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LyobaLyoba or lyòba is the typical chant used by cowherds in the German, Austrian and especially the Swiss Alps. The chant is mostly used when driving the cattle from the barn to the pastures, and at the end of summer back to the barns. These cows usually stay all summer on the mountain slopes, which gi..
LyocellLyocell is a fibre made from wood pulp cellulose. It was first manufactured in 1988 by Courtaulds Fibres UK at their pilot plant S25. The only current manufacturer in the United States is Lenzing Inc, who market it under the trademarked brand name Tencel. The Federal Trade Commission defines lyoce..
LyokoLyoko (pronounced either l'yoh-koh or lee-oh-koh, IPA: [l'jəukəu]) is a virtual world in the French animated television series Code Lyoko. Contents 1 Description2 History3 Benefits4 Towers5 Parts of Lyoko5.1 Ice Barrier5.2 Desert5.3 Forest5.4&n..
LyoluminescenceLyoluminescence is the term applied to the emission of light while dissolving a solid into a liquid solvent. It is actually a form of chemoluminescence. The most common lyoluminescent effect is seen when solid samples which have been heavily irradiated by ionizing radiation are dissolved in water. ..
LyonThis article is about the French city. For other usages, see Lyon (disambiguation). Three of the main sights in Lyon, the Cathedral St-Jean, the Basilica Notre Dame de Fourvière, and the Tour métallique de Fourvière Lyon (traditionally Lyons in English) (pronounced /ljɔ̃/ in French) is a..
Lyon, MississippiLyon is a town in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 418 at the 2000 census. Geography Lyon is located at [34°13′2″N, 90°32′28″W] (34.217189, -90.540990)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town ha..
Lyondell Chemical CompanyLyondell Chemical Company NYSE: [LYO] is based in Houston, Texas. It had revenues of $5,968 million for the year to 31 December 2004. Lyondell acquired Millennium Chemicals Inc in a stock-for-stock business combination on November 30 2004. External links [Official site][Ya..
Lyonel FeiningerLyonel Charles Feininger (July 17 1871 - January 13 1956); was a German-American painter and caricaturist. Feininger was born to parents of German descent and grew up in New York City. He moved to Berlin, in 1887, to study at the Königliche Akademie Berlin under Ernst Hancke and art schools in ..
LyonesseLyonesse, Lyoness, or Lyonnesse is the sunken land believed in legend to lie off the Isles of Scilly, to the south-west of Cornwall. It is sometimes associated with Avalon. The Trevelyan family of Cornwall takes its coat of arms from a local legend; "when Lyonesse sank beneath the waves only a man ..
Lyonesse TrilogyThe 1983 trade paperback edition of Lyonesse The Lyonesse Trilogy of fantasy novels by Jack Vance consists of three novels set in the European dark ages, in the mythical Elder Isles west of France and southwest of Britain, a generation or two before the birth of King Arthur. An Atlantis meme h..
Lyonette de TrevalionIn Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Legacy series, Lyonette de Trevalion de la Courcel, known as the "Lioness of Azzalle" is the sister of King Ganelon, an ambitious and ruthless woman who seeks to place her son Baudoin on the throne of Terre d'Ange. She is twenty years younger than her brother. [..
LyonnaisLyonnais is a former province of central-eastern France, located in the modern day Rhône département. Lyonnais is an extinct dialect of the Franco-Provençal language that was spoken in the region and left traces on the local French. External links redirect [[Template:Commonscat]] ..
Lyonpo Jigme ThinleyLyonpo Jigme Yoser Thinley (born Bumthang 1952) is the former Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) and Head of the Government of Bhutan. "Lyonpo" is a title, meaning "minister". The chairmanship to the council is on rotation for a duration of one year, and is based on the number of ..
Lyonpo Khandu WangchukLyonpo Khandu Wangchuk (born 1950) is a member of the Council of Ministers of Bhutan. He was chairman of the Council (Prime Minister) from 2001 until 2002, and has been the foreign minister of Bhutan since 2003. |- style="text-align: center;" |- style="text-align: center;" ..
Lyonpo Yeshey ZimbaLyonpo Yeshey Zimba (born 1952) was the Prime Minister (chairman of the Council of Ministers) of Bhutan two times. In Bhutan each minister takes turns holding the chairmanship for one year. Yeshey was chairman from 2000 until 2001, and from August 20, 2004 to September 5, 2005. He completed his high..
Lyons, Australian Capital TerritoryLyons District: Woden Valley Established: 1965 Postcode: 2606 Population: (2001 census) Median property value: $380,000 (2005)[link] Canberra suburbs near Lyons Curtin Curtin Lyons Phillip Chifley Phillip Lyons is a suburb in the Canberra, Australia di..
Lyons, ColoradoLyons is a town in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The population was 1,585 at the 2000 census. Geography Lyons is located at [40°13′26″N, 105°16′8″W] (40.223935, -105.269013)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the tow..
Lyons, GeorgiaLyons is a city in Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,169 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Toombs County[Geographic references#6GR6]. The water tower of Lyons, Georgia, celebrating the town's role in the Soap Box Derby. Geography Lyons is l..
Lyons, IllinoisLyons is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,255 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 Notoriety2 Geography3 Demographics4 Education5 External links Notoriety Lyons was and is still known for its notorious links to organized crime up until..
Lyons, IndianaLyons is a town in Greene County, Indiana, United States. The population was 748 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Demographics4 External links History Lyons, Indiana offers many great historical sites and much, much more. If you are interested in learning ..
Lyons, KansasLyons is a city in Rice County, Kansas, United States. The population was 3,732 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rice County[Geographic references#6GR6]. Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his men camped near the present location of Lyons on their quest for the Seven Cities of ..
Lyons, MichiganLyons is a village located in Ionia County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 726. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.4 km² (1.3 mi²). 3.2 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is wa..
Lyons, NebraskaLyons is a city in Burt County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 963 at the 2000 census. Geography Lyons is located at [41°56′10″N, 96°28′20″W] (41.936110, -96.472255)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a..
Lyons, New YorkLyons, New York may refer to: Village of Lyons, New York in Wayne County, New YorkTown of Lyons, New York in Wayne County, New York 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 t..
Lyons, OhioLyons is a village in Fulton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 559 at the 2000 census. Geography Lyons is located at [41°41′60″N, 84°4′11″W] (41.699914, -84.069734)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village ..
Lyons, OregonLyons is a city in Linn County, Oregon, United States. The population was 1,008 at the 2000 census. Geography Lyons is located at [44°46′19″N, 122°36′22″W] (44.771921, -122.606165)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city h..
Lyons, PennsylvaniaLyons is a borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 504 at the 2000 census. Lyons is located 3 miles south of Kutztown. In 1999 Lyons encountered a F2 tornado which damaged or destroyed many businesses and homes in the borough. Lyons elevation is 470 feet above sea ..
Lyons, South DakotaLyons is an unincorporated community located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Although not tracked by the Census Bureau, Lyons has been assigned the ZIP code of 57041. External links ..
Lyons, WisconsinLyons is a town in Walworth County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 3,440 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.9 km² (34.7 mi²). 89.3 km² (34.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (0.69%) is water...
Lyons-Fulton BridgeThe Lyons-Fulton Bridge (locally called the North Bridge) is a 2 lane automobile truss bridge across the Mississippi River in the United States. It connects the cities of Fulton, Illinois and Clinton, Iowa. The bridge is the terminus of both Iowa State Highway 136 and Illinois Route 136. The brid..
Lyons-la-ForêtLyons-la-Forêt18th century covered market in Lyons-la-Forêt Country France Région Haute-Normandie Départment Eure Arrondissement Les Andelys Canton Lyons-la-Forêt INSEE 27377 Postal Code 27480 MayorCurrent Term Intercommunali..
Lyonsdale, New YorkLyonsdale is a town in Lewis County, New York, USA. The population was 1,273 at the 2000 census. The Town of Lyonsdale is in the southeast part of the county. Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Demographics4 Communities and locations in Lyonsdale, NY History The town was form..
Lyons (disambiguation)Lyons is a common surname and the name of many places. Places named Lyons include: Lyons, ColoradoLyons, GeorgiaLyons, IllinoisLyons, IndianaLyons, KansasLyons, MichiganLyons (town), New YorkLyons (village), New YorkLyons, OhioLyons, OregonLyons, PennsylvaniaLyons, WisconsinLyons Township, Michiga..
Lyons (NJT station)Lyons Station is a New Jersey Transit station in Bernards, New Jersey along the Gladstone Branch of the Morris and Essex line. {| class="toccolours" border="1" cellpadding="4" style="margin: 0 auto; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center;" |- style="background:#F0F0F0;" ! Next station ! col..
Lyons (town), New YorkLyons is a town in Wayne County, New York, USA. The population was 5,831 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Lyons, France. The Town of Lyons is in the south-central part of the county and contains a village also called Lyons. The village is located on the Erie Canal. Lyons is the cou..
Lyons (village), New YorkLyons is a village in Wayne County, New York, USA. The population was 3,695 at the 2000 census. The village, along with the town, is named after Lyons, France. The Village of Lyons is in the Town of Lyons. Lyons is the county seat of Wayne County. Contents 1 History2 Geography3&n..
Lyons Falls, New YorkLyons Falls is a village in Lewis County, New York, USA. The population was 591 at the 2000 census. The Village of Lyons Falls is on the border of the Town of West Turin and the Town of Lyonsdale. It is at the junction of NYS Route 12 and NYS Route 12D, about 15 miles (24 km) south of Lowville, ..
Lyons groupIn mathematics, the Lyons group, Ly, is a finite sporadic simple group of order [2^8\cdot3^7\cdot5^6\cdot7\cdot11\cdot31\cdot37\cdot67.] It can be characterized as the unique simple group where the centralizer of an involution, and hence of all the involutions, is isomorphic to the nontriv..
Lyons HillLyons is a hill, a former parish and town, and now part of the community of Ardclough in north Kildare. On the hilltop is a trigonometrical point used by Ireland's Ordnance Survey. Contents 1 Ancient2 Medieval3 Lyons Estate4 Economic Life5 Lockyard6 Bibliography An..
Lyons Switch, OklahomaLyons Switch is a census-designated place (CDP) in Adair County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 227 at the 2000 census. Geography Lyons Switch is located at [35°46′9″N, 94°42′28″W] (35.769157, -94.707655)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the Uni..
Lyons Township, Lyon County, MinnesotaLyons Township is a township in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 208 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 91.9 km² (35.5 mi²). 91.1 km² (35.2 mi²) of it is land and 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is wat..
Lyons Township, MichiganLyons Township is a civil township of Ionia County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,446 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 95.7 km² (37.0 mi²). 93.8 km² (36.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²)..
Lyons Township, MinnesotaLyons Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Minnesota: Lyons Township, Lyon County, MinnesotaLyons Township, Wadena County, Minnesota This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you ..
Lyons Township, Wadena County, MinnesotaLyons Township is a township in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 180 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.3 km² (35.6 mi²). 90.4 km² (34.9 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (2.08..
Lyons Township High SchoolLyons Township High School is a public high school located in La Grange, Illinois and Western Springs, Illinois. It is co-educational and serves grades 9-12. Contents 1 History2 Athletics3 Newspaper4 Demographics5 Awards6 Notable alumni7 External links History..
Lyonya GolubkovLyonya Golubkov (Russian: Лёня Голубков) is a "common Russian guy" played by Vladimir Permyakov in notorious MMM commercials of the mid-1990s. Due to a very aggressive advertising campaign by MMM, most people know Vladimir Permyakov by this name. In advertising, Lyonya Golubkov was a..
Lyon (disambiguation)Lyon may refer to Lyon, FranceThe Lyon-based soccer club, Olympique LyonnaisLyon, Mississippiany of several counties in the United States named Lyon Countythe Lyon hypothesisLyon Court, the institution that regulates heraldry in Scotland There are also many people with family name Lyon, including: D..
Lyon (Fire Emblem)Lyon is a fictional character appearing in the Tactical RPG [[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]], for the Game Boy Advance; developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo. [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. Lyon is the crown prince of Grado w..
Lyon (Suikoden)Lyon is the bodyguard of Prince Faroush Falenas in Suikoden V. She makes her debut appearance in this title, and plays a crucial role throughout the story, acting as one of the many protagonists. She is not only the Prince's loyal protector, but his dearest friend, and a Queen's Knight apprentice...
Lyon and HealyLyon and Healy (founded in 1889) is one of the two major harp manufacturers in the world, with its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Lyon and Healy merged with Salvi Harps a few years ago. A long time ago, it made violins, pianos, mandolins, guitars, organs, and other instruments. Lyon and Healy ha..
Lyon Anglican ChurchThe Lyon Anglican Church is a church of the Anglican Archdeaconry of France, part of the Diocese of Europe and is run by the Intercontinental Church Society. English-language church services were first held in Lyon by a Rev. McDermott as early as 1843. Then, in 1853 Rev. E.L. Ward was appointed as ..
Lyon ArboretumThe Lyon Arboretum is a 200-acre (80-hectare) botanical garden managed by the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and located at the upper end of Mānoa Valley in Hawaii. The Arboretum is open to the public on weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM; admission is free. Much of the Arboretum's botanical collection c..
Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the RecordsLyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records is an heraldic office in Scotland. The holder of this office is appointed by the Crown, and like the Lord Lyon King of Arms receives an annual salary. Lyon Clerk's duties are to conduct and assist with the preliminary business of application for a grant of armo..
Lyon CollegeLyon College, a private liberal arts college in Batesville, Arkansas, was founded in 1872 as Arkansas College. It officially changed its name to Lyon College in 1994. Lyon is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. Lyon also plays host to the annual Arkansas Scottish Festival each year in Apr..
Lyon CountyLyon County is the name of five counties in the United States: Lyon County, IowaLyon County, KansasLyon County, KentuckyLyon County, MinnesotaLyon County, Nevada This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this ..
Lyon County, IowaLyon County is the most northwesterly county of the U.S. state of Iowa. As of 2000, the population is 11,763. Its county seat is Rock Rapids, Iowa6. It is named in honor of Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon, who served in The Mexican War and the Civil War. He was killed at the battle of Wilson's..
Lyon County, KansasLyon County (LY) Counties in Kansas County seat Emporia Largest city Emporia Area—Total—Land—Water, % km² (855 mi²)2,204 km² (851 mi²)11 km² (4 mi²), 0.50% Population—Total (2000)—Density 35,93516/km&su..
Lyon County, KentuckyLyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 8,080. Its county seat is Eddyville6. The county is named for Chittenden Lyon. Contents 1 Geography1.1 Adjacent counties2 Demographics3 Cities and towns Geography According to the ..
Lyon County, MinnesotaLyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2000, the population was 25,425. Its county seat is Marshall6. Contents 1 Geography1.1 Lakes1.2 Adjacent counties2 Demographics3 Cities and towns4 External link Geography According to the U.S. C..
Lyon County, NevadaLyon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of 2000, the population was 34,501. Its county seat is Yerington6. Contents 1 History1.1 Railroads2 Transportation3 Geography3.1 Adjacent Counties4 Demographics5 Cities and towns6 Trivia H..
Lyon Gardiner TylerLyon Gardiner Tyler (August 24, 1853-February 12, 1935) was a U.S. educator and historian. He was the son of former President John Tyler and former First Lady Julia Gardiner Tyler, born at Sherwood Forest Plantation. He graduated in 1875 at the University of Virginia. From 1888 to 1919, he served ..
Lyon hypothesisThe Lyon hypothesis states that in cells with multiple X chromosomes, all but one is inactivated during mammalian embryogenesis. X-inactivation leads to clumped chromatin termed Barr bodies, which are generally considered inert. This formation of Barr bodies is called Lyonization. In humans the X c..
Lyon Internet ExchangeLyonix (aka Lyon Internet Exchange) is the GIX located in Lyon. [Lyonix] It offers services for providers in Lyon to exchange traffic and increase quality of the bandwidth use. ..
Lyon MetroThe Lyon Metro, in Lyon, France, first opened in 1978 and now consists of 4 lines. Like the French Railways, but unlike most other French Metro systems, the Lyon Metro runs on the left, the result of an unrealised project to run the metro over the railway lines to the suburbs. The loading gauge,..
Lyon Metro Line A{| class="infobox" ! colspan="2" style="background:red;color:white" | Line A |- | Year opened |1978 |- | Last extension |1978 |- | Rolling stock |MPL 75 |- | Stations served |13 |- | Length (km) |9.5 |- | Length (miles) |N/a |- | Average interstation |790 m |- | Journeys made |N/a (per annum) |- |..
Lyon Metro Line B{| class="infobox" ! colspan="2" style="background:blue;color:white" | Line B |- | Year opened |1978 |- | Last extension |2000 |- | Rolling stock |MPL 75 |- | Stations served |9 |- | Length (km) |5 |- | Length (miles) |N/a |- | Average interstation |625 m |- | Journeys made |N/a (per annum) |- | c..
Lyon Metro Line C{| class="infobox" ! colspan="2" style="background:orange;color:white" | Line C |- | Year opened |1978 |- | Last extension |1984 |- | Rolling stock |MCL 80 |- | Stations served |5 |- | Length (km) |2.5 |- | Length (miles) |N/a |- | Average interstation |625 m |- | Journeys made |N/a (per annum) |-..
Lyon Metro Line D{| class="infobox" ! colspan="2" style="background:green;color:white" | Line D |- | Year opened |1991 |- | Last extension |1997 |- | Rolling stock |MPL 85 |- | Stations served |15 |- | Length (km) |13 |- | Length (miles) |N/a |- | Average interstation |929 m |- | Journeys made |N/a (per annum) |- ..
Lyon Mountain, New YorkLyon Mountain is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Dannemora in Clinton County, New York, USA. The population was 458 at the 2000 census. Lyon Mountain is on Route Route 374 in the western part of the town. The Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, a minimum security pr..
Lyon Mountain Correctional FacilityLyon Mountain Correctional Facility is a minimum security prison in New York in the USA. The prison is located in the western part of the Town of Dannemora in Clinton County, New York, near the community of Lyon Mountain. Address Lyon Mountain Correctional Facility, Box 276, Lyon Mountain, New Yo..
Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron PlayfairLord Playfair Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair, GCB, PC, FRS (May 1, 1818 – May 29, 1898) was a Scottish scientist and Parliamentarian. Born at Chunar, Bengal, son of the Inspector General of Hospitals in that region, Playfair was educated at the University of St Andrews, the Andersoni..
Lyon TabletThe Lyon Tablet is an ancient bronze tablet that bears the transcript of a speech given by the Roman emperor Claudius. The surviving bottom portion of the tablet was discovered on Croix Rousse Hill, Lyon, France in 1528. It currently resides in the Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization in Lyon. Claud..
Lyon Township, MichiganLyon Township is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Michigan: Lyon Township, Oakland County, MichiganLyon Township, Roscommon County, Michigan This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you ..
Lyon Township, Oakland County, MichiganLyon Township is a charter township in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. The population was 11,041 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 82.8 km² (32.0 mi²). 81.2 km² (31.3 mi²) of it is land and 1.7 km² (0.6 mi²) ..
Lyon Township, Roscommon County, MichiganLyon Township is a township in Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. The population was 1,462 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 94.5 km² (36.5 mi²). 77.6 km² (30.0 mi²) of it is land and 16.8 km² (6.5 mi²) of it ..
Lyon Turin FerroviaireLyon Turin Ferroviaire (LTF), subsidiary of Réseau ferré de France (RFF) and Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), is the promoter of the joint French-Italian part of the future rail link between Lyon and Turin. See also TGVTAV External links [Official site] Lignes à grande vitesse In..
Lyon VilleurbanneLyon Villeurbanne are a French rugby league club from the town of Lyon in France. They play in the French Championship. History The Lyon club was founded in 1934. In 1934, the French rugby league was setup. The Lyon club, won the inagural Lord Derby Cup in 1934-35. The club went on to win the comp..
Lyor CohenLyor (Elroy) Cohen Born in 1959, son of Israeli immigrants and the grandson of an Israeli Army general. Currently he is the CEO of Warner Music Group. Before occupying this position, he was the Chairman and CEO of The Island Def Jam Music Group. Cohen entered the rap business in the early 80s, a..
LyotropicA liquid crystalline material is called lyotropic if the ordering effects in it are induced by changing its concentration within a solvent. Examples are suspensions of rod-like viruses as the Tobacco Mosaic Virus as well as man-made colloidal suspensions of non-spherical colloidal particles. Other e..
Lyot (crater)There is more than one crater named Lyot: Lyot (lunar crater)Lyot (crater on Mars) 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 article..
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Lyot filterA Lyot filter, named for its inventor Bernard Lyot, is a type of optical filter that uses birefringence to produce a narrow passband of transmitted wavelengths. Lyot filters are often used in astronomy, particularly for solar astronomy. A Lyot filter is made from one or more birefringent plates (us..
Lyot stopA Lyot stop is an optic stop, invented by French astronomer Bernard Lyot, that reduces the amount of flare caused by diffraction of other stops and baffles in optical systems. ..
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