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Retail media | Advertising near the point of sale in shops | Retail media is marketing to consumers at or near their point of purchase, or point of choice between competing brands or products. Common techniques include in-store advertising, online advertising, sampling, loyalty cards and coupons or vouchers.
The planning and use of retail media is a key component in the delivery... | Retail media is marketing to consumers at or near their point of purchase, or point of choice between competing brands or products. Common techniques include in-store advertising, online advertising, sampling, loyalty cards and coupons or vouchers.
The planning and use of retail media is a key component in the delivery... | 421,641 |
Canonical quantum gravity | A formulation of general relativity | In physics, canonical quantum gravity is an attempt to quantize the canonical formulation of general relativity (or canonical gravity). It is a Hamiltonian formulation of Einstein's general theory of relativity. The basic theory was outlined by Bryce DeWitt in a seminal 1967 paper, and based on earlier work by Peter G.... | In physics, canonical quantum gravity is an attempt to quantize the canonical formulation of general relativity (or canonical gravity). It is a Hamiltonian formulation of Einstein's general theory of relativity. The basic theory was outlined by Bryce DeWitt in a seminal 1967 paper, and based on earlier work by Peter G.... | 421,643 |
Sakala (newspaper) | Estonian newspaper | Sakala is an Estonian language daily newspaper first published in Viljandi on 11 March 1878 by Carl Robert Jakobson, a major figure of the Estonian national awakening period in the 19th century.
Sakala was the first political newspaper in Estonian. It was the most popular newspaper among Estonians in the late 19th cent... | Sakala is an Estonian language daily newspaper first published in Viljandi on 11 March 1878 by Carl Robert Jakobson, a major figure of the Estonian national awakening period in the 19th century.
Sakala was the first political newspaper in Estonian. It was the most popular newspaper among Estonians in the late 19th cent... | 421,644 |
Suedehead | 1988 single by Morrissey | "Suedehead" is a 1988 single by English singer Morrissey, released on 15 February 1988. Co-written by Morrissey and former Smiths producer Stephen Street, the song was Morrissey's first solo release after the Smiths break-up. Morrissey was inspired lyrically by the suedehead subculture, recalling an individual from his... | "Suedehead" is a 1988 single by English singer Morrissey, released on 15 February 1988. Co-written by Morrissey and former Smiths producer Stephen Street, the song was Morrissey's first solo release after the Smiths break-up. Morrissey was inspired lyrically by the suedehead subculture, recalling an individual from his... | 421,646 |
Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph | Danish television and radio host | Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph (born 1 July 1976 in Vejen) is a Danish TV and radio host. She was previously a co-host in the morning show Morgenhyrderne on Radio 100FM along with Lasse Rimmer and Lars Hjortshøj. She resigned in March 2006 and was replaced by Signe Muusman
In 2005, she co-hosted the first two seasons of TV s... | Andrea Elisabeth Rudolph (born 1 July 1976 in Vejen) is a Danish TV and radio host. She was previously a co-host in the morning show Morgenhyrderne on Radio 100FM along with Lasse Rimmer and Lars Hjortshøj. She resigned in March 2006 and was replaced by Signe Muusman
In 2005, she co-hosted the first two seasons of TV s... | 421,648 |
Núrayn-i-Nayyirayn | Two Iranian Bahá'ís, brothers | Núrayn-i-Nayyirayn (, meaning "twin shining lights") are two brothers who were followers of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith, a global religion of Persian origin. They were beheaded in 1879 as a result of being Baháʼís. Numerous letters and tablets were written in their honour by Baháʼu'lláh, who gave them ... | Núrayn-i-Nayyirayn (, meaning "twin shining lights") are two brothers who were followers of Baháʼu'lláh, the founder of the Baháʼí Faith, a global religion of Persian origin. They were beheaded in 1879 as a result of being Baháʼís. Numerous letters and tablets were written in their honour by Baháʼu'lláh, who gave them ... | 421,649 |
Tony Markellis | American musician (1952–2021) | Tony Markellis (10 September 1952 – 29 April 2021) was a bassist and record producer, born in Helena, Montana, to a Turkish immigrant, Constantine Markellis, and the daughter of Greek immigrants, Victoria Carkulis, residing in Saratoga Springs, New York from 1975 until his death. Markellis was best known as the bass gu... | Tony Markellis (10 September 1952 – 29 April 2021) was a bassist and record producer, born in Helena, Montana, to a Turkish immigrant, Constantine Markellis, and the daughter of Greek immigrants, Victoria Carkulis, residing in Saratoga Springs, New York from 1975 until his death. Markellis was best known as the bass gu... | 421,650 |
Education and Sharing Day | Federal observance in the USA | Education and Sharing Day is a day established by the United States Congress in honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. It calls for increased focus on education, and recognizes the lifelong efforts of the Rebbe for education. Since 1978, Education & Sharing Day, USA has been proclaimed annually by the President on ... | Education and Sharing Day is a day established by the United States Congress in honor of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. It calls for increased focus on education, and recognizes the lifelong efforts of the Rebbe for education. Since 1978, Education & Sharing Day, USA has been proclaimed annually by the President on ... | 421,651 |
John Locke Lectures | Series of annual lectures | The John Locke Lectures are a series of annual lectures in philosophy given at the University of Oxford. Named for British philosopher John Locke, the Locke Lectures are the world's most prestigious lectures in philosophy, and are among the world's most prestigious academic lectures. They were established in 1950 by th... | The John Locke Lectures are a series of annual lectures in philosophy given at the University of Oxford. Named for British philosopher John Locke, the Locke Lectures are the world's most prestigious lectures in philosophy, and are among the world's most prestigious academic lectures. They were established in 1950 by th... | 421,652 |
Göran Lindblad (politician) | Swedish politician | Lars Göran Axel Lindblad (born 12 January 1950 Gothenburg) is a Swedish politician and member of the Moderate Party. He served as a member of the Swedish parliament 1997–2010, representing the constituency of Gothenburg. He served as a replacement member of parliament 1993–1997, and again since 2010. Lindblad has chair... | Lars Göran Axel Lindblad (born 12 January 1950 Gothenburg) is a Swedish politician and member of the Moderate Party. He served as a member of the Swedish parliament 1997–2010, representing the constituency of Gothenburg. He served as a replacement member of parliament 1993–1997, and again since 2010. Lindblad has chair... | 421,653 |
Samuel Price Carson | American politician | Samuel Price Carson (January 22, 1798 – November 2, 1838) was an American political leader and farmer in both North Carolina and Texas. He served as U.S. congressional representative from North Carolina. | Samuel Price Carson (January 22, 1798 – November 2, 1838) was an American political leader and farmer in both North Carolina and Texas. He served as U.S. congressional representative from North Carolina.
== North Carolina ==
He was born at Carson House, Pleasant Gardens, in what is now McDowell County, North Carolina, ... | 421,656 |
James Iver McKay | American politician | James Iver McKay (July 17, 1792September 14, 1853) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina. He was born in 1792,Dictionary of North Carolina Biography near Elizabethtown, North Carolina. He pursued classical studies and then law. He was appointed United States attorney for the dis... | James Iver McKay (July 17, 1792September 14, 1853) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina. He was born in 1792,Dictionary of North Carolina Biography near Elizabethtown, North Carolina. He pursued classical studies and then law. He was appointed United States attorney for the dis... | 421,659 |
Dorsal interossei of the hand | Muscles between the metacarpals | In human anatomy, the dorsal interossei (DI) are four muscles in the back of the hand that act to abduct (spread) the index, middle, and ring fingers away from hand's midline (ray of middle finger) and assist in flexion at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extension at the interphalangeal joints of the index, middle a... | In human anatomy, the dorsal interossei (DI) are four muscles in the back of the hand that act to abduct (spread) the index, middle, and ring fingers away from hand's midline (ray of middle finger) and assist in flexion at the metacarpophalangeal joints and extension at the interphalangeal joints of the index, middle a... | 421,660 |
Royal Guernsey Light Infantry | Infantry regiment of the British Army during World War I | The Royal Guernsey Light Infantry was an infantry regiment of the British Army that was formed from the Royal Guernsey Militia in 1916 to serve in World War I. They fought as part of the British 29th Division. Of the 2,280 men, most of whom came from Guernsey, who fought on the Western Front with the RGLI, 327 were kil... | The Royal Guernsey Light Infantry was an infantry regiment of the British Army that was formed from the Royal Guernsey Militia in 1916 to serve in World War I. They fought as part of the British 29th Division. Of the 2,280 men, most of whom came from Guernsey, who fought on the Western Front with the RGLI, 327 were kil... | 421,663 |
1984 Salvadoran presidential election | 1984 elections in El Salvador | Presidential elections were held in El Salvador on 25 March 1984, with a second round on 6 May.Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p276 The Salvadoran people elected a new president, together with a vice-president, for a five-year term. The result was a victory for José Napoleón ... | Presidential elections were held in El Salvador on 25 March 1984, with a second round on 6 May.Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p276 The Salvadoran people elected a new president, together with a vice-president, for a five-year term. The result was a victory for José Napoleón ... | 421,669 |
Ballade No. 1 (Chopin) | Composition for piano by Frédéric Chopin | The Ballade No. 1 in G minor, op. 23 is a ballade for solo piano by Frédéric Chopin. Completed in 1835, it is one of Chopin's most popular works. A typical performance lasts nine to ten minutes. | The Ballade No. 1 in G minor, op. 23 is a ballade for solo piano by Frédéric Chopin. Completed in 1835, it is one of Chopin's most popular works. A typical performance lasts nine to ten minutes.
== History ==
The ballade dates to sketches Chopin made in 1831, during his eight-month stay in Vienna. It was completed in 1... | 421,671 |
Paide | Town in Estonia | Paide is a town in Estonia and the capital of Järva County, one of the 15 counties of Estonia. | Paide is a town in Estonia and the capital of Järva County, one of the 15 counties of Estonia.
==Etymology==
Paide's German name Weißenstein (originally Wittenstein or Wittensten in Low German) means "white stone". This name was derived from the limestone used for the construction of Paide Castle. A Latin translation, ... | 421,674 |
Páez language | Indigenous language of Colombia | Páez (also Paez, Paes; or the autonym Nasa Yuwe 'Nasa language') is a language of Colombia, spoken by the Páez people. Crevels (2011) estimates 60,000 speakers out of an ethnic population of 140,000.
The language is spoken by the second largest Colombian indigenous community, the Páez, in the north of the Cauca Departm... | Páez (also Paez, Paes; or the autonym Nasa Yuwe 'Nasa language') is a language of Colombia, spoken by the Páez people. Crevels (2011) estimates 60,000 speakers out of an ethnic population of 140,000.
The language is spoken by the second largest Colombian indigenous community, the Páez, in the north of the Cauca Departm... | 421,675 |
Orlop deck | Lowest deck of a ship | The orlop is the lowest deck in a ship (except for very old ships). It is the deck or part of a deck where the cables are stowed, usually below the water line.
It has been suggested the name originates from "overlooping" of the cables, or alternatively, that the name is a corruption of "overlap", referring to an overl... | The orlop is the lowest deck in a ship (except for very old ships). It is the deck or part of a deck where the cables are stowed, usually below the water line.
It has been suggested the name originates from "overlooping" of the cables, or alternatively, that the name is a corruption of "overlap", referring to an overl... | 421,683 |
Michèle Crider | American opera singer | Michèle Crider (born 1959, Quincy, IL) is an American lirico spinto operatic soprano. She has appeared in many of the great opera house in the world including the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and the state operas of Vienna, Munich, Berlin ... | Michèle Crider (born 1959, Quincy, IL) is an American lirico spinto operatic soprano. She has appeared in many of the great opera house in the world including the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, San Francisco Opera, Los Angeles Opera, and the state operas of Vienna, Munich, Berlin ... | 421,687 |
Alyaksandr Sulima | Belarusian footballer | Alyaksandr Rychardavich Sulima (, ; born 1 August 1979) is a retired football goalkeeper from Belarus. He is currently the goalkeeper coach of Belarus. He is of Polish descent and can speak the language.Interview with Pressball.by | Alyaksandr Rychardavich Sulima (, ; born 1 August 1979) is a retired football goalkeeper from Belarus. He is currently the goalkeeper coach of Belarus. He is of Polish descent and can speak the language.Interview with Pressball.by
==Career==
Born in Grodno, Sulima has played professional football in the Belarusian Prem... | 421,688 |
Tyrone Thompson | Professional footballer (born 1982) | Tyrone I'Yungo Thompson (born 8 May 1982) is an English football coach and former professional footballer.
As a player he was a midfielder from 2000 to 2014. He played for Sheffield United, Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Scarborough, Halifax Town, Crawley Town, Torquay United, Mansfield Town, Grimsb... | Tyrone I'Yungo Thompson (born 8 May 1982) is an English football coach and former professional footballer.
As a player he was a midfielder from 2000 to 2014. He played for Sheffield United, Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Scarborough, Halifax Town, Crawley Town, Torquay United, Mansfield Town, Grimsb... | 421,690 |
James Graham (North Carolina politician) | American politician | James Graham (January 7, 1793 – September 25, 1851) was a North Carolina attorney and politician. He served as Congressional Representative from that state. | James Graham (January 7, 1793 – September 25, 1851) was a North Carolina attorney and politician. He served as Congressional Representative from that state.
== Personal life ==
He was the older brother of North Carolinian senator William Alexander Graham. James Graham graduated from the University of North Carolina at ... | 421,693 |
Bombing of Pforzheim in World War II | Allied aerial attacks of Pforzheim, Germany, during WWII | During the latter stages of World War II, Pforzheim, a town in southwestern Germany, was bombed several times. The largest raid, one of the most devastating area bombardments of the war, was carried out by the Royal Air Force (RAF) on the evening of February 23, 1945. Some 17,600 people, or 31.4% of the town's populati... | During the latter stages of World War II, Pforzheim, a town in southwestern Germany, was bombed several times. The largest raid, one of the most devastating area bombardments of the war, was carried out by the Royal Air Force (RAF) on the evening of February 23, 1945. Some 17,600 people, or 31.4% of the town's populati... | 421,694 |
Jesse Atherton Bynum | American politician | Jesse Atherton Bynum (May 23, 1797 – September 23, 1868United States House of Representatives) was a North Carolina landowner and politician.
He was the grandson of Colonel Jeptha Atherton, who served throughout the American Revolutionary War. | Jesse Atherton Bynum (May 23, 1797 – September 23, 1868United States House of Representatives) was a North Carolina landowner and politician.
He was the grandson of Colonel Jeptha Atherton, who served throughout the American Revolutionary War.
==Political career==
Bynum was a Congressional Representative from North Car... | 421,697 |
Harvey Logan | American outlaw and gunman (1867–1904) | Harvey Alexander Logan (1867 – June 17, 1904), also known as Kid Curry, was an American outlaw and gunman who rode with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's infamous Wild Bunch gang during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite being less well-known than his fellow gang members, he has since been referred to a... | Harvey Alexander Logan (1867 – June 17, 1904), also known as Kid Curry, was an American outlaw and gunman who rode with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid's infamous Wild Bunch gang during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite being less well-known than his fellow gang members, he has since been referred to a... | 421,698 |
Denton, East Sussex | Suburb of Newhaven, Sussex, England | thumbnail|Acacia Road
Denton is a small village inside the town boundary of Newhaven, East Sussex, England. It adjoins the villages of South Heighton and Mount Pleasant and backs onto the South Downs
The Manor of Denton was held in Saxon times by Earl Godwin, Father of King Harold II Godwinson. It seems likely that Den... | thumbnail|Acacia Road
Denton is a small village inside the town boundary of Newhaven, East Sussex, England. It adjoins the villages of South Heighton and Mount Pleasant and backs onto the South Downs
The Manor of Denton was held in Saxon times by Earl Godwin, Father of King Harold II Godwinson. It seems likely that Den... | 421,700 |
Damnonii | Brittonic people of the late 2nd century | The Damnonii (also referred to as Damnii) were a Brittonic people of the late 2nd century who lived in what became the Kingdom of Strathclyde by the Early Middle Ages, and is now southern Scotland. They are mentioned briefly in Ptolemy's Geography, where he uses both of the terms "Damnonii" and "Damnii" to describe th... | The Damnonii (also referred to as Damnii) were a Brittonic people of the late 2nd century who lived in what became the Kingdom of Strathclyde by the Early Middle Ages, and is now southern Scotland. They are mentioned briefly in Ptolemy's Geography, where he uses both of the terms "Damnonii" and "Damnii" to describe th... | 421,701 |
Johann Louw | South African cricketer | Johann Louw (born 12 April 1979) is a South African cricketer.
Louw was born in Cape Town, Cape Province. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has represented Griqualand West, Eastern Province, Northamptonshire, Dolphins, Eagles and Middlesex. Louw is a bowling all-rounder and is a noted one-day cricketer with the ... | Johann Louw (born 12 April 1979) is a South African cricketer.
Louw was born in Cape Town, Cape Province. He is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who has represented Griqualand West, Eastern Province, Northamptonshire, Dolphins, Eagles and Middlesex. Louw is a bowling all-rounder and is a noted one-day cricketer with the ... | 421,705 |
James Pax | (born 1961) | James Pax (Born December 21, 1961) is an American actor who has acted in films produced in Hollywood, Hong Kong, and Japan. He is born to an English father and a Chinese mother. | James Pax (Born December 21, 1961) is an American actor who has acted in films produced in Hollywood, Hong Kong, and Japan. He is born to an English father and a Chinese mother.
== Career ==
Once Pax turned his attention to acting, he took on roles in Big Trouble in Little China with Kurt Russell, Year of the Dragon wi... | 421,706 |
Neil Killeen | English cricketer | Neil Killeen (born 17 October 1975 in Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham) is a former English cricketer who has played for the cricket teams of Durham County Cricket Club, Marylebone Cricket Club and Combined Universities.
He began playing cricket aged ten, at Annfield Plain Cricket Club, playing at the various age... | Neil Killeen (born 17 October 1975 in Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham) is a former English cricketer who has played for the cricket teams of Durham County Cricket Club, Marylebone Cricket Club and Combined Universities.
He began playing cricket aged ten, at Annfield Plain Cricket Club, playing at the various age... | 421,707 |
Walk, Livonia | Historical German name for the town Valga/Valka (Estonia/Latvia) | Walk was the historical German name for the town that is since 1920 divided into Valga in Estonia and Valka in Latvia. After 1419 it was the seat of the Landtag of the Livonian Confederation. | Walk was the historical German name for the town that is since 1920 divided into Valga in Estonia and Valka in Latvia. After 1419 it was the seat of the Landtag of the Livonian Confederation.
==See also==
*List of German exonyms for places in Estonia
*List of German exonyms for places in Latvia
==References==
Category:... | 421,708 |
David Sales | English cricketer | David John Grimwood Sales (born 3 December 1977) is an English cricket player who has played for the Northamptonshire, England A and Wellington cricket teams. | David John Grimwood Sales (born 3 December 1977) is an English cricket player who has played for the Northamptonshire, England A and Wellington cricket teams.
==Domestic career==
Sales was educated at Caterham School, an independent school in Caterham in Surrey. On his debut at the age of 16, he became the youngest sco... | 421,710 |
William Peverel | Norman knight granted lands in central England following the Norman Conquest | William Peverel († 28. January 1114), Latinised to Gulielmus Piperellus), was a Norman knight granted lands in England following the Norman Conquest. | William Peverel († 28. January 1114), Latinised to Gulielmus Piperellus), was a Norman knight granted lands in England following the Norman Conquest.
==Origins==
Little is known of the origin of the William Peverel the Elder. Of his immediate family, only the name of a brother, Robert, is known.The Complete Peerage, V... | 421,718 |
Robin Martin-Jenkins | English cricketer | Robin Simon Christopher Martin-Jenkins (born 28 October 1975) is an English former cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club and British Universities. He is six feet 5 inches tall. He is the son of cricket writer and journalist Christopher Martin-Jenkins, and as such has been nicknamed RMJ (a reference to his... | Robin Simon Christopher Martin-Jenkins (born 28 October 1975) is an English former cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club and British Universities. He is six feet 5 inches tall. He is the son of cricket writer and journalist Christopher Martin-Jenkins, and as such has been nicknamed RMJ (a reference to his... | 421,721 |
Ant Botha | South African former cricketer | Anthony Greyvensteyn Botha (born 17 November 1976) is a South African former cricketer who played for the cricket Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Easterns, Derbyshire and Warwickshire.Ant Botha, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
Botha was born in Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa and he made his domestic debut for ... | Anthony Greyvensteyn Botha (born 17 November 1976) is a South African former cricketer who played for the cricket Natal, KwaZulu-Natal, Easterns, Derbyshire and Warwickshire.Ant Botha, CricketArchive. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
Botha was born in Pretoria, Transvaal Province, South Africa and he made his domestic debut for ... | 421,722 |
Muktuk | Traditional Inuit and Chukchi food consisting of frozen whale skin and blubber | Muktuk (transliterated in various ways, see below) is a traditional food of the peoples of the Arctic, consisting of whale skin and blubber. It is most often made from the bowhead whale, although the beluga and the narwhal are also used. It is usually consumed raw, but can also be eaten frozen, cooked, or pickled. | Muktuk (transliterated in various ways, see below) is a traditional food of the peoples of the Arctic, consisting of whale skin and blubber. It is most often made from the bowhead whale, although the beluga and the narwhal are also used. It is usually consumed raw, but can also be eaten frozen, cooked, or pickled.
== M... | 421,724 |
Jason Brown (cricketer) | English cricketer | Jason Fred Brown (born 10 October 1974) is a cricketer who has previously played for Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, England A and Staffordshire. | Jason Fred Brown (born 10 October 1974) is a cricketer who has previously played for Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, England A and Staffordshire.
==Career==
Jason Brown made his first-class debut for Northamptonshire against Yorkshire at the County Cricket Ground, Northampton in September 1996. Up to the end of the ... | 421,726 |
Jose Calugas | United States Army Medal of Honor recipient | Jose Cabalfin Calugas (December 29, 1907 – January 18, 1998) was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan.
At the age of 23, Calugas joined the Philippine Scouts of the United States Army and completed training as an artilleryman and s... | Jose Cabalfin Calugas (December 29, 1907 – January 18, 1998) was a member of the Philippine Scouts during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for actions during the Battle of Bataan.
At the age of 23, Calugas joined the Philippine Scouts of the United States Army and completed training as an artilleryman and s... | 421,731 |
Hanna Balabanova | Ukrainian sprint canoer | Hanna Balabanova (, born 10 December 1969) is a Ukrainian sprint canoeist who competed from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s (decade). Competing in three Summer Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the K-4 500 m event at Athens in 2004.
Balabanova also won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at the 2001 ICF Canoe Spri... | Hanna Balabanova (, born 10 December 1969) is a Ukrainian sprint canoeist who competed from the late 1990s to the mid-2000s (decade). Competing in three Summer Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the K-4 500 m event at Athens in 2004.
Balabanova also won a bronze medal in the K-4 1000 m event at the 2001 ICF Canoe Spri... | 421,732 |
Warriors Three | Group of fictional characters | The Warriors Three are a group of fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters served as supporting cast members in Thor. The Warriors Three are the Asgardians Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg. Though the characters are gods of Asgard, they are original creations of Marv... | The Warriors Three are a group of fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters served as supporting cast members in Thor. The Warriors Three are the Asgardians Fandral, Hogun, and Volstagg. Though the characters are gods of Asgard, they are original creations of Marv... | 421,734 |
Wapedia | Mobile version of Wikipedia | Wapedia was a mobile version of Wikipedia. It was started in August 2004 by Florian Amrhein and shut down on 4 November 2013. It was operated by Taptu.
Wapedia was originally a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) site for use on mobile phones of the very early 2000s. The URL for Wapedia was http://wapedia.mobi/ (which... | Wapedia was a mobile version of Wikipedia. It was started in August 2004 by Florian Amrhein and shut down on 4 November 2013. It was operated by Taptu.
Wapedia was originally a Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) site for use on mobile phones of the very early 2000s. The URL for Wapedia was http://wapedia.mobi/ (which... | 421,735 |
Khwarazmi tenga | Currency of Khwarazm | The tenga was a currency of Khwarazm issued until 1873 and between 1918 and 1924. It was subdivided into 10 falus. The tenga was replaced in 1873 by the Russian ruble and in 1924 by the Soviet ruble at a rate of 1 Soviet ruble = 5 Tenga. | The tenga was a currency of Khwarazm issued until 1873 and between 1918 and 1924. It was subdivided into 10 falus. The tenga was replaced in 1873 by the Russian ruble and in 1924 by the Soviet ruble at a rate of 1 Soviet ruble = 5 Tenga.
==References==
Category:Currencies of Asia
Category:Modern obsolete currencies
Cat... | 421,736 |
My War: Killing Time in Iraq | 2005 book by Colby Buzzell | My War: Killing Time in Iraq is a 2005 book by Colby Buzzell recounting the author's November 2003 – January 2005 deployment of post-invasion Iraq in the U.S. Army.
My War focuses on the down-to-earth experiences of a soldier, chronicling the daily life, absurdities and ennui in addition to the combat events. Its blunt... | My War: Killing Time in Iraq is a 2005 book by Colby Buzzell recounting the author's November 2003 – January 2005 deployment of post-invasion Iraq in the U.S. Army.
My War focuses on the down-to-earth experiences of a soldier, chronicling the daily life, absurdities and ennui in addition to the combat events. Its blunt... | 421,737 |
Sarah Webb (sailor) | British sailor | Sarah Kathleen Gosling (Nee Webb) (born 13 January 1977 in Ashford, Surrey) is a British professional sailor and twice Olympic gold medalist. | Sarah Kathleen Gosling (Nee Webb) (born 13 January 1977 in Ashford, Surrey) is a British professional sailor and twice Olympic gold medalist.
==Sailing career==
Webb joined the Royal Yachting Association's youth squad and competed in the Laser Radial class in the ISAF Youth World Championships in 1995 and 1996.
She w... | 421,738 |
Cecilia Suárez | Mexican actress | María Cecilia Suárez de Garay, known professionally as Cecilia Suárez (Mexican ; born November 22, 1971), is a Mexican actress and a prominent activist working with the United Nations and European Union campaigning against femicide and violence against women. She has starred in film, television, and theater across the ... | María Cecilia Suárez de Garay, known professionally as Cecilia Suárez (Mexican ; born November 22, 1971), is a Mexican actress and a prominent activist working with the United Nations and European Union campaigning against femicide and violence against women. She has starred in film, television, and theater across the ... | 421,741 |
Pinacol rearrangement | Rearrangement of compound by charge rearrangement. | The pinacol–pinacolone rearrangement is a method for converting a 1,2-diol to a carbonyl compound in organic chemistry. The 1,2-rearrangement takes place under acidic conditions. The name of the rearrangement reaction comes from the rearrangement of pinacol to pinacolone.
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This reaction ... | The pinacol–pinacolone rearrangement is a method for converting a 1,2-diol to a carbonyl compound in organic chemistry. The 1,2-rearrangement takes place under acidic conditions. The name of the rearrangement reaction comes from the rearrangement of pinacol to pinacolone.
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This reaction ... | 421,748 |
Christina Otzen | Danish sailor | Christina Otzen (born 4 October 1975 in Gentofte, Denmark) is an international sailor. She won a bronze medal in the Yngling class in the 2004 Summer Olympics. | Christina Otzen (born 4 October 1975 in Gentofte, Denmark) is an international sailor. She won a bronze medal in the Yngling class in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
==References==
Category:1975 births
Category:Living people
Category:Danish female sailors (sport)
Category:Olympic sailors of Denmark
Category:Sailors at the 20... | 421,750 |
Killzone 2 | 2009 first-person shooter | Killzone 2 is a 2009 first-person shooter developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is the second main installment in the Killzone series, following 2004's Killzone.
Similar to its predecessor, Killzone 2 takes place in the 24th century and chronicles the war be... | Killzone 2 is a 2009 first-person shooter developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is the second main installment in the Killzone series, following 2004's Killzone.
Similar to its predecessor, Killzone 2 takes place in the 24th century and chronicles the war be... | 421,751 |
Christopher von Uckermann | Mexican singer, songwriter and actor (born 1986) | Christopher Alexander Luis Casillas von Uckermann (born 21 October 1986) is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actor.
He started his acting career when he was only two years old in TV commercials, and became known worldwide after his roles as Diego Bustamante in the soap opera Rebelde and Father Ramiro Ventura in the s... | Christopher Alexander Luis Casillas von Uckermann (born 21 October 1986) is a Mexican singer, songwriter and actor.
He started his acting career when he was only two years old in TV commercials, and became known worldwide after his roles as Diego Bustamante in the soap opera Rebelde and Father Ramiro Ventura in the s... | 421,753 |
Royal Norfolk Regiment | Infantry regiment of the British Army | The Royal Norfolk Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army until 1959. Its predecessor regiment was raised in 1685 as Henry Cornwall's Regiment of Foot. In 1751, it was numbered like most other British Army regiments and named the 9th Regiment of Foot.
It was formed as the Norfolk Regiment in 1881 unde... | The Royal Norfolk Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army until 1959. Its predecessor regiment was raised in 1685 as Henry Cornwall's Regiment of Foot. In 1751, it was numbered like most other British Army regiments and named the 9th Regiment of Foot.
It was formed as the Norfolk Regiment in 1881 unde... | 421,755 |
Lihula | Town in Estonia | Lihula is a town in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, Estonia. | Lihula is a town in Lääneranna Parish, Pärnu County, Estonia.
== Lihula castle ==
The castle of Lihula () was first mentioned in 1211, but it appears the site was used as a fortress since the Iron Age. In 1220, a Swedish army started constructing a castle here, but were defeated by Estonian forces on 8 August 1220, in ... | 421,757 |
Sarah Ayton | British sailor | Sarah Lianne Ayton (born 9 April 1980 in Ashford, Surrey) is an English former professional sailor.
She won a gold medal in the Yngling sailing class in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, together with Shirley Robertson and Sarah Webb, and another gold medal in the Yngling sailing class in the 2008 Summer Olympics in... | Sarah Lianne Ayton (born 9 April 1980 in Ashford, Surrey) is an English former professional sailor.
She won a gold medal in the Yngling sailing class in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, together with Shirley Robertson and Sarah Webb, and another gold medal in the Yngling sailing class in the 2008 Summer Olympics in... | 421,758 |
Yoshihiro Okumura | Japanese swimmer | is a Japanese international swimmer, competing in the freestyle. At the 2003 Summer Universiade, he won the title in the Men's 200m Freestyle. He won the bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the Men's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay. | is a Japanese international swimmer, competing in the freestyle. At the 2003 Summer Universiade, he won the title in the Men's 200m Freestyle. He won the bronze medal in the 2004 Summer Olympics in the Men's 4 × 100 m Medley Relay.
==External links==
* Japanese Olympic Committee Profile
Category:1983 births
Category:L... | 421,763 |
Nam Gi-nam | South Korean film director (1942–2019) | Nam Gi-Nam (April 17, 1942 – July 24, 2019) was a prolific South Korean director of movies, cartoons and TV series. Born in Gwangju, South Korea, he graduated from Sorabol Art College. He made his debut in 1972 with Don't Cry My Daughter (Naettara uljimara). The main genres in which he worked were animation, comedies, ... | Nam Gi-Nam (April 17, 1942 – July 24, 2019) was a prolific South Korean director of movies, cartoons and TV series. Born in Gwangju, South Korea, he graduated from Sorabol Art College. He made his debut in 1972 with Don't Cry My Daughter (Naettara uljimara). The main genres in which he worked were animation, comedies, ... | 421,764 |
Marsupial shrew | Genus of marsupials | The three species in the genus Phascolosorex, also known as marsupial shrews, are members of the order Dasyuromorphia.
The three species of these dasyurids are:
* Phascolosorex brevicaudata
* Red-bellied marsupial shrew, Phascolosorex doriae (Indonesia)
* Narrow-striped marsupial shrew, Phascolosorex dorsalis (Indonesi... | The three species in the genus Phascolosorex, also known as marsupial shrews, are members of the order Dasyuromorphia.
The three species of these dasyurids are:
* Phascolosorex brevicaudata
* Red-bellied marsupial shrew, Phascolosorex doriae (Indonesia)
* Narrow-striped marsupial shrew, Phascolosorex dorsalis (Indonesi... | 421,765 |
Tony Rudy | American politician | Tony Charles Rudy (born May 3, 1966) is an American politician. He served in the office of U. S. Representative Tom DeLay (R-TX) from approximately 1995 to 2001, and rose to be his deputy Chief of Staff.
Rudy then began working with Jack Abramoff at Greenberg Traurig. Rudy was implicated in the Jack Abramoff Indian lob... | Tony Charles Rudy (born May 3, 1966) is an American politician. He served in the office of U. S. Representative Tom DeLay (R-TX) from approximately 1995 to 2001, and rose to be his deputy Chief of Staff.
Rudy then began working with Jack Abramoff at Greenberg Traurig. Rudy was implicated in the Jack Abramoff Indian lob... | 421,768 |
Everyday Is Like Sunday | 1988 single by Morrissey | "Everyday Is Like Sunday" is the third track of Morrissey's debut solo album, Viva Hate, and the second single to be released by the artist. Co-written by Morrissey and former Smiths producer Stephen Street, the song was Morrissey's second release after the Smiths break-up. Morrissey was inspired lyrically by the Mid-W... | "Everyday Is Like Sunday" is the third track of Morrissey's debut solo album, Viva Hate, and the second single to be released by the artist. Co-written by Morrissey and former Smiths producer Stephen Street, the song was Morrissey's second release after the Smiths break-up. Morrissey was inspired lyrically by the Mid-W... | 421,769 |
Valka | Town in Latvia | Valka (; ) is a town and municipality in northern Latvia, on the border with Estonia along both banks of the river Pedele.
Valka and the Estonian town Valga are twins, separated by the Estonian/Latvian border but using the slogan "One Town, Two Countries". The border dividing the Livonian town of Walk was marked out in... | Valka (; ) is a town and municipality in northern Latvia, on the border with Estonia along both banks of the river Pedele.
Valka and the Estonian town Valga are twins, separated by the Estonian/Latvian border but using the slogan "One Town, Two Countries". The border dividing the Livonian town of Walk was marked out in... | 421,772 |
William John Macleay | British naturalist | Sir William John Macleay (13 June 1820 – 7 December 1891) was a Scottish-Australian politician, naturalist, zoologist, and herpetologist. | Sir William John Macleay (13 June 1820 – 7 December 1891) was a Scottish-Australian politician, naturalist, zoologist, and herpetologist.
==Early life==
Macleay was born at Wick, Caithness, Scotland, second son of Kenneth Macleay of Keiss and his wife Barbara, née Horne. Macleay was educated at the Edinburgh Academy 18... | 421,776 |
Esther Roth-Shahamorov | Israeli track and field athlete | Esther Roth-Shahamorov (; born April 16, 1952) is a former Israeli track and field athlete. She specialized in the 100-meter hurdles and the 100-meter sprint. | Esther Roth-Shahamorov (; born April 16, 1952) is a former Israeli track and field athlete. She specialized in the 100-meter hurdles and the 100-meter sprint.
==Early and personal life==
Esther Shahamorov was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to an Ashkenazi Jewish family."Track & Field: Women's top-four performances", Jewis... | 421,777 |
Lääne Elu | Estonian newspaper | Lääne Elu () is an Estonian language newspaper based in the city of Haapsalu, Estonia. The paper was started in 1989. | Lääne Elu () is an Estonian language newspaper based in the city of Haapsalu, Estonia. The paper was started in 1989.
==References==
==External links==
*
Category:1989 establishments in Estonia
Category:Estonian-language newspapers
Category:Lääne County
Category:Mass media in Haapsalu
Category:Newspapers published in E... | 421,780 |
Speckled dasyure | Species of marsupial | The speckled dasyure (Neophascogale lorentzii), also known as the long-clawed marsupial mouse, is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia. It is an inhabitant of Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is the only member of the genus Neophascogale.
Its weight varies between 200 and 250 g; its body length ranges 16–23 cm... | The speckled dasyure (Neophascogale lorentzii), also known as the long-clawed marsupial mouse, is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia. It is an inhabitant of Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is the only member of the genus Neophascogale.
Its weight varies between 200 and 250 g; its body length ranges 16–23 cm... | 421,782 |
Clarence G. Badger | Film director (1880–1964) | Clarence G. Badger (June 9, 1880 – June 17, 1964) was an American film director of feature films in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. His films include It and Red Hair, more than a dozen features and shorts starring Will Rogers, and two features starring Raymond Griffith, Paths to Paradise and Hands Up!
He moved to Australi... | Clarence G. Badger (June 9, 1880 – June 17, 1964) was an American film director of feature films in the 1910s, 1920s and 1930s. His films include It and Red Hair, more than a dozen features and shorts starring Will Rogers, and two features starring Raymond Griffith, Paths to Paradise and Hands Up!
He moved to Australi... | 421,783 |
Short-furred dasyure | Species of marsupial | The short-furred dasyure (Murexia longicaudata), also known as the short-haired marsupial mouse, is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia. It was once recognised as the only species in the genus Murexia, but now five species are recognised. It lives in Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. | The short-furred dasyure (Murexia longicaudata), also known as the short-haired marsupial mouse, is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia. It was once recognised as the only species in the genus Murexia, but now five species are recognised. It lives in Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea.
== Description ==
Males weigh... | 421,784 |
Sophie Lorain | Canadian actress | Sophie Lorain (born Sophie-Hélène Lorain; 20 November 1957) is a French-Canadian actress, director and producer. She is known for having played Anne Fortier in the highly rated television series Fortier that first aired in Quebec, Canada. She is the daughter of actors Jacques Lorain and Denise Filiatrault."Je veux pro... | Sophie Lorain (born Sophie-Hélène Lorain; 20 November 1957) is a French-Canadian actress, director and producer. She is known for having played Anne Fortier in the highly rated television series Fortier that first aired in Quebec, Canada. She is the daughter of actors Jacques Lorain and Denise Filiatrault."Je veux pro... | 421,785 |
Hamlet Mkhitaryan (footballer, born 1973) | Armenian footballer | Hamlet Vladimiri Mkhitaryan (;, born 24 November 1973 in Yerevan, Armenia) is a retired Armenian football player. He also played for the Armenia national team. | Hamlet Vladimiri Mkhitaryan (;, born 24 November 1973 in Yerevan, Armenia) is a retired Armenian football player. He also played for the Armenia national team.
==Club career==
In 2005, Mkhitaryan was on the verge of signing with Scottish club Hearts, but the contract has not been signed between the two parties due to w... | 421,786 |
Arnold Harrison | American football player (born 1982) | Arnold Harrison II (born September 20, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at the University of Georgia.
Harrison also played for the Cleveland Browns and Florida Tuskers. | Arnold Harrison II (born September 20, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at the University of Georgia.
Harrison also played for the Cleveland Browns and Florida Tuskers.
==College career==
Harrison play... | 421,789 |
Picrodendraceae | Family of flowering plants | Picrodendraceae is a family of flowering plants, consisting of 80 species in 24 genera.Stephens, P.F. (2001 onwards). Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 9, June 2008. http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/Research/APweb/ These are subtropical to tropical and found in New Guinea, Australia, New Caledonia, Madagascar, continenta... | Picrodendraceae is a family of flowering plants, consisting of 80 species in 24 genera.Stephens, P.F. (2001 onwards). Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 9, June 2008. http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/Research/APweb/ These are subtropical to tropical and found in New Guinea, Australia, New Caledonia, Madagascar, continenta... | 421,791 |
Committee for Social Self-Defense KOR | Polish civil society group (1977–1981) | The Committee for Social Self-Defense KOR or KSS KOR (Polish: Komitet Samoobrony Społecznej KOR) was a Polish civil society group that emerged under the communist rule. It was created in 1977-1978 from the Workers' Defense Committee (Komitet Obrony Robotników). It was one of the movements whose activities led to the cr... | The Committee for Social Self-Defense KOR or KSS KOR (Polish: Komitet Samoobrony Społecznej KOR) was a Polish civil society group that emerged under the communist rule. It was created in 1977-1978 from the Workers' Defense Committee (Komitet Obrony Robotników). It was one of the movements whose activities led to the cr... | 421,793 |
Aizpute | Town in Latvia | Aizpute () is a town in western Latvia's South Kurzeme Municipality in the valley of the Tebra River, northeast of Liepāja. | Aizpute () is a town in western Latvia's South Kurzeme Municipality in the valley of the Tebra River, northeast of Liepāja.
==History==
The territory of modern Aizpute was inhabited by ancient Curonians since the 9th century. St. John Lutheran church was built on the Curonian hillfort.
In the 13th century during the L... | 421,796 |
Lendl Simmons | West Indian cricketer | Lendl Mark Platter Simmons (born 25 January 1985) is a Trinidadian cricketer who played internationally for the West Indies. He is a right-handed batsman, an occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, and a part-time wicket-keeper. His uncle is former West Indian Test cricketer Phil Simmons. In July 2022, Simmons announc... | Lendl Mark Platter Simmons (born 25 January 1985) is a Trinidadian cricketer who played internationally for the West Indies. He is a right-handed batsman, an occasional right-arm medium pace bowler, and a part-time wicket-keeper. His uncle is former West Indian Test cricketer Phil Simmons. In July 2022, Simmons announc... | 421,798 |
Robert William Lawrence | Australian botanist of the 19th century | Robert William Lawrence (1807–1833), first-born son of William Effingham Lawrence, was born and educated in England. In 1825 he arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) (per the Elizabeth). He became acquainted with Sir William Jackson Hooker, the Regius Professor of Botany at the University of Glasgow and later direc... | Robert William Lawrence (1807–1833), first-born son of William Effingham Lawrence, was born and educated in England. In 1825 he arrived in Van Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) (per the Elizabeth). He became acquainted with Sir William Jackson Hooker, the Regius Professor of Botany at the University of Glasgow and later direc... | 421,800 |
Mississippi mud pie | Chocolate-based dessert pie | Mississippi mud pie is a chocolate-based dessert pie that is likely to have originated in the U.S. state of Mississippi, hence the name. It contains a gooey chocolate sauce, brownie and chocolate custard on top of a crumbly chocolate crust. It is usually served with ice cream.
While Mississippi mud pie was originally a... | Mississippi mud pie is a chocolate-based dessert pie that is likely to have originated in the U.S. state of Mississippi, hence the name. It contains a gooey chocolate sauce, brownie and chocolate custard on top of a crumbly chocolate crust. It is usually served with ice cream.
While Mississippi mud pie was originally a... | 421,803 |
David Masters | English cricketer | David Daniel Masters (born 22 April 1978) is a former English cricketer who played for Kent, Leicestershire and Essex County Cricket Clubs between 2000 and 2016.
Masters was born at Chatham in Kent in 1978 and educated at Fort Luton High School and Mid-Kent College. He made his senior cricket debut for Kent in 2000 as ... | David Daniel Masters (born 22 April 1978) is a former English cricketer who played for Kent, Leicestershire and Essex County Cricket Clubs between 2000 and 2016.
Masters was born at Chatham in Kent in 1978 and educated at Fort Luton High School and Mid-Kent College. He made his senior cricket debut for Kent in 2000 as ... | 421,808 |
Ahaetulla | Genus of snakes | Ahaetulla, commonly referred to as Asian vine snakes or Asian whip snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes distributed throughout tropical Asia. They are considered by some scientists to be mildly venomous and are what is commonly termed as 'rear-fanged' or more appropriately, opisthoglyphous, meaning their enlarged teet... | Ahaetulla, commonly referred to as Asian vine snakes or Asian whip snakes, is a genus of colubrid snakes distributed throughout tropical Asia. They are considered by some scientists to be mildly venomous and are what is commonly termed as 'rear-fanged' or more appropriately, opisthoglyphous, meaning their enlarged teet... | 421,810 |
Moskon | 3rd century BC Thracian Getic king | Moskon was a Getic king who ruled in the 3rd century BC the northern parts of Dobruja, probably being the head of a local tribal union, which had close relations with the local Greek colonies and adopted the Greek style of administration.
His existence is proven by silver coins found near Tulcea, all of them featuring ... | Moskon was a Getic king who ruled in the 3rd century BC the northern parts of Dobruja, probably being the head of a local tribal union, which had close relations with the local Greek colonies and adopted the Greek style of administration.
His existence is proven by silver coins found near Tulcea, all of them featuring ... | 421,811 |
Defense Depot Ogden | U.S. military installation in Ogden, Utah, US | Defense Depot Ogden was a U.S. military installation located in Ogden, Utah, United States. It encompassed with its southwest corner located on 12th Street (1200 South) and Tomlinson Road (1200 West). Its eastern border is the old Utah Northern Railroad, now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad. | Defense Depot Ogden was a U.S. military installation located in Ogden, Utah, United States. It encompassed with its southwest corner located on 12th Street (1200 South) and Tomlinson Road (1200 West). Its eastern border is the old Utah Northern Railroad, now owned by the Union Pacific Railroad.
==History==
Prior to th... | 421,815 |
Khmer National Armed Forces | Military forces of the Khmer Republic (1970-75) | The Khmer National Armed Forces (; , FANK) were the official armed defense forces of the Khmer Republic, a short-lived state that existed from 1970 to 1975, known today as Cambodia. The FANK was the successor of the Royal Khmer Armed Forces (FARK) which had been responsible for the defense of the previous Kingdom of Ca... | The Khmer National Armed Forces (; , FANK) were the official armed defense forces of the Khmer Republic, a short-lived state that existed from 1970 to 1975, known today as Cambodia. The FANK was the successor of the Royal Khmer Armed Forces (FARK) which had been responsible for the defense of the previous Kingdom of Ca... | 421,816 |
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad | Subsidiary of the Santa Fe Railway | The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was a U.S. railroad that owned or operated two disjointed segments, one connecting St. Louis, Missouri with Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the other connecting Albuquerque, New Mexico with Needles in Southern California. It was incorporated by the U.S. Congress in 1866 as a transcontinental rail... | The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad was a U.S. railroad that owned or operated two disjointed segments, one connecting St. Louis, Missouri with Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the other connecting Albuquerque, New Mexico with Needles in Southern California. It was incorporated by the U.S. Congress in 1866 as a transcontinental rail... | 421,819 |
Marcello Dantas | Brazilian artist | Marcello Dantas is one of the main figures in the convergence of art and technology in Brazil. | Marcello Dantas is one of the main figures in the convergence of art and technology in Brazil.
== Biography ==
Marcelo Dantas studied diplomacy in Brasilia, history of art in Florence and graduated in Film and Television at New York University where he also did a post-graduate extension in Interactive Telecommunication... | 421,820 |
Hyperiidea | Suborder of crustaceans | The Hyperiidea are a suborder of amphipods, small aquatic crustaceans. Unlike the other suborders of Amphipoda, hyperiids are exclusively marine and do not occur in fresh water. Hyperiids are distinguished by their large eyes and planktonic habitat. Most species of hyperiids are parasites or predators of salps and jel... | The Hyperiidea are a suborder of amphipods, small aquatic crustaceans. Unlike the other suborders of Amphipoda, hyperiids are exclusively marine and do not occur in fresh water. Hyperiids are distinguished by their large eyes and planktonic habitat. Most species of hyperiids are parasites or predators of salps and jel... | 421,822 |
Prussian thaler | Currency of Prussia, used until 1857 | The Prussian Thaler (sometimes Prussian Reichsthaler) was the currency of Prussia until 1857. In 1750 Johann Philipp Graumann implemented the Graumannscher Fuß with 14 thalers issued to a Cologne Mark of fine silver, or 16.704 g per thaler.
Gold coins were called as Fredrickd'or from 1750 to 1857 except for 1797 (Ducan... | The Prussian Thaler (sometimes Prussian Reichsthaler) was the currency of Prussia until 1857. In 1750 Johann Philipp Graumann implemented the Graumannscher Fuß with 14 thalers issued to a Cologne Mark of fine silver, or 16.704 g per thaler.
Gold coins were called as Fredrickd'or from 1750 to 1857 except for 1797 (Ducan... | 421,824 |
Prostaglandin E2 | Chemical compound | Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), also known as dinoprostone, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin with oxytocic properties that is used as a medication. Dinoprostone is used in labor induction, bleeding after delivery, termination of pregnancy, and in newborn babies to keep the ductus arteriosus open. In babies it is used in... | Prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), also known as dinoprostone, is a naturally occurring prostaglandin with oxytocic properties that is used as a medication. Dinoprostone is used in labor induction, bleeding after delivery, termination of pregnancy, and in newborn babies to keep the ductus arteriosus open. In babies it is used in... | 421,826 |
Cesvaine | Town in Latvia | Cesvaine () (Rene Levoll: "The last motor race of the empire (<small>ee:</small> Impeeriumi viimane motovõistlus, <small>de:</small> Das letzte Autorennen des Imperiums)", Tallinn 2014, Estonian Old Technics Museum Foundation, page 81 "list of former and present place names of places") ) is a town in Madona Municipalit... | Cesvaine () (Rene Levoll: "The last motor race of the empire (<small>ee:</small> Impeeriumi viimane motovõistlus, <small>de:</small> Das letzte Autorennen des Imperiums)", Tallinn 2014, Estonian Old Technics Museum Foundation, page 81 "list of former and present place names of places") ) is a town in Madona Municipalit... | 421,829 |
James Averis | English cricketer and rugby union footballer | James Maxwell Michael Averis (born 28 May 1974James Averis Cricket profile Cricinfo.com in Bristol, England) is a retired English cricket player who played for the cricket teams of Oxford University and Gloucestershire. He also played professional rugby for Harlequins and Bristol. | James Maxwell Michael Averis (born 28 May 1974James Averis Cricket profile Cricinfo.com in Bristol, England) is a retired English cricket player who played for the cricket teams of Oxford University and Gloucestershire. He also played professional rugby for Harlequins and Bristol.
==Early life==
He attended Bristol Cat... | 421,831 |
Rob Leatham | American sport shooter | Robert Jennings Leatham (born January 27, 1961 in Mesa, Arizona) is a professional shooter who is a 24-time USPSA National champion and 7-time International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Champion. | Robert Jennings Leatham (born January 27, 1961 in Mesa, Arizona) is a professional shooter who is a 24-time USPSA National champion and 7-time International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Champion.
==Biography==
On Leatham's twelfth birthday, he received his first gun. His family surprised him with a ne... | 421,832 |
Riki Wessels | Australian-English cricketer | Mattheus Hendrik "Riki" Wessels (born 12 November 1985) is an Australian-English cricketer who most recently played for Worcestershire County Cricket Club. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, Wessels has played for Marylebone Cricket Club, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire, and also for the Mid West Rhinos in ... | Mattheus Hendrik "Riki" Wessels (born 12 November 1985) is an Australian-English cricketer who most recently played for Worcestershire County Cricket Club. A right-handed batsman and wicket-keeper, Wessels has played for Marylebone Cricket Club, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire, and also for the Mid West Rhinos in ... | 421,833 |
Uğur Yücel | Turkish actor and film director | Uğur Yücel (born 26 May 1957) is a Turkish film actor, producer and director. He graduated from the Theater Department of the Istanbul Municipality Conservatory (İstanbul Belediye Konservatuarı Tiyatro Bölümü). He took part in several plays between 1975 and 1984 in Kenter Tiyatrosu (Kenter Theatre), Tef Kabare Theatre,... | Uğur Yücel (born 26 May 1957) is a Turkish film actor, producer and director. He graduated from the Theater Department of the Istanbul Municipality Conservatory (İstanbul Belediye Konservatuarı Tiyatro Bölümü). He took part in several plays between 1975 and 1984 in Kenter Tiyatrosu (Kenter Theatre), Tef Kabare Theatre,... | 421,835 |
Joe Sayers (cricketer) | English cricketer | Joseph John Sayers (born 5 November 1983) is a former English first-class cricketer, who has played for the Oxford University Centre of Cricketing Excellence, Oxford University and Yorkshire. He is a left-handed opening batsman and right arm off spin bowler. Sayers was educated at St Mary's School, Menston, and Worcest... | Joseph John Sayers (born 5 November 1983) is a former English first-class cricketer, who has played for the Oxford University Centre of Cricketing Excellence, Oxford University and Yorkshire. He is a left-handed opening batsman and right arm off spin bowler. Sayers was educated at St Mary's School, Menston, and Worcest... | 421,836 |
American Blackout | 2006 film by Ian Inaba | American Blackout (2006) is a documentary film directed by Ian Inaba. It premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. The film chronicles the 2002 defeat, and 2004 reelection, of Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney to the U.S. House of Representatives; it also discusses issues surrounding alleged voter disenfranchisement a... | American Blackout (2006) is a documentary film directed by Ian Inaba. It premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. The film chronicles the 2002 defeat, and 2004 reelection, of Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney to the U.S. House of Representatives; it also discusses issues surrounding alleged voter disenfranchisement a... | 421,843 |
Rhemaxos | Dacian king north of the Danube (c. 200 BC) | Rhemaxos was an ancient king who ruled to the north of Danube around 200 BC and who was the protector of the Greek colonies in Dobruja, receiving a tribute from them in exchange of protection against outside attacks. It appears that the links with the Greek cities lasted a rather long time, as several treaties have bee... | Rhemaxos was an ancient king who ruled to the north of Danube around 200 BC and who was the protector of the Greek colonies in Dobruja, receiving a tribute from them in exchange of protection against outside attacks. It appears that the links with the Greek cities lasted a rather long time, as several treaties have bee... | 421,850 |
False antechinus | Genus of marsupials | The genus Pseudantechinus are members of the order Dasyuromorphia. They are often called false antechinuses, although this genus includes the sandstone dibbler, which was previously assigned to a different genus.
The species of this genus are as follows:
* Sandstone dibbler, Pseudantechinus bilarni
* Fat-tailed false a... | The genus Pseudantechinus are members of the order Dasyuromorphia. They are often called false antechinuses, although this genus includes the sandstone dibbler, which was previously assigned to a different genus.
The species of this genus are as follows:
* Sandstone dibbler, Pseudantechinus bilarni
* Fat-tailed false a... | 421,851 |
Thomas Maclear | South African astronomer | Sir Thomas Maclear (17 March 1794 – 14 July 1879) was an Irish-born South African astronomer who became Her Majesty's astronomer at the Cape of Good Hope. | Sir Thomas Maclear (17 March 1794 – 14 July 1879) was an Irish-born South African astronomer who became Her Majesty's astronomer at the Cape of Good Hope.
==Life==
He was born in Newtownstewart, County Tyrone, Ireland, the eldest son of Rev James Maclear and Mary Magrath. In 1808 he was sent to England to be educated i... | 421,854 |
Ryan ten Doeschate | Dutch-South African cricketer | Ryan Neil ten Doeschate (; born 30 June 1980) is a former Dutch–South African cricketer who played for the Netherlands national cricket team in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. Ten Doeschate was named ICC Associate Player of the Year on a record three occasions, in 2008, 2010, and ... | Ryan Neil ten Doeschate (; born 30 June 1980) is a former Dutch–South African cricketer who played for the Netherlands national cricket team in One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket. Ten Doeschate was named ICC Associate Player of the Year on a record three occasions, in 2008, 2010, and ... | 421,856 |
John Maunders | English cricketer | John Maunders (born 4 April 1981, Ashford, Middlesex, England) is an English cricketer.
John Maunders was born in Ashford Middlesex and initially played his cricket for Ashford Cricket Club where he was a key member of a very good colts side. | John Maunders (born 4 April 1981, Ashford, Middlesex, England) is an English cricketer.
John Maunders was born in Ashford Middlesex and initially played his cricket for Ashford Cricket Club where he was a key member of a very good colts side.
==Career==
Maunders played First Class cricket as an opening batsman, scoring... | 421,857 |
Colin Wallace | British Army intelligence officer | John Colin Wallace (born June 1943) is a British former member of Army Intelligence in Northern Ireland and a psychological warfare specialist. He refused to become involved in the Intelligence-led 'Clockwork Orange' project, which was an attempt to smear various individuals including a number of senior British politic... | John Colin Wallace (born June 1943) is a British former member of Army Intelligence in Northern Ireland and a psychological warfare specialist. He refused to become involved in the Intelligence-led 'Clockwork Orange' project, which was an attempt to smear various individuals including a number of senior British politic... | 421,858 |
Iain Sutcliffe | English cricketer | Iain John Sutcliffe (born 20 December 1974) is a former English cricketer who played for the cricket teams of Oxford University, Combined Universities, Leicestershire, British Universities and Lancashire. He played as a left-handed batsman, primarily as an opener in four-day cricket, and as a very occasional spin bowle... | Iain John Sutcliffe (born 20 December 1974) is a former English cricketer who played for the cricket teams of Oxford University, Combined Universities, Leicestershire, British Universities and Lancashire. He played as a left-handed batsman, primarily as an opener in four-day cricket, and as a very occasional spin bowle... | 421,861 |
Moses Brings Plenty | Oglala Lakota actor | Moses J. Brings Plenty (b. 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. He is best known for his portrayal as “Mo” in the television series Yellowstone.Melmer, David. "Moses Brings Plenty." Native Legacy Magazine. Summer 2008 (retrieved 7 Novembe... | Moses J. Brings Plenty (b. 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. He is best known for his portrayal as “Mo” in the television series Yellowstone.Melmer, David. "Moses Brings Plenty." Native Legacy Magazine. Summer 2008 (retrieved 7 Novembe... | 421,864 |
Põltsamaa | Town in Estonia | Põltsamaa () is a town in Põltsamaa Parish, Jõgeva County, Estonia. The town is situated on the Põltsamaa River, and features a 13th-century castle. | Põltsamaa () is a town in Põltsamaa Parish, Jõgeva County, Estonia. The town is situated on the Põltsamaa River, and features a 13th-century castle.
==Gallery==
Põltsamaa Jõgi.jpg|Põltsamaa River
Põltsamaa Vabadussõja mälestussammas.JPG|Monument to the Estonian War of Independence
Põltsamaa Felixi kontorihoone.jpg|Põlt... | 421,867 |
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