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Mo'ayyeduddin Urdi
Mu’ayyad al-Din al-’Urdi (d. 1266) was one of the astronomers of the Maragha observatory in Maragha, East Azerbaijan, Persian Empire, who worked under the guidance of Nasir al-Din Tusi. See also Zij-i IlkhaniReference George Saliba, "The Astronomical Work of Mu'ayyad al-Din al-'Urdi (d. 1266): ..
Moa
This article is about extinct New Zealand birds known as moas. For other uses, see Moa (disambiguation). Moa were giant flightless birds native to New Zealand. They are unique in not having any wings at all, not even small wings, unlike other ratites. Ten species of varying sizes are known, with th..
MOA
MOA is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: Making of America, is a digital library project of the [University of Michigan] and [Cornell University]Mall of America, the United States' largest mall located in Bloomington, MinnesotaMechanism of a..
Moa, Cuba
For other uses, see Moa (disambiguation) Moa is a town in the Holguín Province on Cuba's north-eastern coast. Large nickel deposits located in the Moa area are exploited in part by joint ventures with the Canadian company Sherritt International (TSX: [S]). ..
Moa-nalo
Note: There is an unrelated extinct bird from New Zealand named the Moa. The Moa-nalo are a group of extinct aberrant ducks that formerly lived on the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific. They were the major herbivores on the islands for the last 3 million years until they became extinct when humans f..
Moab
This article is about a location in Jordan. For other instances of Moab, see Moab (disambiguation). Moab (מוֹאָב, Standard Hebrew Moʾav, Tiberian Hebrew Môʾāḇ Greek Μωάβ; Assyrian Mu'aba, Ma'ba, Ma'ab; Egyptian Mu'ab) is the historical name for a mountainous strip of land in modern-..
Moab, Utah
For other instances of Moab, see Moab (disambiguation). Moab is a city in Grand County, Utah, United States. It is 233 miles (374 km) southeast of Salt Lake City and 354 miles (569 km) west of Denver, just off of Interstate 70. The population was 4,779 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of ..
Moabit
Office buildings along the Spree in Moabit. Moabit is a district in the center of Berlin. Since the beginning of the year 2001 it belongs to the newly regrouped governmental borough of Berlin-Mitte. Previously, from 1920 to 2001, it belonged to the borough of Tiergarten. Moabit's borders are d..
Moabite language
The Moabite language is an extinct Hebrew Canaanite dialect, spoken in Moab (modern-day northwestern Jordan) in the early first millennium BC. Most of our knowledge about Moabite comes from the Mesha Stele, as well as the [El-Kerak Stela]; this is sufficient to show that it was extremely..
Moab (disambiguation)
Moab can mean Moab, the ancient kingdomMoab, UtahMassive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, or popularly, Mother Of All Bombs (MOAB)Moab Cluster Suite, computer related termMoab is My Washpot, a book written by Stephen FryMother Of All The Best, a compilation album by The Yellow MonkeyMonoclonal antibodies (..
Moab Fault
The Moab Fault, near Moab, Utah, USA is a well exposed and much studied geological fault. The Moab fault runs approximately NW-SE, passing to the west of the Arches National Park. The rocks on the SW side of the fault have been lifted up forming steep cliffs of Triassic Wingate sandstone and Chinl..
Moab is My Washpot
Moab is My Washpot (published 1997) is Stephen Fry’s humorous autobiography, covering the first 20 years of his life. The book covers some of the same ground as in Fry’s first novel, The Liar, published in 1992. In The Liar, University student Adrian Healey falls in love with a beautiful yo..
Moacroton
Moacroton is a plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae, found essentially in the Caribbean area and endemic to Cuba. Moacroton species share the main characteristics of Croton, except for its few stamens with short, erect filaments in bud. Synonymy This genus is also known as: Cubacroton Alain ..
Moacyr Barbosa
Paulo Moacyr Barbosa Nascimento, best known as Barbosa (born in Campinas, March 27, 1921 – dead in Santos, April 7, 2000) was a Brazilian footballer, one of the best goalkeeper of 1940s and 1950s in his country. After 1950 FIFA World Cup and incredible losses in match with Uruguay (the famous..
Moacyr Scliar
Moacyr Jaime Scliar, a Brazilian writer and physician, was born in the Jewish quarter of Porto Alegre, in the Southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul in 1937. He qualified in Medicine in 1962 and specialized in Public Health Medicine. In 1962, his first book Stories of a Doctor in Formation w..
Moai
Rano Raraku Moai A close up of the moai at Ahu Tahai, restored with coral eyes by the American archaeologist William Mullo Moai are statues carved from compressed volcanic ash on Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The statues are all monolithic, that is, carved in one piece. They may weigh more ..
Moai in popular culture
This article deals with references to Moai in popular culture. Moai are statues carved from compressed volcanic ash on Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The video game [[OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast]] has a stage called "Giant Statues" which is actually Easter Island.In the show Spongebob Squarepants, the c..
Moala
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Moala Islands
Lau Islands Northern Lau Islands Cicia Kaibu Kanacea Mago Munia Island Naitaba Nayau Tuvuca Vanua Balavu Vatu Vara Wailagi Lala Yacata Southern Lau Islands(Yagasa Cluster) Fulaga Kabara Komo Lakeba Moce Moka Namuka-i-Lau Ogea Driki Ogea Levu Oneata Vanua Vatu Vuaqava Yagasa Levu Moala Islands M..
Moalboal, Cebu
Moalboal is a 4th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,402 people in 4,790 households. Extending as a peninsula in the Southwestern tip of Cebu, Moalboal is bordered to the west by the Tañon Strait. From the western shore..
Moama, New South Wales
Moama is a small village in southern New South Wales, Australia, in Murray Shire. It is just across the Murray River from the larger tourist town of Echuca, to which it is connected by a bridge. Contents 1 History2 Tourism3 Trivia4 External links History Founded by James Mai..
Moammar Rana
Moammer Rana aka Momi tasted super stardom early in his career with three block busters including Deewane Tere Pyar Ke, Choorian and Nikki Jai Haan it seemed that he had the proverbial success on the platter – but sadly enough he faced the fall soon enough. There were even times when he was writ..
Moamoria rebellion
The Moamoria rebellion was the conflict between the adherents of the Moamara Sattra and the Ahom kings in the 18th century. This led to a brief loss of Ahom power. References Gait, Edward A. A History of Assam, Calcutta, 1906 ..
Moana
There is also a beachside suburb of Adelaide named Moana, South Australia Moana is a (1926) documentary film directed by Robert J. Flaherty, the creator of Nanook of the North. Trying to repeat the success of his earlier project, in Moana, Paramount Pictures sent Flaherty to Samoa to capture the t..
Moaña
Moaña is a municipality in Galicia, Spain in the province of Pontevedra. [http://encycl.opentopia.com/ edit ] Municipalities of Pontevedra Agolada | Arbo | Baiona | Barro | Bueu | Caldas de Reis | Cambados | Campo Lameiro | Cangas | A Cañiza | Catoira | Cerdedo | Cotobade | C..
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu
Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu was a New Zealander recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Contents 1 Details2 The medal3 Reference4 See also5 External..
Moanalua
Tripler Army Medical Center viewed from Moanalua Gardens at sunset Moanalua is a valley, a stream, an ahupua‘a, and a residential neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. The valley extends inland from behind Āliapa‘akai crater (Salt Lake) to the crest of the Ko‘olau. ..
Moanalua High School
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Moana (singer)
Moana Maniapoto-Jackson (also known as Moana) is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and actress. Contents 1 History2 Discography2.1 Albums2.2 Singles History As a performing and recording artist, Moana has consistently pushed the boundaries of Maori music with her unique blen..
Moana Carcasses Kalosil
Mona Carcasses Kalosil is a politician from Vanuatu. He served as foreign minister under Prime Minister Edward Natapei from 2003 to 2004. Following parliamentary elections, he became finance minister on July 28 2004 under Prime Minister Serge Vohor. He kept the post of finance minister when Ham Lini..
Moana Hotel
The Moana Hotel opened in 1901. The Moana Hotel, also known as the First Lady of Waikīkī, is a famous historic hotel on the island of O'ahu, located at 2365 Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu, Hawai'i. Built in the late 19th century as the first hotel in Hawai‘i, the Moana opened its doors to gue..
Moana Mackey
Parl. Electorate List Pos. Party 47th N/A 53 Labour 48th N/A 41 Labour Moana Lynore Mackey (born 1974) is a New Zealand politician. She is a member of the governing Labour Party. Mackey entered Parliament on 29 July 2003, having been the next candidate on Labour's party list when Graham Kelly v..
Moana Pozzi
Moana Pozzi, often called simply Moana, complete name was Anna Moana Rosa Pozzi (April 27, 1961 - September 15, 1994) was an Italian pornstar. She was with Cicciolina the most famous Italian erotic actress. She was sometimes credited in the earliest films as Linda Heveret. She was 1.78 m tall and he..
Moanda
Moanda is one of the four largest towns in Gabon, lying on the N3 road in Haut Ogooué. It is one of the most important manganese mining towns in the world, under the auspices of the Compagnie Minière de l'Ogooué (COMILOG), who began mining in 1957. In 1959, the 75 km COMILOG Cableway to the ra..
Moane
Moane is a village in the municipality of Øystre Slidre, Norway. It is located just south of the local centre Heggenes. Its population (SSB 2005) is 369. ..
Moaner
Moaner appeared on the Batman and Robin Soundtrack first. It was later edited and added as the last track to the album Beaucoup Fish. It was only released in Germany and the US. The UK imported the German releases. Contents 1 Track listings1.1 12\": Warner / 9362 43917-0 (GER)1.2&nbs..
Moanin'
Moanin' Album by Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Released 1958 Recorded 30 October 1958 Genre Jazz Length 49:39 Label Blue Note '''Producer Alfred Lion Professional reviews All Music Guide [link] Art Blakey chronology Orgy in Rhythm (1957) Moanin'(1958) Les Femmes Disp..
Moanin' in the Moonlight
Moanin' in the Moonlight was an album by the blues singer Howlin' Wolf. In 2003, the album was ranked number 153 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Track listing Moanin' at Midnight Howlin' Wolf, TaubHow Many More Years Howlin' WolfSmokestack Lightning ..
Moaning Cavern
Moaning Cavern is a limestone cave located near Vallecito, California in the heart of the state's Gold Country. It was discovered in modern times by gold miners in 1851, but it has long been known as an interesting geological feature by prehistoric peoples. It gets its name from the moaning sound ma..
Moaning Lisa
"Moaning Lisa" was the sixth non short Simpsons episode released on television. “Moaning Lisa” has aired 3 times in the US. February 11, 1990April 22, 1990August 5, 1990The episode has also aired several times in syndication The episode deals with Lisa's depression and her attempts to sublimat..
Moaning Myrtle
Moaning Myrtle (died c. June 13, 1943) is a fictional character in the Harry Potter series of books by J. K. Rowling. She is a ghost who haunts the second floor girls' lavatory at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. True to her nickname, Myrtle has a tendency to sob, whine, wail and comp..
Moapa
Moapa may mean: Moapa Town, Nevada, a small community of southern NevadaMoapa Valley, Nevada, the surrounding areaMoapa, the genus of the Moapa dace redirect[[Template:Disambig]]..
Moapa dace
The Moapa dace Moapa coriacea is a rare cyprinid fish of southern Nevada, USA, found only in the warm springs that give rise to the Muddy River, and in the upper parts of the river. A small fish, with a maximum recorded length of 9 cm, its scales are small and embedded in the skin, resulting in a..
Moapa Town, Nevada
Moapa Town is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 928 at the 2000 census. Geography Moapa Town is located at [36°41′31″N, 114°36′29″W] (36.691815, -114.608145)[Geographic references#1GR1]. According to the United ..
Moapa Valley, Nevada
From Moapa Valley, looking east towards the Mormon Mesa Moapa Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 5,784 at the 2000 census. The CDP includes the unincorporated towns of Logandale and Overton. Geography Moapa Valley is located at..
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge
The Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a protected wildlife refuge, administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, located 60 miles north of Las Vegas, Nevada. The 106 acre refuge was created on September 10, 1979 and is part of the larger Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which al..
MOAP Dolphin Island
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Moara Vlăsiei
Moara Vlăsiei is a commune in the north of Ilfov county, Romania. Its name literally means "Mill of the Vlachs". Localities in Ilfov county Towns: Bragadiru | Buftea | Măgurele | Otopeni | Pantelimon | Popeşti-Leordeni | Voluntari Communes: Periş | Ciolpan | Gruiu | Nuci | Snagov | G..
Moat
The moated manor house of Baddesley Clinton in Warwickshire, England A moat is a manmade body of water that surrounds an area or building of significance, and almost always exist for the purpose of keeping something from crossing. Moats are known for their wide use in castles, but are not lim..
MOATA
Moata was a 100 kW (thermal) Argonaut class reactor located at Lucas Heights near Sydney, Australia. Moata went critical at 5:50am on 10 April, 1961 and ended operations on 31 May, 1995. The reactor has since been permanently shutdown. Moata is an Aboriginal name meaning "gentle firestick". ..
Moate
Moate (Irish: An Móta) is a town in County Westmeath, Ireland. The town is situated near the Bellair bog and Athlone, along the N6 route between Dublin and Galway. A disused railway runs through the town, built by the Midland Great Western Railway to connect Dublin and Galway (now served by anothe..
Moatize
Moatize is a town located in the province of Tete in Mozambique. Coal In 2006, a Brazilian company gained a concession to build a coal mine at Moatize to export coal via rail to the Mozambique port of Nacala. ..
Moatstown, West Virginia
Moatstown is an unincorporated community located in Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA. External links Communities Bayard | Berkeley Springs | Bolivar | Capon Bridge | Charles Town | Franklin | Harpers Ferry | Hedgesville | Keyser | Martinsburg | Moorefield | Paw Paw | Petersburg..
Moatsü
The Moatsü Mong festival is celebrated by the Ao people of Nagaland, India. Moatsü is celebrated in the first week of May every year. Various rituals are performed during this period. The Aos observe Moatsü Mong after the sowing is done. The festival provides the Aos a period of recreation and e..
Moat House
The Moat House is a historic building located in the grounds of Tamworth Castle. Currently the Moat House is a family resturaunt A rare family of Black Swans live around the grounds. History Built in 1572 by William Comberford as a family home, it sits on the banks of the River Tame. Charles I ..
Moazzam Begg
Moazzam Begg before speaking at a meeting about civil liberties Moazzam Begg (born 1968) is one of nine British radical Islamists who were held at Camp X-Ray, Guantanamo Bay by the government of the United States of America. He was released from detention on January 25, 2005 along with Feroz A..
Moa (disambiguation)
Moa may refer to: Moa, Cuba is a town in the Holguín Province of CubaMoa were extinct giant flightless birds native to New ZealandMoa-nalos were an extinct group of aberrant duck native to Hawaii See also MOA, the three letter acronym redirect[[Template:Disambig]] ..
Moa class patrol boat
The Moa class patrol boat was based on an Australian boat design that was modifed in 1978 to construct 2 inshore survey vessels for the Royal New Zealand Navy. One of these vessels, HMNZS Kahu remains in service today attached to the Royal New Zealand Naval College as the basic seamanship and naviga..
Moa Island, Torres Strait
Moa Island(Banks Island) is an island 90km North of Thursday Island Queensland, Australia in the Banks Channel Torres Strait. This island is one of the Torres Strait Islands and is the largest of all Torres Strait islands and has 2 settlements connected by a gravel road. Kubin is a community larg..
Moa Island Fruit Bat
The Moa Island Fruit Bat (Pteropus banakrisi), also known as the Torresian Flying Fox is a recently discovered species of bat, named in 2002. The smallest species of Australasian flying foxes, it is blackish, with relatively long ears and a long thumb, and often a chest streaked with grey. It has..
Moa Martinson
Moa Martinson (born Helga Maria Swartz November 2 1890 in Vårdnäs, Linköping Municipality, dead August 5 1964 in Södertälje) was a Swedish author. She wrote several well-known novels, but also contributed to social democratic newspapers and labor publications. The daughter of an unmarried fa..
MOA Museum of Art
The is a private museum in the city of Atami, Japan. It was established in 1982 by the Mokichi Okada Association (MOA) to house the art collection of their founder, multimillionaire and religious leader Mokichi Okada (1882-1955). It has collections of classical paintings, scrolls, sculptures, porc..
Moçambola
Moçambola (or Campeonato Moçambicano de Futebol, Portuguese for Mozambican Football Championship) is the top division of Mozambican football (soccer), and it is organized by the Mozambican Football Federation. Contents 1 History2 Competition format3 List of champions4 Titl..
Moçamedes
Mocamedes was the former name of a province in South-Western Angola. It was also the name of the capital city of that province. The new name is Namibe. ..
Moša Pijade
Pijade bust Moša Pijade (Belgrade, January 4, 1890 - Paris, March 15, 1957) was a prominent Yugoslav Communist of Jewish origin, and a close collaborator of Josip Broz Tito, former President of Yugoslavia. Pijade held high political posts during and after World War II and was a member of t..
Mo Abersheid
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Mo Awards
The Mo Awards are the longest running annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia. The Mo Awards began in 1975, as the New South Wales Star Awards, when local entertainers started the awards to promote live entertainment in New So..
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