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Elder John Kline Gravestone
An elder is someone with a degree of seniority or authority. Elder or elders may refer to: Positions Administrative * Elder (administrative title), a position of authority Cultural * North American Indigenous elder, a person who has and transmits cultural and philosophical knowledge * Australian Aboriginal elder, one who has gained recognition as a custodian of knowledge and lore, often a leader in administrative matters Religious * "The elder", author of the Johannine epistles 2 John and 3 John in the New Testament * Elder (Christianity), a person valued for their wisdom and, in some churches and denominations, holding an administrative or oversight role ** Elder (Methodist), an ordained minister with responsibilities to preach and teach ** Elder (Anglican), a learned minister with responsibilities to teach and/or innovate ** Elder (Latter Day Saints), a priesthood office in the Melchizedek priesthood * Thero or Elder, an honorific term for senior Buddhist nuns and m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder (administrative Title)
The term Elder, or its equivalent in another language, is used in several countries and organizations to indicate a position of authority. This usage is usually derived from the notion that the oldest members of any given group are the wisest, and are thus the most qualified to rule, provide counsel or serve the said group in some other capacity. Elder systems Elder is a role played in the organised community that is most common in tribal subsistence cultures, ''Elderhood'' being the condition or quality of being an elder. It is essentially the state of being in the latter portion of one's life and being looked to for leadership of either a passive or active nature by your peers and\or subordinates due almost exclusively to this fact. Sometimes it involves a ceremonial investiture of some kind, and other times it does not. Sometimes it involves a definite chronological milestone which must be surpassed, while at other times the required age is simply relative to the ages of all of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Elder Township is a township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States, about northwest of Altoona. As of the 2010 census, the township had a population of 1,038. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Elder Township is located in northern Cambria County at 40.7 N by 78.7 W. It is bordered to the north by Clearfield County. Chest Creek, a north-flowing tributary of the West Branch Susquehanna River, forms the eastern boundary of the township. The borough of Hastings sits along the western border of the township but is separate from it. The borough of Patton touches the southeast corner of the township. Ebensburg, the Cambria County seat, is to the south. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , all of it land. Communities Unincorporated communities * Saint Boniface * Swedetown * Thomas Mill Demographics At the 2000 census there were 990 people, 375 households, and 289 families resid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tecoma Stans
''Tecoma stans'' is a species of flowering perennial shrub in the trumpet vine family, Bignoniaceae, that is native to the Americas. Common names include yellow trumpetbush, yellow bells, yellow elder, ginger-thomas. ''Tecoma stans'' is the official flower of the United States Virgin Islands and the floral emblem of The Bahamas. Description A semi-evergreen shrub that can grow to a small tree, it features sharply toothed, opposite green leaves that are pinnate unpaired, with 3 to 13 serrate, 8 to 10 cm long leaflets. The leaflets, glabrous on both sides, have an elliptical lanceolate blade 2–10 cm long and 1–4 cm wide, with a long acuminate apex and a wedge-shaped base. The margin is finely toothed It reaches heights of 6 to 9 meters. The large, showy, golden yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers are in clusters at the branch ends, are bell-shaped-funnel-shaped, five-lobed (with weakly two-lipped), often reddish-veined in the throat and 3.5 to 8.5 cm long. Flow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aegopodium Podagraria
''Aegopodium podagraria'', commonly called ground elder, is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae that grows in shady places. The name "ground elder" comes from the superficial similarity of its leaves and flowers to those of elder (''Sambucus''), which is not closely related. Other common names include herb gerard, bishop's weed, goutweed, gout wort, snow-in-the-mountain, English masterwort and wild masterwort. It is the type species of the genus '' Aegopodium''. It is native to Europe and Asia, but has been introduced around the world as an ornamental plant, where it occasionally poses an ecological threat as an invasive exotic plant. Description This herbaceous perennial grows to a height of from underground rhizomes. The stems are erect, hollow, and grooved. The upper leaves are ternate, broad and toothed. It flowers in spring and early summer. Numerous flowers are grouped together in an umbrella-shaped flowerhead known as a compound umbel. The main um ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Box Elder
''Acer negundo'', the box elder, boxelder maple, Manitoba maple or ash-leaved maple, is a species of maple native to North America. It is a fast-growing, short-lived tree with opposite, compound leaves. It is sometimes considered a weedy or invasive species, and has been introduced to and naturalized throughout much of the world, including in South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, much of Europe, and parts of Asia. Description ''Acer negundo'' is a fast-growing and fairly short-lived tree that grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of , rarely up to diameter. It often has several trunks and can form impenetrable thickets.van Gelderen, C.J. & van Gelderen, D.M. (1999). ''Maples for Gardens: A Color Encyclopedia''. The typical lifespan of box elder is 60 - 75 years. Under exceptionally favorable conditions, it may live to 100 years. The shoots are green, often with a whitish to pink or violet waxy coating when young. Branches are smooth, somewhat brittle, and ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of People Known As The Elder Or The Younger
"The Elder" and "the Younger" are epithets generally used to distinguish between two individuals, often close relatives. In some cases, one of the pair is not known as "the Elder" or "the Younger", e.g. Carl Linnaeus; in such cases, they are not listed in a separate column. People Ancient World Middle Ages Note: Several pairs straddle the line between the Middle Ages and the modern era. When both were born prior to 1500, they are included here. Modern era Biblical and mythical figures Fictional characters {, class="wikitable" , + Ordered alphabetically by last name , - ! The Elder !! Notes !! Relationship !! The Younger !! Notes , - , , , , , , , David Copperfield , , Son of David Copperfield Sr. in the Charles Dickens novel whose full title is '' The Personal History Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery which he never meant to be published on any account'' See also * List of people known as the Young The epithet the Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder (given Name)
Elder or Élder is a masculine given name which may refer to: * Élder (footballer) (born 1976), Brazilian former footballer Élder Alencar Machado de Campos * Elder José Figueroa (born 1980), Colombian-born Salvadorian footballer * Élder Granja (born 1982), Brazilian footballer * Elder Herrera (born 1968), Colombian retired road cyclist * Elder Olson (1909–1992), American poet, teacher and literary critic * Elder Vogel, Jr., American politician * Elder White Elder Lafayette White (December 23, 1933 – November 26, 2010) was an American professional baseball player who played 23 games (primarily as a shortstop) in the Major Leagues in for the Chicago Cubs. Born in Colerain, North Carolina, he at ... (1933-2010), Major League Baseball player in part of the 1962 season {{given name Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder (surname)
Elder is a Scottish surname with variant spellings. Its oldest public record was found in 1066 AD in Edinburgh. People with the name Elder or its variants include: Surname * Aldamar Elder (1854–1951), American politician and businessman * Alex Elder (born 1941), Northern Irish footballer * Alexander Lang Elder (1815–1885), Australian pioneer and founder of Elders Limited in 1840 * Alexander Elder, co-founder of British 19th century publisher Smith, Elder & Co. * Alfonso Elder (1898–1974), second president of North Carolina Central University * Alison Elder, English cricket player * Alistair Elder, New Zealand association football player * Ann Elder (born 1942), American screenwriter * Anne Elder (1918–1976), Australian poet. * Brad Elder (born 1975), American professional golfer * Brenda Elder, English actress * Brian Elder, Michigan politician * Bruce Elder (other) * Bryce Elder (born 1999), American baseball player * Callum Elder (born 1995), Australian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Visions
Vision, Visions, or The Vision may refer to: Perception Optical perception * Visual perception, the sense of sight * Visual system, the physical mechanism of eyesight * Computer vision, a field dealing with how computers can be made to gain understanding from digital images or videos * Machine vision, technology for imaging-based automatic inspection Perception of the future * Foresight (psychology), in business, the ability to envisage future market trends and plan accordingly * Goal, a desired result ** Vision statement, a declaration of objectives to guide decision-making Other perceptions * Vision (spirituality), a supernatural experience that conveys a revelation * Hallucination, a perception of something that does not exist Arts and media Events * Visions (convention), a science fiction event * Vision Festival, a New York City art festival Film and television * "The Vision", episode of '' Alcoa Presents: One Step Beyond'' * ''The Vision'' (film), 1998 British ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Elder
''The Elder'' is an independent film adaptation of the 1981 Kiss concept album, ''Music from "The Elder"''. The film's plot derives from that concept, devised by Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; he, חיים ויץ, ; born August 25, 1949) is an Israeli-American musician. Also known by his stage persona The Demon, he is the bassist and co-lead singer of Kiss, the hard rock band he co-founded with Paul .... The film is being produced by British author and musician Seb Hunter and partner Owen Oakeshott. The film has so far not been acknowledged or sanctioned by Kiss or their management. Premise In April 2014, a new, synthetic variant of the bird-flu virus (H5N1) was 'accidentally' released into South East England by American pharmaceutical giant Blackwell Corp, as a consequence of which, 99.9% of the local population perished. Ten years after this unprecedented catastrophe, in the continued absence of any centralised infrastructure, Blackwell (S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mole Man
The Mole Man (Harvey Rupert Elder) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Mole Man is a recurring foe of the Fantastic Four and was the first villain they ever faced. His schemes usually consist of trying to rule the surface of the Earth with the aid of his "Moloids", subterranean, mole-human hybrids that he rules over. The character has had numerous appearances in other media, usually on television and video games. Publication history Created by artist/co-writer Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, the character first appeared in ''The Fantastic Four'' #1 (Nov. 1961). The character's name was at the time spelled "Moleman" in one word. The spelling "Mole Man" came in ''The Fantastic Four'' No. 22 (Jan. 1964). Fictional character biography The Mole Man was originally Harvey Rupert Elder, an American nuclear engineer and explorer. Elder was socially shunned due to a combination of his abrasive personality and his homely dwarfish appeara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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