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Lotus Marketplace Lotus Marketplace was a database program developed jointly by Lotus Development Corporation (as the software developer) and Equifax (as the information provider), announced on April 10, 1990, but cancelled shortly after on January 23, 1991, mainly due to massive protests and lawsuit threats, citing invasion of privacy. This program was rather large (even by today's standards), as it was supposed to be released on several CD-ROMs.
Lotus Mk1 The Lotus Mark 1 was the first car designed and built by Colin Chapman in 1948, while Chapman was still a student at London University. The car was designed to compete as a trials car, and was constructed on an Austin 7 chassis and running gear.
Lotus principle The Lotus principle or Lotus approach, usually considered a foundation of international law, says that sovereign states may act in any way they wish so long as they do not contravene an explicit prohibition. The term originates from "The Case of the S.
Lotus scoparius Lotus scoparius (Common Deerweed, Deer Weed, Deervetch, California Broom or Western Bird's-Foot Trefoil) is a perennial subshrub in the family Fabaceae (pea family). The plant is a pioneer species found in dry areas of California, Arizona, and Mexico.
Lotus seed Lotus seeds or Lotus nuts () are the seeds of plants in the genus Nelumbo], particularly the species [[Nelumbo nucifera. The seeds are of great importance to East Asian cuisine and is used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine and in Chinese desserts.
Lotus Seven The Lotus Seven was a small, simple, lightweight two-seater open-top sports car produced by Lotus Cars (initially called Lotus Engineering) between 1957 and 1972. It was designed by Lotus founder Colin Chapman and has been considered the embodiment of the Lotus philosophy of performance through low weight and simplicity.
Lotus Software Lotus Software (called Lotus Development Corporation before its acquisition by IBM) is an American software company with its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lotus is most famous for its groundbreaking Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet application, which was the killer app in the early days of the IBM PC which helped spread the adoption of the PC.
Lotus Square The Lotus Square or Golden Lotus Square (Chinese: é‡‘č“®čŠ±ĺ»Łĺ ´ ; Portuguese: A Praça Flor de LodĂŁo) is an open area in Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. The area features the large sculpture of "Lotus Flower In Full Bloom" (Chinese: 盛世蓮花) presented by the State Council of the People's Republic of China in 1999, marks the transfer of the sovereignty of Macau from Portugal to the People's Republic of China.
Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra or Sutra on the White Lotus of the Sublime Dharma (Sanskrit: SaddharmapundarÄ«ka-sĹ«tra; 妙法蓮華經 Chinese: MiĂ ofÇŽ LiánhuÄ JÄ«ng; Japanese: MyĹŤhĹŤ Renge KyĹŤ; Korean: Myobeomnyeonhwagyeong) is one of the most popular and influential MahÄyÄna sutras in East Asia and the basis on which the Tiantai and Nichiren sects of Buddhism were established.
Lotus Ware Lotus Ware is generally considered to be the finest porcelain ever produced in the United States. The Knowles, Taylor & Knowles (KT&K) pottery of East Liverpool, Ohio produced it from approximately 1892 to 1896.
Lotuspike lotuspike is an independent progressive ambient music record label based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA. The label was started in 2004 by Ben Cox, Jeff Kowal (who records as Terra Ambient) and Daniel Pipitone.
Lotzwil Lotzwil is a municipality in the Bernese Oberaargau, embedded in the Trogtal of the Langete, the river rising in the area is 2.5 km south of the Oberaargauer metropolis of Langenthal (principal place of the Oberaargaus with 14,400 inhabitants) and 40 km from Basel, Berne and Lucerne, in the country of Switzerland.
Lou "Boulder" Richards Lou 'Baulder' Richards was a former guitarist of a hardcore punk band Hatebreed and has died on Septmber 14, 2006 at age 35. It is not revealed how he died, but there had been some rumors that he might've committed suicide.
Lou and Andy Lou Todd and Andy Pipkin are fictional characters from the cult BBC TV and radio show Little Britain, played by David Walliams and Matt Lucas respectively. Andy's catchphrases include, "Yeah I know", "I want that one" and "Don't like it", while Lou's catchphrase is "What a kerfuffle!
Lou Albano Louis Albano (born July 29 1933 in Carmel, New York), better known as Captain Lou, is an American professional wrestler and manager. With an over-the-top personality and a penchant for making boisterous declarations, Albano was the epitome of the antagonistic manager that raised the ire of wrestlers and incited the anger of spectators.
Lou Andreas-Salomé Lou Andreas-Salomé (née Louise von Salomé) (February 12, 1861 – February 5, 1937) was a Russian-born intellectual, author of many books, psychoanalyst and spiritual companion of male and some female artists and authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lou Andrus Lou Andrus was an American college and professional football player. A linebacker, he played college football at Brigham Young University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1967.
Lou Bandy Lodewijk Ferdinand Dieben (19 April 1890 - 24 June 1959) better known under his pseudonym Lou Bandy was a Dutch singer and conferencier who was one of the most popular artists in the Netherlands, between both world wars. Among his most famous songs are: Zoek de zon op (Look for the sun), Schep vreugde in het leven (Put joy in life) and Louise zit niet op je nagels te bijten (Louise, don't bite your nails).
Lou Berberet Louis Joseph Berberet (November 20 1929 - April 6 2004) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers between 1954 and 1960. He was born in Long Beach, California.
Lou Blonger Lou "The Fixer" Blonger (May 13, 1849–April 20, 1924), born Louis H. Belonger, was an American Civil War veteran, saloonkeeper, mine operator and well-known gambler, but is most often noted as the organizer of an extensive ring of confidence tricksters that operated for more than 25 years in Denver, Colorado.
Lou Bunin Lou Bunin was a prominent puppeteer, an artist, and pioneer of stop-motion animation in the latter half of the twentieth century. While working as a mural artist under Diego Rivera in Mexico City in 1926, Bunin created political puppet shows using marionettes including a production of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape.
Lou Carpenter Louis Thomas Carpenter is a popular character from the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, played by Tom Oliver. He first appeared in 1988 to win his High School sweetheart Madge Ramsay away from her fiancee, Harold Bishop.
Lou Clarizio Lou Clarizio was one of the five white professional baseball players to be the first to join the Negro American League. He was signed to the Chicago American Giants in 1950 by Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe with the support of the team’s owner, Dr.
Lou Clinton Lou Clinton born Luciean Louis Clinton on October 13th 1937 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Lou Clinton was a Major League Baseball outfielder who batted and threw right handed, spanning 8 seasons, debuting in 1960 and playing is final season in 1967, during which he played for 6 different teams: Boston Redsox, Los Angeles Angels, California Angels, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees.
Lou Criger Louis Criger (born February 3, 1872 in Elkhart, Indiana, died May 14, 1934 in Tucson, Arizona) was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Spiders (1896-1898), St. Louis Cardinals (1899-1900), Boston Americans (1901-1908), St.
Lou Dalfin Lou Dalfin is an Italian folk and folk-rock group focused preserving and modernizing the traditions of Occitania. Founded in 1982 by hurdy-gurdy master Sergio Berardo, the band combines traditional Occitanian sounds with modern rock instrumentation.
Lou Diamond United States Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Leland "Lou" Diamond (May 30 1890 – September 20 1951) is famous within the Corps as the classic example of "Old Breed" fighting Leathernecks.
Lou Diamond Phillips Lou Diamond Phillips (born Louis Upchurch on February 17, 1962, at Subic Bay Naval Station, Philippines), named for Marine legend Lou Diamond, is an American actor. He adopted his surname Phillips from his stepfather.
Lou Dobbs Tonight Lou Dobbs Tonight is an editorial and discussion program on CNN, anchored by journalist Lou Dobbs, who is also its managing editor. The hour-long show is aired live on evenings every weekday, and repeated later at night.
Lou Duva Lou Duva (born May 28 1922) is a boxing trainer who was born in New York City, but moved to Paterson, New Jersey at a very early age. Duva's childhood was extremely poor and he had to do many jobs to try to help his family.
Lou Fine Louis Kenneth Fine (born 1914, New York City; died July 24, 1971) was an American comic book artist known for his work during the 1940s Golden Age of comic books, where his quality draftsmanship became a highly influential model to a generation of fellow comics artists.
Lou Finney Louis Klopsche Finney (August 13, 1910 - April 22, 1966) born in Buffalo, Alabama was an Outfielder and First Baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics (1931 and 1933-39), Boston Red Sox (1939-42 and 1944-45), St. Louis Browns (1945-46) and Philadelphia Phillies (1947).
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award was created by the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity in honor of the former Major League Baseball player Lou Gehrig, who was a member of the fraternity at Columbia University. It is given to players who best exemplify his character and integrity both on and off the field.
Lou Giordano Lou Giordano is a record producer and recording engineer who worked at Radiobeat Studios and Fort Apache Studios. He has produced a wide variety of bands, including HĂĽsker DĂĽ, the Goo Goo Dolls, and many others.
Lou Goins Lou Goins (May 5th, 1976) is a guitar player / actor from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He has played in the bands SacHead, Seven Inch, Midwest and is currently in The Serge Nubret, as well as appearing in the film Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story (1996) and the television show Power Rangers (1999).
Lou Graham (Seattle madame) Lou Graham (1861-1903), born Dorothea Georgine Emile Ohben, was a German-born woman who became famous as the madame of a brothel in what is now the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington, USA Priscilla Long, Madame Lou Graham arrives in Seattle in February 1888, HistoryLink, January 1, 2000. Accessed 6 July 2006.
Lou Gramm Lou Gramm (born Louis Grammatico on May 2 1950 in Rochester, New York) is an American rock music vocalist and songwriter best known for his role as the lead vocalist for the rock band Foreigner. He also had a successful solo career.
Lou Guzzo Lou Guzzo is a former journalist, author, and television commentator in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was an art and theater critic for 20 years at the Seattle Times, then served as the managing editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, where his investigative team wrote stories that led to the indictments of more than 50 corrupt government officials.
Lou Hirsch Lou Hirsch is an actor, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and currently based in the United Kingdom. He studied at the University of Miami and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, UK, with Star Trek alum Marina Sirtis.
Lou Holtz Lou Holtz (born Louis Leo Holtz on January 6, 1937 in Follansbee, West Virginia) is a former NCAA football head coach, and is currently an author and a motivational speaker who has spoken to the likes of Fortune 500 companies on topics such as the importance of teamwork and goal setting. Holtz grew up in nearby East Liverpool, Ohio, and graduated from East Liverpool High School.
Lou Chirban Lou Chirban was one of the five white professional baseball players to be the first to join the Negro American League. He was signed to the Chicago American Giants in 1950 by Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe with the support of the team’s owner, Dr.
Lou Johnson Louis Brown (Lou) Johnson (born September 22, 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky), nicknamed "Sweet Lou" and "Slick", is a former Major League Baseball left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1960 through 1969, Johnson played for the Chicago Cubs (1960, 1968), Los Angeles Angels (1961), Milwaukee Braves (1962), Los Angeles Dodgers (1965-67), Cleveland Indians (1968) and California Angels (1969).
Lou Klein Louis Frank Klein (October 22, 1918 - June 20, 1976) was an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cleveland Indians, and the Philadelphia Athletics, but he was best known as one of the players that jumped to the Mexican League and banned by Commissioner Happy Chandler for life (though the suspension was later reduced).
Lou Klimchock Louis Stephen Klimchock (born October 15, 1939 in Hostetter, Pennsylvania) was a Utility Infielder for the Kansas City Athletics (1958-61), Milwaukee Braves (1962-63 and 1964-65), Washington Senators (1964), New York Mets (1966) and Cleveland Indians (1968-70).
Lou Koupal Louis Laddie Koupal (December 19, 1898 - December 8, 1961) born in Tabor, South Dakota was a Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-26), Brooklyn Robins (1928-29), Philadelphia Phillies (1929-30) and St. Louis Browns (1937).
Lou Lamoriello Louis "Lou" Lamoriello (born October 21, 1942) is the CEO, president and general manager of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Lamoriello, who has been with the Devils since 1987, has served longer than any current GM in the league.
Lou Lucier Louis Joseph Lucier (born March 23, 1918 in Northbridge, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox (1943-1944), Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944), and Philadelphia Phillies (1945). The right-hander stood 5'8" and weighed 160 lbs.
Lou Michaels Lou Michaels was an American football player who was a standout defensive lineman for the University of Kentucky Wildcats and later played pro football for 14 years, 1958-1971, with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He also excelled as a placekicker.
Lou Monte Lou Monte, born Louis Scaglione on (April 2, 1917 – June 12, 1989), was an Italian-American singer best known for a number of best-selling, Italian-themed novelty records which he recorded for both RCA Records and Reprise Records in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Lou Palazzi Long-time Dunmore Pennsylvania resident Lou Palazzi spent 30 years making calls as an umpire in the National Football League (NFL). During his impressive tenure that ended with his retirement in 1980, Palazzi was the umpire in three Super Bowls, IV, VII and XI; worked nine NFL championship games, including the classic 1958 championship game between the Baltimore Colts and Giants; and was assigned to work in the postseason in his final 25 seasons in the league.
Lou Piniella Louis Victor Piniella (born August 28, 1943, in Tampa, Florida) is the current manager of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, and a former Major League Baseball outfielder. His nickname, "Sweet Lou," has two meanings, his sweet swing as a hitter for the New York Yankees for whom he batted .
Lou Proctor Lou Proctor is an example of a "phantom ballplayer," an American baseball player listed in the baseball encyclopedias by mistake. Over two dozen "phantoms" have been expunged from baseball's official record book Total Baseball and its predecessor, The Baseball Encyclopedia.
Lou Rankin Lou Rankin was a popular American sculptor starting in the 1960's. Originally trained as a caricature artist, he developed an innovative use of concrete to create sculptures of animals, all with a touch of whimsy.
Lou Richards Lewis Thomas Charles "Lou" Richards (born March 15, 1923) is a former Australian rules footballer, who played 250 games with the Collingwood Football Club between 1941 and 1955. Despite his success as a footballer, he had even more success as a celebrity and is still popular with fans and deractors alike 50 years after his retirement.
Lou Roe Louis "Lou" M. Roe (born July 14 1972, in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (30th overall) of the 1995 NBA Draft.
Lou Rochelli Louis Joseph Rochelli (January 11, 1919 - October 23, 1992) was a Major League Baseball second baseman who appeared in five games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944. The 25-year-old rookie was a native of Staunton, Illinois.
Lou Rosenfeld Louis Rosenfeld is a co-author of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web (ISBN 1-56592-282-4, AKA "the Polar Bear Book") and principal of Louis Rosenfeld LLC, an information architecture consultancy. Lou founded Rosenfeld Media, a user experience publishing house, in late 2005.
Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute The Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute also known as The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute is a planned research Center which will be built in Las Vegas Nevada. The Institute will become a national resource for the most current research and scientific information for the treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington 's diseases, as well as focusing on prevention, early detection and education.
Lou Rymkus Lou Rymkus (November 6, 1919 - October 31, 1998) was a football player and coach who was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and also served as the first head coach of the Houston Oilers for two years beginning in 1960.
Lou Saban Lou Saban (born October 13, 1921), a legendary coach in the American Football League, played college football at Indiana University where he was named All-Big Ten as a quarterback one year and All-Big Ten as a fullback in another. He began his pro career with the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).
Lou Scheimer Lou Scheimer is an American producer, one of the original founders of Filmation animation company and also an executive producer of many of its cartoons (though only by name due to standardized crediting in most cartoons; Hal Sutherland received similar treatment).
Lou Schizas Lou Schizas has been an equities analyst for the Canadian channel Report on Business Television (ROBTV) since 1999. Before joining ROBTV, Schizas was a financial advisor based in Calgary where he sold tax-sheltered investments.
Lou Schuler Lou Schuler is an award-winning fitness journalist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is author or coauther of several books focusing on exercise and nutrition, including The New Rules of Lifting, The Book of Muscle, The Testosterone Advantage Plan, and The Home Workout Bible.
Lou Stillman Louis Ingber (1887-1969), better known as Lou Stillman, was a legendary boxing trainer who had a gym in New York City, but whose fame transcended beyond New York and into boxing circles virtually everywhere else. He was also a private detective prior to working as a boxing trainer.
Lou Tepper Lou Tepper (born in Keystone, Pennsylvania) is an American football coach. Tepper has been the head coach at the University of Illinois (1991-1997), Edinboro University (2000-2005), and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Lou Thesz Aloysius Martin Thesz (April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002), better known as Lou Thesz, was an iconic professional wrestler and six time World Heavyweight Champion. He is widely considered by his peers and experts alike to be one of the most influential wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling.
Lou Wangberg Louis Wangberg (born March 27, 1941) of Bemidji, Minnesota was an educator and the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He was elected on the Independent-Republican ticket with Governor Al Quie and served from January 4, 1979 to January 3, 1983.
Lou Waters Lou Waters was one of the original anchors of Cable News Network when it first aired in the summer of 1980. He remained one of the network's primary anchors until September 2001, adding to a journalism career spanning nearly 40 years.
Lou Zivkovich The son of Canadian immigrants, Lou Zivkovich attended the University of Miami where he received a degree in Physical Education and English. He then played five years as a defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League.
Loubet Land Loubet Land (also Loubet Coast) is that portion of the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula between Cape Bellue and the head of Bourgeois Fjord. This coast was explored in January 1905 by French Antarctic Expedition under Jean-Baptiste Charcot, who named it for Émile Loubet, then President of France.
Loucetios In Gallo-Roman religion, Loucetios (Latinized as Leucetius) was a Gaulish god invariably identified with Mars. About a dozen inscriptions in his honour have been recovered, mainly from eastern Gaul with a particular concentration among the Vangiones (a Rhenish tribe).
Loud Mine Loud Mine was a gold mine in White County, Georgia north of Dahlonega; it was a famous mining site in the 19th century Georgia Gold Rush. The site is now owned by a private gold mining group, and permission is needed to go on the property.
LoudCity LoudCity provides blanket ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and SoundExchange licensing to small, independent webcasters who would like to legally run an Internet radio station. In addition to the licensing, LoudCity also runs a listener portal which lists all LoudCity-licensed Internet radio station.
Loudenvielle Loudenvielle is a commune of the Hautes-Pyrénées département in southwestern France. Located in the in the Louron Valley, Loudenvielle is an important touristic center, with a lake, camping, thermal spa and waterpark.
Loudest band in the world Which band is the loudest band in the world is a subject of some dispute in musical circles. Many bands have claimed to be the loudest, measuring this in various ways including with decibel meters at concerts and by engineering analysis of the compact discs on which their albums are published.
Loudmouth As well as being the band name for a group who played such songs as "Fly", "What?", and "The End", having their music featured in the PlayStation game Omega Boost, and having the same song featured in Varsity Blues.
Loudness monitoring Loudness monitoring of programme levels is needed in radio and television broadcasting, as well as in audio post production. Traditional methods of measuring signal levels such as the Peak programme meter, and VU meter do not give the subjectively valid measure of loudness which many would argue is needed to optimise the listening experience when changing channels or swapping disks, and to permit compilations of MP3 recordings on jukebox devices like I-Pod that play at compatible levels.
Loudness war The phrase loudness war (or loudness race) refers to the music industry's tendency to record and broadcast music at progressively higher and higher levels to create a sound that stands out from others. This phenomenon can be observed in many areas of the music industry, particularly broadcasting and albums released on CD.
Loudoun Academy of Science The Loudoun Academy of Science is a a part time alternative school program for high school students enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools. Currently, the program is located at the campus of Dominion High School at 21326 Augusta Drive in Sterling, Virginia.
Loudoun County in the American Civil War Loudoun County in the Civil War - Loudoun County, Virginia was destined to be an area of great military activity during the American Civil War. Located on Virginia's northern border, the Potomac River, Loudoun became a borderland upon Virginia's succession from the Union in 1861.
Loudoun County Sanitation Authority In May of 1959, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors created Loudoun County Sanitation Authority (LCSA) by a resolution, through the Water and Waste Authorities Act, for the sole purpose of providing water and wastewater service to residents of the unincorporated areas of Loudoun County, which is in Virginia.
Loudoun County, Virginia Loudoun County (pronounced "LOUD-un"; IPA: ) is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States, and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of July 2005, the county is estimated to be home to 255,518 people, a 50 percent increase over the 2000 figure of 169,599.
Loudoun Heights, Virginia Loudoun Heights is an unincorporated village in Loudoun County, Virginia near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It is located in the Between the Hills region of the county along Harpers Ferry Road (VA 671) and is bounded to its northwest and northeast by the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on the Potomac River.
Loudred are one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Loudred in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments—and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.
Loudspeaker A loudspeaker, or speaker, is an electromechanical transducer which converts an electrical signal into sound. The term loudspeaker is used to refer to both the device itself, and a complete system consisting of one or more loudspeaker drivers (as the individual units are often called) in an enclosure.
Loudspeaker enclosure A loudspeaker enclosure is a cabinet designed for mounting of loudspeaker drive units. The major role of the enclosure is to prevent the out-of-phase sound waves from the rear of the speaker combining with the positive phase sound waves from the front of the speaker.
Loudspeaker measurement Loudspeaker measurement is one of the most difficult aspects of audio quality measurement, and also probably the most relevant, since loudspeakers have long been generally acknowledged to be the 'weak link' in the audio chain.
Loudun Loudun (Loudùn in Poitevin-Saintongeais language) is a small town and commune of approximately 9,000 inhabitants in the Vienne département and in the Poitou-Charentes région of France. It is located 30 km south of the town of Chinon and 25km to the east of the town Thouars.
Loudun possessions The 1634 case of demonic possession in Loudun, France, is arguably the most famous case of multiple or mass possession in history. This case involved the Ursuline nuns of Loudun who were allegedly inflicted by Father Urbain Grandier, who was convicted of the crime of sorcery, evil spells, and the possessions visited upon the Ursuline nuns, based on the words of possessed demoniacs.
Louella Hollington Councillor Louella Hollington is the current Councillor for the city of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Louella is married to Ed and they have raised two children in Coquitlam and their grandchildren now attend Coquitlam schools.
Loufoulakari Falls The Loufoulakari Falls (French: Chutes de Loufoulakari) lie 80km south west of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo at the confluence of the Loufoulakari River and the Congo River. They are often held to be the most impressive in the region.
Lough Allen Lough Allen (Loch Aillionn in Irish) is a lake situated on the River Shannon, in the north-central part of the Republic of Ireland, near Ireland's border region. Most of the lake is in County Leitrim, with a smaller portion in County Roscommon.
Lough Conn Lough Conn is a lake in County Mayo in the province of Connacht in Ireland and covers about 14,000 acres (57 km²). With its immediate neighbour to the south, Lough Cullin, it is connected to the sea by the River Moy.
Lough Derravaragh Lough Derravaragh is an Irish lough (lake) in County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland, north of Mullingar between, Castlepollard, Collinstown, Crookedwood and Multifarnham. Knockeyon 197m high, one of the highest points of Westmeath, dominates the picturesque countryside on its shores to the south-east end of the lake.
Lough Gill Lough Gill (or Loch Gile in Irish) is a lake mainly situated in County Sligo, but partly in County Leitrim, in the Republic of Ireland. It is about 8 km (5 miles) long and 2 km (1 mile) wide and drains into the River Garavogue near Sligo Town.
Lough Gowna Lough Gowna (Loch Gamhna in Irish, meaning Lake of (the) calf) is a fresh water lake which is the uppermost lake on the River Erne. It is located on the border between County Longford and County Cavan, with the largest part of the lake being in County Longford.
Lough Mask Lough Mask (Loch Measca in Irish) is a limestone lake of 22000 acres in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, located above Lough Corrib in the west of Ireland. Lough Mask is the upper of the two lakes, which empty into the Corrib River, through Galway, into Galway Bay.
Lough Ree Yacht Club Lough Ree Yacht Club is a sailing club based in Ballymore, Coosan, near Athlone, Ireland. Founded in the year 1770, albeit under a different original name, it claims to be one of the oldest yacht club's in the world, although another Irish yacht club, The Royal Cork Yacht Club has proven to be the world's first and oldest yacht club.
Loughborough Aces The Loughborough Aces are a member of the British Collegiate American Football League (BCAFL)'s Northern Conference-Central Division. Since their astounding 8-0 opening BCAFL season in 1988-9, the Aces have been one of the premiere teams in the BCAFL.
Loughborough Campus Radio Originally known as URL - University Radio Loughborough, LCR - Loughborough Campus Radio - is the official student radio station for the students of Loughborough University. It broadcasts 24 hours a day during term time on 1350AM and live on the web at www.
Lotus Mk1 The Lotus Mark 1 was the first car designed and built by Colin Chapman in 1948, while Chapman was still a student at London University. The car was designed to compete as a trials car, and was constructed on an Austin 7 chassis and running gear.
Lotus principle The Lotus principle or Lotus approach, usually considered a foundation of international law, says that sovereign states may act in any way they wish so long as they do not contravene an explicit prohibition. The term originates from "The Case of the S.
Lotus scoparius Lotus scoparius (Common Deerweed, Deer Weed, Deervetch, California Broom or Western Bird's-Foot Trefoil) is a perennial subshrub in the family Fabaceae (pea family). The plant is a pioneer species found in dry areas of California, Arizona, and Mexico.
Lotus seed Lotus seeds or Lotus nuts () are the seeds of plants in the genus Nelumbo], particularly the species [[Nelumbo nucifera. The seeds are of great importance to East Asian cuisine and is used extensively in traditional Chinese medicine and in Chinese desserts.
Lotus Seven The Lotus Seven was a small, simple, lightweight two-seater open-top sports car produced by Lotus Cars (initially called Lotus Engineering) between 1957 and 1972. It was designed by Lotus founder Colin Chapman and has been considered the embodiment of the Lotus philosophy of performance through low weight and simplicity.
Lotus Software Lotus Software (called Lotus Development Corporation before its acquisition by IBM) is an American software company with its headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lotus is most famous for its groundbreaking Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet application, which was the killer app in the early days of the IBM PC which helped spread the adoption of the PC.
Lotus Square The Lotus Square or Golden Lotus Square (Chinese: é‡‘č“®čŠ±ĺ»Łĺ ´ ; Portuguese: A Praça Flor de LodĂŁo) is an open area in Macau, a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. The area features the large sculpture of "Lotus Flower In Full Bloom" (Chinese: 盛世蓮花) presented by the State Council of the People's Republic of China in 1999, marks the transfer of the sovereignty of Macau from Portugal to the People's Republic of China.
Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra or Sutra on the White Lotus of the Sublime Dharma (Sanskrit: SaddharmapundarÄ«ka-sĹ«tra; 妙法蓮華經 Chinese: MiĂ ofÇŽ LiánhuÄ JÄ«ng; Japanese: MyĹŤhĹŤ Renge KyĹŤ; Korean: Myobeomnyeonhwagyeong) is one of the most popular and influential MahÄyÄna sutras in East Asia and the basis on which the Tiantai and Nichiren sects of Buddhism were established.
Lotus Ware Lotus Ware is generally considered to be the finest porcelain ever produced in the United States. The Knowles, Taylor & Knowles (KT&K) pottery of East Liverpool, Ohio produced it from approximately 1892 to 1896.
Lotuspike lotuspike is an independent progressive ambient music record label based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA. The label was started in 2004 by Ben Cox, Jeff Kowal (who records as Terra Ambient) and Daniel Pipitone.
Lotzwil Lotzwil is a municipality in the Bernese Oberaargau, embedded in the Trogtal of the Langete, the river rising in the area is 2.5 km south of the Oberaargauer metropolis of Langenthal (principal place of the Oberaargaus with 14,400 inhabitants) and 40 km from Basel, Berne and Lucerne, in the country of Switzerland.
Lou "Boulder" Richards Lou 'Baulder' Richards was a former guitarist of a hardcore punk band Hatebreed and has died on Septmber 14, 2006 at age 35. It is not revealed how he died, but there had been some rumors that he might've committed suicide.
Lou and Andy Lou Todd and Andy Pipkin are fictional characters from the cult BBC TV and radio show Little Britain, played by David Walliams and Matt Lucas respectively. Andy's catchphrases include, "Yeah I know", "I want that one" and "Don't like it", while Lou's catchphrase is "What a kerfuffle!
Lou Albano Louis Albano (born July 29 1933 in Carmel, New York), better known as Captain Lou, is an American professional wrestler and manager. With an over-the-top personality and a penchant for making boisterous declarations, Albano was the epitome of the antagonistic manager that raised the ire of wrestlers and incited the anger of spectators.
Lou Andreas-Salomé Lou Andreas-Salomé (née Louise von Salomé) (February 12, 1861 – February 5, 1937) was a Russian-born intellectual, author of many books, psychoanalyst and spiritual companion of male and some female artists and authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Lou Andrus Lou Andrus was an American college and professional football player. A linebacker, he played college football at Brigham Young University, and played professionally in the American Football League for the Denver Broncos in 1967.
Lou Bandy Lodewijk Ferdinand Dieben (19 April 1890 - 24 June 1959) better known under his pseudonym Lou Bandy was a Dutch singer and conferencier who was one of the most popular artists in the Netherlands, between both world wars. Among his most famous songs are: Zoek de zon op (Look for the sun), Schep vreugde in het leven (Put joy in life) and Louise zit niet op je nagels te bijten (Louise, don't bite your nails).
Lou Berberet Louis Joseph Berberet (November 20 1929 - April 6 2004) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees, Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers between 1954 and 1960. He was born in Long Beach, California.
Lou Blonger Lou "The Fixer" Blonger (May 13, 1849–April 20, 1924), born Louis H. Belonger, was an American Civil War veteran, saloonkeeper, mine operator and well-known gambler, but is most often noted as the organizer of an extensive ring of confidence tricksters that operated for more than 25 years in Denver, Colorado.
Lou Bunin Lou Bunin was a prominent puppeteer, an artist, and pioneer of stop-motion animation in the latter half of the twentieth century. While working as a mural artist under Diego Rivera in Mexico City in 1926, Bunin created political puppet shows using marionettes including a production of Eugene O'Neill's The Hairy Ape.
Lou Carpenter Louis Thomas Carpenter is a popular character from the Australian television soap opera Neighbours, played by Tom Oliver. He first appeared in 1988 to win his High School sweetheart Madge Ramsay away from her fiancee, Harold Bishop.
Lou Clarizio Lou Clarizio was one of the five white professional baseball players to be the first to join the Negro American League. He was signed to the Chicago American Giants in 1950 by Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe with the support of the team’s owner, Dr.
Lou Clinton Lou Clinton born Luciean Louis Clinton on October 13th 1937 in Ponca City, Oklahoma. Lou Clinton was a Major League Baseball outfielder who batted and threw right handed, spanning 8 seasons, debuting in 1960 and playing is final season in 1967, during which he played for 6 different teams: Boston Redsox, Los Angeles Angels, California Angels, Kansas City Athletics, Cleveland Indians and New York Yankees.
Lou Criger Louis Criger (born February 3, 1872 in Elkhart, Indiana, died May 14, 1934 in Tucson, Arizona) was a Major League Baseball player for the Cleveland Spiders (1896-1898), St. Louis Cardinals (1899-1900), Boston Americans (1901-1908), St.
Lou Dalfin Lou Dalfin is an Italian folk and folk-rock group focused preserving and modernizing the traditions of Occitania. Founded in 1982 by hurdy-gurdy master Sergio Berardo, the band combines traditional Occitanian sounds with modern rock instrumentation.
Lou Diamond United States Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant Leland "Lou" Diamond (May 30 1890 – September 20 1951) is famous within the Corps as the classic example of "Old Breed" fighting Leathernecks.
Lou Diamond Phillips Lou Diamond Phillips (born Louis Upchurch on February 17, 1962, at Subic Bay Naval Station, Philippines), named for Marine legend Lou Diamond, is an American actor. He adopted his surname Phillips from his stepfather.
Lou Dobbs Tonight Lou Dobbs Tonight is an editorial and discussion program on CNN, anchored by journalist Lou Dobbs, who is also its managing editor. The hour-long show is aired live on evenings every weekday, and repeated later at night.
Lou Duva Lou Duva (born May 28 1922) is a boxing trainer who was born in New York City, but moved to Paterson, New Jersey at a very early age. Duva's childhood was extremely poor and he had to do many jobs to try to help his family.
Lou Fine Louis Kenneth Fine (born 1914, New York City; died July 24, 1971) was an American comic book artist known for his work during the 1940s Golden Age of comic books, where his quality draftsmanship became a highly influential model to a generation of fellow comics artists.
Lou Finney Louis Klopsche Finney (August 13, 1910 - April 22, 1966) born in Buffalo, Alabama was an Outfielder and First Baseman for the Philadelphia Athletics (1931 and 1933-39), Boston Red Sox (1939-42 and 1944-45), St. Louis Browns (1945-46) and Philadelphia Phillies (1947).
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award The Lou Gehrig Memorial Award was created by the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity in honor of the former Major League Baseball player Lou Gehrig, who was a member of the fraternity at Columbia University. It is given to players who best exemplify his character and integrity both on and off the field.
Lou Giordano Lou Giordano is a record producer and recording engineer who worked at Radiobeat Studios and Fort Apache Studios. He has produced a wide variety of bands, including HĂĽsker DĂĽ, the Goo Goo Dolls, and many others.
Lou Goins Lou Goins (May 5th, 1976) is a guitar player / actor from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He has played in the bands SacHead, Seven Inch, Midwest and is currently in The Serge Nubret, as well as appearing in the film Seduced by Madness: The Diane Borchardt Story (1996) and the television show Power Rangers (1999).
Lou Graham (Seattle madame) Lou Graham (1861-1903), born Dorothea Georgine Emile Ohben, was a German-born woman who became famous as the madame of a brothel in what is now the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington, USA Priscilla Long, Madame Lou Graham arrives in Seattle in February 1888, HistoryLink, January 1, 2000. Accessed 6 July 2006.
Lou Gramm Lou Gramm (born Louis Grammatico on May 2 1950 in Rochester, New York) is an American rock music vocalist and songwriter best known for his role as the lead vocalist for the rock band Foreigner. He also had a successful solo career.
Lou Guzzo Lou Guzzo is a former journalist, author, and television commentator in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was an art and theater critic for 20 years at the Seattle Times, then served as the managing editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, where his investigative team wrote stories that led to the indictments of more than 50 corrupt government officials.
Lou Hirsch Lou Hirsch is an actor, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and currently based in the United Kingdom. He studied at the University of Miami and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, UK, with Star Trek alum Marina Sirtis.
Lou Holtz Lou Holtz (born Louis Leo Holtz on January 6, 1937 in Follansbee, West Virginia) is a former NCAA football head coach, and is currently an author and a motivational speaker who has spoken to the likes of Fortune 500 companies on topics such as the importance of teamwork and goal setting. Holtz grew up in nearby East Liverpool, Ohio, and graduated from East Liverpool High School.
Lou Chirban Lou Chirban was one of the five white professional baseball players to be the first to join the Negro American League. He was signed to the Chicago American Giants in 1950 by Ted "Double Duty" Radcliffe with the support of the team’s owner, Dr.
Lou Johnson Louis Brown (Lou) Johnson (born September 22, 1934 in Lexington, Kentucky), nicknamed "Sweet Lou" and "Slick", is a former Major League Baseball left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1960 through 1969, Johnson played for the Chicago Cubs (1960, 1968), Los Angeles Angels (1961), Milwaukee Braves (1962), Los Angeles Dodgers (1965-67), Cleveland Indians (1968) and California Angels (1969).
Lou Klein Louis Frank Klein (October 22, 1918 - June 20, 1976) was an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cleveland Indians, and the Philadelphia Athletics, but he was best known as one of the players that jumped to the Mexican League and banned by Commissioner Happy Chandler for life (though the suspension was later reduced).
Lou Klimchock Louis Stephen Klimchock (born October 15, 1939 in Hostetter, Pennsylvania) was a Utility Infielder for the Kansas City Athletics (1958-61), Milwaukee Braves (1962-63 and 1964-65), Washington Senators (1964), New York Mets (1966) and Cleveland Indians (1968-70).
Lou Koupal Louis Laddie Koupal (December 19, 1898 - December 8, 1961) born in Tabor, South Dakota was a Pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1925-26), Brooklyn Robins (1928-29), Philadelphia Phillies (1929-30) and St. Louis Browns (1937).
Lou Lamoriello Louis "Lou" Lamoriello (born October 21, 1942) is the CEO, president and general manager of the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. Lamoriello, who has been with the Devils since 1987, has served longer than any current GM in the league.
Lou Lucier Louis Joseph Lucier (born March 23, 1918 in Northbridge, Massachusetts) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Boston Red Sox (1943-1944), Philadelphia Blue Jays (1944), and Philadelphia Phillies (1945). The right-hander stood 5'8" and weighed 160 lbs.
Lou Michaels Lou Michaels was an American football player who was a standout defensive lineman for the University of Kentucky Wildcats and later played pro football for 14 years, 1958-1971, with the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Colts and Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He also excelled as a placekicker.
Lou Monte Lou Monte, born Louis Scaglione on (April 2, 1917 – June 12, 1989), was an Italian-American singer best known for a number of best-selling, Italian-themed novelty records which he recorded for both RCA Records and Reprise Records in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Lou Palazzi Long-time Dunmore Pennsylvania resident Lou Palazzi spent 30 years making calls as an umpire in the National Football League (NFL). During his impressive tenure that ended with his retirement in 1980, Palazzi was the umpire in three Super Bowls, IV, VII and XI; worked nine NFL championship games, including the classic 1958 championship game between the Baltimore Colts and Giants; and was assigned to work in the postseason in his final 25 seasons in the league.
Lou Piniella Louis Victor Piniella (born August 28, 1943, in Tampa, Florida) is the current manager of the Chicago Cubs baseball team, and a former Major League Baseball outfielder. His nickname, "Sweet Lou," has two meanings, his sweet swing as a hitter for the New York Yankees for whom he batted .
Lou Proctor Lou Proctor is an example of a "phantom ballplayer," an American baseball player listed in the baseball encyclopedias by mistake. Over two dozen "phantoms" have been expunged from baseball's official record book Total Baseball and its predecessor, The Baseball Encyclopedia.
Lou Rankin Lou Rankin was a popular American sculptor starting in the 1960's. Originally trained as a caricature artist, he developed an innovative use of concrete to create sculptures of animals, all with a touch of whimsy.
Lou Richards Lewis Thomas Charles "Lou" Richards (born March 15, 1923) is a former Australian rules footballer, who played 250 games with the Collingwood Football Club between 1941 and 1955. Despite his success as a footballer, he had even more success as a celebrity and is still popular with fans and deractors alike 50 years after his retirement.
Lou Roe Louis "Lou" M. Roe (born July 14 1972, in Atlantic City, New Jersey) is an American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round (30th overall) of the 1995 NBA Draft.
Lou Rochelli Louis Joseph Rochelli (January 11, 1919 - October 23, 1992) was a Major League Baseball second baseman who appeared in five games for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944. The 25-year-old rookie was a native of Staunton, Illinois.
Lou Rosenfeld Louis Rosenfeld is a co-author of Information Architecture for the World Wide Web (ISBN 1-56592-282-4, AKA "the Polar Bear Book") and principal of Louis Rosenfeld LLC, an information architecture consultancy. Lou founded Rosenfeld Media, a user experience publishing house, in late 2005.
Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute The Lou Ruvo Alzheimer's Institute also known as The Lou Ruvo Brain Institute is a planned research Center which will be built in Las Vegas Nevada. The Institute will become a national resource for the most current research and scientific information for the treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington 's diseases, as well as focusing on prevention, early detection and education.
Lou Rymkus Lou Rymkus (November 6, 1919 - October 31, 1998) was a football player and coach who was a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and also served as the first head coach of the Houston Oilers for two years beginning in 1960.
Lou Saban Lou Saban (born October 13, 1921), a legendary coach in the American Football League, played college football at Indiana University where he was named All-Big Ten as a quarterback one year and All-Big Ten as a fullback in another. He began his pro career with the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).
Lou Scheimer Lou Scheimer is an American producer, one of the original founders of Filmation animation company and also an executive producer of many of its cartoons (though only by name due to standardized crediting in most cartoons; Hal Sutherland received similar treatment).
Lou Schizas Lou Schizas has been an equities analyst for the Canadian channel Report on Business Television (ROBTV) since 1999. Before joining ROBTV, Schizas was a financial advisor based in Calgary where he sold tax-sheltered investments.
Lou Schuler Lou Schuler is an award-winning fitness journalist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is author or coauther of several books focusing on exercise and nutrition, including The New Rules of Lifting, The Book of Muscle, The Testosterone Advantage Plan, and The Home Workout Bible.
Lou Stillman Louis Ingber (1887-1969), better known as Lou Stillman, was a legendary boxing trainer who had a gym in New York City, but whose fame transcended beyond New York and into boxing circles virtually everywhere else. He was also a private detective prior to working as a boxing trainer.
Lou Tepper Lou Tepper (born in Keystone, Pennsylvania) is an American football coach. Tepper has been the head coach at the University of Illinois (1991-1997), Edinboro University (2000-2005), and the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Lou Thesz Aloysius Martin Thesz (April 24, 1916 – April 28, 2002), better known as Lou Thesz, was an iconic professional wrestler and six time World Heavyweight Champion. He is widely considered by his peers and experts alike to be one of the most influential wrestlers in the history of professional wrestling.
Lou Wangberg Louis Wangberg (born March 27, 1941) of Bemidji, Minnesota was an educator and the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. He was elected on the Independent-Republican ticket with Governor Al Quie and served from January 4, 1979 to January 3, 1983.
Lou Waters Lou Waters was one of the original anchors of Cable News Network when it first aired in the summer of 1980. He remained one of the network's primary anchors until September 2001, adding to a journalism career spanning nearly 40 years.
Lou Zivkovich The son of Canadian immigrants, Lou Zivkovich attended the University of Miami where he received a degree in Physical Education and English. He then played five years as a defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League.
Loubet Land Loubet Land (also Loubet Coast) is that portion of the west coast of the Antarctic Peninsula between Cape Bellue and the head of Bourgeois Fjord. This coast was explored in January 1905 by French Antarctic Expedition under Jean-Baptiste Charcot, who named it for Émile Loubet, then President of France.
Loucetios In Gallo-Roman religion, Loucetios (Latinized as Leucetius) was a Gaulish god invariably identified with Mars. About a dozen inscriptions in his honour have been recovered, mainly from eastern Gaul with a particular concentration among the Vangiones (a Rhenish tribe).
Loud Mine Loud Mine was a gold mine in White County, Georgia north of Dahlonega; it was a famous mining site in the 19th century Georgia Gold Rush. The site is now owned by a private gold mining group, and permission is needed to go on the property.
LoudCity LoudCity provides blanket ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, and SoundExchange licensing to small, independent webcasters who would like to legally run an Internet radio station. In addition to the licensing, LoudCity also runs a listener portal which lists all LoudCity-licensed Internet radio station.
Loudenvielle Loudenvielle is a commune of the Hautes-Pyrénées département in southwestern France. Located in the in the Louron Valley, Loudenvielle is an important touristic center, with a lake, camping, thermal spa and waterpark.
Loudest band in the world Which band is the loudest band in the world is a subject of some dispute in musical circles. Many bands have claimed to be the loudest, measuring this in various ways including with decibel meters at concerts and by engineering analysis of the compact discs on which their albums are published.
Loudmouth As well as being the band name for a group who played such songs as "Fly", "What?", and "The End", having their music featured in the PlayStation game Omega Boost, and having the same song featured in Varsity Blues.
Loudness monitoring Loudness monitoring of programme levels is needed in radio and television broadcasting, as well as in audio post production. Traditional methods of measuring signal levels such as the Peak programme meter, and VU meter do not give the subjectively valid measure of loudness which many would argue is needed to optimise the listening experience when changing channels or swapping disks, and to permit compilations of MP3 recordings on jukebox devices like I-Pod that play at compatible levels.
Loudness war The phrase loudness war (or loudness race) refers to the music industry's tendency to record and broadcast music at progressively higher and higher levels to create a sound that stands out from others. This phenomenon can be observed in many areas of the music industry, particularly broadcasting and albums released on CD.
Loudoun Academy of Science The Loudoun Academy of Science is a a part time alternative school program for high school students enrolled in Loudoun County Public Schools. Currently, the program is located at the campus of Dominion High School at 21326 Augusta Drive in Sterling, Virginia.
Loudoun County in the American Civil War Loudoun County in the Civil War - Loudoun County, Virginia was destined to be an area of great military activity during the American Civil War. Located on Virginia's northern border, the Potomac River, Loudoun became a borderland upon Virginia's succession from the Union in 1861.
Loudoun County Sanitation Authority In May of 1959, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors created Loudoun County Sanitation Authority (LCSA) by a resolution, through the Water and Waste Authorities Act, for the sole purpose of providing water and wastewater service to residents of the unincorporated areas of Loudoun County, which is in Virginia.
Loudoun County, Virginia Loudoun County (pronounced "LOUD-un"; IPA: ) is a county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state of the United States, and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of July 2005, the county is estimated to be home to 255,518 people, a 50 percent increase over the 2000 figure of 169,599.
Loudoun Heights, Virginia Loudoun Heights is an unincorporated village in Loudoun County, Virginia near Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. It is located in the Between the Hills region of the county along Harpers Ferry Road (VA 671) and is bounded to its northwest and northeast by the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park on the Potomac River.
Loudred are one of the fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Loudred in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments—and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.
Loudspeaker A loudspeaker, or speaker, is an electromechanical transducer which converts an electrical signal into sound. The term loudspeaker is used to refer to both the device itself, and a complete system consisting of one or more loudspeaker drivers (as the individual units are often called) in an enclosure.
Loudspeaker enclosure A loudspeaker enclosure is a cabinet designed for mounting of loudspeaker drive units. The major role of the enclosure is to prevent the out-of-phase sound waves from the rear of the speaker combining with the positive phase sound waves from the front of the speaker.
Loudspeaker measurement Loudspeaker measurement is one of the most difficult aspects of audio quality measurement, and also probably the most relevant, since loudspeakers have long been generally acknowledged to be the 'weak link' in the audio chain.
Loudun Loudun (Loudùn in Poitevin-Saintongeais language) is a small town and commune of approximately 9,000 inhabitants in the Vienne département and in the Poitou-Charentes région of France. It is located 30 km south of the town of Chinon and 25km to the east of the town Thouars.
Loudun possessions The 1634 case of demonic possession in Loudun, France, is arguably the most famous case of multiple or mass possession in history. This case involved the Ursuline nuns of Loudun who were allegedly inflicted by Father Urbain Grandier, who was convicted of the crime of sorcery, evil spells, and the possessions visited upon the Ursuline nuns, based on the words of possessed demoniacs.
Louella Hollington Councillor Louella Hollington is the current Councillor for the city of Coquitlam, British Columbia. Louella is married to Ed and they have raised two children in Coquitlam and their grandchildren now attend Coquitlam schools.
Loufoulakari Falls The Loufoulakari Falls (French: Chutes de Loufoulakari) lie 80km south west of Brazzaville in the Republic of the Congo at the confluence of the Loufoulakari River and the Congo River. They are often held to be the most impressive in the region.
Lough Allen Lough Allen (Loch Aillionn in Irish) is a lake situated on the River Shannon, in the north-central part of the Republic of Ireland, near Ireland's border region. Most of the lake is in County Leitrim, with a smaller portion in County Roscommon.
Lough Conn Lough Conn is a lake in County Mayo in the province of Connacht in Ireland and covers about 14,000 acres (57 km²). With its immediate neighbour to the south, Lough Cullin, it is connected to the sea by the River Moy.
Lough Derravaragh Lough Derravaragh is an Irish lough (lake) in County Westmeath, Republic of Ireland, north of Mullingar between, Castlepollard, Collinstown, Crookedwood and Multifarnham. Knockeyon 197m high, one of the highest points of Westmeath, dominates the picturesque countryside on its shores to the south-east end of the lake.
Lough Gill Lough Gill (or Loch Gile in Irish) is a lake mainly situated in County Sligo, but partly in County Leitrim, in the Republic of Ireland. It is about 8 km (5 miles) long and 2 km (1 mile) wide and drains into the River Garavogue near Sligo Town.
Lough Gowna Lough Gowna (Loch Gamhna in Irish, meaning Lake of (the) calf) is a fresh water lake which is the uppermost lake on the River Erne. It is located on the border between County Longford and County Cavan, with the largest part of the lake being in County Longford.
Lough Mask Lough Mask (Loch Measca in Irish) is a limestone lake of 22000 acres in County Mayo, Republic of Ireland, located above Lough Corrib in the west of Ireland. Lough Mask is the upper of the two lakes, which empty into the Corrib River, through Galway, into Galway Bay.
Lough Ree Yacht Club Lough Ree Yacht Club is a sailing club based in Ballymore, Coosan, near Athlone, Ireland. Founded in the year 1770, albeit under a different original name, it claims to be one of the oldest yacht club's in the world, although another Irish yacht club, The Royal Cork Yacht Club has proven to be the world's first and oldest yacht club.
Loughborough Aces The Loughborough Aces are a member of the British Collegiate American Football League (BCAFL)'s Northern Conference-Central Division. Since their astounding 8-0 opening BCAFL season in 1988-9, the Aces have been one of the premiere teams in the BCAFL.
Loughborough Campus Radio Originally known as URL - University Radio Loughborough, LCR - Loughborough Campus Radio - is the official student radio station for the students of Loughborough University. It broadcasts 24 hours a day during term time on 1350AM and live on the web at www.
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