Thomas Clarkson (1760 - 1846). Thomas Clarkson was one of the most prominent eighteenth century anti-slavery campaigners. Described by one contemporary as a 'moral steam-engine', he was an Anglican clergyman who had had a passionate interest in the abolition of the slave trade since his time at Cambridge University.homas Clarkson was one of the most prominent eighteenth century anti-slavery campaigners. Described by one contemporary as a 'moral steam-engine', he was an Anglican clergyman who had had a passionate interest in the abolition of the slave trade since his time at Cambridge University.
CORS is a specification that enables truly open access across domain boundaries. Currently, client-side scripts (e.g., JavaScript) are prevented from accessing much of the Web of Linked Data due to same origin restrictions implemented in all major Web browsers.
Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) A special depreciation method used only for income-tax purposes. Assets are grouped into classes, and for a given class depreciation is computed by the double-declining-balance method, the 150%-declining balance method, or for most real estate, the straight-line method.