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Himes (other)
Himes is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Andrew Himes (born 1950), American author and social activist * Charles Francis Himes (1838-1918), American science professor at Dickinson College * Chester Himes (1909–1984), African-American writer * Dick Himes (born 1946), American football offensive lineman * Donald Himes, Canadian actor in the children's television series ''Butternut Square'' and ''Mr. Dressup'' * George H. Himes (1844–1940), American pioneer and historian in Oregon * Gregory A. Himes (1966), American College Basketball Coach * Harriette Himes (1930–1997), birth name of American Ann Bishop (journalist) * Jack Himes (1878–1949), American baseball player * Jim Himes (born 1966), American politician * Joseph H. Himes (1885–1960), American politician * Joshua Vaughan Himes (1805–1895), American Christian leader and publisher * Kenneth R. Himes (born 1950), American Roman Catholic theologian * Lance Himes, American administrator, a defenda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Himes
Andrew Himes (born 1950) was the founding executive director of the Charter for Compassion, launched in 2008 by TED.com and Karen Armstrong, with the mission of supporting the emergence of a "global compassion movement". He is the author of ''The Sword of the Lord: The Roots of Fundamentalism in an American Family''. Himes' grandfather was John R. Rice, dean of American fundamentalists for decades until his death in 1980, and mentor to many younger Baptist preachers including Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell, as well as founding editor of ''The Sword of the Lord'' newspaper. Himes' great-grandfather, Will Rice, was a preacher, a farmer, and a Texas State senator. In 1989, Himes was founding editor of ''MacTech'', a journal of Macintosh software development. In 1992, he was founding editor of the Microsoft Developer Network, and then led the first web development project in the history of the company, a project dubbed the ''MSDN OffRamp'', aimed at making articles, resource ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joshua Vaughan Himes
Joshua Vaughan Himes (1805–1895) was a Christian leader, publisher, and promoter of intellectual innovators and social reformists. He became involved with the followers of William Miller and later became a prominent leader in the Advent Christian Church. Early life Himes was born in Wickford, Rhode Island, to Stuckeley Himes and Elizabeth Vaughn Himes. His parents intended for him to become an Episcopal priest, but when Himes was twelve, his father fell into financial ruin when a ship captain disappeared with a valuable cargo, leaving Stuckeley in immense debt. Himes, unable to afford his education in seminary, was then apprenticed to a cabinetmaker in New Bedford, Massachusetts. In October 1824, Elizabeth filed for divorce from Himes' father (a court order stated that Stuckeley was now a "yeoman...residing in parts unknown"). Entry into Ministry, Support of Progressive Social Reform/Intellectuals At 18, Himes joined the Christian Connexion church in New Bedford where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Himes (other) project, now superseded by WIRES (WInged REusable Sounding rocket)
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Himes may refer to: * Himes, a surname (including a list of people with that surname) * Himes Creek Trail, in Lincoln County, Montana, United States * Himes Pass, a mountain pass in Sanders County, Montana, United States * Judge Himes, an American Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 1903 Kentucky Derby * HIghly Maneuverable Experimental Space vehicle (HIMES), a Japanese former spaceplane A spaceplane is a vehicle that can fly and glide like an aircraft in Earth's atmosphere and maneuver like a spacecraft in outer space. To do so, spaceplanes must incorporate features of both aircraft and spacecraft. Orbital spaceplanes ten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Brass Band
In Britain, a brass band (known regionally as a silver band or colliery band) is a musical ensemble comprising a standardized range of brass and percussion instruments. The modern form of the brass band in the United Kingdom dates back to the 19th century, with a vibrant tradition of competition based around communities and local industry, with colliery bands being particularly notable. The Stalybridge Old Band (still in existence) was formed in 1809 and was perhaps the first civilian brass band in the world. Bands using the British instrumentation are the most common form of brass band in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand, and are also widespread in continental Europe, Japan and North America. The tradition for brass bands in the UK is continuing, and local communities and schools have brass bands. British band contests are highly competitive, with bands organized into five sections much like a football league. Competitions are held throughout the year at local, re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Himes
William is a masculine given name of Norman French origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Liam, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyruss Himes
Tyruss Gerald Himes (November 22, 1968 – December 5, 2016), better known by his stage names Big Syke and Mussolini, was an American rapper best known for his work with the American hip-hop groups Thug Life and Outlawz. His stage name "Big Syke" is a revision of his childhood nickname "Little Psycho". He died at his home in Hawthorne, California on December 5, 2016. Career In 1990, Big Syke and fellow rappers Domino and Mental Illness started a hip-hop group named Evil Mind Gangstas. In 1992 he met rapper Tupac "2Pac" Shakur and joined 2Pac's rap group Thug Life. In 1995 he joined 2Pac's second rap group The Outlaw Immortalz as Mussolini and recorded songs for 2Pac's 1996 album ''All Eyez on Me'', including "Picture Me Rollin'", "When We Ride", "All Eyez on Me", and "Check Out Time". Death Big Syke died at his home in Hawthorne, California on December 5, 2016, at the age of 48 from natural causes. Discography Studio albums *''Be Yo' Self'' (October 15, 1996, Parole / Ride ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman E
Norman or Normans may refer to: Ethnic and cultural identity * The Normans, a people partly descended from Norse Vikings who settled in the territory of Normandy in France in the 10th and 11th centuries ** People or things connected with the Norman conquest of southern Italy in the 11th and 12th centuries ** Norman dynasty, a series of monarchs in England and Normandy ** Norman architecture, romanesque architecture in England and elsewhere ** Norman language, spoken in Normandy ** People or things connected with the French region of Normandy Arts and entertainment * ''Norman'' (film), a 2010 drama film * '' Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer'', a 2016 film * ''Norman'' (TV series), a 1970 British sitcom starring Norman Wisdom * ''The Normans'' (TV series), a documentary * "Norman" (song), a 1962 song written by John D. Loudermilk and recorded by Sue Thompson * "Norman (He's a Rebel)", a song by Mo-dettes from ''The Story So Far'', 1980 Businesses * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Norman Himes
Norman Lawrence Himes (April 13, 1900 — September 14, 1958) was a Canadian ice hockey player and professional golfer. Himes played 402 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Americans between 1926 and 1935. After retiring from hockey Himes became a professional golfer, for the most part at Westmount Golf Club in Kitchener, Ontario ) , image_flag = Flag of Kitchener, Ontario.svg , image_seal = Seal of Kitchener, Canada.svg , image_shield=Coat of arms of Kitchener, Canada.svg , image_blank_emblem = Logo of Kitchener, Ontario.svg , blank_emblem_type = .... His biggest tournament win as a professional was the Ontario PGA Match Play for the Millar Trophy in 1951. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Awards * 1930–1931 - NHL Most Game Winning Goals (7) * 1933–1934 - NHL All-Star Game Professional golf wins * 1951 Millar Trophy (Ontario PGA Match Play) References External links * 1900 births 1958 deaths Canadian ice h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Himes
Father Michael Himes (May 12, 1947 – June 10, 2022) was a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn, New York. Himes was a theologian at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He served as professor and academic dean of the Seminary of Immaculate Conception on Long Island, New York, and as associate professor of theology at the University of Notre Dame. Education Himes received his bachelors at Cathedral College, located in Douglaston, New York, his masters at the Seminary of Immaculate Conception in Huntington, New York, and his doctorate in the history of Christianity at the University of Chicago. He was the recipient of four honorary degrees. He was ordained to the priesthood May 27, 1972. Last lecture Michael Himes gave a talk he called "Last Lecture" at BC on November 18, 2008, in the Yawkey Athletic Center at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, just outside the city of Boston. This Last Lecture speech lasting 52 minutes long, given by Him ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Himes
Lawrence Austin Himes (born October 7, 1940, in Riverside, California) is an American former general manager (GM) for two Major League Baseball (MLB) teams: the Chicago White Sox (1986–1990); and the Chicago Cubs (1991–1994). Himes is likely best known for trading for Sammy Sosa during each tenure as GM. Prior to becoming a general manager, he was the California Angels scouting director (1981–1986). During his nine-year playing career (1961–1969), Himes was a catcher in eight minor league baseball farm systems, batting .251 in 725 games played. Tenure with White Sox Himes was hired by White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to succeed Ken "Hawk" Harrelson in 1986. Harrelson, a longtime broadcaster for the White Sox, had a tenure of just under a season, and Himes was charged with rebuilding the franchise. Himes as a rookie general manager generated controversy among players. Himes established and enforced rules requiring socks be worn into the clubhouse, and banning the bring ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obergefell V
''Obergefell v. Hodges'', ( ), is a List of landmark court decisions in the United States, landmark LGBT rights in the United States, LGBT rights case in which the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Fundamental rights in the United States, fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution. The 5–4 ruling requires all U.S. state, fifty states, the District of Columbia, and the Insular Areas to perform and recognize the marriages of same-sex couples on the same terms and conditions as the marriages of opposite-sex couples, with all the accompanying rights and responsibilities. Prior to ''Obergefell'', same-sex marriage had already been established by statute, court ruling, or voter initiative in thirty-six states, the Same-sex marriage in the District of Columbia, District of Columbia, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenneth R
Kenneth is an English given name and surname. The name is an Anglicised form of two entirely different Gaelic personal names: ''Cainnech'' and '' Cináed''. The modern Gaelic form of ''Cainnech'' is ''Coinneach''; the name was derived from a byname meaning "handsome", "comely". A short form of ''Kenneth'' is '' Ken''. Etymology The second part of the name ''Cinaed'' is derived either from the Celtic ''*aidhu'', meaning "fire", or else Brittonic ''jʉ:ð'' meaning "lord". People :''(see also Ken (name) and Kenny)'' Places In the United States: * Kenneth, Indiana * Kenneth, Minnesota * Kenneth City, Florida In Scotland: * Inch Kenneth, an island off the west coast of the Isle of Mull Other * "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?", a song by R.E.M. * Hurricane Kenneth * Cyclone Kenneth Intense Tropical Cyclone Kenneth was the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in Mozambique since modern records began. The cyclone also caused significant damage in the Comoro Islands and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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