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L'Aigle
There is also, in Switzerland, a commune called Aigle, in the canton of Vaud, located in the district of Aigle. L'Aigle is a commune of the Orne départment, in France. This commune used to be known as Laigle. According to Orderic Vitalis, the nest of an eagle (aigle in French) was discovered duri..
L'Aiglon
L'Aiglon was the nickname of Napoleon's son, Napoleon II of France. The name is French for "eaglet" (a young eagle). It is also the name of a play, L'Aiglon, by Edmond Rostand about Napoleon II's life. Based on Rostand's play, Arthur Honegger and Jacques Ibert composed an opera in five acts, also w..
L.A. Is My Lady
L.A. Is My Lady is a 1984 album by the American singer Frank Sinatra. This was Sinatra's final studio album of the 1980s and arguably the last true original album he recorded. Under the direction of arranger/producer Quincy Jones, the album incorporated more synthesizers and slick production tec..
Laçin
Laçin is a district of Çorum Province of Turkey. Çorum | Alaca | Bayat | Boğazkale | Dodurga | İskilip | Kargı | Laçin | Mecitözü | Oğuzlar | Ortaköy | Osmancık | Sungurlu | Uğurludağ ..
Lai
For the city in Chad, see Laï. For the Chinese surname, see Lai (surname). A Lai was a song form composed in northern Europe, mainly France and Germany, from the 13th to the late 14th century. The poetic form of the lai usually has several stanzas, none of which have the same form. As a result, ..
Laibach
Laibach can be one of the following: Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, called Laibach in GermanLaibach (band), Slovenian industrial musical groupLaibach (album), self-titled debut album by that band See also, Congress of Laibach, held in 1821 in Ljubljana/Laibach. Laibach is derived from German ..
Laibach (album)
Laibach was the debut album of Slovenian industrial group Laibach. It was first released in 1985, although it was only in 1995 that it was released on CD. The tracks "Police Blow" and "First TV Generation" were composed by Laibach's sub-group 300000 VK. Track listing "Dear Friends" - 1:51"Power" ..
Laibach (band)
Laibach is a Slovenian experimental music group, strongly associated with industrial, martial and neo-classical. Laibach formed June 1 1980 in Trbovlje, Slovenia, Laibach represents the music wing of the Neue Slowenische Kunst (NSK) art collective, of which it was a founding member in 1984. The nam..
Laibin
Laibin (simplified Chinese: 来宾; pinyin: Láibīn) is a prefecture-level city in China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Contents 1 Geography and climate2 History3 Administration4 Demographics5 Economy6 Culture7 Notable People8 Tourism9 External..
Laich-kwil-tach
Laich-kwil-tach is the proper spelling in the Kwak'wala language of the name used for themselves by the Southern Kwakiutl people of Quadra Island and Campbell River in British Columbia, Canada. There are two main groups: the Weewaikai (Cape Mudge Band) and Wewaykum just across on the Vancouver Isla..
Laichingen
Laichingen is a town near Ulm in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It has 10,964 inhabitants (2005). External links http://www.laichingen.de ..
Laicist Turks who are murdered
The following are prominent Turkish intellectuals, proponents of laicism, the strict separation of church and state, who were murdered for their convictions. Contents 0.1 Abdi İpekçi0.2 Uğur Mumcu0.3 Ahmet Taner Kışlalı0.4 Bahriye Üçok0.5 Muammer Aksoy1 See a..
Laid
Laid is the sixth release and fifth studio album by the British alternative rock band James. It was released on October 5, 1993. Track listing "Out To Get You""Sometimes (Lester Piggott)""Dream Thrum""One Of The Three""Say Something""Five-O""P.S.""Everybody Knows""Knuckle Too Far""Low, Low, Low""..
Laidcenn mac Buith Bannaig
Laidcenn mac Buith Bannaig of Clonfert-Mulloe, died 661, is the ascribed author of the earliest survived example of a loricae, or breastplate, a term applied to a genre of charm-prayers, derived from the Pauline conception of life as an armed struggle. The most well-known loricae is St. Patrick's Br..
Laidlaw
One of Laidlaw's 40,000 yellow school buses Laidlaw, currently organized as Laidlaw International, Inc. NYSE: [LI] (and with corporate headquarters in Naperville, Illinois), is a North American corporation which is involved with contract school bus service, intercity passenger route ..
Laidlaw, British Columbia
Laidlaw is the western part of Hope, British Columbia on the south side of the Fraser River and along the Trans Canada Highway. ..
Laidley
Laidley may refer to: Dean Laidley, Australian rules footballer and coachLaidley, a town and Shire in South East Queensland, Australia. redirect [[Template:Disambig]]..
Laidley, Queensland
Laidley is a town (pop. 3,500) and the administrative centre of the Laidley Shire LGA situated in the Lockyer Valley of South East Queensland, Australia. The township lies 83 km west of Brisbane, the state capital. The Shire covers an area of 694 km² with a population of approximately 13,500. The ..
Laidulf of Capua
Laidulf (Laidolfo) was a son, probably the youngest or second youngest, of Pandulf Ironhead. He probably never expected to inherit much, especially with so many cousins vying for their rightful inheritances. He was the count of Teano. He is implicated, however, in the assassination of his brother, L..
Laid (song)
"Laid" is the title song of the Manchester rock band James' album Laid. Emotionally evocative it is among other things known for being used in American wedding celebrations. ..
Laid Back
The term '[[wiktionary:laid-back|laid back]]' is often used to describe a person who has a mild and easy-going personality. It can also be used to describe a place or situation (i.e. a laid-back atmosphere) that is quiet, relaxed or casual. Laid Back are a Danish pop duo formed in 1979 comprising k..
Laid Saidi
Laid Saidi is an Algerian who claims he was imprisoned, for several years, in a CIA black site in Afghanistan called "the salt pit". [Algerian Tells of Dark Term in U.S. Hands], New York Times, July 7 2006 [- mirror] Saidi was imprisoned near Khalid el-Masri during the five mont..
Laietani
The Laietani were an ancient Iberian (Pre-Roman) people of the Iberian peninsula (the Roman Hispania). They are believed to be of Iberian language. External links [Detailed map of the Pre-Roman Peoples of Iberia (around 200 BC)] ..
Laie Hawaii Temple
Lāie Hawai'i Temple is the fifth oldest church temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints still in operation. It is also the oldest temple still operating that was built outside of the state of Utah. Located in the town of Lāi, thirty-five miles from Honolulu on the island of Oa..
Laie Holloway
Louis Alexander Holloway, Jr., commonly Laie ,born May 2, 1981 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi is an United States Army war veteran and freelance graphic artist. Laie was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas and assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment. ..
Laighstonehall
Laighstonehall is a residential area of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is located in the southwestern area of Hamilton. And is bounded by Earnock and Fairhill. ..
Laigne
In Irish mythology Laigne son of Eremon was joint High King of Ireland with his brothers Muimne and Luigne for three years following the death of their father. Muimne died at Cruachan, and his brothers were killed in battle by Ir, Orba, Fearon and Ferga, the four sons of Eber Finn. |- style="text-..
Laigueglia
Laigueglia is a town and commune in the province of Savona, in Liguria 8northern Italy. Liguria · Communes of the province of Savona Alassio | Albenga | Albisola Superiore | Albissola Marina | Altare | Andora | Arnasco | Balestrino | Bardineto | Bergeggi | Boissano | Borg..
Laiharaoba
Laiharaoba is a folk dance of Manipur, India. ..
Laihia
Laihia (Laihela in Swedish) is a municipality of Finland, founded 1576 through separating from Isokyrö and Mustasaari. It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of the Ostrobothnia region. The municipality has a population of 7,567 (2005) and covers an area of 509 km² of which..
Laika
For other uses, see (disambiguation)}}}. Laika (from Russian: Лайка, "Barker") was a Russian space dog that became the first living creature from Earth to enter orbit. She was launched into space on Sputnik 2, a Soviet spacecraft, on November 3, 1957. Like many other animals in space, she die..
Laika (band)
This article is about the Too Pure band. For information about Laika the space dog, see Laika. Laika is a UK-based indie / experimental band founded in 1993 by vocalist/lyricist Margaret Fiedler and producer/engineer Guy Fixsen. Together with bassist John Frenett, Fiedler was previously a member of..
Laika (disambiguation)
Laika, the Russian space dog, was the first terrestrial creature to visit outer space. Other uses derived from her name include:*Laika, a pop group named in her honor.*Laika Dog another band named for the cosmonaut; also a play-on-words: "Laika Dog" is pronounced exactly as "Like a Dog."*Laika and ..
Laika Come Home
Laika Come Home is a Gorillaz remix album released in July 2002 (see 2002 in music). Unlike a typical remix album, it is done by just one group, Spacemonkeyz. It contains most of the songs from the Gorillaz' first album, Gorillaz, but remixed in dub and reggae style. The album features Terry Hall,..
Laika Dog
Laika Dog is a rock band fronted by former Terrorvision frontman Tony Wright. The band is named after space dog Laika, and a pun on 'like a dog' Band members Tony – Vocals & GuitarsSim – GuitarsParry – DrumsPaddy – Bass References [Official Laika Dog website] ..
Laika Entertainment House
LAIKA is owned by Phil Knight, co-founder and Chairman of Nike. The company was rebranded as LAIKA in 2005, when it absorbed Vinton Studios, an animation leader and innovator for more than 30 years. LAIKA/house produces animated commercials and shorts for global clients including Coca-Cola, Wrigle..
Laikipia District Kenya
The Lakipia district is located in the central region of Kenya, on the equator. The district has two major urban centres: Nanyuki to the southeast, and Nyahururu to the southwest. The Kikuyu form about 60% of the population, with the balance composed of several other ethnic communities, including ..
Laila
Laila is an Indian actress, she has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi language films. She made her debut in the Vijaykanth starrer Kallazhagar. The Mumbai based Laila then worked with Ajith in "Dheena" and "Parthen Rasithen" with Prashanth . Then came "Dil" and "Pithamagan" with Vikram...
Lailat al Miraj
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Laila Ali
Laila Ali (born in Miami Beach, December 30, 1977), is the daughter of the boxer Muhammad Ali and Veronica Porsche Ali. Laila, who is a personal trainer in Los Angeles, surprised the boxing world in 1999, by announcing she would try her hand at women's boxing. Contents 1 Biography2&nbs..
Laila Bagge
Laila Bagge (born December 15, 1973) is a Swedish dance-pop singer and songwriter. She received ballet training in Gothenburg, Sweden, and initially joined a Swedish girl group called Joy. The group broke up before releasing any material. Bagge signed with GVC records in Japan and Motown Recor..
Laila Brenden
Laila Brenden (b. 1956) is a Norwegian author. She was born in Oslo, and now lives in Jessheim. She has written the "Hannah" series of novels and several non-fiction books for children. ..
Laila Dåvøy
Laila Dåvøy (b. August 11, 1948) is a Norwegian politician (Christian Democrats). She was Minister of Children and Family Affairs (2001–2005) and Minister of Labour and Administration (1999–2000). A nurse by education, she has been leader of the Norwegian Nurses' Union (1992–19..
Laila el-Haddad
Laila El-Haddad is a Palestinian journalist and writer based between Gaza and the United States, who writes principally for the Al-Jazeera Satellite Channel's english language website and the Guardian Unlimited. The mother of a young child named Yousuf, she was schooled in Bahrain and the United St..
Laila Eloui
Laila Ahmed Elouiليلى أحمد علوي (born January 4, 1962 in Cairo), sometimes credited as Laila Elwy or Layla Elwy, is an Egyptian actress. Her maternal grandmother is Greek. External links ..
Laila Freivalds
Laila Freivalds (born June 22, 1942) is a Latvian-born Swedish Social Democratic politician and a former Swedish Minister for Justice and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Freivalds was born in Riga, Latvia during World War II, and escaped to Sweden with her family. She graduated with a Candidate of..
Laila Harré
Laila Jane Harré is a New Zealand politician and trade unionist. She was a Member of Parliament for the left-wing Alliance party, and later became the party's leader after the group experienced a schism. Harré was born in 1966, and was educated in Auckland. At university, she gained both a Ba..
Laila Hirvisaari
Laila Ellen Kaarina Hirvisaari (until 2004 known as Laila Hietamies; born June 7, 1938 in Vyborg) is a Finnish author and writer. When Laila Hirvisaari was 3 years old, her father Aarne died in the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union, so she has no memories of him. After the war, ..
Laila Marrakchi
Laila Marrakchi is Moroccan film maker, she's most famous for the controversial film Marock. See also Sanaa Hamri ..
Laila Morse
Laila Morse (born Maureen Oldman, sometimes credited as Jackie Wyles, on August 1, 1945 in London), plays Mo Harris on the popular BBC One soap opera EastEnders. She is the sister of actor Gary Oldman. She was married to Gerald Bromfield from 1962 to 1970 and they had 2 children, Gerry and Tracy..
Laila Novak
Laila Novak, born as Laila Nyborg in Nybro, Kalmar län, Sweden. Swedish model and actress. Filmography 1972 - Gli ordini sono ordini (IT)1972 - El metiche - (MEX)1972 - Vanessa - (MEX)1971 - Lawman/Lagens man - (US)1970 - Cruz de amor - (MEX)1970 - Paraiso - (MEX)1970 - Ha entrado una mujer - (ME..
Laila Peak
There are three peaks in Pakistan named Laila Peak. Laila Peak (Hushe Valley) (6096 or 6614m) in Hushe Valley, Karakoram,Laila Peak (Haramosh Valley) (6985m) in Haramosh Valley, Karakoram (near Chogurunma Glacier),Laila Peak (Rupal Valley) (5971m) in Rupal Valley, Himalaya. See also List of Mount..
Laila Peak (Haramosh Valley)
#endnote_coor] | First ascent = In 1979, by Hekiryou Alpine Club, Japan | Easiest route = }} Liala Peak in the Haramosh Valley, (near Chogurunma Glacier) is 6,985m high. It was first climbed by the Hekiryou Alpine Club of Japan in 1979. [link] Source Coordinates located using the d..
Laila Peak (Hushe Valley)
Laila Peak in Hushe valley near Gondogoro glacier is in Karakoram range and is 6,096m high. Its distinctive spear-like shape makes it one of the most beautiful mountains of the world. Its North West face has a slope of 45 degrees in more than 1500 vertical meters. It has been climbed at least on..
Laila Peak (Rupal Valley)
#endnote_] | First ascent = | Easiest route = }} Liala Peak in the Rupal Valley is 5,971m high. [link] In its north is the Rupal Glacier and in its east lies Rupal Peak (5,584 m). In the north of the Rupal Glacier is the Nanga Parbat massif that has many high peaks like Rakhiot Peak..
Laila Riksaasen Dahl
Laila Riksaasen Dahl (c) Kirkeinfo Lailia Riksaasen Dahl (born March 7 1947 in Oslo) is the current bishop of the Diocese of Tunsberg in the Church of Norway. Riksaasen Dahl is a graduate from both the University of Oslo (1970, cand.mag.degree) and MF Norwegian School of Theology (1990, cand..
Laila Rouass
Laila Rouass (born June 22, 1975) is an Indian actress popular in the United Kingdom. She was born in London to Moroccan-Indian parentage. She started her career as a VJ in Channel V in Mumbai, India. After shifting to UK, she became famous in the role of Bollywood actress Amber Gates in Footballer..
Lailoken
Lailoken was a Northern Brythonic prophet of the late 6th century. He is particularly associated with the Battle of Arfderydd in Cumberland (now Cumbria) and the area just to the north, over the border in modern Scotland. He apparently caused the battle and was subsequently sent mad with reproach. ..
Laim
Laim is a district of Munich, forming the 25th borough of the city. Originally its own independent locality, Laim was in existence before Munich. It was first documented between 1047 and 1053 as loco leima (in Leim village). At that time the village centre was Laim meadow, which was inaugurated o..
Laima
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. In Latvian mythology and Lithuanian mythology, Laima ("luck"; also Laime, Laimas māte) was the personification ..
Laima Liucija Andrikienė
Laima Liucija Andrikienė (born January 1, 1958 in Druskininkai) is a Lithuanian politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Homeland Union (Lithuanian Conservatives); part of the European People's Party. ..
Laimutė Baikauskaitė
Laimutė Baikauskaitė (born June 10, 1956) is a retired middle distance runner who represented the USSR and later Lithuania. She competed mainly in the 1500 metres, and won an Olympic silver medal in 1988. ..
Lain
Lain is an uncommon female name in English. Some people named Lain include: Chasey Lain, a porn star.Douglas Lain, a science-fiction author. It could also refer to: Lain (commune), a Commune in the French Yonne département.Laining, a synonym for Torah reading.Serial Experiments Lain, an anime seri..
Laindon railway station
Laindon station is railway station located in Laindon in the Basildon district of Essex, England. The station was opened in 1888 by the London Tilbury & Southend Railway and is located 22 miles (35.4 km) distant from Fenchurch Street. Train services are operated by c2c. The typical off-peak se..
Laine Theatre Arts
Laine Theatre Arts is a performing arts school located in Epsom, Surrey. It was opened by Betty Laine in 1974. The school offers Courses in Musical Theatre and Dance full-time from the age of 16. The school also offers a summer school programme. Some classes are also available for children. Classe..
Laing
Laing is a Filipino dish native to the province of Bicol. It is a spicy and creamy dish of Gabi (Taro) leaves, pork, and chilli peppers cooked in coconut milk. Laing can also refer to R. D. Laing, a Scottish psychiatrist. ..
Laing's Nek
Laing's Nek, or Lang's Nek is a pass through the Drakensberg, South Africa, immediately north of Majuba, at an elevation of 5400 to 6000 ft. It is the lowest part of a ridge which slopes from Majuba to the Buffalo River, and before the opening of the railway in 1891 the road over the nek was the mai..
Laingholm
Laingholm is a small community of 2,500 people situated in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland. The Auckland Region is one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand. We are a part of Waitakere City, New Zealand's first eco-city. The name is derived from the Laing family who farmed the area ..
Laingsburg
Laingsburg is the name of a number of places around the world: Laingsburg Municipality, Western Cape is a municipality in the Western Cape province of South AfricaLaingsburg, Western Cape is a town in the Western Cape province of South AfricaLaingsburg, Michigan is a city located in Shiawassee Count..
Laingsburg, Michigan
Laingsburg is a city in Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,223 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.3 km² (1.7 mi²). 4.3 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.60% is water. Demographics As of the ..
Laingsburg, Western Cape
Laingsburg is a town located in the Western Cape province in South Africa. History Laingsburg was first established in the 1870s by Stephanus Greeff. He bought the farm Vischkuil-aan-de-Buffelsrivier (fishing hole on the Buffalo River). The town only started developing when the railway line to ..
Laingsburg Local Municipality
Laingsburg Municipality is a municipality located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. As of 2001, the population is 6,681. Its municipality code is WC051. Contents 1 Government2 Geography2.1 Adjacent municipalities3 Demographics4 Cities and towns Government The..
Laing Art Gallery
The Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle Upon Tyne is located on New Bridge Street. It was founded in 1901, and opened in 1904. It hosts many different types of artwork, including oil painting, watercolours, glass, ceramic, and also contemporary art by up and coming artists. In front of the gallery is t..
Laing Harrow Shield
Laing Harrow Shield''' Champions 1998 New South Wales 1999 2000 New South Wales 2001 Hutt City United 2002 Australian Capital Territory 2003 Australian Capital Territory 2004 New South Wales* 2005 Australia Under 19s 2006 Australian Capital Territory * grand final washed out ..
Laing O'Rourke
Laing O’Rourke plc is the largest privately owned construction firm in the UK.It has offices in the UK, Germany, India, Australia and United Arab Emirates, with over 23,000 employees worldwide. Its chairman and Chief Executive is Ray O’Rourke.It was formed by the merger of Laing and R.O'Rourke..
Lainie Kazan
Lainie Kazan (born Lainie Levine on May 15, 1940 in New York City) is an American actress and singer. Born to an Ashkenazic Jewish father and a Sephardic Jewish mother, Kazan began her Broadway career as understudy to Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl, finally getting to go on eighteen months into the..
Lainio River
The Lainio River (sv:Laionoälven, Meankieli: Lainionjoki or Lainionväylä) is a river in Kiruna Municipality in the far north of Swedish Lapland. Its source is a mountain lake, Råstojaure (Meankieli: Rostujärvi), which lies along the border with Norway. 200 km from its source, the Lainio River f..
Laiochan
This article lacks information on the [Importanceimportance] of the subject matter. If you are familiar with it, please expand the article, or discuss its significance on the talk page. Laiochan is a female writer and illustrator (animanga inspired style) who specialices in fantasy, humo..
Lair
A lair is a place that animals use to hide themselves, while at sleep, hibernation or when they take part in reproduction. Some lair-using animals build their lairs, others use hollows which occur naturally, like caves. In Scots, lair is also used for a burial-plot in a graveyard. In mythology, ..
Laira
Originally Laira (or Lary or Leeri) was the name given to that part of the Plym estuary from the Cattewater up to Marsh Mills, Plymouth. It is thought to come from the Celtic word llaeru meaning 'to ebb or grow shallow'. ..
Laira (comics)
Laira is a fictional character in comic books from DC Comics. She was a Green Lantern from the world of Jayd. History Laira was trained and recruited by her father to take over his role as a soldier of the Guardians of the Universe. After the disappearance of their father, Kentor Omato she was app..
Laira Halt railway station
Not to be confused with Laira railway station. Laira Halt was a small railway station situated in the Laira district of Plymouth, Devon in England. It was situated close to the Laira engine shed. The station was opened by the Great Western Railway on 1 June 1904 along with several other small sta..
Laira railway station
Not to be confused with Laira Halt railway station. Laira railway station was the temporary terminus of the South Devon Railway from Exeter. It was situated on the outskirts of Plymouth, opening on 5 May 1848 and closing on 3 April 1848 after which trains continued the short distance to the more co..
Laira TMD
Laira TMD is a railway Traction Maintenance Depot & is situated outside Plymouth, England. The depot is operated by First Great Western. The depot code is LA. External Links An [overhead view] of the depot. References Rail Atlas Great Britain & Ireland, S.K. Baker ISBN 0-86093-553-1 ..
Laird, Ontario
Laird Township is a township in the Algoma District in Northern Ontario, Canada which Ontario Provincial Highway 17 passes through. Bar River is a hamlet on the northern boundary of the township, just south of the village of Echo Bay. Laird is a farming community and bedroom community east of Sault..
Laird Barron
Laird Barron (born 1970) is an author and poet, much of whose work is in the horror genre. He has also been the Managing Editor of the online literary magazine Melic Review. He lives in Washington. Barron was born in Palmer, Alaska and raised in a wilderness setting. The son of dogsledder John Barr..
Laird Cregar
Laird Cregar in "This Gun for Hire" (1942) Laird Cregar (28 July, 1913–9 December, 1944) was an American actor. Cregar was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died of a heart attack in Los Angeles, California. His funeral eulogy was delivered by Vincent Price. Cregar supported himse..
Laird Hamilton
Laird Hamilton (born Laird John Zerfas) is one of the most influential big wave surfers as of August 2000. Born on February 3, 1964 in San Francisco to a Greek father L. G. Zerfas and a Swedish mother JoAnn Zyriek, Laird was raised on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii from a very young age, two years ..
Laird Hayes
Laird Hayes (born October 3, 1949 in Santa Barbara, California) is an educator and National Football League Side Judge. He wears the uniform number 125. He graduated from San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, California. Hayes earned his bachelor's degree from Princeton University, New Jersey..
Laird Hill, Texas
Laird Hill is an unincorporated community in northwestern Rusk County, Texas. It has a population of approximately 300. The Leverett's Chapel Independent School District serves area students. ..
Laird township
Laird township can refer to these 2 townships: Laird township, OntarioLaird Township, Michigan ..
Laird Township, Michigan
Laird Township is a township in Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 634 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 490.5 km² (189.4 mi²). 487.1 km² (188.1 mi²) of it is land and 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²)..
Laird v. Tatum
In the 1972 lawsuit of Laird v. Tatum, the United States Supreme Court dismissed for lack of ripeness a claim in which the plaintiff accused the US Army of alleged unlawful "surveillance of lawful citizen political activity." The Court determined that the plaintiff's claim was based on the fear that..
Lairg
Lairg (Scottish Gaelic: An Luirg ) is a small town in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. It has a population of about 900. Situated at the south-eastern end of Loch Shin, it is unusual, if not unique, in the northern Highlands in being a sizable town that is not situated on the coast. The town's rela..
Lairg railway station
Far North Line Principal stations (from south to north) Inverness Beauly Muir of Ord Dingwall (for stations on the Kyle of Lochalsh Line) Alness Invergordon Fearn Tain Ardgay Culrain Invershin Lairg Rogart Golspie Dunrobin Brora Helmsdale Kildonan Kinbrace F..
Lairig Ghru
Lairig Ghru below on the right, seen from Braeriach. The Chalamain gap path goes off to the upper right. The Lairig Ghru is a pass in the Cairngorm mountains of Scotland. The pass has a long history, and was for many years used by drovers taking cattle between Deeside and Speyside. Modern roa..
Lairon
Lairon (コドラ Kodora in Japan, Stollrak in Germany and Galegon in France) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. It is a Steel/Rock type and lives deep inside mountains with Aron and Aggron where it feeds on iron to make its steel armor. Lairon comes from the word iron, and p..
Lair (video game)
Lair is a upcoming video game being developed by Factor 5 and published through Sony Computer Entertainment America for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console. Early Impressions Possible gameplay and plot The premise of the game is yet unknown. Although video footage shows dragons fighti..
Lair báln
"White mare." In Irish folklore, the moon. Ancient Kings of Ireland would perform a ceremonial mating with a white mare as a sort of coronation. ..
Lair of the White Worm
Lair of the White Worm is a horror novel by Anglo-Irish author Bram Stoker, who also wrote Dracula. It was published in 1911. This book centers on Adam Salton who is contacted by his great uncle in England, for the purpose of establishing a relationship between these last two members of the family..
Lais
Look up [[wiktionary:|}}}]] in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Lais may refer to one of the following Lais of Corinth, a courtesanLais of Hyccara, a courtesanLaïs, a musical groupPlural for Lai, a poetic formLais River in Arjeplog Municipality, Sweden. This is a [disambiguationdisambigua..
Laisa Vulakoro
Laisa Vulakoro is a Fijian female singer. She comes from the island of Yacata. Her music combines disco, rock and Fijian folk music. Vulakoro has performed since the 1980s. She has released sixteen albums. During a period in Australia in the nineties, Laisa performed with Australian rock legend, Jim..
Laisenia Qarase
Laisenia Qarase Order: 6th Prime Minister Term of Office: (1st time) July 4, 2000 - March 14, 2001 (2nd time) March 16, 2001 - present Followed: (1st time) military administration (2nd time) Ratu Tevita Momoedonu Succeeded by: (1st time) Ratu Tevita Momoedonu (2nd time) n.a. (..
Laisenia Qarase, Jr.
Laisenia Qarase, Jr. is a Fijian businessman. He is best-known as the son of Laisenia Qarase, Fiji's Prime Minister since 2000. Late in 2005, Qarase Jr. found himself at the centre of allegations made in parliament. The allegations, made by Senators Ponipate Lesavua and Ratu Dr. Epeli Nailatikau,..
Laisha Wilkins
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Laishram Monika Devi
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Laiskotellen
Laiskotellen (English translation: "Idling") was the Finnish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1964, performed in Finnish by Lasse Mårtenson. The song was performed fifth on the night (following Denmark's Bjørn Tidmand with Sangen Om Dig and preceding Austria's Udo Jürgens with Warum Nur Warum..
Laisser faire
Laisser faire is French for "[to] let [it] be", and is used in English as a synonym to "hands-off approach" in a wide variety of contexts (for instance: "a laisser faire way of bringing up children"). The phrase is related to laissez-faire (French: "[You should] let ..
Laissez-faire
Laissez-faire (lɛse fɛr) or laisser-faire is short for "laissez faire, laissez aller, laissez passer," a French phrase meaning "let do, let go, let pass." from the French diction first used by the eighteenth century Physiocrats as an injunction against government interference with trade, it bec..
Laissez Briller Le Soleil
Laissez Briller Le Soleil (English translation: "Let The Sun Shine") was the Belgian entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 1988, performed in French by Reynaert. The song was performed sixteenth on the night (following Norway's Karoline Krüger with For Vår Jord and preceding Luxembourg's Lara Fabia..
Laisse béton
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Laisse Tomber Les Filles
Laisse Tomber Les Filles is a French song composed by Serge Gainsbourg and performed by France Gall in 1964. It is a classic example of the yé-yé sound. In 1995, it was remade (after translation to English) as Chick Habit by April March. ..
Laisterdyke school
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Laisvės alėja
Laisvės Alėja (Eng. translation:Liberty Boulevard or Liberty Avenue) is a prominent pedestrian street in the city of Kaunas, Lithuania. It stretches between the prominent St. Michael the Archangel's Byzantine style church to the Central Post Office and Kaunas Zoological Museum around the Kau..
Lais of Corinth
Lais of Corinth was a legendary hetaera or courtesan of ancient Greece who was born probably in Corinth. Another hetaera (a younger one) with the same name was Lais of Hyccara. Since ancient authors in their (usually indirect) accounts often confuse them or do not indicate which they refer to, the t..
Lais of Hyccara
Lais of Hyccara (d. 340 BCE) was a legendary prostitute or courtesan of Ancient Greece. She was probably born in Hyccara, Sicily (in the place of modern Carini) and died in Thessalia. Another hetaera (an older one) with the same name was Lais of Corinth. Since ancient authors in their (usually indir..
Laitakaupungin valot
Laitakaupungin valot (Lights in the Dusk, lit. Lights of the Outskirts) is a Finnish 2006 film directed and written by Aki Kaurismäki. It is the last part of Kaurismäki's Finland trilogy. It is starred by Janne Hyytiäinen, Ilkka Koivula and Maria Järvenhelmi. The film is a comedy about a securi..
Laith
Laith was the fourth ruler of the Saffarid dynasty of Iran who ruled in the year 908-910. ..
Laithkirk
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Laitila
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Laity
In religious organizations, the laity comprises all lay persons collectively. This can mean either any person who is not a member of the clergy or of any monastic order or, within such an order, a monastic who is not a priest (c.f., lay brother). The Roman Catholic Church during its Second Vatican..
Laius
In Greek mythology, King Laius, or Laios of Thebes was a divine hero and key personage in the Theban founding myth. Son of Labdacus, he was raised by the regent Lycus after the death of his father. Laius abducting Chrysippus, who is reaching out to Pelops, his father (detail). Volute crater, ca...
Laiuse
Laiuse (German: ) is a small borough in Estonia. It is located in Jõgeva County and is a part of Jõgeva Commune. [Laiuse Middle School] is one of the oldest in Estonia. The ruins of a castle built by the Livonian branch of the Teutonic Knights are located in Laiuse. ..
Laiwu
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Laiyang
Laiyang City is a subsection of Yantai City, Shandong Province, China, about the middle of the eastern peninsula. It is surrounded by well-kept walls of great antiquity, and its main streets are spanned by large pailous or monumental arches, some dating from the time of the emperor Taidingdi of the ..
Laize-la-Ville
Laize-la-Ville is a commune of the Calvados département in the Basse-Normandie région in France. Its postal code is 14320. The INSEE code is 14349. ..
Laizhou Bay
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Lai (surname)
Lai (Traditional Chinese: 賴; Simplified Chinese: 赖; Pinyin: Lài) is a common Chinese surname that is pronounced the same in both Cantonese and Mandarin dialects. In Cantonese, a different last name "黎" is also romanized into "Lai". The Lai's ancestry is from the state of Lai in the Spring a..
LAI - Linea Aerea IAACA
LAI - Linea Aerea IAACA is an airline based in Barinas, Venezuela. It is a regional carrier serving nine destinations. It also carries out crop spraying, aerial mapping and logistic support. Contents 1 Code Data2 History3 Contacts4 Fleet Code Data IATA Code: KGICAO Code: BN..
Lai Chack Middle School
Lai Chack Middle School (麗澤中學) is a secondary school in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1929, it started as a girls' school in Wan Chai and a branch in Jordan Road. With various relocation in its history, its secondary school section finally settled in the current premises..
Lai Changxing
Lai Changxing (赖昌星) is a Chinese businessman who has been described by the official Xinhua news agency as "China's most wanted fugitive". He fled to Canada in 1999 with his wife Tsang Mingna (曾明娜) and their children. He was recently been denied refugee status in Canada. China accuses h..
Lai Chau Province
Lai Chau (Vietnamese: Lai Châu) is a province in northwest Vietnam. Principal City: Lai Châu Town (Population c.55,000)Districts: Phong Tho, Tam Duong, Muong Te, Sin Ho, Than UyenCommunes: Muong Lay district, Le Loi quarter of Lai Châu Town, Than Uyen.Major Economic Resources: Forestry/timbe..
Lai Chee Ying
Lai Chee Ying (Chinese: 黎智英; Cantonese IPA: [lɐɪ11 tsɪ33 jɪŋ55], Jyutping: lai4 zi3 jing1; Mandarin Pinyin: Lǐ Zhìyīng, born in 1948 in Guangzhou, Guangdong with family roots in Shunde, Guangdong), English name Jimmy Lai, is the founder of Next Media, a Hong Kong publisher bes..
Lai Chi Kok
Lai Chi Kok (荔枝角) is an area in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. It locates east of Kwai Chung and west of Cheung Sha Wan. Mei Foo Sun Chuen is the largest housing estate in the area. Administratively it belongs to Sham Shui Po District. Contents 1 History2 Buildings3 Transport4&nbs..
Lai Chi Kok (MTR)
Lai Chi Kok (荔枝角, Jyutping: lai6 zi1 gok3, Pinyin: Lìzhī Jiǎo; lit. lychee point) station is on the of Hong Kong MTR system, between stations Cheung Sha Wan and Mei Foo. It was opened in 1982. The station is in orange-red livery, and is a simple through station with an island platform. ..
Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park
Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park (荔園遊樂場, or simply 荔園) was a famous amusement park in Lai Chi Kok, Hong Kong. Located on the west shore of Lai Chi Kok Bay, the once largest amusement park in Hong Kong attracted all walks for life in the territory. The park was opened by a businessman Cheun..
Lai Chi Kok Bay
Lai Chi Kok Bay (荔枝角灣) was a bay west of Lai Chi Kok in Hong Kong. North of the bay is Kau Wa Keng. The bay was largely recreational during its history. In early and mid 20th Century, bathing pavilions were built on the beach of the bay for swimmers. Boats are rent for rowing around the ..
Lai Chi Kok Bridge
Lai Chi Kok Bridge (荔枝角大橋) is a bridge of Kwai Chung Road, linking Mei Foo of Lai Chi Kok in New Kowloon and Kwai Chung in the New Territories, Hong Kong. The bridge spans over the Lai Chi Kok Bay, which was later reclaimed. Under the bridge is now the Mei Foo Station of the KCR West Rai..
Lai Chi Kok Road
Lai Chi Kok Road (荔枝角道) is a road from Lai Chi Kok to Mong Kok, via Tai Kok Tsui, Sham Shui Po and Cheung Sha Wan in western New Kowloon of Hong Kong. It starts from the junction with Nathan Road near Pioneer Centre in the south and ends near Mei Foo Sun Chuen. The road is bidirection e..
Lai Chun-kit
--> Lai Chun-kit 黎震傑 (born 1984) is currently the chairman of the Council of Hong Kong Federation of Students and Hong Kong Polytechnic University Student Union. He is one of the students who are banned from visiting mainland China. He is being criticized for interfering with the freedom of ..
Lai Haraoba ishei
These are songs played in this cultural festival. This song is played when the Lord Bishnu is having secret time with his lover and the Lord Siva is guarding them from outside so that no one disturbs them. These songs are unique and can not be played any time. In this particular festival only we c..
Lai Kew Chai
Justice Lai Kew Chai (1941-2006) was a judge of the Supreme Court of Singapore. A graduate of the faculty of law, National University of Singapore, Lai was appointed Judge in 1981. ..
Lai King (MTR)
Lai King (Chinese: 茘景, Jyutping: lai6 ging2, pinyin: Lìjǐng; formerly known in Chinese as 麗景, same pronunciation) is an MTR station located in Lai King of Hong Kong. It is between Mei Foo and Kwai Fong stations. Its livery is crimson. Lai King was opened in 1982, originally serving as p..
Lai King Catholic Secondary School
Lai King Catholic Secondary School (Chinese: 荔景天主教中學) is a Catholic secondary school in Lai King, Hong Kong, opened in 1979. The school is one of few schools in Lai King Estate. It can be spot by an icon of Jesus Christ with a caption THE GOOD SHEPHERD on the wall of the building. Th..
Lai King Estate
Lai King Estate (荔景邨) is a public housing estate in South Kwai Chung, up on hills above Kwai Chung Road. Contents 1 Blocks1.1 Phase 11.2 Phase 22 Transport2.1 MTR2.2 Buses2.3 Minibuses Blocks Phase 1 Block 1 Fung King House (風景樓)Block 2 Wo King H..
Lai Kin Hong
Lai Kin Hong is the President of thee Tribunal de Segunda Instancia, a court within the judiciary of Macau. Mr. Justice Lai is also a member of the Conselho dos Magistrados Judiciais. ..
Lai Man-Wai
Lai Man-Wai (Traditional Chinese: 黎民偉, 1893-1953), now known as Father of Hong Kong Cinema, was the director of the first Hong Kong movie Zhuangzi Tests His Wife (莊子試妻) in 1913. Note that in the movie, Lai played the role of the wife himself, partly due to the reluctance of women to pa..
Lai People's Party
Lai People's Party, a political party in the Indian state of Mizoram. LPP is active in the Chhimutuipui East district. LPP holds one (of 27) seat in the Lai Autonomous District Council. ..
Lai Tak Tsuen
Lai Tak Tsuen (Chinese: 勵德邨) is a public housing estate located in Tai Hang, the south of Causeway Bay on Hong Kong Island. There are three blocks in the estate upon a hill slope above Tai Hang Road. The hill behind is the Mount Butter. It is sometimes referred shortly as Lai Tak (勵德). ..
Lai Tek
Lai Tek was the Malayan Communist Party leader before Chin Peng replaced him. He was believed to be a "triple agent" who infiltrated the party and doing massive damage to the communist campaign. He disappeared in mystery along with the party funds. ..
LA Ice Cola
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La Iguala
La Iguala is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira. ..
La Imperial
La Imperial refers to two Chilean cities: La Imperial or Antigua [Old] Imperial was a city founded by Pedro de Valdivia on April 16, 1552. It was abandoned and destroyed as a result of the War of Arauco in 1600, and refounded in 1882 under the name Carahue.Nueva Imperial was founded 20km ..
La India
Not to be confused with La India María. "La India" (born "Linda Viera Caballero" on March 9, 1970 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico) is a noted singer of salsa also known as the "Princess of Salsa". La India Linda's parents decided to move to New York soon after her birth. Upon their arrival, the..
La Intrusa
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La Isla Bonita
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La Isla misteriosa y el capitán Nemo
La Isla misteriosa y el capitán Nemo (The Mysterious Island of Captain Nemo) is a 1973 Spanish film adapted from Jules Verne's novel L'Île mystérieuse. This version was directed by Juan Antonio Bardem and Henri Colpi and featured Omar Sharif as Captain Nemo. External link ] ..
La`ieikawai
La`ieikawai (Lā'ie-i-ka-wai) is a Hawaiian goddess of the rainbow. References [The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawaie,] Martha Beckwith, translator. Columbia University, 1917. ..
LÉ Aisling (P23)
Career Ordered: Laid down: 31 January 1979 Launched: 3 October 1979 Commissioned: May 21, 1980 Decommissioned: Fate: in active service General Characteristics Displacement: 1019.5 tons Standard Length: 213.7 ft (65.2 m) overall Beam: 34.4 ft (10.5 m) Draught:..
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