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The Specialist (comics)
''Lo Sconosciuto'' (, ''The Unknown ne') is an Italian comics series created in 1975 by Roberto Raviola, better known by his pseudonym Magnus. It has been translated into English as ''The Specialist''. The series and its eponymous character was created by Magnus after a series of trips abroad and was defined together with his friend, the singer and writer Francesco Guccini. It was the first great creation by Magnus after he had left Editoriale Corno and his partnership with writer Max Bunker, with whom he had created famous series such as '' Kriminal'' and '' Alan Ford''. Published in July 1975 by Edizioni Del Vascello ( Renzo Barbieri's publisher), it is considered his finest achievement. The last ''Sconosciuto'' story was released in 1984, though a short prologue for another, never published story appeared in 1996 as a dedication to his friend, the cartoonist Franco Bonvicini, who had recently died. Synopsis Lo Sconosciuto owes this nickname to his second name, "Unknow" (withou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sconosciuto Color
''Lo Sconosciuto'' (, ''The Unknown ne') is an Italian comics series created in 1975 by Roberto Raviola, better known by his pseudonym Magnus. It has been translated into English as ''The Specialist''. The series and its eponymous character was created by Magnus after a series of trips abroad and was defined together with his friend, the singer and writer Francesco Guccini. It was the first great creation by Magnus after he had left Editoriale Corno and his partnership with writer Max Bunker, with whom he had created famous series such as ''Kriminal'' and '' Alan Ford''. Published in July 1975 by Edizioni Del Vascello (Renzo Barbieri's publisher), it is considered his finest achievement. The last ''Sconosciuto'' story was released in 1984, though a short prologue for another, never published story appeared in 1996 as a dedication to his friend, the cartoonist Franco Bonvicini, who had recently died. Synopsis Lo Sconosciuto owes this nickname to his second name, "Unknow" (without ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychoactive Drug
A psychoactive drug, psychopharmaceutical, psychoactive agent or psychotropic drug is a chemical substance, that changes functions of the nervous system, and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition or behavior. These substances may be used medically, recreationally or spiritually to a. Purposefully improve one’s perceived performance b. Alter one's consciousness (such as with entheogens for ritual, spiritual or shamanic purposes) or c. For research. Some categories of psychoactive drugs - which are believed, by some, to have therapeutic value - may be prescribed by some physicians and other healthcare practitioners. Examples of medication categories that may contain potentially beneficial psychoactive drugs include, but are not limited to: # Anesthetics # Analgesics # Anticonvulsants # Anti-Parkinson’s medications # Medications used to treat Neuropsychiatric Disorders a. Antidepressants b. Anxiolytics c. Antipsychotics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolivian Diary
Bolivian may refer to: * Something of, or related to Bolivia ** Bolivian people ** Demographics of Bolivia ** Culture of Bolivia * SS ''Bolivian'', a British-built standard cargo ship A cargo ship or freighter is a merchant ship that carries cargo, goods, and materials from one port to another. Thousands of cargo carriers ply the world's seas and oceans each year, handling the bulk of international trade. Cargo ships are usu ... {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolivian Army
The Bolivian Army ( es, Ejército Boliviano) is the land force branch of the Armed Forces of Bolivia. Figures on the size and composition of the Bolivian army vary considerably, with little official data available. It is estimated that the army has between 26,000 to 60,000 men. Organization Combat units directly under the Army general command * 1st Infantry Regiment Colorados (Presidential Guard), contains two 2 battalions: BI-201 and BI-202 * BATCOM-251, * Gen. maintenance cen. no. 1 * Transport batt. no. 1. * 1st National parks Security Regiment Special forces command The Special Forces command controls the following units: * 1st Ranger Regt. German Busch, Challapata * 12th Ranger Regt. "MANCHEGO", Montero * 16th Infantry Regt. JORDAN, Riberalta ( Special Forces) * 18th Parachute Infantry Regiment VICTORIA "Army Special Troops Training Center", Cochabamba * 24th Ranger Regiment (Mountain) MÉNDEZ ARCOS, Challapata Army aviation command Army aviation company 291 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ernesto Guevara
Ernesto Che Guevara (; 14 June 1928The date of birth recorded on /upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Ernesto_Guevara_Acta_de_Nacimiento.jpg his birth certificatewas 14 June 1928, although one tertiary source, (Julia Constenla, quoted by Jon Lee Anderson), asserts that he was actually born on 14 May of that year. Constenla alleges that she was told by Che's mother, Celia de la Serna, that she was already pregnant when she and Ernesto Guevara Lynch were married and that the date on the birth certificate of their son was forged to make it appear that he was born a month later than the actual date to avoid scandal. ( Anderson 1997, pp. 3, 769.) – 9 October 1967) was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary. A major figure of the Cuban Revolution, his stylized visage has become a ubiquitous countercultural symbol of rebellion and global insignia in popular culture. As a young medical student, Guevara traveled throughout South America and was radicalized by the poverty, hunger, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerusalem
Jerusalem (; he, יְרוּשָׁלַיִם ; ar, القُدس ) (combining the Biblical and common usage Arabic names); grc, Ἱερουσαλήμ/Ἰεροσόλυμα, Hierousalḗm/Hierosóluma; hy, Երուսաղեմ, Erusałēm. is a city in Western Asia. Situated on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean Sea, Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, it is one of the List of oldest continuously inhabited cities, oldest cities in the world and is considered to be a holy city for the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their Capital city, capital, as Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there and the State of Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power. Because of this dispute, Status of Jerusalem, neither claim is widely recognized internationally. Throughout History of Jerusalem, its long history, Jerusalem has been destroyed at least twice, Sie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orient Express (magazine)
''Orient Express'' was a monthly comic magazine published in Italy from 1982 to 1985. History and profile ''Orient Express'' was founded in 1982 by Luigi Bernardi and intended to offer to its adult audience only high quality stories by Italian cartoonists. The first issue appeared in June 1982. The magazine was published monthly and featured unreleased stories of both well-known and unpublished characters. The magazine had its headquarters in Bologna until 1984 when it moved to Milan. Series published by the magazine include '' Lo Sconosciuto'' and ''I Briganti'' by Magnus, '' Ken Parker'' by Giancarlo Berardi and Ivo Milazzo, ''Martin Mystère'' by Alfredo Castelli and Giancarlo Alessandrini, ''Max Fridman'' by Vittorio Giardino, ''Johnny Focus'' by Attilio Micheluzzi, ''Stella Noris'' by Lorena Canossa and Roberto Baldazzini, '' Big Sleeping'' by Daniele Panebarco. A collection of the magazine's best stories, ''Orient Express Collezione'', was published between June 1985 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Il Resto Del Carlino
''il Resto del Carlino'' is an Italian newspaper based in Bologna, and is one of the oldest newspapers in Italy. Its rather evocative name means "the change you get from a ''carlino''", which the smallest part of the Papal ''baiocco'' (no longer legal tender in united Italy but a word still used in Bologna to refer to 10 cent coins): a sheet of local news was given out in shops to make up for the change owing after buying a cigar (which was worth 8 cents). History and profile ''il Resto del Carlino'' was established in 1885. The founder was Amilcare Zamorani. Between 1912 and 1914 its editor was Giovanni Amendola. In 1988 the owner of the paper was Monrif. In 2004 the owners were Monrif (59.2%) and the RCS MediaGroup (9.9%). The publisher of the paper is Poligrafici Editoriali. ''il Resto del Carlino'' is based in Bologna and is published in tabloid format. Its sister newspapers are ''La Nazione'' and ''Il Giorno (newspaper), Il Giorno''. Circulation The 1988 circulation of ''il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Nazione
''La Nazione'' is one of the oldest regional newspapers in Italy, and was established on 8 July 1859. The paper is based in Florence. History and profile ''La Nazione'' was founded by Bettino Ricasoli, interim head of the Tuscan government. The first issue appeared on 8 July 1859. Its title reflects the hope of Ricasoli for a unified Italy. ''La Nazione'' merged with Cavour's famous political newspaper '' Il Risorgimento''. Based in Florence, Italy, it is published in fourteen editions including those for the regions of Tuscany, Umbria and for the Province of La Spezia in Liguria. The early contributors include Edmondo de Amicis, Carlo Lorenzini, Giovanni Spadolini, Giuseppe Prezzolini and Mario Luzi. In 2004, the owners were Monrif (59.2%) and the RCS MediaGroup (9.9%). The publisher of ''La Nazione'' is Poligrafici Editoriali. The paper is published in tabloid format. Circulation The 1988 circulation of ''La Nazione'' was 288,000 copies. Between 1998 and 2001 the paper h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pornography
Pornography (often shortened to porn or porno) is the portrayal of sexual subject matter for the exclusive purpose of sexual arousal. Primarily intended for adults,"Kids Need Porn Literacy" – , ''Psychology Today'', 30 October 2016 pornography is presented in a variety of media, including , , |
Espionage
Espionage, spying, or intelligence gathering is the act of obtaining secret or confidential information (intelligence) from non-disclosed sources or divulging of the same without the permission of the holder of the information for a tangible benefit. A person who commits espionage is called an ''espionage agent'' or ''spy''. Any individual or spy ring (a cooperating group of spies), in the service of a government, company, criminal organization, or independent operation, can commit espionage. The practice is clandestine, as it is by definition unwelcome. In some circumstances, it may be a legal tool of law enforcement and in others, it may be illegal and punishable by law. Espionage is often part of an institutional effort by a government or commercial concern. However, the term tends to be associated with state spying on potential or actual enemies for military purposes. Spying involving corporations is known as industrial espionage. One of the most effective ways to gath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hidden Wars
Hidden or The Hidden may refer to: Film and television Film * ''The Hidden'' (film), a 1987 American science fiction/horror film * ''Hidden'' (2005 film) or ''Caché'', a French thriller film * ''Hidden'' (2009 film), a Norwegian horror film * ''Hidden 3D'', a 2011 Italian-Canadian horror film * ''Hidden'' (2015 film), an American psychological thriller film Television * ''Hidden'' (2011 TV series), a British political drama series * ''Hidden'' (2018 TV series), a Welsh/English bilingual police drama series * "Hidden" (''The 4400''), an episode * "Hidden" (''Smallville''), an episode * "The Hidden" (''The Penguins of Madagascar''), an episode Literature * ''Hidden'' (''Torchwood''), a 2008 audiobook based on the TV series ''Torchwood'' * ''Hidden'', a 2012 ''House of Night'' novel by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast * ''The Hidden'' (novel), a 2000 ''Animorphs'' novel * ''The Hidden'', a 2004 novel by Sarah Pinborough Music * ''Hidden'' (Coma Virus album), 1996 * ''Hidd ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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