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Sage (name)
Sage is a family name and a unisex given name. It can also be spelled Saige, Sange or Sayge. Its meaning is "herb” or “prophet”. Surname *Amanda Sage (born 1978), American born painter based in Vienna *Andrew P. Sage (1933–2014), American systems engineer * Anna Sage, alias of Ana Cumpănaș (1889–1947), brothel owner in Chicago *Angie Sage (born 1952), English author * Balthazar-Georges Sage (1740–1824), French chemist *Bill Sage (born 1962), American actor *Chauncey S. Sage (1816–1890), New York assemblyman * George Sage (other), several people *Greg Sage (born 1951), American punk musician *Harry Sage (1864–1947), American Major League Baseball catcher * Henry Sage (other), several people *Joe Sage (1920–1977), American politician *Kay Sage (1898–1963), American Surrealist artist and poet *Leland Sage (1899–1989), American history professor * Lorna Sage (1943–2001), English academic, literary critic * Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage (1828–19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prophet
In religion, a prophet or prophetess is an individual who is regarded as being in contact with a divine being and is said to speak on behalf of that being, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from the supernatural source to other people. The message that the prophet conveys is called a prophecy. Claims of prophethood have existed in many cultures and religions throughout history, including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, ancient Greek religion, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, Hinduism , and many others. Etymology The English word ''prophet'' is the transliteration of a compound Greek word derived from ''pro'' (before/toward) and ''phesein'' (to tell); thus, a προφήτης (''prophḗtēs'') is someone who conveys messages from the divine to humans, including occasionally foretelling future events. In a different interpretation, it means advocate or speaker. In Hebrew, the word נָבִיא (''nāvî''), "spokesperson", traditionally t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorna Sage
Lorna Sage (13 January 1943 – 11 January 2001) was an English academic, literary critic and author, remembered especially for contributing to consideration of women's writing and for a memoir of her early life, '' Bad Blood'' (2000).ODNB entry by Maureen Duffy"Sage , Lorna (1943–2001)" ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography''. Retrieved 22 January 2013. Pay-walled. She taught English literature at the University of East Anglia. Biography Sage was born in Hanmer, a village on the Anglo-Welsh border, as the eldest child of Valma (''née'' Meredith-Morris) and Eric Stockton, a haulage contractor, then serving as a second lieutenant in the Royal Welch Fusiliers. She was named after the title character of R. D. Blackmore's novel ''Lorna Doone''. As her father was away serving in the war, she was initially raised in her grandparents' home in Flintshire, North Wales, where her grandfather was at once an Anglican clergyman and a ladies' man and drinker disliked by his wife. She a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sage Dixon
Sage Dixon is a Republican Idaho State Representative since 2014 representing District 1 in the B seat. Education and career Dixon attended San Jose State University majoring in finance. He failed out of school. He was an owner of an electrical contracting business, and worked as a superintendent for an electrical contracting firm in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Elections 2016 Dixon was unopposed in the Republican Primary. Dixon defeated Stephen Howlett with 68.60% of the vote. Dixon supported Ted Cruz in the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016. 2014 Scott defeated incumbent George Eskridge in the May 20, 2014 Republican Primary with 53.5% of the vote. Scott defeated Andrew C. Sorg in the General Election with 65.5% of the vote. References External linksSage Dixonat the Idaho Legislature The Idaho Legislature consists of the upper Idaho Senate and the lower Idaho House of Representatives. Idaho is divided into 35 legislative districts, which each elect one sena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sage Canaday
Sage Clifton Read Canaday (born November 14, 1985) is an American long-distance runner and ultramarathoner. Running career High school and collegiate Canaday attended Newberg High School in Newberg, Oregon, where he ran track and cross country. He then went on to run for Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and at 21 was the youngest qualifier and runner at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials marathon, held in New York City on the same weekend as the 2007 New York City Marathon, and went on to win the Ivy League 10,000 meter championship in 2008. Canaday graduated from Cornell in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Design. Professional After graduating from Cornell, Canaday began his professional running career as a marathoner for the Hansons-Brooks Distance Project, sponsored by Brooks Sports. While with Hansons-Brooks, Canaday set personal bests in both the half marathon (1:04:32 at the 2011 Rock 'n’ Roll Mardi Gras half marathon) and marathon (2:16:52 at the 2011 Rock 'n' Roll Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sage Brocklebank
Sage Brocklebank (born January 14, 1978) is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Buzz McNab, a long-standing role on the comedy-drama '' Psych''. He also produces movies and writes for theatre and film. Career Actor Since 2001 Brocklebank has appeared in over 40 film and television roles, including starring roles in ''How I Married My High School Crush'', ''Psych!'', ''A Bride for Christmas'', ''Suspension'', and ''Heavenly Match''. He has also appeared in ''Once Upon a Time'' (a one-time appearance as Gaston), '' Arrow'', '' Smallville'', ''Alien Trespass'', Stargate SG-1, '' Supernatural'', and '' Level Up''. Brocklebank has also long been involved in theater. He has created, produced, and starred in several plays in Vancouver, including: Felony (Winner Site Specific award Vancouver Fringe Festival 2012), In a Dark Dark House, The Shape of Things, TAPE, and others. Producer Brocklebank started producing films in 2014 and has now produced Suspension (2015), Real Ficti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sage Beckett
MaryKate Duignan Glidewell (born January 17, 1985) is an American professional wrestler. She is known for her work in WWE, where she performed under the ring name Sage Beckett at their developmental territory NXT. She is also known for working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Rosie Lottalove. She previously retired on June 24, 2012, due to injuries before resuming her career in October 2014 after losing nearly 130 pounds. Professional wrestling career Independent circuit (2007–2010) Glidewell trained under tag team Team 3D at their Team 3D Academy of Professional Wrestling and Sports Entertainment in Kissimmee, Florida. She made her professional wrestling debut in 2007 under the ring name Betsy Ruth. As part of her gimmick, Ruth was billed as the great-granddaughter of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Babe Ruth and would wear attire involving pinstripes like the New York Yankees and face paint, similar to the Baseball Furies gang from the film '' T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William H
William is a male given name of Germanic 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, 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 given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Henry Sage
Thomas Henry Sage VC (8 December 1882 – 20 July 1945) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Sage was born in Tiverton in Devon and returned there after his military service. He was 34 years old, and a private in the 8th Battalion, The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's), British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC. On 4 October 1917 at Tower Hamlets Spur, east of Ypres, Belgium, Private Sage was in a shell-hole with eight other men, one of whom was shot while throwing a bomb which fell back into the shell-hole. Private Sage, with great presence of mind, immediately threw himself on it, and so saved the lives of several of his comrades, although he himself was severely wounded. Sage died in 1945 and was buried in Tiverton Cemetery. References *Monuments to Courag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sidney A
Sidney may refer to: People * Sidney (surname), English surname * Sidney (given name), including a list of people with the given name * Sidney (footballer, born 1972), full name Sidney da Silva Souza, Brazilian football defensive midfielder * Sidney (footballer, born 1979), full name Sidney Santos de Brito, Brazilian football defender Characters *Sidney Prescott, main character from the ''Scream'' horror trilogy * Sidney (''Ice Age''), a ground sloth in the ''Ice Age'' film series * Sidney (''Pokémon''), a character of the ''Pokémon'' universe *Sidney, one of ''The Bash Street Kids'' * Sidney Jenkins, a character in the British teenage drama '' Skins'' *Sidney Hever, Edward's fireman from ''The Railway Series'' and the TV series ''Thomas and Friends'' *Sidney, a diesel engine from the TV series ''Thomas and Friends'' *Sidney Freedman, a recurring character in the TV series ''M*A*S*H'' Places Canada *Sidney, British Columbia *Sidney, Manitoba United Kingdom * Sidney Sussex ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Sage
Russell Risley Sage (August 4, 1816 – July 22, 1906) was an American financier, railroad executive and Whig politician from New York. As a frequent partner of Jay Gould in various transactions, he amassed a fortune. Olivia Slocum Sage, his second wife, inherited his fortune, which was unrestricted for her use. In his name she used the money for philanthropic purposes, endowing a number of buildings and institutions to benefit women's education: she established the Russell Sage Foundation in 1907 and founded the Russell Sage College for women in 1916. Early life and family Sage was born at Verona in Oneida County, New York. He received a public school education and worked as a farmhand until he was 15. He started as an errand boy in his brother Henry's grocery in Troy, New York. He had a part interest in 1837–1839 in a retail grocery in Troy, and in a wholesale store there in 1839–1857. On January 23, 1840, Sage married Marie-Henrie Winne, who was also known as "Maria Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosemary Sage
Rosemary Sage is a British professor of education with a focus on communication and special educational needs. She leads the programme for the practitioner doctorate (Ed.D.) at the University of Buckingham. Since 2008, Sage has taught at the College of Teachers (now The Chartered College of Teaching) and was dean of academic affairs until 2014. She worked at Liverpool Hope University in 2007, where she taught communication in education, and at the University of Leicester, where she was a senior lecturer. She has been a visiting professor at Nara Women's University in Japan and at the University of Havana in Cuba. Sage has been an outside examiner at several universities and has given key speeches at international conferences across the world. She has published 23 books and over 200 articles in international academic journal An academic journal or scholarly journal is a periodical publication in which scholarship relating to a particular academic discipline is published. Acade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachael Sage
Rachael Sage (born Karen Rachael Weitzman in 1971) is an American singer-songwriter and visual artist. She is the founder of indie label MPress Records. Sage has released fourteen solo studio albums. Sage was named one of the Top 100 Independent Artists of the Past 15 Years by ''Performing Songwriter'' magazine. ''The New York Times'' describes Sage as "alternately channeling her inner Fanny Brice and Jewish Norah Jones". Early life Sage was born Karen Rachael Weitzman in 1971 in Port Chester, New York, to shoe designer Stuart Weitzman and his wife, Jane. Sage studied drama and ballet before switching to music. A self-taught pianist, influenced by her parents' doo-wop and the Beatles records, as well as Broadway cast albums, she created demos on a four-track recording system she received as a bat mitzvah present. During junior high school, Sage gained admission to the School of American Ballet. Sage attended Stanford University where she hosted a nighttime college radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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