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Hector (other)
Hector was a Trojan prince, champion of Troy and one of the greatest fighters of the Trojan War from Greek mythology. Hector may also refer to: People * Hector (given name), origin of the given name and list of people with the name * Hector (surname), origin of the surname and list of people with the surname * Hector (DJ) (born 1980), Mexican DJ and producer * Hector (musician) (born 1947), Finnish musician * Hector Ó hEochagáin (born 1969), Irish television presenter, commonly known as simply "Hector" Places Antarctica * Mount Hector (Antarctica) Australia * Hector, Queensland, a town in the Mackay Region, Australia Canada * Hector Glacier, Alberta * Hector Lake, Alberta * Mount Hector (Alberta) New Zealand * Hector, New Zealand, a settlement * Hector River * Mount Hector (New Zealand) United States * Hector, Arkansas, a town * Hector, in San Bernardino County, California, where the rare clay mineral hectorite was found * Hector, Kentucky, Clay County, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector
In Greek mythology, Hector (; grc, Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, label=none, ) is a character in Homer's Iliad. He was a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. Hector led the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors. He was ultimately killed in single combat by Achilles, who later dragged his dead body around the city of Troy behind his chariot. Etymology In Greek, is a derivative of the verb ἔχειν ''ékhein'', archaic form * grc, ἕχειν, hékhein, label=none ('to have' or 'to hold'), from Proto-Indo-European *'' seɡ́ʰ-'' ('to hold'). , or as found in Aeolic poetry, is also an epithet of Zeus in his capacity as 'he who holds verything together. Hector's name could thus be taken to mean 'holding fast'. Description Hector was described by the chronicler Malalas in his account of the ''Chronography'' as "dark-skinned, tall, very stoutly built, strong, good nose, wooly-haired, good beard, sq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector, Minnesota
Hector is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,151 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. History Hector was founded in 1878 when the Hastings and Dakota Railway Company constructed the railroad on the north side of the original town site. The ten-block town site survey was completed on September 14, 1878, on land owned by the Hastings and Dakota. The village was named after the township of Hector, which had been organized in June 1874. It was originally named Milford, but the name was changed when it was learned there was already another Milford in Minnesota. There was heated debate between those who favored the name Plainfield (after the stage stop and post office) and those who favored the name Hector, a township in New York on the east shore of Seneca Lake where many of the early settlers came from. Hector, New York, was named after the bravest of the ancient ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HECToR
In Greek mythology, Hector (; grc, Ἕκτωρ, Hektōr, label=none, ) is a character in Homer's Iliad. He was a Trojan prince and the greatest warrior for Troy during the Trojan War. Hector led the Trojans and their allies in the defense of Troy, killing countless Greek warriors. He was ultimately killed in single combat by Achilles, who later dragged his dead body around the city of Troy behind his chariot. Etymology In Greek, is a derivative of the verb ἔχειν ''ékhein'', archaic form * grc, ἕχειν, hékhein, label=none ('to have' or 'to hold'), from Proto-Indo-European *'' seɡ́ʰ-'' ('to hold'). , or as found in Aeolic poetry, is also an epithet of Zeus in his capacity as 'he who holds verything together. Hector's name could thus be taken to mean 'holding fast'. Description Hector was described by the chronicler Malalas in his account of the ''Chronography'' as "dark-skinned, tall, very stoutly built, strong, good nose, wooly-haired, good beard, sq ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector (API)
Hector is a high-level client API for Apache Cassandra. Named after Hector, a warrior of Troy in Greek mythology, it is a substitute for the Cassandra Java Client, or Thrift, that is encapsulated by Hector. It also has Maven repository access. History As Cassandra is shipped with the low-level Thrift (protocol), there was a potential to develop a better protocol for application developers. Hector was developed by Ran Tavory as a high-level interface that overlays the shortcomings of Thrift. It is licensed with the MIT License that allows to use, modify, split and change the design. Features The high-level features of Hector are * A high-level object oriented interface to Cassandra: It is mainly inspired by the Cassandra-java-client. The API is defined in the Keyspace interface. * Connection pooling. As in high-scale applications, the usual pattern for DAOs is a large number of reads/writes. It is too expensive for clients to open new connections with each request. So, a client ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
624 Hektor
624 Hektor is the largest Jupiter trojan and the namesake of the Hektor family, with a highly elongated shape equivalent in volume to a sphere of approximately 225 to 250 kilometers diameter. It was discovered on 10 February 1907, by astronomer August Kopff at Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany, and named after the Trojan prince Hector, from Greek mythology. It has one small 12-kilometer sized satellite, Skamandrios, discovered in 2006. Description ''Hektor'' is a D-type asteroid, dark and reddish in colour. It lies in Jupiter's leading Lagrangian point, , called the Greek camp after one of the two sides in the legendary Trojan War. Hektor is named after the Trojan hero Hektor and is thus one of two trojan asteroids that is "misplaced" in the wrong camp (the other one being 617 Patroclus in the Trojan camp). Contact-binary hypothesis Hektor is one of the most elongated bodies of its size in the Solar System, being approximately 403 km in its longest dim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector's House
''Hector's House'' (French ''La Maison de Toutou'') is a French children's television series using glove puppets. It was first broadcast in France on 1ère chaine on 27 October 1966 and ran over seven series and 78 episodes. It was re-voiced in English and broadcast on BBC1 on 9 September 1968 and repeated throughout the 1970s. Each episode lasted 5 minutes and it was regularly given the pre-six o'clock time slot that brought children's programmes to a close. It was written and performed by Georges Croses with puppeteers Agnès Vannier and Georges Tournaire, using 60 cm (2') tall puppets on a garden set. The English version followed the French script faithfully with minor deviations. Characters and setting Affable, but sometimes pompous, Hector the dog lives in a house with a beautiful garden. He is a proud gardener and handyman, never far from his tool shed. The motherly, but mischievous, Zsazsa the cat lives with him. Kiki the frog is a neighbour and constant visitor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badge Of Carnage
A badge is a device or accessory, often containing the insignia of an organization, which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service, a special accomplishment, a symbol of authority granted by taking an oath (e.g., police and fire), a sign of legitimate employment or student status, or as a simple means of identification. They are also used in advertising, publicity, and for branding purposes. Police badges date back to medieval times when knights wore a coat of arms representing their allegiances and loyalty. Badges can be made from metal, plastic, leather, textile, rubber, etc., and they are commonly attached to clothing, bags, footwear, vehicles, home electrical equipment, etc. Textile badges or patches can be either woven or embroidered, and can be attached by gluing, ironing-on, sewing or applique. Badges have become highly collectable: in the UK, for example, the Badge Collectors' Circle has been in existence since 1980. In the military, badges ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Longmire (TV Series)
''Longmire'' is an American modern Western crime drama television series that premiered on June 3, 2012 on the A&E network, developed by John Coveny and Hunt Baldwin. The series is based on the ''Walt Longmire Mysteries'' series of novels by Craig Johnson. It centers on Walt Longmire, a sheriff in fictional Absaroka County, Wyoming. He is assisted by staff, friends, and his daughter in investigating major crimes within his jurisdiction. ''Longmire'' became the "highest-rated original drama series" on A&E; however, the network announced in August 2014 that it would not renew the series after the third season. Warner Horizon Television offered it to other networks and Netflix picked it up, starting with season four. Netflix released the sixth and final season on November 17, 2017. All episodes are available for streaming via Netflix in the United States. Plot Walt Longmire ( Robert Taylor) is the sheriff of fictional Absaroka County. Sheriff Longmire's longtime friend Henry Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HammerFall
HammerFall is a Swedish power metal band from Gothenburg. The band was formed in 1993 by ex-Ceremonial Oath guitarist Oscar Dronjak. History Early days (1993–1996) HammerFall was formed when rhythm guitarist Oscar Dronjak quit Ceremonial Oath and invited Jesper Strömblad (from Ceremonial Oath and In Flames) to join him as a drummer in a new musical project he had been contemplating for some time. Dronjak had already composed the song "Steel Meets Steel," which was later included on HammerFall's debut album. Dronjak and Strömblad were later joined by lead guitarist Niklas Sundin, bassist Johan Larsson, and vocalist Mikael Stanne. When Niklas Sundin and Johan Larsson left HammerFall the following year, Glenn Ljungström (then guitarist of In Flames) and Fredrik Larsson (bassist of the former Swedish death metal band Dispatched), replaced them. All five members played in other bands at the time. Dronjak and Larsson played in ''Crystal Age''; Strömblad and Ljungström pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector (2015 Film)
''Hector'' is a 2015 British drama film written and directed by Jake Gavin. Starring Peter Mullan, it follows the annual Christmas journey of a homeless man from Scotland to London. His background is revealed as the plot unfolds. Plot Hector McAdam is a warm-hearted, limping, homeless man. His past experiences, which come to light during the film and explain his current situation, are of both the kindness and lack of kindness of others. In the present day, Hector and homeless friends Dougie and Hazel are given jackets by a stranger. Hector hitchhikes to Glasgow for a hospital appointment. After being given an appointment in a few weeks for a non-urgent operation, returning from the direction of the oncology department, he is recognised by an acquaintance, who hasn't seen him in years. The man says his brother Peter tried to find him after he disappeared. Hector doesn't want to talk. He is attacked later by youths who want his bag. They are seen off by a shopkeeper who tends ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector (1987 Film)
''Hector'' is a Belgian comedy-drama film, directed by Stijn Coninx starring Urbanus and Sylvia Millecam. The movie was released in 1987 and was the most successful Flemish movie regarding the number of visitors in Belgian movie theatres until 1990. It was beaten by '' Koko Flanel'', another movie with Stijn Coninx as director and Urbanus as main actor. Story Hector was brought into an orphanage as a child to cure his chicken pox. He was never picked up by his parents. 35 years later Hector is still there, surrounded by children who are still his playmates. The orphanage is run by nuns who never introduced Hector to real life and maturity. His life changes when he is remembered by an aunt named Ella. She and her husband Achiel run a baker's shop and are searching for a cheap worker. Ella is too busy with the rehearsals of a romantic theatre play where she has the main female role. A prominent Hollywood director will attend the play and Ella dreams to become a famous actress. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hector Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania
Hector Township is a township in Potter County, Pennsylvania, Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 343 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and 0.02% is water. Hector Township is bordered by Harrison Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania, Harrison Township to the north, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, Tioga County to the east, Pike Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania, Pike Township to the south and Ulysses Township, Potter County, Pennsylvania, Ulysses Township, Pennsylvania and Ulysses, Pennsylvania, Ulysses borough to the west. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 453 people, 168 households, and 129 families residing in the township. The population density was 10.9 people per square mile (4.2/km). There were 361 housing units at an average density of 8.7/sq mi (3.4/km). The racial makeup of the township was 99.78% White (U.S. Census), White ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
