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Appa or APPA may refer to: Organizations * American Psychopathological Association, a scientific professional organization * American Philosophical Practitioners Association, a non-profit educational organization *American Public Power Association, an energy trade organization Entertainment *Appa (band), a Japanese rock band formed in 2004 * Appa (Avatar: The Last Airbender), a creature from the television program ''Avatar: The Last Airbender'' *Appa, a character played by Shivkumar Subramaniam in the 2016 Indian film ''Tu Hai Mera Sunday'' *Appa Joshi, a horror character created by Indian writer Narayan Dharap *Appa (judge royal), Hungarian noble from the 12th century *Appa (rapper) (born 1983), Moroccan-Dutch rapper * ''Appa'' (2016 film), a 2016 Indian Tamil language film **''Appa 2'', its upcoming sequel * ''Appa'' (2019 film), a 2019 Nepali language film Other uses *Appa, name of two trading posts of the Dutch West India Company in Benin, see Dutch Slave Coast See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Psychopathological Association
The American Psychopathological Association (APPA) is an organization "devoted to the scientific investigation of psychopathology, disordered human behavior, and its biological and psychosocial substrates." The association’s primary purpose is running an annual conference on specific topics relevant to psychopathology research. Leading investigators from both the U.S. and abroad are invited to present original papers on topics chosen by the president. History Around 1900, William James called for an "American Psychopathological Society". His call was in response to the gap he felt had occurred between normal psychology and more morbid sciences dealing with full-blown insanity. He wrote a proposal for an American Psychopathological Association, and in 1910, the American Psychopathological Association was founded. On May 2, 1910, the American Psychopathological Association was organized at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. Due to the fact that both the American Neurological Ass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Philosophical Practitioners Association
Lou Marinoff is a Canadian-born academic, author, and Commonwealth Scholar. He is Professor of Philosophy and Asian Studies at The City College of New York and founding President of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. He is known for his books, including ''Plato Not Prozac, Therapy for the Sane'', ''The Middle Way'' and ''The Power of Dao'', which focus on applying philosophical concepts to address everyday challenges. Biography He was born on October 18, 1951 in Quebec. Marinoff studied theoretical physics at Concordia University and McGill University before earning a doctorate in philosophy of science at University College London. The title of his thesis, published in 1992, was ''Strategic interaction in the Prisoner's Dilemma: A game-theoretic dimension of conflict research''. He then went to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for post-doctoral work followed by a lectureship at the University of British Columbia. Career In 1994, he joined The City Coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Public Power Association
The American Public Power Association (APPA) is the service organization for approximately 2,000 U.S. community-owned electric utilities that serve more than 50 million Americans. APPA was created in September 1940 to represent the common interests of these utilities. Today, APPA's purpose is to advance the public policy interests of its members and their consumers and provide member services to ensure adequate, reliable electricity at a reasonable price with the proper protection of the environment. Regular APPA membership is open to U.S. public power utilities, joint action agencies (state and regional consortia of public power utilities), rural electric cooperatives, Canadian municipal/provincial utilities, public power systems within U.S. territories and possessions, and state, regional, and local associations in the United States and Canada that have purposes similar to APPA. Members include Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The Los Angeles Department of Water a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appa (band)
is a Japanese rock band formed in 2004 by Keitaro Izawa, Kazuto Satō, and Hideaki Hotta. Since Izawa is well grounded in jazz and classical music, Appa's music is influenced by them. The biggest feature of the playing style of Appa is Izawa's piano playing. Izawa, who is the leader of Appa, is one of the members of Tokyo Jihen (from 2005). In 2004, Izawa, who had quit his band NAM, formed a band named "Appa" with Satō and Hotta. They often held live performances, but not so many people came to like them. After Izawa joined Tokyo Jihen, however, Appa got a lot of fans, most of whom were fans of Tokyo Jihen. They have released two CDs up to now. Members * Keitaro Izawa (伊澤啓太郎) - Piano, Vocal :Born in 1976, 7/4. From Kurashiki *Hideaki Hotta (堀田秀顕) - Electric Bass *Kazuto Satō (佐藤一人) - Drums Discography *Appa (released in 2005.4/30) #Kimochi Yo (Feels Good) (きもちよ) #Hachiroku Ouenka (Hachiroku Cheering Song) (ハチロク応援歌) #Us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Last Airbender)
''The'' is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with nouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of the archaic pronoun ''thee' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shivkumar Subramaniam
Shiv Kumar Subramaniam (23 December 1959 – 10 April 2022) was an Indian actor and screenwriter who is known for his role as the leading industrial tycoon I. M. Virani in the Indian television serial '' Mukti Bandhan'' on Colors channel. He is credited with writing the screenplay for the 1989 film '' Parinda'', directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and for the 2005 film '' Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi'', directed by Sudhir Mishra. He also appeared in supporting roles in both films. He died from an illness on 10 April 2022. Filmography As actor *'' Meenakshi Sundareshwar'' (2021) as Thatha *''Nail Polish'' (2021) as Dr. Nandi *'' The Accidental Prime Minister'' (2019) as P. Chidambaram *'' Tu Hai Mera Sunday'' as Appa *'' Laakhon Mein Ek'' as Mr. Morthy *'' Hichki (2018)'' as Principal of St.Notker's *'' Rocky Handsome'' (2016) as ACP Rebbelo *'' Bangistan'' (2015) as The Shankaracharya *'' Ungli'' as DCP Shivraman (2014) *'' Rahasya'' (2015) as Mr. Noorani *'' Happy Journey'' as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tu Hai Mera Sunday
''Tu Hai Mera Sunday'' () is a 2016 Indian Hindi slice of life film directed by Milind Dhaimade starring Barun Sobti, Shahana Goswami, Avinash Tiwary, Vishal Malhotra, Rasika Dugal, and Shiv Kumar Subramaniam. It is the story of a group of five friends in the noisy, crowded city of Mumbai, and what follows when their Sunday football game on the beach is canceled. The music was composed by Amartya Bobo Rahut. Cast Plot The movie revolves around five friends who are looking for some free space in a busy city like Mumbai to play football, a game that helps them to escape the harsh realities of their own lives. Soundtrack The soundtrack was composed by Amartya Bobo Rahut and was released on Zee Music Company label. All the lyrics have been written by Milind Dhaimade, who is also the film's director. Reception ''The Indian Express'' praised the film, remarking, "Dhaimade is clearly skilled at creating life-like characters who feel as if they are people you coul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narayan Dharap
Narayan Dharap (27 August 1925 – 18 August 2008) was an Indian writer, primarily of horror fiction in the Marathi language. He wrote more than 100 books and was the first Marathi author to bring H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos to Marathi readers. He was also a writer of science fiction and drama. Dharap earned a B.Sc. (Chemistry) degree from Mumbai University and had lived in Africa for some time for work. He died in Pune on 18 August 2008 due to pneumonia, having suffered from lung disease for some time. Work The main characters which can be found often in his stories or novels are: Samartha, Appa Joshi, Krishnachandra, Pant and Jaidev. There are assorted stories as well, in which there can be individual heroes/heroines who overcome a situation, sometimes with a little external help, sometimes without it. Most of his stories feature a great battle between good and evil, usually concluding with good triumphant. Dharap's stories also come from Marathi culture. The gen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appa (judge Royal)
Apa or Appa (also ''Alban''; died after 1161) was a nobleman in the Kingdom of Hungary in the second half of the 12th century, who held courtly positions and elevated into the dignity of Ban of Slavonia during the last period of the reign of Géza II of Hungary. Ancestry His origin is unknown, but his brother was the powerful and well-educated prelate, Lucas, Archbishop of Esztergom. According to Mór Wertner, Apa's namesake father was that Apa, who was referred one of the powerful lords in 1108, during the reign of Coloman the Learned. From the 18th century onwards, several historians and genealogists attempted to connect Apa and Lucas to various notable ''genera'' (clans) in the Kingdom of Hungary, mostly the illustrious Gutkeled clan. Historian Ubul Kállay argued Apa and Lucas were the sons of Alexius Gutkeled, a Ban of Slavonia during the reign of Stephen II of Hungary. Career Apa was first mentioned by contemporary records in 1148, when he was already referred to as a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appa (rapper)
Rachid El Ghazoui (born 27 January 1983), also known by his stage name Appa, is a Dutch rapper of Moroccan descent. In 2002, he joined rap formation Tuindorp Hustler Click (THC), but decided to go solo. He is known for the political content of his lyrics and criticism of nationalist MP Geert Wilders. He also strongly identifies with the social problems of Moroccan youths. In November 2007, his first album called ''Straatfilosoof'' (Street Philosopher) appeared. In an interview he calls the album "autobiographical" and a "user guide for the people who don't understand us (Moroccan youths)". Controversy In 2015 El Ghazaoui attracted attention by denying the holocaust, - AT5 by citing alleged quote ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Appa (2016 Film)
''Appa'' ( ''Father'') is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language independent drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and Sasikumar plays a guest appearance. The film is a spin-off to the 2012 film '' Saattai'' and the second instalment in the film series. The film features Samuthirakani and Thambi Ramaiah reprising their roles from the previous film, while Namo Narayanan, Vignesh and Nasath play supporting roles. Featuring music composed by Ilaiyaraaja, the film began production in late 2015 and continued till March 2016. The film was released on 1 July 2016. The film was remade in Malayalam as '' Aakashamittayi'' (2017) with Jayaram playing the main lead. Plot Dhayalan, Singaperumal and Nadunilayan live in the same community in a town near Neyveli, Tamil Nadu. They are expecting the arrival of their respective children and they all have different perspectives on child-rearing. Dhayalan makes his wife go for a traditional delivery at home, while Singaperumal instructs the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
