 |
at Global Oneness Community.
Share your dreams and let others help you with the interpretation!
Dream Sharing Forum
|
|
North America | A Wisdom Archive on North America | | North America A selection of articles related to North America | |
| We recommend this article: North America - 1, and also this: North America - 2. |
| |
North America
| | | | Top | Page 4 » Page 5 « | |
| |
| ARTICLES RELATED TO North America | | | |  North America: Encyclopedia II - Hooliganism - Hooliganism in North AmericaAlthough some like to think of hooliganism as a mainly European problem, there have been many instances of sports-related violence in North America as well. Interestingly, sports violence in North America does not seem to take the same team-based, "us vs. them" tone as in other parts of the world, but is more frequently a breakdown of order following a particularly important victory or galling defeat.
Some of the more famous examples of fan violence include:
The 1974 Nickel Beer Brawl at a baseball game at Cleveland Stadi ...
See also:Hooliganism, Hooliganism - Origin of name, Hooliganism - History of hooliganism and its relationship with sport, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in the Soviet Union and Russia, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in Iran, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in the People's Republic of China, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in North America, Hooliganism - Media Read more here: » Hooliganism: Encyclopedia II - Hooliganism - Hooliganism in North America |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Hooliganism - Hooliganism in North America Although some like to think of hooliganism as a mainly European problem, there have been many instances of sports-related violence in North America as well. Interestingly, sports violence in North America does not seem to take the same team-based, "us vs. them" tone as in other parts of the world, but is more frequently a breakdown of order following a particularly important victory or galling defeat.
Some of the more famous examples of fan violence include:
The 1974 Nickel Beer Brawl at a baseball game at Cleveland Stadi ...
See also:Hooliganism, Hooliganism - Origin of name, Hooliganism - History, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in Scotland, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in Scandinavia, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in the Soviet Union and Russia, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in Iran, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in the People's Republic of China, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in Brazil, Hooliganism - Hooliganism in North America, Hooliganism - Media Read more here: » Hooliganism: Encyclopedia II - Hooliganism - Hooliganism in North America |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Tram - Streetcars in North America
Tram - History.
In Canada, most cities once had a streetcar system, but today Toronto's TTC is the only traditional operator of streetcars, and maintains the most extensive system in North America (in terms of total track length, number of cars, and ridership). New systems have been built in Edmonton, Alberta and Calgary, Alberta.
The first lines built in the United States (and indeed the world) were in 1832 from New York City to Harlem by the New Y ...
See also:Tram, Tram - History, Tram - Cable pulled cars, Tram - Electric trams trolley cars, Tram - Golden Age, Tram - A temporary disappearance from many cities, Tram - Return to grace, Tram - Technical developments, Tram - Tram-train, Tram - Pros and cons of tram systems, Tram - Advantages, Tram - Disadvantages, Tram - Regional variations, Tram - Western Europe, Tram - Central and Eastern Europe, Tram - North America, Tram - Asia, Tram - Australasia, Tram - Africa, Tram - Streetcars in North America, Tram - History, Tram - Surviving systems, Tram - Heritage streetcar systems Read more here: » Tram: Encyclopedia II - Tram - Streetcars in North America |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Tram - Streetcars in North America
Tram - History.
In Canada, most cities once had a streetcar system, but today Toronto's TTC is the only traditional operator of streetcars, and maintains the most extensive system in North America (in terms of total track length, number of cars, and ridership). New systems have been built in Edmonton, Alberta and Calgary, Alberta.
The first lines built in the United States (and indeed the world) were in 1832 from New York City to Harlem by the New Y ...
See also:Tram, Tram - History, Tram - Steam trams, Tram - Cable pulled cars, Tram - Electric trams trolley cars, Tram - Golden Age, Tram - A temporary disappearance from many cities, Tram - Return to grace, Tram - Technical developments, Tram - Tram-train, Tram - Pros and cons of tram systems, Tram - Advantages, Tram - Disadvantages, Tram - Regional variations, Tram - Western Europe, Tram - Central and Eastern Europe, Tram - North America, Tram - Asia, Tram - Australasia, Tram - Africa, Tram - Streetcars in North America, Tram - History, Tram - Surviving systems, Tram - Heritage streetcar systems Read more here: » Tram: Encyclopedia II - Tram - Streetcars in North America |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving in North America
Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving in the United States.
The Pilgrims set apart a day for thanksgiving at Plymouth immediately after their first harvest, in 1621.
Two American colonists have personal accounts of the 1621 Thanksgiving in Massachusetts:
William Bradford, in Of Plymouth Plantation:
"They began now to gather in the small harvest they had, and to fit up their house and dwelling against winter, being all well recovered in health and strength and had all things in good plenty. ...
See also:Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving - Origins of Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving - Traditional celebration, Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving in North America, Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving in the United States, Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving in Canada, Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving dinner, Thanksgiving - Turkey, Thanksgiving - Alternatives to Turkey, Thanksgiving - Side Dishes, Thanksgiving - Nicknames, Thanksgiving - Popular culture, Thanksgiving - Source Read more here: » Thanksgiving: Encyclopedia II - Thanksgiving - Thanksgiving in North America |
| |
| | | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese assaults Although not an attack on United States territory in North America, the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor which drew the United States into World War II was but the precursor to a number of Japanese assaults on the North American mainland.
Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Ellwood shelling.
The United States mainland was first shelled by the Axis on February 23, 1942 when the Japanese submarine I-17 attacked the Ellwood oil production facilities ...
See also:Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese assaults, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Ellwood shelling, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - The Battle of Los Angeles, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - The San Francisco Bay Area on alert, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Battle of the Aleutian Islands, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Attacks on Oregon, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Fire balloons, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Proposed flying boat bombing raids, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - I-400/Aichi M6A plan, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese land based long-range bombers, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese invasion plans, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German assaults, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German sabotage, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - U-Boat operations, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Aircraft and rockets, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German plans for invasion, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Italian plans, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - New York Harbor Attack Read more here: » Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II: Encyclopedia II - Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese assaults |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Tim Thomas - Career in North America Thomas started his hockey career in the NCAA in 1993, playing for the University of Vermont team. He was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 1994 NHL entry draft as their #9 pick, #217 overall, but continued at Vermont until the 1997-98 season, when he played for the Birmingham Bulls in the ECHL as well as for the Houston Aeros in the IHL, and then transferred to Helsinki IFK. For the 1998-99 season, Thomas initially returned to North America, playing 15 games for the Hamilton Bulldog ...
See also:Tim Thomas, Tim Thomas - Career in North America, Tim Thomas - Career in Finland, Tim Thomas - International play, Tim Thomas - Career statistics, Tim Thomas - Regular season Read more here: » Tim Thomas: Encyclopedia II - Tim Thomas - Career in North America |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Lutheranism - Lutheranism in North America In the U.S., congregations are grouped into over 20 different denominations. The three largest Lutheran bodies in the United States are, in order of size: the more liberal Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the more conservative Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS), and the most conservative of the three, the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). These denominations provide seminaries, pastoral care, and Sunday School and liturgical materials. Local congregations contribute funds to support them and receive services and materials. Denomin ...
See also:Lutheranism, Lutheranism - History of Lutheranism, Lutheranism - Early history, Lutheranism - Religious war, Lutheranism - Results of the Lutheran Reformation, Lutheranism - Lutheran doctrine, Lutheranism - The Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, Lutheranism - Central doctrines, Lutheranism - Lutheran religious practices, Lutheranism - Lutheran ecumenism, Lutheranism - Lutheranism in North America, Lutheranism - Denominational organization, Lutheranism - Inter-denomination relations, Lutheranism - Lutheran publishers, Lutheranism - Modern Lutheranism in Europe, Lutheranism - Lutherans in Australia, Lutheranism - International bodies Read more here: » Lutheranism: Encyclopedia II - Lutheranism - Lutheranism in North America |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Lutheranism - Lutheranism in North America In the U.S., congregations are grouped into over 20 different denominations.
By far the largest is the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
The next largest is the more conservative Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod (LCMS). More conservative than the LCMS are two synods that are in communion with each other: the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod(ELS). These denominations provide seminaries, pastoral care, and Sunday School and liturgical materials. Local congregations contri ...
See also:Lutheranism, Lutheranism - History of Lutheranism, Lutheranism - Early history, Lutheranism - Religious war, Lutheranism - Results of the Lutheran Reformation, Lutheranism - Lutheran doctrine, Lutheranism - The Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, Lutheranism - Central doctrines, Lutheranism - Lutheran religious practices, Lutheranism - Lutheran ecumenism, Lutheranism - Lutheranism in North America, Lutheranism - Denominational organization, Lutheranism - Inter-denomination relations, Lutheranism - Lutheran publishers, Lutheranism - Modern Lutheranism in Europe, Lutheranism - Lutherans in Australia, Lutheranism - International bodies, Lutheranism - External link Read more here: » Lutheranism: Encyclopedia II - Lutheranism - Lutheranism in North America |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German assaults
Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German sabotage.
Adolf Hitler ordered German saboteurs to wreak havoc on America. On June 12, 1942, the U-Boat Innsbruck offloaded four men with explosives and plans on Long Island [3], New York. A Coast Guardsman spotted them, and told his superiors. They planned to blow up hydroelectric dams, canal locks, and a railway station, among other locations. This operation ...
See also:Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese assaults, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Ellwood shelling, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - The Battle of Los Angeles, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - The San Francisco Bay Area on alert, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Battle of the Aleutian Islands, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Attacks on Oregon, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Fire balloons, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Proposed flying boat bombing raids, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - I-400/Aichi M6A plan, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese land based long-range bombers, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese invasion plans, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German assaults, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German sabotage, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - U-Boat operations, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Aircraft and rockets, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German plans for invasion, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Italian plans, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - New York Harbor Attack Read more here: » Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II: Encyclopedia II - Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German assaults |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Italian plans
Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - New York Harbor Attack.
Fascist Italy planned to damage dock facilities and sink ships moored in New York Harbor using Maiale Midget submarines. In 1943 preparations were well underway to deploy these weapons against the United States.
The Regia Aeronautica (Italian Air Force), working in conjunction with the Regia Marina (Italian Navy), prepared two long-range Cantieri Zappata CANT Z.511 flying boats for the operation. The CANT Z.51 ...
See also:Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese assaults, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Ellwood shelling, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - The Battle of Los Angeles, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - The San Francisco Bay Area on alert, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Battle of the Aleutian Islands, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Attacks on Oregon, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Fire balloons, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Proposed flying boat bombing raids, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - I-400/Aichi M6A plan, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese land based long-range bombers, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Japanese invasion plans, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German assaults, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German sabotage, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - U-Boat operations, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Aircraft and rockets, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - German plans for invasion, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Italian plans, Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - New York Harbor Attack Read more here: » Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II: Encyclopedia II - Attacks on United States territory in North America during World War II - Italian plans |
| |
| | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - Ambulance - Ambulances in North America
Ambulance - Ambulance types.
Ambulances in both the United States and Canada are defined by KKK-1822E requirements which defines several categories of ambulances.
Type I Ambulances are based on the chassis-cabs of light duty pickup-trucks,
Type II Ambulances are based in modern passenger/cargo vans,
Type III Ambulances are based on chassis-cabs of light duty vans,
Extreme Duty versions of both Type I and Type III are also now authorized based ...
See also:Ambulance, Ambulance - Ambulances in North America, Ambulance - Ambulance types, Ambulance - Ambulance Providers, Ambulance - Service Level, Ambulance - Need for Flexibility, Ambulance - Ambulances in France & Europe, Ambulance - First responders vehicles, Ambulance - Hospital ambulances, Ambulance - Special warning devices and traffic law, Ambulance - Ambulances in the UK, Ambulance - Private ambulance companies, Ambulance - Military ambulances Read more here: » Ambulance: Encyclopedia II - Ambulance - Ambulances in North America |
| |
| | | | | | North America: Encyclopedia II - North America - Physical features Plate tectonics recognizes the vast majority of North America as being the surface of the North American Plate. Parts of California and western Mexico are known for being the edge of the Pacific Plate, with the two plates meeting along the San Andreas fault.
The continent can be divided into four great regions (each of which contains many sub-regions): the Great Plains stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Canadian Arctic; the geologically young, mountainous west, including the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, California and Alas ...
See also:North America, North America - Geography, North America - Physical features, North America - Territories and regions, North America - Usage, North America - Table of territories and regions Read more here: » North America: Encyclopedia II - North America - Physical features |
| |
| | | | Top | Page 4 » Page 5 « | |
| |
|
|
Search the Global Oneness web site |
|
|
|
