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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 * 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 * Union Government (India), government created 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 United States, a country primarily located in North America comprising 50 states and several territories, districts, and possessions ** Union (American Civil War), the federal government of the United States and the states loyal to it during the American Civil War (1861–1865) ... [...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 Christian-democratic political alliance of two 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 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 Group, in the German |
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 m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acts Of Union 1707
The Acts of Union ( gd, Achd an Aonaidh) were two Acts of Parliament: the Union with Scotland Act 1706 passed by the Parliament of England, and the Union with England Act 1707 passed by the Parliament of Scotland. They put into effect the terms of the Treaty of Union that had been agreed on 22 July 1706, following negotiation between commissioners representing the parliaments of the two countries. By the two Acts, the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotlandwhich at the time were separate states with separate legislatures, but with the same monarchwere, in the words of the Treaty, "United into One Kingdom by the Name of Great Britain". The two countries had shared a monarch since the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when King James VI of Scotland inherited the English throne from his double first cousin twice removed, Queen Elizabeth I. Although described as a Union of Crowns, and in spite of James's acknowledgement of his accession to a single Crown, England and Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Union (other)
Union commonly refers to: * Trade union, an organization of workers * Union (set theory), in mathematics, a fundamental operation on sets Union may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * Union (band), an American rock group ** ''Union'' (Union album), 1998 * ''Union'' (Chara album), 2007 * ''Union'' (Toni Childs album), 1988 * ''Union'' (Cuff the Duke album), 2012 * ''Union'' (Paradoxical Frog album), 2011 * ''Union'', a 2001 album by Puya * ''Union'', a 2001 album by Rasa * ''Union'' (The Boxer Rebellion album), 2009 * ''Union'' (Yes album), 1991 * "Union" (Black Eyed Peas song), 2005 Other uses in arts and entertainment * ''Union'' (Star Wars), a Dark Horse comics limited series * Union, in the fictional Alliance–Union universe of C. J. Cherryh * '' Union (Horse with Two Discs)'', a bronze sculpture by Christopher Le Brun, 1999–2000 * The Union (Marvel Team), a Marvel Comics superhero team and comic series Education * Union Academy (other), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
International Union Against Tuberculosis And Lung Disease
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease or The Union, is a global scientific organization headquartered in Paris with the stated goals to "improve health for people in low- and middle-income Countries". The Union focuses its work in three areas: Tuberculosis, Tobacco Control, and Lung and non-communicable diseases. The antecedents of The Union date to an 1867 meeting to discuss the tuberculosis plague, and include the former Central Bureau for the Prevention of Tuberculosis and the International Union Against Tuberculosis (IUAT). The Union no longer uses the acronym "IUATLD" as its short-form name. History Early pioneers were Robert Koch, Sir John Crofton and Karel Styblo. According to ''The Lancet'', in the 70s, Styblo "harnessed the meager resources of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease and showed that, contrary to expert opinion, tuberculosis could be controlled in extremely poor countries: beginning in Tanzania, one of the poore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (professional Wrestling)
The Corporation was a heel stable in the late 1990s in the Attitude Era in the 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, 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 WWF chairman 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, WWF commissioner Slaughter and his personal enforcer Big Boss Man to help him quell the rebellious actions of Steve Austin. The Corporation was officially formed on November 16, 1998 when Shane a ... [...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 unin ... [...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 fro ... [...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 The Glorious Sons are a Canadian rock band from Kingston, Ontario. Formed in 2011, the band signed with Black Box in 2013. Since then, The Glorious Sons have released one EP, ''Shapeless Art'', and three full-length albums; '' The Union'', which .... Released on September 14, 2014, ''The Union'' contains the singles "Heavy", "Lightning" and "The Contender", which led to a 2015 Juno Award 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 Chart ... [...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 ba ... [...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] |
