Balan

They reckoned amongst these beings, all those who were killed by lightning or alligators, or had any disastrous death, and believed that they were carried up to the happy state, by the rainbow, which they call Balan-gao.

The History of Sumatra Containing An Account Of The Government, Laws, Customs And Manners Of The Native Inhabitants William Marsden 1795

Michele Balan is much better than I first gave her credit for, Josh Blue is this year's Ralphie May***, and let's be honest - Chris Porter will probably end up cinching the win.

Behold, I ramble fannishly. moriarty6 2006

He was mounted on a noble steed, dark roan, with a white star on its forehead, which the barbarians, from that mark on its brow, called "Balan".

Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation Thomas Hodgkin 1872

Hanson and Balan aren't the only sharp tacks at Overcoming Bias:

Bayesian Analysis of Hypocrisy, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

David Balan has joined the august bloggers at Overcoming Bias.

Teaching Bias, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

But after a series of price cuts and a tightening supply of apartments, "there was burst of activity," including several serious offers on it, Ms. Balan said.

Luxury Units Hitting Highs With Buyers Josh Barbanel 2011

Sandra Balan , a Corcoran Group broker who sold the Sills apartment, said there was little interest in the unit last year.

Luxury Units Hitting Highs With Buyers Josh Barbanel 2011

P.S. This post was partly inspired by a David Balan post on Overcoming Bias.

What Incentives Does Statistical Discrimination Give?, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty 2009

Shown, actress Vidya Balan during a promotional event for the movie in Bangalore, Nov. 25.

Entertainment in India: 2011 2011

Located in a beautiful natural area, surrounded by hills, this project comes from architect George Balan and it is the type of residence that is beautifully integrated in its environment.

Private Residence in East Hampton by Murdock Young Architects 2010