Entertainment newspaper in Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland SceneTypeAlternative weeklyOwner(s)Great Lakes PublishingPublisherEuclid Media GroupFounded1970HeadquartersCleveland, OhioISSN1064-6116OCLC number240898199 Websiteclevescene.com The Cleveland Scene is an alternative weekly newspaper based in Cleveland, Ohio. The newspaper includes highlights of Cleveland-area arts, music, dining, and films, as well as classified advertising. The first edition of the newspaper was published in the 1970s. Clevel…
People of the Canary Islands Ethnic group Canary IslandersCanariosTotal populationc. 1,600,000[1]Regions with significant populations Canary Islands 1,553,078 (2019)[1]72.1% of the total Canary Islands populationSignificant Canary Islander diaspora in Spain (other)Total unknown Venezuela42,671[2][3] Cuba40,602[4] Argentina2,390[2] Mexico1,600 Dominican RepublicUnknown Puerto RicoUnknown Western SaharaUnknown…
Part of a series on theUnited States space program NASAU.S. Space Force Human spaceflight programs Mercury Gemini Apollo Skylab Space Shuttle Shuttle–Mir International Space Station Commercial Crew Constellation Artemis Lunar Gateway Robotic spaceflight programs CRS Explorers GLS Large Strategic Lunar Orbiter Lunar Precursor Mariner Mars Exploration New Millennium Pioneer Planetary Missions Discovery New Frontiers Solar System Exploration Planetary Observer Ranger Surveyor Vanguard Viking Voya…
Period of religious tolerance in Iberia History of Al-Andalus Muslim conquest(711–732) Battle of Guadalete Siege of Córdoba (711) Battle of Toulouse Battle of Tours Umayyad dynasty of Córdoba(756–1031) Emirate of Córdoba Caliphate of Córdoba Al-Mansur Ibn Abi Aamir First Taifa period(1009–1110) Almoravid rule(1085–1145) Conquest Battle of Sagrajas Second Taifa period(1140–1203) Almohad rule(1147–1238) Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa Third Taifa period(1232–1287) Emirate of Granad…
Group of islands in Alaska, United States This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Andreanof Islands – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (March 2023) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Location of the Andreanof Islands in the Aleutian Islands archipelago, Alaska The Andreanof Islands (…
Intelligence agency of Mongolia General Intelligence Agency of MongoliaТагнуулын ерөнхий газарThe Ulaanbaatar headquarters of the GIAAgency overviewFormed1922Preceding agencyInternal Security AgencyJurisdictionGovernment of MongoliaHeadquartersUlaanbaatarAgency executivePeljee Odonbaatar, GIA DirectorWebsiteGeneral Intelligence Agency The General Intelligence Agency of Mongolia (GIA; Mongolian language: Тагнуулын ерөнхий газар) is the intelligence agency…
Speaker of the Palestinian Legislative Council Aziz Dweikعزيز دويكPresident of the Palestinian National AuthorityIncumbentAssumed office 19 October 2016(disputed with Mahmoud Abbas)Preceded byMahmoud AbbasIn office15 January 2009[1][2] – 2 June 2014(disputed with Mahmoud Abbas)Preceded byMahmoud AbbasSucceeded byMahmoud AbbasSpeaker of the Palestinian Legislative CouncilIncumbentAssumed office 29 March 2006Preceded byRawhi Fattouh Personal detailsBorn (…
Upper house of Algerian Parliament Council of the Nation مجلس الأمةTypeTypeUpper house of the Parliament of Algeria HistoryFounded1997LeadershipPresidentSalah Goudjil, RND since 9 April 2019 Vice presidentDjamel Ould Abbes, FLN since 28 February 2019 StructureSeats174 membersPolitical groupsGovernment (147) FLN (54) RND (22) FM (7) Binaa (7) TAJ (7) Appointed Members (58) Opposition (9) FFS (4) PVP (2) El Fadjr El Dj…
Overview of and topical guide to the United States Virgin Islands See also: Index of United States Virgin Islands–related articles The Flag of the United States Virgin IslandsThe Seal of the United States Virgin Islands The location of the United States Virgin Islands The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to the United States Virgin Islands: United States Virgin Islands – unincorporated organized territory of the United States of America located in the wes…
Filmmaking in Moldova This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. Relevant discussion may be found on the talk page. Please help improve this article by introducing citations to additional sources.Find sources: Cinema of Moldova – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2010) Cinema of MoldovaCinema Patria BălțiNo. of screens29 (2011)[1] • Per capita0.9 per 100,000 (2011)[1]Main distributorsColaj…
Natural disaster in the southern Pacific Ocean 2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunamiUTC time2009-09-29 17:48:10ISC event15162203USGS-ANSSComCatLocal date29 September 2009 (2009-09-29)Local time06:48:10Magnitude8.1 Mw[1]Depth15 km (9.3 mi)[1]Epicenter15°32′S 171°52′W / 15.53°S 171.87°W / -15.53; -171.87[1]TypeDip-slip (normal and thrust)[2][3]Areas affectedSamoa American Samoa Tonga Co…
Dutch navigator In this Dutch name, the surname is De Vries, not Vries. David Pieterszoon de VriesDavid Pietersz. de Vries, by Cornelis Visscher.Born1593Died13 September 1662 (aged 68–69)NationalityDutchOccupationSailor Hoorn in the 17th century David Pieterszoon de Vries (c. 1593 – 13 September 1655) was a Dutch navigator from the city of Hoorn.[1] Biography In 1617, De Vries went on a whaling voyage to Jan Mayen. In 1620, he sailed to Newfoundland, and sold the dried…
Bilateral relationsEthiopia-United States relations Ethiopia United States Diplomatic missionEmbassy of Ethiopia, Washington, D.C.N/AEnvoyEthiopia Ambassador to the United States Fitsum AregaAmbassador Ervin Jose Massinga Ethiopia–United States relations are bilateral relations between Ethiopia and the United States. Ethiopia is a strategic partner of the United States in the Global War on Terrorism. The United States is the largest donor to Ethiopia: in 2008 U.S. foreign aid to Ethiopia total…
Demonic celestial king who tempted Buddha For other uses, see Mara. Relief fragment of Mara in Gandhara style, found in Swat Valley The demons of mara. Palm leaf manuscript. Nalanda, Bihar, India Mara's assault on the Buddha (an aniconic representation: the Buddha is only symbolized by his throne), 2nd century, Amaravati Stupa, India Mara, his lustful daughters, and demonic army, attempting to tempt Buddha, on a 10th-century icon from Mogao Caves Mara,[note 1] in Buddhism, is a malignant…
History of US-produced comedy films This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article possibly contains original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. (July 2015) (Learn how and when to remove this message)This article needs additional citations for verification. Plea…
Period of New Zealand's history from 1907 to 1947 Dominion of New Zealand1907–1947[note 1] Flag Coat of arms(1911–1956) Motto: OnwardAnthem: God Save the King StatusDominion of the British EmpireCapitalWellingtonCommon languagesEnglish, MāoriGovernmentParliamentary constitutional monarchyMonarch • 1907–1910 Edward VII• 1910–1936 George V• 1936 Edward VIII• 1936–1947 George VI Governor/Governor-general • 1907–1910 Wi…
Roman scholar, polymath and author (116–27 BC) An imagined portrait of an elderly Varro, engraving from André Thevet, Les Vrais pourtraits et vies des hommes illustres grecz, latins et payens, 1584 Marcus Terentius Varro (116–27 BC) was a Roman polymath and a prolific author. He is regarded as ancient Rome's greatest scholar, and was described by Petrarch as the third great light of Rome (after Virgil and Cicero).[1] He is sometimes called Varro Reatinus (Varro of Rieti) to distingu…
French annual international film festival Cannes Film FestivalLocationCannes, FranceFounded20 September 1946; 77 years ago (1946-09-20) (as International Film Festival)Most recent2024 Cannes Film FestivalAwardsPalme d'Or, Grand PrixWebsitewww.festival-cannes.com Cannes seen from Le Suquet The Cannes Film Festival (/kæn/; French: Festival de Cannes), until 2003 called the International Film Festival (Festival international du film), is an annual film festival held in Cannes, Fr…
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: 2011–2013 Maldives political crisis – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (February 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this message) 2011–2012 Maldives political crisisDateMay 2011 – March 2012 (with ongoing unrest and counter-protests)Location Mald…
Trading bloc with no internal barriers and common policies on regulation and trade Part of a series onWorld trade Policy Import Export Balance of trade Trade law Trade pact Trade bloc Trade creation Trade diversion Export orientation Import substitution Trade finance Trade facilitation Trade route Domestic trade Tax Restrictions Trade barriers Tariffs Non-tariff barriers Import quotas Tariff-rate quotas Import licenses Customs duties Export subsidies Technical barriers Bribery Exchange rate cont…