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Veil (other)
Veil or similar may mean: * Veil, an article of clothing * Veil#Veils with religious significance, Veil, a curtain or cloth hanging used in architecture, especially in a temple to separate a public space from a space reserved for the priesthood, or within a mosque to separate worshipers by gender. Veil or similar may also mean: In biology * Veil (mycology), in mycology is a part of some fungi * Veil, a name given to the caul, a membrane sometimes found on the face of a newborn child * A yeast film similar to flor, developing at the surface of wine in a barrel Family name * Hans-Jürgen Veil (born 1946), a German wrestler * (born 1966), a German legal scholar * Simone Veil (1927–2017), a French lawyer and politician * (1879-1965), a German architect Popular culture In fiction * Veil (comics), a mutant in the Marvel Comics universe * Veil (TV series), ''Veil'' (TV series), a 2023 Singaporean television series * List of Battle Arena Toshinden characters#Veil, Veil, a chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veil
A veil is an article of clothing or hanging cloth that is intended to cover some part of the head or face, or an object of some significance. Veiling has a long history in European, Asian, and African societies. The practice has been prominent in different forms in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The practice of veiling is especially associated with women and sacred objects, though in some cultures, it is men, rather than women, who are expected to wear a veil. Besides its enduring religious significance, veiling continues to play a role in some modern secular contexts, such as wedding customs. Etymology The English word ''veil'' ultimately originates from Latin '' vēlum'', which also means "sail," from Proto-Indo-European ''*wegʰslom'', from the verbal root ''*wegʰ-'' "to drive, to move or ride in a vehicle" (compare ''way'' and '' wain'') and the tool/instrument suffix ''*-slo-'', because the sail makes the ship move. Compare the diminutive form '' vexillum'', and the Sl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black Sun (occult Symbol)
The Black Sun (german: Schwarze Sonne) is a type of sun wheel (German: ) symbol originating in Nazi Germany and later employed by neo-Nazis and other far-right individuals and groups. The symbol's design consists of twelve radial ''sig'' runes, similar to the symbols employed by the SS in their logo. It first appeared in Nazi Germany as a design element in a castle at Wewelsburg remodeled and expanded by the head of the SS, Heinrich Himmler, which he intended to be a center for the SS. It is unknown whether the design had a name or held any particular significance among the SS. Its association with the occult originates with a 1991 German novel, ''Die Schwarze Sonne von Tashi Lhunpo'' ("''The Black Sun of Tashi Lhunpo''"), by the pseudonymous author Russell McCloud. The book links the Wewelsburg mosaic with the neo-Nazi concept of the "Black Sun", invented by former SS officer Wilhelm Landig as a substitute for the Nazi swastika. The Anti-Defamation League notes that though ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German-language Surnames
German ( ) is a West Germanic language mainly spoken in Central Europe. It is the most widely spoken and official or co-official language in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and the Italian province of South Tyrol. It is also a co-official language of Luxembourg and Belgium, as well as a national language in Namibia. Outside Germany, it is also spoken by German communities in France (Bas-Rhin), Czech Republic ( North Bohemia), Poland ( Upper Silesia), Slovakia ( Bratislava Region), and Hungary ( Sopron). German is most similar to other languages within the West Germanic language branch, including Afrikaans, Dutch, English, the Frisian languages, Low German, Luxembourgish, Scots, and Yiddish. It also contains close similarities in vocabulary to some languages in the North Germanic group, such as Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish. German is the second most widely spoken Germanic language after English, which is also a West Germanic language. German is one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vejle
Vejle () is a city in Denmark, in the southeast of the Jutland Peninsula at the head of Vejle Fjord, where the Vejle River and Grejs River and their valleys converge. It is the site of the councils of Vejle Municipality ('' kommune'') and the Region of Southern Denmark. The city has a population of 60,231 () making it the ninth largest city in Denmark. Vejle Municipality has a population of 119,007 () making it the fifth largest municipality in Denmark. The city is part of the Triangle Region, which includes the neighbouring cities of Kolding and Fredericia and it is located 110 kilometres (68 miles) north of Germany. Vejle is most known for its forested hills, fjord, harbour, shopping, pedestrian mall, and windmill. History The word "Vejle" derives from the Old Danish word ''wæthel'', meaning "ford" or "wading place" due to its location at a busy crossing over Vejle River. During Viking times, the wetlands around Vejle had to be crossed at the Ravning Bridge, a nearly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vail (other) in California
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Vail, Colorado is a city in the United States. Vail may also refer to: Places In the United States * Vail, Arizona * Vail Ski Resort, in Vail, Colorado * Vail, Iowa * Salt Lick, Kentucky, formerly known as Vail * Vail, Michigan * Vail Township, Redwood County, Minnesota * Vail, Pennsylvania * Vail, Washington Other uses * Vail (surname) * Windows Home Server V2 code-named 'Vail' See also * Vail Film Festival in Vail Colorado * Vail Lake Vail Lake is a large reservoir in western Riverside County, southern California. Geography It is located on Temecula Creek, in the Butterfield Valley, south of Oak Mountain, of the Black Hills, in the Santa Margarita River watershed. It is app ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video Encoded Invisible Light
Video Encoded Invisible Light (VEIL) is a technology for encoding low-bandwidth digital data bitstream in video signal, developed by VEIL Interactive Technologies. VEIL is compatible with multiple formats of video signals, including PAL, SECAM, and NTSC. The technology is based on a steganographically encoded data stream in the luminance of the videosignal. A recent application of VEIL, the VEIL Rights Assertion Mark (VRAM or V-RAM) is a copy-restriction signal that can be used to ask devices to apply DRM technology. This has been seen as analogous to the broadcast flag. It is also known as "CGMS-A plus VEIL" and "broadcast flag on steroids." There are two versions of VEIL on the market: * VEIL-I, or VEIL 1, has raw speed of 120 bits per second. It is used for unidirectional communication (TV→devices) with simple devices or toys, and to deliver coupons with TV advertising. It manipulates the luminance of the video signal in ways difficult to perceive to human eye. * VEIL-I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veil (cosmetics)
Face powder is a cosmetic product applied to the face to serve different functions, typically to beautify the face. Originating from ancient Egypt, face powder has had different social uses across cultures and in modern times, it is typically used to set makeup, brighten the skin and contour the face. Face powders generally come in two main types. One of which is loose powder, which is used to assist with oily skin in absorbing excess moisture and mattifying the face to reduce shininess. The other is pressed powder which conceals blemishes and maximises coverage. The use of face powder has contributed to beauty standards throughout history. In ancient Europe and Asia, a whitened face with a smooth complexion signalled a woman of high status. The prevalence of this trend was carried throughout the Crusades and Medieval era. During this time, women used harmful ingredients as face powder including bleaches, lead and lye. Early history Egypt Archaeological remains and chem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Veil (album)
''The Veil'' is a live album by bb&c, Tim Berne, Jim Black & Nels Cline, which was released in June 2011 on the Cryptogramophone label. accessed August 14, 2014 Reception The review by Phil Freeman awarded the album 4½ stars out of 5, stating "This is a fierce, scorching CD that fans of each of these three musicians (and their fan bases have a great deal of overlap) will find highly enjoyable and exciting". 's John Fordham rated the album 4 stars out of 5, saying, "If there is a power trio fit to set the bar for a ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Veils
The Veils are an English/New Zealand indie rock band fronted by singer and songwriter Finn Andrews. History Early years, ''The Runaway Found'' (2001–2004) Finn Andrews was born in London but spent his teenage years at high school in Auckland, New Zealand. Largely disinterested in school, Finn was also playing in many bands (one of which met and played regularly in a folk club on Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland) and writing the songs that would later comprise The Veils debut album '' The Runaway Found''. When he was 16, a set of demos he sent to record companies created a stir and led to invitations for him to return to London and make a record. The Veils were signed almost immediately to Blanco y Negro, an indie/major hybrid imprint led by Rough Trade's boss Geoff Travis. On 19 August 2002 the band released a promo only single " Death & Co.", while a proper commercial single release came three months later, on 18 November, for "More Heat Than Light" followed by " T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veil (album)
''Veil'' is the fourth studio album by American noise rock band Band of Susans. After establishing their "classic-line up" with their previous album '' The Word and the Flesh'' (1991), and recording the EP ''Now'' (1992), the band aimed for a new, more sonic and experimental direction on ''Veil'', after the more song-centirc approach to ''The Word and the Flesh''. Recording the album in early 1993, ''Veil'' shows the band expand the margins of their sound with a more experimental approach. The album was described as "smokey" by one critic and an "epic swell of guitar and noise" by another. The album has been said to combine " R&B rhythms with crushed sonic shards," and has been compared to, and is sometimes considered to be shoegazing music. The album was released in July 1993 by Restless Records in the United States and by Rough Trade Records in Germany. It was a critical success, with critics complimenting its sonic and textural sound. '' Melody Maker'' said "''this'' is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Woodward
Robert Upshur Woodward (born March 26, 1943) is an American investigative journalist. He started working for '' The Washington Post'' as a reporter in 1971 and now holds the title of associate editor. While a young reporter for ''The Washington Post'' in 1972, Woodward teamed up with Carl Bernstein, and the two did much of the original news reporting on the Watergate scandal. These scandals led to numerous government investigations and the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon. The work of Woodward and Bernstein was called "maybe the single greatest reporting effort of all time" by longtime journalism figure Gene Roberts. Woodward continued to work for ''The Washington Post'' after his reporting on Watergate. He has written 21 books on American politics and current affairs, 13 of which have topped best-seller lists. Early life, education and naval service Woodward was born in Geneva, Illinois, the son of Jane (née Upshur) and Alfred E. Woodward, a lawyer who la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Veil (South Korean TV Series)
''The Veil'' () is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Namkoong Min, Park Ha-sun, and Kim Ji-eun. Its screenplay, written by Park Seok-ho, won the 2018 MBC Drama Screenplay Contest. It aired from September 17 to October 23, 2021, as the first series on MBC's newly established Fridays and Saturdays at 22:00 ( KST) time slot. A two-part spin-off of the series titled ''Moebius: The Veil'', which was focused on the backstories of Park Ha-sun, Jung Moon-sung and Jang Young-nam's characters, aired on October 29–30, 2021. Synopsis It is about a top field agent in the National Intelligence Service (NIS). After going missing a year ago, he returns to the organization to find an internal traitor who dropped him into the abyss. Cast Main * Namkoong Min as Han Ji-hyuk, the best field agent in the NIS who is admired by his colleagues for his shrewd and perfect performance. * Park Ha-sun as Seo Soo-yeon, Ji-hyuk's co-worker at the NIS and the head of Criminal Information Integ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
