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Óskar Halldórsson
Óskar Halldórsson (1921–1983) was an Icelandic scholar. He worked extensively on the Icelandic sagas, in particular on the question of their origins. He contributed to the controversy on Hrafnkels saga. ..
Óskar Pétursson
Óskar Pétursson is a Icelandic goalkeeper who currently plays for Ipswich Town. He signed a two-year Academy scholarship in April 2005, Pétursson is considered the most promising keeper in the Nordic countries and had interested a number of English clubs prior to signing for Ipswich and spent tim..
S.K. Azoulay
S.K. Azoulay is an Israeli fiction writer who writes primarily in English. He is a winner of the 2006 Jerome Lowell DeJur Award. ..
S.Karivardhan
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. S.Karivardhan or "KARI" as he was affectionatly called was a racing driver,tuner and constructor.He was..
S. Kannanur
S. Kannanur is a panchayat town in Tiruchirappalli district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Demographics As of 2001 India census[Geographic references#IndiaGRIndia], S. Kannanur had a population of 11,045. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. S. Kannanur has an aver..
S. Karpen & Bros.
S. Karpen & Bros. a Chicago furniture manufacturing firm. The firm was established in 1880 under the leadership of Solomon Karpen. Samuel's eight brothers also participated in the firm. One brother, Michael Karpen, established a West Coast branch of the firm, "S. Karpen Brothers of California," i..
Såka
Såka (Sokoja in Finnish) It is located in the province of Western Finland and is part of Kokkola (Karleby in swedish). Såka has a population of 900 and covers an area 40 km². Såka consists of five different areas. Övre-Såka, Såka, Wentjärvi, Koivisto, Rasmus. There are however some people wh..
Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary School
Sk'aadgaa Naay Elementary is a public elementary school in Skidegate, British Columbia part of School District 50 Haida Gwaii/Queen Charlotte. ..
Ska
This page is about the musical style. For Square Kilometre Array, see SKA. Music of Jamaica Kumina Nyabinghi Mento Ska Rocksteady Reggae Sound systems Lovers rock Dub Dancehall Dub poetry Toasting Raggamuffin Roots reggae US UK Timeline and Samples Anglophone Caribbean music Anguilla - A..
Ska-Core
Redirect [[Template:Merge]] Ska-Core is a style of music blending 1970s 2 tone ska with 1980s Punk rock. It is basically ska-influenced punk, whereas ska punk or punk ska is punk-influenced ska. Ska-Core was popularized by bands like The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Less Than Jake,Operation Ivy, The Su..
Ska-Core, the Devil, and More
Ska-Core, the Devil, and More is an EP by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. It was first released in 1993 by Mercury Records. This EP includes one reggae and three hardcore covers. Contents 1 Track listing2 Personnel3 Notes4 External links Track listing "Someday I Suppose""Thin..
Ska-P
SKA-P is a ska punk band formed in Madrid (Vallecas), Spain, in 1994, that could be categorized, politically, as an extreme leftist - almost anarchist - musical group. Despite (or because of) its radical views, it remains one of the most popular ska bands in Spain and Europe. The group began in 1..
Skaal
The Skaal is a fictional group of Nord nature-worshippers featured in the Bloodmoon expansion to [[The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind]]. They have a special commune with the creatures of Solstheim. The Skaal have been living on Solstheim for many generations. The Skaal village is located on the northe..
Skaara
Skaara is a character in the fictional Stargate universe played by Alexis Cruz in both the original Stargate film and Stargate SG-1, who was the son of Kasuf and brother to Sha're. Contents 1 ..
Skabba the Hutt
Skabba the Hutt was a Ska Punk band that featured current The Bravery frontman/songwriter Sam Endicott and keyboard-player John Conway, and actor Jonathan Togo. External links [The Bravery][The Bravery Forum]..
SkaDaddyZ
SkaDaddyZ is a ska band from Ventura, California. They were founded in 1993. They achieved a hit with their cover version of The Eagles' "Hotel California". ..
Skadarlija
Skadarlija (English: Skadar street) is a street and district of Belgrade, Serbia renowned as a bohemian quarter and sometimes compared to Montmartre in Paris. It attracts up to 20,000 people each day. Contents 1 History2 Present3 See also4 External links History The history..
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates (a.k.a. "Skadden, Arps", "Skadden", or "SASM&F"), founded in 1948, is one of the largest law firms in the world. Its headquarters is in New York City. The firm is considered one of the most prestigious in the world, consistently ranking in th..
Skadee
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since May 2006. Skadee is a reggae-rock band..
Skade (Revelation Space)
Skade is a fictional character from the Revelation Space hard science fiction series, by Alastair Reynolds. She appears in the book Redemption Ark and, to a lesser extent, in Absolution Gap. Details Skade is a Conjoiner, and one of the more recent ones. She is a member of the Closed Council and al..
Skadovsk
Skadovsk (Ukrainian: Скадовськ, translit. Skadovs’k) is a port city in the Kherson Oblast (province) of southern Ukraine. It is the administrative center of the Skadovsky Raion (district), and is located at around [46°7′0″N, 32°55′0″E]. Subdivisions of Kherson O..
Skafandr
For Russian EVA suit, see Skafander. Skafandr (Cyrillic: Скафандр) is a popular Russian band playing in the self-defined "metal-dub" style. Skafandr was formed in 1998 by Eugeniy Rybnikov, Yuriy Vitel, and Kirill Soloviyov in Saint Petersburg. Until 2001 the band was giving concerts with A..
Skaffe
Skaffe is an online web directory formed by the former owners of GoGuides after a falling out in 2003. External links [Official site][History, description, and resources from Search Marketing Info] ..
Skaftafell National Park
Skaftafell National Park ..
Skag
Skag can refer to: Skag, a 1980s TV series starring Karl MaldenFor possible alternate meanings, see scag. 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 ..
Skagafjörður
Skagafjörður is a fjord in Northern Iceland, situated between Tröllaskagi og Skagi. There are two counties by this fjord: The Skagafjörður county itself, and Akrahreppur. It is a centre of agriculture, and some fisheries are based in Sauðárkrókur and Hofsós. There are three islands..
Skagafjörður Municipality
Skagafjörður, Iceland Municipality seal Location in Iceland CountySkagafjarðarsýsla ConstituencyNorthwest Area 4180 km² (1614mi²) Population Total (2003)Density 4,1780.99/km² Postal codes550-570 Latitude Longitude [65°74′N 19°66′W] [Municipal websit..
Skagarans
Skagarans were an alien race in the fictional television series [[Star Trek: Enterprise]] who routinely kidnapped beings from other worlds and sold them as slaves. In the 19th century, Skaragans kidnapped hundreds of humans from Earth and brought them to one of their colony worlds, intending to use..
Skagaströnd
Skagaströnd is a town in northern Iceland, near the Húnaflói fjord. It has a normal population of approximately 650 inhabitants, but this swells in the summer because of the fishing industry. Nearby Kálfhamarsvík is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Iceland. ..
Skaga stave church
Skaga stave church is a reconstructed stave church in Tiveden, Töreboda municipality, Västra Götalands län county, Sweden. The church is from 2001, but it traces back to 1130 when the first church is said to have been built by Skaga, the daughter of the Viking Ramunder the Evil. According to..
Skage
Skage (or Skage i Namdalen) is a village in Overhalla municipality, Norway. Its population is 615 . References ..
Skagen
This article is about the municipality. Skagen is also a brand of watches. Skagen (The Skaw) is a projection of land and a municipality (Danish, kommune) in North Jutland County on the northernmost tip of Vendsyssel-Thy, a part of the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark. The municipality covers..
Skagensbanen
Skagensbanen (Danish: The Skagen Railway) is a 40 km long railway in Denmark, going from Skagen to Frederikshavn. Skagensbanen is a part of Nordjyske Jernbaner. The work started on July 26 1889, and the railway were opened on July 24 1890, and untill 1924 had it small rails, and trains could maximu..
Skagen Township, Minnesota
Skagen Township is a township in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 235 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 90.9 km² (35.1 mi²). 90.8 km² (35.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water. Demographics..
Skagerak International School
Skagerak International School is a private school located in Sandefjord, Norway. The school consists of the Primary school and Middle school founded in 2000, and High school, founded in 1991, and promotes mutual respect and intercultural awareness through the International Baccalaureate Diploma prog..
Skagerrak
The Skagerrak strait runs between Norway and the southwest coast of Sweden and the Jutland peninsula of Denmark, connecting the North Sea and the Kattegat strait, which leads to the Baltic Sea. Contents 1 Name2 Geography3 Biology4 History5 External links Name Skagerrak..
Skaggs Companies
The Skaggs Companies were predecessors to many famous United States retailing chains, including Safeway, Albertsons, Osco, and Longs Drug Stores. Contents 1 Safeway2 Osco3 Payless Drug Stores4 Skaggs Foundation5 See also6 References Safeway The first company was ba..
Skaggs family
Though not well known, the Skaggs Family had, in the early part of the twentieth century, a remarkable impact on the growth of merchandising across much of the United States. If one examines the origins of a wide range of grocery and drug store enterprises across the West and Midwest, the Skaggs nam..
Skagit
Skagit (pronounced "skajit") may refer to: Skagit (tribe) — The Skagit Native Americans. The other names are derived from this tribe.Skagit (language) — The language of the Skagit Native Americans.Skagit River — A river in northern Washington State.Skagit Valley — The valley ..
Skagit/Kalama Class ferry
Washington State Ferries Jumbo Mark II Jumbo Super Issaquah 130 Issaquah 100 Evergreen State Steel Electric Rhododendron Hiyu Passenger-Only Fast Ferry Skagit/Kalama The Skagit/Kalama Class ferries are high-speed passenger vessels built for Washington State Ferries in 1989. Ferries in..
Skagit (tribe)
The Skagit (pronounced "skajit") are a Native American people living in the state of Washington. The language of the same name is a subdialect of the Northern dialect of Lushootseed, which is part of the Salishan family. The Skagit River, Skagit Bay, and Skagit County all derive their names from the..
Skagit Bicycle Club
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Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County (pronounced [ˈskædʒɪt]) is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Skagit Indian tribe. As of 2000, the population was 102,979. The county seat is at Mount Vernon, which is also the county's largest city. Skagit County was formed out of Wh..
Skagit River
The Skagit River (pronounced [ˈskædʒət̚]) is a river in southwestern British Columbia in Canada and northwestern Washington in the United States, approximately 150 mi (240 km) long. The river and its tributaries drain an area of 1.7 million acres of the Cascade Range along the northe..
Skagit Valley
The Skagit Valley is located in the far western corner of Washington, USA. Its main features include the Skagit River, which snakes through local communities which include the capital of Skagit County, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Concrete, Lyman-Hamilton, and Burlington. There was once a plan by ..
Skagit Valley Provincial Park
Skagit Valley Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia, Canada. ..
Skagul Toste
Skoglar Toste or Skagul Toste (there are several variations) was a Viking from the Swedish province of West Götaland. According to Snorri Sturluson, he was the father of Sigrid the Haughty. He is mentioned in several sagas, such as Heimskringla, and is said to have been the first to demand danegeld..
Skagway, Alaska
Skagway (IPA: [ˈskæg ˌwej]) is a city in Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska, on the Alaska Panhandle. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 862. The port of Skagway is a popular stop for cruise ships, and the tourist trade is these days a big part of the city's ..
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska
Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States. As of 2000, the population is 3,436. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat. Contents 1 Geography1.1 Adjacent boroughs and census areas2 Demographic..
Skagway News
The Skagway News is a newspaper published twice a month in Skagway, Alaska. The paper was established in 1897 and published until 1904, then revived in 1978. The paper is issued (usually) on the second and fourth Friday of the month. External link [Skagway News] ..
Skag (TV series)
Skag is an hour-long dramatic television series that focused on the life of a foreman at a Pittsburgh steel mill. Malden described his character Pete Skagska as a simple man trying to keep his family together. The pilot film for the series had Skag temporarily disabled by a stroke and the effects it..
Skaha Bluffs
Skaha Bluffs is a rock climbing area located just south of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada on a hillside above Skaha Lake. The climbing takes place in three parallel canyons. Notable climbing walls include Fortress, Red Tail, Doctors wall, The Great White Wall and The Grand Canyon. The area is m..
Skaha Lake
Skaha Lake ([49°25′N 119°35′W]) is a freshwater lake located in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia, Canada. It has a surface area of approximately 20 km², with a maximum depth of 55 metres. The lake is situated directly south of Okanagan Lake and the city of Penticton, Britis..
Skai TV
Skai TV is a private television network that recently returned to the Greek airwaves after a 13 year absence. Skai was originally launched in 1993 but several years later was sold and re-branded as Alpha TV, one of the most popular networks in Greece. Recently company who originally launched Skai..
Skakavac
There are two waterfalls named Skakavac in Bosnia and Herzegovina. First waterfall Skakavac is 12 km from Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Hercegovina. Its height is about 98 meters. Second waterfall Skakavac is in the primeval forest Perucica, near Foča. Its height is about 82 meters. ..
Skakavitsa Waterfall
The Skakavitsa Waterfall (Bulgarian: Скакавица or Скакавишки водопад, Skakavishki vodopad) is the highest waterfall in the Rila Mountains in Bulgaria. It is part of Rila National Park and is located on the Skakavitsa River in the Zemen Gorge. The waterfall is situated on ..
Skala
There are several places named Skala: Skała, a town in southern PolandSkala, main settlement on the island of Patmos in GreeceSkala, Laconia, a municipality in southern Greece.Skala, a town in the Burgas Province in south-eastern BulgariaSkala, popular resort on the island of Kefalonia, one of the..
SKALA
SKALA was the process computer for the Chernobyl nuclear power plant prior to October 1995.[The RBMK reactor] References ..
Skaland
Skaland is the administrative centre of Berg municipality, Norway. A graphite factory is the foremost local industry. ..
Skalariak
Skalariak is a Spanish ska band founded in 1994 in Navarra by Juantxo Skalari and Peio Skalari. Their lyrics are in Spanish and Basque. Also in their works the sounds of punk, reggae, and other styles can be found. Contents 1 Components1.1 Present Members1.2 Previous Members2 ..
Skalat
Skalat (Ukrainian: Скалат, Polish: Skałat) is a small city in the Ternopil Oblast (province) of western Ukraine. It is located in the Pidvolochysky Raion (district), at around [49°25′60″N, 25°58′60″E]. Subdivisions of Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine > Raions: Be..
Skala (Kefalonia), Greece
Skala is a picturesque village located in the municipality of Elios Pronnoi, some 39kms south from the island's main town of Argosotli and 14kms SE of Poros, in the south of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian Islands of Greece. During the summer, Skala becomes a popular holiday destination and has a grow..
Skala Eressou
Please [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since June 2006. Skala Eressos is a seaside ..
Skala Oropou
Skala OropouΣκάλα Ορωπού Seal Flag Map --> Statistics Prefecture and Periphery (Region): Attica Metropolitan Area: Athens Location:Latitude:Longitude: 38.3321 (38°19'19") N 23.793 (23°47'30") E Elevation: -lowest: -centre: South Euboic Gulf8 m (c..
Skalbmierz
Skalbmierz is a town in Poland, in Świętokrzyskie Voivodship, in Kazimierza County. It has 1,326 inhabitants (2004). ..
Skald
Alternative meanings: See Skald (disambiguation) The skald was a member of a group of courtly poets, whose poetry is associated with the courts of Scandinavian and Icelandic leaders during the Viking age, who composed and performed renditions of aspects of what we now characterise as Old Norse poet..
Skaldic poetry
Skaldic poetry (Icelandic: dróttkvæði, "court poetry") is Old Norse poetry composed by known skalds, as opposed to the anonymous Eddaic poetry. The most prevalent metre is dróttkvætt. The subject is usually historical and eulogic, detailing the deeds of the skald's king. The skaldic poems have..
Skald (disambiguation)
Skald can refer to: Skald, a Viking poetSkald (publisher), a Norwegian publishing house 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 a..
Skald (publisher)
Skald forlag is a Norwegian publishing house situated in Leikanger by the Sognefjord in the western part of Norway. It was established in 1991 by Lars Nes and Jon Skjerdal. They produce among others touristic, humouristic, local historic and art books, mostly in the New Norwegian language, but also ..
Skalelv
Skalelv (Kallijoki in Finnish and Kven) is a village by the Varangerfjord, near the town of Vadsø in Finnmark, the northernmost province of Norway. Historically, Skalelv has been inhabited by the Sami and the Kven populations, more recently also newcomers from the more southern parts of Norway and..
Skale Tracker
Skale Tracker Skale Tracker is a tracker software created and coded by baktery with graphics-support from Awesome. It was originally released in early alpha stage as Fast Tracker 3, as the entire environment was designed to be as similar to Fast Tracker 2 as possible, but had to change its nam..
Skalica
Skalica (German: Skalitz, Hungarian: Szakolca, Latin: Sakolcium) is the largest city in Skalica District in western Slovakia. Located near the Czech border, Skalica has a population of 15,150 as of 2003. Contents 1 History2 Sights3 Personalities4 External links History Alth..
Skalica District
Skalica District (okres Skalica) is a district in the Trnava Region of western Slovakia. Until 1918, the district was part of the Hungarian county of Nitra. Municipalities BrodskéDubovceChropovGbelyHolíčKátovKopčanyKoválovecLetničieLopašovMokrý HájOreskéPetrova VesPopudinské Mo..
Skalka
Skalka is a Prague Metro station of Line A. ← direction Dejvická ..
Skalla-Grímr
Skalla-Grímr Kveldulfsson (9. and 10. centuries) was a Norwegian, who was forced to emigrate to Iceland in the days of his enemy Haraldr hárfagri. His main claim to fame is that he was the father of Egill, but he also deserves a footnote in the history of Nordic literature for having composed the ..
Skalleluia!
Also called "Insyderz Present Skalleluia!" Skalleluia! was the second album by the Christian third-wave ska band, The Insyderz, and was the first of their albums dedicated to ska renditions of worship songs, it was released on May 5 1998. Track listing "Oh Lord, You're Beautiful""He Has Made Me Gl..
Skalleluia Too!
Skalleluia Too! was the fourth full length album by the Christian third-wave ska band, The Insyderz, and was the second of their albums dedicated to ska renditions of worship songs, it was released on October 26 1999. Track listing "Peace of God""When I Look Up""I Could Sing of Your Love Forever""S..
Skalnaté Pleso
Skalnaté Pleso refers to: a mountain in SlovakiaSkalnaté Pleso Observatory on the mountaina shorthand name for the Atlas Coeli Skalnate Pleso, published by Sky Publishing Corporation as the Skalnate Pleso Atlas of the Heavens. It was compiled at the observatory and was popular with amateur astro..
Skalnaté Pleso Observatory
Skalnaté Pleso Observatory Skalnaté Pleso Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Slovakia. There is also a meteorological observatory. It is near Tatranská Lomnica and has IAU observatory code 056. The mountain also serves as a ski resort. External links [Home page] ..
Skalpel
Skalpel are DJs / musicians Marcin Cichy and Igor Pudło from Wrocław in Poland. After releasing a demo entitled Polish Jazz in 2000, they were picked up by the UK independent record label, Ninja Tune. Their musical style is a distinctive blend of hip hop beats, laced with samples lifted from t..
Skalvians
Skalvians, Scalvians or Scalowians (German: ) were an extinct tribe of Prussians which according to the Chronicon terrae Prussiae of Peter of Dusburg, inhabited the land of Scalovia (Scalwia, Schalowia, German: ) to the south of the Curonians, by the lower Nemunas river, in the times around 1240. ..
Skam
Skam can mean two things. Skam2? - Rapper/Artist from Miami, FloridaSkam Records - Record Label..
Skam2?
Skam2?, is a Rapper/Artist from Carol City, Florida. Skam started creating art when he was only ten-years-old and the largely self-taught designer/illustrator entered the commercial art market when he was just eighteen. Has drawn for Naughty By Nature, D12, Ill Bill, A Tribe Called Quest, and th..
Skamander
see Scamander for the river in Greek mythology. Skamander was a Polish group of experimental poets founded in 1918 by Julian Tuwim, Antoni Słonimski, Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Kazimierz Wierzyński and Jan Lechoń. Initially unnamed, in December of 1919 it adopted the name of Scamander, after a river..
Skamania County, Washington
Skamania County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. Its name derives from the Chinookan word for "swift water," a reference to the Columbia River. As of 2000, the population is 9,872. The county seat is at Stevenson, which is also the county's largest city, although the Carson Rive..
Skambankt
Skambankt is a Norwegian rock band from Klepp, just south of Stavanger. They play a mixture of classic rock'n'roll, punk and hardrock in the tradition of bands like Motörhead, AC/DC, Sex Pistols, Ramones and The Stooges. All the lyrics are in Norwegian, and they convey the real spirit of punk: agai..
Skamija
Skamija is a students' magazine of the Serbian elite Gymnasium Jovan Jovanović Zmaj. It has been published since school founding in 1810 in Novi Sad. External links [More information about the Skamija magazine is available on the official web site of Gymnasium Jovan Jovanović Zmaj] ..
Skammen
Skammen (Swedish for Shame), is a 1968 black-and-white film written and directed by Ingmar Bergman, and starring Liv Ullmann and Max von Sydow. The story follows two musicians, who, as a result of civil war, have moved away from society to a farm on a rural island. They are apolitical and indiff..
Skamp you got style
SKAMP from Lithuania took part in the 2001 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "You Got Style". The song came 13th with 35 points but was later used on a UK ad for a well known clothing company. ..
Skam Records
Skam Records, based in Manchester, is an Electronic/IDM record label founded by Andy Maddocks around 1990. Skam's first 12-inch single is rumored to have never been officially released, only distributed as a promo. The self-titled debut from Lego Feet (SKA001) is now commonly known to be the pion..
Skan
In Lakota mythology, Skan is the supreme creator god, who made the world and the beings in it according to the number four. He is also the judge of both dead human souls and the gods themselves. He had a daughter named Anog Ite. ..
Skanawan, Wisconsin
Skanawan is a town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 354 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.0 km² (35.9 mi²). 91.7 km² (35.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (1.48%) is water...
Skancke
Branch of the ancient Norwegian noble family Skanke. The main centre of the Skancke branch of the family is situated in the old mining town of Røros in Mid-Norway. The coat of arms or crest of the Skancke family is related to its past on the Isle of Man. ..
Skanda
Skanda is a name of a deity that is popular amongst practicing Hindus and Buddhists Skanda a Hindu deity is also known as Kartikeya Skanda (Buddhism) a popular Deva or even Bodhisattva popular amongst Chinese Buddhism. The name is also represented byMurugan and Ceyon in Tamil. Murugan is the major ..
Skandagupta
Skandagupta (d. 480) was a ruler of northern India under the Gupta dynasty. He is generally considered the last of the great Gupta rulers. He defeated the Pushyamitras, a rival Indian dynasty, but then was faced with invading Indo-Hephthalites or "White Huns", known in India as Hunas, from the north..
Skandar Keynes
--> [[Image:Narnia4ed.jpg|thumb|200px|Keynes as Edmund Pevensie in the [[The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe|2005 film adaptation]] of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]] Skandar Amin Casper Keynes (born 5 September 1991) is an English actor. He is perhaps best known f..
Skanda (Buddhism)
Skanda (Wei Tuo) Bodhisattva Skanda Bodhisattva (Ch. 韋馱菩薩; Wei Tuo Pu Sa), or Wei Tuo, is regarded in Chinese Buddhism as a devoted guardian and an honored Bodhisattva of Buddhist monasteries who guards the Dharma and the objects of the Dharma. He is the General-in..
Skanda Purana
Hindu texts ..
Skanderbeg
Scanderbeg and the people, sculpture by Janaq Paço and Genc Hajdari in the National Museum, Krujë, Albania George Kastrioti (Gjergj Kastrioti) (1405 - January 17 1468), better known as Skanderbeg, is the most prominent figure in the history of Albania. He is also known as the Dragon of Alban..
Skanderborg
Seal for Skanderborg, by J.Th Hansen Skanderborg, with a population of 22,244, is a town in central Denmark, located in Skanderborg municipality, Jutland. The town has two churches, one of which was once a part of the Skanderborg castle, which was a hunting retreat of Danish kings during the ..
Skanderborg Festival
The Skanderborg festival is an annual music festival held the second weekend of August, in a beech forest in the vicinity of Skanderborg. The festival is known as "Denmark’s Most Beautiful Festival" because of its scenic location. It covers many styles of music, such as rock, pop, folk, heavy met..
Skanderborg municipality
Skanderborg municipality is a municipality (Danish, kommune) in Aarhus County on the Jutland peninsula in central Denmark. The municipality covers an area of 143 km², and has a total population of 22,244 (2005). Its mayor is Aleksander Aagaard, a member of the Venstre (Liberal Party) political p..
Skander Souayah
Skander Souayah (born 20 November, 1972) is a Tunisian football player. He played for a few clubs, including CS Sfaxien and Espérance Tunis. He played for the Tunisia national football team and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, where he scored a goal from the penalty kick in match ag..
Skandha
Part of a onBuddhism History of Buddhism Timeline of Buddhism Buddhist councils Foundations Four Noble Truths Noble Eightfold Path The Five Precepts Nirvāna · Three Jewels Buddhism In Depth Three marks of existence Skandha · Karma · Dharma Samsara · Rebirth..
Skandia
thumb Skandia is a Swedish insurance company that was started in 1855. It has operations in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. In 2003 the operations in North America, American Skandia, was acquired by Prudential Financial. It also operates an internet bank called Skandiabanken. Skan..
Skandiabanken
Skandiabanken is an internet bank based in Sweden , owned by Skandia. It has a one branch office in Stockholm and conducts the rest of its business over the internet and via telephone. Skandiabanken also operates in Norway and Denmark and is the largest internet-based bank in Scandinavia. External ..
Skandia Township, Michigan
Skandia Township is a township in Marquette County, Michigan, United States. The population was 907 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 186.7 km² (72.1 mi²). 186.6 km² (72.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of i..
Skandia Township, Minnesota
Skandia Township is a township in Murray County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 173 at the 2000 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 92.7 km² (35.8 mi²). 91.2 km² (35.2 mi²) of it is land and 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it (1...
Skandinavian Sin Moo Hapkido Association
Supervices and cordinates actions that happen in the Northern Europe (Finland, Norway, Sweden, Danmark, the baltic countries and Russia) relating to Sin Moo Hapkido. SSMHA (Skandinavian Sin Moo Hapkido Association) headquartes is located in Pori Finland. The head of the SSMHA is Rami Vainionpää 6t..
Skandinaviska Banken
Skandinaviska Banken, literally the Scandinavian Bank, was a Swedish bank founded in Gothenburg, 1864. Its foundation coincided with the political aspirations of the Scandinavian movement, which sought to unite Sweden, Norway and Denmark into a single kingdom. Even if these aspirations came to naugh..
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
SEB in Estonia SEB, or Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ.), is a Swedish bank. It is the result of a merger between Stockholms Enskilda Bank and Skandinaviska Banken in 1972. Its subsidiaries in Germany and Denmark carry the SEB brand name, but in the Baltic States and Poland the subsi..
Skandinavisk Aero Industri
Skandinavisk Aero Industri A/S (abbreviated SAI) was a Danish manufacturer of aeroplanes that existed between 1937 and 1954. The company was founded by technician Viggo Kramme and engineer Karl Gustav Zeuthen and based in Copenhagen. The company's aeroplanes were labelled "KZ" for Kramme and Zeuthe..
Skandranon
Skandranon is the 'Black Gryphon' of the Mage Wars series by Mercedes Lackey and Larry Dixon. The Gryphons were created by one of the two great powers in the Mage Wars, Urtho, the Mage of Silence. They are an amalgam of raptor foreparts and feline hindparts, and absorb and channel magic as part of ..
Skaneateles
Skaneateles may refer to, in the United States: Skaneateles (village), New York, in Onandaga CountySkaneateles (town), New York, in Onandaga CountySkaneateles Lake, one of the Finger Lakes in New York State This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with ..
Skaneateles (town), New York
Skaneateles (pronounced "skinny atlas") is a town in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The population was 7,323 at the 2000 census. The Town of Skaneateles is on the western border of the county and includes a village, also called Skaneateles. Contents 1 History2 Geography3&n..
Skaneateles (village), New York
Skaneateles is a village in Onondaga County, New York, United States. The Village of Skaneateles is in the Town of Skaneatles. The village is on US Route 20. Map of the village in 1884 (drawing by L.R. Burleigh). Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Community Overview4 Demogr..
Skaneateles Lake
Skaneateles Lake Skaneateles Lake is one of the Finger Lakes in central New York in the United States. The name Skaneateles (local pronunciation: skinny-atlas) means long lake in the Iroquois language. The lake is sometimes referred to as "The Roof Garden of the Lakes" because its altitude is..
Skaneateles Turnpike
The Hamilton and Skaneateles Turnpike was an historical East-West toll road in Central New York State. It roughly paralleled the Cherry Valley Turnpike, also called the Third Great Western Turnpike (now U.S. Rt. 20) to its north. The old "Hamilton and Skaneateles Turnpike", ran west from Plainfie..
Skane Township, Minnesota
Skane Township is a township in Kittson County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 65 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), all land. Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there were 65 people..
Skanifest
Skanifest is a punk/ ska / rock festival organized in Ciney (Belgium). The festival's aim is to propose rock/ska/punk bands at democratic prices. Each year, Skanifest tries to mix local starting bands, local experienced bands and national, or even international, experienced bands. Contents 1&nbs..
Skank
Look up [[wiktionary:|}}}]] in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Skank or skanky is a slang term and its contemporary usage in the United States has been to describe a particular kind of female behavior, characterized by wanton selfishness, repeated self-detrimental behavior, flirting and sexual ..
Skankbot
Skankbot is a slang term which describes a skanky female that has a predictable personality and character. The term implies that the female is not only promiscuous, but dresses in a very liberal manner, and often times repeats over and over actions that lead to promiscuous encounters. Also implied i..
Skanke
Contents 1 Origins and coat of arms2 The Sudreyan era3 The Treaty of Perth and exile4 The Skanke family in As its first ancestors the family claims the Norse king Siggtrygg Gale (also called Siggtrygg Enöye; eng.: Siggtrygg One Eye) of Dublin and Northumberland (d. ca. 927) ..
Skankin' Pickle
Skankin' Pickle was a San Francisco based skacore sextet during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Formed in 1989, they released several LPs, mostly on their own record label, Dill Records. Members included vocalist/saxophonist Mike "Bruce Lee" Park, guitarist Lynette Knackstedt, bassist Ian Miller, ba..
Skankin 'N' Skulkin
Skankin 'N' Skulkin - [spunge] On and Off the Road is a video released by the Tewkesbury ska punk band [spunge] in 2001 (on Sucka-Punch Records). The video focuses on a live show at Wolverhampton Civic Hall that took place during 2000, and also includes offstage antics, interview..
Skanksters
The Skanksters is a Norwegian ska band. Formed in 1992, they and have released several EP's and so far, one full album entitled Shaven not Stirred. The band is also featured on several compilation-albums in Europe, and is rumoured to have a new album coming in near future. The band is signed to the..
Skanks for the Memories
Skanks for the Memories is a comedy album by Dave Attell released in 2003 on Comedy Central Records. Tracks Odd LookDrinking TipsFun Happens LateTravelFlyingBus StationUnfuckablesTattoosSmokingLonely BugI Miss My DadFireworksHomophobicMidget FriendParrotCondomsLoveGamblingShaved PubesReligionDru..
Skanky maggot
A Skanky Maggot is a flexible tube which stretches between a front and back door and stops dust travelling through the house, mainly used during construction projects. ..
Skank (band)
Skank is a Brazilian pop/rock/reggae band. The band was born in 1991, in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. Members Samuel Rosa - singer and guitarLelo Zanetti - bassHenrique Portugal - keyboardHaroldo Ferreti - drums Discography The band made a relatively huge success with its first album, Skank, in ..
Skank (dance)
Skanking is a form of dancing found in the ska, ska-core, hardcore punk, and metalcore scenes, though known in the latter two as 'two-stepping.' It originated in the 1950s or 1960s at Jamaican dance halls, when ska music was first played. British mods and skinheads of the 1960s took these types of d..
Skank (disambiguation)
Skank can refer to: Skank, a pejorative term indicating a repugnant person.Skank (dance), a form of dance (moshing) related to ska and hardcore punk.Skank (band), a Brazilian pop/reggae/ska band from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.Bang, the typical offbeat figure played by rhythm guitar and piano in s..
Skannerz
Skannerz is a series of electronic toys made by Radica that uses barcode technology to create an interactive battle game that resembles Digimon. Radica brand barcodes have the additional feature of being able to act as a healing code in the first 2 iterations of the game. Contents 1 Model..
Skanör
Skanör is a part of Skanör-Falsterbo in Vellinge Municipality, southwestern Skåne, Sweden. Skanör has for example some hotels, restaurants, harbour, an old church and an elementary school. A new building project will start in Skanör in the autumn. A greenbelt called Skanörs vångar will be a n..
Skanör-Falsterbo
The Falsterbo Peninsula is the name of the southwesternmost tip of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It marks the border between the Baltic Sea and the Sound (Öresund). Within, the two towns of Skanör and Falsterbo have grown together to form a conurbation, with a total of about 7,000 inhabitants. Bot..
Skansen
This article is about the museum in Stockholm. For the district of Turku, Finland, see Skanssi. Winter view of Skogaholm Manor, moved to Skansen from Närke Hand-coloured postcard of Skansen, ca 1900 Skansen is the first open air museum and zoo in Sweden and is located on the island Dju..
Skansen Crown
Skansen Crown is a military fortress in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was built in the later half of the 17th century according to the plans of Erik Dahlberg. The fortress and the twin counterpart, Skansen Lion, was built for the purpose of preventing the Danes to attack Gothenburg from the south, and t..
Skanska
For the speech of southern Sweden called Skånska, see: Scanian (linguistics) Skanska is a multinational heavy-construction company based in Sweden. In the 1980s the company name was changed from Skånska Cementgjuteriet literally the "Scanian Concrete Foundry" to Skanska. One of Koch Skanska's (t..
Skanssi
Skanssi (Finnish; Skansen in Swedish) is a district in the Uittamo-Skanssi ward of the city of Turku, in Finland. It is located in the southeast of the city, and consists mostly of industrial areas. The current (as of 2004) population of Skanssi is 141, and it is increasing at an annual rate of ..
Skanstull
Skanstull is an area in Södermalm in Stockholm. Skanstull connects the traffic between the inner city and the south parts of Stockholm and its suburbs. Skanstull was originally the city’s southern toll station, but the toll station was removed in 1857. The Skanstull underground metro station wa..
Skantzoura
Skantzoura is a Greek island in the Sporades. ..
Skapocalypse Now!
Skapocalypse Now! is the debut album by ska band Mustard Plug. Track listing "Brain on Ska""Alone""Summertime""Sweet Potato""We Want the Mustard""To Be""Kill The Governor""Simon Says""Butcher's Mop""7-11 Man" ..
Skapti Þóroddsson
Skapti Þóroddsson (d. 1030) was an Icelandic lawspeaker and skald. He became lawspeaker in 1004, succeeding his uncle Grímr when the latter's voice failed him. He held office till his death in 1030, longer than anyone else. According to Íslendingabók he instituted judicial reform by establishin..
Skaptopara Cove
Skaptopara Cove (Zaliv Skaptopara \'za-liv ska-pto-'pa-ra\) is a 1.8 km wide cove indenting for 600 m the N coast of Greenwich Island, Antarctica, NW of Mount Plymouth, and NE of Sevtopolis Peak. The cove is named after the ancient Thracian town of Skaptopara, ancestor of the present Bulgarian city..
Skara
Skara (pop. 10,700, location [58°23′N 13°26′E]) is a town in Västra Götaland County, in western Sweden and the seat of Skara Municipality (ca 18,000 inh). Despite its size, it has a long educational and ecclesiastical history. Contents 1 Geography2 History3 Not..
Skaraborg
1. Skaraborg is the name of a geographical region in Sweden, which can refer to: Skaraborg County - a former county of SwedenWestrogothia - a historical province of SwedenVästra Götaland County - a current county of Sweden 2. S/S Skaraborg, steam ship, DWT 1600. Built 1914 by Oscarshamns Varf, Os..
Skaraborgs regemente
Skaraborgs regemente No shield available Designation I 9 Type infantry regiment Existence 1624–1942 Colours Black and yellow Motto 'Arvet förpliktar' Victory names Varberg 1565Narva 1581Lützen 1632Leipzig 1642 Warszawa 1656Lund 1676Landskrona 1677Malatitze 1708 Skaraborgs regemen..
Skaraborg County
Skaraborg County, or Skaraborgs län, was a county of Sweden until December 31, 1998 when it was merged with the counties of Gothenburg and Bohus and Älvsborg to form the county of Västra Götaland. The county was named after a fortress (in Swedish borg) outside the city of Skara, the seat of resi..
Skaramagas
> Statistics Prefecture: Attica Metropolitan Area: Athens municipality: Chaidari Location:Latitude:Longitude: 38.011 (38°0'40') N lat. 23.6 (23°36') E long. Skaramangas Bay5 m(centre)around 300 to 400 m, Aigaleo Postal code: 124 62 Area/distance code: 11-30-210 (030-210)-5..
Skara Brae
Excavated dwellings at Skara Brae, Europe's most complete Neolithic village. Skara Brae evidence of home furnishings i.e. shelves. Skara Brae are also an Irish traditional music group.Skara Brae (music). Skara Brae is a large stone-built Neolithic settlement, located in the Bay of Skail..
Skara Brae (music)
Skara Brae was a traditional Irish music group with origins in Rannafast, County Donegal, Ireland. The group consisted of three siblings, Maighréad Ní Dhomhnaill, Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill and Mícheál Ó Domhnaill with Dáithí Sproule. Though brought up in County Meath, the Uí Dhomhnaill sibli..
Skara Cathedral
Skara Cathedral (in Swedish: Skara domkyrka) is a church in the Swedish city of Skara. The cathedral is the seat for the bishop in the Church of Sweden Diocese of Skara. Its history is traced from the 11th century, but it current appearance is from the 13th century. The church has a medieval cryp..
Skara Municipality
Skara Municipality (Kommun) Skara in Västra Götaland County Map outlining municipalities of Sweden Coat of arms Municipal facts Seat Skara [] County Västra Götaland County Province Dalsland Area Rank x of 290 Population &n..
Skardu
''This article is about the Skardu town, for the District of Skardu, see Skardu District Skardu Town as seen from the Skardu Fort Skardu (Urdu: سکردو) is a district and the capital city of Baltistan, a subdivision of the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It is located in the wide (10 km) and lo..
Skardu Airport
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Skardu District
Skardu District is one of the six districts of Northern Areas of Pakistan. Skardu town is the capital of the Skardu District. Mountain peaks and glaciers The highest peak in Skardu District is K2 (8,611 m) which is the highest peak in Pakistan and the second highest peak on earth. The Baltoro M..
Skardu Fort
Skardu Fort or Karpachu Fort is a fort in Skardu city in Northern Areas of Pakistan that dates from the tenth century CE. An ancient mosque is also present inside the fort. The fort and its mosque are located on the eastern face of the Khardong hill 40 ft above Skardu city. A view from these m..
Skare
Skare (or Skarde) is a village in Odda municipality, Norway. Its population is 328 . References ..
Skarface
Skarface is a Ska band from France that started in 1991. Producing one CD a year, the band is in the forefront of the international Ska scene. More than 1200 concerts have brought them to audiences in towns like Moscow, Tokyo, Bratislava, Prague and Montreal, during major tours across Germany, Spain..
Skarfskerry
Skarfskerry (or Scarfskerry) is the most northerly settlement on mainland Scotland. It is located in Caithness, on a small peninsula northeast of Thurso, off the A836. The village consists of a few houses and a pier that is not used for commercial purposes. See also Extreme points of the United Kin..
Skarholmen
Skarholmen is an islet and yacht centre by Lake Ekoln (part of Lake Mälaren) in the Uppsala suburb of Graneberg, Sweden. For Skärholmen, see Skärholmen, Stockholm. ..
Skarlath
A young Kestrel who became frozen to a tree, Skarlath was an intended victim of Swartt Sixclaw. However, he was saved by fellow captive Sunflash the Mace, and helped him escape in turn. Skarlath advised Sunflash against his chosen course of action, which was to attack Swarrt head on and kill as ma..
Skarloey
Skarloey Skarloey is a fictional locomotive from The Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry. He is one of the oldest engines on the Island of Sodor. Skarloey lives and works on the Skarloey Railway as Engine No.1. This article discusses Skarloey from the point of view of the Railway Series. For info..
Skarloey Railway
Map of the Skarloey Railway On the fictional Island of Sodor in The Railway Series by Rev. W. Awdry, the Skarloey Railway is a narrow gauge railway which runs from the main line at Crovan's Gate to the passenger terminus at Skarloey. Beyond Skarloey the line continues to a slate quarry. ..
Skarmory
The is one of the 401 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion dollar[#endnote_pokesales] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. Despite only originally available in ..
Skarn
Skarn is a metamorphic rock that is usually variably colored green or red, occasionally grey, black, brown or white. It usually forms by chemical metasomatism of rocks during metamorphism and in the contact zone of magmatic intrusions like granites with carbonate-rich rocks such as limestone or d..
Skarnes
Skarnes is the administrative centre of Sør-Odal municipality, Norway. Its population (2005) is 2,065. The local railway station, opened in 1862, is served by Kongsvingerbanen. ..
Skarnsund Bridge
The Skarnsund Bridge connects the municipalities of Mosvik and Inderøy in Nord-Trøndelag in Norway together as part of route 755. The sound Skarnsund connects the fjord Trondheimsfjorden with the fjord Beitstadforden while the bridge connects the regions of Innherred with Fosen. The bridge w..
Skaro
This article is about the fictional planet. For the island in Denmark, see Skarø. For the abandoned town in the Faroes, see Skarð. Skaro from space (from the 1996 Doctor Who television movie. Skaro is a fictional planet from the British science fiction television series Doctor Who created by..
Skarpåker Stone
The Skarpåker Stone (Rundata Sö 154) found in Skarpåker, Nyköping, Sörmland, Sweden, dated to ca. AD 800. It bears the skaldic Younger Futhark inscription, kunar : raisþi : stain : þansi : at lyþbiurn : sun : sin : iarþsalr ifna uk ub himi n to be read as Old East Norse Gunnarr reisti ste..
Skarpängsskolan
Skarpängsskolan is a school in Täby, Sweden. Is one of the bigger schools in the area. ..
Skarpengland
Skarpengland is a village in the municipality of Vennesla, Norway. Its population (2005) is 467. It was the administrative centre of the municipality Øvrebø before it was merged into Vennesla. ..
Skarpnäcksfältet
Skarpnäcksfältet is a 1980s satellite town in Skarpnäcks Gård (part of Skarpnäck Town District), southeastern Stockholm, Sweden. ..
Skarpnäck borough
Skarpnäck is a borough in the southern part of Stockholm. It is primarily made up of Skarpnäck congregation. The districts that make up the borough are Bagarmossen, Björkhagen, Enskededalen, Flaten, Hammarbyhöjden, Kärrtorp, Orhem, Skarpnäcks Gård and Skrubba. The population as of 2004 is 40,..
Skarr (Billy and Mandy)
General Skarr is a fictional character from the TV show The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy. He is voiced by Armin Shimerman. Biography General Skarr first appeared in the Evil Con Carne program and animated shorts that spun off from The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, where he was Hector ..
Skarstein
Skarstein is a village in Andøy municipality, Norway. It is located on northern Andøya, a few miles south of Andenes. ..
Skarsterlân
Skarsterlân is a municipality in the northern Netherlands. Population centres Akmarijp, Boornzwaag, Broek, Dijken, Doniaga, Goingarijp, Haskerdijken, Haskerhorne, Idskenhuizen, Joure, Langweer, Legemeer, Nieuwebrug, Nijehaske, Oldeouwer, Oudehaske, Ouwster-Nijega, Ouwsterhaule, Rohel, Rotster..
Skarvan og Roltdalen National Park
Skarvan and Roltdalen National Park ..
Skarverennet
Skarverennet is a cross country skiing race held in Norway. The race begins in Finse and finishes in Ustaoset, it is 38km long. There is an alternative stretch from Haugastøl to Ustaoset (26km). The race takes place near the end of April, the 2006 race was on the 22nd of April. Contents 1 P..
Skarżysko-Kamienna
Skarżysko-Kamienna ( [listen]) - a town in northern Świętokrzyskie Voivodship (Poland) by Kamienna river, to the north of Świętokrzyskie Mountains; one of the voivodship's major towns. Prior to 1928, it bore the name of Kamienna; in less formal contexts usually only the first part of..
Skarżysko County
Skarżysko County (Polish: ) is a powiat (county) located about 30 km north-east of Kielce, in Świętokrzyskie Voivodship. The county seat is the town of Skarżysko-Kamienna. The population numbers 80,606 (2005). Its area is 394,81 km². External link [Official Skarżysko County webpage&..
Skarð
Skarð [ˈskɛaɹ] is an abandoned town on the east coast of the Island of Kunoy in the Norðoyar Region of the Faroes. On December 23, 1913, all seven village men perished while fishing. In the following years, the women left the town for Haraldssund. The last one left in 1919. One of..
Skarø
Skarø is a Danish island south of Funen. The island covers an area of 1.97 km² and has 20 inhabitants. The island can be reached by ferry from Svendborg and Drejø. ..
Skasen
Skasen is a lake in the municipalities of Grue and Kongsvinger in Hedmark county, Norway. It marks the southern edge of the Finnskogen district. See also List of lakes in Norway ..
Skasenden
Skasenden is a small village in the municipality of Grue, Norway. It is located between Kirkenær and Svullrya, in the northern end of the lake Skasen. ..
Skat
This article is about the card game Skat. For the type of singing, see scat singing, for the star Delta Aquarii Skat (star). Contents 1 Organization of players2 History3 Game Rules3.1 General principles3.2 Dealing3.3 Bidding3.4 Play3.5 Counting3.6 Sp..
Skate
This article is about the fish. For other uses, see Skate (disambiguation). Skates are cartilaginous fishes belonging to the family Rajidae in the superorder Batoidea of rays. They are carnivorous, feeding mostly on smaller fish and crustaceans. They have flat pectoral fins continuous with their ..
Skateboard
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. An "old-school" skateboard A skateboard is a narrow wheeled platform used for recreation and transportat..
SkateBoarder
SkateBoarder magazine was first published in 1964 as a quarterly during the very first skateboard boom. It was published by Surfer publications out of Dana Point, California. After an initial release of only four quarterly issues in 1964-1965 it ceased publication until the first big skateboard revi..
Skateboarding
A skateboarder performing a frontside lipslide. Skateboarding is the act of rolling on or interacting with a skateboard. Someone who skateboards is called a skater or skateboarder, and in slang terms a wood-pusher. Skateboarding can be an art, hobby, a sport, or a method of transportation. ..
Skateboarding brands
There are many different skateboarding brands from all around the world. There are skateboard companies for almost everything a skateboarder could ask for, from boards to wheels to shoes, and even skateboard-brand watches and wallets. Below is a list of skateboard companies. American/Canadian Brand..
Skateboarding duck
Herbie the skateboarding duck (c.1976-83) was the subject of an item first broadcast on the BBC news magazine programme Nationwide on 24 May 1978, which has become one of the most famous feature items in the history of British television. Herbie, an Aylesbury duck, was bought by Jacky and Paddy Ran..
Skateboarding in Barcelona
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. Barcelona has became hugely popular amongst skateboarders from around 2002 and has since been considered the be..
Skateboarding slang
redirect [[Template:Not verified]] Skateboarding slang is slang used by skateboarders. Most skateboarders use different terms for different tricks and obstacles. Most skateboarding tricks have specific names (though they usually aren't considered slang in their own right). However, many tricks have ..
Skateboarding trick
A skateboarding trick (Inward Heelflip) A skateboarding trick is a maneuver performed on a skateboard while skateboarding. Most tricks are based on the Ollie (once called the Ollie Pop), which was invented by Alan "Ollie" Gelfand of Florida in the late 1970s. Skateboarding tricks can involve ..
Skateboarding X-treme
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Skateimpact
SkateIMPACT is an online Skate Shop located in Alexandria, Egypt. It is possibly the only Skate Shop located in Egypt as of 2006. It was formed on 10th of September 2005 as an e-buisness by two skateboarding brothers. The company is part of the parent company, Herrawi Group. SkateIMPACT imports a l..
Skatelab
Skatelab is a skatepark and museum in Simi Valley, CA. The Museum inside Skatelab is home to the skateboarding hall of fame, with over 25,000 visitors each year. Skatelab has a collection of over 2,000 vintage skateboards as well as skateboarding memorabilia. It is owned by punk singer and retired m..
Skatemill
A skatemill is a practice utility machine for ice hockey professional players to improve their skating techniques, which is very important to achieve the level of skating ability to play on an NHL team. Skatemills resemble standard runners' treadmills, but wider, longer, and rather than a gripping..
Skatepark
A skatepark is a purpose-built recreational environment for skateboarders, BMXers, and inline skaters to ride and develop their sport and art. A skatepark may contain half-pipes, quarter pipes, handrails, trick boxes, vert ramps, pyramids, banked ramps, full pipes, stairs, and any number of other t..
Skatepark of Tampa
Skatepark of Tampa is a world-famous skatepark in Tampa, Florida, USA. It is well-known for its annual Tampa Am and Tampa Pro competitions. It is also known as a musical venue. On December 28, 1992, SPoT first opened to employees only and on January 2, 1993 the park officially opened to the public...
Skateplank
A skateplank is a skateboard in simplest form. It usually consists of skateboard trucks and wheels which are put on a bare piece of plywood. ..
Skater
A skater is someone who participates in any of: SkateboardingIce skatingIce hockeyRoller skating 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 int..
SkaterGames
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Skater Vision
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Skates
Skates may refer to: Ice skateRoller skatesSkate Skates, Family of fishA nickname given to the supporters and fans of Portsmouth F.C. by their rivals, fans of Southampton F.C. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an refer..
Skate (disambiguation)
A skate is a kind of fish beloning to the family Rajidae. Skate may also refer to: Skating, a term for several athletic activitiesDuring the Bombing of Braunschweig in World War II, the code name for the target city.A nickname given by Southampton FC fans to a Portsmouth FC supporter;The cross-coun..
Skate America
Skate America is an international, senior-level invitation-only figure skating competition organized by the USFSA. It is the first ISU Grand Prix event to be held, usually in mid to late October. The location changes yearly. Medals are awarded in four disciplines: Ladies' singles, Men's singles, Pai..
Skate class submarine
Skate class attack submarine Class Overview Class TypeFast Attack Submarine Class NameSkate (a type of ray) Preceded ByGrayback-class attack submarineUSS Seawolf Succeeded ByBarbel-class fast attack submarine Ships of the Class:Skate, Swordfish, Sargo, Seadragon The Skate-class submarines were ..
Skate Lad
Hector Felipé Corrio Hector Felipé Corrio is a fictional character created for the Disney TV series Teamo Supremo. He is the titular trio's Mexican member, Skate Lad. His voice is provided by Alanna Ubach. Hector is the state's skateboarding champion, and it is because of his talent that C..
Skate or Die!
Screenshot Skate or Die! (NES) Skate or Die! is a skateboarding game released by Electronic Arts in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 and Apple IIgs. It was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) by Ultra Games. Skate or Die! (whose title is likely inspired by a catch phrase ..
Skate or Die 2
Skate or Die 2 is an skateboarding themed action/adventure game for the Nintendo Entertainment System It is well known for successfuly using vocal in the opening theme, a feat quite impossible on the Nintendo Entertainment System. ..
Skate punk
Skate punk (also known as Skatepunk, Skate-punk, Sk8 Punk, Skate-thrash, or Skate-core) was originally a derivative of hardcore punk, so named because of its popularity among skateboarders. Contents 1 Overview2 History3 1990s Grunge4 Culture5 External links Overvie..
Skate rock
Skate rock is mainly a term used for punk and metal bands, generally from the 1980's to the 1990's, who were greatly involved in skateboarding and surfing. Some examples are Agent Orange, Suicidal Tendencies, The Suicide Machines, U.S. Bombs, Lagwagon, Minor Threat, and Fu Manchu. There is some c..
Skate sailing
Skate sailing is a sport where people on skates are pulled by a sail. Traditionally ice skates are used, but other kinds, such as roller skates can also be used. Skate sailing is using a hand held sail and the wind to propel yourself across any relatively flat, hard surface. Skate sailing can be d..
Skate shoes
A variation of the classic athletic shoe, skate shoes are made to provide the support and durability that a skateboarder needs. A skate shoe needs to have a strong ollie pad to make the shoe last longer and should also have a thick sole so the shoe manages to stay strong. BMX (bicycle) riders wear ..
Skate video
A skate video is a video which features a montage of footage of skateboarding tricks, usually set to a punk rock soundtrack. Skate videos are usually played on monitors in skateboard shops. ..
Skathi
Skathi may refer to: Skathi (moon) is a tiny moon of Saturn discovered in 2000.Skaði is a giantess from Norse mythology after whom the moon was named. This is a [disambiguationdisambiguation] page: a list of articles associated with the same title. If an referred you to this page, you m..
Skathi (moon)
Skathi (skaadh'-ee, IPA /ˈskɑði/), or Saturn XXVII, is a natural satellite of Saturn. It was discovered by Kavelaars, et al. in 2000, and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 8. Skathi is about 6.4 kilometres in diameter, and orbits Saturn at an average distance of 15,576 Mm in..
Skating
"Skates" redirects here. For other uses of "skate", see skate (disambiguation) There are several varieties of skating: Aggressive Inline SkatingArtistic roller skatingFigure skatingIce skatingInline skatingRoad skatingRoller skatingSkateboardingSnow skatingSpeed skatingTour skatingAll Terrain skat..
Skating on Thin Ice
Skating on Thin Ice was a short-lived Australian celebrity reality television programme broadcast on the Nine Network. Hosted by Jamie Durie, nine celebrities learnt to skate with the ultimate goal being to perform with Disney on Ice, with proceeds going toward children's charity, CanTeen. The cel..
Skating Saints
The Skating Saints of St. Lawrence University, in Canton, New York, is part of the ECAC D-I ice hockey league. ..
Skating with Celebrities
Skating with Celebrities is a celebreality-style show on the FOX network that began airing on January 18, 2006. It is advertised as an edgier, bloodier version of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Its first season ended on March 2, 2006. Contents 1 Synopsis2 Cast3 Criticisms4 Epi..
Skatin First Nation
The Skatin First Nation are a band of the In-SHUCK-ch Nation, a small breakaway group of the larger St'at'imc people. Skatin, the St'at'imcets version of the Chinook Jargon Skookumchuck, is also known as Skookumchuck Hot Springs or, historically, St. Agnes' Well, is a few miles south of the outlet ..
Skatole
Skatole General Systematic name 3-methylindole Other names ? Molecular formula C9H9N SMILES CC2=CNC1=CC=CC=C12 Molar mass 131.172 g/mol Appearance white crystalline solid CAS number [83-34-1] Properties Density and phase ? g/cm3, ? Solubility in water..
Skatopia
Skatopia is a private skate park near Rutland, Ohio that is owned and overseen by Brewce "The Pope" Martin. Skatopia is also home to the Museum of Skateboard History, which houses more than 1200 vintage skateboards from the sport's beginnings in the 1960's. It was featured in an episode of Viva La B..
SKATS
SKATS stands for Standard Korean Alphabet Transliteration System. It is also known as Korean morse equivalents. Despite the name, SKATS is not a true transliteration system. In SKATS, each Korean letter is assigned one Roman (English type) letter, which is not chosen because of the sounds the lette..
Skatutakee Lake
Skatutakee Lake is a 261-acre water body located in Cheshire County in southwestern New Hampshire, in the town of Harrisville. Water from Silver Lake flows via Nubanusit Brook to the Contoocook River in Peterborough, New Hampshire and ultimately to the Merrimack River. ..
Skatval
Skatval is a village in the municipality of Stjørdal, Norway. Its population (2005) is 784. The surrounding area used to be a separate municipality. It was created on January 1, 1902 by the splitting of Nedre Stjørdal, but ceased to exist on January 1, 1962 when it became a part of Stjørdal. ..
Skat (yacht)
Skat means "Darling" or "Tax" in Danish. The SKAT yacht was built by Germany's Lürssen as project 9906, a number prominently displayed on the hull in a font matching that of military vessels. The project started in November 1999 and the yacht launched in 2001. The owner, Charles Simonyi, is a..
Skat television (Bulgaria)
Skat television (Bulgarian: ) is a Bulgarian national cable television company. The company was founded in 1992 in Bourgas, and is headquartered there. Skat is also the name for one of the channels which Skat television operates from the Bulgarian capital city Sofia. In 2005 Skat television has bec..
Skauch
Skauch is an EP release by the Swedish punk rock group Millencolin. It was released on July 23, 1994, and the songs (with the exception of "The Einstein Crew") were included in the 1999 compilation album The Melancholy Collection. Originally supposed to be a single to Tiny Tunes, the band decide..
Skaugum
Skaugum is the official residence of Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and of his wife Crown Princess Mette-Marit. The estate is located about 15 miles southwest of Oslo. In 1929 minister Fritz Wedel Jarlsberg presented it as a wedding gift to Crown Prince Olav of Norway (later King Olav V) and his wif..
Skaun
Skaun kommune County Sør-Trøndelag District Orkdalen Municipality NO-1657]] Administrative centre Børsa Mayor (2003) Jon P. Husby (Sp) Official language form Neutral Area - Total - Land - Percentage km²213 km²0.07 % 2004) - Percentage&..
Skaupsjøen
Skaupsjøen is a lake in the municipalities of Eidfjord in Hordaland county and Nore og Uvdal in Buskerud county, Norway. See also List of lakes in Norway ..
Skaven
The Sixth Edition Skaven army book The Skaven are a race of man sized rat-like creatures in Games Workshop's Warhammer Fantasy setting. They live in a series of overpopulated tunnels beneath the surface of the world, plotting for the day when they will rise up and overrun the surface realms. H..
Skavoovie
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. The word skavoovie is a Jamaican greeting. The term is prevalent in contemporary ska culture and can take on a..
Skavoovie and the epitones
Skavoovie and the Epitones are a ten piece ska band that formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1992. For a band that came out of the Third Wave era, Skavoovie has a more traditional sound with heavy swing and big-band influences. Before the band had even finished high school, they had already been si..
Skavossas
Skavossas was a ska band from Ft. Wayne, IN. They were very popular in the mid 1990's. In 1998 the released their fist album Commotion. Most of the material on that album was fast two-tone. They later changed their name to Heavy-Step and released one more album called The Long Shot. SInce then ..
Skaw
For the Skaw municipality of Denmark, see Skagen. Skaw is a tiny settlement on the Shetland island of Unst. It is located north of Haroldswick on a peninsula in the northeast corner of the island, and is the most northerly settlement in the United Kingdom. The burn (stream) of Skaw flows from the u..
Skawa
Skawa is a river in southern Poland, right tributary of Vistula. It is 96 km long and drains 1,160 km². It passes towns: Jordanów, Maków Podhalański, Sucha Beskidzka, Wadowice and Zator. Wikimedia Commons has media related to: [Special] ..
Skawina
Skawina is a town in southern Poland with 24,100 inhabitants (1995). Situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Krakow Voivodship (1975-1998). ..
Skazi
Skazi is a trance music duo with Asher Swisa and Assaf B-Bass from Israel. Discography Animal (Shaffel Records 2001)Storm (Shaffel Records 2002)[media] (released October 2001)[media] (released January 2003)[media] (released January 2003)[media] (Special Editi..
Ska Is Dead
Ska Is Dead is a recurring ska music tour which has featured in 2004, and twice in 2005. It was first titled Ska is Dead and You're Next! The purpose of the tour has been to revitalize and continue interest in ska and ska-influenced music. Contents 1 Ska is Dead and You're Next!1.1 P..
Ska jazz
Ska jazz is a musical form derived by combining the melodic content of jazz with the rhythmical and harmonic content of ska. It is considered to be a subgenre of third wave ska, but lacks much of the punk rock feel associated with third wave ska. Orchestration While lacking the size of a standard j..
Ska Parade
Ska Parade, also known as SP Radio One, is a radio show whose goal is to promote up-and-coming ska, as well as new music bands. The show was created by Tazy Phyllipz and Albino Brown. It broadcasts in southern California. The show is perhaps best notable for being ground zero for the Orange County ..
Ska punk
Ska punk or skacore is a musical fusion of Jamaican ska and British and American punk rock. The common instrumentation includes guitars, drums, brass and saxophones. The genre achieved its greatest popularity in the late 1990's in the United States, and commercial interest in the genre has since w..
SKA Saint Petersburg
SKA St. Petersburg Founded 1946 Home ice Ice Palace Based in St. Petersburg, Russia Colours White, red, blue League Russian Hockey Super League Head coach Sergey Cherkas SKA St. Petersburg (ru: СКА Санкт-Петербург) is a Russian professional ice ..
Ska Satellite Records
Ska Satellite was started by Moon Ska Records as a way to produce smaller acts on a lower budget. Bands on Ska Satellite Label Army of JuanBuford O'SullivanCan't SayThe Checkered CabsCritical MassEdna's GoldfishHighball HolidayJohnny Too Bad And The StrikeoutsOne Groovy CoconutThe RobustosThe Stran..
SKA SKVO Stadium
SKA SKVO Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Rostov-na-Donu, Russia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground for FC SKA Rostov-on-Don. The stadium holds 27,300 people. The stadium was built in 1971. External links [SKA SKVO Stadium] at FC SKA website ..
Ska Weekend
Ska Weekend is a music festival in Knoxville, TN that began in 2003 with only a few bands and had grown to more than 30 bands by 2005. The festival is touted as the latest Ska festival in the coutry by its organizer Ben Altom. The event usually takes place during April and draws some of the most p..
Skaði
This article is about the Scandinavian goddess. For the moon of Saturn, see Skathi (moon); for the character in Alastair Reynolds's Revelation Space novels, see Skade (Revelation Space). In Norse mythology, Skaði ‡ is a mountain giantess, wife of the Vanir god Njord and thus a Vanir goddess h..
Skała
Skała is a town in southern Poland, situated in the Lesser Poland Voivodship (since 1999), previously in Kraków Voivodship (1975-1998). ..
Skałka
Skałka, which means "a small rock" in Polish, is a small hillock in Kraków where the Bishop of Krakow saint Stanislaus of Szczepanów was slain by order of Polish king Bolesław II the Bold in 1079. This action resulted in the king's exile and the eventual canonization of the slain bishop. A Roma..
Skíðaríma
Skíðaríma is a humorous Icelandic rímur poem, from around 1400, which was probably composed by Sigurd Fostre. The hero is the audacious and inventive beggar Skíði, who was apparently a historic figure from the 12th century. It was also a real event that he had a dream in 1195, and it is this ..
Sökarna
Sokarna is a 1993 Swedish action/gangster movie. Cast Liam Norberg - Jocke VanåsRay Jones IV - Ray LopezThorsten Flinck - Kola-TonyJonas Karlsson - GurraMusse Hasselvall - Andy [Spoiler warningSpoiler warning]: Plot and/or ending details follow. The movie is about three friends growing..
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