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A'Chill
A'Chill is a village in the south of Canna, in the Small Isles, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. ..
A-CHAMP
Advocates for Children's Health Affected by Mercury Poisoning (A-CHAMP), is a United States political activism group, founded by parents, which advocates on behalf of children who were injured by mercury in thimerosal-containing vaccines, and other toxins. Its stated mission is "To be a strong and ..
A-Channel
A-Channel, formerly known as NewNet or The New Net, is a system of six local Canadian television stations in Ontario and British Columbia, all owned by CHUM Limited. CHUM acquired the brand as part of its purchase of Craig Media in 2004. The original A-Channel stations have now joined Citytv, CHUM'..
A. C. Heidebrecht
Professor Arthur C. Heidebrecht, B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D., D.Sc. (1939 - ) is a Canadian Civil Engineer. He served as a faculty member at McMaster University from (1963-1997), dean of Engineering (1981-1989) and Vice-president Academic (1989-1994). Born in Alberta, Canada, he studied at the University of ..
A. Charles Baillie
Alexander Charles Baillie is the current Chancellor of Queen's University. He was appointed as the 12th Chancellor of the university on July 1, 2002. He also served as the CEO of TD Bank Financial Group until December, 2002. He has four children, all of whom graduated from Queen's. Born in 1939, Ba..
ACH
ACH is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: Acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitterAchondroplasia, a type of genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfismAchnashellach railway station (United Kingdom), as the National Rail code for the stationAcholi language ..
Acha
Acha may refer to: Acha is another word for fonioAcha, the character that the 2nd player controls in Namco's 1986 arcade game, Toy Pop.Acha, Argyll and Bute is a town in Scotland.American Collegiate Hockey Association This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles assoc..
Acha, Argyll and Bute
Acha is a village on the Scottish island of Coll. ..
Achabal
Achabal is a town and a notified area committee in Anantnag district in the state of Jammu & Kashmir, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Achabal had a population of 5835. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Achabal has an..
Achacachi
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Achada
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Achada is a parish in the district of Nordeste in the Azores. The population in 2001 is 503, its density is 45/km² and the area is 11.19 km². The mountains are near Achada. N*Longitude: 25 WAltitude: 116 m (383 ft) Achada has a school, a lyceum, a churc..
Achadas da Cruz
Achadas da Cruz is a parish in the district of Porto Moniz in the Madeira Islands. The population in 2001 is 220, its density is 22/km² and the area is 10 km². It is located W of Porto Moniz. Achadas da Cruz are the smallest parish in population and area and is one of the two highest parishes i..
Achada (disambiguation)
There are parishes that have or begin with the name Achada: Contents 1 In ..
Achadinha
Achadinha (from Achada + -inha meaning Little Achada) is a parish in the district of Nordeste in the Azores. The population in 2001 is 561, its density is 40.5/km² and the area is 13.86 km². It is located E fo Ribeira Grande, NE of Ponta Delgada (the capital), N of Furnas and W of Nordeste. The..
Achaea
This article is about the modern Greek prefecture Achaea. For other uses see Achaea (disambiguation). Achaea (Greek: Αχαΐα, Achaïa; see also List of traditional Greek place names) is an ancient province and a present prefecture of Greece, on the northern coast of the Peloponnese, stretching ..
Achaeans
This article is about the ancient people of the Achaeans. See Achaea (MUD) for the MUD created by Iron Realms Entertainment. The Achaeans (also Akhaians, Greek Αχαιοί) is the collective name given to the Greek forces in Homer's Iliad (used 598 times). An alternative name, used interchangeabl..
Achaean League
The Achaean League was a confederation of Greek city states in Achaea, a territory on the northern coast of the Peloponnese. An initial confederation existed during the 5th through the 4th century BC. The Achaean League reformed early in the 3rd century BC, and soon expanded beyond its Achaean hea..
Achaearanea
The genus of spiders known as Achaearanea includes the extremely abundant common house spider. Being members of the tangle web spider family, Achaearanea spiders are cousins to the famous widow spiders. ..
Achaea (disambiguation)
Achaea can refer to: Achaea, a prefecture (subdivision) of modern Greece.Achaea Province, a province of the Roman Empire.Achaeans, an ancient people, regarded as ancestors of the Greeks.Principality of Achaea, a crusader state in medieval Greece.Achaea, a multi-player computer game. ..
Achaea (MUD)
Achaea, Dreams of Divine Lands is a multi-user dungeon (MUD) created by Iron Realms Entertainment (formerly known as Achaea LLC) in 1997. It is free to play, with the option of purchasing 'credits' to advance a character faster. One feature of Achaea that sets it apart from most MUDs is the amount ..
Achaea (Roman province)
The Roman Empire 120 AD, the province of Achaea highlighted. Achaea was a province of the Roman Empire, consisting of the modern-day Peloponnese in southern Greece and bordered on the north by the provinces of Epirus and Macedonia. The region was annexed to the Roman Republic in 146 BC after ..
Achaemenes
This article concerns Achaemenes, "founder" of the first Persian dynasty. For other uses of the name, see Achaemenes (disambiguation). Achaimenēs (Old Persian Haxāmaniš "Friendly in Nature", Hellenised as Αχαιμενης) was the eponymous ancestor of the royal house of the first Persian Emp..
Achaemenes (character)
A man called Achaemenes is a minor character in Virgil's Aeneid. His character seems to have been chosen by Virgil treating the Persian name Achaemenes as Greek and extracting a meaning "he who waits with affliction". ..
Achaemenes (disambiguation)
The name Achaemenes can mean:- Achaemenes, supposed founder of the first Persian dynasty.Achaemenes (satrap) was the satrap of Egypt from 484 BC until his death in 460 BC.Achaemenes (character) is a minor fictional character in Virgil's Aeneid.This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page:..
Achaemenes (satrap)
Achaemenes was the satrap of Egypt from 484 BC until his death in 460 BC, and a member of the Achaemenid dynasty. He was a son of Persian king Darius I, brother of Xerxes I. After the first rebellion of Egypt, he was put in charge of the country by his brother the king. He commanded the Persian fl..
Achaemenides
In Greek mythology, Achaemenides was one of Odysseus' crew who stayed on Sicily with Polyphemus until Aeneas arrived and took him to Italy with his company of refugee Trojans. Virgil III, 614; Ovid XIV, 158. ..
Achaemenid currency
The coinage of the Achaemenid Persian empire was a continuation of the coins of Lydia. Coins were issued from 520 BCE-450 BCE to 330 BCE for the Daric and Siglos. And it seems that before then, a continuation of Lydian coinage under Persian rule is highly likely . Contents 0.1 ..
Achaemenid dynasty
The Achaemenid dynasty (Old Persian: Hakhāmanishiya) was a dynasty in the ancient Persian Empire with high cultural and economical achievements during its highest power. At the height of their power, around 500 BC, the Achaemenid rulers of Persia ruled over territories roughly encompassing parts o..
Achaeus
In Greek mythology and history, Achaeus is the name of several individuals. The founder of Achaean race. He was a son of Xuthus and Creusa. He fled Thessaly, after the accidental murder of a man, to Peloponnesus. His sons and the inhabitants of the area were called after him. He later returne..
Achaeus (general)
Coin of Achaeus, with the legend ΒΑΣIΛEΩΣ AΧAIOΥ. Achaeus (in Greek Aχαιος; died 213 BC), was a general and later a separatist ruler of part of the Greek Seleucid kingdom. He was the son of Andromachus; the latter was sister of Laodice, the wife of Seleucus Callinicus and the moth..
Achaeus of Eretria
Achaeus of Eretria (in Greek Aχαιος; born 484 BC) in Euboea was a Greek playwright author of tragedies and satyr plays, variously said to have written 24, 30, or 44 plays, of which 19 titles are known, some of which include Adrastus, Linus, Cycnus, Eumenides, Philoctetes, Pirithous, Theseus, an..
Achaeus of Syracuse
Achaeus of Syracuse (in Greek Aχαιος; lived 4th century BC) was an ancient Greek tragedian native of Syracuse. The Suda ascribes to him 10 plays, while the Pseudo-Eudocia 14. He may be the "Achaios" who won a victory at Athens' Lenaia festival in 356 BC. References ["Achaios (1)" from th..
Achaguas
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Achahoish
Achahoish is a village on the west coast of Knapdale in the Scottish council area of Argyll and Bute. ..
Achaichus
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Achaicus
Achaicus may refer to one of several people: Lucius Mummius Achaicus, a 2nd century BCE Roman statesman and generalAchaicus, a Corinthian Christian, who according to the Bible, together with Fortunatus and Stephanas, carried a letter from the Corinthians to St. Paul, and from St. Paul to the Corinth..
Achaierai
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the achaierai is a large birdlike outsider that comes from the plane of Acheron. It stands on four stiltlike legs with a round and plump body atop them. It is 15 feet tall overall. An achaierai is always lawful evil and they hunt together in ..
Achairn Burn
This article includes information about Camster Loch and Alt Beag-airighe. Achairn Burn, known also as Haster Burn, is one of the major tributaries of Wick River, in Caithness, in the Highland area of Scotland. The burn's source is in headwaters flowing from the northern slope of the Hill of Toftgu..
Achaius
Achaius is a Scottish nickname for Eochaidh. People name Achaius have included: Bishop John Achaius. See Bishops and Archbishops of GlasgowAchaius, King of Scots. Legend says he was an ally of Charlemagne, King of France and Roman Emperor and possibly founded the Order of the Thistle This is a &#..
Achai Gaon
Achai Gaon (also known as Ahai of Sabha) was one of the Geonim, an 8th-century Talmudist of high renown. He was author of the Sheiltoth, also known as the Sheiltos d’Rav Achai or Sheiltos, a collection of homilies (at once learned and popular) on Jewish law and ethics. This is recorded to have be..
Achakzai
Achakzai (Urdu: اچکزئی) is a Pashtun tribe settled in Pakistan. The village or hometown of the Achakzai's is Qilla Abdullah in Balochistan. The Achakzai's have demanded a separate province for the Pashtun ethic group, a province that should include Quetta, Qilla Abdullah, Mianwali and Pastun p..
Achalader
Achalader is a village in the Scottish council area of Perth and Kinross. ..
Achalasia
Achalasia or acalasia is a failure of a ring of muscle (as a sphincter) to relax (completely). It refers most commonly to esophageal achalasia, which is a neuromuscular disorder of the esophagus characterized by (1) the reduced ability to move food down the esophagus (peristalsis), and (2) the inab..
Achaleven
Achaleven is a settlement close to the shore of Loch Etive in the Scottish council area of Argyll and Bute. ..
Achalgarh
Achalgarh fort is situated eleven km north of Mount Abu , a hill station in Indian state of Rajasthan.The fort was got built by Maharana Kumbha in year 1452 AD .It was one of the several forts built in reign of Maharana Kumbha .The fort is not in good condition now.There are some features of histor..
Achall
In the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Achall, the daughter of Cairbre Nia Fer, committed suicide (or died of grief) after her brother Erc was killed by Conall Cernach. The hill of Achall near Tara was named after her. External links [Achall] (from [The Metrical Dindshenchas Vol 1&#..
Achalpur
Achalpur is a city and a municipal council in Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Geography Achalpur is located at [21.26° N 77.51° E][Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Achalpur]. It has an average elevation of 369 metres (1210 feet). Demogr..
Achampudur
Achampudur is a panchayat town in Tirunelveli district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Achampudur had a population of 12,407. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Achampudur has an average li..
Achan
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Achan (ā'kăn) - called also Achar, i.e., one who troubles (1 Chr. 2:7), in commemoration of his crime, which brought upon him an awful destruction (Josh. 7:1). On the occasion of the fal..
Achanalt
Achanalt is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achanalt railway station
Achanalt railway station is a remote station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, serving the village of Achanalt in the north of Scotland. External links [Train times] and [station information] for from National Rail[Map] and [aerial photo] of from Multimap.com ..
Achandunie
Achandunie is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achang
The Achang (阿昌族), also known as the Ngac'ang or Maingtha are an ethnic group. They form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. They also live in Myanmar. The Achang number 27,700, of whom 27,600 are from Yunnan province, especially Dehong Autono..
Achang language
The Achang language is spoken by the Achang people in China. External links [Ethnologue entry for Achang] ..
Achankovil River
The Achankovil River is an Indian river formed from the streams of the Rishimala River, Pasukidamettu River and the Ramakkalteri River. This river joins the Pamba River at Veeyapuram in the Alappuzha district of Kerala state, south India. ..
Achany
Achany is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Acharacle
Acharacle is a village in Ardnamurchan, Lochaber, in the Scottish council area of Highland. It lies on the western end Loch Shiel and is surrounded by beautiful scenery making it a popular holiday destination for hill climbers and naturalists. It has, among other resources, a small primary school w..
Acharagma
Acharagma is a genus of two small cacti species from northern Mexico. These cacti are usually solitary but sometimes occur in small clusters. The globose stems tend to be about 3-7 cm in diameter. The ribs have tubercles, with ungrooved areoles. The flowers are at the stem tips, and range from c..
Acharakkovai
Topics in Tamil literature Sangam literature Agattiyam Tolkappiyam Pathinenmaelkanakku Ettuthokai Ainkurnuru Akananuru Purananuru Kaliththokai Kuruntokai Natrinai Paripaatal Pathirruppaththu Pattupattu Tirumurugarruppatai Kurincippattu Malaipatukatam Mathuraikk..
Acharapakkam
Acharapakkam is a panchayat town in Kancheepuram district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Acharapakkam had a population of 9013. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Acharapakkam has an avera..
Acharavi
Acharavi is a placement in the northern coast of Corfu, Greece. History Acharavi belongs to the former community of Agios Panteleimonas (pronounounced: 'Agios Padel'eimonas, greek: Άγιος Παντελέημονας). The former community of Agios Panteleimonas is nowadays one of the ten off..
Achara (disambiguation)
Achara can refer to: Achara (Gotra), an Indian clan belonging to the Jatt CasteAjaria, an autonomous republic of Georgia, as a variant Romanized spelling of the name This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to th..
Achara (Gotra)
For other uses of "", see {{{1. Achara is a Jat Gotra, contributing the "Achara" family name to its members. ..
Achard
The name Achard can refer to Franz Karl Achard, Prussian chemistLouis Amédée Achard (1814-1876), a prolific French novelist.Marcel Achard, French playwrightJean-Louis Achard, Minister of Supply in Vichy FranceAntoine Achard, Swiss protestant ministerCount Achard of Lecce ..
Achard-Thiers syndrome
Achard-Thiers syndrome combines the features of Adrenogenital syndrome and Cushing syndrome. It is also known as diabetic-bearded woman syndrome (diabète des femmes à barbe). The disease is named for Emile Achard and Joseph Thiers. Clinical features Achard-Thiers syndrome affects mostly postmeno..
Achard II, Count of Lecce
Achard II was the Norman count of Lecce (from before 1133) and Ostuni, both in southern Apulia. He was the son of Count Geoffrey II of Lecce and a descendant of one of the sons of Tancred of Hauteville, Geoffrey, arrived c.1054, later count of Brindisi. His daughter Emma had an affair with Roger, Du..
Achard syndrome
Achard syndrome is a syndrome consisting of arachnodactyly, receding lower jaw, and joint laxity limited to the hands and feet. Hypermobility and subluxations of the joints, increased lateral excursion of the patellas and other findings reflect the increased ligament laxity. It is not clear if it is..
Acharei
Acharei, Achrei, Acharei Mot, Acharei Moth, Acharei Mos, Achrei Mot, Achrei Mos, Acharey Mot, Ahare Mot, or Ahare Moth (אחרי or אחרי מות – Hebrew for "after” or "after the death,” the fifth word or fifth and sixth words, and the first distinctive word or words, in the parshah) ..
Achariaceae
The Achariaceae is a family of flowering plants, consisting of 6 species in 3 genera of herb and shrubs. The family is endemic to southern Africa. Even if the family is generally classified in the order Malpighiales, embryological data show similarities with the Cucurbitales and the Brassicales. ..
Acharipallam
Acharipallam is a panchayat town in Kanniyakumari district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Acharipallam had a population of 12,743. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Acharipallam has an av..
Acharn
Acharn is the name of two places in Scotland: Acharn, HighlandAcharn, Perth and Kinross This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended ar..
Acharn, Perth and Kinross
Acharn is a hamlet in the Kenmore parish of the Scottish council area of Perth and Kinross. It is situated on the western end of Loch Tay. The Falls of Acharn are a popular tourist attraction on the nearby Acharn Burn. ..
Acharnae
For the modern suburb of Athens see Acharnes. Acharnae was the largest deme of ancient Attica; it was located in the northwest part of the Attic plain, south of Mt. Parnes in the general neighborhood of the modern villages of Menidi and Epano Liosia, about 10 km due north of Athens. The Acharnian..
Acharnes
> Statistics Prefecture: Attica Metropolitan Area: Athens Location:Latitude:Longitude: 38.08 (38°4'47') N lat. 23.733 (23°44'0') E long. Area:-Total-Water-Rank 6 km² Sporting teams Acharnaikos - third division External links [Mapquest - Acharnai (Acharnes)], stre..
Acharnes Railway Center
The Acharnes Railway Center (Σιδηροδρομικό Κέντρο Αχαρνών) is a railway junction in the north of the Athens Metropolitan Area in the city of Acharnes (Menidi) where the lines from northern Greece and the Peloponese meet. A major railway station (the Athens Northern Station ..
Acharonim
Eras of the Halakha ZugotTannaimAmoraimSavoraimGeonimRishonimAcharonim Acharonim (אחרונים Hebrew - sing. Acharon) literally "the later ones", is a term used in Jewish law and history, to signify the leading rabbis and poskim (Jewish legal decisors) living from roughly the 16th century t..
Acharya
For the pen name of D. Murdock, see Acharya S. An acharya is a prominent guru, teacher and scholar who teaches by his own example (from Sanskrit 'achara', behavior). Often head of a sampradaya, philosophical school in the Indian tradition. It is given as a title of respect, often added at the end o..
Acharya Anupam Rai
Wonder Music Legend Acharya Anupam Rai has been prestigiously voiced as real phenomena. Miraculous performer, composer and Tabla maestro, choreographer, researcher, thinker and philosopher, Acharya Anupam Rai has conducted more than 80 researches and over 70,000 compositions. He was conferred upon t..
Acharya Aryanandi
He is the only Acharya the Jain Religion ever had from Saitwal community. ..
Acharya Atreya
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Acharya Bhikshu
Acharya Bhikshu was the founder of Jain Shwetambar Terapanth Organisation. He was the first acharya, (teacher) of this organisation. He was a staunch disciple of Bhagwan Mahavir and completely immersed his life onto the path given by Lord Mahavir. He started his organisation with 13 saints and 13 ..
Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University
The Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) (formerly Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU)) was established on June 12, 1964 at Hyderabad. Shri O.Pulla Reddy, I.C.S (Retired) was the first Vice-Chancellor of the University. The University was formally inaugurated on March ..
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Acharya Nagarjuna University (sometimes referred to as Nagarjuna University) is a post-graduate University, and one of the largest universities in India. It is located at NagarjunaNagar in the suburban area of Guntur City, a major center for Learning in India. In addition to its main campus, the ..
Acharya narendra dev college
There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since July 2006. } Acharya Narendra Dev College is a constituent coll..
Acharya Ramlochan Saran
Acharya Ramlochan Saran (1889 -1971) is a Hindi literateur, grammarian and publisher. He founded the Pustak Bhandar in Laheriasarai and Patna in 1915, which made the little known place like Laheriasarai prominent in Indian publishing. He shifted his publishing activities to Patna in 1929. He also ..
Acharya S
Acharya S is the pen name of D. Murdock. A proponent of the Christ-myth hypothesis, she has authored two books and operates a website called ["Truth be Known"]. Her contention is that all religion is founded in earlier myth and that the characters depicted in Christianity are the result o..
Acharya Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj
Acharya Shree Koshalendraprasadji Maharaj (b. October 1971) is the current Acharya of the NarNarayan Dev Gadi of Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday (15 October 2004–present). External links [Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday][Bhuj NarNarayan Dev Mandir Website][Shree Swaminara..
Acharya Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj
Acharya Shree Rakeshprasadji Maharaj (b. July 1966) is the current Acharya of the LaxmiNarayan Dev Gadi of Shree Swaminarayan Sampraday (30 January 2003–present). External links [Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Vadtal Website][Shree LaxmiNarayan Dev Mandir New Jersey - USA Website..
Acharya Tulsi
Acharya Tulsi (1913-June 23, 1997) was a Jainist Acharya (an ascetic). He was the author of 100+ books, and the founder of the Anuvrata and the Vishva Bharati Institute. Quotes "A non-violent [person should not] discriminate between rich and poor. Non-violence is the best guarantee of huma..
Acharya Vidyasagar
Acharya Vidyasagar is the best known of the modern Digambar Jain Acharyas. He was born as Vidyadhar, Oct. 10, 1946 on sharad Purnima in Sadalaga, Dist. Belgam, Karnataka. His father was Shri Mallappa , who later became Muni Mallisagar and eventually attained samadhi. His mother Shrimati later be..
Achates
For the 15th century composer from Basel, see Leonardus Achates de Basilea In Roman mythology, Achates was a close friend of Aeneas. He accompanied him throughout his adventures, and led him to the Sibyl of Cumae, remarkable for, and a perennial type of, fidelity. The Royal Navy (United Kingdom) n..
Achatinidae
Achitinidae is a family of terrestrial snails from Africa. The family includes some 11 genera. Classification Genus Achatina* A. achatina Linnaeus, 1758 or Giant African Snail, Agate Snail or Ghana Tiger Snail, from Western Africa (Liberia through Nigeria) grows to be the largest land snail on Ea..
Achatocarpaceae
Achatocarpaceae is a family of woody flowering plants. The family consists of two genera and ten species, and has been recognized by most taxonomists. It is found from the southwest United States south to tropical and subtropical South America. The APG II system (2003; unchanged from the APG syst..
Achavanich
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Achayan
Achayan is the word commonly used to denote the Syrian Christians of Central Kerala, particularly those from Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Idukki districts. The people of this community use the word, achayan to call males who are older to them. Achayans are usually members of Malankara Orthodox Chur..
Acha Mountain Fortress
Acha Mountain Fortress is an earthen fortress of the Korean Three Kingdoms period. Originally built by Baekje, it was occupied in turn by each of the Three Kingdoms. It stands on Mount Acha, in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, South Korea, at an altitude of 200 meters above sea level. It has a perimeter of r..
Achbor
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Achbor (עַכְבּוֹר, Standard Hebrew ʿAḫbor, Tiberian Hebrew ʿAḵbôr) means "gnawing", and is therefore also used as the word for "mouse". There are at least two persons by th..
Achdé
Achdé is the pseudonym of Hervé Darmenton (July 30, 1961- ), French comic book writer and artist. He was born in Lyon. His pseudonym is based on the French pronunciation of “H.D.,” his initials (just as the pseudonym of the creator of Tintin, Hergé, is based on the pronunciation of “R.G.,..
ACHDS (computers)
The Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (or ACHDS) is a computer certification that verifies a person's understanding of the core functionality and key services of involved with the Mac OS X. Footnotes ..
Achduart
Achduart is a cluster of five houses too small to be termed a village. It is found a few miles southeast of Achiltibuie on the Coigach peninsula of northwestern Scotland, in Ross and Cromarty, Highland. It has accommodation facilities for tourists, who come for its proximity to the ocean as well a..
Ache
Ache may refer to: Mild regular pain.The Aché Indians in ParaguayThe British spelling for Aceh on the island of Sumatraobsolete: An umbelliferous plant; properly the Smallage (i.e., Small-Ache) or Wild Celery (Apium graveolens), but loosely applied also to other species of Apium, and allied genera..
Acheiropodia
Acheiropodia is a congenital defect which consists of bilateral congenital amputations of the upper and lower extremities, as well as aplasia of the hands and feet. ..
Achelata
The Achelata is an infra-order of the reptant Decapoda. It contains the spiny lobsters (Palinuridae), the slipper lobsters (Scyllaridae) and the furry lobsters (Synaxidae, sometimes included in Palinuridae). The name "Achelata" derives from the fact that all the members of this group lack the cla..
Achelois
Achelois ("she who drives away pain") is a minor goddess in Greek mythology; one of the moon goddesses. She was frequently the recipient of sacrifices ordered by the Dodonian Oracle. ..
Acheloos River
The Acheloos (Greek: Αχελώος), also Achelous, is a river in western Greece. It formed the boundary between Acarnania and Aetolia of antiquity. It empties into the Ionian Sea. In ancient times its spirit was venerated as the river god Achelous. The river today beg..
Achelous
For the river, see Acheloos River In Greek mythology, Achelous (Greek: Αχελώος), was the patron deity of the river by the same name, which is the largest river of Greece, and thus the chief of all river deities, every river having its own river spirit. His name tr..
Achelousaurus
Achelousaurus (ak-e-LOH-uh-SAWR-us ; "Achelous' lizard") is a genus of centrosaurine ceratopsid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period of North America. It was a quadrupedal herbivore with a parrot-like beak, a rough boss (raised bony area) on the snout and two more behind the eyes, and two horn..
Achen
Achen may refer to: Hans von AachenAchen, Moselle, a commune Moselle in FranceTiroler Achen, a river in AustriaAchenpass, a pass in the Alps between Austria and GermanyAchen (Moselle), a village in the French département of MoselleThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of ..
Achenar
This article deals with Achenar of the Myst series; for the star Achernar (Alpha Eridani) (sometimes spelled Achenar) see Achernar. Note: Fictional details from the Myst franchise follow, and may sometimes be referred to as facts. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending deta..
Achene
An achene is a type of simple dry fruit produced by many species of flowering plants. Achenes are "monocarpellate" (formed from one carpel) and indehiscent (they do not open at maturity). Achenes contain a single seed that nearly fills the pericarp, but does not adhere to it. In many species, what ..
Acheng
Acheng, (Chinese: 阿城; pinyin: Āchéng; also spelled Ashi-ho, A-she-ho; Manchurian: Alchuku) is a county-level city of Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China, 125 miles northeast of Jilin, and 30 miles south of the Sungari. The population in 1999 was about 234,057. Latitude 45° 31' 60" N Longi..
Acher
The Acher is a river in Ortenau County, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and a tributary of the Rhine River. It flows in an eastwesterly direction from the Black Forest toward the Rhine, between the [Rench River] to the South and the [Oos River] to the North. Its source is located..
Achères
Achères is the name or part of the name of several communes in France: Achères, Cher in the CherAchères, YvelinesAchères-la-Forêt, in the Seine-et-Marne département This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you..
Achères, Yvelines
For other places with the same name, see Achères. Achères Country      France Région Île-de-France Départment Yvelines Arrondissement Saint-Germain-en-Laye Canton INSEE Postal Code MayorCurrent Term Intercommunality none as ..
Achères-la-Forêt
Achères-la-Forêt Country      France Région Île-de-France Départment Seine-et-Marne Arrondissement Fontainebleau Canton La Chapelle-la-Reine INSEE 77001 Postal Code 77760 MayorCurrent Term Patrice Malchere2001-2008 Intercommunality..
Achern
Achern [ˈaxəʁn] is a city in Western Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located approximately 18km southwest of Baden-Baden and 19km northeast of Offenburg. Achern is the fourth largest city in the county of Ortenau (Ortenaukreis), after Offenburg, Lahr/Black Forest and Kehl. As subs..
Achernar
This article is about the star Achernar. For the character in the Myst series, see Achenar (Myst). |- style="vertical-align: top;" | B-V color index | |- style="vertical-align: top;" | U-B color index | |- style="vertical-align: top;" | Variable type | |- ! style="background-color: #FFFFC0;" ..
Acheron
This article concerns the Greek river. For other uses, see Acheron (disambiguation). The Greek Underworld Residents: PersephoneHadesMinosAeacus RhadamanthysCharonCerberus Geography: AcheronCocytusTartarusLetheElysion StyxPhlegethonAsphodel MeadowsErebus Famous inmates: IxionSisyphus Tantalus..
Acheron, Victoria
Acheron is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is located along the Maroondah Highway, near the junction of Acheron River and Goulburn River. The town was initially known as Acheron Lower, with Acheron Upper being what is now known as Taggerty. Both towns developed following the discovery of ..
Acheronodon
Acheronodon is a genus of mammal from the Paleocene of North America. It is a member of the extinct order Multituberculata and lies within the suborder Cimolodonta, and the family Microcosmodontidae. The species Acheronodon garbani is known from fossils found in the Puercan (Paleocene)-age format..
Acherontia styx
The Death's head Hawk Moth is a Sphingid moth found in India. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: [Special] ..
Acheron (band)
Acheron is an American death metal band, originally based in Florida. Founded in 1988 by vocalist/bassist/songwriter Vincent Crowley (formerly of Nocturnus), Acheron's musical output is almost exclusively Satanic and anti-Christian in content. Early albums featured interludes by Peter H. Gilmore. D..
Acheron (disambiguation)
Acheron may refer to: Acheron, a river in Greece, believed in ancient Greek mythology to branch into the underworldAcheron (band), a Florida death metal bandHMS Acheron, the name of several ships of the Royal NavyAcheron, a French privateer in the film [[Master and Commander: The Far Side of the Wo..
Acheron (plane)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, Acheron, also known as The Infernal Battlefield of Acheron, is a lawful neutral/lawful evil-aligned plane of existence. It is one of a number of alignment-based Outer Planes that form part of the standard Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) cosmology, used i..
Acheron Boys Home
Acheron Boys Home was an Australian youth training facility located in Buxton, Victoria, Australia. The facility was designed to accommodate 15-17 year old males. Prisons in Victoria Acheron Boys Home | Allambie Reception Centre | Ashendene Boys Home | Beechworth Correctional Centre | Dame Ph..
Acheron island
Acheron Island is one of the islands South of the Great Palm Island group. The island is half way between Magnetic Island and Palm Island The island lies near the border of Halifax Bay and Coral Sea, East of Rollingstone and North of Townsville about 40km. The island is just North of Rattlesnake ..
Acheron River
The Acheron River is in the South Island of New Zealand. It flows into the Clarence River. It flows southwest and then east for a total of 60 kilometres, joining the Clarence at the southern end of the Inland Kaikoura mountains. ..
Acherusa
Acherusa is a lake that lies near the city of Christ, according to chapters 22 – 23 of the extracanonical Apocalypse of Paul: ''22 [...] And after that he took me out of that place where I saw these things, and lo, a river, and the waters of it were exceedingly white, more than milk, ..
Acherusia
In Greek mythology, Acherusia was an underground cavern, through which Heracles dragged Cerberus as one of his Twelve Labors. See also Acheron ..
Acheson-Lilienthal Report
The Report on the International Control of Atomic Energy written by a committee chaired by Dean Acheson and David Lilienthal in 1946 — generally known as the Acheson-Lilienthal Report — was an important United States document in the early Cold War which discussed possible methods for the..
Acheson Irvine
Acheson Gosford Irvine (December 7, 1837 – January 8, 1916) served as Commissioner of the Northwest Mounted Police (NWMP) from November 1, 1880 to March 31, 1886. Irvine was born in Quebec in 1837, the son of John George Irvine, a captain in the Royal Quebec volunteers. Acheson became Assist..
Acheulean
Acheulean hand-axes from Kent. The types shown are (clockwise from top) cordate, ficron and ovate. Acheulean (also spelt Acheulian, pronounced /ætʃuːlɪən/ or /ætʃuːleɪən/) is the name given to an archaeological industry of stone tool manufacture associated with prehistoric hominines..
Acheulian/temp
Acheulean (also spelt Acheulian) is the name of an archaeological industry of stone tool manufacture mainly associated with prehistoric hominines during the Lower Palaeolithic era across Europe, western Asia and Africa. It was named after the type site of Saint Acheul, now a suburb of Amiens in nort..
Acheulian site of Ganj Par
Paleolithic The Lower Palaeolithic site of Ganj Par discovered by a team from Center for Palaeolithic Reseach of National Museum of Iran in 2002. The site is located in Gilan region of Northern Iran, on the western edge of the Rostamabad plain, at an elevation of about 235m asl and overlooking the ..
Achewood
Achewood is an online comic strip created by Chris Onstad. It portrays the lives of a group of anthropomorphic stuffed toys, robots, and pets. Many of the characters live together in the home of their owner, Chris, at 62 Achewood Court, a fictional address. The events of the strip mostly take plac..
Ache (album)
Ache is a You've Got Foetus on Your Breath album first released in 1982 on Self Immolation Records. Thirsty Ear reissued the album as a CD in 1997 in the US. Both releases were limited editions: only 1,500 copies of the LP and 4,000 copies of the CD were produced. The Ache LP is Self Immolation..
Aché Indians
The Aché Indians (also known by the hostile names Guayakí, Guaiaqui, Guoyagui, Guayaki, which literally mean rabid or ferocious rats; and the alternate spellings Ache or Axe meaning in their language human or person) are an indigenous people in Paraguay. The Aché suffered genocidal massacres on ..
Achfary
For the town, see Achfarry. Achfary is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. It is owned by the Grosvenor Estate (the Duke of Westminster). More renowned for its unusual black and white Red telephone box. External links [Achfary on www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk]Grid re..
Achhalda
Achhalda is a town and a nagar panchayat in Auraiya district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Achhalda had a population of 8361. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Achhalda has an average..
Achham District
Achham district, a part of Seti zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia. The district, with Mangalsen as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,680 sq km and has a population (2001) of 231,285. Mangalsen, the district headquarters, is eight ho..
Achhnera
Achhnera is a city and a municipal board in Agra district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Geography Achhnera is located at [27.18° N 77.77° E][Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Achhnera]. It has an average elevation of 167 metres (547 feet). Demographic..
Achi
Achi is a Mayan language very closely related to Quiché (K'iche'). It is spoken primarily in the department of Baja Verapaz in Guatemala ..
Achi, Nagano
Achi (阿智村; -mura) is a village located in Shimoina District, Nagano, Japan. As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 6,141 and a density of 54.31 persons per km². The total area is 113.07 km². ..
Achickal
Achickal is a small village in Kottayam district of Kerala, south India. The village's economy depends mainly crop plantations like rubber, cocoa, pepper, ginger. Points of interest include Udayagiri Church, and Ilamthuruthy Rock. To reach Achickal from Ernakulam, catch a bus to Palai. Get off at..
Achieved status
A doctor is an Achieved status Achieved status is a sociological term denoting a social position that a person assumes voluntarily which reflects personal skills, abilities, and efforts. Examples of achieved status are being an Olympic athlete, being a criminal, or being a teacher. Achieved ..
Achievements of Arnold Schwarzenegger
The achievements of Arnold Schwarzenegger are predominantly in the fields of film, body building and politics. Contents 1 Bodybuilding2 Filmography3 Politics3.1 Electoral History Bodybuilding Year Award Location' Other Notes 1965 Junior Mr. Europe Germany ..
Achievements of the Clinton Administration: the Complete Legislative and Executive
There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since June 2006. } Achievements of the Clinton Administration: the Compl..
Achievement gap
An achievement gap refers to the observed disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. It most often describes the issue of low-income/minority education in the United S..
Achievement Medal
The Achievement Medal is the lowest of the United States military’s meritorious service medals. The Achievement Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and enlisted personnel who were not be eligible to receive the higher Commendation Medal or the Mer..
Achieving Our Country
Achieving Our Country: Leftist Thought in Twentieth-Century America is a book by American philosopher Richard Rorty. In this book, Rorty differentiates between what he sees as the two sides of the Left, a critical Left and a progressive Left. He criticizes the critical Left, which is exemplified by ..
Achieving The Perfect 10
Achieving The Perfect 10, is a made for CNN documentary movie released on August 10, 2003, about young girls training gymnastics at the well-known Parkettes National Training Center in Allentown (PA). The documentary follows several Parkettes gymnasts--ranging from the novice competitor Ashley Ba..
Achika Masaki
Achika Masaki }})-()-((}}) She also appears in Tenchi in Tokyo in flashback scenes in Episodes 7, 8, 12, and 17. In this version, she was still Tenchi's mother and Nobuyuki's wife. Before her death, Achika gave Tenchi her crystal necklace as an heirloom and a memento of her, which would play a c..
Achike Udenwa
Achike Udenwa (born 1948) is the governor of Imo State, Nigeria. He became governor after being elected in 1999. Udenwa won reelection in 2003. He is a member of the People's Democratic Party. Udenwa is also an Igbo chief. Current governors of Nigerian states Abia: Orji Uzor Kalu Adamawa: Bon..
Achill, Ontario
Achill is a community on Bailey Creek in south-central Ontario. Achill is in Adjala-Tosorontio Township, in Simcoe County. ..
Achillas of Alexandria
Achillas served as Patriarch of Alexandria (head of the church that became the Coptic Church and the Orthodox Church of Alexandria) between 312 and 313. |- style="text-align: center;" ..
Achilla Orru
King Achilla Orru Apaa-idomo is a Uganda-born blind musician who has been based in Toronto, Canada since 1995. His primary instrument is the lukembé. His ethnic background is Karamojong. The group he performs with is called Baana Afrique. External link [Achilla Orru: official site] ..
Achillbeg
right Achillbeg (Irish: Acaill Beag, Little Achill) is a beautiful small island in County Mayo, Ireland, just off the southern tip of Achill Island. It was evacuated in 1965 and the inhabitants were settled on the main (Achill) island, and nearby mainland. The main settlement was in the centr..
Achille
Achille may refer to: Achille Paganini, son of violin virtouso Niccolò Paganini.Achille, Oklahoma, USA.HMS Achille, four ships of the Royal NavyAchille, three ships of the French NavyPhilip Achille, UK harmonica player This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles ass..
Achille, Oklahoma
Achille is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 506. Contents 1 Geography2 Schools3 Demographics4 External links Geography Achille is located at [33°50′5″N, 96°23′25″W] (33.834640, -96.3901..
Achillea
Achillea is a genus of about 85 flowering plants, in the family Asteraceae, commonly referred to as yarrow. They occur in Europe and temperate areas of Asia. A few grow in North America. These plants typically have frilly, hairy, aromatic leaves. These plants show large, flat clusters of small fl..
Achilleid
The Achilleid is an unfinished poem of Statius. It details the early life of the Greek warrior Achilles. It says it will go on to relate the whole of his life, from birth to his death, including all the Trojan War; however the only extant portion finishes just after he is recruited to fight for the ..
Achilles
For other uses, see Achilles (disambiguation). The Wrath of Achilles, by François-Léon Benouville (1821-1859) (Musée Fabre) --> Topics in Greek mythology Gods Primordial gods and TitansZeus and the OlympiansPan and the nymphsApollo and DionysusSea-gods and Earth-gods Heroes Heracles an..
Achilles' heel
This article deals with the phrase "Achilles' heel". For the part of the body, see Achilles tendon; for the album, see Achilles Heel (album). An Achilles' heel is a fatal weakness in spite of overall strength, actually or potentially leading to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a ph..
Achilles, Kansas
Achilles (pronounced /uh-chill-us/) is a ghost town in Rawlins County, Kansas. Its heyday began in the 1870s and ended in roughly 1915 when the railroad bypassed Achilles and with more use of the automobile, Achilles declined. Most of the businesses were defunct by the mid- to late-1930s. Over th..
Achilles (automobile)
There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since June 2006. } The Achilles was an English shaft-drive voiturette m..
Achilles (disambiguation)
Achilles is the name of the Greek mythological hero of the Trojan War. Namesakes of the hero include: Achilles (play), a trilogy written by the Greek tragedian AeschylusAchilles' tendon in the leg, "Achilles tendon", sometimes informally called "Achilles."588 Achilles, the first-discovered of the ..
Achilles (play)
Achilleis is the convenient modern designationThe trilogy's title Achilleis, widely accepted by modern scholars, is not attested in ancient sources (Michelakis 1999) of a trilogy of plays written by the Greek tragedian Aeschylus. It follows the Greek hero Achilles during the Trojan War, wherein he ..
Achilles Alexandrakis
There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since June 2006. } Achilles Alexandrakis is a fictional character from ..
Achilles Alferaki
Alferaki, Achilles Nikolayevich (Greek: ); (Russian: ), sometimes spelled as Akhilles or Ahilles (1846 - December 27, 1919), was a Russian composer and statesman of Greek descent. He was born in Kharkov (present-day Ukraine). He spent all of his childhood in the city of Taganrog in the magnificen..
Achilles and Patroclus
The relationship between Achilles and Patroclus is a key element of the myths associated with the Trojan War, and has been the subject of some dispute in both the classical period and modern times. In the Iliad, it is clear that the two heroes have a deep and extremely meaningful friendship, but ..
Achilles and the Tortoise (disambiguation)
Achilles and the Tortoise, as a pair of characters, appear in a number of writings: Zeno's paradoxesLewis Carroll's What the Tortoise Said to AchillesDouglas Hofstadter's Gödel, Escher, Bach This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title...
Achilles de Flandres
Achilles de Flandres is a major character, primary antagonist, in Orson Scott Card's Shadow series (also known as the Bean Quartet). It is part of the universe created in the novel and short story Ender's Game. Achilles appears in the novels Ender's Shadow, Shadow of the Hegemon, and Shadow Puppets...
Achilles Heel (album)
Achilles Heel is the fourth and final album by indie rock band Pedro the Lion. It was released on May 25, 2004 on Jade Tree Records. Track listing Bands With Managers (3:46)Foregone Conclusions (2:27)The Fleecing (4:41)Discretion (2:50)Arizona (4:08)Keep Swinging (2:53)Transcontinental (2:38)I D..
Achilles Last Stand
"Achilles Last Stand" Song by Led Zeppelin From the album Presence Album released March 31, 1976 Genre Rock Heavy Metal Song Length 10:25 Record label Swan Song Producer Jimmy Page Track Number Track 1 "Achilles Last Stand" is a song by British rock group Led Zeppelin. It is found on ..
Achilles of Troy
Achilles of Troy is a thoroughbred horse. As a foal of 2003, he was a possible contender for the Triple Crown in 2006 but on April 5, 2006 it was announced that soreness will sideline Achilles of Troy from the Kentucky Derby and the Triple Crown and Paraneck Stables states Achilles of Troy will poin..
Achilles Painter
The Achilles Painter, working from the 460s to the 420s BC, is the pseudonym of an Attic Greek vase-painter of outstanding quality (see Pottery of Ancient Greece), whose refined figure of Achilles on a red-figure amphora of ca. 450–445 BCE in the Vatican Museum inspired Sir John Beazley to ..
Achilles Rink
The Frank L. Messa Rink at Achilles Center is a 2,225-seat multi-purpose arena in Schenectady, New York. It is home to the Union College Skating Dutchmen men's and women's ice hockey teams, members of the ECAC Hockey League. In 2004, it was renovated and renamed Frank L. Messa Rink at Achilles Cen..
Achilles Rizzoli
Achilles G. Rizzoli (1896 - 1981), anonymous during his lifetime, has since his death become celebrated as an outsider artist. He is an unusual example of an "outsider" artist who had considerable formal training in drawing. Rizzoli lived near the U.S. city of San Francisco, where he was employe..
Achilles Tatius
Achilles Tatius (in Greek Aχιλλευς Τατιος) of Alexandria was a Roman era Greek writer whose fame is attached to his only surviving work, the erotic romance The Adventures of Leucippe and Cleitophon. Contents 1 Life and minor works2 ''Leucippe and Cleitophon''3 Analysis..
Achilles tendon
This is about vertebrate anatomy. For the metaphor of a single vulnerable spot, see Achilles' heel. The Achilles tendon (or occasionally Achilles' tendon), (tendo Achillis) or the calcaneal tendon (tendo calcaneus) is a tendon of the posterior leg. It serves to attach the gastrocnemius (calf) and..
Achilles tendonitis
Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon (see Tendonitis). It is generally precipitated by overuse of the affected limb and is more common among athletes training under less than ideal conditions. It should not be confused with xanthoma of the tendon, which is the accumulation o..
Achilles tendon rupture
Achilles tendon rupture commonly occurs as an acceleration injury e.g. pushing off or jumping up. Diagnosis is made by clinical history; typically people say it feels like being kicked or shot behind the ankle, and by examination, when a gap may be felt in the tendon, and Simmond's test is positive...
Achille Baraguey d'Hilliers
Louis-Achille, comte Baraguey d'Hilliers (September 6, 1795 - June 6, 1878) was a Marshal of France and politician. Baraguey d'Hilliers was born in Paris, the son of the French revolutionary general Louis Baraguey d'Hilliers. He joined the French army and took part in the Russian campaign of 1812,..
Achille Bonito Oliva
Achille Bonito Oliva, (November 4, 1939) is a highly recognized and respected Italian contemporary art critic, author of essays on mannerism, and a teacher of History of Contemporary Art at La Sapienza University in Rome. Oliva has curated thematic and interdisciplinary exhibitions both in Italy a..
Achille Campanile
Achille Campanile (Rome, September 28, 1899 - Lariano, January 4, 1977) was an Italian writer, playwright, journalist and television critic. Works Ma che cosè questo amore (1927)Se la luna mi porta fortuna (1927)Agosto, mia moglie non ti conosco (1930)In campagna è un'altra cosa (1931)Cantilena ..
Achille Castiglioni
The modern furniture of italian designer Achille Castiglioni (Milan, 1918-2002) was often inspired by everyday things and makes use of ordinary materials. He uses the minimal amount of materials while creating forms with a maximum effect. Biography Achille Castiglioni studied architecture at the P..
Achille Compagnoni
Achille Compagnoni (September 26, 1914) is an Italian mountaineer. Biography Compagnoni was born in Sant'Antonio Valfurva, in the province of Sondrio (Lombardy). Together with Lino Lacedelli, he was the first man to reach the summit of K2 on July 31, 1954. The expedition was led by Ardito Desio. ..
Achille Devéria
Achille Jacques-Jean-Marie Devéria (February 6, 1800 – December 23, 1857) was a French painter and lithographer. He was the son of a civil employee of the navy and student of Anne-Louis Girodet-Trioson and Louis Lafitte (1770–1828). In 1822, he began exhibiting at the Paris Salon. At s..
Achille Emana
Achille Emana (born 5 June 1982) is a Cameroonian football defender who, as of 2006 was playing for Toulouse FC. He was a member of the Cameroonian 2006 African Nations Cup team, who exited in the quarter-finals. Clubs 1999-2000 : Valencia CF B2000-present : Toulouse FC External link [Caree..
Achille Ernest Oscar Joseph Delesse
Achille Ernest Oscar Joseph Delesse (3 February 1817 - 24 March 1881) was a French geologist and mineralogist. He was born at Metz. At the age of twenty he entered the Ecole Polytechnique, and subsequently passed through the Ecole des Mines. In 1845, he was appointed to the chair of mineralogy and ..
Achille Fould
Achille Fould (November 17, 1800 - October 5, 1867) was a French financier and politician. Born in Paris, the son of a successful Jewish banker, he was associated with and afterwards succeeded his father in the management of the business. As early as 1842 he entered political life, having been ele..
Achille Guénée
Achille Guénée (1 January 1809 - December 30, 1880) was a French lawyer and entomologist. Biography Achille Guenée was born in Chartres and died in Châteaudun. He was educated in Chartres where he showed a very early interest in butterflies encouraged and taught by François de Villiers (1790-1..
Achille Harlay de Sancy
Achille Harlay de Sancy, bishop of Saint-Malo (1581-November 20, 1646), the son of Nicolas de Harlay, seigneur de Sancy, was a French clergyman, diplomat and intellectual - noted as a linguist and orientalist. He was educated for a career in the Roman Catholic Church, but resigned his vocation to ..
Achille Lauro
The Willem Ruys The Achille Lauro The Achille Lauro was a passenger liner, most remembered for its 1985 [[wiktionary:Hijack|hijack]]ing. Ordered in 1938, her keel was laid in 1939 at Vlissingen, Netherlands, for Rotterdamsche Lloyd. Interrupted by World War II and two bombing raids, th..
Achille Loria
Achille Loria (March 2, 1857, Mantua - November 6, 1943) was an Italian political economist. He educated at the lyceum of his native city and the universities of Bologna, Pavia, Rome, Berlin, and London. He became professor of political economy in the University of Siena in 1881; and he has held a ..
Achille Marozzo
Achille Marozzo was a Bolognese fencing master teaching in the Dardi tradition. His text Opera Nova dell'arte delle armi, roughly equivalent to The New Art of Arms was published in 1536. ..
Achille Occhetto
Achille Occhetto Achille Occhetto (born 3 March 1936) sporadically nicknamed Akel, is an Italian political figure. Biography Occhetto was born in Turin. He served as the secretary-general of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) between 1988 and 1994 (which became the Democratic Party of the Lef..
Achille Starace
--> Achille Starace (August 18 1889, Gallipoli—April 29 1945, Milan) was a prominent leader of Fascist Italy prior to and during World War II. Early life and career Born to a wine and oil merchant, Achille Starace attended the Lecce Technical Institute as a young man, and earned a degree i..
Achille Talon
Achille Talon is a comic book and the name of the main character, created by Michel Regnier (who is best known by his pseudonym Greg). It began circulation in 1963. This series, which he both wrote and illustrated, presents the comic misadventures of the eponymous anti-hero. The name derives fro..
Achille Togliani
Achille Togliani (January 16, 1924 - August 1995) was an Italian singer and actor born in Pomponesco, Mantua. He was a participant in the first Sanremo Music Festival, and had an affair with Sophia Loren. External links ..
Achille Tramarin
Achille Tramarin is an Italian politician. A founding member of the Liga Veneta in 1979 and party national secretary from 1979 to 1984, he was elected at the Italian Chamber of Deputies in 1983, so he was the first member of Parliament for any of the autonomist parties merged in the Lega Nord in 1..
Achille Urbain
Achille Joseph Urbain (May 9, 1884 – 1957) was a French biologist and director of the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris from 1942 to 1949. ..
Achille Valenciennes
Achille Valenciennes (August 9, 1794 - April 13, 1865) was a French zoologist. Valenciennes was born in Paris, and studied under Georges Cuvier. Valenciennes' study of parasitic worms in humans made an important contribution to the study of parasitology. He also carried out diverse systematic class..
Achille Van Acker
Achille Van Acker (April 8, 1898—July 10, 1975) was Prime Minister of Belgium in three different cabinets from 1945 to 1958, for a total period of 7 years. Terms: February 12, 1945—March 13, 1946March 31, 1946—August 3, 1946April 23, 1954—June 26, 1958 Van Acker is known as ..
Achille Varzi
Achille Varzi (August 8, 1904 – July 1]], 1948, was an Italian Grand Prix motor racing champion. Achille Varzi on the cover of a book celebrating his victories. Career Born in Galliate, province of Novara (Piedmont), Achille Varzi was the son of a prosperous textile manufacturer. As a young..
Achille Zavatta
Achille Zavatta (May 6, 1915 - November 16, 1993) was a French clown, artist and circus operator. Achille Zavatta was born in La Goulette, Tunisia, the son of Federico Zavatta, a circus owner. He started performing in his family's circus show at the age of three, forming with his brothers Michel an..
Achillobator
Achillobator (a-KIL-o-BAH-tor; "Achilles' warrior/hero") is a genus of dromaeosaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Period of Central Asia. It was probably an active bipedal predator, hunting with the large sickle-shaped claw on the second toe of each hind foot. It was a large dromaeo..
Achill Island
Location of Achill Island. Keem Bay on Achill Island Achill Island (Irish; Acaill, Oileán Acla) in County Mayo is the largest island off Ireland, and is situated off the west coast. It has a population of 2700. Its area is 57 square miles (146 square kilometres). Achill is attached to..
Achill Sound
Gob an Choire (The name is often Anglicised as Achill Sound, though this is unofficial) is a village in County Mayo, in the Republic of Ireland. Achill Sound is located on the east side of Achill Island, the first settlement on the island after crossing the Michael Davitt Bridge, a swing bridge th..
Achiltibuie
Achiltibuie ( Aichillidh Bhuidhe in Gaelic )is a long linear village in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, on the Coigach coast of northwestern Scotland, overlooking Loch Broom and the Summer Isles which lie to the west. Located 10 miles northwest of Ullapool, Achiltibuie is home to the Hydroponicum, a ga..
Achim
Achim [ˈaxiːm] is a municipality and the largest town (population 30,110 (June 2005)) in the district of Verden, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Weser, approx. 17 km northwest of Verden, and 16 km southeast of Bremen. The mayor is Christoph Rippich. Ach..
Achimaas
Achimaas may refer to one of several people: Achimaas, the father of Achinoam, wife of Saul (1 Samuel 14:50).Achimaas, Son of Sadoc, the priest. According to the Bible, he was a swift-footed messenger in the service of David during the rebellion of Absalom. He brought from Jerusalem news of the enem..
Achimelech
Achimelech may refer to one of several people: Achimelech was the priest of Nob who extended hospitality to David during his flight from the court of Saul. For this he was put to death, together with all the priests of Nob, except Abiathar, his son, who escaped and joined David (I Kings 21-22). Achi..
Achimenes
Achimenes is a genus of about 25 species of rhizomatous herbs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. They have a multitude of common names such as Magic Flowers, Widow's Tears, Cupid's Bower or Hot Water Plant. The plant's name comes from the Greek word meaning "suffer from cold." The genus..
Achimota Secondary School
The Achimota School, popularly known as "Motown", is an elite secondary school in Accra Ghana, established in 1927. Founded by Sir Gordon Guggisberg, John Kwegyir Aggrey and Rev Andrew Fraser. It has educated many Ghanaian leaders, including Kwame Nkrumah, and Jerry John Rawlings. The school is bo..
Achim Albrecht
This does not cite its [[Opentopia:Citing sources|references or sources]]. You can [[Opentopia:WikiProject Fact and Reference Check|help]] Wikipedia by introducing appropriate citations. Achim Albrecht was a bodybuilder and former professional wrestler, best known for his appearances in the WBF/W..
Achim Benning
Achim Benning (born 20 January 1935 in Magdeburg) is a German actor and director. Benning finished his actor training in 1959 and was thereafter engaged at various German theatres. Starting in 1971, he began to work as a director, enabling him to become a director at the Viennese Burgtheater. ..
Achim Gercke
Achim Gercke (August 3, 1902 - ?) was a Nazi politician. Born in Greifswald, Gercke became a department head of the NSDAP in Munich on January 1, 1932. In April 1933, he was appointed to the Ministry of the Interior, where he served as an "expert" on racial matters. When Gauleiter Rudolf Jordan cla..
Achim Heukemes
Achim Heukemes (1951–) is a German ultramarathon runner known for his 4,568 kilometre run through Australia. He started from Fremantle on 2nd April 2005 and finished in Sydney after 43 days, 13 hours and 8 minutes later. By this feat, he beat the previous world record of Serge Girard from 1999..
Achim Müller
Professor Achim Müller (born in Detmold, Germany) is a German scientist. He completed his doctorate with Prof. O. Glemser at the University of Göttingen on a topic of experimental thermochemistry in 1965. Müller finished his habilitation on a topic of vibrational spectroscopy in 1967. In 1977 he ..
Achim Schwarze
Achim Schwarze (born 1958) is a German author, his works include self-help books and are influenced by black humour and anarchism. External link [Official homepage of Achim Schwarze (German)] ..
Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner (born 1961 in Brazil) is a German expert in environmental politics. From 2001 to 2006 he was Director General of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN). Since June 2006 he is Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)...
Achin
Achin can refer to: Achin, Afghanistan, a district of Nangarhar ProvinceA previous name of Aceh, Indonesia This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly..
Achin, Afghanistan
Achin is a district in the south of Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, bordering on Pakistan. Its population, which is 100% Pashtun, was estimated at 86,963 in 2002, of whom 34,700 were children under 12. The district centre is Sra Kala. Achin is home to the Shinwar tribe, one of the largest Pashtun..
Achinhoan
Achinhoan is a village on the Kintyre peninsula in the Scottish council area of Argyll and Bute. ..
Achinoam Nini
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Achinsk
Achinsk (Russian: ) is a city in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, located at the intersection of the Chulym River and Trans-Siberian Railway, at [56°15′N 90°30′E] Population: 118,744 (2002); 85,000 (1969); 32,000 (1939). Achinsk was founded in 1682; town status was granted in 1782. C..
Achintee
Achintee is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achintyakumar Sengupta
Achintyakumar Sengupta (1903-1976), was a renowned Bangladeshi author. He was born in Noakhali. Contents 1 Life2 Works2.1 Novels2.2 Story Collections2.3 Poetry2.4 Biographies2.5 Others3 References Life He was educated in South Subabarn College, got a B. A..
Achintya Bheda-Abheda
Achintya Bhedabheda is a Vedanta doctrine taught by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu as a synthesis of the teachings of all the Vaishnava sampradayas. It means "inconceivably (achintya) dualistic (bheda) and monistic (abheda)". This central concept of Gaudiya Vaishnava Theology teaches that the absolute real..
Achiote
Achiote, or Achiotl, (Bixa orellana) is a shrub or small tree from the tropical regions of the Americas, also known also by its Tupi name of urucum. It is cultivated there and in Southeast Asia, where it was introduced by the Spanish in the 17th century. It is best known as the source of the natur..
Achipatti
Achipatti is a census town in Coimbatore district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], Achipatti had a population of 7459. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Achipatti has an average literacy ra..
Achira
Achira may refer to: Canna (plant), also called achiraAchira, Greece, a city in Aitolia-Acarnania redirect [[Template:Disambig]]..
Achirimbi II
Achirimbi II was the tenth king or Fon of Bafut who ruled over Bafut and adjoining areas in a semi-autonomous fashion. His reign lasted from 1932 to 1968, and included the time of handover from the British protectorate of British Cameroon to the independent country of Cameroon. He was preceded by Ab..
Achish
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Achish - angry, perhaps only a general title of royalty applicable to the Philistine kings. Name of two kings of Gath (which is identified by most scholars as Tell es-Safi). (1.) The king..
Achitophel
Achitophel may refer to: The Vulgate spelling of Ahitophel, a Biblical figureAbsalom and Achitophel, a poetic political satire by John Dryden This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to..
Achit Nuur
Achit Nuur is the largest freshwater lake in the Uvs Aymag (province) of Mongolia, in the west of the country. At an elevation of 1435 m above sea level it covers an area of 290 km². It is 28 km long, 16 km wide, and 10 m deep. The coast is covered with steppes, mostly hilly but swampy on the north..
Achiwib
Achiwib is a community in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Lat: 2.3Long: -59.5833333Elevation: 708 ft ..
Achi Brandt
Achi Brandt (born 1938, in Givat-Brener, Israel) is an Israeli mathematician, noted for his contributions to multigrid methods. Brandt got his Ph.D. degree at the Weizmann Institute of Science in 1965, with a thesis on numerical methods in hydrodynamics and magnetohydrodynamics. He is a faculty at..
Achkan
Achkan (Urdu: اچکن) is a long jacket worn in South Asia, and together with the Sherwani, is traditionally associated with the Northern Indian, frequently Muslim, aristocracy. The Achkan orignated in Central Asia and was court dress of nobles of Turkish and Persian origin in the Delhi Sultanate a..
Achkhoy-Martan
Achkhoy-Martan (Russian: ) is a village in the Chechen Republic, Russia. It is the administrative center of Achkhoy-Martanovsky District. According to 2002 Census, the population in 2002 was 16,742. Geographical location: [43°11′N 45°17′E]. ..
Achkhoy-Martanovsky District, Chechen Republic
Achkhoy-Martanovsky District (Russian: ), also spelled Achkhoi-Martan is a raion (district) in the Chechen Republic, Russia ((number seven on the map). The village of Achkhoy-Martan is the administrative center of the District. Population: 64,839 (2002); 56,000 (1995). State health facilities ..
Achladi
Achladi (Modern Greek: Αχλάδι, Katharevousa: -ον meaning "pear"), other forms: Ahladi, older forms: Achladion and Ahladion may refer to several villages that begin with this name in Greece: Achladi, a village in the Chania PrefectureAchladi, a village in the island of and the Euboea prefect..
Achladia
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Achladia (disambiguation)
Achladia (Modern Greek: Αχλαδια meaning "pear tree"), other forms: Achladia, Achladea, Ahladia may refer to several village that begin with this name in Greece: Achladia, a subdivision of Porto Rafti ESE of Athens in the Attica prefecture and regionAchladia, a village in the Drama Prefecture..
Achladies
Achladies or Ahladies (Modern Greek: Αχλαδιές, Katharevousa: -ον meaning "pear trees") may refer to three villages that begin with this name in Greece: Achladies, a village in the Chania PrefectureAchladies, Ioannina:*Achladies, a village in the Ioannina Prefecture east of Theriakissi*Ach..
Achladies, Ioannina
Achladies or Ahladies (Modern Greek: Αχλαδιές, Katharevousa: -ον meaning "pear trees") may refer to three villages that begin with this name in the Greek prefecture of Ioannina: Achladies, a village located east of TheriakissiAchladies, a village located north of Derviziana redirect [[Tem..
Achlaena
Achlaena may mean: In the Regnum Animalia - AchlaenaIn the Regnum Plantae - Achlaena This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended arti..
Achlaena (Poaceae)
Achlaena is a kind of plant coming from the family of Poaceae, order Poales, subclass Liliidae, class Liliopsida, division Magnoliophyta. Species Arthropogon xerachne EkmanSinonym Arthropogon ..
Achlain
Achlain is a village in the Inverness committee area of Highland, Scotland. ..
Achlorhydria
Achlorhydria or hypochlorhydria is decreased production of gastric acid by the stomach. Its main cause is antibody production against parietal cells, the cells that normally produce the acid, and is therefore an autoimmune disorder. It also occurs after long-term proton pump inhibitor therapy, or in..
Achlys
For the plant genus named Achlys, see Achlys (plant) Achlys (Gk. Achlys) according to some ancient cosmogonies, the eternal night, and the first created being which existed even before Chaos. According to Hesiod, she was the personification of misery and sadness, and as such she was represented on ..
Achmad Yani Airport
DESCRIPTION Achmad Yani International Airport is located in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. It has 2 runways, the first one just about 1,000 metres so it just capable for small propeller aeroplane. The seconds one is about 2,500 meters long, and capable for a Boeing 737 plane. The airport apr..
Achmat Dangor
Achmat Dangor is a South African writer. He was born in Johannesburg in 1948. His most important works include the novels Kafka's Curse (1997) and Bitter Fruit (2001), but he is also the author of three collections of poetry, a novella and a short-story collection. He is the winner of many literary ..
Achmed (The Symphony of Ages)
Achmed is one of the three original main characters in Elizabeth Haydon's series, the Symphony of Ages. Achmed is a sarcastic and often offensive character, but he retains his loyalty to those he cares most for, and they usually learn to accept his humour as it is. Achmed is originally called "the B..
Achmed Abdullah
Achmed Abdullah's real name was Alexander Nicholayevitch Romanoff (1881 - 1945) and he was born in Russia. As a writer, he first saw his work being adapted into films from 1920 on. He was the author of the progressive Chinese drama “Chang” in 1927 and earned an Academy Award nomination for col..
Achmelvich
Achmelvich is a settlement situated in the Highland region of Scotland. The name comes the Gaelic "Ach" - a plain or meadow and "mealvaich" - sandy dunes. (An unsurprising name as the beach is dominated by sandy dunes and machair.) Achmelvich lies just three miles north west of Lochinver in the nor..
Achmet
Achmet is the turkish transliteration of a Arabic given name Ahmed that comes from the Arabic Triconsonantal root of H-M-D ("praise"), meaning "highly praised" implying "one who constantly thanks God". One of prophet Muhammad's many names is Ahmed. Achmet may refer to: Achmet I, sultan of the Ott..
Achmetha
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Achmetha - (Ezra 6:2), called Ecbatana by classical writers, the capital of northern Media. Here was the palace which was the residence of the old Median monarchs, and of Cyrus and Cambyses..
Achmet (oneiromancer)
Achmet, son of Seirim (Gk. Achmet huios Seireim), the author of a work on the Interpretation of Dreams, Oneirocritica, is probably the same person as Abu Bekr Mohammed Ben Sirin, whose work on the same subject is still extant in Arabic in the Royal Library at Paris, (Catal. Cod. Manuscr, Biblioth. ..
Achmore
Achmore (Gaelic spelling Acha Mòr) is a village in the Scottish Outer Hebrides, on the island of Lewis. The village is the only one on Lewis which does not lie on the coast. An ancient stone circle lies close to the village. External links [Stone circle] ..
Achnacarnin
Achnacarnin is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achnacarry
Achnacarry is a small hamlet, private estate, and a castle in the Lochaber region of Highland, Scotland, about 15 miles north of the town of Fort William near the village of Spean Bridge. The present castle is a Scottish Baronial style home dating from 1802, although the Chiefs of the Cameron Clan ..
Achnacloich
Achnacloich is the name of two places in Scotland: Achnacloich, Argyll and Bute, on the southern shore of Loch EtiveAchnacloich, Highland, on the Sleat peninsula, Isle of Skye redirect [[Template:Disambig]]..
Achnaconeran
Achnaconeran is a village in the Inverness committee area of Highland, Scotland. ..
Achnacroish
Achnacroish is a village on the Scottish island of Lismore. ..
Achnafauld
Achnafauld is a village in the Scottish council area of Perth and Kinross. ..
Achnagarron
Achnagarron is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achnaha
Achnaha is a village in Ardnamurchan, Lochaber, in the Scottish council area of Highland. One of the local tourist attractions is a volcanic crater[link]. ..
Achnahaird
Achnahaird is a small settlement on Achnahaird Bay in Ross-shire, in the Scottish council area of the Highland. External links [Panorama of Achnahaird Bay] (QuickTime required) ..
Achnairn
Achnairn is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achnalea
Achnalea is a hamlet near Strontian, Sunart, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. ..
Achnamara
Achnamara is a village in the Scottish council area of Argyll and Bute. ..
Achnasheen
Achnasheen (Gaelic Achadh na Sine) is a small village in the Highland council area of Scotland. Despite the size of the village, Achnasheen is also the name of a postal district which covers several much larger communities. This dates from the time when the village railway station was an important ..
Achnasheen railway station
Achnasheen railway station is a remote station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line, serving the villages of Achnasheen and Ledgowan in the north of Scotland. It was once an important railhead, handling passengers, mail and freight bound for parts of Wester Ross, including Gairloch and the Loch Torridon are..
Achnashellach
Achnashellach is an area in Wester Ross (Scottish Highlands) at the eastern end of Loch Dùghaill. It is on the A890 road and benefits from a railway station on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line. See also Achnashellach Forest External links [Its entry in the Gazetteer for Scotland][the Achn..
Achnashellach Forest
Achnashellach Forest is a large area of the Scottish Highlands lying between Glen Carron and Loch Monar. It is accessible from the A890 road, which it lies both sides of and from Achnashellach railway station. External links [Website for visitors to the forest]*[Map sources] fo..
Achnashellach railway station
Achnashellach railway station is a railway station serving Achnashellach on the Dingwall and Skye Railway, in Wester Ross, Scotland. The station lies between Strathcarron and the Glen Carron platform. The line was opened on 5 August 1870. External links [Train times] and [station i..
Achnashellach Station
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Achnastank
Achnastank is a village in the Scottish council area of Moray. ..
Achod Bagratuni
Achod Bagratuni was Prince of Armenia (732-745). He was preceded by Smbat II Bagratuni and superseded by Grigor Mamikonian. See also Armenia ..
Acholeplasma
Acholeplasma are wall-less bacteria in the Mollicutes class. They include saprotrophic or pathogenic species. There are 15 recognised species. The G+C content is low, ranging from 26 - 36% (mol%). The genomes of Acholeplasma species range in size from 1.5 to 1.65 Gbp. Cholesterol is not required fo..
Acholeplasmataceae
The Acholeplasmataceae are an order of Mollicutes (Bacteria without cell walls), containing one recognised genera and one genera at the Candidatus state (yet to be formally recognised). ..
Acholi
Acholi (also Acoli) are the people of the districts of Gulu, Kitgum and Pader, a region known as Acholiland in northern Uganda and in Magwe County in southern Sudan numbering about thirty to fifty thousand people. Contents 1 Language2 History3 Religion4 Notable Acholi people..
Acholiland
Acholiland, Uganda Acholiland or "Acholi-land" (also known as Acholi sub-region) is an inexact term that refers to the region traditionally inhabited by the Acholi ethnic group in northern Uganda. It is composed of the present-day Ugandan districts of Gulu, Kitgum, and Pader. While Acholi a..
Acholi language
Acholi (also Acoli, Akoli, Acooli, Atscholi, Shuli, Gang, Lwoo, Lwo, Log Acoli, Dok Acoli) is a language primarily spoken by the Acholi people in the districts of Gulu, Kitgum and Pader, a region known as Acholiland in northern Uganda. Acholi is also spoken in the southern part of the Opari Distri..
Achomawi
Achomawi basket-maker in 1923 The Achomawi were Native Americans who lived in northern California. They lived in the Pit River basin near Montgomery Creek in Shasta County to Goose Lake on the Oregon line. They were closely related to the Atsugewi. The Achomawi spoke a Palaihnihan language. ..
Achondrite
An Achondrite is a stony meteorite that is made of material similar to terrestrial basalts or plutonic rocks. Compared to the chondrites, they have all been differentiated and reprocessed to a lesser or greater degree due to melting and recrystallization on or within meteorite parent bodies. As a re..
Achondrogenesis
Achondrogenesis is a number of disorders which are the most severe form of congenital chondrodysplasia (malformation of bones and cartilage). These conditions are characterized by a small body, short limbs, and other skeletal abnormalities. As a result of their serious health problems, infants with ..
Achondrogenesis, type 2
Achondrogenesis, type 2 is a severe, inherited disorder of bone growth. The disorder is characterized by a short body and limbs and a lack of bone formation in the spine and pelvis. Achondrogenesis, type 2 is a subtype of collagenopathy, types II and XI. Infants with this disorder have short arms a..
Achondroplasia
Achondroplasia is a type of genetic disorder that is a common cause of dwarfism. People with this condition have short stature, usually reaching a full adult height of around 4'0" (1.2 metres). Contents 1 Incidence/Prevalence2 Clinical features3 Causes4 Diagnosis4.1 Radi..
Achonry
Achonry (Achadh Conaire in Irish) is a village in County Sligo, Ireland. See also List of towns in the Republic of Ireland ..
Achor
Achor - trouble, a valley near Jericho, so called in consequence of the trouble which the sin of Achan caused Israel (Josh. 7:24,26). The expression "valley of Achor" probably became proverbial for that which caused trouble, and when Isaiah (Isa. 65:10) refers to it he uses it in this sense: "The va..
Achorion
Achorion is a genus of fungus much resembling Trichophyton, but with longer filaments. The name is from the Latin diminutive of Greek αχωρ meaning "dandruff". A. quinckeanum — the species which causes mouse favusA. schoenleinii — the species which causes favus in manA. arloingi, ..
Achosnich
Achosnich is a hamlet in the Scottish council area of the Highland. It is the nearest settlement to Ardnamurchan Point. ..
Achoti
Achoti (meaning "My Sister" in Hebrew), is an organization of Mizrahi Jewish women in Israel, focused primarily on the economic struggles of Mizrahi Jewish women, but also involved in peace movement activities. ..
Achots
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Achrafieh
Achrafieh, sometimes spelled as Ashrafieh (and could grammatically be pronounced as "Ashrafi'ya"), is a part of Beirut, the capital city of Lebanon. It is located on a hill in the eastern part of Beirut. Up until the 1930s, it was largely composed of farmland owned and farmed by a few families. Othe..
Achraf Tadili
Achraf Tadili (born July 8, 1980) is a Canadian athlete competing over 800 metres. Achievements Year Tournament Venue Result Extra 2003 Pan American Games Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic 1st 1:45.05 PB 2006 Commonwealth Games Melbourne, Australia 2nd External links IAAF profile for [..
Achramorphidae
Achramorphidae is a family of the order Leucosolenida. ..
Achranich
Achranich is a hamlet on the Ardtornish estate, Morvern, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. External link [Gazetteer for Scotland] ..
Achray, Ontario
Achray is a campground on Grand Lake in northern Algonquin Provincial Park. Achray is located in Southern Unorganized Nipissing in Nipissing District in northeastern Ontario. It was originally a station on the main line of the Canadian National Railway, which no longer runs through Algonquin Park...
Achreamie
Achreamie is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achriabhach
Achriabhach is a hamlet in Glen Nevis, Lochaber, Highland, Scotland. ..
Achriesgill
Achriesgill is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achromatic telescope
The achromatic telescope is a refracting telescope that is constructed to correct for chromatic aberration. When an image passes through a lens, the light is diffracted at different angles for different wavelengths. This produces focal lengths that are dependent on the color of the light. So, for ..
Achromatopsia
Achromatopsia is a medical condition (also called maskun or rod monochromatism) characterized by a low cone cell count or lack of function in cone cells; these are the light receptors responsible for color perception. It is endemic on the atoll of Pingelap and was described by Oliver Sacks in Isla..
Achsah
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Achsah - "anklet", was Caleb ben Yefune's only daughter (1 Chr. 2:49). She was offered in marriage to the man who would lead an attack on the city of Debir, also called Kirjath-sepher/Kirj..
Achshaph
Achshaph - "fascination", a royal city of the Canaanites, in the north of Canaan (Josh. 11:1; 12:20; 19:25). It was in the eastern boundary of the tribe of Asher, and is identified with the modern ruined village of Kesaf or Yasif, N.E. of Acco. ..
Achso
Achso is a 2005 EP by Ricardo Villalobos. It was released by Cadenza on double LP. Contents 1 Track listing1.0.1 Side A1.0.2 Side B1.0.3 Side C1.0.4 Side D Track listing Side A "Ichso" (11:58)Side B "Duso" (11:19)Side C "Erso" (12:49)Side D "Sieso" (13:44) ..
Achstetten
Achstetten is a village in the northernmost municipality of the Biberach district in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. As of 2005, it had a population of 3,756. Home of Christoph Martin Wieland Notable people from Achstetten Christoph Martin Wieland, German poet ..
ACHT
ACHT is an acronym used in telecommunications, standing for Average Call Hold Time, usually measured in seconds. The ACHT is the mean duration a call. ..
Achtan
In Irish mythology, Achtan was the mother of Cormac by Art mac Cuinn. ..
Achterberg
Achterberg in the municipality of Rhenen. Achterberg ([51°58′N 5°35′E]) is a town in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Rhenen, and lies about 5 km west of Wageningen. In 2001, the town of Achterberg had 785 inhabitants. The built-up area of the..
Achterbos
Achterbos ([52°13′N 4°56′E]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the municipality of De Ronde Venen, directly north of Vinkeveen. Achterbos has about 420 inhabitants.Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Kerncijfers postcodegebieden 2004 [link]: postcode..
Achterdam
The Achterdam is a red light district in the Dutch city of Alkmaar, 30 km North of Amsterdam. It is 150m long street with window-prostitution on both sides. Mainly Eastern-Europe girls are working in this area, since they are not allowed to work at other places in the Netherlands (such as De Wallen)..
Achterdijk
The village (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Achterdijk in the municipality of Zederik. Achterdijk ([51°53′N 5°2′E]) is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Zederik, and lies about 7 km northeast of Gorinch..
Achterhoek
''For the hamlet near Nijkerk, see Achterhoek (Nijkerk). The Achterhoek is a region in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the east part of Gelderland. The region lies between the IJssel, Oude IJssel, German border and the province Overijssel. It is a very rural area, with lots of free space,..
Achterhoek (Nijkerk)
Achterhoek in the municipality of Nijkerk. Achterhoek ([52°13′N 5°24′E]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Nijkerk, and lies about 6 km north of Amersfoort.ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005..
Achterhuis
Achterhuis can refer to: Hans Achterhuis Dutch philosopherThe Annexe Anne Frank's house in AmsterdamThis is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the..
Achterveld
The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Achterveld in the municipality of Leusden. Achterveld ([52°8′N 5°30′E]) is a town in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Leusden, and lies about 8 km east of Amersfoort. I..
Achterwehr
Achterwehr is a municipality, located in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde in the German Bundesland of Schleswig-Holstein. Achterwehr is situated 12 km west of Kiel and about 5 km south of the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal. The Autobahn 210 from Kiel to Rendsburg passes to the north of Achterweh..
Achterwetering
Achterwetering in the municipality of De Bilt. Achterwetering ([52°9′N 5°9′E]) is a village in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of De Bilt, and lies about 4 km northwest of Bilthoven. The statistical area "Achterwetering", which also can include ..
Achter de Kazerne
Scarlestadion Achter de Kazerne is a football stadium in Mechelen, Belgium. It is used for football matches and is the home ground of Y.R. K.V. Mechelen. The stadium holds 14,145. The stadium is called 'Achter de Kazerne', which means the same as 'Behind army Barracks'. It is called this way becau..
Achthoven
Achthoven is the name of two villages in the Netherlands: Achthoven (Utrecht)Achthoven (South Holland) This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you may wish to change the link to point directly to ..
Achthoven (South Holland)
The village (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Achthoven in the municipality of Zederik. Achthoven ([51°58′N 4°0′E]) is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Zederik, and lies about 7 km south of IJsselstein. ..
Achthoven (Utrecht)
Achthoven in the municipality of Montfoort. Achthoven ([52°3′N 4°59′E]) is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is a part of the municipality of Montfoort, and lies about 6 km northwest of IJsselstein.ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2..
Achthuizen
The town centre (darkgreen) and the statistical district (lightgreen) of Achthuizen in the municipality of Oostflakkee. Achthuizen ([51°41′N 4°17′E]) is a town in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Oostflakkee, and lies about 17 km south of..
Achtkarspelen
Achtkarspelen is a municipality in the northern Netherlands. Population centres Augustinusga (Stynsgea)Boelenslaan (Boelensloane)Buitenpost (Bûtenpost)Drogeham (Droegeham)Gerkesklooster-Stroobos (Gerkeskleaster-Strobos)HarkemaKootstertille (Koatstertille)Surhuisterveen (Surhústerfean)Surhuizum..
Achtland
redirect [[Template:Not verified]] In Irish mythology, Queen Achtland married one of the Tuatha Dé Danann who were the people of the goddess Danu. Achtland herself was a mortal woman, and as an adult she was infamous for her displeasure in what she found available to her among human men. It is ..
Achtmaal
Achtmaal is a little village in the South of the Netherlands falling under the municipality of Zundert. There are many successful tree nurseries now. It lies on the border with Belgium. The country site is lovely because of the nice forests where many people come to walk or drive through with a bicy..
Achtoty
Achtoty (Scottish Gaelic: Achadh Toitidh) is a village in the Scottish Highland Council area. ..
Achtrup
Achtrup (danish: Agtrup, frisian: Åktoorp) is a municipality in Nordfriesland district, in northern Germany. The municipality covers an area of 29.90 km². Of the total population of 1,529, 789 are male, and 740 are female (Dec 31, 2002). The population density of the community is 51 inhabitant..
Achttienhoven
The village (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Achttienhoven in the municipality of Nieuwkoop. Achttienhoven ([52°9′N 4°51′E]) is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Nieuwkoop, and lies about 7 km north of ..
Achtung, die Kurve!
Achtung, die Kurve!, also known as Zatacka is a freeware, multiplayer DOS computer game that supports up to six-player gaming. The game author or authors are unknown, and the game is allegedly from 1995. At the end of a game, the words Konec hry appear on the screen, and from this one might specula..
Achtung Baby
Achtung Baby is an album by Irish rock band U2, released on November 19 1991. The album was released nearly two years after lead vocalist Bono announced the band would have to "go away and dream it all up again", following the mixed reception of 1988's Rattle and Hum. "Achtung, Baby!" in German ..
Achtung Spitfire!
Achtung Spitfire! is a strategy computer game released by Avalon Hill in 1997. It is set during World War II. External link [Achtung Spitfire!] at MobyGames ..
Achumawi language
The Achumawi language (also Achomawi or Pit River language) is the native language spoken by the Pit River people of present-day California. The term Achumawi is an anglicization of the name of the Fall River band, ajúmmááwí, from ajúmmá "river". Originally there were nine bands, wit..
Achurch
Achurch (formerly Asenciran) is a village in the English county of Northamptonshire. It was called Asechirce in the Domesday Book. ..
Achut Kanya
Achut Kanya is a 1936 Indian Hindi/Urdu film produced by Bombay Talkies ( Himanshu Rai) and directed by Franz Osten. Music is by Saraswati Devi and lyrics by J.S. Cashyapp. The movie stars Ashok Kumar (cast after the original hero had eloped with the producer's wife and leading lady) and Devika Ran..
Achvaich
Achvaich is a village in the Scottish council area of the Highland. ..
Achyrachaena mollis
The annual herb Achyrachaena mollis bears the common name blow-wives, which is both singular and plural. It is a flower which grows to approximately one foot in height on a strong, straight stem. Atop the stem is a large, rounded bud which opens into a spherical cluster of flowers. The actual flow..
Achyuta Deva Raya
Vijayanagara Empire Sangama Dynasty Harihara Raya I Bukka Raya I Harihara Raya II Virupaksha Raya Bukka Raya II Deva Raya I Ramachandra Raya Vira Vijaya Bukka Raya Deva Raya II Mallikarjuna Raya Virupaksha Raya II Praudha Raya Saluva Dynasty Saluva Narasimha Deva Ray..
Achyuta Panikkar
Achyuta Panikkar, was an astronomer of the Kerala school founded by Madhava of Sangamagrama. See also Kerala SchoolIndian mathematicsIndian mathematicians ..
Achyuta Pisharati
Achyuta Pisharati (1550–1621) was a renowned Sanskrit grammarian, astrologer and mathematician of his time. He was a student of Jyestadeva and a member of Madhava of Sangamagrama's Kerala school. He is remembered mostly for his part in the composition of his student Melpathur Narayana Bhattath..
Achyuthan A
There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since June 2006. } Dr. Achyuthan A is a civil engineer who specialises ..
Achy Breaky Song
Achy Breaky Song is a song by "Weird Al" Yankovic. It is a parody of "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus. Track Listing The following tracks are on the single: "Achy Breaky Song" – 3:23 See also List of singles by "Weird Al" YankovicList of songs by "Weird Al" Yankovic "Weird Al" Yanko..
Achy Obejas
Achy Obejas (born 1956 in Havana, Cuba) is a writer and journalist living in Chicago, Illinois. After leaving Cuba at the age of six, she lived in Michigan City, Indiana until she moved to Chicago in 1979. Since 1991, she has been a journalist with the Chicago Tribune, working as a culture writer...
Achzib
This entry incorporates text from the public domain Easton's Bible Dictionary, originally published in 1897. Achzib - falsehood. (1.) A town in the Shephelah, or plain country of Judah (Josh. 15:44); probably the same as Chezib of Gen. 38:5 = Ain Kezbeh. (2.) A Phoenician city (the Gr. Ecdippa),..
Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein
Ach Gott, vom Himmel sieh darein (Oh God, look down from Heaven) is a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach. In Wolfgang Schmieder's catalogue of Bach's works, it is BWV 2. It was written in Leipzig for the second Sunday after Trinity, and was first performed on 18 June, 1724. It is based on a chorale o..
Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid
Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid (Oh God, how much heartache) is a cantata by Johann Sebastian Bach. In Wolfgang Schmieder's catalogue of Bach's works, it is BWV 3. It was written in Leipzig for the second Sunday after Epiphany, and was first performed on 14 January, 1724. It is based on a chorale o..
AC Horsens
AC Horsens is a Danish football team, playing in the best Danish league, the Superliga. They play on Forum Horsens Stadion in Horsens. The Club was founded in 1994, as an alliance between Horsens Forenede Sportsklubber (Founded 1915) and FC Horsens. Current squad Accurate of July 1 2006. | width..
Aïcha
Aïcha is the name of a French song written by the singer songwriter Jean-Jacques Goldman. The word Aïcha (عائشة) is an Arabic female name. The song’s original performer is the Algerian Raï artist Khaled. The original French single was never released in an album, though Khaled's 1996 albu..
Aşchileu Mare, Cluj
Aşchileu Mare is a location in Cluj County, Romania. ..
A Challenge of Honour
A Challenge of Honour is the Dutch music project of Peter Savelkoul. It is usually classified as martial, industrial, ambient, neofolk and neoclassical. Albums Only Stones Remain (2001)The Right Place (2001)Wilhelm Gustloff (2002)Aurore de Gloire (2003)Monuments (2004) External links [A Chall..
A Challenge to the Cowards of Christendom
A Challenge To The Cowards Of Christendom is the second album by the controversial Christian garage-punk band The Knights of the New Crusade, and their debut release on Alternative Tentacles Records, the label owned and founded by Jello Biafra. Already raising hackles amongst both the Contemporary ..
A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure
A Chance to Cut Is a Chance to Cure is a 2001 album by electronic music group Matmos. The album consists primarily of samples of medical procedures, including plastic surgeries, liposuctions, hearing tests and bonesaws. The album maintains a sense of humour in contrast with the serious nature of ..
A Change Is Gonna Come
A Change Is Gonna Come may refer to: A Change Is Gonna Come (album), by Leela James"A Change Is Gonna Come" (song), by Sam Cooke"A Change Is Gonna Come" (The West Wing), title of an episode in the West Wing television series This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles..
A Change Is Gonna Come (album)
A Change Is Gonna Come is the debut album of Soul and R&B singer Leela James. It was released on June 21 2005. Track listing IntroMusicGood TimeGhettoSlappy (InterLude)Soul FoodRainMarried (InterLude)When You Love SomebodyMistreating MeDon`t SpeakBummy (InterLude)My JoyIt`s AlrightDidn`t IPrayerI..
A Change Is Gonna Come (song)
"A Change Is Gonna Come" Single by Sam Cooke From the album Ain’t That Good News B-side "Shake" Released December 1964 Format 7" single Recorded December 21, 1963 Genre Soul Length 3:12 Label RCA Victor Records Producer Hugo PerettiLuigi Creatore Chart positions #31 (U.S.) Sam Cook..
A Change Is Gonna Come (The West Wing)
"A Change Is Gonna Come" is episode 117 of The West Wing. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Plot While preparing the upcoming China summit, the Chinese are insulted by President Bartlet's acceptance of a Taiwanese independence movement flag at a prayer ..
A Change of Mind
A Change of Mind is the twelfth episode of the television series The Prisoner. Additional guest cast Doctor - George PravdaNumber Forty-Two: Kathleen BreckSupervisor - Peter SwanwickLobo man - Thomas HeathcoteCommittee chairman - Bartlett MullinsNumber Ninety-Three - Michael MillerSocial group m..
A Change of Pace
A Change of Pace is a four-piece emocore band from Peoria, Arizona which mixes their own brand of metal, punk and emo. The band was on both the 2005 and 2006 Warped Tours. Contents 1 Band members2 Discography2.1 EP2.2 Full-length2.3 Compilations3 External links Ban..
A Change of Seasons
A Change of Seasons is a 1995 EP by progressive metal band Dream Theater. It comprises the 23-minute title track and a collection of bonus live covers performed at a fan club concert at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London, England. The title track includes samples from the film Dead Poets Society. ..
A Change Would Do You Good
"A Change Would Do You Good" Single by Sheryl Crow From the album Sheryl Crow Released 1997 Genre Rock Length 3:50 Label A&M Writers Sheryl CrowJ. TrottB. MacLeod Producers Sheryl Crow Sheryl Crow singles chronology "Hard to Make A Stand" (1997) "A Change Would Do You Good" (1997) "Hom..
A chaos of desire
The correct title of this } is }}}. The initial letter is capitalized due to [Naming conventions #Lower case first lettertechnical restrictions]. 'a chaos of desire' is the fifth album by the Dark ambient band black tape for a blue girl. It was released in 1991 by Projekt Records. Trac..
A Chaque Pas
A Chaque Pas was the third single from the winner of the french version of Pop Idol - A La Recherche De La Nouvelle Star, Jonatan Cerrada. Aswell as the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 entry for France. "A Chaque Pas" Single by Jonatan Cerrada Released March 2004 Format CD single Length 3:11 ..
A Charlie Brown Celebration
A Charlie Brown Celebration is one of many prime-time animated TV specials based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz, who introduced the hour-long special. It was originally aired on the CBS network in 1982. It consists of a number of stories adapted from the comic strip. T..
A Charlie Brown Christmas
For the album, see A Charlie Brown Christmas (album). Cover from the soundtrack album for A Charlie Brown Christmas A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) is the first of many prime-time animated TV specials based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. It was produced by forme..
A Charlie Brown Christmas (album)
There are at least two versions of the Christmas music album A Charlie Brown Christmas. Vince Guaraldi The original release by Vince Guaraldi and his trio was in 1965, as the soundtrack to the Christmas television special A Charlie Brown Christmas. It is among the most popular holiday albums of al..
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is one of many prime-time animated TV specials based upon the popular comic strip Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz. It was originally aired on the CBS network in 1973. On Thanksgiving, the gang ends up having dinner at the ping-pong table with toast, popcorn, and desserts..
A Charlie Brown Valentine
A Charlie Brown Valentine is an animated television special, based on characters from the Charles M. Schulz comic strip Peanuts. It stars Charles M. Schulz's beloved Peanuts characters during the week leading up to Valentine's Day. It appeared on ABC for the first time on February 14, 2002 and was ..
A Chau
A Chau (鴉洲) is an island in the inner most of Starling Inlet in the north-eastern New Territories of Hong Kong. It is under the administration of North District. The island falls within the Closed Area. ..
A Child's Garden of Verses
A Child's Garden of Verses is a collection of poetry for children by the Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The collection first appeared in 1885 under the title Penny Whistles, but has been reprinted many times, often in illustrated versions. It contains about 65 poems including the cherished..
A Child's History of England
right A Child's History of England is a book by Charles Dickens. It first appeared in serial form in Household Words, running from January 25, 1851 to December 10, 1853 and was first published in three volume book form in 1852, 1853, and 1854. Dickens dedicated the book to "My own dear childr..
A Children's Story
A Children’s Story (Certi bambini), directed by Andrea and Antonio Frazzi in 2004, is an Italian film which focuses on the life of an eleven year old boy growing up in an envronment of poverty and criminality in Naples. This was the second film to be made by the Frazzi twins, Il cielo cade (starri..
A Child Called "It"
A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive is David J. Pelzer's 1995 autobiographical account of his maltreatment as a child by his alcoholic mother, Catherine Roerva, who singled him out much more so from among her other children as an object of abuse. The abuse gradually began when he wa..
A Child From The South
A Child From the South was a 1991 television movie about a Nadia (played by Josette Simon), a young journalist, in political exile from South Africa since her father's assassination twenty years earlier and her return to cover a United Nations conference. It was written by Chris Austin, Gill Bond a..
A Child in the Dark, and a Foreign Father
'[[Wikisource:A Child in the Dark, and a Foreign Father|A Child in the Dark, and a Foreign Father]]' is a short story written by the iconic Australian writer and poet, Henry Lawson. The story, often considered to be partially autobiographical, considers the rather bleak relationship between a man an..
A Chinese Ghost Story
A Chinese Ghost Story (Chinese: 倩女幽魂; Pinyin: qiànnǚ yōuhún; Wade-Giles: Ch'ien-nü Yu-hun, literal meaning: "The Spirit of a Beauty") is a 1987 Hong Kong movie starring Leslie Cheung, Joey Wong and Wu Ma, directed by Ching Siu-tung and produced by Tsui Hark. The story was inspired (..
A Chinese Odyssey
A Chinese Odyssey (Chinese: 大話西遊) is a series of two 1994 films, directed by Jeffrey Lau. They are some of actor Stephen Chow's most famous movies, the first one being [[A Chinese Odyssey Part One: Pandora's Box]] (西遊記第壹佰零壹回之月光寶盒) and the second one being [[A Chin..
A Chinese Syllabary Pronounced According to the Dialect of Canton
A Chinese Syllabary Pronounced According to the Dialect of Canton (粵音韻彙) is a book written by Wong Shik Ling (黃錫凌) within a few years before being published in Hong Kong, 1941. It is one of the most influential books on the research of Cantonese pronunciation. Many Chinese dictionari..
A Chipmunk Christmas
A Chipmunk Christmas is an animated christmas television special, featuring characters from Alvin and the Chipmunks. It aired on NBC in 1981, nine years after the death of Alvin and the Chipmunks creator Ross Bagdasarian (also known as David Seville). Voice actors and their characters Ross Bagdasa..
A Chorus Lie (Will & Grace)
A Chorus Lie is the sixteenth episode of season four of the television situation comedy Will & Grace. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Contents 1 Plot2 Additional cast2.1 Guest Stars3 Episode info Plot Jack gets an audition for t..
A Chorus Line
For the 1985 movie of the same title, see A Chorus Line (film). A Chorus Line is a Broadway musical that opened at the Shubert Theatre July 25, 1975 and closed there April 28, 1990 after 6,137 performances. It held the distinction of being the longest running show on Broadway until it was surpassed..
A Chorus Line (film)
A Chorus Line is a 1985 musical film, based on the Broadway musical of the same title, starring Michael Douglas and Alyson Reed. It was directed by Richard Attenborough and written by Michael Bennett, Nicholas Dante, James Kirkwood, Jr. and Arnold Schulman. External link ..
A Christmas Album
This page is about the album by Amy Grant. For the Barbra Streisand album, see A Christmas Album (Barbra Streisand). For the Bright Eyes album, see A Christmas Album (Bright Eyes album) A Christmas Album is the seventh album by Christian music singer Amy Grant, released in 1983 (see 1983 in mu..
A Christmas Album (Bright Eyes album)
A Christmas Album is an album by Bright Eyes released in 2002. The proceeds of the album go to the Nebraska AIDS Project. A couple of songs have been used in the media. "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" appeared in the 2004 film, Imaginary Heroes, and "Blue Christmas" was used in an episod..
A Christmas Carol
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. A Christmas Carol (full title: A Christmas Carol in Prose, Being A Ghost Story of Christmas) is Charles Dickens' "little Christmas Book" first published on December 17, 1843 and illustrated by John Leech. The story met with instant success, selling six tho..
A Christmas Carol (1910 film)
A Christmas Carol, is a 1910 silent film by J. Searle Dawley which runs 17 minutes and one of the earliest film adaptations of Charles Dickens' famous 1843 novella. It starred Marc McDermott as Ebenezer Scrooge and Charles Ogle as Bob Cratchit. External links ..
A Christmas Carol (1938 film)
A Christmas Carol is a 1938 film adaptation of Charles Dickens's novelette. Made by MGM, and originally intended to star Lionel Barrymore, who played the role of Scrooge annually on radio, but was forced to drop out of the film because of his arthritis, the movie starred Reginald Owen as Scrooge an..
A Christmas Carol (1971 film)
A Christmas Carol (1971) is a 28-minute animated cartoon adaptation of Charles Dickens' venerable novella. It was animated and directed by Richard Williams, and starred Alastair Sim as the voice of Ebenezer Scrooge (a role Sim had previously performed in the 1951 live-action film Scrooge). Michael..
A Christmas Carol (1984 film)
A Christmas Carol is a 1984 television movie adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous 1843 novella. It was directed by Clive Donner (who had been an editor on an earlier film version of the story, 1951's Scrooge) and stars George C. Scott in an acclaimed performance as Ebenezer Scrooge. Filming was d..
A Christmas Carol (1999 film)
A Christmas Carol is a 1999 television movie adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous 1843 novella. It was directed by David Hugh Jones and stars Patrick Stewart as Ebenezer Scrooge. Trivia Liz Smith appears as Mrs. Dilber in both this version and the 1984 version with George C. Scott. External lin..
A Christmas Carol (2003 film)
A Christmas Carol is a 2003 anime version of Charles Dickens's Christmas story A Christmas Carol. The film was produced by Jetlag Productions and distributed in the United States by Goodtimes Entertainment. It was written by Jack Olesker and directed by Toshiyuki Hiruma Takashi. The voice cast inc..
A Christmas Carol (2004 film)
A Christmas Carol, also known as A Christmas Carol: The Musical, is a 2004 television movie filmatization of a 1994 stage musical of the same name, with songs written by Alan Menken (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics). The musical is an adaptation of Charles Dickens' famous 1843 novella of the same nam..
A Christmas Carol (disambiguation)
A Christmas Carol* usually refers to the 1843 novella by Charles Dickens. A Christmas Carol may also refer to any of the following adaptations of that novella: A Christmas Carol (1910 film)A Christmas Carol (1938 film)Scrooge (1951 film), released as A Christmas Carol in the United StatesA Christm..
A Christmas for Shacktown
A Christmas for Shacktown is a Donald Duck comic strip story written by Carl Barks in January, 1952. The Duck family goes on a fund-raiser for a Christmas party for the ghetto. Plot [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The story begins with Donald's nephew..
A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector
A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector is an album of Christmas songs; a collaboration between many pop/R&B artists that had records produced by Phil Spector. In 2003, the album was ranked number 142 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Brian Wilson of the..
A Christmas Gift of Love
A Christmas Gift of Love Album by Barry Manilow Released 2002 Genre Easy Listening/Pop Length 30:33 Label Columbia U.S. Certification Gold Barry Manilow Chronology Ultimate Manilow(2002) A Christmas Gift of Love(2002) 2 Nights Live!(2004) A Christmas Gift of Love was an album released..
A Christmas Story
''For the Christian Christmas story, see Nativity of Jesus Tagline: Peace, Harmony, Comfort and Joy...Maybe Next Year. A Christmas Story is a 1983 semi-biographical film based on the short stories of author Jean Shepherd collected in the book In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash and "Wanda Hickie..
A Christmas to Remember
A Christmas to Remember is a 1999 Christmas album by Amy Grant with the Patrick Williams Orchestra, which became certified gold. It is her third Christmas album with a blend of some traditional songs but mostly originals. Track listing A Christmas to Remember (4:21) (written by Amy Grant, Chris ..
A Christmas Tree and a Wedding
"A Christmas Tree and a Wedding" is a short story by Dostoevsky. It is narrated by an awkard outcast attending a Christmas party. This man, although invited, knows only the host and talks to no one. Directly due to his aloof nature, he observes party's guest of honour take special interest in one o..
A Chump at Oxford
A Chump at Oxford, directed by Alfred Goulding and released in 1940 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, was the penultimate Laurel and Hardy film made at the Hal Roach studios. Originally released as a featurette at forty mins long, twenty minutes were later added for the British and European distribution. T..
Čachtice
Čachtice is a village in western Slovakia with a population of 3,611 (1991). The village is situated between the Danubian Lowland and Little Carpathians. It is best known for the ruins of the nearby Čachtice Castle, home of the world's most prolific female serial killer Elizabeth Báthory. The ..
Čachtice Castle
The Čachtice Castle [pronounced: cha-kh-tyitse] (Slovak: Čachtický hrad, Hungarian: Csejte vára) is a castle ruin in Slovakia next to the village of Čachtice. The castle was a residence and later the prison of the world's most prolific female serial killer Elizabeth Báthory. View ..

 

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