1020 definitions by kung-fu jesus
Adolf Hitler's campiagn to invade Poland. It sparked World War II because Britain and France declared war folowing thier threat to Hitler.
by kung-fu jesus April 29, 2004
by kung-fu jesus June 15, 2004
Money has a time value, net present value is future cashflows brought back to today's value against a discount factor (11% is standard), minus the initial investment. If the net present value of cumulative cashflows is positive, then the project should be accepted, unless a more profitable investment is also availiable.
To calculate the NPV of an investment, one must know the discount factor, cost of investment and expected incomes (based off accurate data)
by kung-fu jesus July 6, 2004
by kung-fu jesus May 2, 2004
Divine right is one of many excuses used by monarchs of Europe to retain thier positions of power. It was claimed that God himself put them there. Of course, the intellectuals of the day pointed out that monarchies are formed from the most violent band of thugs, made by man, not God.
by kung-fu jesus April 21, 2004
(n.) British brand of small sports car, usually driven by women. 0-60 in about 5 seconds, the best handling ever all for the price of a cheap maercedes. Downside is that they usually devalue quickly because of shoddy manufacturing, and become a burden to keep running after ten years.
by kung-fu jesus May 9, 2004