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The IBM 650 Magnetic Drum Data-Processing Machine is an early digital computer produced by IBM in the mid-1950s. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It was the first mass-produced computer in the world. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] Almost 2,000 systems were produced, the last in 1962, [ 6 ] [ 7 ] and it was the first computer to make a meaningful profit. [ 7 ]
The Dillon Round was a multi-year multilateral trade negotiation (MTN) between 26 nation-states that were parties to the GATT. The fifth round in the GATT occurred in Geneva and lasted from May 1959 through July 1962. The talks were named after U.S. Treasury Secretary and former Under Secretary of State, Douglas Dillon, who
The 9×25mm Dillon is a pistol wildcat cartridge developed for use in USPSA/IPSC Open guns. The cartridge is made by necking down (reducing the diameter of the "neck" of the case to suit a new caliber) [ clarification needed ] a 10mm Auto case to 9 mm .
A current round of multilateral trade negotiations was conducted in the Doha Development Agenda round. Prior to the ongoing Doha Development Round, eight GATT sessions took place: 1st Round: Geneva Round, 1947; 2nd Round: Annecy Round, 1949; 3rd Round: Torquay Round, 1950-51; 4th Round: Geneva Round, 1955-56; 5th Round: Dillon Round, 1960-61
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Preheat oven to 425ºF with the rack set 5 to 6 inches from the top. Stir together butter and garlic in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Spread butter on cut side of bread, dividing evenly ...
The round led to the creation of WTO, and extended the range of trade negotiations, leading to major reductions in tariffs (about 40%) and agricultural subsidies, an agreement to allow full access for textiles and clothing from developing countries, and an extension of intellectual property rights.
He checked the bathroom. “I tried to open the door, you know, and something was blocking it,” he recalled. “And it was Patrick. He had fallen back against the door.” On the kitchen counter there was a spoon, a cotton ball, a lighter and the cap to a syringe.