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Polen (other)
Polen may refer to: Places * Poland in many European languages ** Names of Poland * Polen, Iowa, an unincorporated community in Iowa, USA * Poleň, Czech Republic * Pollein (Valdôtain: ), Aosta Valley, Italy * Hotel Polen, Amsterdam, the Netherlands People * Bram van Polen (born 1985), Dutch footballer * Bruce Polen (born 1951), American football coach * Dennis Polen, Polen Special designer * Doug Polen (born 1960), American motorcycle road racer * Nat Polen (1914—1981), American actor * Rietrik Polén (1823–1884), Finnish journalist and lecture * Polen Uslupehlivan (born 1990), Turkish female volleyball player Other uses * ''Polen'' (album), a 2001 album by Lynda Thomas * Polen Records, an independent music label based in Bogota, Colombia * Polen Special, a homebuilt racing aircraft See also * * Pollen (other) * Polonia (other) * Polonaise (other) A polonaise ()) is a stately dance of Polish origin or a piece of music for this danc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative provinces called voivodeships, covering an area of . Poland has a population of over 38 million and is the fifth-most populous member state of the European Union. Warsaw is the nation's capital and largest metropolis. Other major cities include Kraków, Wrocław, Łódź, Poznań, Gdańsk, and Szczecin. Poland has a temperate transitional climate and its territory traverses the Central European Plain, extending from Baltic Sea in the north to Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains in the south. The longest Polish river is the Vistula, and Poland's highest point is Mount Rysy, situated in the Tatra mountain range of the Carpathians. The country is bordered by Lithuania and Russia to the northeast, Belarus and Ukraine to the east, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the south, and Germany to the west. It also shares maritime boundaries with Denmark and Sweden. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nat Polen
Nat Polen (June 14, 1914 — May 3, 1981) was an American actor. He is known for his long-running character roles playing physicians on ABC and CBS soap operas. Polen played Dr. Doug Cassen on ''As the World Turns'' for over 9 years, from April 1957 until October 1966. He then played Ephraim Webster on ''The Edge of Night'' and Dr. John Crager on the ABC afternoon version of '' The Nurses''. He later became second acor to portray Dr. Jim Craig on '' One Life to Live'' from 1969 until shortly before his death from pancreatic cancer in 1981. He was also a film actor, playing Lt. Reilly in the 1972 film ''Across 110th Street ''Across 110th Street'' is a 1972 American action-crime film directed by Barry Shear and starring Yaphet Kotto, Anthony Quinn, Anthony Franciosa and Paul Benjamin. The film is set in Harlem, New York and takes its name from 110th Street, the ...''. Other credits include appearing in 37 episodes of CBS Radio Mystery Theatre. Filmography References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polonaise (other)
A polonaise ()) is a stately dance of Polish origin or a piece of music for this dance. Polonaise may also refer to: * Polonaises (Chopin), compositions by Frédéric Chopin ** Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 (french: Polonaise héroïque, link=no, ''Heroic Polonaise''; pl, Polonez Heroiczny, link=no) * Polonaise (clothing), a woman's garment popular in late-18th-century Europe * ''Polonaise'' (film) (or ''Leedvermaak''), a 1989 Dutch drama film directed by Frans Weisz * Polonaise (sauce), a garnish made of melted butter, breadcrumbs and herbs * Polonaise (vodka), a Polish brand of vodka * Polonaise nightclub in Manhattan, Caesar (cocktail) origin * Lit à la polonaise, a type of richly decorated canopy bed Polonez * Polonez (multiple rocket launcher), Belarusian 300 mm rocket artillery system * Polonez Cove, a headland in the South Shetland Islands, Antarctica * Polonez Cup, a Baltic Sea yachting regatta * FSO Polonez, a Polish automobile brand See also * * * Polonez ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polonia (other)
Polonia may refer to: * Poland, in Latin Places * Polonia Maior or Greater Poland, a historical region of Poland *Polonia Minor or Lesser Poland, a historical region of Poland * Polonia, Manitoba, Canada * Polonia, Texas, United States * Polonia, Wisconsin, United States * Polonia Triangle, Chicago, United States * Polonia Township, Roseau County, Minnesota, United States * Polonia International Airport, Indonesia * Medan Polonia, Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia * Camp Polonia, Ahvaz, Iran * 1112 Polonia, an asteroid * Hotel Polonia Palace, historic four-star hotel in Warsaw on Jerusalem Avenue * Hotel Polonia Palast, hotel in Łódź, Poland * Ołdaki-Polonia, village in Ostrów Mazowiecka County, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland Arts and entertainment * ''Polònia'', a comedy television programme shown in Catalonia, Spain * Polonia (personification), the symbolic representation of Poland, including a list of art works titled ''Polonia'' * ''Polonia'' (Elgar), a musical work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pollen (other)
Pollen is a powdery substance in plant reproduction. Pollen may also refer to: People * Arabella Rosalind Hungerford Pollen, an English couturier and author * Arthur Pollen, a writer on naval affairs * Daniel Pollen, the ninth Premier of New Zealand * Francis Pollen, English architect * Geir Pollen, a Norwegian poet, novelist and translator * John Hungerford Pollen (1820–1902), English writer on crafts and furniture * John Hungerford Pollen (1858–1925), English Jesuit, known as a historian of the Protestant Reformation * Ole Petter Pollen, a Norwegian sailor * Peregrine Pollen (1931–2020), an English auctioneer, father of Arabella Pollen. * Pollen Ndlanya, a retired South African football player Art and entertainment * Pollen (band), an American power pop band * ''Pollen'' (novel), a 1995 science fiction novel by Jeff Noon * ''Pollen'' (film), a 2011 documentary film by Disneynature * ''Pollen'' (album), a 2023 album by musical duo Tennis * ''Pollen'' (video game) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polen Records
Polen Records is an independent music label based in Bogota, Colombia. Created in 2006 by the producer Felipe Alvarez. Polen Record's first release was Bajotierra's ''Los Días Adelante'' (2006), followed by Bomba Estéreo's debut EP, ''Vol.1'', and Chocquibtown's debut LP, ''Somos Pacífico''. Since then, Polen Records has produced or released some of the most important acts of Colombia and South America. In 2013, Polen was nominated at the Latin Grammy Awards with Bomba Estéreo's album ''Elegancia Tropical'' (2012) as Best Alternative Music Album. Artists and releases (past and present) * Bajotierra: ''Los Días Adelante'', 2006 * Bomba Estéreo * ''- Vol. 1'', 2006 * ''- Estalla'', 2008. Reissued the following year in the United States as ''Blow Up'' (Nacional Records, 2009) * ''- Elegancia Tropical'', 2012 * ''- Qué bonito'' (single), 2014 * Ella Fuksbrauner: ''Ink'', 2010 * Sidestepper: ''15:The Best of 1996-2011'', 2011 * Mucho Indio: ''Mucho Indio'', 2011 * Mitú * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polen (album)
Lynda Aguirre Thomas (born 21 December 1981), known professionally as Lynda, is a Mexican musician, singer, songwriter and activist. She achieved recognition in her native Mexico during the 1990s and early 2000s. She was signed to EMI Capitol Records and released four studio albums. Her last album, ''Polen'', was released in 2001 and she retired shortly afterwards. Early life and musical debut Thomas was born in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, on 21 December 1981. In 1989, she took part in the TV singing contest ''Fantasía Musical'' featured in Siempre en Domingo. Soon after, she moved to Mexico City and was supported by her sister Alissa (Rosangel), "Max" Di Carlo, Tino Geizer and her husband Carlos Lara, by then, he was her brother-in-law. The song "Cantemos Juntos", was released in 1989 under Melody records and later included on the LP compilation ''Los Triunfadores de Fantasía Musical''. Career 1995–1998 In 1994, Thomas signed with EMI-Capitol. In 1995, at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polen Uslupehlivan
Polen Uslupehlivan (born 27 August 1990) is a Turkish volleyball player of Fenerbahçe Istanbul and member of the Turkish national team. Career She played for Nilüfer Belediyespor. Uslupehlivan won the gold medal at the 2013 Club World Championship playing with Vakıfbank Istanbul. Now, she plays for Fenerbahçe. She was part of the Turkish team that competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Awards National team * 2011 European League - * 2011 European Championship - * 2012 FIVB World Grand Prix - * 2014 Women's European Volleyball League - * 2015 Montreux Volley Masters - *2015 European Games - Clubs * 2012-13 Turkish Cup - Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü * 2012–13 CEV Champions League - Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü * 2012-13 Turkish Women's Volleyball League - Champion, with Vakıfbank Spor Kulübü * 2013 Club World Championship - Champion, with Vakıfbank Istanbul * 2013-14 Turkish Women's Volleyball League - Champion, with Vakıfbank Spo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rietrik Polén
Rietrik Polén (23 April 1823 – 24 December 1884, Finnish: Rietrikki Polén) was a Finnish journalist and lecturer. He was particularly noteworthy for his outspoken support of the Finnish nationalist movement in the mid-1800s. Biography Rietrik was born to Fredrik Polénin and Severina Blidberg in 1823, graduated high school in 1845, then studied Ancient Languages, History, and Geography at the University of Helsinki where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in 1850. As a student, he became interested in Hegelian ideas of national identity, leading to his involvement in Finnish nationalism. He was an active participant in the Finnish Literature Society The Finnish Literature Society ( fi, Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura ry or fi, SKS) was founded in 1831 to promote literature written in Finnish. Among its first publications was the ''Kalevala The ''Kalevala'' ( fi, Kalevala, ) is a 19th ..., and did fieldwork in Eastern Finland gathering folktales and song ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Polen
Doug Polen (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional motorcycle road racer. Polen was a dominant national and world champion road racer in the late 1980s and early 1990s, culminating with his Superbike world championships in and . He raced successfully in AMA Superbike, Japanese Superbike Championship, Superbike World Championship and endurance racing. Polen was inducted to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2011. Motorcycle racing career Born in Detroit, Michigan, Polen's family moved to Denton, Texas where he began his motorcycle road racing career in 1977 as a privateer racer. Injuries sustained in a crash in mid-1982 made Polen decide to quit racing but, friends convinced him to begin racing again in late 1985. In 1986, he competed in the newly created Suzuki GSXR National Cup Series. He was so successful at winning races that in only two years, he earned $260,000 in contingency fees while competing in the Suzuki sponsored series. He earned more money th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Names Of Poland
The ethnonyms for the Poles (people) and Poland (their country) include endonyms (the way Polish people refer to themselves and their country) and exonyms (the way other peoples refer to the Poles and their country). Endonyms and most exonyms for Poles and Poland derive from the name of the West Slavic tribe of Polans (''Polanie''), while in some languages the exonyms for Poland to derive from the name of another tribe – the Lendians (''Lędzianie''). Endonyms The Polish words for a Pole are ''Polak'' (masculine) and ''Polka'' (feminine), ''Polki'' being the plural form for two or more women and ''Polacy'' being the plural form for the rest. The adjective "Polish" translates to Polish as ''polski'' (masculine), ''polska'' (feminine) and ''polskie'' (neuter). The common Polish name for Poland is ''Polska''. The latter Polish word is an adjectival form which has developed into a substantive noun, most probably originating in the phrase ''polska ziemia'', meaning "Polish land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polen Special
The Polen Special, is a homebuilt racing aircraft built to become the fastest four cylinder aircraft in the world. Development The Polen Special, (Also known as the Polen Special II) development started in October 1967 by Dennis Polen and Darryl Usher. The project to build a fast single seat racer larger than Formula One limitations began as a retractable gear Midget Mustang modification. After reviewing engine installation shortcomings, a clean sheet design was started. The Polen Special was then designed around a Piper Comanche engine and cowling, which also had design issues with engine canting and required cowling modifications for a single engine installation. A new clean sheet Lycoming IO-360 installation came afterward. Two sets of retractable landing gear were built and tested, but were sold to other homebuilders. Over time, the RayJay turbocharger was removed due to hunting and composite ailerons were installed. The aircraft was sold by Polen to Richard C. Keyt and has b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
