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Mikan (other)
A mikan is a citrus fruit, also variously called ''Citrus unshiu'', unshu mikan, Wenzhou migan, or a satsuma. Mikan may also refer to: People * Joseph Gottfried Mikan (also J.G. Mikan; 1743–1814), Austrian-Czech botanist * Johann Christian Mikan (also J.C. Mikan; 1769–1844), Austrian-Czech botanist, zoologist, and entomologist, son of Joseph Gottfried Mikan * George Mikan (1924–2005), American professional basketball player ** Mikan Drill, basketball drill commonly credited to George Mikan and Ray Meyer * Ed Mikan (1925–1999), American basketball player, younger brother of George Mikan * Larry Mikan (born 1948), American basketball player, son of George Mikan * George L. Mikan III (born 1971), American businessman, son of Larry Mikan Fictional characters * Mikan Sakura, fictional character in the manga and anime series ''Alice Academy'' * Mikan Yuuki, fictional character from the Japanese anime and manga series ''To Love-Ru'' * Mikan Tsumiki, fictional characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikan
''Citrus unshiu'' is a semi-seedless and easy-peeling citrus species, also known as miyagawa mandarin, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin, satsuma mandarin, satsuma orange, naartjie, and tangerine. ''Citrus unshiu'' was named after Unshu (Wenzhou), a famous production area of mandarin oranges in China, in the late Edo period of Japan. It is said to have originated in either Japan or China, and because of its name, it is often described as originating in China;The Satsuma Mandarin University of Florida "probable origin in Kyushu islands, Japan or imported from China to Japan." however, due to multiple genetic studies conducted in the 2010s, the theory that the maternal species ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joseph Gottfried Mikan
Joseph Gottfried Mikan (3 September 1743 – 7 August 1814) was an Austrian-Czech botanist born in Böhmisch-Leipa (Česká Lípa). He was the father of zoologist Johann Christian Mikan (1769-1844). He was a student in Dresden, Prague and Vienna, and served as a spa physician in Teplice. In 1773 he became an associate professor, and two years later was appointed a full professor of botany and chemistry at the University of Prague. In 1798 he became rector of the university. He was the author of ''Catalogus plantarum omnium'' (1776), which he dedicated to the botanical garden in Prague. The plant genus ''Mikania ''Mikania'' is a genus of about 450 species of plants in the tribe Eupatorieae within the family Asteraceae. The name honors the Czech botanist Johann Christian Mikan, 1743–1814. Members of the genus are stem twiners and lianas and are common ...'' from the family Asteraceae is named after him. References Botany.CZ Homo Botanicus(translated biography ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johann Christian Mikan
Johann Christian Mikan (born 5 December 1769 in Teplitz, died 28 December 1844 in Prague) was an Austrian-Czech botanist, zoologist and entomologist. He was the son of Joseph Gottfried Mikan. Career Mikan was a professor of natural history at the University of Prague. He was one of three leading naturalists on the Austrian Brazil Expedition. He wrote ''Monographia Bombyliorum Bohemiæ, iconibus illustrata'' in 1796, ''Entomologische Beobachtungen, Berichtigungen und Entdeckungen'' in 1797, and ''Delectus Florae et Faunae Brasiliensis, etc.'' in 1820. Mikan described many new species, including the black lion tamarin. Mikan is commemorated in the scientific name of a species of South American snake, '' Dipsas mikanii''.Beolens, Bo; Watkins, Michael; Grayson, Michael (2011). ''The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles''. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. xiii + 296 pp. . ("Mikan", p. 178). The genus ''Mikania'' Willd. (Asteraceae) was named for his father Joseph Gottfried Mika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Mikan
George Lawrence Mikan Jr. (; June 18, 1924 – June 1, 2005), nicknamed "Mr. Basketball", was an American professional basketball player for the Chicago American Gears of the National Basketball League (NBL) and the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBL, the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Invariably playing with thick, round spectacles, the , Mikan was one of the pioneers of professional basketball. Through his size and play he redefined it as a game dominated in his day by " big men". His prolific rebounding, shot blocking, and talent to shoot over smaller defenders with his ambidextrous hook shot — the result of the Mikan Drill — created with Ray Meyer, his coach at DePaul University (where Mikan was a three-time All-American), all helped change the game. He also utilized the underhanded free-throw shooting technique long before Rick Barry made it his signature shot. Mikan had an extremely successful playing career, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikan Drill
The Mikan Drill is a basketball drill commonly credited to George Mikan and his college coach at DePaul University Ray Meyer. It is designed to help basketball centers and forwards develop rhythm, timing for rebounding, and scoring in the paint. It is also used for outside players to better their layup skills and increase stamina, for longer games. The drill is practiced as follows: From under the basket, make a layup with the right hand, catch the ball under the net with the left hand and make a layup with the left hand. Catch the ball out of the net with the right hand and lay it in with the right hand. Continue, alternating hands. Eventually the player should learn how to quickly grab the ball and take a shot while taking the permitted two steps. Virtually every great forward and center since Mikan has practiced this drill. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar describes teaching it to children he coached in his book ''A Season on the Reservation''. Shaquille O'Neal, who admired Mikan so much t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed Mikan
Edward Anton Mikan (October 20, 1925 – October 22, 1999) was an American professional basketball player. He was the younger brother of George Mikan. After starring at Joliet Catholic High School in Illinois, the 6'8" Mikan joined the DePaul Blue Demons men's basketball team. With his brother, he helped DePaul win the 1945 National Invitational Tournament Championship over Bowling Green State University. Coach Ray Meyer said that he "was probably the second-best center we ever had at DePaul, only behind his brother George".Ernest Tucker. "Edward Mikan, basketball player". ''Chicago Sun-Times''. October 26, 1999. 69. From 1948 to 1954, Ed Mikan played in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Chicago Stags, Rochester Royals, Washington Capitols, Philadelphia Warriors, Indianapolis Olympians, and Boston Celtics. He averaged 6.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in his NBA career. His best year statistically was his rookie season, when he averaged 9.9 points. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Mikan
George Lawrence Mikan III (born April 8, 1948) is an American former professional basketball player. The son of Hall of Famer George Mikan and nephew of Ed Mikan, Larry Mikan prepped at Benilde High School (now Benilde-St. Margaret's) where he played center.Faces In The Crowd ''Sports Illustrated'', March 1, 1965, Accessed October 2, 2011. In college, he competed for the in the late 1960s and early 1970s. After graduating, he played one season with the of the |
George L
George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States * George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States * George V, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1910-1936 * George VI, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1936-1952 * Prince George of Wales * George Papagheorghe also known as Jorge / GEØRGE * George, stage name of Giorgio Moroder * George Harrison, an English musician and singer-songwriter Places South Africa * George, Western Cape ** George Airport United States * George, Iowa * George, Missouri * George, Washington * George County, Mississippi * George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California Characters * George (Peppa Pig), a 2-year-old pig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikan Sakura
The following is a list of characters from the anime and manga series ''Gakuen Alice''. Students of Elementary School Division * is the 10-year-old female protagonist of the story. She is characterised by being optimistic, childlike, cheerful, and energetic. She possesses the Nullification Alice, Inserting Alice, and Stealing Alice. She previously lived in the countryside with her grandfather and best friend Hotaru, until Hotaru moved away when going to study at Alice Academy, prompting Mikan to follow her friend. She used to be in the Special Ability Class but was transferred to the Dangerous Ability Class. She initially hates Natsume but the two later grow close and fall in love. She learns the atrocities of the Elementary School Principal and resolves to defeat him. After peace in the academy is restored, Mikan’s memories are erased and she is expelled, but she later regains them, returns to the academy, and marries Natsume. * is Mikan's 10-year-old best friend and posses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikan Yuuki
is a fictional character in the manga series ''To Love Ru'', created by Saki Hasemi and Kentaro Yabuki. In the series, Mikan is the independent and reliable younger sister of protagonist Rito Yuuki. She also appears in the sequel, ''To Love Ru Darkness''. Conception and creation Mikan Yuuki was one of the earliest characters writer Saki Hasemi and illustrator Kentaro Yabuki conceived for ''To Love Ru'', done so upon realizing they did not have a "little sister" character. While thinking her up and creating her was rather easy, crafting her personality caused them a lot of "suffering". Hasemi said most of the confusion came over how she would refer to Rito; although " Oniichan" kept popping into the author's head, they ultimately decided on her addressing her older brother by his first name. Hasemi and Yabuki were always mindful to make Mikan cute, and give her an "impish but irresistible charm". Hasemi said that while she is quite steadfast, Mikan is still an elementary school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Danganronpa Characters
The following is a list of characters from the Spike Chunsoft video game series ''Danganronpa''. The series follows the students of Hope's Peak Academy who are forced into a life of mutual killing by a sadistic teddy bear named Monokuma. The series consists of three games, '' Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc'', '' Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair'' and '' Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls'', along with a standalone sequel game, '' Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony'', various spin-off novels and manga including '' Danganronpa Zero'' and '' Killer Killer'', and two anime television series, one an adaptation of the first game and the other a sequel and finale, '' Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School''. Where available, this article uses spellings and terminology featured in the English video games. Monokuma :Voiced by (English): Brian Beacock (game); Greg Ayres (anime)Voiced by (Japanese): Nobuyo Ōyama (2010–2015); Tarako (2016 – present) is the anta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
