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Elaith Craulnober Elaith Craulnober is a fictional character set in the Forgotten Realms fantasy setting. Elaith is often used by author Elaine Cunningham and has appeared in many of her novels, namely, Elfshadow, Elfsong, Silver Shadows, Dream Spheres, and briefly as a very young child in Evermeet: Island of Elves.
Elaiussa Sebaste Elaiussa Sebaste or Elaeousa Sebaste (Greek: Ελαιούσα Σεβαστή) was an ancient Roman town located 55 km from Mersin in the direction of Silifke in Cilicia on the southern coast of Anatolia (in modern-day Turkey). Elaiussa, meaning olive, was founded in the 2nd century B.
Elam (Hebrew Bible) Elam (עֵילָם) in the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 10:22, Ezra 4:9;) is said to be the oldest son of Shem, the son of Noah. It is also used (as in Akkadian), for the country of Elam in what is now southern Iran, that the Hebrews believed to be the offspring of Elam, son of Shem.
Elamite Cuneiform The Elamite Cuneiform is a script which was used from about 2500 BC to 331 AD and was adapted from Akkadian Cuneiform. The Elamite Cuneiform script consisted of about 130 symbols, far fewer than most other cuneiform scripts.
Elamo-Dravidian languages The Elamo-Dravidian languages are a hypothesised language family which includes the living Dravidian languages of India and Pakistan, in addition to the extinct Elamite language of ancient Elam, in what is now southwestern Iran. Linguist David McAlpin has been a chief proponent of the Elamo-Dravidian Hypothesis.
Elan Graphics Elan Graphics is a computer graphics architecture for Silicon Graphics computer workstations. Elan Graphics was developed in 1991 and was available as a high-end graphics option on workstations released during the mid-1990s as part of the Express Graphics architectures family.
Elan Microelectronics Corporation ELAN (Elan Microelectronics Corporation) was established in May 1994 in Hsinchu Science-Based Industrial Park - the Silicon Valley of Taiwan with initial capital of NT$1 billion and accumulated capital of NT$3.679 billion.
Elan Sara DeFan Elan (born Elan Sara DeFan on March 1, 1983 in Guadalajara, Mexico) is a Mexican singer-songwriter, known for being one of the most successful independent Latin artists of the moment. She landed a few years ago in the fertile musical landscape of Southern California and quickly made a name for herself by being the first internationally successful Latin American independent artist as well as the first female Latina to begin her career with an English language album written completely on her own.
Elan Valley Reservoirs The Elan Valley Reservoirs are a chain of man-made lakes in Wales, west of Rhayader, (also known as the "Welsh Lake District"), using the rivers Elan and Claerwen. The reservoirs are Claerwen, Craig Goch, Pen-y-Gareg, Careg-ddu, and Caban Coch.
Elan Vital (organization) Elan Vital is the name of several organizations that support the work of Prem Rawat, also known by the honorary title Maharaji. Prem Rawat speaks of the possibility of knowing inner peace through four techniques of Knowledge.
Elana Stone Elana Stone is a jazz vocalist and band leader based in Sydney, Australia. Described by the Daily Telegraph as "Sydney’s favourite young jazz singer", her album In the Garden of Wild Things was released in 2005.
Elance Elance is a freelancer matching website providing a service to project managers for sourcing proffesionals who pay a fee for the chance of winning a contract. eLance is currently the most popular online service provider of all e-commerce solutions used by 200,000 freelancers worldwide.
Eland Books Eland Books is a publishing house, established in 1982, that aims to revive the great travel books that have fallen out of print over time. Although the list has diversified out into biography and fiction, the overwhelming majority of the titles are tales of travels far and wide, from the Far East to wartime Italy.
Eland House Eland House is an office building in Westminster, London occupied by the Department for Communities and Local Government. It was designed by EPR Architects and built by Mowlem for Land Securities, completed in 1998.
Elantris Elantris is a stand-alone novel fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, published in April 2005 by Tor Books. The book is named after the ruined city, whose "cursed" inhabitants are the focus of the book's plot.
Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri The Texas Rat Snake (Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri) is a species of rat snake, a non-venomous colubrid found in the United States, primarily within the state of Texas, but its range also extends into Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. It intergrades with other subspecies of Elaphe obsoleta, so exact range boundaries are impossible to distinguish.
Elapidae The Elapidae, or elapids, are a family of venomous snakes found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world, including the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. They are characterized by possessing a set of hollow, fixed fangs through which they inject venom, and come in a wide range of sizes, from only 18 cm (Drysdalia) up to 6 m in length (Ophiophagus).
Elasmosaurus Elasmosaurus (IPA pronunciation: ) meaning "thin-plated lizard" because it had platelike bones in its pelvic girdle (Greek elasmos = thin plate + sauros = lizard) is a plesiosaur with an extremely long neck that lived in the late Cretaceous.
Elasmotherium The Giant Unicorn (Elasmotherium sibiricum) ("Siberian Thin-Plate Beast") was a giant rhinoceros which stood two meters high and six meters (20 feet) long, with a single two-meter-long (7 feet) horn in the forehead. The animal may have weighed up to 5 tonnes.
Elastic collision An elastic collision is a collision in which the total kinetic energy of the colliding bodies after collision is equal to their total kinetic energy before collision. Elastic collisions occur only if there is no conversion of kinetic energy into other forms, as in the collision of atoms (Rutherford backscattering is one example).
Elastic modulus An elastic modulus, or modulus of elasticity, is the mathematical description of an object or substance's tendency to be deformed when a force is applied to it. The elastic modulus of an object is defined as the slope of its stress-strain curve:
Elastic Membrane Analogy First published by pioneering aerodynamicist Ludwig Prandtl in 1903, the elastic membrane analogy describes the stress distribution on a non-circular bar in torsion. The differential equation that governs the stress distribution on a bar in torsion is of the same form as the equation governing the shape of a membrane under differential pressure.
Elastic potential energy The elastic potential energy is the potential energy of a string or spring that has elasticity. For a spring of natural length, l, and modulus of elasticity λ under an extension of x it can be calculated using the formula:
Elastic Planet Elastic Planet was a six-part radio comedy series first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1995. In the style of a very surreal documentary, it was written by Ben Moor, narrated by Oliver Postgate and produced by Jon Naismith.
Elastic recoil detection Elastic Recoil Detection is a nuclear technique in materials science to obtain elemental concentration depth profiles in thin films. An energetic ion beam is directed at the sample to be depth profiled and (as in Rutherford backscattering) there is an elastic nuclear interaction with the atoms of the sample.
Elastic scattering In scattering theory and in particular in particle physics, elastic scattering is one of the specific forms of scattering. In this process, the energy of the incident photon or particle (electron, positron, or neutron) is conserved and its propagating direction is changed by the potential of the target.
Elastic tabstop In text editor applications in computing, an elastic tab stop is an alternative way to handle tab stops, with a primary focus on editing source code in computer programming. The idea was first proposed by Nick Gravgaard as a solution for programmers who argue about what kind of indentation is best; tab or space characters.
Elastic-rebound theory In geology, the elastic rebound theory was the first theory to satisfactorily explain earthquakes. Previously it was thought that ruptures of the surface were the result of strong ground shaking rather than the converse suggested by this theory.
Elastica theory The elastica theory is a theory of mechanics of solid materials developed by Euler that allows for very large scale elastic deflections of structures. Euler (1744) and Jakob Bernoulli developed the theory for elastic lines and studied buckling.
Elasticity (economics) In economics, elasticity is the ratio of the incremental percentage change in one variable with respect to an incremental percentage change in another variable. Elasticity is usually expressed as a negative number but shown as a positive percent value.
Elastico The Elastico, Flip Flap, Akka, Rivelino, or Ronaldinho (after a much watched advert when he performed it), is a football skill invented by 1970s Brazil footballer Rivelino. In recent times, it has been learned by Zlatan Ibrahimović of Internazionale and Sweden, Aiden McGeady of Celtic and Republic of Ireland national football team and Ronaldinho of Barcelona and Brazil.
Elastin Elastin, is a protein in connective tissue that is elastic and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting. Elastin helps skin to return to its original position when it is poked or pinched.
Elastinen Elastinen (real name: Kimmo Ilpo Juhani Laiho), born 1981 in Helsinki, is a Finnish rap musician and also known as one of the founders and is the CEO of the Finnish independent rap label Rähinä Records. Together with his colleague Iso H, he forms the Finnish rap band Fintelligens.
Elastography Elastography is a non-invasive method in which stiffness or strain images of soft tissue are used to detect or classify tumors. A tumor or a suspicious cancerous growth is normally 5-28 times stiffer than the background of normal soft tissue.
Elastomer The term elastomer is often used interchangeably with the term rubber, and is preferred when referring to vulcanisates. Elastomer comes from two terms, elastic (describing the ability of a material to return to its original shape when a load is removed) and mer (from polymer, in which poly means many and mer means parts).
Elasund Elasund: The First City (German: Elasund - Die erste Stadt, "Elasund" pronounced in German) is a German-style board game designed by Klaus Teuber. It is the second game in the Catan Adventures series (the first being Candamir: The First Settlers), a series of spinoff games based on the theme from Teuber's hit game Settlers of Catan as well as its German-language novelization by Rebecca Gablé.
Elater An elater is a cell (or structure attached to a cell) that is hygroscopic, and therefore will change shape in response to changes in moisture in the environment. Elaters come in a variety of forms, but are always associated with plant spores.
Elateriformia Elateriformia is an infraorder of polyphagan beetles. The two largest families in this group are buprestids, of which there are around 15,000 described species, and click beetles, of which there are around 10,000 described species.
Elateriospermum tapos Elateriospermum tapos is a species of plant of the family Euphorbiaceae and the sole member of its genus (Elateriospermum) and tribe (Elateriospermeae). It is found from Southern Thailand to Peninsular Malaysia and known locally as buah perah or perah tree.
Elaterite Elaterite, also known as elastic bitumen or mineral caoutchouc, is a brown hydrocarbon varying somewhat in consistency, being sometimes soft, elastic and sticky, like India rubber, and occasionally hard and brittle. It occurs at Castleton in Derbyshire, in the lead mines of Odin and elsewhere.
Elatha In Irish mythology, Elatha (or Elathan) was a prince of the Fomorians and the father of Bres by Ériu of the Tuatha Dé Danann. Unlike most of the Fomorians he was handsome and fair of skin, and the imagery surrounding him (he visits Ériu at night by sea on a silver boat) suggests he may once have been a moon god.
Elavanthi Elavanthi (also called Ilavanthi, or Elonthi) is a family name for a now spread-out group of families of South Asian origin and historically from a Buddhist tradition that gradually transformed to become Hindus. Considered to be originally migrants from the island of Sri Lanka to India, their early ancestors possibly lived in and around the village of Elavanthi in Kovai (Coimbatore) region in Tamil Nadu, from where they took the name.
Elayne Brenzinger Elayne Brenzinger (born 1951, in Scotland) was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia, Canada representing Democratic Reform British Columbia, a progressive/centrist political party formed in January 2005.
Elayne Trakand Elayne Trakand is one of the main characters of the Wheel of Time fantasy series by Robert Jordan. She bears a resemblance both in name and appearance to Ilyena, the doomed wife of Lews Therin Telamon from the Age of Legends.
Elazar Meisels Elazar Meisels is an American Orthodox rabbi and a graduate of the Telshe Rabbinical College, [Chicago, Illinois,] Mir Institute for Rabbinical Studies [Jerusalem, Israel,] and the Lakewood Kollel, [Detroit, Michigan].
Elazar Rokeach Eleazar ben Judah ben Kalonymus of Worms (Hebrew: אלעזר מוורמס, also Elazar Rokeach or Rokeiach) (c.1176-1238) was a leading Talmudist and kabbalist, and the last major member of the Chassidei Ashkenaz ("Righteous Ones of German[ic] Jewry"), a group of Jewish German pietists.
Elazar Shach Elazar Menachem Man Shach (אלעזר מנחם מן שך) (or Rav Leizer Shach, at times his name is written as Eliezer Schach in English publications) (January 22, 1898 - November 2, 2001), was a leading Eastern European-born and educated Haredi rabbi who settled and lived in modern Israel. Recognized as a Talmudic scholar par excellence by the Brisker Rav and Rabbi Isser Zalman Meltzer in their approbations to his works; he authored the Avi Ezri a commentary on the Mishneh Torah.
ElĂ­as M. Soto Elias Mauricio Soto (born September 22 of 1858 in CĂşcuta, Colombia; died October 11 of 1944 in the same city). He played in several bands siren, bugle, trombĂłn and tuba, of become fond of way touched piano, guitar and organ, by several years was director of the Departmental Band of Norte de Santander in CĂşcuta.
Elías Sapag Elías Canaán Sapag (1911-08-05–1993-06-21) was a Lebanese-born Argentine politician, long-serving senator for Neuquén Province, founder of the Neuquino People's Movement and head of the locally influential Sapag family.
ElĂłi Schleder Eloi Rodrigues Schleder (born July 26, 1951) is a former long-distance runner from Brazil, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics. There he finished in 23rd position, clocking 2:16:35.
Eléonore of Blois Eléonore of Blois or of Champagne (1104-1147), daughter of Stephen II, Count of Blois, and of Adela of Normandy. Married to Raoul I of Vermandois and mother of: Hugh II of Vermandois (1127 to 1212), count de Vermandois and of Valois, then monk in 1160.
Elämä lyhyt, Rytkönen pitkä Elämä lyhyt, Rytkönen pitkä (Life short, Rytkönen long) is a 1991 Finnish novel by Arto Paasilinna, with a film adaptation by Ere Kokkonen in 1996. While farcical from the title's twist on the original saying onwards, it has a somewhat elegiac mood, an undercurrent of tragedy leavened by humor throughout.
Elävä seurakunta - Levande församling Elävä seurakunta - Levande församling (Finnish/Swedish for 'Living Congregation') is a nominating group for the elections to assemblies of the Church of Sweden. The group is based in Stockholm, and wants to promote Finnish-Swedish bilingualism in the Church.
Elba Esther Gordillo Elba Esther Gordillo Morales (b. Comitán, Chiapas, February 6 1945) is a Mexican politician formerly affiliated to the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and leader of the National Education Workers' Union (Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación or SNTE).
Elba Ramalho Elba Ramalho, (born on August 17 1951 in Conceição de Piancó, Paraíba, Brazil) is a Brazilian song writer, performer, poet and actress. Elba is know for her explosive performances and to many Brazilians her energy and flamboyant personality is compared to that of Madonna and Tina Turner.
Elbaite Elbaite is a gemstone, reckoned to be one of the most desirable of the Tourmaline family because of the variety and depth of its colours and quality of the crystals. Originally discovered on the Island of Elba, Italy in 1913 it has since been found in many parts of the world.
Elbaue-Fläming Elbaue-Fläming is a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("administrative community") in the district of Wittenberg, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, north and east of Wittenberg.
Elbe Crossing 1 Elbe Crossing 1 is a group of masts providing an overhead crossing of 220kV three phase AC current line across the River Elbe. Constructed between 1959 and 1962 as part of the line from Stade to Hamburg north, it consists of 4 masts:
Elbe Crossing 2 Elbe Crossing 2 is a group of pylons providing overhead lines for four 380kV three phase AC current circuits across the River Elbe. It was constructed between 1976 and 1978 to supplement Elbe Crossing 1, and consists of 4 masts:
Elbe Cycle Route The Elbe Cycle Route (Elberadweg in German) is part of an international network of cycling routes all over Europe. It is integrated in the system of currently 37 river cycling routes in Germany and by far the most popular route for cyclists in this country.
Elbe Day Elbe Day, April 25, 1945, was the date Soviet and American troops met at the river Elbe, near Torgau in Germany, marking an important step toward the end of the World War II in Europe. The first contact was made between patrols near Strehla, when First Lieutenant Albert Kotzebue crossed the River Elbe in a boat with three men of an intelligence and reconnaissance platoon.
Elbe Sandstone Mountains The Elbe Sandstone Mountains (; ) is a mountain range straddling the border between the state of Saxony in southeastern Germany and the Czech Republic. The name derives from the sandstone which was carved by the river Elbe.
Elbe-Ehle-Nuthe Elbe-Ehle-Nuthe is a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") in the Anhalt-Zerbst district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the right bank of the Elbe, around Zerbst, which is the seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft, but not part of it.
Elbe-LĂĽbeck Canal The Elbe-LĂĽbeck Canal (also known as "Elbe-Trave Canal") is an artificial waterway in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It connects the Elbe and Trave rivers, hence constituting an accessway from the Elbe to the Baltic Sea.
Elbe-Saale Elbe-Saale is a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") in the district of Schönebeck, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated on the left bank of the Elbe, around the confluence with the Saale.
Elbe-Stremme-Fiener Elbe-Stremme-Fiener is a Verwaltungsgemeinschaft ("collective municipality") in the Jerichower Land district, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is situated north of Genthin, which is the seat of the Verwaltungsgemeinschaft, but not part of it.
Elbert Dysart Botts Dr. Elbert Dysart Botts (1893-1962) was the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) engineer credited with overseeing the research that led to the development of Botts' dots and the epoxy used to attach them to the road.
Elbert L. Kinser Sergeant Elbert Luther Kisner (1922 - 1945) was a United States Marine who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions and sacrifice of his life on Okinawa during World War II. The Medal of Honor was presented to Sgt Kinser's parents by MajGen Clifton B.
Elbert N. Carvel Elbert Nostrand "Bert" Carvel (February 9 1910 – February 6 2005) was an American businessman and politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Democratic Party, who served as Lieutenant Governor of Delaware and two terms as Governor of Delaware.
Elbert Tuttle Elbert Parr Tuttle (July 17, 1897 - June 23, 1996), one of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a liberal Republican from Georgia, was chief judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit 1950s and 1960s, when that court became known for a series of decisions crucial in advancing the civil rights of African-Americans. At that time, the Fifth Circuit included not only Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas (its jurisdiction as of 2004), but also Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and the Canal Zone.
Elbhangfest The Elbhangfest is a street festival held in Dresden, Germany on the last weekend of June each year since 1990, focussing on the unique culture and built landscape of the hillsides on the banks of the Elbe river.
Elbie Fletcher Elburt Preston (Elbie) Fletcher (March 18 1916, Milton, Massachusetts - March 9 1994, Milton, Massachusetts) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Bees (1934-1935, 1937-1939[start]), Pittsburgh Pirates (1939[end]-1943, 1946-1947) and Boston Braves (1949). Fletcher batted and threw left handed.
Elbing class torpedo boat The Elbing class torpedo boats (or Flottentorpedoboot 1939) were a class of fifteen small warships that served in the Kriegsmarine in World War II. Although classed as Flottentorpedoboot by the Germans, in most respects - displacement, weaponry, usage - they were comparable to contemporary British destroyers.
Elbit Hermes 450 The Elbit Systems Hermes 450 is a medium size multi-payload unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical long endurance missions. It has an endurance of over 20 hours, with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay.
Elbląg Canal Elbląg Canal (, ) is a canal in Poland, in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, 80.5 km in length, which runs southward from Lake Druzno (connected by the river Elbląg to the Vistula Lagoon), to the river Drwęca and lake Jeziorak.
ElblÄ…g County ElblÄ…g County () is a powiat (county) in Poland, in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. The county seat is the city of ElblÄ…g and the powiat includes the area around it, but not the city itself which forms its own separate urban powiat.
ElblÄ…g Voivodeship ElblÄ…g Voivodeship (Polish: wojewĂłdztwo elblÄ…skie) was a unit of administrative division and local government in Poland from 1975 to 1998, superseded by the Pomeranian Voivodeship and the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Its capital city was ElblÄ…g.
Elbow (strike) An elbow strike (commonly referred to as simply an "elbow") is a strike with the point of the elbow, the part of the forearm nearest to the elbow, or the part of the upper arm nearest to the elbow. Elbows can be thrown sideways similarly to a hook, upwards similarly to an uppercut, or downwards with the point of the elbow.
Elbow bondage Elbow bondage is a technique used in BDSM play involving the restraint of a person's elbows by binding them close together behind the person's back, thus greatly restricting use of the arms. (If the wrists are also tied together, the arms are rendered still more useless.
Elbow Beach, Bermuda Elbow Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the main island of Bermuda. Located on the southern (Atlantic Ocean) coast of Paget Parish, it is also home to one of Bermuda's most famous resorts, the Elbow Beach Hotel.
Elbow Falls Elbow Falls is a small set of waterfalls along the Elbow River, west of the hamlet of Bragg Creek, Alberta within Kananskis Country, Alberta. They are located along Highway 66 west past the Bragg Creek turnoff on Highway 22X.
Elbow pad Elbow pads are protective padded gear worn on the elbows to protect them against injury during a fall or a strike. Elbow pads are worn by many athletes, especially cyclists, roller skaters, skateboarders and volleyball players.
Elbow Valley, Alberta Elbow Valley is a designated community (an unincorporated area) in southern Alberta, in the Municipal District of Rocky View. The Elbow Valley area is located immediately west of the city of Calgary, along Highway 8.
Elbridge Gerry Elbridge Thomas Gerry (pronounced , rhymes with merry) (July 17, 1744 – November 23, 1814) was an American statesman and diplomat. As a Democratic-Republican he was elected the fifth Vice President of the United States, serving under James Madison, from March 4, 1813 until his death a year and a half later.
Elbridge Trask Elbridge Trask (July 15, 1815-June 23, 1863) was an American fur trapper and mountain man in the Oregon Country. Immortalized by a series of modern historical novels by Don Berry, he is best known as an early white settler along Tillamook Bay on the coast of the U.
Elcar The Elcar was an American automobile manufactured from 1915 until 1931. The car was produced by the Elkhart Carriage Company of Elkhart, Indiana, which had been in business for over 30 years before producing its first car.
Elcaset Elcaset was a short-lived audio format created by Sony in 1976. At that time, it was widely felt that the compact cassette was never likely to be capable of the same levels of performance that was available from reel-to-reel systems, yet clearly the cassette had great advantages in terms of convenience.
Elciego Elciego (Basque: Eltziego) is a town and municipality located in the province of Álava, in the Basque Country, northern Spain. It lies in the world-famous Rioja wine-production region, and is home to a cutting-edge hotel, opened in 2006, designed by renowned architect Frank Gehry.
Elckerlijc Elckerlijc also known as Elckerlyc, is a morality play was written about 1470 in Dutch, and originally printed in 1495. It was extremely successful and was the original source for the English play Everyman, as well as many other translations for other countries.
Elcom Credit Union Elcom Credit Union was a community based credit union that was formed in 1966 at Newvale Colleries Doyalson as Newstan Colliery Employees Credit Union. The name was changed to Elcom Credit Union following the acquisition on Newvale Colleries by Elcom Colleries during the 1970s.
Elcoteq Elcoteq SE is a Global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) company, which does manufacturing for Nokia, Ericsson, Thomson, RIM and other brand name companies (OEM's). Its headquarters are based in Espoo, Finland and the manufacturing takes process takes place in the following locations: Lohja, Finland; Tallinn, Estonia; Pecs, Hungary; Saint Petersburg, Russia; Beijing, Dongguan and Shenzhen, China; Bangalore, India; Monterrey and Juarez, Mexico; and Manaus, Brazil.
Eldad ha-Dani Eldad ha-Dani or Eldad HaDani or Eldad ben Mahli ha-Dani (Hebrew: אלדד הדני) was a merchant and traveler of the ninth century. He professed to have been a citizen of an "independent Jewish state" in eastern Africa, inhabited by people claiming descent from the tribes of Dan (hence his name, "ha-Dani" = "the Danite"), Asher, Gad, and Naphtali.
Eldad Regev Eldad Regev is an Israeli soldier, born in Qiryat Motzkin, captured by Hezbollah fighters along with Ehud Goldwasser on 12 July 2006,in Israel near the Lebanese border, sparking the 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict. His rank is Sargeant.
Eldad Tsabary Montreal-based Eldad Tsabary composes and performs in a variety of styles including contemporary, experimental, acousmatic and sound art. His works, in all styles, are created with the concepts of fluidity and constant motion in mind and utilize unusual field recordings as well as noise and musical content.
Eldar (Warhammer 40,000) In the fictional universe of Warhammer 40,000, the Eldar are a race of elf-like humanoids. They are one of the most ancient and advanced races in the universe's history, though younger than the Necrons, C'tan and The Old Ones.
Eldar Kurtanidze Eldar Kurtanidze, also known as Luka Kurtanidze (born April 16, 1972) is a Georgian wrestler who competed in the Men's Freestyle 97 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won the bronze medal. He was also a bronze medallist in the 1996 Summer Olympics at 90 kg.
Eldar pine-tree State Reserve The Eldar pine-tree State Reserve was established on the area of 1686 hectares of Samuh administrative region by a decree of the President of Azerbaijan Republic December 16th, 2004. The reserve is mainly designed for preserving and protecting of rare and endemic species of trees-Eldar pine-tree.
Elden Elden Racing Cars was a British motor sport company involved in designing (under the brand of Design Formula), building and racing cars. Most frequently associated with Formula Ford in the 1970s, the marque also produced Formula 3, Formula 4, Formula 2000 and Formula Renault vehicles (among others).
Elder (administrative title) The term Elder (or its equivalent in another language) is used in several different countries and organizations to indicate a position of authority. This usage is usually derived from the notion that the oldest members of a group are the wisest and thus most qualified to rule, provide council or some other form of leadership.
Elder (Methodism) An Elder in Methodism -- sometimes called a "Presbyter" -- is someone who has been ordained by a Bishop to the ministry of Word, Sacrament, Order, and Service. Their responsibilities are to preach and teach, preside at the celebration of the sacraments, administer the church through pastoral guidance, and lead the congregations under their care in service ministry to the world.

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