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Peacock (other)
Peacocks are adult male peafowl (large ground-nesting birds), known for their iridescent plumage. Peacock or peacocks may also refer to: Animals Fish * '' Aulonocara'' ("peacocks"), endemic to East Africa * Peacock bass (''Cichla''), endemic to South America Insects *'' Callopistromyia annulipes'', peacock fly from North America Nymphalid butterflies *'' Anartia'', genus endemic to the Americas * ''Aglais io'', the European peacock * Peacock pansy (''Junonia almana''), from South Asia Swallowtail butterflies * '' Papilio blumei'', the green swallowtail * Several other South Asian ''Papilio'' species Film and television * ''Peacock'' (2005 film) (''Kong que''), a Chinese film * ''Peacock'' (2010 film), an American psychological thriller *"Peacocks", an episode of the television series ''Teletubbies'' *Peacock (streaming service), an American streaming service by NBCUniversal *The logo of American television network NBC which is often called "The Peacock Network ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Avoid may refer to: Music * Avoid note, in jazz * Voidable, in law * "Avoid", a song by Lil Peep, featuring Wicca Phase Springs Eternal and Døves See also * * * A Void, translation of a novel by Georges Perec * Void (other) * Bypass (other) * Circumnavigation Circumnavigation is the complete navigation around an entire island, continent, or astronomical body (e.g. a planet or moon). This article focuses on the circumnavigation of Earth. The first recorded circumnavigation of the Earth was the Mage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Records
Peacock Records was an American record label, started in 1949 by Don Robey in Houston Houston (; ) is the most populous city in Texas, the most populous city in the Southern United States, the fourth-most populous city in the United States, and the sixth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 in ..., Texas, United States. History "Hound Dog (song), Hound Dog" by Big Mama Thornton was a hit for Peacock in 1953. Other significant rhythm and blues artists on Peacock were Marie Adams (singer), Marie Adams, James Booker, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Little Richard, Memphis Slim, and former gospel singer Jackie Verdell. The label also dabbled in jazz, releasing albums by vocalist Betty Carter and saxophonist Sonny Criss. In 1952, Robey gained control of the Duke Records label of Memphis, Tennessee. Duke/Peacock Records was formed. For a period of time in the early 1960s, Peacock released gospel music only, issuing singles and albums by some of Amer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Township, Michigan
Peacock Township is a civil township of Lake County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 398 at the 2020 census. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which is land and (2.63%) is water. Communities *Peacock is an unincorporated community located northwest of the center of the township. The town hall is located in Peacock. *Wolf Lake is an unincorporated community along the 44th parallel. It is east of a lake named the same name. History Peacock was the name of a station on the Chicago and West Michigan Railroad (later known as the Pere Marquette Railway), 11 miles north of Baldwin. It was named for David J. Peacock, who became the first postmaster on April 15, 1897. The Peacock post office was discontinued in 1943.Helbock, Richard W. (1999). ''United States Post Offices, Volume III - The Upper Midwest'', p. 189, Lake Oswego, Oregon: La Posta Publications. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock, Texas
Peacock is an unincorporated community in Stonewall County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 125 in 2000. Geography Peacock is located south of U.S. Highway 380 along FM 2211 in west central Stonewall County. The townsite was originally called Alluvia when it was established along the now defunct Stamford and Northwestern Railroad, which stretched from Stamford to Plainview. The rail line crossed the Salt Fork Brazos River just to the southwest of Peacock near the community of Oriana (now a ghost town). Education Public education in the community is provided by the Aspermont Independent School District Aspermont Independent School District is a public school district based in Aspermont, Texas (USA). The district is located in Stonewall County. History On July 1, 1985, Old Glory Independent School District merged into Aspermont ISD. Fina .... Its post office closed in 1993. References Extern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Lane
Peacock Lane is a four-block street in southeast Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is known for its elaborately decorated homes during the Christmas and holiday season. During this time of year, thousands of people come to view the displays, buy cocoa, take horsedrawn carriage rides, and sing Christmas carols. The street earned a listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.. History The tradition of decorating the houses dates back to the 1920s. Since beginning, the event has occurred annually, except for a short interruption during World War II while the United States was rationing valuable resources, including electricity. Many homeowners voluntarily pass along their decorations to new residents when they sell their properties. No homeowner is obligated to put up any lights or displays. Popular annual displays include several Peanuts characters ice skating on a small pond, a plywood Oregon State Beaver, and a large wooden Grinch from ''How the Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Peak
Perry Range () is a narrow range of mountains, 6 nautical miles (11 km) long, separating the lower ends of Venzke Glacier and Berry Glacier where they enter Getz Ice Shelf, on the coast of Marie Byrd Land. The range was discovered and photographed from aircraft of the U.S. Antarctic Service in December 1940. Named by Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) for Lieutenant John E. Perry, CEC, U.S. Navy, Public Works Officer at McMurdo Station, 1968. He commanded the Antarctic Construction Battalion Unit from January 1969 until it was decommissioned in May 1971, when he became project manager for the South Pole Station. Features Geographic features include: * Berry Glacier * Bleclic Peaks * Schloredt Nunatak * Venzke Glacier * Mount Prince * Mount Soond Perry Range () is a narrow range of mountains, 6 nautical miles (11 km) long, separating the lower ends of Venzke Glacier and Berry Glacier where they enter Getz Ice Shelf, on the coast of Marie Byrd Land. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Mountain
Peacock Mountain is a summit in Okanogan County, Washington, in the United States. With an elevation of , Peacock Mountain is the 1674th highest summit in the state of Washington. Peacock Mountain took its name from nearby Peacock Mine. References Mountains of Okanogan County, Washington Mountains of Washington (state) {{OkanoganCountyWA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Mountains
The Peacock Mountains are a small, 26 mi (42 km) long mountain range in northwest Arizona, US. The range is a narrow sub-range, and an extension north, at the northeast of the Hualapai Mountains massif, which lies to the southwest. The range is defined by the Hualapai Valley to the northwest, and north and south-flowing washes on its east border, associated with faults and cliffs; the Cottonwood Cliffs (Cottonwood Mountains) are due east, and are connected to the Aquarius Cliffs southward at the west perimeter of the Aquarius Mountains; the cliffs are a result of the Aquarius Fault, which is an extension southward from the Grand Wash Cliffs and Grand Wash Fault which crosses the Colorado River at Lake Mead, and the west perimeter of the Grand Canyon/Colorado Plateau. Description The Peacock Mountains, are a smaller, lower elevation range, only about 10 mi (16 km) wide. Peacock Peak (Arizona), {{convert, 6293, ft, m, 0} is the range highpoint, in the approximate cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Island (Connecticut)
Peacock Island is the smallest of the four islands owned by Stratford, Connecticut (USA), in the Housatonic River between I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. The island is north of the Moses Wheeler Bridge, west of Carting Island, southwest of Long Island (Connecticut), Pope's Flat, and south of Fowler Island Fowler Island is the sole island owned by Milford, Connecticut north of I-95 in the Housatonic River. The island is north of the Moses Wheeler Bridge, and south of the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge. The island is uninhabited except for occa ... in Milford and the Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Bridge. The island is uninhabited except for occasional visits by anglers, bird watchers and duck hunters. Geography *Elevation: ~ *The mercury content was evaluated in 2003 at ~300 to 5,000 ppb. Transportation All transportation to and from the island is by boat. Notes External links {{authority control Stratford, Connecticut Landforms of Fairfield County, Connecticut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umananda Island
Umananda Island is the smallest inhabited river islet in the middle of river Brahmaputra, flowing through the city of Guwahati in Assam, a state in northeast India. Its name derives from Assamese ''Uma'', another name for the Hindu goddess Parvati, the wife of Shiva; and ''ananda'', which translates to "joy". A British officer named the island Peacock Island for its structure, which he thought resembled the splayed feathers of a peacock. It is also known as Bhasmachal, from the words ''bhasma'', meaning 'to destroy', and ''chal'', meaning 'place'. The legend giving rise to this name is that Kamdev, the god of love in Hindu mythology, after interrupting Shiva in the middle of a deep meditation on the islet, was burnt to ashes. It is mostly visited for its Shiva temple, the Umananda Temple, and was also home to a large population of golden langurs, an endangered species of primate. The islet can be reached via a 10-minute ferry, available from Umananda Ghat, locat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock Bay
Peacock Bay is a part of Khadakwasla Dam's lake. This bay is owned by the National Defence Academy, Pune. The name is due to the large numbers of peacocks found in this area. Other animals found in this area are deer, lion-tailed macaques and civets. This lake covers an area of about 501 km2, and the depth varies from 40 to 120 feet. This bay hosts various competitions like the annual national inland championship, open lake swimming competition, etc. This lake is a venue for water sports in Pune. This bay is just 12 km away from Pune and is situated on Mutha River. See also *Mutha River The Mutha River is a river in western Maharashtra, India. It arises in the Western Ghats and flows eastward until it merges with the Mula River in the city of Pune. It has been dammed twice, first at the Panshet Dam (on the Ambi River), us ... References External linksPeacock Bay [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacock-class Corvette
The ''Peacock'' class is a class of patrol corvette built for the Royal Navy. Five were constructed, and by 1997 all had been sold to the Irish Naval Service or the Philippine Navy. Original use The five ships of this class were originally part of the Hong Kong Squadron of the Royal Navy. The ships were built by Hall, Russell & Company of Aberdeen in the United Kingdom and were commissioned into Royal Navy service between 1983 and 1985. They were specifically built for service in Hong Kong with the 6th Patrol Craft Squadron; for work in tropical climates they were fully air conditioned and were capable of remaining at sea during typhoons. As well as ‘flying the flag’ and providing a constant naval presence in region, they could undertake a number of different roles including Seamanship, Navigation and Gunnery training and Search-and-Rescue duties for which they had facilities to carry divers (including a decompression chamber) and equipment to recover vessels and ai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
