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Dire Wolf Project
Dire may refer to: Places *Diré, a town located in the Tombouctou Region of Mali *Diré Cercle, an administrative subdivision of the Tombouctou Region of Mali, whose administrative center (in French, ''chef-lieu'') is the mentioned town of Diré *Dire (woreda), one of the 180 woredas in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia *Dire Dawa, one of two chartered cities (''astedader akabibi'') in Ethiopia *Dire Dawa Stadium, a multi-use stadium in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia *Dire Dawa International Airport, an alternative name of the Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport *Dire Dawa University, a public university located in Dire-Dawa, Ethiopia Fiction *The dire corby, a fictional monster *Dire Tombs, a fictional location mentioned in the ''Dungeon Tiles'' series of supplements from the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game *Dire Wraith, a fictional extraterrestrial species published by Marvel Comics Music *Dire (band), an American metal band (active since 2010) *Dire Straits, a British r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diré
Diré is a town and commune on the left bank of the Niger River in the Tombouctou Region of Mali. In the 2009 census the population of the commune was 22,365. The town is the administrative center of the Diré Cercle. There are several languages spoken, but the main language is Songhay. The population is predominantly Muslim. Situated on the Niger River The Niger River ( ; ) is the main river of West Africa, extending about . Its drainage basin is in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands in south-eastern Guinea near the Sierra Leone border. It runs in a crescent shape through Mal ..., the principal industries are agriculture and commerce. References External links *. Communes of Tombouctou Region {{Tombouctou-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diré Cercle
Diré Cercle is an administrative subdivision of the Tombouctou Region of Mali. The administrative center (''chef-lieu'') is the town of Diré. The cercle is divided into 13 communes:. * Arham * Binga *Bourem Sidi Amar Bourem Sidi Amar is a village and commune of the Cercle of Diré in the Tombouctou Region of Mali Mali (; ), officially the Republic of Mali,, , ff, 𞤈𞤫𞤲𞥆𞤣𞤢𞥄𞤲𞤣𞤭 𞤃𞤢𞥄𞤤𞤭, Renndaandi Maali, itali ... * Dangha * Diré * Garbakoïra * Haïbongo * Kirchamba * Kondi * Sareyamou * Tienkour * Tindirma * Tinguereguif References Cercles of Mali Tombouctou Region {{Tombouctou-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire (woreda)
Dire is one of the Aanaas in the Oromia of Ethiopia. Miyu was separated from Dire woreda. Located in the southern part of the Borena Zone, Dire is bordered on the south by Kenya, on the west by Teltele, on the north by Yabelo, on the northeast by Arero, and on the east by Moyale. Towns in Dire include Mega and Dubuluk. Overview The altitude of this woreda ranges from 750 to over 2400 meters above sea level; Mount Gaamud (2486 meters) is the highest point. There are no rivers in this woreda. A survey of the land in this woreda shows that 14.3% is arable (7.3% was under cultivation), 47.5% pasture, 17.5% forest, and the remaining 20.7% is considered swampy, degraded or otherwise unusable. Notable landmarks include the Bowe Soda Salt House, the Gumigayo cultural center and the Boke Dilo well. Corn, haricot beans, wheat and barley are important crops. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Dawa
Dire Dawa ( am, ድሬዳዋ, om, Dirree Dhawaa, 3=Place of Remedy; so, Diridhaba, meaning "where Dir hit his spear into the ground" or "The true Dir", ar, ديري داوا,) is a city in eastern Ethiopia near the Oromia and Somali Region border and one of two chartered cities in Ethiopia (the other being Addis Ababa, the capital). Dire Dawa alongside present-day Sitti Zone were apart of the Dire Dawa autonomous region stipulated in the 1987 Ethiopian Constitution until 1993 when it was split by the federal government into a separately administered chartered city. This was due to the ongoing clashes between the OLF and IGLF and prevented any further escalation. It is divided administratively into two woredas, the city proper and the non-urban woreda of Gurgura. Dire Dawa lies in the eastern part of the nation, on the Dechatu River, at the foot of a ring of cliffs. The western outskirts of the city lie on the Gorro River, a tributary of the Dechatu River. It is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Dawa Stadium
Dire Dawa Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. It is currently used mostly for football matches, on club level by Dire Dawa City of the Ethiopian Premier League. The stadium has a capacity of 18,000 spectators. History The stadium hosted six matches during the 1976 African Cup of Nations The 1976 African Cup of Nations was the tenth edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the soccer championship of Africa ( CAF). It was hosted by Ethiopia. The format of competition changed from 1974: the field of eight teams was still split into tw ... hosted by Ethiopia. In 2018, the stadium under went renovation work after the conclusion of Dire Dawa City's 2017-18 season. The renovation included an overhaul of the main pitch surface. Starting on April 7, 2021, the stadium hosted the third round of matches of the 2020-21 Ethiopian Premier League. References Multi-purpose stadiums in Ethiopia Football venues in Ethiopia Dire Dawa City S.C. {{Ethiopia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Dawa International Airport
Dire Dawa International Airport , is an international airport serving Dire Dawa, a city in eastern Ethiopia. It is located northwest of the city centre. Facilities The airport is located at an elevation of above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 15/33, with an asphalt surface measuring . Airlines and destinations Accidents and incidents *On 27 August 1981, Douglas C-47B ET-AGX of RRC Air Services was written off when the port undercarriage collapsed on landing. *On 9 January 2020, an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737-700 registered ET-ALN operating flight ET363 was on approach to the airport, but flew through a swarm of desert locusts that obscured visibility from the cockpit. The crew depressurized the aircraft and manually cleaned the windscreens before attempting a second approach, but were faced with the same problem. After a second depressurization and manual cleaning, the flight diverted to Addis Ababa Addis Ababa (; am, አዲስ አበባ, , new fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Dawa University
Dire Dawa University is a public university located in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. It opened for the 2006–07 academic year with 754 students, as one of 13 new universities started by the Ministry of Higher Education, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. '' The Ethiopian Herald'', 12 March 2007, at AllAfrica.com. History Dire Dawa University was established in 2006 with enrollment of 754 students in three facilities: (Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Social Science and language and Faculty of Business and Economics) in 13 different undergrad ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Corby
In the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game, "monsters" are generally the antagonists which players must fight and defeat to progress in the game. Since the game's first edition in 1974, a bestiary was included along other game manuals, first called ''Monsters & Treasure'' and now commonly called the ''Monster Manual''. Described as an "essential" part of ''Dungeons & Dragons'', the game's monsters have become notable in their own right, influencing fields such as video games and fiction, as well as popular culture. The term ''monster'' in ''Dungeons & Dragons'' can refer to a variety of creatures, including traditional monsters such as dragons, supernatural creatures such as ghosts, and mundane or fantastic animals—in short, "an enormous heterogeneous collection of natural and monstrous foes." While many monsters are adapted from pre-existing myths and legends, others have been invented specifically for the game, sometimes having characteristics specifically su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Tombs
The ''Dungeon Tiles'' series consists of seven sets of supplementary map grids for the 3.5 edition of the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' role-playing game. Contents Each supplement in the ''Dungeon Tiles'' series contains six fully illustrated map grids that can be used by the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' gamemaster to both add atmosphere to a game of ''D&D'', and save time otherwise spent on drawing maps for the players. The seven supplements in this series are: * DT1 ''Dungeon Tiles'' (2006): rooms and passages of various sizes, plus doors, walls and other terrain features that can be used for ''D&D'' encounters. * DT2 ''Arcane Corridors'' (2006): arcane chambers, corridors, and passages of various sizes, plus doors, magic circles and other terrain elements. * DT3 ''Hidden Crypts'' (2007): rooms, corridors, and passages of various sizes, plus doors, walls and other terrain elements. * DT4 ''Ruins of the Wild'' (2007): wilderness locales, ruins, rivers and other terrain elements. * DT5 ''Lo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Wraith
The Dire Wraiths are a fictional extraterrestrial species appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and IDW Publishing. The Dire Wraiths are the main opponents of Rom the Spaceknight. Publication history The Dire Wraiths first appeared in '' Rom'' #1 (1979) and were created by Bill Mantlo and Al Milgrom. Parker Brothers created the term Dire Wraiths to promote the original ROM toy, but Marvel developed all of the backstory and art behind them. Hasbro has since taken over ownership and trademarked the name. IDW Publishing developed a new appearance and backstory distinct from what had been previously created by Marvel, who still owns those aspects. Fictional species biography Marvel Universe The Dire Wraiths are an evolutionary offshoot of the Skrulls from the Andromeda Galaxy. Like the Skrulls, the Wraiths are shapeshifters, able to take the forms of other creatures. The Wraiths were originally depicted as amorphous, cloudy, vaguely humanoid-shaped beings, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire (band)
Dire is an American heavy metal band from Quitman, Georgia. History The band began in 2010 with Joran Messer (vocals, lead guitars) and Brandon Wade (bass) and Kyle Robinson (rhythm guitars). The band recorded their self-titled debut EP in 2013, independently. After releasing the EP, the band began writing on their debut album, ''Volume 1''. In 2015, the band went to Nashville, Tennessee to begin recording their album with Jeremiah Scott ( Demon Hunter, Living Sacrifice). The next year, the once again went to finish the album with Lee Dyess (In Due Time) at EarthSound Studios. The album was finally released in late 2016, but before its release, rhythm guitarist Kyle Robinson departed from the band. After the release, the band signed to Sancrosanct Records and released their debut lyric video for "Watch it Burn". In 2017, they announced their sophomore EP, ''Depths''. They released their debut single, "Put It To Death", in November 2017, which featured Ryan Kirby of Fit for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dire Straits
Dire Straits were a British rock band formed in London in 1977 by Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Pick Withers (drums and percussion). They were active from 1977 to 1988 and again from 1990 to 1995. Their first single, "Sultans of Swing", from their 1978 self-titled debut album, reached the top ten in the UK and US charts. It was followed by hit singles including "Romeo and Juliet" (1981), "Private Investigations" (1982), "Twisting by the Pool" (1983), " Money for Nothing" (1985), and "Walk of Life" (1985). Their most commercially successful album, '' Brothers in Arms'' (1985), has sold more than 30 million copies; it was the first album to sell a million copies on compact disc and is the eighth-bestselling album in UK history. According to the '' Guinness Book of British Hit Albums'', Dire Straits have spent over 1,100 weeks on the UK albums chart, the fifth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
