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DeÅŸteaptă-te, române (variously translated as Awaken thee, Romanian!, Awaken, Romanian!, or Wake Up, Romanian!) is Romanias national anthem. ... Dan Rather, from a telecast in October 2004. ... Drug addiction, or dependency is the compulsive use of drugs, to the point where the user has no effective choice but to continue use. ... For other uses, see Tuareg (disambiguation). ... {{Infobox Film | name = Black Hawk Down | image = Black hawk down poster. ... Santee is a city located in San Diego County, California. ... The state mosque in Shah Alam. ... Hawarden is a city located in Sioux County, Iowa. ... Riva is a census-designated place located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. ... West Point is a city located in Clay County, Mississippi. ... Parma is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio and is the largest suburb of Cleveland, Ohio. ... Geography Centerburg is located at 40°1816 North, 82°4144 West (40. ... Midlothian is a city located in Ellis County, Texas. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Harm reduction is a philosophy of public health intended to be a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain lifestyle choices. ... Telewest (formerly Telewest Broadband and Telewest Communications) is a trading name of NTL Incorporated, the dominant cable operator in the United Kingdom with more than 90% of the market. ... USAID logo The United States Agency for International Development (or USAID) is the U.S. government organization responsible for most non-military foreign aid. ... The Hundred Flowers Campaign, also termed the Hundred Flowers Movement, (Chinese: 百花运动, bÇŽihuā yùndòng) is the period referring to a brief interlude in the Peoples Republic of China from 1958 to 1966 during which the Communist Party authorities permitted or encouraged a variety of views and solutions... The Third Battle of Panipat took place on January 14, 1761 at Panipat (Haryana State, India) about 80 miles (130 km) north of Delhi, between the Maratha forces of north-western India aiding their allies, the Mughal Empire, and Afghan forces under Ahmad Shah Abdali. ... Canadian identity refers to the set of characteristics and symbols that a majority of Canadians regard as expressing their unique place and role in the world. ... OutKast is an American hip hop duo based out of Atlanta, Georgia. ... MC Lyte (born Lana Michele Moorer on October 11, 1971 in Queens, New York) is a female rap artist. ... Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, D.H.L., Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati; Brooklyn Chabad Ordination 1947. ... Cosmopolitan, or simply Cosmo, is a magazine published monthly from New York City by the Hearst Corporation. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Cover of Time Magazine (December 27, 1926) Alfred Pritchard Sloan, Jr. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) is a musical film made in 1964. ... Bowling for Columbine is a documentary film directed by and starring Michael Moore. ... Non-lethal force is force which is not inherently likely to kill or cause great bodily injury to a living target. ... Popular psychology, frequently called pop psychology, refers to concepts and theories about human mental life and behaviour that come from outside the technical study of psychology, but purport to go beyond everyday knowledge. ... The Sorbs are a Slavic minority indigenous to the region known as Lusatia in the German states of Saxony and Brandenburg (in former GDR territory). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Toshiba Portege 3500 tablet PC, in tablet configuration. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Kim Jong-il (born February 16, 1941) has been the leader of North Korea since 1994. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... Swinging, sometimes referred to in North America as the swinging lifestyle or simply The Lifestyle (although this simplified term is also used by people into Leather and BDSM), includes a wide range of sexual activities conducted between three or more people. ... By Author: Anthan, George -- Farmers cannot afford to give up their day job Danbom, David B. -- Why Americans Value Rural Life Davidson, Osha Gray -- In the wake of huge hog lots, what is replacing the heartlands family farms? Drabenstott, Mark -- Rural America in a New Century Hamilton, Neil -- How... Camel racing is a popular sport in Australia, the Middle East, and Africa. ... Illegal immigration refers to a immigration of people across national borders —in violation of the immigration laws of the country of destination. ... UDDI is an acronym for Universal Description, Discovery, and Integration – A platform-independent, XML-based registry for businesses worldwide to list themselves on the Internet. ... The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is a major American Muslim advocacy organization in North America. ... Lusatia (German Lausitz, Upper Sorbian Łužica, Lower Sorbian Łužyca, Polish Łużyce, Czech Lužice) is a historical region between the Bóbr and Kwisa rivers and the Elbe river in the eastern German states of Saxony and Brandenburg, south-western Poland (voivodship of Lower Silesia and the... Georges Ivanovich Gurdjieff (Георгий Иванович Гюрджиев, Georgiy Ivanovich Gyurdzhiev,Gurdjiev; January 13, 1872? - October 29, 1949), was a Greek-Armenian mystic and teacher of dancing. The teaching which he brought to the West from his own experiences and early travels expresses the truth found in other ancient religions and teachings relating to self... Windmills, antique (pictured) and modern, accent the gently rolling meadowlands of Denmark. ... Quasi-empiricism in mathematics is the movement in the philosophy of mathematics to direct philosophers attention to mathematical practice, in particular, relations with physics and social sciences, rather than the foundations problem in mathematics. ... Nestlé S.A. or Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland, is the worlds biggest food and beverage company. ... John Graham Mellor (August 21, 1952 – December 22, 2002) better known as Joe Strummer, was the co-founder, lyricist, rhythm guitarist and lead singer of the British punk rock band The Clash, and later The Mescaleros. ... Islamophobia is a neologism that according to the 2003 edition of the New Oxford Dictionary of English refers to hatred or fear of Islam or Muslims, especially as a political force. ... The hacker culture is the voluntary subculture which first developed in the 1960s among hackers working on early minicomputers in academic computer science environments. ... The Constitution of the Peoples Republic of China (中华人民共和国宪法; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó XiànfÇŽ) is the highest law within the Peoples Republic of China. ... Steven Spielberg Presents Tiny Toon Adventures (a. ... From left to right: Denny Doherty, Mama Cass Elliot, and John and Michelle Phillips. ... Cultural diversity is the variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region, or in the world as a whole. ... For other meanings, see the disambiguation page Marker Paintball is a sport whose participants use compressed air guns (called markers) to shoot paintballs (roughly marble-sized, .68 caliber, gelatin capsules filled with colored polyethylene glycol paint) at other players. ... Al Sharpton Alfred Charles Al Sharpton Jr. ... The separation of church and state is a political doctrine which states that the institutions of the state or national government should be kept separate from those of religious institutions. ... Tajikistan map from CIA World Factbook File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Pat Buchanan Patrick Joseph Buchanan (born November 2, 1938) is an American author, syndicated columnist, and television commentator. ... A demonstation by Promena in Sofia, Bulgaria in June 2003. ... The business cycle or economic cycle refers to the ups and downs seen somewhat simultaneously in most parts of an economy. ... This article needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ... The Kirtland Safety Society (KSS) was a quasi-bank organized in 1836 (and reorganized on January 2, 1837) by leaders and followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ... Paula Yates (April 24, 1960 – September 17, 2000) was a British television presenter born in Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales. ... Louis Sebastian Theroux (born May 20, 1970) is a British television presenter, best known for his series Louis Therouxs Weird Weekends and When Louis Met. ... A man holds up a street puppet designed to resemble George W. Bush at a demonstration against the World Bank and International Monetary Fund on April 16, 2005 in Washington, D.C.. American Civil Rights March on Washington, leaders marching from the Washington Monument to the Lincoln Memorial, August 28... In The Book of Mormon, a Lamanite is a member of one of four main groups described in the book. ... This article concerns the British newspaper. ... Hilary B. Rosen was the chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America from 1998 to 2003. ... The concept of the public trust relates back to the origins of democratic government, and its seminal idea that; within the public, lies the true power and future of a society, therefore, whatever trust the public places in its officials must be respected. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... San Francisco Critical Mass, 29th April, 2005. ... It has been suggested that Anti-abortion movement be merged into this article or section. ... Soka Gakkai International (創価学会インターナショナル; also, SGI) is the international umbrella organization for Soka Gakkai-affiliated lay organizations in over 190 countries. ... John Couch Adams (June 5, 1819 – January 21, 1892), was a British mathematician and astronomer. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Philosophy of History is an area of philosophy concerning the eventual significance, if any, of human history, and speculation as to a possible teleological end to its development. ... Nonviolence (or non-violence) is a set of assumptions about morality conflict that leads its proponents to reject the use of violence in efforts to attain social or political goals. ... The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) is a trade body of the pharmaceutical industry of the United States. ... Alternate meaning: crucible (science) The melting pot is a metaphor for the way in which heterogenous societies develop, in which the ingredients in the pot (iron, tin; people of different backgrounds and religions, etc. ... The Fountainhead, Centennial edition. ... This article or section needs a complete rewrite for the reasons listed on the talk page. ... The dispute concerns the international name of this body of water There is a dispute over the name of the sea bordered by Russia, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. ... The term Jewish fundamentalism is used to refer to religious fundamentalist religious beliefs among Jews. ... Categories: Stub | 1948 births | European Commissioners ... In government regulation, a race to the bottom is said to occur when competition between nations (over investment capital, for example) leads to the progressive dismantling of regulatory standards. ... The War Measures Act (enacted in August 1914, replaced by the Emergencies Act in 1988) was a Canadian statute that allowed the government to assume sweeping emergency powers. ... Arnold Murray born in Oklahoma, in 1929, is a Christian Bible teacher, famous for his unique chapter by chapter, verse by verse approach to teaching. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Kita Ikki (北 一輝 Kita Ikki, April 3, 1883 - August 19, 1937) was a Japanese author and intellectual who was executed for his alleged role in the February 26 Incident. ... The Black Legend (in Spanish, La leyenda negra) is the disparaging depiction of Spain and Spaniards as bloodthirsty and cruel, intolerant, greedy and fanatical. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... This page indexes the individual year in sports pages. ... Ion Iliescu (born March 3, 1930) is a Romanian politician. ... Jason Christopher Marsden (born January 3, 1975 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA) is an American screen and voice actor largely known for numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as his role in the TV series Eerie, Indiana. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... American Idol, formerly known as American Idol: The Search for a Superstar, is an American television show. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... Recreation of Viking houses in Labrador A green roof is a roof of a building which is partially or completely covered with plants. ... Jean-Jacques Dessalines Jean-Jacques Dessalines (September 20, 1758–October 17, 1806) was a leader of the Haitian Revolution and an Emperor of Haiti (1804–1806 under the name of Jacques I). ... The Passion of the Christ (2004) is a film about the last twelve hours of the life of Jesus Christ, known to Christians as the Passion. It was directed by Mel Gibson. ... SourceWatchs logo features a magnifying glass through which its name can be seen. ... Warning: is the 6th full length album by Green Day. ... Daniel Julius Bernstein (sometimes known simply as djb; born October 29, 1971) is a professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, a mathematician, a cryptologist, and a programmer. ... Pop punk is used for two separate subgenres of punk rock music: the kind typically found on Lookout! Records, which stray very little from the three-chord formula that The Ramones pioneered, as well as a newer subgenre of melodic, more emotional punk, which includes by bands like NOFX and... Sexual objectification is objectification of a sexual partner, that is, seeing them as a sexual object, and their sexual attributes, without recognition of their existence as a living person with emotions and feelings of their own. ... Anatta chart // Introduction The Buddhist term Anātman (Sanskrit) or Anatta (Pāli अनत्त) is an adjective that specifies the absence of a supposedly permanent and unchanging self or soul in any one of the psycho-physical (namo-rupa) constituents of empirical existence; eg. ... The Polisario, Polisario Front, or Frente Polisario, from the Spanish abbreviation of Frente Popular de Liberación de Saguía el Hamra y Río de Oro (Popular Front for the Liberation of Saguia el-Hamra and Río de Oro) is a Sahrawi movement working for the independence of... A new religious movement or NRM is a religious, ethical, or spiritual grouping of fairly recent origin which is not part of an established religion and has not yet become recognised as a standard denomination, church, or religious body. ... Count Georg Magnus Sprengtporten, or Göran Magnus Sprengtporten as he preferred to call himself, (1740-1819), Swedish and Russian politician, younger brother of Jacob Magnus Sprengtporten, entered the army and rose to the rank of captain during the Seven Years War. ... This Iraqi soldier was killed in April, 2003 by United States Marines. ... Baron Gustaf Adolf Reuterholm (1756-1813), was a Swedish statesman. ... Richard Norman Perle (born September 16, 1941 in New York City), is an advisor on national security issues who served the Reagan administration as an assistant Secretary of Defense and served on the Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee from 1987 to 2004. ... Tara Lipinski Tara Kristen Lipinski (born June 10, 1982 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) of Sugar Land, Texas is an accomplished figure skater and media celebrity. ... Methylphenidate (MPH) is an amphetamine-like prescription stimulant commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adults. ... The Honourable Larry W. Campbell, MBA (born February 28, 1948, in Brantford, Ontario) is the outgoing Mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and a Member of the Canadian Senate. ... Citigroup Inc. ... Gallagher during the 80s Gallagher (born Leo Anthony Gallagher on July 24, 1947 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina) is an American comedian and prop comic, most popularly known for smashing watermelons as part of his act. ... Florentin Smarandache (born December 10, 1954) is a Romanian-American writer and associate professor of mathematics and science at the University of New Mexico, Gallup, New Mexico. ... Alexander Emmanuel A-Rod Rodríguez (born July 27, 1975 in New York City), is an American baseball player. ... Anti war protest in Melbourne, Australia, 2003 Anti_war is a name that is widely adopted by any social movement or person that seeks to end or oppose a future or current war. ... Political theater is drama or performing art which emphasizes a political issue or issues in its theme or plot. ... This article is about views of the historical expansionism and current international influence of the United States. ... In 1998, Dr. Don Gary Young visited the Hunza valley in the Himalayas to explore the longevity secrets of the Hunza people, who are commonly thought to live 110 to 115 years. ... A genetically modified food is a food product derived in whole or part from a genetically modified organism (GMO) such as a crop plant, animal or microbe such as yeast. ... The area now known as Northern Ireland has had a diverse history. ... The Rt Hon. ... This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. ... The Left Party (Vänsterpartiet) is a socialist and feminist political party in Sweden, from 1967 to 1990 known as the Left Party - Communists (Vänsterpartiet kommunisterna; (vpk)). The Left Party of today expresses some of the traditional values of the Swedish social democrats, but with a more radical view. ... For people with similar names, see Thomas Thompson. ... Note that Flemish Block turned themselves into Flemish Interest (Vlaams Belang) since their condamnation in 2004 The Flemish Block (Dutch: Vlaams Blok) was a Flemish far-right nationalist political party which rejects the state of Belgium, calling for political independence for the Flemish half of the country. ... In the United States, a law school is an institution where students obtain a professional education in law. ... Valle de los Caidos, rear view of the Cross and the monastery The Santa Cruz del Valle de los Caidos (Holy Cross of the Valley of the Fallen) constitutes the most colossal architecture work built in Europe in the 20th century. ... Crown Prince Party (太子党 Pinyin: Tàizǐ DÇŽng), or The Princelings, are the descendants (usually in the second-generation) of prominent and influential senior communists of the Peoples Republic of China. ... The neutrality of this article is disputed. ... It has been suggested that Welfare capitalism be merged into this article or section. ... The London Action Resource Centre(LARC) is run by a private limited company, offering space and resources including; offices, computer and internet facilities, roof garden, library, banner-making space, and meeting rooms for certain individuals and groups taking direct action on social and ecological issues, or enagaging in other radical... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... For the movie from Francis Ford Coppola, see The Conversation. ... Codependence (or codependency) is a psychological condition in which someone exhibits too much, and often inappropriate, caring for other peoples struggles. ... 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. ... Pseudophilosophy is any idea or system that masquerades itself as philosophy while significantly failing to meet some suitable intellectual standards. ... Sepp Kerschbaumer (9. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Walter Thomas Monningtons 1925 painting called Parliamentary Union of England and Scotland 1707 hangs in the Palace of Westminster depicting the official presentation of the law that formed the United Kingdom of Great Britain. ... A statue of Hong Xiuquan Hóng Xiùquán (洪秀全, Wade-Giles: Hung Hsiu-chüan, born Hong Renkun 洪仁坤, Courtesy name Huoxiu 火秀; January 10, 1812-June 1, 1864) was a Hakka Chinese Christian who led the Taiping Rebellion and established the Heavenly Kingdom of Taiping, in which he was known... This article provides a collection of the etymology of the names of subnational entities. ... Whiplash is the result of impulsive stretching of the spine, often the result of a rear-end collision between cars or trucks. ... Walk-in is a concept originating with the Spiritualist faith and popularised by the related, but not identical New Age movements and beliefs. ... Ransom Everglades High Schools Henry H. Anderson Gymnasium Ransom Everglades consists of two educational institutions in Coconut Grove, Florida, one lower school and one upper school. ... Note: This article is largely based on an out-of-copyright 1911 encyclopedia article. ... It has been suggested that Robert Jay Mathews be merged into this article or section. ... Laurence Fishburne and Kenneth Branagh as Othello and Iago respectively. ... // Father Leonard Feeney (1897-1978) was an American priest who propagated a rigid interpretation of the Catholic doctrine extra ecclesiam nulla salus, or outside the church there is no salvation, denying baptism of blood and baptism of desire as heretical innovations and that all unbaptized human beings (in the Catholic... Scanderbeg and the people, sculpture by Janaq Paço and Genc Hajdari in the National Museum, Kruje, Albania George Kastrioti (Gjergj Kastrioti) (1405 - January 17, 1468), better known as Skanderbeg, is the most prominent figure in the history of Albania. ... Saint Bernadette Soubirous (January 7, 1844 - April 16, 1879) was a shepherd girl from the town of Lourdes in southern France. ... This article or section is missing references or citation of sources. ... See also: Charles G. Finney, 20th Century American author Charles Grandison Finney (1792–1875), often called Americas foremost revivalist, was a major leader of the Second Great Awakening in America that had a profound impact on the history of the United States. ... The UstaÅ¡e (often spelled Ustashe in English; singular UstaÅ¡a or Ustasha) was a Croatian organization put in charge of the Independent State of Croatia by the Axis Powers in 1941, in which they pursued Nazi policies. ... John Cardinal OConnor John Joseph Cardinal OConnor, (January 15, 1920 – May 3, 2000) was the eleventh bishop (eighth archbishop) of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, serving from 1984 until his death in 2000. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Roodmas (from Old English rod pr. ... Subfamilies Bombacoideae Brownlowioideae Byttnerioideae Dombeyoideae Grewioideae Helicteroideae Malvoideae Sterculioideae Tilioideae Malvaceae is family of flowering plants containing Malva, the mallow genus, and its relatives. ... Physiognomy (Gk. ... Terra nullius (English pronunciation , Latin pronunciation [[IPA]])is a Latin expression deriving from Roman Law meaning no mans land or, literally, empty land. // Rationale As in Antiquity peace was considered an exceptional condition between states, only established by peace treaty, war being their natural rapport, any territory that was... The World Wide Association of Specialty Programs and Schools (WWASPS or WWASP) is a Utah, United States based organization that runs programs that they claim can correct what is perceived as inappropriate behavior by children as young as 12. ... The University of Massachusetts Amherst (otherwise known as UMass Amherst or simply UMass) is a land-grant university in Amherst, Massachusetts. ... The Social Democrats USA (SDUSA) is a small coalition of intellectuals and trade unionists. ... Download high resolution version (1228x1224, 490 KB) CIA World Factbook PDF. Screen-captured @ 1280 x 1024 See also: Image:Map of China (physical) (small). ... The Houston Chronicle is a daily newspaper in Houston, Texas, United States. ... Operation Golden Pheasant was an emergency deployment of 82nd Airborne and 7th Infantry Division troops by parachute and regular air-landing operations to Honduras in 1988 as a show of force, as a result of threatening actions by the forces of the (then socialist) Nicaraguans. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Commander-in-Chief (in NATO-lingo often C-in-C or CINC pronounced sink) is the commander of all the military forces within a particular region or of all the military forces of a state. ... The Bill is a long-running British television police procedural shown on ITV1, at 8PM on Wednesdays and Thursdays. ... Zhonghua Minzu (Traditional Chinese: 中華民族; Simplified Chinese: 中华民族; Hanyu Pinyin: ), is a Mandarin Chinese term that in modern China, describes a notion of a Chinese nationality transcending ethnic divisions- in other words, a civic nationality as opposed to an ethnic one, with a central loyalty to China as a whole. ... Mahathir bin Mohamad (born July 10, 1925) was the Prime Minister of Malaysia from 1981 to 2003. ... Wonder Lake is a census-designated place located in McHenry County, Illinois. ... The System/36 was a minicomputer marketed by IBM from 1983 to 2000. ... Prison sexuality deals with sexual relationships between confined individuals. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Michael Grant Ignatieff, M.P., (born May 12, 1947 in Toronto) is a Canadian scholar, novelist and Liberal Member of Parliament in the Canadian House of Commons. ... Lake monster is the name given to large unknown animals which have purportedly been sighted in, and/or are believed to dwell in lakes, although their existence has never been confirmed scientifically. ... The Temporal Cold War is a fictional conflict waged throughout history, notably during the 22nd century AD in the Star Trek universe. ... See also: Aramaic history and Syriac Christianity. ... Head Start is a program of the US governments Department of Health and Human Services which focuses on assisting three- and four-year-old children from low-income families. ... This is a subarticle to Islamic studies and science. ... The American Association of Lutheran Churches (AALC) was formed on November 7, 1987 as an alternative choice for churches in The American Lutheran Church denomination who did not want to be part of the merger with two other Lutheran church bodies which formed the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. ... On October 29, 1948, the Arab town al-Dawayima was conquered during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war by the 89th Commando Batallion which was composed of former Irgun and Lehi troops. ... The British republican movement is a movement in the United Kingdom which seeks to remove the British monarchy and replace it with a republic that has a head of state that is not inherited, most likely called a president. ... This list is specific to the EU. For a list of people from Europe who had significant impact outside their home country, see List of important Europeans. ... The Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is a non-profit research organization based in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) of North Carolina. ... Intellectual property education is the teaching of explanations of and arguments concerning intellectual property laws, especially copyright and related violations. ... Facilitated communication (FC) is a method intended to help people with communication disorders to use communication aids with their hands. ... The President of the United Mexican States is the head of state of Mexico. ... Lawrence Richard Csonka (born December 25, 1946, Stow, Ohio, USA) was a punishing American football player in the late 1960s and 1970s. ... Naomi Campbell (born May 22, 1970) is a British supermodel, actress, singer, and author. ... Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) is a Buddhist movement founded by Sangharakshita in 1967 in the UK. It was followed by the foundation of the WBO Western Buddhist Order in 1968. ... Twyford Down lies to the South East of Winchester, Hampshire, England. ... For other uses, see Enlightenment. ... Sweatmaster is a musical trio from Turku in Finland which plays simple and original rocknroll: Sasu Mykkänen Vocals and bass guitar Matti Kallio Drums Mikko Luukko Guitar Sweatmasters lyrics could be described as self-confident with a sense of humor. ... Guru Nanak Dev Guru Nanak Dev (Punjabi: ) (15 April 1469 – 22 September 1539), was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Gurus of the Sikhs. ... Amiri Baraka Amiri Baraka (born Everett LeRoi Jones on October 7, 1934, in Newark, New Jersey) is a American writer of poetry, drama, essays, and music criticism. ... Most prisons are operated by government agencies. ... Dioscorus (or Dioscurus) (died c. ... MKO Logo The Peoples Mujahedin of Iran (PMOI) (Persian: سازمان مجاهدين خلق ايران) is an Iranian opposition group [1]. Other names for it include Mujahideen-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) and Mojahedin-e-Khalq (MEK). ... The Ford Crown Victoria is a fullsize car produced by the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s, and then again in the 1970s. ... President Kennedy, with his wife, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Texas Governor John Connally in the Presidential limousine shortly before the assassination. ... The Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM), based in Decatur, Illinois, operates more than 270 plants worldwide, where cereal grains and oilseeds are processed into numerous products used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, industrial and animal feed markets worldwide. ... Jeffrey Michael Gordon (born August 4, 1971) is an American race car driver. ... East of Eden is a 1955 movie, directed by Elia Kazan, and based on the novel of the same name by John Steinbeck. ... An Anglophile is a non-English person who is fond of English culture and England in general. ... Julie Burchill (born July 3, 1959 in Frenchay, a suburb of Bristol) is a British journalist noted for her acerbic writing. ... 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Buddhism and science are generally compatible with each other, especially compared to the conflict between science and the Abrahamic religions. ... Douglas Feith. ... The standard Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian languages differ in various aspects as outlined below. ... Search and Destroy, or Seek and Destroy, or simply S&D, refers to a military strategy that became a notorious element of the Vietnam War. ... Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (श्री श्री रवि शंकर) is a spiritual teacher and founder of the Art of Living movement to spread the knowledge of breathing, living and spirituality worldwide. ... The Sennheiser Logo Sennheiser is a German pro audio company. ... Peter Miguel Camejo Peter Miguel Camejo (born December 31, 1939) is a financier, businessman, political activist, author, and one of the founders of the socially responsible investment movement. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 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