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The Union (other)
The Union may refer to: Politics * The Union (Germany) or CDU/CSU, the partnership of the German political parties the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union * The Union (Italy), a former coalition of political parties in Italy Political entities * The European Union, a political and economic union of 27 member states primarily in Europe * The Soviet Union, a federal socialist state that spanned much of Europe and Asia from 1922 to 1991 * The India, Indian Union, a federal parliamentary republic located in South Asia consisting of 28 states and 8 union territories ** Union Government (India), government empowered by the constitution of India as the central legislative, executive, and judicial authority * The United Kingdom, a sovereign country that includes Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and many islands within the British Isles ** The Act of Union 1707, which united the kingdoms of Kingdom of England, England and Kingdom of Scotland, Scotland into the Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (Germany)
CDU/CSU, unofficially the Union parties (german: Unionsparteien, ) or the Union, is a Centre-right politics, centre-right Christian-democratic political alliance of two List of political parties in Germany, political parties in Germany: the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU). The CSU contests elections only in Bavaria, while the CDU operates in the other 15 states of Germany. The CSU also reflects the particular concerns of the largely rural, Catholic Southern Germany, south."Christian Democrat Union/Christian Social Union" Country Studies, Germany. Retrieved 18 December 2016. While the two Christian Democratic parties are commonly described as sister parties, they have been sharing a common parliamentary group, the CDU/CSU Parliamentary G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (upcoming Film)
''The Union'' (formerly titled ''Our Man from Jersey'') is an upcoming American action thriller film starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry and written by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim from a story by Guggenheim. Premise A construction worker is roped into the espionage world by his former high school girlfriend. Cast * Mark Wahlberg as Mike * Halle Berry as Roxanne * J. K. Simmons * Jackie Earle Haley * Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje * Jessica De Gouw * Alice Lee * Mike Colter as Nick Faraday * James McNemamin as Rick Healy Production It was announced in May 2020 that Netflix had purchased the pitch for the film, which would see Mark Wahlberg star. Joe Barton and David Guggenheim will write the screenplay from a story by Stephen Levinson. In March 2021, Halle Berry was cast to co-star alongside Wahlberg. In May 2022, J. K. Simmons, Jackie Earle Haley, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jessica De Gouw and Alice Lee were added to the cast. Filming had commenced in March 2022, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (professional Wrestling)
The Corporation was a heel Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Stable, stable in the late 1990s in the Attitude Era in the WWE, World Wrestling Federation (WWF). It was led by the McMahon family and was characterized by an authoritarian and corrupt attitude towards more rebellious wrestlers. The Corporation existed throughout 1998 and 1999 and feuded with Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Mankind, D-Generation X (DX), and The Ministry of Darkness, eventually merging with the latter and forming The Corporate Ministry. History The group was put together and led by Professional wrestling authority figures#Owners, WWF chairman Vince McMahon, Mr. McMahon in an attempt to secure control of the WWF and eliminate the more rebellious wrestlers, such as Stone Cold Steve Austin. Previously, McMahon started surrounding himself with an entourage consisting of The Corporate Stooges, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson (wrestler), Pat Patterson, Professional wrestling authority figures#Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford Union
The Oxford Union Society, commonly referred to simply as the Oxford Union, is a debating society in the city of Oxford England, whose membership is drawn primarily from the University of Oxford. Founded in 1823, it is one of Britain's oldest university unions and one of the world's most prestigious private students' societies. The Oxford Union exists independently from the universityOxford Union Society Rules: Rule 69 "Independence" and is distinct from the Oxford University Student Union. The Oxford Union has a tradition of hosting some of the world's most prominent individuals across politics, academia, and popular culture. History and status Genesis Historically, the university restricted junior members from discussing certain issues such as theology. Although such restrictions have since been lifted, the Oxford Union has remained entirely separate from and independent of the university and is constitutionally bound to remain so. Status The Oxford Union is an uninc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cambridge Union
The Cambridge Union Society, also known as the Cambridge Union, is a debating and free speech society in Cambridge, England, and the largest society in the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1815, it is the oldest continuously running debating society in the world.Parkinson, Stephen (2009). Arena of Ambition: A History of the Cambridge Union. London: Icon Books. This follows Cogers, a free speech and debating society established in 1755 in the City of London. Additionally, the Cambridge Union has served as a model for the foundation of similar societies at several other prominent universities, including the Oxford Union and the Yale Political Union. The Union is a private society with membership open to all students of Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin University. The Cambridge Union is a registered charity and is completely separate from the Cambridge University Students' Union. The Cambridge Union has a long and extensive tradition of hosting prominent figures from all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (The Glorious Sons Album)
''The Union'' is the debut album by Canadian rock band The Glorious Sons. Released on September 14, 2014, ''The Union'' contains the singles "Heavy", "Lightning" and "The Contender", which led to a 2015 Juno Award The Juno Awards, more popularly known as the JUNOS, are awards presented annually to Canadian musical artists and bands to acknowledge their artistic and technical achievements in all aspects of music. New members of the Canadian Music Hall of ... nomination for Best Rock Album. Singles * "Heavy" * "Lightning" * "The Contender" Featured * "Heavy" featured as the official theme song for WWE's pay-per view event Battleground * "The Contender" features on FS1's UFC Fightnight * "The Contender" peaked at #1 on Canadian Rock Radio * "Sometimes on a Sunday" peaked in the top-10 on Active Rock Radio Track listing Personnel * Brett Emmons – lead vocals * Jay Emmons – guitar * Andrew Young – guitar * Chris Huot – bass * Adam Paquette – drums Charts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (The Union Album)
''The Union'' is the eponymous debut album by The Union, the English rock band formed by Thunder guitarist Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder (formerly of Winterville). It was released on 23 August 2010 and features, on a bonus DVD, the band's first concert, at the Garage in London from December 2009. Reception ''BBC'' reviewed the album on 8 August, calling it "a collaboration which benefits from a perfect pairing of youth and experience" and noting that it "could well be the album of their collective careers". ''Music News'' noted that the "critically acclaimed release" was "a very modern take on classic styles", featuring "impeccable songwriting" and "uniquely powerful and emotive vocals". Track listing All tracks written by Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder, except where noted. Personnel * Peter Shoulder – lead vocals, guitar, piano, Hammond organ, banjo, slamming door * Luke Morley – vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion, additional engineering * Chris Childs – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (band)
The Union are a British rock band formed in 2009 by Luke Morley, guitarist for Thunder, and Peter Shoulder, formerly of Winterville. History Formation and ''The Union'' After the breakup of Thunder in August 2009, guitarist Luke Morley announced that he had formed a new group with Pete Shoulder, whose previous band, Winterville, had split in 2007. The band was to be called ''The Union''. The pair had met each other eight years previously and had "worked together ever since whenever our previous commitments allowed us time". Chris Childs (also previously in Thunder) and Phil Martini (from Down 'n' Outz) were later named as the bassist and drummer respectively for the band, although not as 'full' members of the group, as they intend to have a more "fluid line-up". The Union made their live debut on 15 December 2009, at The Relentless Garage in London. The show was filmed for a live DVD, which was released with their debut album. It was announced in February 2010 that the ban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (Elton John And Leon Russell Album)
''The Union'' is a collaboration studio album by singer-songwriters Elton John and Leon Russell, released on 19 October 2010 in the US and on 25 October in the UK. This is John's second collaboration album, after 1993's ''Duets''. This is the first studio release by John since 1979's '' Victim of Love'' without any of his regular band members. It is also his highest charting studio album on the ''Billboard'' 200 since 1976's ''Blue Moves'', debuting at No. 3, as well as Russell's highest charting studio album since 1972's '' Carney''. ''The Union'' was No. 3 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 30 Best Albums of 2010.The 30 Best Albums of 2010 . ''Rolling Stone'' (25 December 2010). Retrieved 18 January 2011 The album features ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendell Dabney
Wendell Phillips Dabney (4 November 1865, in Richmond, Virginia – 3 June 1952, in Cincinnati) was an influential civil rights organizer, author, and musician as well as a newspaper editor and publisher in Cincinnati, Ohio. Career Dabney was born in Richmond, Virginia, months after the end of the American Civil War to former slaves John Marchall Dabney (1824–1900) and Elizabeth Foster ''(maiden;'' 1834–1907). Formal education Wendell Dabney was a talented musician and graduated from Richmond High School in the first integrated graduation ceremony at Richmond High School. In 1883, Dabney, was enrolled in the preparatory department at Oberlin College. While there, he was first violinist at the Oberlin Opera House and was a member of the Cademian Literary Society. Post college career He worked as a waiter and teacher before moving to Boston where he opened a music studio. He taught in Richmond schools from 1886 until 1892. Dabney traveled to Cincinnati in 1894 and met ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (newspaper)
''The Union'' is a daily newspaper serving Grass Valley and Nevada County, California. The Union provides news coverage of the local and regional level. Sections include news, sports, opinion, entertainment, and more. It has a daily print circulation of over 14,000 copies. As a local newspaper, most readers live in Nevada County area. The Union also publishes an online edition. Sixty-five people work for the newspaper. History ''The Union'' began publication as the ''Grass Valley Daily Morning Union'' on October 28, 1864. Jim Townsend and Henry Meyer Blumenthal founded the paper to support the Union cause and the re-election of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Although the paper was founded for the purpose of supporting Lincoln's candidacy, Townsend immediately tried to sell the venture to a rival newspaper that supported the candidacy of George B. McClellan, Lincoln's Democratic Party rival. Blumenthal ousted Townsend and continued supporting Lincoln. The day before the ele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (Marvel Team)
The Union is a fictional UK superhero team that appear in comic books published by Marvel. The Union has both old and new superheroes within it, including British hero Union Jack and a major new character, Britannia, who leads the new team in its fight against the enemies they encounter. The Union appeared in the crossover event called ''King in Black'' alongside other well known comic book heroes and teams, and faced off against known foes and new foes not yet fought by any Marvel superhero or team. Comic publication history The Union (comic) was first released in December 2020 with the first issue of the comic The Union #1. The Union was originally due to be release as part of the Empyre event, but was moved and rewritten to fit into King in Black event due to issues caused by the ongoing pandemic. Team publication history The Union (team) first appeared in The Union #1 as part of the King in Black crossover event. On 29 September 2021 The Union (team) featured in The Mar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
