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YACYAC is a three-letter abbreviation with multiple meanings, as described below: An abbreviation for Yeast artificial chromosomeThe IATA code for Cat Lake AirportA statistic in football for Yards after catchAn abbreviation for You're Always Connected (Company trademark of Yac Ltd.Yet Another Caller I..
Yacare CaimanThe Yacare Caiman (Caiman yacare, Jacaré in Portuguese) is a caiman found in central South America, including northern Argentina, southern Bolivia, south-west Brazil (especially in the Pantanal marshland), and the rivers of Paraguay. External links [Caiman Yacare at the U. of Florida]..
YacasYacas is an open source, general-purpose, easy-to-use computer algebra system. The name is an acronym for Yet Another Computer Algebra System. It's pronounced like "Jackass". Yacas is built on top of its own programming language designed for this purpose, in which new algorithms can easily be im..
YacatecuhtliIn Aztec mythology, Yacatecuhtli ("He Who Goes Before"; alternately Yiacatecuhtli) was the patron god of commerce and travelers, especially merchant travelers. His symbol is a bundle of staves. ..
YaccYacc is a piece of computer software that serves as the standard parser generator on Unix systems. The name is an acronym for "Yet Another Compiler Compiler." It generates a parser (the part of a compiler that tries to make sense of the input) based on an analytic grammar written in BNF notation. Ya..
Yachad (centrist party)Yachad (In Hebrew: yachad יח"ד means "together".) Yachad was the name of a centrist party formed by Ezer Weizmann prior to the 1984 Israeli elections. The party elected three members to the Knesset and subsequently dissolved and joined the Israeli Labour Party. Note: Yachad (party..
YACHAD (Germany)YACHAD is an organization of Jewish homosexuals in Germany. (Note: There is also a left-wing political Yachad (party) in Israel not related to LGBT issues.) ..
Yachats, OregonYachats (pronounced "Yah-hawts") is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the name comes from the Siletz language, and means "at the foot of the mountain"; however, there are a range of differing etymologies[link]. As of the 2000 census, th..
Yachihata StationYachihata Station (谷地畑駅; -eki) is a train station located on the Kurihara Den'en Railway Company Kurihara Den'en Railway Line in Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Contents 1 Line2 Surrounding area3 History4 Adjacent stations Line Kurihara Den'en Railway Company Kuri..
Yachiho, NaganoYachiho (八千穂村; -mura) is a village located in Minamisaku District, Nagano, Japan. As of 2003, the village has an estimated population of 4,676 and a density of 70.83 persons per km². The total area is 66.02 km². ..
Yachimata, ChibaYachimata (八街市 Yachimata-shi) is a city located in Chiba, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 75,095 and the density of 1,003.01 persons per km². The total area is 74.87 km². The city was founded on April 1, 1992. External links [Yachimata official website]..
YachiniYachini (יכיני) is an Orthodox moshav in the northern Negev region of Israel, near the town of Sderot. It is part of the Shaar HaNegev Regional Council. The moshav was founded in 1950 by Jewish immigrants from Yemen, who were brought to Israel during Operation Magic Carpet, when most Yemenite J..
Yachiru Kusajishi[#endnote_kanji] is a character from the manga and anime Bleach. She is the lieutenant of the Gotei 13's 11th Division, under Kenpachi Zaraki. Contents 1 Character outline2 History3 Zanpakutō4 Trivia5 External links Character outline Yachiru can be described..
Yachiyo, ChibaYachiyo (八千代市; -shi) is a city located in Chiba, Japan. As of 2003, the city has an estimated population of 176,637 and the density of 3,445.23 persons per km². The total area is 51.27 km². The city has several railway stations, including Keisei Yachiyodai on the Keisei Main Line from..
Yachiyo, HyogoThis article is about the former town in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. For the city in Chiba Prefecture, see Yachiyo, Chiba. There is also a town in Ibaraki Prefecture with this name, see Yachiyo, Ibaraki. Yachiyo (八千代町; -cho) was a town located in Taka District, Hyogo, Jap..
Yachiyo, IbarakiThis article is about the town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. For the city in Chiba Prefecture, see Yachiyo, Chiba. There is also a town in Hyogo Prefecture with this name, see Yachiyo, Hyogo. Yachiyo (八千代町; -machi) is a town located in Yūki District, Ibaraki, Japan..
YachtA modern yacht A yacht (From Dutch Jacht meaning "hunt") was originally defined as a light, fast sailing vessel used to convey important persons. In later parlance, the definition came to cover a wider range of vessels, propelled by sail, power or both and used for pleasure cruising and/or y..
YachtingYachting is a physical activity involving boats. It may be racing sailing boats, cruising to distant shores, or day-sailing along a coast. Racing - yachting as a sport Whilst sailing's invention is prehistoric, racing sailing boats is believed to have started in the Netherlands some time in the 17..
Yachting at the 1980 Summer OlympicsThe main building at the venue Yachting at the 1980 Summer Olympics was represented by six events. They were all held at the Pirita Yachting Centre, situated in Tallinn Bay, on the Baltic Sea near Tallinn. The schedule started on July 22 and ended on August 1. Contents 1 Medals2 ..
Yachting at the 1984 Summer OlympicsMedal winners in the traditional yachting events were: International Finn*Gold: Russell Coutts - New Zealand*Silver: John Bertrand - United States*Bronze: Terry Neilsen - CanadaInternational Flying Dutchman*Gold: Jonathan McKee/Carl Buchan - United States*Silver: Terry McLaughlin/Evert Bastet - Can..
YACHT (band)Jona Bechtolt is a technological multi talent. His sound and video production can be found generously scattered throughout the internet, and in numerous popular live incarnations. With his project, YACHT, he makes textural dance-based compositions and performances, described by some as a "positive e..
Yacht brokerA yacht broker is a specialist agent who acts as a representative for the sale of a yacht or boat. The yacht broker is paid an agreed commission the sale price of a yacht and to this end markets the yacht for sale, fields buyer interest and act as a ‘middle man’ in the negotiations. Yachting is..
Yacht charterRedirect [[Template:Merge]] Yacht chartering is the practice of renting, or chartering, a sailboat or motor yacht and traveling to various coastal or island destinations. This is usually a vacation activity. Companies that provide yachts for charter usually require guests to demonstrate that the..
Yacht charter brokersRedirect [[Template:Merge]] A yacht charter broker is a specialist travel agent which acts as a representative for the chartering of a yacht or boat. The yacht charter broker also commonly organises travel arrangements and other vacation details. Yacht charter is most common in the Mediterranean an..
Yacht clubA yacht club is a sports club specifically related to sailing and yachting. Yacht clubs are often associated with a particular marina or port. The club is ostensibly for the owners of yachts but more generally serving as a social club. There is a huge amount of tradition behind yacht clubs, sailing ..
Yacht issueThe Yacht issue was a series of postage stamps, bearing the image of the Kaiser's yacht, Hohenzollern, that were used in all of Germany's colonies (German South West Africa, German New Guinea, Kiatschou, Togo, Samoa, Marshall Islands, Mariana Islands, Caroline Islands, German East Africa and Kamerun..
Yacht peopleYacht people is a slang term for the wealthy residents of Hong Kong who fled the city in the 1980s and 1990s, prior to the city's return to communist China in 1997. The term is a deliberate contrast to the poor "boat people" who fled southeast Asia (most notably Vietnam) in the 1970s. The most popul..
Yacht racingYacht racing is the sport of competitive sailing. There is a broad variety of kinds of races and sailboats used for racing. Much racing is done around buoys or similar marks in protected waters, while some longer offshore races cross open water. All kinds of boats are used for racing, including sm..
Yacht rockYacht rock is a variation of popular soft rock that peaked between the years of 1976 and 1984. Significant "yacht rockers" include Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross, and Toto. While the music has existed for years, popular usage of the term yacht rock is relatively new, coming in..
Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscalesfor the Bolivian oil company, see YPFB YPF's logotype Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales (YPF -means Fiscal Petroleum Fields-) was an Argentine state-owned oil company. The company, specialising in the exploration, production, refining and commercialisation of petroleum, had its origin in 19..
Yacine AkhnoucheYacine Akhnouche a joint citizen of France and Algeria, confessed to having ties to al Qaeda.[#endnote_Iolcoza] Akhnouche is believed to have been an al Qaeda recruiter. Akhnouche's alleged al Qaeda associates include:[#endnote_Chicago] Zacarias Moussaoui one of the 21st hijac..
Yacin Yabeh GalebYacin Yabeh Galeb was the chief of staff of Force Nationale de Police of Djibouti from 1977 to December 7 2000 when he was demoted to adviser to interior minister. Shortly afterwards he launched a coup. The coup attempt was stopped by the army and Yacin Yabeh Galeb was sentenced to 15 years in priso..
Yaciretá damYacyretá-Apipé (or just Yacyretá) is an hydroelectric dam located on the Paraná River between Argentina and Paraguay, 83 kilometers downstream of Posadas City, next to Paraguayan city of Ayolas, and Argentine city of Ituzaingó, Corrientes Province. It was named after the Yacyretá (Guaraní: Ja..
Yaci IzanagiYaci Izanagi (十六薙夜血 Izanagi Yachi) is a character in the Samurai Shodown series. History Yaci is one of the most formidible warriors dwelling in the streets of the prison island of Riten Kyo. Being a free-lancer bodyguard, Yaci and his friend in crime, Haito Kanakura, always roam the vi..
Yackandandah, VictoriaYackandandah ([36°18′S 146°50′E]) is a small town in northeast Victoria, Australia. It is near the industrial towns of Wodonga and Albury, and is close to the tourist town of Beechworth. It is a former gold mining centre, and now in an area of dairy farming and forestry. Used for t..
Yacolt, WashingtonYacolt (IPA: [ˈjæ koʊlt]) is a town in Clark County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,055 at the 2000 census. Contents 1 History2 Geography3 Demographics4 External links History In September 1902 the town, which consisted of only 15 buildings at the..
Yacolt BurnThe Yacolt Burn was the worst forest fire in the history of Washington State. Fanned by the dry "Devil Wind" from eastern Washington, the fire began in the early hours of September 12, 1902 just north of Carson, Washington. It traveled 30 miles in 36 hours and destroyed 238,920 acres of timber (ab..
YacónThe Yacón is a perennial plant grown in the Andes for its crisp, sweet-tasting tuberous root. The root is composed mostly of water and oligofructans. It has recently been introduced into farmer's markets and natural food stores in the US. Although sometimes confused with jicama, yacón is actua..
YacotzinYacotzin (fl. ca. early 16th century) was the wife of Nezahualpilli, king of Texcoco and mother of Ixtlilxochitl II. ..
Yacouba MoumouniYacouba Moumouni is a singer and flautist, leader of the jazz-ethnic band from Niger, Mamar Kassey. ..
YacuitellaYacuitella is a spider genus of the Salticidae family (jumping spiders). Species Yacuitella nana Galiano, 1999 (Argentina) ..
YacumaYacuma may refer to: Yacuma RiverYacuma Province redirect [[Template:Disambig]]..
YacumamaIn the mythology of the indigenous people of South America, the yacu-mama is a sea monster, fifty paces long, believed to inhabit the mouth of the Amazon River and the nearby lagoons. According to the legend, the yacu-mama would suck up any living thing that passed within 100 paces of it. To protect..
Yacuma ProvinceYacuma is a province in the Beni Department, Bolivia. ..
Yacuma RiverYacuma is a river in Bolivia. ..
YaCyYaCy (call it like "ya see") is a search engine, which uses the peer-to-peer method. There is no central Server, instead all participants are equal. It can be either run in Crawling Mode, or as a local proxy which indexes pages as you visit them (of course pages containing private information lik..
Yac Ltd.Yac Ltd. is a communication services provider, founded in 1999 with offices in Ireland, the UK and Germany. External links [Yac.com] ..
Ya (Cyrillic)Cyrillic letter Ya Cyrillic alphabet А Б В Г Ґ Ѓ Д Ђ Е Ё Є Ж З Ѕ И І Ї Й Ј К Ќ Л Љ М Н Њ О П Р С Т Ћ У Ў Ф Х Ц Ч Џ Ш Щ Ъ Ы Ь Э Ю Я Non-Slavic Letters Ӑ Ә Ӕ Ҕ Ӗ Ғ Ӏ Ӂ Җ Ӝ Ҙ Ӟ Ӡ Ӣ Ӥ Ҡ Қ Ҟ Ҝ Ң Ҥ Ө Ӧ Ҧ ..
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