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[ { "docid": "495619", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Natalie Portman Natalie Portman (born Neta-Lee Hershlag; June 9, 1981) is a film actress, producer, and director with dual Israeli and American citizenship. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Portman made her feature film debut as Mathilda, the young protégée of a hitman, in \"\" (1994). While still in high school, she gained international recognition for starring as Padmé Amidala in \"\" and received critical acclaim for playing a precocious teenager in the drama \"Anywhere but Here\" (both 1999). From 1999 to 2003, Portman attended Harvard University for a bachelor's" }, { "docid": "495631", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "that because of them she was a \"paedophile's dream\"? Portman nodded a bit uncomfortably, stating that it \"dictated a lot of my choices afterwards 'cos it scared me...it made me reluctant to do sexy stuff, especially when I was young\". Also in 1997, Portman was cast as Padmé Amidala in the \"Star Wars\" prequel trilogy. The first film, \"The Phantom Menace\", began filming in June 1997 and opened in May 1999. Following production on \"The Phantom Menace\", she initially turned down a lead role in the film \"Anywhere but Here\" after learning it would involve a sex scene, but director" }, { "docid": "17327866", "title": "Natalie Portman filmography", "text": "played Padmé Amidala in the first of the \"Star Wars\" prequel trilogy \"\" which garnered her international recognition. She reprised the role in its sequels \"\" (2002), and \"\" (2005). For her role as a stripper in the 2004 romantic drama \"Closer\" she received the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture, and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Two years later Portman portrayed vigilante Evey Hammond in the political thriller \"V for Vendetta\" for which she received the Saturn Award for Best Actress. In the same year, she hosted \"Saturday Night Live\"." }, { "docid": "13543801", "title": "Padmé Amidala", "text": "“Padme is very Leia-esque in her own right, but she has the advantage of being, well Natalie Portman.”Padme Amidala is a classic sex symbol of the 2000s and the definitive Star Wars sex symbol. Padmé Amidala Padmé Amidala Naberrie is a fictional character in the \"Star Wars\" franchise, appearing in the prequel trilogy portrayed by Natalie Portman. She served as the Princess of Theed and later Queen of Naboo. After her reign, she became a senator in the Galactic Senate, an anti-war movement spokesperson, and co-founder of the opposition-faction that later emerged as the Rebel Alliance. She was secretly married" } ]

[ { "docid": "495620", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "degree in psychology. She continued acting while at university, starring in The Public Theater's 2001 revival of Anton Chekhov's play \"The Seagull\" and the sequel \"\" (2002). In 2004, Portman was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and won a Golden Globe Award for playing a mysterious stripper in \"Closer\". The \"Star Wars\" prequel trilogy concluded with \"\" (2005), following which Portman portrayed a wide variety of roles. She played Evey Hammond in \"V for Vendetta\" (2006), Anne Boleyn in \"The Other Boleyn Girl\" (2008), and a troubled ballerina in the psychological horror film \"Black Swan\" (2010)," }, { "docid": "495658", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "2014. The couple subsequently announced plans to relocate to Paris with Portman stating that she would like to become a French citizen. In 2016, the family returned to Los Angeles from Paris. Natalie Portman Natalie Portman (born Neta-Lee Hershlag; June 9, 1981) is a film actress, producer, and director with dual Israeli and American citizenship. She is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Portman made her feature film debut as Mathilda, the young protégée of a hitman, in \"\" (1994). While still in high school, she gained international recognition for starring as" }, { "docid": "17327865", "title": "Natalie Portman filmography", "text": "Natalie Portman filmography Natalie Portman is an actress, producer, and director with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Portman made her film debut in Luc Besson's \"\" where she starred as a vengeful child assassin. She followed this by appearing in Michael Mann's crime thriller \"Heat\" (1995), Ted Demme's romantic comedy \"Beautiful Girls\" (1996), and Tim Burton's science fiction comedy \"Mars Attacks!\" (1996). Three years later, her supporting role as the precocious, responsible daughter of a narcissistic mother played by Susan Sarandon in the drama \"Anywhere but Here\" earned Portman her first Golden Globe Award nomination. In the same year, Portman" }, { "docid": "495633", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "opened in April 2000. After filming \"Where the Heart Is\", Portman moved into the dorms of Harvard University to pursue her bachelor's degree in psychology. She said in a 1999 interview that, with the exception of the \"Star Wars\" prequels, she would not act for the next four years in order to concentrate on studying. During the summer break from June to September 2000, Portman filmed \"\" in Sydney, along with additional production in London. In July 2001, Portman opened in New York City's Public Theater production of Chekhov's \"The Seagull\", directed by Mike Nichols; she played the role of" }, { "docid": "613061", "title": "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace", "text": "Saché), Worst Screen Couple (Jake Lloyd and Natalie Portman), and Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best won the Worst Supporting Actor category. A sequel, \"\", was released in 2002. A second sequel, \"\", was released in 2005. The story continues a decade later with Anakin Skywalker now grown to adulthood with the character now played by Hayden Christensen. Footnotes Citations Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is" }, { "docid": "17327868", "title": "Natalie Portman filmography", "text": "\"\" (2013). In 2015, she starred in Terrence Malick's romantic drama \"Knight of Cups\", and made her feature film directorial debut with \"A Tale of Love and Darkness\", an adaptation of Amos Oz's autobiographical novel of the same name; she also starred in the film. The following year, Portman played Jacqueline Kennedy in the biographical drama \"Jackie\", for which she received nominations for Best Actress at the BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards. Natalie Portman filmography Natalie Portman is an actress, producer, and director with dual American and Israeli citizenship. Portman made her film debut in Luc Besson's \"\" where" }, { "docid": "495629", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "girl who is prepared to commit murder to get the lead in a school play. Portman and future pop star Britney Spears were chosen as the understudies for star Laura Bell Bundy. In 1993, she auditioned for the role of an orphan child who befriends a middle-aged hitman (played by Jean Reno) in Luc Besson's film, \".\" Soon after getting the part, she took her paternal grandmother's maiden name, \"Portman\", as her stage name in the interest of privacy and to protect her family's identity. \"Léon: The Professional\" opened in 1994, marking her feature film debut. During the mid-1990s, Portman" }, { "docid": "495635", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "as a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The final \"Star Wars\" prequel, \"\", was released on May 19, 2005. The film was the highest grossing domestic film of that year and was voted Favorite Motion Picture at the People's Choice Awards. Also in 2005, Portman filmed \"Free Zone\" and director Miloš Forman's \"Goya's Ghosts\". Forman had not seen any of her work but thought she looked like a Goya painting, so he requested a meeting. Portman hosted live television sketch comedy show \"Saturday Night Live\" on March 4, 2006. In a SNL Digital Short, she portrays" }, { "docid": "495630", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "had several film roles, including \"Heat\", \"Everyone Says I Love You\", and \"Mars Attacks!\". Her performance in the small ensemble film \"Beautiful Girls\" garnered significant acclaim. She was the first choice to play Juliet in \"William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet\", but producers felt her age wasn't suitable. In 1997, Portman played the role of Anne Frank in a Broadway adaptation of \"The Diary of Anne Frank\". It was after 1996's \"Beautiful Girls\" that Portman grew reluctant to accept roles where her character was a sexualized youngster. In an interview with \"Guardian\" feature writer Simon Hattenstone asked if Portman was aware" }, { "docid": "668168", "title": "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith", "text": "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the sixth entry in the \"Star Wars\" film series and stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Frank Oz. A sequel to \"\" (1999) and \"\" (2002), it is the third and final installment in the \"Star Wars\" prequel trilogy. The film begins three years after the onset of the Clone Wars. The Jedi" }, { "docid": "612979", "title": "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace", "text": "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a 1999 American epic space opera written and directed by George Lucas, produced by Lucasfilm and distributed by 20th Century Fox. It is the first installment in the \"Star Wars\" prequel trilogy and stars Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Pernilla August, and Frank Oz. The film is set 32 years before the original film, and follows Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi as they protect Queen Amidala in hopes of securing" }, { "docid": "668235", "title": "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith", "text": "duel to the death. In the latter mode, two players team up to combat increasingly difficult waves of enemies. Footnotes Citations Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. It is the sixth entry in the \"Star Wars\" film series and stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Frank Oz. A sequel to \"\" (1999) and \"\" (2002), it is the third and final" }, { "docid": "614578", "title": "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones", "text": "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones is a 2002 American epic space opera film directed by George Lucas and written by Lucas and Jonathan Hales. It is the second installment of the \"Star Wars\" prequel trilogy, and stars Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz. Set ten years after the events in \"\", the galaxy is on the brink of civil war, with thousands of planetary systems threatening to secede from the Galactic Republic. After" }, { "docid": "495628", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "and Arabic. Portman started dancing lessons at age four and performed in local troupes. At the age of 10, a Revlon agent asked her to become a child model, but she turned down the offer to focus on acting. In a magazine interview, Portman said that she was \"different from the other kids. I was more ambitious. I knew what I liked and what I wanted, and I worked very hard. I was a very serious kid.\" On school holidays, Portman attended theater camps. When she was 10, Portman auditioned for the 1992 off-Broadway show \"Ruthless!,\" a musical about a" }, { "docid": "495627", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "star.\" At Harvard, Portman was Alan Dershowitz's research assistant. While attending Harvard, she was a resident of Lowell House and wrote a letter to the \"Harvard Crimson\" in response to an essay critical of Israeli actions toward Palestinians. Portman returned to Israel and took graduate courses at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in the spring of 2004. In March 2006, she was a guest lecturer at a Columbia University course in terrorism and counterterrorism, where she spoke about her 2006 film, \"V for Vendetta\". Portman has professed an interest in foreign languages since childhood and has studied French, Japanese, German," }, { "docid": "495621", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. Portman went on to star in the romantic comedy \"No Strings Attached\" (2011) and featured as Jane Foster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films \"Thor\" (2011) and \"\" (2013). For portraying Jacqueline Kennedy in the biopic \"Jackie\" (2016), Portman received her third Oscar nomination. Portman's directorial ventures include the short film \"Eve\" (2008) and the biographical drama \"A Tale of Love and Darkness\" (2015). In 2008, she served as the youngest jury member of the Cannes Film Festival. Portman is vocal about the politics of America and Israel, and is" }, { "docid": "495654", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Genesis Prize recipient for 2018, which includes $2,000,000 in prize money. The following April, Portman announced that she did not plan to attend the award ceremony scheduled for June, due to “recent events in Israel” that left her feeling uncomfortable attending public events there. The ceremony was cancelled in consequence. Portman later clarified that she is not boycotting Israel, but did not want to \"appear as endorsing\" Netanyahu, who was set to give a speech at the ceremony. In January 2018 she donated $50,000 to Time's Up . In February 2018 Portman advocated believing women and listening their voice, supported" }, { "docid": "495640", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "the 61st Annual Cannes Film Festival jury. Portman's directorial debut, \"Eve\", opened the 65th Venice International Film Festival's shorts competition in September 2008. The short film, about a young woman who is dragged along on her grandmother's romantic date, was screened out of competition and Portman drew inspiration for the character from her own grandmother. In 2009, she starred opposite Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal in the drama film \"Brothers\", a remake of the 2004 Danish film of the same name. Also in 2009, Portman starred in a commercial called \"Greed\" directed by Roman Polanski. Portman played a young ballerina" }, { "docid": "19221196", "title": "Rey (Star Wars)", "text": "\"the Force awakens in Rey\" and that her character carries a lightsaber. He said that demand for Rey products was underestimated. Abrams said, \"I will say that it seems preposterous and wrong that the main character of the movie is not well represented in what is clearly a huge piece of the \"Star Wars\" world in terms of merchandising.\" Regarding Rey's relative absence in \"Star Wars\" merchandising, CBBC presenter and voice actor Christopher Johnson stated: \"It still baffles me to this day that some toy manufacturers don't think that girls want to play with 'superhero' toys and that boys aren't" }, { "docid": "19904831", "title": "Star Wars: Ahsoka", "text": "Star Wars: Ahsoka Star Wars: Ahsoka is a \"Star Wars\" young adult novel by E. K. Johnston, published in October 2016. Set between the events of the 3D CGI animated television series \"\" (2008–present) and \"Star Wars Rebels\" (2014–2018), it is centered on the character Ahsoka Tano, the former apprentice of Anakin Skywalker. \"Ahsoka\" explores what happens to the titular character between her departure from \"Star Wars: The Clone Wars\" and her reappearance in \"Star Wars Rebels\". A year after the events of \"\", Anakin has succumbed to the dark side and become Darth Vader, and Ahsoka has gone into" }, { "docid": "495648", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Later, at a naming ceremony, Portman named a baby gorilla Gukina, which means \"to play.\" Portman has been an advocate of environmental causes since childhood, when she joined an environmental song and dance troupe known as World Patrol Kids. She is also a member of the One Voice movement. Portman has also supported anti-poverty activities. In 2004 and 2005, she traveled to Uganda, Guatemala, and Ecuador as the Ambassador of Hope for FINCA International, an organization that promotes micro-lending to help finance women-owned businesses in developing countries. In an interview conducted backstage at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia and" }, { "docid": "613008", "title": "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace", "text": "of the lightsaber battles. Lucas and McCallum were so impressed with the test tape that they gave Park the role of Maul. His voice was considered \"too squeaky\" and was dubbed over in post-production by Peter Serafinowicz. Keira Knightley's parents tried to convince her not to audition, but the teenage actress still sought a role since she was a \"Star Wars\" fan. The casting was influenced by Knightley's remarkable similarity to Natalie Portman, with the actress admitting their mothers could not tell each other apart. Knightley was reported to have \"cried every single day\" due to finding the wardrobe uncomfortable." }, { "docid": "495634", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Nina alongside Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, and Philip Seymour Hoffman. The play opened at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. That same year, she was one of many celebrities who made cameo appearances in the 2001 comedy \"Zoolander\". Portman was cast in a small role in the 2003 drama film \"Cold Mountain\". In 2004, Portman appeared in the independent movies \"Garden State\" and \"Closer\". \"Garden State\" was an official selection of the Sundance Film Festival and won Best First Feature at the Independent Spirit Awards. Her performance as Alice in \"Closer\" earned her a Supporting Actress Golden Globe as well" }, { "docid": "495632", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Wayne Wang and actress Susan Sarandon (who played Portman's mother in the film) demanded a rewrite of the script. Portman was shown a new draft, and she decided to accept the role. The film opened in late 1999, and she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Ann August. Critic Mary Elizabeth Williams of \"Salon\" called Portman \"astonishing\" and said that \"[u]nlike any number of actresses her age, she's neither too maudlin nor too plucky.\" She then signed on to play the lead role of a teenage mother in \"Where the Heart Is\", which" }, { "docid": "495644", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "banned a Dior advertisement that featured Portman wearing Dior mascara after a complaint from Dior's competitor, L'Oreal. The ASA ruled that the photographs of Portman \"misleadingly exaggerated the likely effects of the product\". By February 2012, Portman had signed on for two Terrence Malick projects, \"Knight of Cups\" and \"Song to Song\", both initially planned for release within two years. In April 2012, Portman starred in Paul McCartney's music video, \"My Valentine\", alongside Johnny Depp. Portman also starred in the Western film \"Jane Got a Gun\". In July 2013, Portman announced she had chosen an adaptation of Israeli author Amos" }, { "docid": "1551788", "title": "Star Wars Holiday Special", "text": "to \"The Star Wars Holiday Special\" as canon in a 2015 interview. After being introduced by the special, the character Boba Fett and the planet Kashyyyk have gone on to play integral roles in the franchise, making their first film appearances in \"The Empire Strikes Back\" and \"\", respectively. Apart from this, more specific references to \"The Star Wars Holiday Special\" have been made including: Footnotes Citations Bibliography Star Wars Holiday Special The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 1978 American musical science fiction television film set in the \"Star Wars\" galaxy. It stars the original film's main cast, Chewbacca's" }, { "docid": "495624", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "years later. In 1984, when Portman was three years old, the family moved to the United States, where her father received his medical training. Portman, a dual citizen of the United States and Israel, has said that although she \"really love[s] the States... my heart's in Jerusalem. That's where I feel at home.\" Portman and her family first lived in Washington, D.C., but relocated to Connecticut in 1988 and then moved to Jericho, New York, on Long Island, in 1990. While living in the Washington, D.C. area, Portman attended Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School in Rockville, Maryland. Portman learned" }, { "docid": "495642", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "\"Black Swan\". Sarah Lane, one of Portman's dancing doubles in the film, claimed that Portman performed only about five percent of the full-body shots, adding that she was asked by the film's producers not to speak publicly about it during the Oscar season. Director Aronofsky defended Portman by issuing a statement insisting that Portman performed 80 percent of the on-screen dancing in the movie. Portman was trained by professional ballerina Mary Helen Bowers for her role in the film and later wrote the foreword to Bowers' book, \"Ballet Beautiful\". Portman co-starred in the 2011 film \"No Strings Attached\", alongside Ashton" }, { "docid": "16715558", "title": "Star Wars Roleplaying Game (Fantasy Flight Games)", "text": "fatal hit or pivotal skill-check failure.Example: \"I'm drawing my pistol...\" \"Did you remember to retrieve your pistol when you fell down that hillside last scene?\" These items can be used with \"Edge of the Empire\", \"Age of Rebellion\" and/or \"Force and Destiny\". Star Wars Roleplaying Game (Fantasy Flight Games) The \"Star Wars Roleplaying Game\" is a tabletop role-playing game set in the \"Star Wars\" universe first published by Fantasy Flight Games in August 2012. It consists of three different standalone games, each one conceived to play a particular type of character: A fourth line, based in the era of the" }, { "docid": "19632887", "title": "Star Wars: Thrawn", "text": "Star Wars: Thrawn Star Wars: Thrawn (also known simply as Thrawn) is a \"Star Wars\" novel by Timothy Zahn, published on April 11, 2017 by Del Rey Books. It chronicles the origins of Grand Admiral Thrawn, a popular character originating from the \"Star Wars Legends\" line of works, which were declared non-canon to the franchise after Lucasfilm redefined \"Star Wars\" continuity in April 2014. The novel was announced in July 2016 alongside news that the character Thrawn would be reintroduced into the \"Star Wars\" franchise on the 3D CGI animated television series \"Star Wars Rebels\". A sequel to the novel," }, { "docid": "19221215", "title": "Rey (Star Wars)", "text": "take what he says with a grain of salt and look elsewhere [within the story] for hints of Rey's lineage.\" Rey (Star Wars) Rey is a fictional character in the \"Star Wars\" franchise portrayed by English actress Daisy Ridley. First appearing as the main character in \"\", Rey is a scavenger who was left behind on the planet Jakku when she was a child, and later becomes involved with the Resistance's conflict with the First Order when her solitary life is interrupted by BB-8, the droid of ace Resistance pilot Poe Dameron, and a runaway Stormtrooper named Finn. Screenwriter Michael" }, { "docid": "360386", "title": "Star Wars", "text": "Lucasfilm announced the creation of the \"Star Wars Legends\" brand. Although Thrawn had been designated a \"Legends\" character in 2014, he was reintroduced into the canon in the 2016 third season of \"Rebels\", with Zahn returning to write more novels based in the character, and set in the new canon. Marvel Comics published a \"Star Wars\" comic book series from 1977 to 1986. Original \"Star Wars\" comics were serialized in the Marvel magazine \"Pizzazz\" between 1977 and 1979. The 1977 installments were the first original \"Star Wars\" stories not directly adapted from the films to appear in print form, as" }, { "docid": "495657", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "the two began a relationship, which ended in September 2008. Portman began dating French ballet dancer Benjamin Millepied in 2009. The couple met while she was filming \"Black Swan\", for which he was the choreographer. In December 2010, Portman announced their engagement and confirmed her pregnancy. Portman and Millepied married in a Jewish ceremony in Big Sur, California on August 4, 2012. The couple has two children: a son, Aleph (born June 2011), and a daughter, Amalia (born February 2017). In January 2013, the Paris Opera Ballet announced that Millepied had accepted the position of director of dance, beginning September" }, { "docid": "495645", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Oz's autobiographical novel \"A Tale of Love and Darkness\" as her directorial feature debut. Portman also starred in the film and was a co-writer on the script. \"A Tale of Love and Darkness\" premiered at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival. In 2016, Portman played the title role in director Pablo Larrain's \"Jackie\", a biographical drama about 1960s American First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, following the death of her husband, President John F. Kennedy. The performance earned her a SAG Award in addition to nominations for the Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and BAFTA Award for Best Actress. In 2018, Portman starred" }, { "docid": "495652", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "in North America to fundraise for one of Free The Children’s all-girls schools in Kenya. As incentives for the contest winner, she offered her designer Rodarte dress, worn at the red carpet premiere of \"Black Swan\", along with tickets to her next premiere. Free the Children's all-girls school was also the beneficiary of proceeds from sales of Nude Grege #169, the lipstick Portman designed for Christian Dior. It was announced in May 2012, that Portman would be working with watch designer Richard Mille to develop a limited-edition timepiece with proceeds supporting Free the Children. In February 2015, Portman was among" }, { "docid": "495651", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "is a really big deal – but I think he's a very moral person.\" In 2010, Portman's activist work and popularity with young people earned her a nomination for VH1's Do Something Awards, which is dedicated to honoring individuals who do good. In 2011, Portman and her then-fiancé Benjamin Millepied were among the signers of a petition to President Obama in support of same-sex marriage. Portman supported Obama's re-election campaign. In January 2011, Portman became an ambassador of Free the Children, an international charity and educational partner, spearheading their Power of a Girl campaign. She hosted a contest challenging girls" }, { "docid": "495639", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "not coasting on her looks … She uses her appeal to simultaneously flirt with and taunt the gambler across the table.\" Portman voiced Bart Simpson's girlfriend Darcy in the episode \"Little Big Girl\" of \"The Simpsons\" 18th season. She appeared in Paul McCartney's music video \"Dance Tonight\" from his 2007 album \"Memory Almost Full\", directed by Michel Gondry. Portman co-starred in the Wes Anderson short film \"Hotel Chevalier\", opposite Jason Schwartzman. That same year, she founded the production company, Handsomecharlie Films as a reference to her dog Charlie, who died. In May 2008, Portman served as the youngest member of" }, { "docid": "495653", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "other alumni of Harvard University including Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, Darren Aronofsky and Susan Faludi who wrote an open letter to the school demanding it divest its $35,900,000,000 endowment from coal, gas, and oil companies. Later that year in May, she spoke at the annual Harvard Class Day to the graduating class of 2015. Portman, an Israeli-American, has become increasingly vocal about her views on the Israeli government, specifically Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Portman was critical of Netanyahu’s re-election in 2015, stating that she was “disappointed” and often found his comments racist. In November 2017, Portman was announced as the" }, { "docid": "495637", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "accent, and she famously had her head shaved. Portman has commented on \"V for Vendetta\" political relevance and mentioned that the main character, who recruits Evey to join an underground anti-government group, is \"often bad and does things that you don't like\" and that \"being from Israel was a reason I wanted to do this because terrorism and violence are such a daily part of my conversations since I was little.\" She said the film \"doesn't make clear good or bad statements. It respects the audience enough to take away their own opinion\". Both \"Goya's Ghosts\" and \"Free Zone\" received" }, { "docid": "7720020", "title": "Star Wars: Republic", "text": "Star Wars: Republic Star Wars: Republic is an American comic book series set in the fictional \"Star Wars\" universe. The series was published by Dark Horse Comics from 1998 to February 2006. The series was originally titled simply \"Star Wars\", but acquired its \"Republic\" title at issue 46. The entire series comprises 83 issues. The \"Star Wars: Republic\" series is one of a number of comic book series set in the \"Star Wars\" expanded universe. The events in \"Star Wars: Republic\" are set in roughly the same fictional timeframe as the \"Star Wars\" film prequel trilogy. Character development builds on" }, { "docid": "495623", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Austria and Russia. Natalie's paternal grandparents, Mania (née Portman) and Zvi Yehuda Hershlag, were Jewish immigrants to Israel. Zvi, born in Poland, moved to what was then Mandatory Palestine in 1938 and eventually became an economics professor. His parents died at the Auschwitz Concentration Camp. One of Natalie's paternal great-grandmothers was born in Romania and was a spy for British Intelligence during World War II. Portman's parents met at a Jewish student center at Ohio State University, where her mother was selling tickets. They corresponded after her father returned to Israel and were married when her mother visited a few" }, { "docid": "1989556", "title": "Clone Wars (Star Wars)", "text": "claims that \"like Palpatine, the Bush administration has been able to feed on people's fears to gain more power\". Lucas stated that the Iraq conflict \"didn't exist\" when he developed the Clone Wars, but he did see parallels between the Vietnam conflict that inspired \"Star Wars\" and the conflict in Iraq. \"Star Wars\" producer Rick McCallum also said that the Clone Wars was developed before the War in Iraq, and he added that Lucas \"is a product of Vietnam\". Chris Taylor called the Clone Wars \"a major part of Star Wars lore\". In its attempt to keep its \"Star Wars\"" }, { "docid": "17463655", "title": "Angry Birds Star Wars II", "text": "and the TV show Rebels update, the former Watto's shop, which was a separate area of the game to buy usable birds/pigs, was removed and was merged within the character swap menu. In \"Angry Birds Star Wars II\", birds and pigs play the roles of characters from the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Characters from the original trilogy and the television show \"Star Wars Rebels\" also make appearances in bird/pig form. In official books and annuals, characters' names are changed to fit whether they are portrayed by bird or pig. (e.g. Boba Fett becomes Boba Fatt). The game was released on" }, { "docid": "7128913", "title": "Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy", "text": "in free play mode. The player can unlock the \"Use Old Save\" extra, which imports all unlocked characters from \"Lego Star Wars\" for use in free play; however, a \"Lego Star Wars\" saved game must be present on the same memory card that contains \"Lego Star Wars II\"s save data. Players can create two customized characters in the Mos Eisley cantina. These characters can be built using both miscellaneous parts and those of unlocked characters; 2,258,163,204 combinations are possible. Entering two cheat codes, publicized by IGN, makes pieces for a Santa Claus character available. The game generates names for the" }, { "docid": "19537450", "title": "Star Wars: Tarkin", "text": "The Walt Disney Company, most of the licensed \"Star Wars\" novels and comics produced since the originating 1977 film \"Star Wars\" were rebranded as \"Star Wars Legends\" and declared non-canon to the franchise in April 2014. \"Tarkin\" was subsequently announced as one of the first four canon novels to be released in 2014 and 2015. Star Wars: Tarkin Star Wars: Tarkin is a \"Star Wars\" novel by James Luceno, published in November 2014. Set between the films \"\" and \"A New Hope\", it follows the rise of the character Grand Moff Tarkin. \"Tarkin\" was one of the first four novels" }, { "docid": "18096519", "title": "Technology in Star Wars", "text": "(though technically not part of the \"Star Wars\" canon). The laser weapons in \"Star Wars\" use the same principle concepts of a laser being a light source. Light sources produce light in a series of waves. The waves spread in all directions, unless controlled. Controlling or containing the direction of light energy is also known as synchronization. This concentration of energy in one direction gives it strong and sometimes powerful intensity. Lasers have different uses for military purposes, many of which strongly differ from what is seen in \"Star Wars\", but still follow the same concepts of concentrating energy and/or" }, { "docid": "16715531", "title": "Star Wars Roleplaying Game (Fantasy Flight Games)", "text": "Star Wars Roleplaying Game (Fantasy Flight Games) The \"Star Wars Roleplaying Game\" is a tabletop role-playing game set in the \"Star Wars\" universe first published by Fantasy Flight Games in August 2012. It consists of three different standalone games, each one conceived to play a particular type of character: A fourth line, based in the era of the movie \"\", was released in September 2016. It currently only consists of a Beginner Game with no announced plans to expand the line with any other products. In the 2000s, Wizards of the Coast (WotC) owned the license for all \"Star Wars\"<nowiki>'</nowiki>" }, { "docid": "9311326", "title": "Bob Portman", "text": "season, for an average of 29.5 points per game, also still a Creighton Bluejays school record. His brother Tom played basketball at Loyola Marymount University and his brother Bill played basketball at Gonzaga University. Portman played college basketball in an era where the NCAA did not allow college freshman to play on the varsity team. Thus, Portman played only three full seasons for the Creighton Bluejays, finishing 1,876 total points. Had Portman been able to play on the varsity squad, he most certainly would still be the school's all-time leading scorer. This feat is remarkable in another sense because Portman" }, { "docid": "12124544", "title": "Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber Duels", "text": "that is programmed to use a lightsaber. In \"Challenge Mode\", the player is given the choice to play as any character in the game currently unlocked, and enter a series of duels in which specific goals are set. If they are met, a blue Republic symbol will appear at the end of the duel. Each character has four challenges. Some challenges are more difficult than others, but they unlock powerful new characters like Kit Fisto, Mace Windu, and Plo Koon. Some battlefields can be unlocked as well like the Sarlacc Pit and Mustafar. Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Lightsaber" }, { "docid": "1989553", "title": "Clone Wars (Star Wars)", "text": "comic books set during the conflict. \"\" novelizes a story arc about Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos from eight unfinished episodes of \"The Clone Wars,\" and the \"Kanan\" comic book series depicts the eponymous \"Star Wars Rebels\" character Kanan Jarrus as Jedi Padawan Caleb Dume during the conflict. LucasArts also produced video games like \"\" and \"\" that depict the Clone Wars. Comparisons have been made between the political aspects of the Clone Wars and the events leading up to World War II. Radio host Clyde Lewis' article on historical similarities in \"Star Wars\" claims that Palpatine's tactics parallel those" }, { "docid": "495643", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "Kutcher. She was also an executive producer on the film. She then starred in \"Your Highness\", opposite James Franco and Danny McBride, and also played the role of Jane Foster in Kenneth Branagh's superhero film adaptation \"Thor\" and reprised the role in \"\". In 2010, Portman dropped out of the lead role of Elizabeth Bennet in the novel adaptation, \"Pride and Prejudice and Zombies\", but served as producer of the finished film, which was released in 2016. In 2010, Portman signed on with Dior and appeared in several of the company's advertising campaigns. In October 2012, Britain's Advertising Standards Authority" }, { "docid": "495625", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "to speak Hebrew while living on Long Island and attended a Jewish elementary school, the Solomon Schechter Day School of Nassau County in Jericho, New York. She graduated from Syosset High School in Syosset, Long Island in 1999. She studied ballet and modern dance at the American Theater Dance Workshop in New Hyde Park, New York, and attended the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts in Wheatley Heights, both on Long Island. Portman skipped the premiere of her film \",\" so she could study for her high school final exams. As a student, Portman co-authored two research papers" }, { "docid": "495649", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "appearing on the PBS program \"Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria\", she discussed microfinance. Host Fareed Zakaria said that he was \"generally wary of celebrities with fashionable causes\", but included the segment with Portman because \"she really knew her stuff\". In the \"Voices\" segment of the April 29, 2007, episode of the ABC Sunday morning program \"This Week with George Stephanopoulos\", Portman discussed her work with FINCA and how it can benefit women and children in Third World countries. In fall-2007, she visited several university campuses, including Harvard, USC, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford, Princeton, New York University, and Columbia, to inspire" }, { "docid": "495636", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "herself as an angry gangsta rapper (with comedian Andy Samberg as her partner in Viking garb) during a faux-interview with comedian Chris Parnell, saying she cheated at Harvard University while high on marijuana and cocaine. The song, titled \"Natalie's Rap,\" was released – alongside other sketches from the show – in 2009 on \"Incredibad\", an album by the Lonely Island. \"V for Vendetta\" opened in early 2006. Portman portrayed Evey Hammond, a young woman who is saved from secret police by anarchist freedom fighter V. Portman worked with a voice coach for the role, learning to speak with an English" }, { "docid": "495650", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "students with the power of microfinance and to encourage them to join the Village Banking Campaign to help families and communities lift themselves out of poverty. Portman is a supporter of the Democratic Party, and for the 2004 presidential election she campaigned for the Democratic nominee, Senator John Kerry. Prior to the 2008 presidential election, Portman supported Senator Hillary Clinton of New York in the Democratic primaries. She later campaigned for the eventual Democratic nominee, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois. In a 2008 interview, she also stated: \"I even like John McCain. I disagree with his war stance – which" }, { "docid": "495646", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "in the science fiction horror film \"Annihilation\", as a biologist and former soldier. Benjamin Lee of \"The Guardian\" called Portman \"a strong, fiercely compelling presence, investing us in both her mission and her interlinked marriage (flashbacks to her relationship with Isaac are surprisingly sweet, witty and sexy), providing an emotional center without the need for sentimentality.\" Portman, who is an advocate for animal rights, became a vegetarian when she was eight years old, a decision which came after she witnessed a demonstration of laser surgery on a chicken while attending a medical conference with her father. She became a vegan" }, { "docid": "19764570", "title": "Monopoly Star Wars", "text": "character selection, play begins with a perspective view of the board, with a starship representing each player flanking each side. These starships display player's current funds and properties available, and also have an identical character piece attached to the side of the ship. Traditional Monopoly properties are replaces with various \"Star Wars\" locales, whilst corner spaces such as Free Parking are kept the same. Instead of building houses and hotels, players accumulate starports. Once a player rolls their turn, the camera shifts to a side-view perspective. This sequence contains animation and clips from the films, which play out when players" }, { "docid": "495638", "title": "Natalie Portman", "text": "limited releases in 2006. Portman starred in the children's film \"Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium\", which began filming in April 2006 and was released in November 2007; she has said that she was \"excited to do a kids' movie.\" In late 2006, Portman filmed \"The Other Boleyn Girl\", a historical drama in which she plays Anne Boleyn; Eric Bana and Scarlett Johansson co-starred. In 2006, she filmed Wong Kar-wai's romantic-drama \"My Blueberry Nights\". She won acclaim for her role as gambler Leslie, because \"[f]or once she's not playing a waif or a child princess but a mature, full-bodied woman... but she's" }, { "docid": "19223288", "title": "Finn (Star Wars)", "text": "Finn (Star Wars) FN-2187 (Finn) is a fictional character in the \"Star Wars\" franchise. He first appeared in the 2015 film \"\" in which he is a stormtrooper for the First Order who flees and turns against it after being shocked by their cruelty in his first combat mission. He is portrayed by English actor John Boyega, who reprises the role in \"\". The idea for the character Finn came from \"Star Wars\" screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan. Colleague Michael Arndt, who had prepared an early draft of \"The Force Awakens\", revealed: And then we were struggling to figure out who the" }, { "docid": "15665019", "title": "Kinect Star Wars", "text": "\"Kinect Star Wars\" is Galactic Dance-off. Here players control one of several famous \"Star Wars\" characters through the use of the Kinect. Gameplay is similar to the \"Dance Central\" series in which players must dance in synchronization with the on-screen character. Cues to upcoming dance moves are shown to the player to ensure they can stay in synchronization with the character. The song selection consists of parodies with title and lyrics rewritten in a \"Star Wars\" theme. For example, Gwen Stefani's \"Hollaback Girl\" is rewritten as \"Hologram Girl\", and Village People's \"Y.M.C.A.\" is rewritten as \"Empire Today\". Dance locales are" }, { "docid": "19221179", "title": "Rey (Star Wars)", "text": "Rey (Star Wars) Rey is a fictional character in the \"Star Wars\" franchise portrayed by English actress Daisy Ridley. First appearing as the main character in \"\", Rey is a scavenger who was left behind on the planet Jakku when she was a child, and later becomes involved with the Resistance's conflict with the First Order when her solitary life is interrupted by BB-8, the droid of ace Resistance pilot Poe Dameron, and a runaway Stormtrooper named Finn. Screenwriter Michael Arndt said that he found Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy's offer to write the \"Star Wars\" sequel trilogy daunting in mid-2012," }, { "docid": "4905063", "title": "Lego Star Wars: The Video Game", "text": "published by Eidos Interactive and Giant Interactive Entertainment, with \"Star Wars\" assets licensed through LucasArts. Gameplay in \"Lego Star Wars\" is geared towards family play, and does not feature a game-over scenario. Given a specific set of characters in each scenario, based on a scene from each of the movies, up to two players can control them, using their different abilities. By walking up to another friendly character, the player can switch control over to that character; this interaction is necessary in order to use another character's abilities to complete certain puzzles. Studs can be collected by finding them, smashing" }, { "docid": "13181658", "title": "Star Wars: Battlefront (2004 video game)", "text": "to play a part in major Star Wars battles, however the lacking single player component and poor AI were points of concern. \"Star Wars: Battlefront\" encompasses battles between four main factions from both the original and prequel trilogies: the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) from the prequel era, and the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire from the original trilogy. In each faction, five different classes of character become available. Four main classes are similar for each faction, infantry, heavy weapons, pilot and sniper, while the fifth is unique. Each faction also has a non-playable hero character" }, { "docid": "5367157", "title": "Star Wars: X-Wing", "text": "of how immersive a game can be; they specifically praised the game's graphics, attention to detail, audio, and story. The Keyan Farlander character later appears in two New Jedi Order books, and Hasbro in 2008 created a Keyan Farlander action figure. He also appears as a B-Wing pilot in the \"Star Wars: X-Wing\" and \"Star Wars: Armada\" miniatures games produced by Fantasy Flight Games. Star Wars: X-Wing Star Wars: X-Wing is a space simulation video game, the first of the . The player's character flies starfighters, including the eponymous X-wing, for the Rebel Alliance as part of a narrative that" }, { "docid": "19004406", "title": "Star Wars Commander", "text": "Oppressor for 45,000 contraband, and train troops in a cantina. Ending Windows Support After almost three years of supporting the Windows platforms Disney ended support on 06/01/2017. Current players were given until 06/30/2017 to play with reduced functionality. Star Wars Commander Star Wars Commander is a freemium (\"Free Premium\") strategy video game for iOS, Windows and Android, developed by Disney Interactive. Star Wars Commander is a strategy game that combines attacks on other players with attacks against computer generated bases. The game's storyline is set in the Star Wars universe with player choosing to play for the Rebel Alliance or" }, { "docid": "11919857", "title": "Star Wars Day", "text": "\"\" and celebrate the Sith Lords and other villainous characters from the \"Star Wars\" series rather than the Jedi. Others celebrate this one day later, on May 6, citing \"Revenge of the Sixth\" as a better play on \"Sith\". The Los Angeles City Council declared May 25, 2007, as \"Star Wars\" Day, in honor of the 30th anniversary release date of \"Star Wars\". A separate initiative for observing Geek Pride Day on May 25 is based on the \"Star Wars\" connection along with ties to \"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy\" (Towel Day) and \"Discworld\". Star Wars Day \"Star Wars\"" }, { "docid": "666373", "title": "Languages in Star Wars", "text": "handled by Ben Burtt, sound designer for both the original and prequel trilogies. He created the alien dialogue out of existing non-English language phrases and their sounds, such as Quechua for Greedo in the original \"Star Wars\" film and Haya for the character Nien Nunb in \"Return of the Jedi\". He also used English, as in the original Star Wars where he synthesized originally English dialogue from a Western film until it sounded alien. Burtt said of the process: \"It usually meant doing some research and finding an existing language or several languages which were exotic and interesting, something that" }, { "docid": "4989052", "title": "Super Star Wars", "text": "platforming gameplay, with several different upgrades available to the standard blaster weapon. Luke can also wield a lightsaber after acquiring it from Obi Wan Kenobi. The end of the game has players reenacting Luke's Death Star trench run to destroy the Death Star, with Darth Vader confronting the player in his TIE Advanced x1. Artist Jon Knoles did the visual designs for the characters, while Harrison Fong drew the backgrounds. Fong recounted that he did very little concept drawing before rendering the characters on the computer \"because everybody knew what the \"Star Wars\" characters looked like.\" Originally, the game design" }, { "docid": "12415198", "title": "Star Wars Kid", "text": "\"The Sky Guy\" of the animated series \"Wander Over Yonder\", the wizard character Neckbeard makes moves with a bo staff similarly to the Star Wars Kid. The Star Wars Kid is featured as an easter egg in the Boston level of \"Tony Hawk's Underground 2\". Upon finding him after jumping up into an apartment, he can be seen showing off his Jedi moves. Star Wars Kid Star Wars Kid is a viral video made in 2002 by Ghyslain Raza in which he wields a golf ball retriever in imitation of Darth Maul's lightsaber moves from the film \"\", hence the" }, { "docid": "19537449", "title": "Star Wars: Tarkin", "text": "Star Wars: Tarkin Star Wars: Tarkin is a \"Star Wars\" novel by James Luceno, published in November 2014. Set between the films \"\" and \"A New Hope\", it follows the rise of the character Grand Moff Tarkin. \"Tarkin\" was one of the first four novels published in the franchise after Lucasfilm redefined \"Star Wars\" continuity in April 2014. \"Tarkin\" chronicles how Wilhuff Tarkin meets and aligns himself with Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader as the nascent Galactic Empire rises to power, prior to the events of \"A New Hope\", and explores Tarkin's origins. With the 2012 acquisition of Lucasfilm by" }, { "docid": "360406", "title": "Star Wars", "text": "\"Jaws\", \"Star Wars\" started the tradition of the summer blockbuster film in the entertainment industry, where films open on many screens at the same time and profitable franchises are important. It created the model for the major film trilogy and showed that merchandising rights on a film could generate more money than the film itself did. The \"Star Wars\" saga has inspired many fans to create their own non-canon material set in the \"Star Wars\" galaxy. In recent years, this has ranged from writing fan fiction to creating fan films. In 2002, Lucasfilm sponsored the first annual Official \"Star Wars\"" }, { "docid": "19003902", "title": "Star Wars: Aftermath", "text": "\"Aftermath\" Sinjir Rath Velus \"the first major gay hero\" in the franchise. After receiving some fan backlash, Wendig defended the inclusion of the character on his blog, writing \"If you can imagine a world where Luke Skywalker would be irritated that there were gay people around him, you completely missed the point of \"Star Wars\".\" Star Wars: Aftermath Star Wars: Aftermath is a \"Star Wars\" novel by Chuck Wendig, published on September 4, 2015 by Del Rey Books. Set soon after the events of the 1983 film \"Return of the Jedi\", \"Aftermath\" is the first of a trilogy that explores" }, { "docid": "11919856", "title": "Star Wars Day", "text": "variety of ways in social media and on television. Since 2013, The Walt Disney Company has officially observed the holiday with several \"Star Wars\" events and festivities at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney had purchased Lucasfilm including the rights to \"Star Wars\" in late 2012. Minor League baseball teams such as the Toledo Mud Hens and the Durham Bulls have worn special uniforms as part of \"Star Wars\" Day promotions. On \"Star Wars\" Day 2015, astronauts in the International Space Station watched \"Star Wars\". Some recognize the following day, May 5, as \"Revenge of the Fifth\", a play on" }, { "docid": "19004403", "title": "Star Wars Commander", "text": "Star Wars Commander Star Wars Commander is a freemium (\"Free Premium\") strategy video game for iOS, Windows and Android, developed by Disney Interactive. Star Wars Commander is a strategy game that combines attacks on other players with attacks against computer generated bases. The game's storyline is set in the Star Wars universe with player choosing to play for the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. Notable Star Wars characters that appear in the game include Darth Vader, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Leia Organa, R2-D2 and Luke Skywalker. The player can create their own base by earning coins and alloy. This game" }, { "docid": "9403310", "title": "Star Wars: Storm in the Glass", "text": "Star Wars: Storm in the Glass Star Wars: Storm in the Glass (, refers to operation of Persian Gulf War \"Desert Storm\"), sometimes translated as Star Wars: Tempest in a Teapot, is a humorous 2004 English-to-Russian movie spoof of the 1999 science fantasy film \"\" by popular Russian movie translator Dmitry \"Goblin\" Puchkov. In dubbing the film into Russian, Puchkov altered the plotline, character names, music, and certain visual effects to provide a different (and funny) experience to Russian-speaking audiences. The operational conditions on the boundless open spaces of the Far-Northern Galaxy have rapidly become complicated. On secret planets, persons" }, { "docid": "7932218", "title": "Star Wars: Empire", "text": "published on 21 May 2003 by Dark Horse Comics. The story is set in the \"Star Wars\" galaxy shortly before, and during the Battle of Yavin in \"\". Star Wars Empire: The Short, Happy Life of Roons Sewell is a two-part story arc in the Star Wars: Empire series of comic books written by Paul Chadwick. The first issue was published on 23 July 2003 by Dark Horse Comics. The story is set in the \"Star Wars\" galaxy one year before the Battle of Yavin in \"\" Star Wars Empire 13: What Sin Loyalty? is the 13th issue of the" }, { "docid": "19764574", "title": "Monopoly Star Wars", "text": "for the game in October–November 1997. \"Monopoly Star Wars\" received mixed reviews upon its release. It won the 1998 Software Publishers Association Award for \"Best Use of Visual Arts in Multimedia\". It made Eurogamer's December 2016 list of notable \"Star Wars\" spinoffs. Nick Smith of AllGame liked that the game did more than simply slap the Star Wars name on a Monopoly game; rather the design authentically incorporate aspects of the Star Wars universe. Similarly, The Adrenaline Vault's Jim Brambaugh noted the game's \"authenticity\", noting the potential for a quick cash-in through the merging of the popular Star Wars and" }, { "docid": "19221204", "title": "Rey (Star Wars)", "text": "the end) in the World Between Worlds, a dimension that exists outside of time and space. Rey stars in the micro-series \"Star Wars Forces of Destiny\", voiced by Daisy Ridley. The character of Rey appears in the video games \"Disney Infinity 3.0\", \"\", and \"Star Wars Battlefront II (2017)\", both voiced by Ridley, as well as the strategy video game \"\". The character and Ridley's portrayal have received critical acclaim. Joe Morgenstern of \"The Wall Street Journal\" proclaimed that Rey is \"a woman warrior with the stylish ferocity of a kung-fu star\", praising \"the verve [Ridley] must have been born" }, { "docid": "16206695", "title": "Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game", "text": "Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game Star Wars: X-Wing is a miniature war game designed by Jay Little and produced by Fantasy Flight Games that was released at Gen Con in 2012. It features tactical ship-to-ship dogfighting between various types of starfighters set in the fictional \"Star Wars\" universe. The game is said to be easy to learn and quick to play taking anywhere between 15 and 60 minutes from first set-up to battle's end. Each round both players give all their ships movement orders without knowing what their opponent is doing before resolving these orders while trying to shoot down" }, { "docid": "18096565", "title": "Technology in Star Wars", "text": "armor company, AR500, in collaboration with Heckler & Koch produced body armor modelled after the iconic villain, Boba Fett. Aside from major technologies, the \"Star Wars\" universe also includes technologies that play less important roles with respect to the plot of the stories. Macrobinoculars are hand-held devices that function like binoculars, with the purpose of giving the user the ability to see vast distances. It was first seen on film in \"A New Hope\" and mentioned in its . The websites tested.com reports that Sony has developed macrobinoculars comparable to the ones seen in \"Star Wars\", known as DEVs, and" }, { "docid": "18096517", "title": "Technology in Star Wars", "text": "limited abilities of current robots, Dr. Jonathan Roberts, director of CSTRO Autonomous Systems Laboratory, proclaims that the role of robots in assisting humans is going to increase, similarly to what is seen in \"Star Wars\". The Christian Science Monitor reported in 2011 that an American blogger, out of patriotism, tried to raise money to build a robotic AT-AT for the US military. Heikko Hoffman, a robotics expert from HRL Laboratories, who was not associated with the project, claims that AT-ATs are possible, though some of their designs should be changed from those seen in the \"Star Wars\" universe, for safety," }, { "docid": "18096509", "title": "Technology in Star Wars", "text": "by the US Food and Drug Administration after eight years of testing and development. More recently, scientists have begun to develop artificial skin jackets to cover prosthetic limbs, creating an effect similar to what is seen in the \"Star Wars\" films. Solar power technology is not too commonly seen in the \"Star Wars\" universe, used mainly by the Imperial TIE fighter (acronym for Twin Ion Engine). A distinct feature of TIE fighters is that, despite their short range, their two solar panels provide large scales of propulsive energy, as well as powering laser cannons. Similar types of space vehicles, known" }, { "docid": "18293499", "title": "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", "text": "be expected, but that Johnson did some \"trimming and cutting\". Ultimately 125 sets were created on 14 sound stages at Pinewood Studios. According to creature designer Neal Scanlan, \"The Last Jedi\" uses more practical effects than any \"Star Wars\" film, with 180 to 200 creatures created with practical effects, some cut from the final edit. For Yoda's appearance in the film as a Force ghost, the character was created using puppetry, as was done in the original \"Star Wars\" trilogy (as opposed to computer-generated imagery, which was used to create Yoda in most of the prequel trilogy). The film's Canto" }, { "docid": "18096534", "title": "Technology in Star Wars", "text": "by the thousands, if desired. The clones in \"Star Wars\" can also be genetically altered during their pre-birth phase to have their growth hormones and learning abilities accelerated, as well as their independence and self-consciousness restricted. According to Jeanne Cavelos, a science fiction writer and former NASA astrophysicist, who is also author of the book \"The Science of Star Wars\", all of this is future possibility with the progress of science and technology. What is \"not\" possible according to her is the ability to accelerate either the growth of clones, or their ability to learn faster. According to Webster's dictionary," }, { "docid": "5082217", "title": "Saving Star Wars", "text": "Saving Star Wars Saving Star Wars is a 2004 independent film by Woodworks Films that was written and produced by Gary Wood. The title is a play on the titles of the World War II movie \"Saving Private Ryan\" and \"Star Wars\". The first preview of the film was at a film festival called Reel Competition, where it was rated highly by the film-goers. It features David Prowse, the actor who played Darth Vader in the Star Wars trilogy. In addition, one of the principal actors, Jim Peterson, now teaches film, theatre, and alchemy at Carmel High School (Carmel, Indiana)." }, { "docid": "9046856", "title": "Star Wars Arcade", "text": "standard three-button gamepad and that in cooperative mode the second player's cursor is difficult to see against certain backgrounds. \"Next Generation\" rated the 32X version of the game at three stars out of five, calling it \"An excellent translation of a good game, and a good hint of what to expect from 32X.\" Star Wars Arcade Star Wars Arcade (also known as Star Wars) is a video game developed by Sega and released in 1993 to arcades. A home port served as a launch title for the Sega 32X in 1994. It is set during the original \"Star Wars\" trilogy." }, { "docid": "614616", "title": "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones", "text": "Worst Supporting Actor (Hayden Christensen), Worst Supporting Actress (Natalie Portman), Worst Screen Couple (Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman) and Worst Remake or Sequel. It took home two awards for Worst Screenplay (George Lucas) and Worst Supporting Actor (Hayden Christensen). The film grossed $310,676,740 in North America and $338,721,588 overseas for a worldwide total of $649,398,328. Though a huge financial success, it was nevertheless overshadowed by the even greater box-office success of \"\" three years earlier. It was not the top-grossing film of the year, either in North America (where it finished in third place) or worldwide (where it was fourth)," }, { "docid": "18096520", "title": "Technology in Star Wars", "text": "material within a limited magnetic range. When used on a larger scale on mounted guns of starships such as the \"Millennium Falcon\", they need to be charged up prior to use for battle. A major difference is that until recently, current laser technology did not emit lasers in separate bolts, but single rays; whereas \"Star Wars\" depicts both. Additionally Rhett Allai, associate professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University, argues the energy bolts fail to fit the definition of \"laser\" and explains that in many ways the laser cannons in \"Star Wars\" actually \"defy\" the rules of physics. Researchers in" }, { "docid": "20263036", "title": "Star Wars: Captain Phasma", "text": "with art by Checchetto. The four-part limited series was published by Marvel Comics between September 6 and October 18, 2017. In issue #3, Phasma mentions the name Siv during a flashback. Siv is a character in the 2017 novel \"\", written by Delilah S. Dawson. Reviewing for IGN, Jesse Schedeen wrote that Thompson's \"efficient approach to storytelling, coupled with the gorgeous tag-team combo that is Marco Checchetto and Andres Mossa, makes this a Star Wars comic every Phasma fan should read.\" Star Wars: Captain Phasma Star Wars: Captain Phasma is a four-issue \"Star Wars\" comic book limited series, set immediately" }, { "docid": "19749350", "title": "Star Wars Chess", "text": "Dark Side. The chess pieces are portrayed as characters which match the rank of the chess piece. For example Luke Skywalker is the white king, Darth Vader is the black queen and the Stormtrooper are black pawns. When one chess piece takes an opposing one, a brief battle scene shows the chess piece character defeating the opponent. \"Computer Gaming World\" concluded that \"\" and \"Star Wars Chess\" \"are examples of marketing at its best (or worst, depending on your point of view)\". In 1996, \"Computer Gaming World\" declared \"Star Wars Chess\" the 49th-worst computer game ever released. Star Wars Chess" }, { "docid": "360383", "title": "Star Wars", "text": "Empire Strikes Back\" and \"Return of the Jedi\", was part of a multimedia campaign that included a comic book series and video game. The novel introduced the crime lord Prince Xizor, another popular character who would appear in multiple other works. Other notable series from Bantam include the \"Jedi Academy\" trilogy (1994) by Kevin J. Anderson, the 14-book \"Young Jedi Knights\" series (1995–1998) by Anderson and Rebecca Moesta, and the \"\" series (1996–2012) by Michael A. Stackpole and Aaron Allston. Del Rey took over \"Star Wars\" book publishing in 1999, releasing what would become a 19-installment novel series called \"The" }, { "docid": "19537819", "title": "Star Wars: Lords of the Sith", "text": "the licensed \"Star Wars\" novels and comics produced since the originating 1977 film \"Star Wars\" were rebranded as \"Star Wars Legends\" and declared non-canon to the franchise in April 2014. \"Lords of the Sith\" was subsequently announced as one of the first four canon novels to be released in 2014 and 2015. \"Lords of the Sith\" introduces Moff Delian Mors, a lesbian whom \"New York Daily News\" noted is the first openly gay character in the new \"Star Wars\" canon. Star Wars: Lords of the Sith Star Wars: Lords of the Sith is a \"Star Wars\" novel by Paul S." }, { "docid": "18096528", "title": "Technology in Star Wars", "text": "\"Star Wars\" universe, proton warheads are known for their ability to inflict heavy damage to both starfighters and capital ships. The use of force fields in the \"Star Wars\" universe is documented both in the main films of the Star Wars saga and in spin-off media, such as The Clone Wars, as well as other media adaptations. The usage of force fields in \"Star Wars\" serve different purposes, one main purpose being to deflect strikes by lasers, explosions, and similar attacks. Some examples of these in \"Star Wars\" films are the mention of force-field-based deflector shields on the \"Millennium Falcon\"" }, { "docid": "360393", "title": "Star Wars", "text": "Finn in \"The Force Awakens\". A massively multiplayer online role-playing game, \"Star Wars Galaxies\", was in operation from 2003 until 2011. Disney partnered with Lenovo to create the augmented reality game \"Jedi Challenges\", released in November 2017. In August 2018, it was announced that Zynga would publish free-to-play \"Star Wars\" mobile games. In addition to the Disneyland ride Star Tours (1987) and its renovation as Star Tours – The Adventures Continue (2011), many live attractions have been held at Disney parks, including the traveling exhibition , the Space Mountain spin-off Hyperspace Mountain, a walkthrough Launch Bay, and the nighttime \"\"." }, { "docid": "7732662", "title": "Cultural impact of Star Wars", "text": "time a fan-created \"Star Wars\" character has ever crossed into the official canon. Although since 2014, the novel became re-branded as Legends, the character has yet to reappear into the revised canon. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum had an exhibition called \"\"Star Wars\": The Magic of Myth\". It was an exhibition of original production models, props, costumes, and characters from the first three \"Star Wars\" films. In October 2007, NASA launched a space shuttle carrying an original lightsaber into orbit. The prop handle had been used as Luke Skywalker's lightsaber in \"Return of the Jedi\". After spending two" }, { "docid": "12124575", "title": "Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance", "text": "strong story, solid visuals and great implementation of voiced dialogue, but criticized the game-play for being overly simplistic and its combat system inefficient. Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Jedi Alliance is an action-adventure game developed and published by Lucasarts. It was released for the Nintendo DS entertainment system on November 11, 2008. It is set in the science fiction universe of \"Star Wars\" and is a tie-in to the \"\" TV series. The game utilizes complete use of the Nintendo DS stylus to control the characters' movements and actions, especially during" } ]

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[ { "docid": "3688927", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "Grand Bahama Grand Bahama is the northernmost of the islands of The Bahamas, lying off Palm Beach, Florida. It is the fourth largest island in the Bahamas island chain of approximately 700 islands and 2,400 cays. The island is roughly in area and approximately long west to east and at its widest point north to south. Administratively, the island consists of the Freeport Bonded Area and the districts of East Grand Bahama and West Grand Bahama. Grand Bahama Island has a tropical savanna climate, with a hot and wet season from May through October, and warm and dry season from" }, { "docid": "3688932", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "company to new frontiers. Seeing the success of Cuba as a tourist destination for wealthy Americans, St. George was eager to develop Grand Bahama in a similar vein. The city grew rapidly, with St. George adding a harbour, an airport soon after the city was founded, and the tourist center of Port Lucaya in 1962. Grand Bahama became the second most populous island in the Bahamas (over 50,000 in 2004). One aspect that contributes to the economy of the Bahamas is what they directly export and import. The Bahamas ranks as the 137th largest exporter and 117th largest importer in" }, { "docid": "5610769", "title": "West Grand Bahama", "text": "West Grand Bahama West Grand Bahama is one of 31 districts of The Bahamas. The district covers the entire western portion of Grand Bahama island, excluding the city of Freeport, which forms its own district. Communities within West Grand Bahama include the settlements of Mack Town, Hunters, Lewis Yard, Pinder's Point, Eight Mile Rock, Hepburn Town, Bartlett Hill, Hanna Hill, Pine Dale, Martin Town, Russell Town, Jones Town, Sea Grape, Holmes Rock, Bootle Bay and the westernmost settlement of West End. West End's development has been dominated by a hotel and marina located at the western tip of Grand Bahama" }, { "docid": "3688938", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "chin. The tiger shark is a species of shark that is found on Grand Bahama Island, that gets its name from the vertical stripes that lines its body. They are often found near canals, harbors and shallow reefs. The casuarina is an invasive species to the Bahamas. It is a flowering plant also knows as a \"cedar\" due to it having very fine leaves. The yellow elder is a shrub native to the Bahamas. It is densely branched with bright green leaves and yellow flowers that usually attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Grand Bahama Grand Bahama is the northernmost of" }, { "docid": "5610759", "title": "East Grand Bahama", "text": "East Grand Bahama East Grand Bahama is a district of the Bahamas, situated on the eastern part of the island of Grand Bahama. The local government seat for the district is in the settlement of High Rock, a fairly small town. It is situated approximately 40 miles east of the City of Freeport, and 20 miles from the easternmost settlement of McLeans Town. Other settlements of East Grand Bahama include Rocky Creek, Pelican Point, Gambier Point and Sweeting Cay. For many years the United States Air Force maintained a missile tracking station near High Rock, which was used mainly in" }, { "docid": "5610772", "title": "West Grand Bahama", "text": "divided into four town areas or townships (for administrative purposes). Each township has its own chairperson. They are: West Grand Bahama West Grand Bahama is one of 31 districts of The Bahamas. The district covers the entire western portion of Grand Bahama island, excluding the city of Freeport, which forms its own district. Communities within West Grand Bahama include the settlements of Mack Town, Hunters, Lewis Yard, Pinder's Point, Eight Mile Rock, Hepburn Town, Bartlett Hill, Hanna Hill, Pine Dale, Martin Town, Russell Town, Jones Town, Sea Grape, Holmes Rock, Bootle Bay and the westernmost settlement of West End. West" }, { "docid": "14051601", "title": "West End, Grand Bahama", "text": "West End, Grand Bahama West End (also referred to as \"Settlement Point\") is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport City is the capital of the island. It is also the third largest settlement in the Bahamas. There is one airport in West End, West End Airport, which serves mostly private aircraft. Since the 1950s, the settlement of West End has fluctuated with the rise and fall of the adjacent resort developments. The Bahamas were first inhabited by the" }, { "docid": "3688936", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "years in the Bahamas. The two principal parties are the Progressive Liberal Party and the Free National Movement.. Grand Bahama also is a part of the islands outside of New Providence and operate under Local Government; this allows for a greater allowance for people to have a more direct rule. The intention of Local government is to not have direct connections to any political party. <br> Grand Bahama island is populated with a variety of plants, birds, and fish. The Bahamas is home to many different species of bats, including the buffy flower bat, whose hair is white and brown." }, { "docid": "5850536", "title": "Grand Bahama International Airport", "text": "Bahama International Airport is one of two Bahamian airports that has US border preclearance facilities (the other being Lynden Pindling). Some other features that are available at the Grand Bahama International Airport are: Grand Bahama International Airport Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) is a privately owned international airport in Freeport, Bahamas. The airport is a joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and The Port Group (or the Grand Bahama Port Authority). The facility also includes of land that adjoins it to the Freeport Harbour Company Limited as they operate as one entity, known as the Sea Air Business Centre" }, { "docid": "3688934", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "are produced and exported to other countries. For their fisheries, Crayfish and conch are their top exports. Even though the economy is based heavily on what the Bahamas produces and sells, tourism is the mainstay of the island's economy. The resort area at Port Lucaya and visits by cruise ships provide the bulk of this activity. Grand Bahama's tourism sector is complemented by the BORCO oil bunkering facility owned by Buckeye, the South Riding Point oil storage and transhipment terminal owned by Statoil, and a transshipment/container port partly owned by Hong Kong conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa and the Grand Bahama Port" }, { "docid": "5850535", "title": "Grand Bahama International Airport", "text": "Grand Bahama International Airport Grand Bahama International Airport (GBIA) is a privately owned international airport in Freeport, Bahamas. The airport is a joint venture between Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and The Port Group (or the Grand Bahama Port Authority). The facility also includes of land that adjoins it to the Freeport Harbour Company Limited as they operate as one entity, known as the Sea Air Business Centre (SABC). The airport has a runway which is capable of handling the largest aircraft in service and is relatively close to all major cities of the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. Grand" }, { "docid": "7328655", "title": "Bahama Banks", "text": "that created the caves and sinkholes common to karst terrain, resulting in structures like blue holes. Bahama Banks The Bahama Banks are the submerged carbonate platforms that make up much of the Bahama Archipelago. The term is usually applied in referring to either the Great Bahama Bank around Andros Island, or the Little Bahama Bank of Grand Bahama Island and Great Abaco, which are the largest of the platforms, and the Cay Sal Bank north of Cuba. The islands of these banks are politically part of the Bahamas. Other banks are the three banks of the Turks and Caicos Islands," }, { "docid": "7328652", "title": "Bahama Banks", "text": "Bahama Banks The Bahama Banks are the submerged carbonate platforms that make up much of the Bahama Archipelago. The term is usually applied in referring to either the Great Bahama Bank around Andros Island, or the Little Bahama Bank of Grand Bahama Island and Great Abaco, which are the largest of the platforms, and the Cay Sal Bank north of Cuba. The islands of these banks are politically part of the Bahamas. Other banks are the three banks of the Turks and Caicos Islands, namely the Caicos Bank of the Caicos Islands, the bank of the Turks Islands, and wholly" }, { "docid": "3688931", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "cotton) to the Confederacy. A second brief smuggling boom occurred during the years of prohibition in the US. By the mid-20th century, Grand Bahama's population numbered around 500 and the island was one of the least developed of the Bahamas' islands. However it finally gained a stable source of income when in 1955 a Virginian financier named Wallace Groves began redevelopment with the Bahamian government to build the city of Freeport under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement and create the Grand Bahama Port Authority. Soon after, the ambitious Edward St. George, with the financial help of Sir Jack Hayward, took the" }, { "docid": "3688933", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "the world. Some of the major trading partners include the United States, France, and Finland. Top exports include; passenger cargo ships, special purpose ships, and refined petroleum. Freeport, a city in Grand Bahama has some industries that also contribute to the economy. These major industries are pharmaceutical plants, Fragrance of The Bahamas perfume factory, an oil transshipment company, and an immunology research center. Despite the Bahamas being big exporters and importers, their agriculture and fisheries also help with the economy. They produce agriculture ranging from crops, poultry, livestock, to dairy. On commercial farms in Grand Bahama, vegetable and citrus production" }, { "docid": "20547158", "title": "Bahama nuthatch", "text": "Bahama nuthatch The Bahama nuthatch (\"Sitta\" pusilla insularis\") is an endangered subspecies of nuthatch endemic to the pineyards of Grand Bahama island in the Bahamas. It is usually considered a subspecies of the brown-headed nuthatch, although some authorities recognize it as a distinct species. It has some notable differences from its mainland counterpart, including a darker brown facial stripe, a longer bill, shorter wings, and a unique warbling call. Research using genetic markers indicates that both species likely diverged around 685,000 years prior. Due to its very restricted range, it is highly threatened by habitat destruction and degradation, fires, and" }, { "docid": "20547160", "title": "Bahama nuthatch", "text": "extinct as there had been no sightings between 2016 and 2018. Bahama nuthatch The Bahama nuthatch (\"Sitta\" pusilla insularis\") is an endangered subspecies of nuthatch endemic to the pineyards of Grand Bahama island in the Bahamas. It is usually considered a subspecies of the brown-headed nuthatch, although some authorities recognize it as a distinct species. It has some notable differences from its mainland counterpart, including a darker brown facial stripe, a longer bill, shorter wings, and a unique warbling call. Research using genetic markers indicates that both species likely diverged around 685,000 years prior. Due to its very restricted range," }, { "docid": "5610760", "title": "East Grand Bahama", "text": "connection with all launches from Cape Canaveral FL and NASA's manned space flights. The station was used as a base of operations for a film studio, Gold Rock Creek Enterprises, where filming took place for the Disney production of and . The Bahamas Film Studios has one of the largest open water filming enclosures in the world, along with production offices and support facilities, such as property warehouses, wardrobe workshops and other covered space. The studio is still in development and will eventually add state-of-the-art sound stages, post-production facilities and a hands-on international film school. East Grand Bahama East Grand" }, { "docid": "10121259", "title": "Bahama swallow", "text": "Bahama swallow The Bahama swallow (\"Tachycineta cyaneoviridis\") is a swallow found only in the Bahamas. This glossy \"Tachycineta\" swallow has a green head and back, blue upper wings, a black tail and wingtips, and a white belly and chin. This swallow breeds only in pineyards on four islands in the northern Bahamas: Andros, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and New Providence. The breeding population on New Providence is, at the very least, greatly reduced from historical levels, and may be extirpated as a breeding species. The Bahama swallow winters throughout the eastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is a" }, { "docid": "5610771", "title": "West Grand Bahama", "text": "that appears to have been owned by several Bahamian families who have resided for generations in the historic settlement. The lawsuits filed in the U.S. and Bahamas courts are still ongoing. As for the name of each settlement, they basically got their name from the families that settled there. For example, Pinder's Point was inhabited by the Pinders. Russell town by the Russells and so on. At one point, there was even a town called Cooper's town but over time, the Pinders became the dominating surname and absorbed Cooper's town, creating one settlement called Pinder's Point. West Grand Bahama is" }, { "docid": "12666723", "title": "Old Bahama Channel", "text": "Old Bahama Channel The Old Bahama Channel () is a strait of the Caribbean region, between Cuba and the Bahamas. The strait/channel is located off the Atlantic coast of north-central and northeastern mainland and the Sabana-Camagüey Archipelago of Cuba, and south of the Great Bahama Bank of the Bahamas. It is approximately long and wide. It divides the northernmost bank of the Caribbean islands into two nearly equal parts. To the north and northeast is the Great Bahama Bank and the Bahama Islands; and to the south the bank on which the island of Cuba rests. The Old Bahama Channel" }, { "docid": "10121261", "title": "Bahama swallow", "text": "They typically lay three eggs. Incubation is 15 days and the fledging period is roughly 22 days. Bahama swallow The Bahama swallow (\"Tachycineta cyaneoviridis\") is a swallow found only in the Bahamas. This glossy \"Tachycineta\" swallow has a green head and back, blue upper wings, a black tail and wingtips, and a white belly and chin. This swallow breeds only in pineyards on four islands in the northern Bahamas: Andros, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and New Providence. The breeding population on New Providence is, at the very least, greatly reduced from historical levels, and may be extirpated as a breeding species." }, { "docid": "9735938", "title": "Effects of Hurricane Wilma in The Bahamas", "text": "limbs, and by the day after the passage of Wilma most roads were cleared. The passage of the hurricane left 1,000–4,000 people and hundreds of animals homeless. In response, the Grand Bahama Humane Society distributed about 340 kg (750 lb) of dog food and treated or euthanized injured animals, depending on their condition. The earlier effects of Wilma on Mexico left many tourist areas in that country closed, leading to a 10% increase in tourism in the Bahamas in December 2005. By about three weeks after the hurricane, the airport on Grand Bahama Island was reopened, and all but one" }, { "docid": "20547159", "title": "Bahama nuthatch", "text": "hurricane damage. Invasive species may also play a role. Surveys indicate a population size of only 1,800 individuals, but even this may be optimistic, as only 23 individuals were spotted in 2007, and likely even lower following Hurricane Matthew. A 2018 joint study conducted by the University of East Anglia and the University of the Bahamas on Grand Bahama island indicates that after habitat damage sustained by Hurricane Matthew, as few as two individuals may be left in the wild, making it one of the most critically endangered bird species currently known. Prior to the study the bird was feared" }, { "docid": "768224", "title": "Transport in the Bahamas", "text": "Island or \"Half Moon Cay\", and Castaway Cay, of Disney Cruise Line. Of these, only Castaway Cay offers ships an actual pier for docking. The others use tender boats to service ships anchored off shore. Total: 1,440 (2017 - CIA World Factbook) By type: bulk carrier 335, container ship 53, general cargo 98, oil tanker 284, other 670 (2017) The Bahamas are one of the world's top three flag of convenience shipping registries. The main airports on the islands are Lynden Pindling International Airport on New Providence, Grand Bahama International Airport on Grand Bahama Island, and Marsh Harbour International Airport" }, { "docid": "10833937", "title": "Effects of Hurricane Andrew in The Bahamas", "text": "including Cat Island, South Abaco, Central Andros, the northern island chain in Exuma, and the three districts on Grand Bahama. Much of the northwestern Bahamas received damage, with monetary damage throughout the country totaling about $250 million (1992 USD, $384 million 2008 USD). The severe damage primarily occurred on sparsely populated islands, and in contrast the more populated areas largely received rainfall and gusty winds. The hurricane affected about 2% of the places available for rent in the country, resulting in a drop in tourism. A total of 800 houses were destroyed, leaving 1,700 people homeless. Additionally, five schools were" }, { "docid": "767665", "title": "Geography of the Bahamas", "text": "Geography of the Bahamas The Bahamas are a group of about 700 islands and cays in the western Atlantic Ocean, of which only between 30 and 40 are inhabited. The largest of the islands is Andros Island, located north of Cuba and southeast of Florida. The Bimini islands are to its northwest. To the North is the island of Grand Bahama, home to the second-largest city in the country, Freeport. The island of Great Abaco is to its east. In the far south is the island of Great Inagua, the second-largest island in the country. Other notable islands include Eleuthera," }, { "docid": "3421515", "title": "Grand Turk Island", "text": "the capital of the country. For some time, at least until the early 19th century, Grand Turk was often referred to as Grand Cay, not to be confused with either Grand Cay in the Bahamas or Grand Cayman. The name comes from a species of cactus on the island, the Turk's Cap Cactus (\"Melocactus intortus\"), which has a distinctive cap, reminiscent of an Ottoman fez. In 1962, John Glenn's \"Friendship 7\" Mercury spacecraft landed in the vicinity of Grand Turk Island off the southeast shoreline. A replica of the \"Friendship 7\" is on display in Grand Turk at the entrance" }, { "docid": "19767149", "title": "Drama in Bahama", "text": "exhausted. Sportswriter Hugh McIlvanney, who witnessed the fight, wrote: Drama in Bahama Drama in Bahama was a ten-round boxing match that took place between Muhammad Ali and Trevor Berbick in Nassau, Bahamas on December 11, 1981. Ali was 39 years old at this time, and Berbick was 27 years old. The fight went the distance with Berbick winning through a unanimous decision on points. This was Ali's last boxing match. Prior to the fight, Ali claimed that he had been declared fit by \"even the best white doctors.\" Nevertheless, the venue for the fight—Nassau in the Bahamas—was chosen because no" }, { "docid": "19767145", "title": "Drama in Bahama", "text": "Drama in Bahama Drama in Bahama was a ten-round boxing match that took place between Muhammad Ali and Trevor Berbick in Nassau, Bahamas on December 11, 1981. Ali was 39 years old at this time, and Berbick was 27 years old. The fight went the distance with Berbick winning through a unanimous decision on points. This was Ali's last boxing match. Prior to the fight, Ali claimed that he had been declared fit by \"even the best white doctors.\" Nevertheless, the venue for the fight—Nassau in the Bahamas—was chosen because no American state would grant Ali a boxing license after" }, { "docid": "6024295", "title": "Bahama yellowthroat", "text": "species is scarce, and is outnumbered in winter by migrant common yellowthroats, but appears not to be endangered. The nominate subspecies, however, is either very rare or has gone extinct in the last years of the 20th century. \"New World Warblers\" by Curson, Quinn and Beadle, Bahama yellowthroat The Bahama yellowthroat (\"Geothlypis rostrata\") is a New World warbler. It is a resident breeder endemic to the Bahamas. It is closely related to common yellowthroat, Altamira yellowthroat and Belding's yellowthroat, with which it forms a superspecies, and was formerly considered conspecific. The breeding habitat of the Bahama yellowthroat is dense dry" }, { "docid": "6024292", "title": "Bahama yellowthroat", "text": "Bahama yellowthroat The Bahama yellowthroat (\"Geothlypis rostrata\") is a New World warbler. It is a resident breeder endemic to the Bahamas. It is closely related to common yellowthroat, Altamira yellowthroat and Belding's yellowthroat, with which it forms a superspecies, and was formerly considered conspecific. The breeding habitat of the Bahama yellowthroat is dense dry or damp low scrub, usually drier than the areas used by wintering common yellowthroats. It builds a cup nest low in dense vegetation or a tree stump, and lays two eggs. Like other yellowthroats, it forages low in vegetation and feeds on insects and other small" }, { "docid": "7509604", "title": "Grand Classica", "text": "2017, it was revealed that the ship had been purchased by Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, who would rename the vessel \"Grand Classica\" and sail out the Grand Bahama Island starting on 13 April 2018. Grand Classica Grand Classica (formerly \"Costa neoClassica\" and \"Costa Classica\") is a cruise ship for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line. She was built by Fincantieri Shipyards in 1991, in 2001 and 2005, she underwent major refurbishments. On board are two restaurants, 9 bars, 2 swimming pools, and 4 whirlpools. She left the Costa fleet in March 2018 after being sold to Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line and began" }, { "docid": "12666724", "title": "Old Bahama Channel", "text": "is connected at its north-western extremity end to the Florida Straits by two arms, enclosing Cay Sal Bank, of which the northern is called Santaren Channel and the southern Nicholas Channel. It is considered as terminating on the east between Cape Maysi in Cuba, and Inagua island in the Bahamas. However, it can also be considered to include the deep sea which separates the minor banks north of Haiti from this island, so that it extends to the Mona Passage, or the strait between the islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. The narrowest portion of the Old Bahama Channel is" }, { "docid": "3173348", "title": "San Salvador Island", "text": "in October 2016. From there the buoy continued drifting southwest toward the western edge of Grand Bahama and was then pushed northwest toward Florida. The drifter landed at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on December 23, 2016. Attempts to recover the drifter have been unsuccessful. The current Administrator is Mr. Gilbert C. Kemp. San Salvador Island San Salvador Island (known as Watlings Island from the 1680s until 1925) is an island and district of the Bahamas. It is widely believed that during Christopher Columbus' first expedition to the New World, San Salvador Island was the first land he sighted" }, { "docid": "9735928", "title": "Effects of Hurricane Wilma in The Bahamas", "text": "open Atlantic Ocean, moving north of The Bahamas before weakening and later becoming an extratropical cyclone. On October 24, Hurricane Wilma made its closest approach to The Bahamas, passing about 150 km (90 mi) north-northwest of Freeport. While passing the archipelago, Wilma produced hurricane-force winds and powerful storm surge, flooding southwestern coastal areas of Grand Bahama and destroying hundreds of buildings. Damage totaled about $100 million (2005 USD), almost entirely on the western half of the island. Central Grand Bahama, including the Freeport area, reported minor to moderate damage, while the eastern end received little to no damage. One child" }, { "docid": "3688928", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "November through April. Temperatures in the summer usually range from 80 to 90 degrees, but hardly ever get above 90. During the winter, the temperatures fall between 70 to 75 degrees. By nightfall, the temperature can drop anywhere between 5 and 7 degrees depending on the season. The rainy season in the Bahamas is from May to October. The hurricane season runs from June through November, with the greatest risk in the months of August, September, and October. The Spanish gave the island the name \"Gran Bajar\",\"ma\" meaning \"Great Shallows\", and what the eventual name of the Bahamas islands as" }, { "docid": "7328654", "title": "Bahama Banks", "text": "of the Bahama Banks are very shallow; on the Great Bahama Bank they are generally no deeper than 25 meters (80 feet). The slopes around them however, such as the border of the Tongue of the Ocean in the Great Bahama Bank, are very steep. The Banks were dry land during past ice ages, when sea level was as much as 120 meters (390 feet) lower than at present; the area of the Bahamas today thus represents only a small fraction of their prehistoric extent. When they were exposed to the atmosphere, the limestone structure was subjected to chemical weathering" }, { "docid": "14333478", "title": "Jwycesska Island", "text": "to the northeast, is a world-class fishing resort where many world record fish have been taken. As in the most of The Bahamas, the water around Jwycesska Island is gin clear, and there are many interesting dive sites nearby for both snorkelers and scuba divers. The island is well positioned with the cobalt blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern (windward) side and the turquoise shallow waters of the Grand Bahama Bank on the western (leeward) side. The southern end is relatively flat and has a large (about 35 acres) fresh to brackish water marsh. There is a" }, { "docid": "11376387", "title": "Bahama Crisis", "text": "Bahama Crisis Bahama Crisis is a first-person narrative thriller novel by English author Desmond Bagley, first published in 1982. Tom Mangan is a wealthy white Bahamian, and owner/president of a company operating resort hotels, marinas and car rental companies in the Bahamas. His business is successful and growing, and he has a beautiful wife and two children. Things could not be better. One day, he is visited by an old friend from his college days at the Harvard Business School, Billy Cunningham, and his beautiful younger cousin Debbie. The Cunninghams are owners of the Cunningham Corporation, a major conglomerate based" }, { "docid": "15184210", "title": "Bahama oriole", "text": "Bahama oriole The Bahama Oriole (\"Icterus northropi\") is a species of songbird in the New World blackbird family - Icteridae. It is endemic to the Bahamas. It is listed as critically endangered by IUCN (CR). The taxon was originally classified as its own distinct species in 1890 by Joel Asaph Allen before it was lumped with the Cuban Oriole (\"Icterus melanopsis\"), Hispaniolan Oriole (\"Icterus dominicensis\"), and Puerto Rican oriole (\"Icterus portoricensis\") into a single species by the ornithologist James Bond in his book \"Birds of the West Indies\". It wasn't until 2010 that all four birds were again elevated to" }, { "docid": "15184215", "title": "Bahama oriole", "text": "rats, dogs and hogs) and stochastic processes that, because of the oriole's small population size, increase the risk of extinction. Ongoing studies are continuing to assess these risks and better estimate the remaining population size. Bahama oriole The Bahama Oriole (\"Icterus northropi\") is a species of songbird in the New World blackbird family - Icteridae. It is endemic to the Bahamas. It is listed as critically endangered by IUCN (CR). The taxon was originally classified as its own distinct species in 1890 by Joel Asaph Allen before it was lumped with the Cuban Oriole (\"Icterus melanopsis\"), Hispaniolan Oriole (\"Icterus dominicensis\")," }, { "docid": "11376389", "title": "Bahama Crisis", "text": "oil slick from an oil tanker where it should not have been. As Mangan attempts to track down the murderer of his wife, he discovers that these seemingly unrelated events are all connected, and that the plot involves the future of the Bahamas itself as a nation. Bahama Crisis Bahama Crisis is a first-person narrative thriller novel by English author Desmond Bagley, first published in 1982. Tom Mangan is a wealthy white Bahamian, and owner/president of a company operating resort hotels, marinas and car rental companies in the Bahamas. His business is successful and growing, and he has a beautiful" }, { "docid": "15184211", "title": "Bahama oriole", "text": "full species status based on a combination of evidence from DNA, plumage and song. Since it was not recognized as a distinct species for so long, the Bahama oriole's preferred non-breeding season habitat is unknown and current estimates of its exact numbers remain vague. Historically, the Bahama oriole has been known to inhabit only two major islands in the Bahamas: Abaco and Andros. It became extirpated from Abaco in the 1990s, and today remains only on Andros. It can be found on the three major islands of Andros: North Andros, Mangrove Cay, and South Andros. It is likely the oriole" } ]

[ { "docid": "3688935", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "Authority. There are also quarrying operations on the island and a large shipyard. There are two airports on the island: Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport, and West End Airport in West End. Grand Bahama International Airport is the larger of the two, and West End Airport is open sporadically for private aircraft only. Grand Bahama is divided into three districts and seven town areas for administrative purposes. Each district is run by a Chief Councilor, and each town area or township is run by a Chairperson. As of 1996 Grand Bahama has three districts. Elections are held every 5" }, { "docid": "14051611", "title": "West End, Grand Bahama", "text": "Folley & Sons Guided Services announced that they are offering sport fishing service out of Blue Marlin Cove. There are also numerous private homes for rent in West End and Bootle Bay, from ultra-luxury to vacation homes to fishing cottages. Listings can be found on http://www.grandbahamavillarentals.com. West End, Grand Bahama West End (also referred to as \"Settlement Point\") is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport City is the capital of the island. It is also the third largest" }, { "docid": "3688937", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "As the name suggests, it has a flowery nose that helps pollinate flowers and is usually found in dark caves or abandoned homes. The Bahama woodstar is found on Grand Bahama. It is a non-migratory hummingbird found in brushy habitats, including forest and undergrowth, areas of low-growing, and scrubby vegetation. The Bahama swallow is a medium-sized bird native to the Bahama islands. This endangered bird species breeds on Grand Bahama islands pine woodland, but is threatened due to human development. This endangered bird has a green head and back, blue wings with a black tail, and a white belly and" }, { "docid": "14051606", "title": "West End, Grand Bahama", "text": "waters from the United States, it is the first port of call. West End is also serviced by the local West End Airport and Grand Bahama International Airport in Freeport. Tourism and foreign investment have been attracted by the natural beauty of the beaches and water, the warm climate, British rule of law and a stable financial system (the currency is pegged to the US dollar). Tourism first started on Grand Bahama Island in 1949 when an Englishman built a small holiday camp for his vacationing countrymen. The camp did not succeed, but by the late 1950s development in West" }, { "docid": "3688929", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "a whole is derived from. However, the Lucayan (pre-Columbian) name for the island was \"Bahama\". Grand Bahama's existence for almost two centuries was largely governed by the nature of these \"great shallows\" - the coral reefs surrounding the island were treacherous, and repelled its Spanish claimants (who largely left it alone apart from infrequent en route stops by ships for provisions) while attracting pirates, who would lure ships onto the reefs where they would run aground and be plundered. The Spaniards took little interest in the island after enslaving the native Lucayan inhabitants. The islands were claimed by Great Britain" }, { "docid": "3688930", "title": "Grand Bahama", "text": "in 1670. Piracy continued to thrive for at least half a century after the British takeover, though the problem was eventually brought under control. Grand Bahama remained relatively quiet until the mid-19th century, with only around 200-400 regular inhabitants in the capital, West End. In 1834, the towns of Pinder’s Point, Russell Town and Williams Town were established by former Bahamian slaves after slavery was abolished in the British empire. The island remained under-developed until a brief boom of economic activity during the American Civil War, when it was a center for blockade runners smuggling goods (mostly weaponry, sugar and" }, { "docid": "14051602", "title": "West End, Grand Bahama", "text": "Lucayan people in 500-800 AD. It is unknown if the Lucayan people inhabited West End specifically. However, after the arrival of Columbus and Spanish explorers, the Lucayan people became extinct by 1520. Records from West End show that the population in 1836 was only about 370 people, many of whom later abandoned the island for greater opportunities in Nassau. But in 1861 people flocked back to Grand Bahama because of an unexpected economic opportunity—the American Civil War. At the outbreak of the war, with the Confederacy of Southern States under a strict Union embargo, smugglers operating out of West End" }, { "docid": "14051609", "title": "West End, Grand Bahama", "text": "including the marina, airport, restaurants and beach facilities of Old Bahama Bay and other land along five miles of beachfront. Holding Capital retained ownership of the westernmost portion of the island. Ginn managed the rental program for the 73 condo suites and operated the marina, airport and restaurants at Old Bahama Bay as part of a larger marketing program. From 2006 to 2008, Ginn carried out an ambitious marketing and development program for a massive expansion at Old Bahama Bay. The future development, called Ginn Sur Mer, envisioned a palatial, $4.9 billion master-planned development, with five-star amenities and 6,000 new" }, { "docid": "16723254", "title": "Bahama Passage", "text": "Bahama Passage Bahama Passage is a 1941 American drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith, starring Madeleine Carroll and Sterling Hayden. The film was primarily shot on Salt Cay, Turks Islands in Technicolor. When his father dies in an accident, Adrian Ainsworth is forced to get a replacement as head of the family salt company on an island in the Caribbean. His mentally unstable mother firmly believes that her husband was murdered by one of their Bahama workers. Soon a Mr. Delbridge and his daughter Carol arrives to the island to run the company. Adrian is not happy with this" }, { "docid": "5954217", "title": "Bahama woodstar", "text": "wider feathers. Males have bright purple iridescent gorgets lined with a white stripe, which dull out as breeding season ends. Females do not have the purple throat or white stripe. Both males and females have black, slightly curved bills and black feet. The Bahama woodstar is distributed around the Bahama Archipelago, including the Turks and Caicos Islands and with exception to the Inagua islands. It has also been recorded multiple times in Florida, United States. In April 2013 a bird was seen for three days at a feeder in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. They are less plentiful on the Grand Bahama," }, { "docid": "5610770", "title": "West Grand Bahama", "text": "Island and now known as Old Bahama Bay. The Florida-based Ginn Company sought to develop a new tourism project in the area. In 2009, the now former Ginn Company defaulted on a $650 million Credit Suisse which a major portion of the loan was used to fund Ginn Sur Mer. The project once pegged at $5 billion would have included thousands of home sites, 4 star resort hotel, two golf courses, airport and mega yacht marina has now come to a complete halt. Bogged down with numerous lawsuits filed by disgruntled buyers who alleged that Robert (Bobby) Ginn sold land" }, { "docid": "14051604", "title": "West End, Grand Bahama", "text": "remain the two major industries of the West End economy. West End is known for its world-class fishing. The location allows sport fishing enthusiasts to easily access shallow or deep-water options within a few nautical miles. The north side of the island is part of the Bahama Banks and has very shallow water, making it a popular destination for bonefishing. Legendary bonefish guide Israel Rolle, known as \"Bonefish Folley\", died in July 2012. He guided bonefishing clients like Ernest Hemingway, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Richard Nixon. Local fishermen also catch red snapper, spiny lobster and conch. The West End" }, { "docid": "16723258", "title": "Bahama Passage", "text": "island and all of the bad feelings that seem to be inspired by the place. His friend, Captain Risingwell, tells him that it isn't the place, but the absence of true love that destroyed the people living there. Adrian changes his mind and brings Carol back with him to the island to spend their future together. Bahama Passage Bahama Passage is a 1941 American drama film directed by Edward H. Griffith, starring Madeleine Carroll and Sterling Hayden. The film was primarily shot on Salt Cay, Turks Islands in Technicolor. When his father dies in an accident, Adrian Ainsworth is forced" }, { "docid": "3774173", "title": "Ragged Island, Bahamas", "text": "industry, which peaked in the 1930s, there has been a gradual emigration to more prosperous islands such as New Providence, Grand Bahama Island, Abaco Island, The Exumas and Eleuthera. The population of Ragged Island in the 2010 census was 72. Senator Mizpah Tertullien was born on the island in 1930. Duncan Town is the only settlement in the entire Ragged Island chain and is situated within a bay of shallow water. The island contains a small air strip, a harbor, and a lighthouse. A tower on the south end of the island is visible from ships transiting the Old Bahama" }, { "docid": "6024293", "title": "Bahama yellowthroat", "text": "invertebrates. Bahama yellowthroat is 15 cm long with a large bill. The adult male of the nominate race \"G. r. rostrata\", found on Andros and New Providence islands has an olive-green back and mainly yellow underparts, slightly paler on the belly. It has a black facemask and grey forecrown. The female is similar, but lacks the black mask and has a grey crown; she may have a whiter belly. There are two other subspecies; the adult male of \"G. r. tanneri\", found on Grand Bahama, Great Abaco and associated islands, has a yellow tinge to the forecrown band, and \"G." }, { "docid": "9735930", "title": "Effects of Hurricane Wilma in The Bahamas", "text": "region as a tropical storm. Many homes failed to board windows or apply hurricane shutters, as well. Officials ordered evacuations for the eastern and western portion of Grand Bahama island, and established multiple shelters on the island. Evacuations were minimal; it is estimated that between 300 and 1,000 people left. As most people failed to prepare sufficiently for the hurricane, hardware stores and food markets were generally well-stocked. On Grand Bahama Island, Wilma produced sustained winds of 155 km/h (95 mph) and a gust of 178 km/h (111 mph). The hurricane also produced a storm surge of over 3.7 m" }, { "docid": "14051608", "title": "West End, Grand Bahama", "text": "by New York-based Holding Capital Group which renamed it Old Bahama Bay. Significant renovations followed, including complete refurbishment of the docks, many new canals cut for luxury home sites, and 72 luxury condos. In August 2012, the condo owners of Old Bahama Bay selected a new operator to manage the marina and the 73 condo rentals. The hotel, marina and two restaurants are open and fully operational. The resort offers a full range of fishing and other water related activities. In 2004, Florida-based developer Bobby Ginn acquired 2,000 acres of land from Charlie Sammons, an insurance mogul from Dallas, Texas," }, { "docid": "3940862", "title": "Tommy Bahama", "text": "Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama is a Seattle-based manufacturer of casual, men's and women's sportswear and activewear, denim, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection, and is owned by Atlanta-based Oxford Industries. Tommy Bahama is available at Dillard's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Belk and Von Maur, along with resort locations around the world. There are over 160 company-owned Tommy Bahama retail stores worldwide, 18 of which include a Tommy Bahama restaurant and bar. In 2009, the Tommy Bahama Bar was opened at Yankee Stadium. Tony Margolis, Bob Emfield, and their wives dreamed up" }, { "docid": "19253270", "title": "Bahama Bank", "text": "Bahama Bank The Bahama Bank is a sand bank across Ramsey Bay, about off the east coast of the Isle of Man northeast of Maughold Head. The bank extends from Northwest to Southeast, is 10 miles long and 1 mile broad. In the late 1840s the Bahama Bank Lightship was stationed on its Southeast end, in 11 fathoms, its light visible at the distance of 10 miles. Following the construction of the Maughold Head Lighthouse the Bahama Bank Lightship was decommissioned in 1914 and replaced by a buoy. The Bahama Bank was formerly a popular area for fishing within region" }, { "docid": "10345851", "title": "Bahama Buck's", "text": "Missouri, Oklahoma, and Puerto Rico) with over 100 additional stores in the works. Except for stores operated by Buchanan all stores are franchised. In addition to snowcones with over 93 original flavors offered (in a tribute to Texas Tech one flavor is called \"Red Raider\"), Bahama Buck's also offers smoothies, fruit cups, coffee, and specialty colas called \"Bahama Sodas\". Bahama Buck's also sells various Bahama Buck's-themed clothing. Buchanan is a Christian and had formerly used a similar model as of the one used by Chick-Fil-A, meaning that all Bahama Buck's stores were closed on Sundays. Buchanan believed that one day" }, { "docid": "3940865", "title": "Tommy Bahama", "text": "Liquor ratings aggregator Proof66.com places the White Sand and Golden Sun rums in its \"Tier 1\" category. This category indicates the \"Highest Recommendation.\" The corporate headquarters of Tommy Bahama is located at 400 Fairview in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, and was built in 2015. Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama is a Seattle-based manufacturer of casual, men's and women's sportswear and activewear, denim, swimwear, accessories, footwear and a complete home furnishings collection, and is owned by Atlanta-based Oxford Industries. Tommy Bahama is available at Dillard's, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Belk and Von" }, { "docid": "3940863", "title": "Tommy Bahama", "text": "the idea of \"Tommy Bahama,\" a lifestyle of never leaving the beach. Basing clothing off of the concept, they founded Tommy Bahama Group, Inc. in 1993. In 2003, Tommy Bahama Group became fully owned by Oxford Industries, Inc. The men's sportswear line includes Tommy Bahama Collection, Tommy Bahama Relax, and Tommy Bahama Denim; Women's products include sportswear, denim, and swimwear. In addition to company manufactured offering of sportswear, they license home indoor and outdoor furnishings, bedding and bath, lamps, rugs, ceiling fans, outdoor fabrics, wall coverings, sunglasses, optical eyewear, watches, umbrellas, luggage, hats, and men's and women's fragrances. The brand" }, { "docid": "5954216", "title": "Bahama woodstar", "text": "Bahama woodstar The Bahama woodstar (\"Calliphlox evelynae\") is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Caribbean, including the Bahama and Turks and Caicos islands. It is named the \"Hummer\" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding. The Bahama woodstar is a small hummingbird, growing to be only about in length. These birds weigh around . Their backs are green and gold, with olive-buff underparts, and flanks fading into white (males) or cinnamon (females). Wings are brown and their tails appear a blackish-purple. Males have a fork-shaped tail while females display a more rounded tail with" }, { "docid": "10345850", "title": "Bahama Buck's", "text": "Bahama Buck's Bahama Buck's is a privately held franchise specializing in shaved ice and other frozen non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. As a means of finding an income which didn't involve \"mowing grass or flipping burgers\", Blake Buchanan started selling snowcones in 1990 while attending Texas Tech University. With the help of his now-wife Kippi, father Tom (now Senior VP), and friend Eric Lee (now Bahama Buck's CFO), he opened his first franchise in Lubbock. As of March 2017, Bahama Buck's operates 100 stores (located in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Florida," }, { "docid": "15184213", "title": "Bahama oriole", "text": "the species often uses introduced Coconut Palm (\"Cocos nucifera\"). Bahama Orioles were recently discovered nesting within the pine foresr, building nests in understory palms\"Leucothrinax morrisii.\" More recently the Bahama Oriole has been recorded nesting in many other tree species including palms (\"Sabal palmetto, \"Coccothrinax argentata\" and bananas (\"Musa\"). Though the general habitats of the Bahama oriole during the breeding season is known, the preferred habitat of the oriole during the non-breeding season is still unknown, although birds can be encountered in all terrestrial habitat types. The future of the Bahama oriole remains tenuous. The Shiny Cowbird (\"Molothrus bonariensis\"), a brood" }, { "docid": "10345852", "title": "Bahama Buck's", "text": "away from work leads to happier employees, \"and happier employees equal better snow\". However, as of February 2008, most Bahama Buck's franchisees choose to open on Sunday. Bahama Buck's Bahama Buck's is a privately held franchise specializing in shaved ice and other frozen non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. As a means of finding an income which didn't involve \"mowing grass or flipping burgers\", Blake Buchanan started selling snowcones in 1990 while attending Texas Tech University. With the help of his now-wife Kippi, father Tom (now Senior VP), and friend Eric Lee (now Bahama Buck's CFO), he" }, { "docid": "18178980", "title": "Media in Grand Island, Nebraska", "text": "and/or are licensed to the city. Media in Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island, Nebraska is a center of media in south-central Nebraska. The following is a list of media outlets in the city. The \"Grand Island Independent\" is the city's primary newspaper, published daily. Other newspapers published in Grand Island include: In its fall 2013 ranking of radio markets by population, Arbitron ranked the Grand Island-Kearney-Hastings market 251st in the United States. The following is a list of radio stations licensed to and/or broadcasting from Grand Island: Grand Island lies within the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney television market. The following is a list" }, { "docid": "18178979", "title": "Media in Grand Island, Nebraska", "text": "Media in Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island, Nebraska is a center of media in south-central Nebraska. The following is a list of media outlets in the city. The \"Grand Island Independent\" is the city's primary newspaper, published daily. Other newspapers published in Grand Island include: In its fall 2013 ranking of radio markets by population, Arbitron ranked the Grand Island-Kearney-Hastings market 251st in the United States. The following is a list of radio stations licensed to and/or broadcasting from Grand Island: Grand Island lies within the Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney television market. The following is a list of television stations that broadcast from" }, { "docid": "5954224", "title": "Bahama woodstar", "text": "such as cotton and down, woven together with lichen and various plant materials such as twigs and bark The height of these nests varies, some recorded as low as 2 feet and as high as 12 feet. Females lay 2 white oval shaped eggs which incubate for approximately two weeks. Bahama woodstar The Bahama woodstar (\"Calliphlox evelynae\") is a species of hummingbird endemic to the Caribbean, including the Bahama and Turks and Caicos islands. It is named the \"Hummer\" by locals due to a distinct humming sound it makes while feeding. The Bahama woodstar is a small hummingbird, growing to" }, { "docid": "3080008", "title": "Flight 19", "text": "find the Grand Bahama Island lying in front of him as expected. Instead, he eventually saw a land mass to his right side, the northern part of Abaco Island. Believing that this landmass to his right was the Grand Bahama Island and his compass was malfunctioning, he set a course to what he thought was southwest to head straight back to Fort Lauderdale. However, in reality this changed his course farther northwest, toward open ocean. To further add to his confusion, he encountered a series of islands north of Abaco Island, which looks very similar to the Key West Islands." }, { "docid": "12666725", "title": "Old Bahama Channel", "text": "between 22° and 23° North latitude, where its width rarely exceeds . In the 1500s, Alonso Valiente was one of the discoverers of the Old Bahama Channel. The Spanish colonial trade routes in the Spanish West Indies originally favored the Old Bahama Channel, then shifted to the Straits of Florida—New Bahama Channel, as it was a safer alternative. In the Old Bahama Channel, ship captains had to pick their way through the low-lying cays and shoals of the southern Bahama Banks. A Royal Navy vessel, the 44-gun , was wrecked in the Channel in 1762. Old Bahama Channel The Old" }, { "docid": "10712801", "title": "Bahama, North Carolina", "text": "Bahama, North Carolina Bahama is an unincorporated community in northern Durham County, North Carolina. Bahama was originally settled around 1750 as the community of Balltown until the name was changed to reflect three leading families of the community: (Ba)ll, (HA)rris, and (Ma)ngum. Another unusual name associated with the community is Hunkadora, a name for the post office here during a period of the 19th century . Former NASCAR driver Scott Riggs hails from Bahama. Bahama's Zip Code Tabulation Area (Zip Code 27503) has a population of 3,304 as of the 2000 census. The population is 50.2% male and 49.8% female." }, { "docid": "8965690", "title": "Bahama Village", "text": "pool. While the sign announcing the entrance to Bahama Village remains, the area as depicted in the picture has since been transformed from a shopping area into a restaurant (current as of Sept 2016). Bahama Village Bahama Village is a neighborhood in the City of Key West, Florida, Monroe County, United States. It is located southwest of downtown, in Old Town. It covers over a 16 block area that lies southwest of Whitehead Street and northeast of Truman Annex, bordered by Whitehead, Southard, Fort and Louisa Streets. It was once a primarily black neighborhood, and is named for its many" }, { "docid": "14333477", "title": "Jwycesska Island", "text": "Jwycesska Island can have a completely landlocked boat harbour of more than . A study of the island shows it can accommodate an air strip of at least . Jwycesska Island is particularly well situated for boating traffic since it is located just halfway between West End on Grand Bahama and Treasure Cay on Abaco Island. It would make an attractive stopping point since many people do not care to travel at night or to go more than in a day. Sport fishing of all types is known to be superb in the area of Jwycesska Island. Walker's Cay, just" }, { "docid": "19253283", "title": "Bahama Bank", "text": "Hudson and Richard Gregg (the three married crew members) received £300 each. The families of Hudson and Gregg also received £150 each. The (seven) children of Daugherty received £250. The father of John Leadbeater received £250. Bahama Bank The Bahama Bank is a sand bank across Ramsey Bay, about off the east coast of the Isle of Man northeast of Maughold Head. The bank extends from Northwest to Southeast, is 10 miles long and 1 mile broad. In the late 1840s the Bahama Bank Lightship was stationed on its Southeast end, in 11 fathoms, its light visible at the distance" }, { "docid": "3940864", "title": "Tommy Bahama", "text": "also licenses international entities to manufacture sportswear and operate Tommy Bahama's retail locations in Canada, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Japan, United Arab Emirates and Australia. Tommy Bahama launched its own brand of rum in 2007. The line includes two varieties, White Sand, a light rum; and Golden Sun, an aged, dark rum. Both varieties are produced by R.L. Seale Distillery, which has been producing rum for more than 80 years in Barbados. Tommy Bahama Rum was awarded the Double Gold for Tommy Bahama Golden Sun and Gold for Tommy Bahama White Sands at the 2010 San Francisco World Spirits Competition." }, { "docid": "7182187", "title": "Grand Cay", "text": "is notable for being a tourists' haven, and a peaceful, fishing community. Its number one attraction is \"Rosie's Place\". Patrons can still sample the combo of Cracked Conch, Lobster Tail and Grilled Grouper. Rosie still provides a small full service marina and air conditioned rooms in addition to his famous eatery. Today on many of the cays people make a living fishing and lobstering. In terms of Education, Grand Cay hosts the Grand Cay All Age School, which is located under the Grand Bahama District. The school population varies from 100-115. This was the island of choice of U.S. President" }, { "docid": "14219947", "title": "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)", "text": "Hot Country Singles for the week of March 12, 1988. What She Is (Is a Woman in Love) \"What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)\" is a song written by Bob McDill and Paul Harrison and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in February 1988 as the lead single from the album, \"The Heart of It All\". The song was Earl Thomas Conley's fifteenth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart. \"What She Is" }, { "docid": "14219946", "title": "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)", "text": "What She Is (Is a Woman in Love) \"What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)\" is a song written by Bob McDill and Paul Harrison and recorded by American country music artist Earl Thomas Conley. It was released in February 1988 as the lead single from the album, \"The Heart of It All\". The song was Earl Thomas Conley's fifteenth number one on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of thirteen weeks on the country chart. \"What She Is (Is a Woman in Love)\" debuted on the U.S. \"Billboard\"" }, { "docid": "10712805", "title": "Bahama, North Carolina", "text": "congregation’s sixth. The raising was the culmination of a prolonged fundraising effort. Harley Chester, minister, recalled that “gallons of Brunswick stew were made and sold, suppers were given, bazaars were held, Negro minstrels, plays, a womanless wedding and almost anything to make an honest dollar.” Bahama, North Carolina Bahama is an unincorporated community in northern Durham County, North Carolina. Bahama was originally settled around 1750 as the community of Balltown until the name was changed to reflect three leading families of the community: (Ba)ll, (HA)rris, and (Ma)ngum. Another unusual name associated with the community is Hunkadora, a name for the" }, { "docid": "1137008", "title": "Grand Island, Nebraska", "text": "Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census. Grand Island is the principal city of the Grand Island metropolitan area, which consists of Hall, Merrick, Howard and Hamilton counties. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents. Grand Island has been given the All-America City Award three times (1955, 1967, and 1981–82) by the National Civic League. Grand Island is home to the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) which is the sole agency responsible for training" }, { "docid": "1137024", "title": "Grand Island, Nebraska", "text": "twice daily. The city's transit system is entirely demand-responsive, with rides requiring reservation 24 hours in advance. As of 2017, Grand Island was served by CHI Health St. Francis hospital, with 159 beds. Grand Island, Nebraska Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 48,520 at the 2010 census. Grand Island is the principal city of the Grand Island metropolitan area, which consists of Hall, Merrick, Howard and Hamilton counties. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents. Grand Island has been given the All-America" }, { "docid": "8719938", "title": "Grand Jason Island", "text": "Grand Jason Island Grand Jason Island (sometimes known as \"Grand Island\") is a small island located at , east of the Steeple Jason Island. It is a part of the Jason Islands in the Falkland Islands, and along with Steeple Jason it is one of the \"Islas los Salvajes\" in Spanish (the Jasons being divided into two groups in that language). Grand Jason is a home to one of the largest colonies of black-browed albatrosses in the world. Grand Jason and Steeple Jason Island, were bought by New York City philanthropist Michael Steinhardt in the 1990s, who later donated them" }, { "docid": "8719939", "title": "Grand Jason Island", "text": "to the Bronx Zoo based Wildlife Conservation Society. Grand Jason Island Grand Jason Island (sometimes known as \"Grand Island\") is a small island located at , east of the Steeple Jason Island. It is a part of the Jason Islands in the Falkland Islands, and along with Steeple Jason it is one of the \"Islas los Salvajes\" in Spanish (the Jasons being divided into two groups in that language). Grand Jason is a home to one of the largest colonies of black-browed albatrosses in the world. Grand Jason and Steeple Jason Island, were bought by New York City philanthropist Michael" }, { "docid": "8965689", "title": "Bahama Village", "text": "Bahama Village Bahama Village is a neighborhood in the City of Key West, Florida, Monroe County, United States. It is located southwest of downtown, in Old Town. It covers over a 16 block area that lies southwest of Whitehead Street and northeast of Truman Annex, bordered by Whitehead, Southard, Fort and Louisa Streets. It was once a primarily black neighborhood, and is named for its many original residents who were of Bahamian ancestry. Once a marginalized area, it is undergoing gentrification and now hosts many of the island's most popular restaurants. It contains the city of Key West's public swimming" }, { "docid": "5954220", "title": "Bahama woodstar", "text": "species can be separated depending on morphological differences in tail shape and presence or absence of iridescent feathers, both known to play a role in sexual selection. For this reason, the Inagua woodstar, formerly considered a subspecies, is now a species in itself (\"Calliphlox lyrura)\" . It has a fully iridescent crown and a more lyre-shaped tail than the Bahama woodstar. Although this bird is known as \"Calliphlox evelynae,\" it is often lumped together with other genera such as \"Philodice\", \"Nesophlox\" and \"Calothorax\". Bahama Woodstars mainly suck up nectar from local plants . On the Abaco Islands, one of these" }, { "docid": "2802427", "title": "Island country", "text": "other countries, such as the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland; Haiti and the Dominican Republic; and Indonesia, which shares islands with Papua New Guinea, Brunei, East Timor, and Malaysia. Geographically, the country of Australia is considered a continental landmass rather than an island, covering the largest landmass of the Australian continent. In the past, however, it was considered an island country for tourism purposes (among others) and is sometimes referred to as such. Island country An island country is a country whose primary territory consists of one or more islands or parts of islands. As of 2011, 46" }, { "docid": "3421518", "title": "Grand Turk Island", "text": "erected in 1852 near northern end of the island. The 60 ft. lighthouse was designed by Alexander Gordon and built by Chance Brothers in England. It was shipped in pieces and assembled on Grand Turk. Grand Turk Island Grand Turk Island is an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is the largest island in the Turks Islands (the smaller of the two archipelagos that make up the island nation) with . Grand Turk contains the territory's capital, Cockburn Town and the JAGS McCartney International Airport. The island is the administrative, historic, cultural and financial center of the territory," }, { "docid": "5954219", "title": "Bahama woodstar", "text": "to its recent divergence between lineages, the many clades within this group are constantly under close scrutiny and rearrangement. The Bahama Woodstar in particular belongs to the \"Bee Clade\", the youngest and most extensively diversifying clade. A characteristic of this clade is the fact that males use their tails to make sounds. Relationships between species and genera of this clade are still being re-evaluated. The Bahama Woodstar is one of the species which has been recently re-evaluated, having used to contain two subspecies of woodstars: \"Calliphlox evelynae evelynae\" and \"Calliphlox \"evelynae\" lyura\" also known as the Inagua woodstar. However, hummingbird" }, { "docid": "6024294", "title": "Bahama yellowthroat", "text": "r. coryi\" of Eleuthera and Cat islands has a mainly yellow forecrown. The Bahama yellowthroat can be distinguished from wintering common yellowthroats by its greater size, heavier bill and slower, more deliberate movements. Males additionally have more extensively yellow underparts, a larger facemask extending onto the nape, and in the case of \"coryi\" the distinctive yellow forecrown. Females have a grey wash to the head not shown by common yellowthroat. The song of Bahama yellowthroat is a loud \"wichety wichety wichety wich\", similar to that of common yellowthroat. The call is a softer \"jip\" than that of common yellowthoat. This" }, { "docid": "3421514", "title": "Grand Turk Island", "text": "Grand Turk Island Grand Turk Island is an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands. It is the largest island in the Turks Islands (the smaller of the two archipelagos that make up the island nation) with . Grand Turk contains the territory's capital, Cockburn Town and the JAGS McCartney International Airport. The island is the administrative, historic, cultural and financial center of the territory, and has the second largest population of the islands at approximately 3,720 people. Grand Turk was first colonised in 1681 by Bermudians, who set up the salt industry in the islands. In 1766 it became" }, { "docid": "5998510", "title": "Tommy Bahama Challenge", "text": "Tommy Bahama Challenge The Tommy Bahama Challenge was a golf event on the PGA Tour's \"Challenge Season,\" a slate of Tour events that do not count towards the PGA's official money season. It was held at the Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, and lasted for only two years. Sponsored by the clothing company Tommy Bahama, the event began in 2004, and pitted a team of four golfers from the United States versus an international team of four golfers, each with a non-playing captain. The tournament featured a unique rule — only players 30 or under could be invited. In" }, { "docid": "19253732", "title": "Bahama Bank Lightship", "text": "Bahama Bank Lightship The Bahama Bank Lightship was a Lightvessel stationed on the Bahama Bank east of Ramsey Bay, Isle of Man. The original Lightvessel was stationed on the bank in 1848, its position being 1.25 nautical miles southeast of the southeast tail of the bank at position . The lightvessel's lighting consisted of two fixed lights with an operational coverage of 10 nautical miles. The original vessel was not fitted with a fog horn, instead a gun mounted onboard was fired during periods of low visibility as a warning to shipping. A new vessel took station in September 1879" }, { "docid": "2802423", "title": "Island country", "text": "Island country An island country is a country whose primary territory consists of one or more islands or parts of islands. As of 2011, 46 (approximately 24%) of the 193 UN member states are island countries. The percentage of island countries that are democratic is higher than that of continental countries. Historically they have been less prone to political instability than their continental counterparts. Island countries have often been the basis of maritime conquest and historical rivalry between other countries. Island countries are more susceptible to attack by large, continental countries due to their size and dependence on sea and" }, { "docid": "19253737", "title": "Bahama Bank Lightship", "text": "a gas buoy. Bahama Bank Lightship The Bahama Bank Lightship was a Lightvessel stationed on the Bahama Bank east of Ramsey Bay, Isle of Man. The original Lightvessel was stationed on the bank in 1848, its position being 1.25 nautical miles southeast of the southeast tail of the bank at position . The lightvessel's lighting consisted of two fixed lights with an operational coverage of 10 nautical miles. The original vessel was not fitted with a fog horn, instead a gun mounted onboard was fired during periods of low visibility as a warning to shipping. A new vessel took station" }, { "docid": "10712803", "title": "Bahama, North Carolina", "text": "Essay: Nathaniel Harris in the mid-eighteenth century acquired a tract of in what is now the community of Bahama in northern Durham County. Thereon his son Archer built a meeting house around 1784 which operated for the benefit of all denominations until 1808 when it affiliated with the Methodist Church. The first building was a log structure and was used by all who desired to worship, white and black. The meeting house, originally known as Crossroads, is mentioned in a deposition filed against Archer Harris in 1784 as part of a boundary dispute. In 1812 a tract was conveyed to" } ]

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