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Jonathan Neville Jonathan Neville, son of author, poet and journalist, Derek Neville, still lives in the village of Itteringham, North Norfolk, England, where he was brought up. Jonathan Neville is responsible for running three large websites.
Jonathan Nolan Jonathan Nolan (born 1976) is an Academy Award nominated author who was born in London and raised in the Chicago area. His most famous work is the short story "Memento Mori", which was used by his brother, director Christopher Nolan, as the basis for the screenplay for the critically acclaimed film Memento.
Jonathan Nossiter Award winning film director Jonathan Nossiter, son of Washington Post and New York Times foreign correspondent Bernard Nossiter, was born in the United States in 1961. He was raised in France, England, Italy, Greece and India.
Jonathan Ott Jonathan Ott is an ethnobotanist, writer, natural products Chemist and Botanical researcher in the area of entheogens and their cultural and historical uses. In his book Ayahuasca Analogues, he identifies numerous plants around the globe containing the harmala alkaloids of Banisteriopsis caapi, which are MAOIs, and plants containing Dimethyltryptamine, which together are the chemical base of the South American Ayahuasca brew.
Jonathan Parsons Jonathan Parsons (November 30 1705-July 19 1776) was a New England clergyman during the late colonial period and a supporter of the American Revolution. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the youngest son of Deacon Benjamin Parsons and Margaret Marshfield of Springfield.
Jonathan Pattiasina Jonathan Pattiasina is an Indonesian Christian Minister. He has also conducted regional schools and conferences around Indonesia such as The School of Five Folds Ministries, The School Of Youth Ministries, and Future Leaders School.
Jonathan Peel Jonathan Peel (1799-1879) was first a soldier and then a Member of Parliament during the long period between 1826 and 1868, first representing Norwich and then Huntingdon. From 1841 to 1846 he was Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, and in 1858-1859 and again in 1866-1867 he was a very competent and successful Secretary of State for War.
Jonathan Penrose Jonathan Penrose (born October 7th 1933, in Colchester) is an English chess player (International Master (1961) and International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster (1983) who won the British Chess Championship ten times from 1958 to 1969. He is the son of Lionel Penrose and brother of Roger Penrose and Oliver Penrose.
Jonathan Pereira RodrĂguez Jonathan Pereira RodrĂguez (born in Vigo in 1987) is a footballer who plays as striker for Villarreal CF, he wears the shirt number 29. His first game in La Liga was against Levante UD on October 21 2006 where he was put in a a substitute, played 25 minutes of the game and scored his first goal after only two minutes on the field.
Jonathan Pollak Jonathan Pollak (1982-) is an Israeli Anarchist and graphic designer who grew up in Tel Aviv and lives in Jaffa. Pollak was amongst the founders of the radical Israeli group Anarchists Against the Wall, which is one of the most active and militant groups of the Israeli radical left.
Jonathan Pollard Jonathan Jay Pollard (born August 7 1954) is a convicted Israeli spy and a former United States Naval civilian intelligence analyst. Pollard pleaded guilty and was convicted on one count of spying for Israel, receiving a life sentence in 1986 with a recommendation against parole.
Jonathan Powell Jonathan Powell (born 1947) is a British television producer and executive. After graduating from the University of East Anglia in 1968, he began working in television drama, producing programmes such as Crown Court.
Jonathan Powell (chief of staff to Tony Blair) Jonathan Powell (born 1956) has served as chief of staff to British Prime Minister Tony Blair since his election in 1997. The official Downing Street website describes his job as having "direct responsibility for leading and co-ordinating operations across Number 10.
Jonathan Quinn Jonathan Ryan Quinn (born February 27, 1975 in Turlock, California) is a former American football quarterback in the NFL. He was originally selected with the 25th pick of the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee State University by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jonathan Rauch Jonathan Rauch is a gay, Jewish, author, journalist and activist, born 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating from Yale University, Rauch worked at the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina, for the National Journal magazine, and finally as a freelance writer.
Jonathan Rigby Jonathan Rigby is an English film critic and actor who has written a regular page, "The Fright of Your Life", in Shivers magazine since 1999. He is also the author of the following books: English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema (2000, third edition 2004), "Christopher Lee: The Authorised Screen History" (2001, revised 2003), "Roxy Music: Both Ends Burning" (2005) and "American Gothic: Sixty Years of Horror Cinema" (2006).
Jonathan Richman Jonathan Richman (born May 16, 1951), musician, is an American proto-punk icon and one of the progenitors of "indie rock." He is known for his wide-eyed, near-childlike lyrical outlook, and music that, while rooting in 50's rock and roll structures, can be wildly eclectic.
Jonathan Roberts Jonathan Roberts (August 16, 1771 – July 24, 1854) was an American farmer, wheelwright, and politician from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He served Pennsylvania in both houses of the state legislature and represented Pennsylvania in both the U.
Jonathan Rosenbaum Jonathan Rosenbaum is a prominent American film critic. He is the author of many books on film, including Film: The Front Line 1983 (1983), Placing Movies: The Practice of Film Criticism (1995), Moving Places: A Life at the Movies (1980; reprint 1995), Movies as Politics (1997) and Essential Cinema (2004).
Jonathan Rosenblum Jonathan Rosenblum (also known as Yonason Rosenblum) is the director, spokesperson, and founder of Jewish Media Resources, an organization which attempts to clarify journalists' understanding of Haredi Jewish society.
Jonathan Routh Jonathan Routh (born 1927 in England) co-starred in the British version of the television show Candid Camera (1960-67) and co-starred with Germaine Greer and Kenny Everett in Nice Time. He has published a number of humorous books.
Jonathan Rowson Jonathan Rowson (born 18 April 1977) is Scotland's 3rd chess Grandmaster, after Paul Motwani and Colin McNab, and has played board 1 at recent Chess Olympiads. He made his Scotland debut for the national Primary School team in the match against England in 1988.
Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Sir Jonathan Henry Sacks (born 1948, London) is the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom's main body of Orthodox synagogues. His official title is Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth.
Jonathan Sarfati Jonathan D. Sarfati, (born October 1, 1964) is an Australian writer and researcher who works for Creation Ministries International (CMI), formerly part of Answers in Genesis (AiG), a non-profit Christian apologetics ministry specializing in Young-Earth creationism.
Jonathan Scott (NFL) Jonathan Scott (born January 10, 1983 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football player who currently plays tackle for the NFL Detroit Lions. He was chosen in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft, number 141 overall.
Jonathan Scott (zoologist) Jonathan Scott (1949- ) is a zoologist and wildlife photographer specializing in African wildlife. He spends much of his time in the Masai Mara National Game Reserve in south west Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania.
Jonathan Sessler Jonathan Sessler (born 20 May 1956, Urbana, Illinois) is a professor of chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin. He is notable for his pioneering work on expanded porphyrins and their applications to biology and medicine.
Jonathan Schneck Jonathan Schneck is a guitarist, banjo player, and bell player for the Christian rock band Relient K, and he is the most recent to join. He joined the band in January 2005, shortly after the release of their fourth full-length album Mmhmm.
Jonathan Smedley Jonathan Smedley (1671 - 1729) was an Anglo-Irish religious opportunist and satirical victim who engaged in an open and hostile polemic with Jonathan Swift and all of the forces of the Tory party. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, received his MA from Trinity College in 1698 and served as a chaplain in the British Army before getting a parish in County Cork in 1709.
Jonathan Smith (football player) Jonathan Dewayne Smith (born November 28, 1981), sometimes known as "Fast Freddie", is a NFL footballer, was last playing for the New England Patriots. Smith was also successful college wide receiver and kick returner at Georgia Tech from 2001 to 2004.
Jonathan Smith (games programmer) Jonathan 'Joffa' Smith is a British games programmer, most famous for his titles for the ZX Spectrum. His games were notable for containing a large number of sprites and parallax scrolling, features which were largely unknown on the Spectrum at the time.
Jonathan Soriano Casas Jonathan Soriano Casas (born September 24, 1985 in El Pont de Vilomara, Barcelona) is a football (soccer) player from Spain. He plays striker for Polideportivo Ejido in Segunda DivisiĂłn on loan from RCD Espanyol until end of 2006/07 season.
Jonathan Stark Jonathan Stark (born April 3 1971, in Medford, Oregon) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won two Grand Slam doubles titles (1994 French Open men's doubles and 1995 Wimbledon mixed doubles).
Jonathan Stephen Carr Jonathan Stephen (usually known as Jonathan Stephen) is the conservative, reformed principal of the Evangelical Theological College of Wales in Bryntirion, Bridgend, Wales. He is also the director of Affinity.
Jonathan Stonagal A fictional character in the Left Behind series of novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, Jonathan Stonagal is a powerful and highly influential American financier with links to Viv Ivins' Luciferian organization.
Jonathan Strahan Jonathan Strahan (1964 in Belfast - ) is an editor and publisher of science fiction. His family moved to Perth, Western Australia in 1968, and he graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Arts in 1986.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is the award-winning debut novel by British writer Susanna Clarke. It was first published in America on 8 September 2004 and then in Britain on 20 September 2004 by Bloomsbury.
Jonathan Stuart Jonathan Stuart is an American actor, writer, and record producer, who is best known as the Vice President of Viper Records. The New York-based label was originally founded to provide a home for Stuart's album New Prohibition.
Jonathan Sturges Jonathan Sturges (August 23, 1740– October 4, 1819) was an American lawyer and jurist from Fairfield, Connecticut. He represented Connecticut as a delegate to the Continental Congress and in the United States House of Representatives.
Jonathan Sumption Jonathan Philip Chadwick Sumption, OBE, QC (born 9 December 1948) is an eminent UK barrister. He is the head of Brick Court chambers, the UK's largest set by revenue He is famous for his appearance in the Hutton Enquiry] on the UK government's behalf for his part in the Three Rivers case [http://www.
Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift (November 30, 1667 – October 19, 1745) was an Irish cleric, satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, and poet, famous for works like Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, A Journal to Stella, The Drapier's Letters, The Battle of the Books, and A Tale of a Tub. Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, although he is less well known for his poetry.
Jonathan Tasini Jonathan Tasini (born 1956 in Houston, Texas), is the current president of the Economic Future Group, a national consulting group in the United States. He is a strategist, organizer, activist, commentator and writer, primarily focusing his energies on the topics of work, labor and the economy.
Jonathan Thomas Meriweather Jonathan Thomas Meriweather, also known as Jon-Tom, is the main character of Alan Dean Foster's Spellsinger series. He is a former law-student and part-time rock musician transported from Earth by the turtle wizard Clothahump to a world of talking animals and magic.
Jonathan Thompson Jonathan Thompson born in Salford, Greater Manchester, England in November 1976, where he spent his youth. He studied at University of Salford between 1995 and 1997 where he studied a HND in Design & Media Communications, followed by a BA (Hons) Television and Radio between 1997 and 1999.
Jonathan Toews Jonathan Toews (pronunciation: [teıvz]) (born April 29, 1988, Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a collegiate ice hockey forward for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux. He was selected third overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, by the Chicago Blackhawks and was ranked third on NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings.
Jonathan Trelawny Sir Jonathan Trelawny (March 24 1650, from Trelawny, Cornwall - July 19 1721, Chelsea, Middlesex) was Bishop of Bristol, Exeter and Winchester. He was one of the Seven Bishops tried under James II and the hero of the Cornish ballad, The Song of the Western Men, known by the refrain, And shall Trelawney die?
Jonathan Trott Ian Jonathan Leonard Trott (born 22 April, 1981 in Cape Town) is a South African cricketer who has played domestic cricket in South Africa, England and New Zealand. Trott hit four first class centuries for Warwickshire during the 2005 season, bettering his previous career best to 152 against Glamorgan before taking it to 210 against Sussex three weeks later.
Jonathan Trumbull Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (12 October 1710 – 17 August 1785) (Originally spelled: Jonathan Trumble, was changed for an unknown reason) was one of the few men who served as governor in both a pre-Revolutionary colony and a post-Revolutionary state.
Jonathan Tunick Jonathan Tunick (born 19 April 1938) is an orchestrator, musical director and composer, who is a member of that small group of artists who have won all four major American performing awards: the Tony, Oscar, Emmy and Grammy. The bulk of his work has arisen from his involvement in theatre, and he is associated especially with the musicals of Stephen Sondheim.
Jonathan Turley Jonathan Turley is a professor of law at The George Washington University Law School where he holds the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law. He frequently appears in the national media as a commentator on a multitude of subjects ranging from the 2000 Presidential Election Controversy to the Terri Schiavo case in 2005.
Jonathan Tweet Jonathan Tweet is a game designer who has been involved in the development of the role-playing games Ars Magica, Everway, Over the Edge, Talislanta and the third edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He currently works at Wizards of the Coast.
Jonathan Vaughters Jonathan Vaughters is an American former professional racing cyclist. His first professional team in Europe was the Spanish team Santa Clara, which according to Vaughters was a very conservative team with hostile management who even made his bike "disappear" in order to discourage him from continuing.
Jonathan Walker Jonathan Walker (born 1799 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts - died May 1, 1878 near Muskegon, Michigan), aka "The Man with the Branded Hand," was an American reformer who became a national hero in 1844 when he was tried and sentenced as a slave stealer following his attempt to help seven runaway slaves find freedom. He was branded on his hand by the United States Government with the markings S.
Jonathan Ward Jonathan Ward is an American actor born on 24th February 1970 in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. Jonathan Ward at the Internet Movie Database He has starred mostly in television program]s and [[telefilms, but has also appeared in a small number of movies.
Jonathan Wells (creationist) John Corrigan "Jonathan" Wells is an intelligent design activist and a Fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and CultureBiography, Jonathan Wells Discovery Institute . He is a prominent supporter of intelligent design and denies the predominant scientific views of both evolution and that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the sole cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Jonathan Welsh Jonathan Welsh (April 3 1947–January 27 2005) was a veteran Canadian actor of stage, television and film, best known for his principal roles in Canadian television series, notably the 1986-1989 adventure comedy Adderly and the 1989-1994 journalism drama E.N.
Jonathan Wexler Jonathan Wexler was born on Febuary 7, 1985 in London, Ontario and is a Canadian actor from London, Ontario who was a member of the Original Kids Theater Company, the Amabile Boys' Choirs and attended London Central Secondary School. He is best known for his role as Moe Doodle on the children's TV show The Doodlebops, which airs on CBC in Canada, Disney Channel in the United States and in the UK.
Jonathan Whitehead Jonathan Whitehead is a music composer, originally from Lancashire, who is most noted for writing music for television comedies such as The Day Today, Black Books, Green Wing and Nathan Barley. He studied music at the University of Bristol and now lives in London.
Jonathan Wild Jonathan Wild (baptised 6 May 1683–24 May 1725) was perhaps the most famous criminal of London — and possibly Great Britain — during the 18th century, both because of his own actions and the uses novelists, playwrights, and political satirists made of them. He invented a scheme which allowed him to run one of the most successful gangs of thieves of the era, all the while appearing to be the nation's leading policeman.
Jonathan Wilkes Jonathan Wilkes (born August 1, 1978 in Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent) is an English television presenter, actor and musician. Wilkes is arguably as famous as a celebrity footballer as he is for his performance skills, in addition to being well-known as a friend of singer Robbie Williams.
Jonathan Williams (engineer) Jonathan Williams (May 20, 1751 – May 16, 1815), American businessman, military figure, politician and writer, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, a grandnephew of Benjamin Franklin. He became Chief of Engineers of the
Jonathan Williams (poet) Jonathan Williams (born 1929) is an American poet, publisher, essayist, and photographer. He is known as the founder of The Jargon Society, which has published poetry, experimental fiction, photography, and folk art for more than fifty years.
Jonathan Williams (politician) Jonathan Williams was born near Toronto but has lived most of his life in Southern Alberta, apart from two years in California and four years in the United Kingdom. He currently he works in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada as the Research and Communications Director for the Alberta Alliance Caucus.
Jonathan Winter Jonathan David Winter (born August 18, 1971 in Masterton) is a former backstroke swimmer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia for his native country. His biggest success came in 1995, at the second edition of the FINA World SC Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Winter won the gold medal with the Men's 4x100 medley relay team.
Jonathan Winters Jonathan Harshman Winters III, generally known as Jonathan Winters (born November 11, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American comedic actor. Winters is descended from Valentine Winters, founder of the Winters National Bank in Dayton, which is now part of JPMorgan Chase.
Jonathan Zebina Jonathan Zebina (born July 19, 1978 in Paris) is a French professional football (soccer) player, currently playing for Juventus in the Italian Serie B. He plays as a right-back and occasionally as a centre-back, though he started out as a striker.
Jonathon Edington Jonathon Edington (b. 1977) is a Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, patent lawyer who achieved national notoriety when on August 28, 2006, he murdered his neighbor, Barry James, after being told that James had molested Edington's two-year-old daughterAvi Salzman, Told His Daughter Was Molested, a Lawyer Kills His Neighbor, Police Say, New York Times, 8/31/06.
Jonathon Lyons Jonathon Lyons (born 1951) is a British born businessman and is the owner and chairman of JE London Properties. He was born in Leeds and is the youngest son of the financier Sir Isidore Jack Lyons, the founder of the UDS Group.
Jonathon Sharkey Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey (born 1964-04-02 in Elizabeth, New Jersey as John A. Sharkey) is a satanist, self proclaimed "sanguinary vampyre", former professional wrestler (under the name Rocky Flash) and perennial candidate for public office.
Jonbar hinge A Jonbar Hinge is a science fiction conceit derived from a book by Jack Williamson, entitled The Legion of Time. It refers to any crucial choice or event in a story about time travel where the outcome of the choice or event will lead to a different future.
JonBenét Ramsey JonBenét Patricia Ramsey (August 6, 1990 – December 25, 1996) was a beauty pageant contestant who was found murdered, at the age of 6, in the basement of her parents' home in Boulder, Colorado, nearly eight hours after being reported missing. The case drew national attention in the United States when no suspect was charged and suspicions turned to possible family involvement.
Jondaryan Shire Council Jondaryan Shire Council in Queensland, Australia is a Local Government Area on the Darling Downs west of the City of Toowoomba and containing the expanding western suburbs and satellite towns of Greater Toowoomba. The Shire is centred on the town of Oakey approximately 30 minutes drive from the Toowoomba CBD.
Jone Daunivucu Jone Daunivucu (born 1 June 1977 in Lautoka, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He is currently the captain of the Fiji national sevens team that are the current World champions and World Sevens Series champions.
Jone Kubuabola Ratu Jone Yavala Kubuabola is Fiji's Minister for Finance, a position he has held since 2000. He also represents the South West Urban Fijian Communal constituencies in the House of Representatives, to which he was elected as a candidate of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (SDL) in 2001.
Jone Navakamocea Ratu Jone Navakamocea is a Fijian chief and politician. A member of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua(SDL) Party, he won the Serua Navosa Open Constituency in the 2006 Parliamentary election and was subsequently appointed State Minister for National Planning in the government of Laisenia Qarase.
Jones Jones is a common family name that comes from the term 'Son of John' but can also be attributed to the name 'Jonah. It has further been suggested it derives from Germanic settlers in the United Kingdom with the name Johannes.
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company The earliest foundations of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company appeared in 1853 and 1859 when two iron-producing enterprises began operations several miles (c 4km) south of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River. Over time, the two enterprises united under one name and began the production of steel in 1886.
Jones Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Jones Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, also known as Jones Arboretum and Natural Gardens, and now called Read's Creek Nursery, is an arboretum and for-profit plant nursery located on Route 14 in Readstown, Wisconsin.
Jones College Prep High School William Jones College Preparatory High School, commonly known as Jones College Prep, or simply JCP, is a public high school, located in Chicago, Illinois, at 606 South State Street. The school is a member of the Chicago Public Schools Magnet School Program, and as such is a selective enrollment high school, based on test scores.
Jones Hall The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, commonly known as Jones Hall, is a performance venue in Houston, Texas, and the permanent home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Houston Society for the Performing Arts.
Jones Island State Park Jones Island State Park is coterminous with Jones Island, one of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington, USA. It is located one mile west of the southwestern corner of Orcas Island and accessible only by boat.
Jones Lang LaSalle Jones Lang LaSalle () is a major real estate and money management services firm headquartered in the Aon Center in Chicago, Illinois and the only company in its industry making it into Forbes magazine's Platinum 400. The company has approximately 27,000 employees in offices in more than 100 markets on five continents.
Jones Law (Philippines) The Jones Law, otherwise known as the Philippine Autonomy Act, was a United States statute enacted in 1916, which was the first formal and official declaration of the United States' commitment to grant independence to the Philippines, since it took over the territory after the Spanish-American War in 1898. However, the grant of independence would come only "as soon as a stable government can be established," and it left to the United States to determine when this "stable government" had been achieved.
Jones Mountains The Jones Mountains (73º32´S 094º00´W) are an isolated group of mountains, trending generally east-west for 43 km (27 mi), situated on the Eights Coast, Ellsworth Land, about 80 km (50 mi) south of Dustin Island. The charts of the USAS, 1939-41, show mountains in this approximate location and relationship to Dustin and Thurston Islands, indicating they were sighted in the flight from the ship Bear, February 27, 1940.
Jones oxidation The Jones oxidation is a chemical reaction described as the chromic acid oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to carboxylic acids and ketones, respectively. Jones reagent - a solution of chromic acid in concentrated sulfuric acid - is used as the oxidizing agent
Jones Orin York Jones Orin York was recruited in California by Soviet spy Stanislau Shumovskij approximately in 1935. In 1950 York told the FBI that he had passed secrets to the KGB since the mid-1930s including plans for a new airplane engine of his own design and documents on the newest fighter developed by Northrop Corporation.
Jones polynomial In the mathematical field of knot theory, the Jones polynomial is a knot polynomial discovered by Vaughan Jones in 1983. Specifically, it is an invariant of an oriented knot or link given by a Laurent polynomial in the variable t^{1/2} with integer coefficients.
Jones Publishing Jones Publishing, located in Iola, Wisconsin produces a number of publication dealing with collectibles including "Teddy Bear Review" which is dedicated to the collection and hobby of teddy bears and soft sculpture collecting and Dolls Magazine. They also publish craft magazines including "[[Doll] Crafter & Costuming"], "the Crafts Report", "Fired Arts & Crafts".
Jones Residential College Jones Residential College is Northwestern University's fine and performing arts residential college located on the southern edge of campus, in close walking distance of downtown Evanston, the Norris University Center, the Library, the Theatre and Interpretation Center, and the Music Administration Building. Jones is also directly across the street from Lake Michigan.
Jones Sound Jones Sound () lies between Devon Island and, to the north, the southern end of Ellesmere Island, in Nunavut, Canada. At its northeastern end it is linked by several channels to Norwegian Bay; at its western end it opens via Glacier Strait into Baffin Bay.
Jones-Shafroth Act The Jones-Shafroth Act (1917), also known as the "Jones Act" or as the 1917 version of the "Organic Act of Puerto Rico," amended the Foraker Act of 1900. It is named after its congressional sponsors, Representative William Atkinson Jones of Virginia, Chairman of the House Committee on Insular Affairs, and Senator John Shafroth, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Pacific Islands and Puerto Rico.
Jonesboro massacre The Jonesboro school massacre occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 1998, in Craighead County, Arkansas, near northwestern Jonesboro. Four female students and a teacher were killed, and nine other students and a teacher were wounded, by two armed middle school boys: Mitchell Johnson, age 13, and Andrew Golden, age 11.
Jonesboro metropolitan area The Jonesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in northeast Arkansas, anchored by the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The total MSA population in 2000 was 107,762.
Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad The Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad (JLC&E) was a short line railroad which operated in Mississippi and Craighead Counties of northeast Arkansas. This railroad received a charter from the State of Arkansas on April 7 1897, and track construction between Jonesboro and Blytheville began soon thereafter.
Jonestown Jonestown was a communal settlement built in the mid 1970s in northwestern Guyana by the Peoples Temple, a cult from California led by Jim Jones, for whom the settlement was named. It stood amidst jungle, about 7 miles (11 km) from Port Kaituma ().
Jonestown Defense The Jonestown defense is an extreme corporation defense against hostile takeovers. In this strategy, the target firm engages in tactics that might threaten the firm’s existence to thwart an imposing acquirer’s bids.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, is a 2006 documentary film made by Firelight Media. The documentary reveals new footage of the incidents surrounding the Peoples Temple and its leader Jim Jones who led over 900 members of his "Church" to a settlement in Guyana called Jonestown, where he orchestrated a mass suicide/murder with poisoned punch, in 1978.
Jonestown: The Power and The Myth of Alan Jones Jonestown: The Power and The Myth of Alan Jones is a controversial 2006 biography of radio personality Alan Jones by Chris Masters. The biography deals in part with Jones' homosexuality, which has never been publicly acknowledged by Jones.
Jonetani Kaukimoce Jonetani Kaukimoce is a Fijian politician, who served in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006. He won the Tamavua Laucala Urban Fijian Communal Constituency, for the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party (SDL) in the parliamentary election of September 2001.
Jong Uichico Joseph Uichico is a Filipino professional basketball head coach for the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association. Uichico is a former Philippine national basketball team Youth member and a former player and head coach of the La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP before replacing Ron Jacobs as SMB coach in 1999.
Jonathan Nolan Jonathan Nolan (born 1976) is an Academy Award nominated author who was born in London and raised in the Chicago area. His most famous work is the short story "Memento Mori", which was used by his brother, director Christopher Nolan, as the basis for the screenplay for the critically acclaimed film Memento.
Jonathan Nossiter Award winning film director Jonathan Nossiter, son of Washington Post and New York Times foreign correspondent Bernard Nossiter, was born in the United States in 1961. He was raised in France, England, Italy, Greece and India.
Jonathan Ott Jonathan Ott is an ethnobotanist, writer, natural products Chemist and Botanical researcher in the area of entheogens and their cultural and historical uses. In his book Ayahuasca Analogues, he identifies numerous plants around the globe containing the harmala alkaloids of Banisteriopsis caapi, which are MAOIs, and plants containing Dimethyltryptamine, which together are the chemical base of the South American Ayahuasca brew.
Jonathan Parsons Jonathan Parsons (November 30 1705-July 19 1776) was a New England clergyman during the late colonial period and a supporter of the American Revolution. Born in West Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the youngest son of Deacon Benjamin Parsons and Margaret Marshfield of Springfield.
Jonathan Pattiasina Jonathan Pattiasina is an Indonesian Christian Minister. He has also conducted regional schools and conferences around Indonesia such as The School of Five Folds Ministries, The School Of Youth Ministries, and Future Leaders School.
Jonathan Peel Jonathan Peel (1799-1879) was first a soldier and then a Member of Parliament during the long period between 1826 and 1868, first representing Norwich and then Huntingdon. From 1841 to 1846 he was Surveyor-General of the Ordnance, and in 1858-1859 and again in 1866-1867 he was a very competent and successful Secretary of State for War.
Jonathan Penrose Jonathan Penrose (born October 7th 1933, in Colchester) is an English chess player (International Master (1961) and International Correspondence Chess Grandmaster (1983) who won the British Chess Championship ten times from 1958 to 1969. He is the son of Lionel Penrose and brother of Roger Penrose and Oliver Penrose.
Jonathan Pereira RodrĂguez Jonathan Pereira RodrĂguez (born in Vigo in 1987) is a footballer who plays as striker for Villarreal CF, he wears the shirt number 29. His first game in La Liga was against Levante UD on October 21 2006 where he was put in a a substitute, played 25 minutes of the game and scored his first goal after only two minutes on the field.
Jonathan Pollak Jonathan Pollak (1982-) is an Israeli Anarchist and graphic designer who grew up in Tel Aviv and lives in Jaffa. Pollak was amongst the founders of the radical Israeli group Anarchists Against the Wall, which is one of the most active and militant groups of the Israeli radical left.
Jonathan Pollard Jonathan Jay Pollard (born August 7 1954) is a convicted Israeli spy and a former United States Naval civilian intelligence analyst. Pollard pleaded guilty and was convicted on one count of spying for Israel, receiving a life sentence in 1986 with a recommendation against parole.
Jonathan Powell Jonathan Powell (born 1947) is a British television producer and executive. After graduating from the University of East Anglia in 1968, he began working in television drama, producing programmes such as Crown Court.
Jonathan Powell (chief of staff to Tony Blair) Jonathan Powell (born 1956) has served as chief of staff to British Prime Minister Tony Blair since his election in 1997. The official Downing Street website describes his job as having "direct responsibility for leading and co-ordinating operations across Number 10.
Jonathan Quinn Jonathan Ryan Quinn (born February 27, 1975 in Turlock, California) is a former American football quarterback in the NFL. He was originally selected with the 25th pick of the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee State University by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Jonathan Rauch Jonathan Rauch is a gay, Jewish, author, journalist and activist, born 1960 in Phoenix, Arizona. After graduating from Yale University, Rauch worked at the Winston-Salem Journal in North Carolina, for the National Journal magazine, and finally as a freelance writer.
Jonathan Rigby Jonathan Rigby is an English film critic and actor who has written a regular page, "The Fright of Your Life", in Shivers magazine since 1999. He is also the author of the following books: English Gothic: A Century of Horror Cinema (2000, third edition 2004), "Christopher Lee: The Authorised Screen History" (2001, revised 2003), "Roxy Music: Both Ends Burning" (2005) and "American Gothic: Sixty Years of Horror Cinema" (2006).
Jonathan Richman Jonathan Richman (born May 16, 1951), musician, is an American proto-punk icon and one of the progenitors of "indie rock." He is known for his wide-eyed, near-childlike lyrical outlook, and music that, while rooting in 50's rock and roll structures, can be wildly eclectic.
Jonathan Roberts Jonathan Roberts (August 16, 1771 – July 24, 1854) was an American farmer, wheelwright, and politician from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He served Pennsylvania in both houses of the state legislature and represented Pennsylvania in both the U.
Jonathan Rosenbaum Jonathan Rosenbaum is a prominent American film critic. He is the author of many books on film, including Film: The Front Line 1983 (1983), Placing Movies: The Practice of Film Criticism (1995), Moving Places: A Life at the Movies (1980; reprint 1995), Movies as Politics (1997) and Essential Cinema (2004).
Jonathan Rosenblum Jonathan Rosenblum (also known as Yonason Rosenblum) is the director, spokesperson, and founder of Jewish Media Resources, an organization which attempts to clarify journalists' understanding of Haredi Jewish society.
Jonathan Routh Jonathan Routh (born 1927 in England) co-starred in the British version of the television show Candid Camera (1960-67) and co-starred with Germaine Greer and Kenny Everett in Nice Time. He has published a number of humorous books.
Jonathan Rowson Jonathan Rowson (born 18 April 1977) is Scotland's 3rd chess Grandmaster, after Paul Motwani and Colin McNab, and has played board 1 at recent Chess Olympiads. He made his Scotland debut for the national Primary School team in the match against England in 1988.
Jonathan Sacks Rabbi Sir Jonathan Henry Sacks (born 1948, London) is the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom's main body of Orthodox synagogues. His official title is Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth.
Jonathan Sarfati Jonathan D. Sarfati, (born October 1, 1964) is an Australian writer and researcher who works for Creation Ministries International (CMI), formerly part of Answers in Genesis (AiG), a non-profit Christian apologetics ministry specializing in Young-Earth creationism.
Jonathan Scott (NFL) Jonathan Scott (born January 10, 1983 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football player who currently plays tackle for the NFL Detroit Lions. He was chosen in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft, number 141 overall.
Jonathan Scott (zoologist) Jonathan Scott (1949- ) is a zoologist and wildlife photographer specializing in African wildlife. He spends much of his time in the Masai Mara National Game Reserve in south west Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in northern Tanzania.
Jonathan Sessler Jonathan Sessler (born 20 May 1956, Urbana, Illinois) is a professor of chemistry at The University of Texas at Austin. He is notable for his pioneering work on expanded porphyrins and their applications to biology and medicine.
Jonathan Schneck Jonathan Schneck is a guitarist, banjo player, and bell player for the Christian rock band Relient K, and he is the most recent to join. He joined the band in January 2005, shortly after the release of their fourth full-length album Mmhmm.
Jonathan Smedley Jonathan Smedley (1671 - 1729) was an Anglo-Irish religious opportunist and satirical victim who engaged in an open and hostile polemic with Jonathan Swift and all of the forces of the Tory party. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, received his MA from Trinity College in 1698 and served as a chaplain in the British Army before getting a parish in County Cork in 1709.
Jonathan Smith (football player) Jonathan Dewayne Smith (born November 28, 1981), sometimes known as "Fast Freddie", is a NFL footballer, was last playing for the New England Patriots. Smith was also successful college wide receiver and kick returner at Georgia Tech from 2001 to 2004.
Jonathan Smith (games programmer) Jonathan 'Joffa' Smith is a British games programmer, most famous for his titles for the ZX Spectrum. His games were notable for containing a large number of sprites and parallax scrolling, features which were largely unknown on the Spectrum at the time.
Jonathan Soriano Casas Jonathan Soriano Casas (born September 24, 1985 in El Pont de Vilomara, Barcelona) is a football (soccer) player from Spain. He plays striker for Polideportivo Ejido in Segunda DivisiĂłn on loan from RCD Espanyol until end of 2006/07 season.
Jonathan Stark Jonathan Stark (born April 3 1971, in Medford, Oregon) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. During his career he won two Grand Slam doubles titles (1994 French Open men's doubles and 1995 Wimbledon mixed doubles).
Jonathan Stephen Carr Jonathan Stephen (usually known as Jonathan Stephen) is the conservative, reformed principal of the Evangelical Theological College of Wales in Bryntirion, Bridgend, Wales. He is also the director of Affinity.
Jonathan Stonagal A fictional character in the Left Behind series of novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins, Jonathan Stonagal is a powerful and highly influential American financier with links to Viv Ivins' Luciferian organization.
Jonathan Strahan Jonathan Strahan (1964 in Belfast - ) is an editor and publisher of science fiction. His family moved to Perth, Western Australia in 1968, and he graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Arts in 1986.
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell is the award-winning debut novel by British writer Susanna Clarke. It was first published in America on 8 September 2004 and then in Britain on 20 September 2004 by Bloomsbury.
Jonathan Stuart Jonathan Stuart is an American actor, writer, and record producer, who is best known as the Vice President of Viper Records. The New York-based label was originally founded to provide a home for Stuart's album New Prohibition.
Jonathan Sturges Jonathan Sturges (August 23, 1740– October 4, 1819) was an American lawyer and jurist from Fairfield, Connecticut. He represented Connecticut as a delegate to the Continental Congress and in the United States House of Representatives.
Jonathan Sumption Jonathan Philip Chadwick Sumption, OBE, QC (born 9 December 1948) is an eminent UK barrister. He is the head of Brick Court chambers, the UK's largest set by revenue He is famous for his appearance in the Hutton Enquiry] on the UK government's behalf for his part in the Three Rivers case [http://www.
Jonathan Swift Jonathan Swift (November 30, 1667 – October 19, 1745) was an Irish cleric, satirist, essayist, political pamphleteer, and poet, famous for works like Gulliver's Travels, A Modest Proposal, A Journal to Stella, The Drapier's Letters, The Battle of the Books, and A Tale of a Tub. Swift is probably the foremost prose satirist in the English language, although he is less well known for his poetry.
Jonathan Tasini Jonathan Tasini (born 1956 in Houston, Texas), is the current president of the Economic Future Group, a national consulting group in the United States. He is a strategist, organizer, activist, commentator and writer, primarily focusing his energies on the topics of work, labor and the economy.
Jonathan Thomas Meriweather Jonathan Thomas Meriweather, also known as Jon-Tom, is the main character of Alan Dean Foster's Spellsinger series. He is a former law-student and part-time rock musician transported from Earth by the turtle wizard Clothahump to a world of talking animals and magic.
Jonathan Thompson Jonathan Thompson born in Salford, Greater Manchester, England in November 1976, where he spent his youth. He studied at University of Salford between 1995 and 1997 where he studied a HND in Design & Media Communications, followed by a BA (Hons) Television and Radio between 1997 and 1999.
Jonathan Toews Jonathan Toews (pronunciation: [teıvz]) (born April 29, 1988, Winnipeg, Manitoba) is a collegiate ice hockey forward for the University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux. He was selected third overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, by the Chicago Blackhawks and was ranked third on NHL Central Scouting’s Final Rankings.
Jonathan Trelawny Sir Jonathan Trelawny (March 24 1650, from Trelawny, Cornwall - July 19 1721, Chelsea, Middlesex) was Bishop of Bristol, Exeter and Winchester. He was one of the Seven Bishops tried under James II and the hero of the Cornish ballad, The Song of the Western Men, known by the refrain, And shall Trelawney die?
Jonathan Trott Ian Jonathan Leonard Trott (born 22 April, 1981 in Cape Town) is a South African cricketer who has played domestic cricket in South Africa, England and New Zealand. Trott hit four first class centuries for Warwickshire during the 2005 season, bettering his previous career best to 152 against Glamorgan before taking it to 210 against Sussex three weeks later.
Jonathan Trumbull Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. (12 October 1710 – 17 August 1785) (Originally spelled: Jonathan Trumble, was changed for an unknown reason) was one of the few men who served as governor in both a pre-Revolutionary colony and a post-Revolutionary state.
Jonathan Tunick Jonathan Tunick (born 19 April 1938) is an orchestrator, musical director and composer, who is a member of that small group of artists who have won all four major American performing awards: the Tony, Oscar, Emmy and Grammy. The bulk of his work has arisen from his involvement in theatre, and he is associated especially with the musicals of Stephen Sondheim.
Jonathan Turley Jonathan Turley is a professor of law at The George Washington University Law School where he holds the Shapiro Chair for Public Interest Law. He frequently appears in the national media as a commentator on a multitude of subjects ranging from the 2000 Presidential Election Controversy to the Terri Schiavo case in 2005.
Jonathan Tweet Jonathan Tweet is a game designer who has been involved in the development of the role-playing games Ars Magica, Everway, Over the Edge, Talislanta and the third edition of Dungeons & Dragons. He currently works at Wizards of the Coast.
Jonathan Vaughters Jonathan Vaughters is an American former professional racing cyclist. His first professional team in Europe was the Spanish team Santa Clara, which according to Vaughters was a very conservative team with hostile management who even made his bike "disappear" in order to discourage him from continuing.
Jonathan Walker Jonathan Walker (born 1799 in Cape Cod, Massachusetts - died May 1, 1878 near Muskegon, Michigan), aka "The Man with the Branded Hand," was an American reformer who became a national hero in 1844 when he was tried and sentenced as a slave stealer following his attempt to help seven runaway slaves find freedom. He was branded on his hand by the United States Government with the markings S.
Jonathan Ward Jonathan Ward is an American actor born on 24th February 1970 in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. Jonathan Ward at the Internet Movie Database He has starred mostly in television program]s and [[telefilms, but has also appeared in a small number of movies.
Jonathan Wells (creationist) John Corrigan "Jonathan" Wells is an intelligent design activist and a Fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for Science and CultureBiography, Jonathan Wells Discovery Institute . He is a prominent supporter of intelligent design and denies the predominant scientific views of both evolution and that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the sole cause of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
Jonathan Welsh Jonathan Welsh (April 3 1947–January 27 2005) was a veteran Canadian actor of stage, television and film, best known for his principal roles in Canadian television series, notably the 1986-1989 adventure comedy Adderly and the 1989-1994 journalism drama E.N.
Jonathan Wexler Jonathan Wexler was born on Febuary 7, 1985 in London, Ontario and is a Canadian actor from London, Ontario who was a member of the Original Kids Theater Company, the Amabile Boys' Choirs and attended London Central Secondary School. He is best known for his role as Moe Doodle on the children's TV show The Doodlebops, which airs on CBC in Canada, Disney Channel in the United States and in the UK.
Jonathan Whitehead Jonathan Whitehead is a music composer, originally from Lancashire, who is most noted for writing music for television comedies such as The Day Today, Black Books, Green Wing and Nathan Barley. He studied music at the University of Bristol and now lives in London.
Jonathan Wild Jonathan Wild (baptised 6 May 1683–24 May 1725) was perhaps the most famous criminal of London — and possibly Great Britain — during the 18th century, both because of his own actions and the uses novelists, playwrights, and political satirists made of them. He invented a scheme which allowed him to run one of the most successful gangs of thieves of the era, all the while appearing to be the nation's leading policeman.
Jonathan Wilkes Jonathan Wilkes (born August 1, 1978 in Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent) is an English television presenter, actor and musician. Wilkes is arguably as famous as a celebrity footballer as he is for his performance skills, in addition to being well-known as a friend of singer Robbie Williams.
Jonathan Williams (engineer) Jonathan Williams (May 20, 1751 – May 16, 1815), American businessman, military figure, politician and writer, was born in Boston, Massachusetts, a grandnephew of Benjamin Franklin. He became Chief of Engineers of the
Jonathan Williams (poet) Jonathan Williams (born 1929) is an American poet, publisher, essayist, and photographer. He is known as the founder of The Jargon Society, which has published poetry, experimental fiction, photography, and folk art for more than fifty years.
Jonathan Williams (politician) Jonathan Williams was born near Toronto but has lived most of his life in Southern Alberta, apart from two years in California and four years in the United Kingdom. He currently he works in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada as the Research and Communications Director for the Alberta Alliance Caucus.
Jonathan Winter Jonathan David Winter (born August 18, 1971 in Masterton) is a former backstroke swimmer from New Zealand, who competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia for his native country. His biggest success came in 1995, at the second edition of the FINA World SC Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where Winter won the gold medal with the Men's 4x100 medley relay team.
Jonathan Winters Jonathan Harshman Winters III, generally known as Jonathan Winters (born November 11, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American comedic actor. Winters is descended from Valentine Winters, founder of the Winters National Bank in Dayton, which is now part of JPMorgan Chase.
Jonathan Zebina Jonathan Zebina (born July 19, 1978 in Paris) is a French professional football (soccer) player, currently playing for Juventus in the Italian Serie B. He plays as a right-back and occasionally as a centre-back, though he started out as a striker.
Jonathon Edington Jonathon Edington (b. 1977) is a Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, patent lawyer who achieved national notoriety when on August 28, 2006, he murdered his neighbor, Barry James, after being told that James had molested Edington's two-year-old daughterAvi Salzman, Told His Daughter Was Molested, a Lawyer Kills His Neighbor, Police Say, New York Times, 8/31/06.
Jonathon Lyons Jonathon Lyons (born 1951) is a British born businessman and is the owner and chairman of JE London Properties. He was born in Leeds and is the youngest son of the financier Sir Isidore Jack Lyons, the founder of the UDS Group.
Jonathon Sharkey Jonathon "The Impaler" Sharkey (born 1964-04-02 in Elizabeth, New Jersey as John A. Sharkey) is a satanist, self proclaimed "sanguinary vampyre", former professional wrestler (under the name Rocky Flash) and perennial candidate for public office.
Jonbar hinge A Jonbar Hinge is a science fiction conceit derived from a book by Jack Williamson, entitled The Legion of Time. It refers to any crucial choice or event in a story about time travel where the outcome of the choice or event will lead to a different future.
JonBenét Ramsey JonBenét Patricia Ramsey (August 6, 1990 – December 25, 1996) was a beauty pageant contestant who was found murdered, at the age of 6, in the basement of her parents' home in Boulder, Colorado, nearly eight hours after being reported missing. The case drew national attention in the United States when no suspect was charged and suspicions turned to possible family involvement.
Jondaryan Shire Council Jondaryan Shire Council in Queensland, Australia is a Local Government Area on the Darling Downs west of the City of Toowoomba and containing the expanding western suburbs and satellite towns of Greater Toowoomba. The Shire is centred on the town of Oakey approximately 30 minutes drive from the Toowoomba CBD.
Jone Daunivucu Jone Daunivucu (born 1 June 1977 in Lautoka, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union footballer. He is currently the captain of the Fiji national sevens team that are the current World champions and World Sevens Series champions.
Jone Kubuabola Ratu Jone Yavala Kubuabola is Fiji's Minister for Finance, a position he has held since 2000. He also represents the South West Urban Fijian Communal constituencies in the House of Representatives, to which he was elected as a candidate of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua (SDL) in 2001.
Jone Navakamocea Ratu Jone Navakamocea is a Fijian chief and politician. A member of the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua(SDL) Party, he won the Serua Navosa Open Constituency in the 2006 Parliamentary election and was subsequently appointed State Minister for National Planning in the government of Laisenia Qarase.
Jones Jones is a common family name that comes from the term 'Son of John' but can also be attributed to the name 'Jonah. It has further been suggested it derives from Germanic settlers in the United Kingdom with the name Johannes.
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company The earliest foundations of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company appeared in 1853 and 1859 when two iron-producing enterprises began operations several miles (c 4km) south of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River. Over time, the two enterprises united under one name and began the production of steel in 1886.
Jones Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Jones Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, also known as Jones Arboretum and Natural Gardens, and now called Read's Creek Nursery, is an arboretum and for-profit plant nursery located on Route 14 in Readstown, Wisconsin.
Jones College Prep High School William Jones College Preparatory High School, commonly known as Jones College Prep, or simply JCP, is a public high school, located in Chicago, Illinois, at 606 South State Street. The school is a member of the Chicago Public Schools Magnet School Program, and as such is a selective enrollment high school, based on test scores.
Jones Hall The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, commonly known as Jones Hall, is a performance venue in Houston, Texas, and the permanent home of the Houston Symphony Orchestra and the Houston Society for the Performing Arts.
Jones Island State Park Jones Island State Park is coterminous with Jones Island, one of the San Juan Islands in San Juan County, Washington, USA. It is located one mile west of the southwestern corner of Orcas Island and accessible only by boat.
Jones Lang LaSalle Jones Lang LaSalle () is a major real estate and money management services firm headquartered in the Aon Center in Chicago, Illinois and the only company in its industry making it into Forbes magazine's Platinum 400. The company has approximately 27,000 employees in offices in more than 100 markets on five continents.
Jones Law (Philippines) The Jones Law, otherwise known as the Philippine Autonomy Act, was a United States statute enacted in 1916, which was the first formal and official declaration of the United States' commitment to grant independence to the Philippines, since it took over the territory after the Spanish-American War in 1898. However, the grant of independence would come only "as soon as a stable government can be established," and it left to the United States to determine when this "stable government" had been achieved.
Jones Mountains The Jones Mountains (73º32´S 094º00´W) are an isolated group of mountains, trending generally east-west for 43 km (27 mi), situated on the Eights Coast, Ellsworth Land, about 80 km (50 mi) south of Dustin Island. The charts of the USAS, 1939-41, show mountains in this approximate location and relationship to Dustin and Thurston Islands, indicating they were sighted in the flight from the ship Bear, February 27, 1940.
Jones oxidation The Jones oxidation is a chemical reaction described as the chromic acid oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to carboxylic acids and ketones, respectively. Jones reagent - a solution of chromic acid in concentrated sulfuric acid - is used as the oxidizing agent
Jones Orin York Jones Orin York was recruited in California by Soviet spy Stanislau Shumovskij approximately in 1935. In 1950 York told the FBI that he had passed secrets to the KGB since the mid-1930s including plans for a new airplane engine of his own design and documents on the newest fighter developed by Northrop Corporation.
Jones polynomial In the mathematical field of knot theory, the Jones polynomial is a knot polynomial discovered by Vaughan Jones in 1983. Specifically, it is an invariant of an oriented knot or link given by a Laurent polynomial in the variable t^{1/2} with integer coefficients.
Jones Publishing Jones Publishing, located in Iola, Wisconsin produces a number of publication dealing with collectibles including "Teddy Bear Review" which is dedicated to the collection and hobby of teddy bears and soft sculpture collecting and Dolls Magazine. They also publish craft magazines including "[[Doll] Crafter & Costuming"], "the Crafts Report", "Fired Arts & Crafts".
Jones Residential College Jones Residential College is Northwestern University's fine and performing arts residential college located on the southern edge of campus, in close walking distance of downtown Evanston, the Norris University Center, the Library, the Theatre and Interpretation Center, and the Music Administration Building. Jones is also directly across the street from Lake Michigan.
Jones Sound Jones Sound () lies between Devon Island and, to the north, the southern end of Ellesmere Island, in Nunavut, Canada. At its northeastern end it is linked by several channels to Norwegian Bay; at its western end it opens via Glacier Strait into Baffin Bay.
Jones-Shafroth Act The Jones-Shafroth Act (1917), also known as the "Jones Act" or as the 1917 version of the "Organic Act of Puerto Rico," amended the Foraker Act of 1900. It is named after its congressional sponsors, Representative William Atkinson Jones of Virginia, Chairman of the House Committee on Insular Affairs, and Senator John Shafroth, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Pacific Islands and Puerto Rico.
Jonesboro massacre The Jonesboro school massacre occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 1998, in Craighead County, Arkansas, near northwestern Jonesboro. Four female students and a teacher were killed, and nine other students and a teacher were wounded, by two armed middle school boys: Mitchell Johnson, age 13, and Andrew Golden, age 11.
Jonesboro metropolitan area The Jonesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in northeast Arkansas, anchored by the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas. The total MSA population in 2000 was 107,762.
Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad The Jonesboro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad (JLC&E) was a short line railroad which operated in Mississippi and Craighead Counties of northeast Arkansas. This railroad received a charter from the State of Arkansas on April 7 1897, and track construction between Jonesboro and Blytheville began soon thereafter.
Jonestown Jonestown was a communal settlement built in the mid 1970s in northwestern Guyana by the Peoples Temple, a cult from California led by Jim Jones, for whom the settlement was named. It stood amidst jungle, about 7 miles (11 km) from Port Kaituma ().
Jonestown Defense The Jonestown defense is an extreme corporation defense against hostile takeovers. In this strategy, the target firm engages in tactics that might threaten the firm’s existence to thwart an imposing acquirer’s bids.
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple, is a 2006 documentary film made by Firelight Media. The documentary reveals new footage of the incidents surrounding the Peoples Temple and its leader Jim Jones who led over 900 members of his "Church" to a settlement in Guyana called Jonestown, where he orchestrated a mass suicide/murder with poisoned punch, in 1978.
Jonestown: The Power and The Myth of Alan Jones Jonestown: The Power and The Myth of Alan Jones is a controversial 2006 biography of radio personality Alan Jones by Chris Masters. The biography deals in part with Jones' homosexuality, which has never been publicly acknowledged by Jones.
Jonetani Kaukimoce Jonetani Kaukimoce is a Fijian politician, who served in the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2006. He won the Tamavua Laucala Urban Fijian Communal Constituency, for the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party (SDL) in the parliamentary election of September 2001.
Jong Uichico Joseph Uichico is a Filipino professional basketball head coach for the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the Philippine Basketball Association. Uichico is a former Philippine national basketball team Youth member and a former player and head coach of the La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP before replacing Ron Jacobs as SMB coach in 1999.
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