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Bodie (other)
Bodie, California, Bodie is a ghost town in California. Bodie may also refer to: Places * Bodie, Washington, a ghost town * Bodie Hills, a low mountain range in Mono County * Bodie Island, a barrier peninsula that forms the northernmost portion of the Outer Banks * Bodie Mine, the patent gold mine which spurred the relocation of Bodie, Washington * Bodie Mountains, a mountain range in Nevada * Bodié, a sub-prefecture of Guinea Republic People * Damien Bodie (born 1985), Australian actor * Ping Bodie (1887–1961), Major League Baseball center fielder * Troy Bodie (born 1985), Canadian hockey player * Zvi Bodie, Norman and Adele Barron Professor of Management at Boston University * Bodie Olmos (born 1975), American actor, son of Edward James Olmos and Kaija Keel * Bodie Thoene (born 1951), coauthor with Brock Thoene of historical fiction * Bodie Weldon (1895–1928), professional football player during the 1920s Fictional characters * Bodie Broadus, from the HBO drama ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodie, California
Bodie ( ) is a ghost town in the Bodie Hills east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Mono County, California, United States. It is about southeast of Lake Tahoe, and east-southeast of Bridgeport, at an elevation of 8,379 feet (2554 m). Bodie became a boom town in after the discovery of a profitable line of gold; by 1879 it had a population of 7,000–10,000. The town went into decline in the subsequent decades and came to be described as a ghost town by . The U.S. Department of the Interior recognizes the designated Bodie Historic District as a National Historic Landmark. Also registered as a California Historical Landmark, the ghost town officially was established as Bodie State Historic Park in 1962. It receives about 200,000 visitors yearly. Bodie State Historic Park is partly supported by the Bodie Foundation. History Discovery of gold Bodie began as a mining camp of little note following the discovery of gold in 1859 by a group of prospectors, including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodie Thoene
Bodie (born 1951) and Brock Thoene (born 1952; pronounced ''Tay-nee'') are an American husband-and-wife duo of authors. They are the authors of more than 75 works of historical fiction. Eight of their books have won Gold Medallion Awards. Over 35 million copies of their books have been sold in more than 20 languages. Career Bodie has written articles appearing in ''The Saturday Evening Post'', '' U.S. News & World Report'', and ''The American West''. In the 1970s, she also worked as a screenwriter for John Wayne's production company Batjac Productions"Writing History With a Message". May 5, 2002. ''The Tribune''. H2. and co-wrote ''Fall Guy'' with Wayne's stunt double Charles H. Roberson. Bodie has also worked with ABC Circle Films as a writer and researcher. The couple works as a writing team with Brock as the researcher and story-line consultant and Bodie as co-author. Personal life Born in Bakersfield, California, the couple first met each other when they were three years old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodies (other)
Bodies may refer to: * The plural of body * ''Bodies'' (2004 TV series), BBC television programme * Bodies (upcoming TV series), an upcoming British crime thriller limited series * "Bodies" (''Law & Order''), 2003 episode of ''Law & Order'' * Bodies: The Exhibition, exhibit showcasing dissected human bodies in cities across the globe * ''Bodies'' (novel), 2002 novel by Jed Mercurio * ''Bodies'', 1977 play by James Saunders (playwright) * ''Bodies'', 2009 book by British psychoanalyst Susie Orbach Music * ''Bodies'' (album), a 2021 album by AFI * ''Bodies'' (EP), a 2014 EP by Celia Pavey * "Bodies" (Drowning Pool song), 2001 hard rock song by Drowning Pool * "Bodies" (Sex Pistols song), 1977 punk rock song by the Sex Pistols * "Bodies" (Little Birdy song), 2007 indie rock song by Little Birdy * "Bodies" (Robbie Williams song), 2009 pop song by Robbie Williams * "Bodies", a song by Megadeth from ''Endgame'' * "Bodies", a song by The Smashing Pumpkins from ''Mellon Collie an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bode (other)
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Bode may refer to: People * Bode (surname) * Bode Miller (born 1977), American skier * Bode Sowande (born 1948), Nigerian writer and dramatist * Bode Thomas (1918–1953), Nigerian politician Geography * Böde, village in Zala County, Hungary * Bode, Iowa, city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States * Bode, Nepal, city in Bhaktapur District, Nepal * Bode (river), a major river in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, tributary of the Saale * Bode (Wipper), a small river in Thuringia, Germany, tributary of the Wipper Other * Bode (crater), lunar crater * Bode plot, graph used in electrical engineering and control theory * Bode (fashion brand), American clothing company See also * Bodie (other) * Bodhi The English term enlightenment is the Western translation of various Buddhist terms, most notably bodhi and vimutti. The abstract noun ''bodhi'' (; Sanskrit: बोधि; Pali: ''bodhi''), means the knowledge or wisdom, or awakened intellect ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodhi
The English term enlightenment is the Western translation of various Buddhist terms, most notably bodhi and vimutti. The abstract noun ''bodhi'' (; Sanskrit: बोधि; Pali: ''bodhi''), means the knowledge or wisdom, or awakened intellect, of a Buddha. The verbal root ''budh-'' means "to awaken," and its literal meaning is closer to awakening. Although the term ''buddhi'' is also used in other Indian philosophies and traditions, its most common usage is in the context of Buddhism. '' Vimukti'' is the freedom from or release of the fetters and hindrances. The term "enlightenment" was popularised in the Western world through the 19th-century translations of German-born philologist Max Müller. It has the Western connotation of general insight into transcendental truth or reality. The term is also being used to translate several other Buddhist terms and concepts, which are used to denote (initial) insight ('' prajna'' (Sanskrit), '' wu'' (Chinese), '' kensho'' and ''satori'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bode Miller
Samuel Bode Miller ( ; born October 12, 1977) is an American former World Cup alpine ski racer. He is an Olympic and World Championship gold medalist, a two-time overall World Cup champion in 2005 and 2008, and the most successful male American alpine ski racer of all time. He is also considered one of the greatest World Cup racers of all time with 33 race victories and being one of five men (and last to date) to win World Cup events in all five disciplines. He is the only skier with five or more victories in each discipline. In 2008, Miller and Lindsey Vonn won the overall World Cup titles for the first U.S. sweep in 25 years. Miller won six medals in the Winter Olympics, the most of any U.S. skier − two silvers ( giant slalom and combined) in Salt Lake City 2002, a gold (super combined), a silver (super-G) and a bronze (downhill) in Vancouver 2010 and a bronze (super-G) in Sochi 2014. Miller is one of 5 skiers who have won Olympic medals in 4 different disciplines, matc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Bodie
''The Professionals'' is a British crime-action television drama series produced by Avengers Mark1 Productions for London Weekend Television (LWT) that aired on the ITV network from 1977 to 1983. In all, 57 episodes were produced, filmed between 1977 and 1981. It starred Martin Shaw, Lewis Collins and Gordon Jackson as agents of the fictional "CI5" (Criminal Intelligence 5, alluding to the real-life MI5 and CID). ''The Professionals'' was created by Brian Clemens, who had been one of the driving forces behind ''The Avengers''. The show was originally to have been called ''The A-Squad''. Clemens and Albert Fennell were executive producers, with business partner Laurie Johnson providing the theme music. Sidney Hayers produced the first series in 1977, and Raymond Menmuir the remainder. Outline CI5 - or Criminal Intelligence 5, is a British law enforcement department, instructed by the Home Secretary to use any means to deal with crimes of a serious nature that go beyond the capa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cheyenne (1955 TV Series)
''Cheyenne'' is an American Western television series of 108 black-and-white episodes broadcast on ABC from 1955 to 1962. The show was the first hour-long Western, and was the first hour-long dramatic series of any kind, with continuing characters, to last more than one season. It was also the first series to be made by a major Hollywood film studio which did not derive from its established film properties, and the first of a long chain of Warner Bros. original series produced by William T. Orr. Plot The show starred Clint Walker, a native of Illinois, as Cheyenne Bodie, a physically large cowboy with a gentle spirit in search of frontier justice who wanders the American West in the days after the American Civil War. The first episode, "Mountain Fortress", is about robbers pretending to be Good Samaritans. It features James Garner (who had briefly been considered for the role of Cheyenne but could not be located until after Walker had already been cast) as a guest star, but w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodie Broadus
Preston "Bodie" Broadus is a fictional character on the HBO drama series ''The Wire'', played by actor J. D. Williams. Bodie is initially a rough, low-level drug dealer, but matures throughout the series and slowly rises through the ranks. Bodie is an intelligent and disciplined lieutenant, showing strong loyalty to the Barksdale Organization even after most of its members are imprisoned or killed. Bodie is a relatively goodhearted character who sticks to his principles, but at times he can be violent, such as when he takes part in the murder of friend and fellow dealer Wallace on orders from Stringer Bell. His relationship with the police is also dynamic. He is initially hostile towards all police, but eventually earns the respect of Officer Jimmy McNulty. Bodie, Savino, and Poot are the only characters to move from the Barksdale Organization to the Marlo Stanfield crew. Biography Preston "Bodie" Broadus was raised by his grandmother after his mother fell into addiction and home ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodie Weldon
John Ambrose Weldon (November 7, 1895 – May 25, 1928) was a professional football player during the 1920s. He played in the American Professional Football Association (renamed the National Football League in 1922) for the Buffalo All-Americans. Weldon was instrumental in the first NFL game to take place in New York City, as Buffalo defeated the Canton Bulldogs 7-3 at the Polo Grounds. During the game Weldon punted against the legendary Jim Thorpe and kicked a point after touchdown. However Weldon also played independent football for the Phoenix Athletic Club in 1919 and Union Club of Phoenixville in 1921. He would play a non-league game with Phoenixville on Saturdays, then took a train to Buffalo and the next day's game. This arrangement helped Weldon, and several other Buffalo All-Americans players, earn extra money in between league games. Prior to playing pro football, Weldon played at the college level for Lafayette College. He received a college letter in 1916 and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodie Olmos
Bodie James Olmos (born August 27, 1975) is an American actor. He is the son of Edward James Olmos and Kaija Keel, and grandson of Howard Keel. His older brother is actor Mico Olmos, and his younger sister is Daniela Olmos. His first on screen appearance was on ''The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez'' in 1982 when he was 7 years old. His most recent appearance on television is alongside his father in ''Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series), Battlestar Galactica'' as Lieutenant Junior Grade Brendan "Hotdog" Costanza. He also acted in a film directed by his father named ''Walkout (film), Walkout''. Filmography Film and television * ''The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez'' (1982) – (uncredited) Rangers Son * ''Stand and Deliver'' (1988) – Fernando Escalante * ''The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit'' (1998) * ''American Family Journey of Dreams'' (4 episodes, 2002) – Young Jess Gonzales * ''Manejar'' (2005) – Daniel * ''The Last Winter (2006 film), The Last Winter'' (2006) * ''Walkout (film), Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bodie, Washington
Bodie is a ghost town in Okanogan County, Washington, United States. Geography Bodie is located at (48.832667, -118.896704), approximately by stagecoach heading north of Wauconda along Toroda Creek (County Road 9495) off Washington State Route 20. Bodie lies 2592 feet (790 m) above sea level. History of the region In 1886, prospectors Tommy Ryan and Phil Creasor discovered a continuous mineralized ledge in the North of Okanogan County, and claimed the area as Eureka Gulch, which soon after became known as Republic. Republic's rapid heyday boasted seven hotels, twenty saloons, nine general stores, and an undisclosed number of brothels. The quality of ore discovered spurred the existence of many nearby mines and townships, including the near neighbors of Wauconda, Washington, and Bodie. Bodie, Washington Occupied in early 1888, two years after Ryan and Creasor discovered the lucrative area which became Republic's Knob Hill Mine, high quality ore was extracted, milled and processed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
