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wiki20220301en020_104527 | Ivan Reitman | In March 2012, it was reported that a sequel of Twins, entitled Triplets, was in the works, and that Reitman would co-produce the film. Deadline reported in September 2021 that Reitman would both direct and produce Triplets and that shooting was scheduled to begin in January 2022. In 2013, it was revealed that Reitman had plans to make a sequel to Evolution, but they never came to fruition. In June 2016, it was reported that Reitman would produce a prospective animated series Ghostbusters: Ecto Force. In July 2017, Reitman stated that Ecto Force had been postponed to focus on an animated Ghostbusters film that he would produce and co-direct alongside Fletcher Moules. As of September 2021, there has been no update on either project. | Ivan Reitman. In March 2012, it was reported that a sequel of Twins, entitled Triplets, was in the works, and that Reitman would co-produce the film. Deadline reported in September 2021 that Reitman would both direct and produce Triplets and that shooting was scheduled to begin in January 2022. In 2013, it was revealed that Reitman had plans to make a sequel to Evolution, but they never came to fruition. In June 2016, it was reported that Reitman would produce a prospective animated series Ghostbusters: Ecto Force. In July 2017, Reitman stated that Ecto Force had been postponed to focus on an animated Ghostbusters film that he would produce and co-direct alongside Fletcher Moules. As of September 2021, there has been no update on either project. | 524323 |
wiki20220301en020_104528 | Ivan Reitman | Personal life and death Reitman married Geneviève Robert in 1976. He had two daughters and a son, Jason, who is a film director best known for his films Juno, Thank You for Smoking, Up in the Air and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. His daughter Catherine is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of the CBC comedy series Workin' Moms. His other daughter, Caroline, attended Santa Barbara City College. He and his French-Canadian wife, who converted to Judaism, brought up their children in the same tradition. In 2009, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his contributions as a director and producer, and for his promotion of the Canadian film and television industries". In April 2011, he received the Mayor's Prize at his native city of Komárno, Slovakia. He received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. In 2014, he said "I've always been something of a conservative-slash-libertarian." | Ivan Reitman. Personal life and death Reitman married Geneviève Robert in 1976. He had two daughters and a son, Jason, who is a film director best known for his films Juno, Thank You for Smoking, Up in the Air and Ghostbusters: Afterlife. His daughter Catherine is the creator, executive producer, writer and star of the CBC comedy series Workin' Moms. His other daughter, Caroline, attended Santa Barbara City College. He and his French-Canadian wife, who converted to Judaism, brought up their children in the same tradition. In 2009, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada "for his contributions as a director and producer, and for his promotion of the Canadian film and television industries". In April 2011, he received the Mayor's Prize at his native city of Komárno, Slovakia. He received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. In 2014, he said "I've always been something of a conservative-slash-libertarian." | 524323 |
wiki20220301en020_104529 | Ivan Reitman | In 2014, he said "I've always been something of a conservative-slash-libertarian." Reitman died in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California, on February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Filmography Film Producer only Executive producer only Television Producer only Executive producer only Music videos References External links 1946 births 2022 deaths Canadian expatriate film directors in the United States Canadian film producers Canadian libertarians Canadian people of Slovak-Jewish descent Canadian Screen Award winners Canadian screenwriters Comedy film directors Czechoslovak emigrants to Canada Czechoslovak Jews English-language film directors McMaster University alumni Film directors from Toronto Jewish Canadian filmmakers Officers of the Order of Canada People from Komárno Reitman family Slovak film directors Writers from Hamilton, Ontario Writers from Toronto | Ivan Reitman. In 2014, he said "I've always been something of a conservative-slash-libertarian." Reitman died in his sleep at his home in Montecito, California, on February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Filmography Film Producer only Executive producer only Television Producer only Executive producer only Music videos References External links 1946 births 2022 deaths Canadian expatriate film directors in the United States Canadian film producers Canadian libertarians Canadian people of Slovak-Jewish descent Canadian Screen Award winners Canadian screenwriters Comedy film directors Czechoslovak emigrants to Canada Czechoslovak Jews English-language film directors McMaster University alumni Film directors from Toronto Jewish Canadian filmmakers Officers of the Order of Canada People from Komárno Reitman family Slovak film directors Writers from Hamilton, Ontario Writers from Toronto | 524323 |
wiki20220301en020_104530 | Forest River (company) | Forest River Inc. is an American manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, utility trailers, pontoon boats, and buses. History Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) was founded in 1996 by Peter Liegl and the company just recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. After Purchasing Certain assets of Cobra Industries in January 1996 where CEO Peter Liegl served from 1985 to 1993. The company started by manufacturing tentcampers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and park models under the following model lines: Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, Wildwood, Rockwood, Flagstaff, Summit, and Quailridge. Later that same year, they began producing cargo utility trailers as Cargo Mate. Forest River has grown through growth and acquisitions. In 1997, Forest River established a second cargo trailer line in 1997 called Continental Cargo. | Forest River (company). Forest River Inc. is an American manufacturer of recreational vehicles, cargo trailers, utility trailers, pontoon boats, and buses. History Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) was founded in 1996 by Peter Liegl and the company just recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. After Purchasing Certain assets of Cobra Industries in January 1996 where CEO Peter Liegl served from 1985 to 1993. The company started by manufacturing tentcampers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and park models under the following model lines: Salem, Sierra, Sandpiper, Wildwood, Rockwood, Flagstaff, Summit, and Quailridge. Later that same year, they began producing cargo utility trailers as Cargo Mate. Forest River has grown through growth and acquisitions. In 1997, Forest River established a second cargo trailer line in 1997 called Continental Cargo. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104531 | Forest River (company) | Forest River has grown through growth and acquisitions. In 1997, Forest River established a second cargo trailer line in 1997 called Continental Cargo. In 1998, Forest River Launched Forest River Marine and began producing pontoon boats. That same year the company purchased certain assets of Firan Motorhomes to begin manufacturing Class A Motorhomes. In 2000, Forest River acquired US Cargo, another manufacturer of utility trailers. In 2001, Forest River entered the bus business through the acquisitions of Starcraft Bus and Glaval Bus. In 2002, Rockport Commercial Vehicles, a brand of commercial vehicles and cargo trucks, was launched. That same year, the company acquired Vanguard Industries and the assets of Palomino. | Forest River (company). Forest River has grown through growth and acquisitions. In 1997, Forest River established a second cargo trailer line in 1997 called Continental Cargo. In 1998, Forest River Launched Forest River Marine and began producing pontoon boats. That same year the company purchased certain assets of Firan Motorhomes to begin manufacturing Class A Motorhomes. In 2000, Forest River acquired US Cargo, another manufacturer of utility trailers. In 2001, Forest River entered the bus business through the acquisitions of Starcraft Bus and Glaval Bus. In 2002, Rockport Commercial Vehicles, a brand of commercial vehicles and cargo trucks, was launched. That same year, the company acquired Vanguard Industries and the assets of Palomino. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104532 | Forest River (company) | In 2002, Rockport Commercial Vehicles, a brand of commercial vehicles and cargo trucks, was launched. That same year, the company acquired Vanguard Industries and the assets of Palomino. With its rapidly expanding business, Forest River moved its corporate office out of the original building in Goshen, Indiana, to its current location in Elkhart, Indiana. Each new acquisition and launch led to expansions in manufacturing and production facilities in order to meet the demand for the products and strategically grow the company. In 2005, Forest River, Inc., was acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. In the same year, a new luxury coach brand, Elkhart Coach was launched. Forest River continued to expand with the acquisition of Rance Aluminum Fabrication and Priority One Financial Services in 2007. | Forest River (company). In 2002, Rockport Commercial Vehicles, a brand of commercial vehicles and cargo trucks, was launched. That same year, the company acquired Vanguard Industries and the assets of Palomino. With its rapidly expanding business, Forest River moved its corporate office out of the original building in Goshen, Indiana, to its current location in Elkhart, Indiana. Each new acquisition and launch led to expansions in manufacturing and production facilities in order to meet the demand for the products and strategically grow the company. In 2005, Forest River, Inc., was acquired by Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. In the same year, a new luxury coach brand, Elkhart Coach was launched. Forest River continued to expand with the acquisition of Rance Aluminum Fabrication and Priority One Financial Services in 2007. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104533 | Forest River (company) | Forest River continued to expand with the acquisition of Rance Aluminum Fabrication and Priority One Financial Services in 2007. The following year, the company acquired assets of Coachmen RV, a subsidiary of Coachmen Industries. Coachmen provides a broad breadth of product makes, ranging from rear diesel motorhomes, gas class A motorhomes, class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, tent campers and sport utility trailers and have been on North American roads dating back to 1964. Prime Time Manufacturing, which builds towable recreational vehicles, was established in 2009 followed by the revival of the Shasta product line in 2010, one of the intellectual properties of the Coachmen asset acquisition. In 2011, Forest River acquired Dynamax Corporation, which builds Luxury motorhomes (Super Class C and Class C). | Forest River (company). Forest River continued to expand with the acquisition of Rance Aluminum Fabrication and Priority One Financial Services in 2007. The following year, the company acquired assets of Coachmen RV, a subsidiary of Coachmen Industries. Coachmen provides a broad breadth of product makes, ranging from rear diesel motorhomes, gas class A motorhomes, class C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, tent campers and sport utility trailers and have been on North American roads dating back to 1964. Prime Time Manufacturing, which builds towable recreational vehicles, was established in 2009 followed by the revival of the Shasta product line in 2010, one of the intellectual properties of the Coachmen asset acquisition. In 2011, Forest River acquired Dynamax Corporation, which builds Luxury motorhomes (Super Class C and Class C). | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104534 | Forest River (company) | In 2011, Forest River acquired Dynamax Corporation, which builds Luxury motorhomes (Super Class C and Class C). In 2014, the company expanded further with the addition of production facilities in Silverton, Oregon, Hemet, California, and White Pigeon, Michigan. That same year, the company acquired StarTrans Bus. In 2016, Forest River Marine added the Trifecta Pontoon line. In January 2017, Forest River launched its new line of luxury buses, Berkshire Coach. In June of the same year, Battisti Customs was acquired. In May 2020, Forest River acquired the following REV Group shuttle bus brands: Champion, Federal Coach, World Trans, Krystal Coach, ElDorado, and Goshen Coach. | Forest River (company). In 2011, Forest River acquired Dynamax Corporation, which builds Luxury motorhomes (Super Class C and Class C). In 2014, the company expanded further with the addition of production facilities in Silverton, Oregon, Hemet, California, and White Pigeon, Michigan. That same year, the company acquired StarTrans Bus. In 2016, Forest River Marine added the Trifecta Pontoon line. In January 2017, Forest River launched its new line of luxury buses, Berkshire Coach. In June of the same year, Battisti Customs was acquired. In May 2020, Forest River acquired the following REV Group shuttle bus brands: Champion, Federal Coach, World Trans, Krystal Coach, ElDorado, and Goshen Coach. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104535 | Forest River (company) | In May 2020, Forest River acquired the following REV Group shuttle bus brands: Champion, Federal Coach, World Trans, Krystal Coach, ElDorado, and Goshen Coach. Purchase by Berkshire Hathaway On June 21, 2005, Warren Buffett received a two-page fax telling him why Forest River met the Berkshire Hathaway’s acquisition criteria. Buffett immediately asked for more figures, and that afternoon he made Pete Liegl an offer. On June 28, 2005, they agreed on a deal. The transaction closed on August 31, 2005. Forest River Owners’ Group Formed in 2011, the Forest River Owners’ Group (FROG), is a community of recreational vehicle owners from all over the US and Canada. Free to owners of Forest River and affiliated brands’ products, it organizes group trips and rallies. These vary in size from small local gatherings to the annual FROG International Rally in Goshen, Indiana. In 2015, the FROG International Rally had approximately 700 RVs and 1400 members. | Forest River (company). In May 2020, Forest River acquired the following REV Group shuttle bus brands: Champion, Federal Coach, World Trans, Krystal Coach, ElDorado, and Goshen Coach. Purchase by Berkshire Hathaway On June 21, 2005, Warren Buffett received a two-page fax telling him why Forest River met the Berkshire Hathaway’s acquisition criteria. Buffett immediately asked for more figures, and that afternoon he made Pete Liegl an offer. On June 28, 2005, they agreed on a deal. The transaction closed on August 31, 2005. Forest River Owners’ Group Formed in 2011, the Forest River Owners’ Group (FROG), is a community of recreational vehicle owners from all over the US and Canada. Free to owners of Forest River and affiliated brands’ products, it organizes group trips and rallies. These vary in size from small local gatherings to the annual FROG International Rally in Goshen, Indiana. In 2015, the FROG International Rally had approximately 700 RVs and 1400 members. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104536 | Forest River (company) | Subsidiaries Forest River, Inc., though known best for its recreational vehicles, sells a wide variety of products including cargo trailers, buses, and pontoon boats. Below are the subsidiary brands of Forest River, Inc.: Buses Berkshire Coach Glaval Bus Elkhart Coach Starcraft Bus StarTrans Bus Battisti Customs ElDorado Motor Corp. Champion Bus Goshen Coach Cargo Trailers Force Trailers Restroom Trailers AmeraLite Cargo Mate Continental Cargo Haulin Trailers Lightning Trailers Rance Aluminum Trailers US Cargo Commercial Trucks Rockport Commercial Vehicles Park Models Cabins and Suites Summit Quailridge Pontoon Boats Berkshire Pontoons South Bay Pontoons Trifecta Pontoons Recreational Vehicles (RVs) Range Brands (listed alphabetically) Coachmen RV | Forest River (company). Subsidiaries Forest River, Inc., though known best for its recreational vehicles, sells a wide variety of products including cargo trailers, buses, and pontoon boats. Below are the subsidiary brands of Forest River, Inc.: Buses Berkshire Coach Glaval Bus Elkhart Coach Starcraft Bus StarTrans Bus Battisti Customs ElDorado Motor Corp. Champion Bus Goshen Coach Cargo Trailers Force Trailers Restroom Trailers AmeraLite Cargo Mate Continental Cargo Haulin Trailers Lightning Trailers Rance Aluminum Trailers US Cargo Commercial Trucks Rockport Commercial Vehicles Park Models Cabins and Suites Summit Quailridge Pontoon Boats Berkshire Pontoons South Bay Pontoons Trifecta Pontoons Recreational Vehicles (RVs) Range Brands (listed alphabetically) Coachmen RV | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104537 | Forest River (company) | Recreational Vehicles (RVs) Range Brands (listed alphabetically) Coachmen RV The first Coachmen RV products were manufactured in 1964 in a 5,000 square foot plant in downtown Middlebury, Indiana. Coachmen’s first year of production totaled 12 travel trailers, a single truck camper and 80 truck caps. Since then, over three quarters of a million Coachmen recreational vehicles have been produced and sold. In December 2008, Coachmen RV became a brand of Forest River, Inc. Today Coachmen RV is still headquartered in Middlebury, Indiana. Its primary manufacturing facilities occupy over 220 acres, serving as dedicated manufacturing facilities for Coachmen branded Class A Motorhomes, Class C Motorhomes, Class B Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers. Coachmen and Viking branded Travel Trailers and Camping Trailers are manufactured in its Centerville, Michigan, manufacturing facilities occupying 90 acres and in their recently built White Pigeon, Michigan, manufacturing facility. | Forest River (company). Recreational Vehicles (RVs) Range Brands (listed alphabetically) Coachmen RV The first Coachmen RV products were manufactured in 1964 in a 5,000 square foot plant in downtown Middlebury, Indiana. Coachmen’s first year of production totaled 12 travel trailers, a single truck camper and 80 truck caps. Since then, over three quarters of a million Coachmen recreational vehicles have been produced and sold. In December 2008, Coachmen RV became a brand of Forest River, Inc. Today Coachmen RV is still headquartered in Middlebury, Indiana. Its primary manufacturing facilities occupy over 220 acres, serving as dedicated manufacturing facilities for Coachmen branded Class A Motorhomes, Class C Motorhomes, Class B Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels and Travel Trailers. Coachmen and Viking branded Travel Trailers and Camping Trailers are manufactured in its Centerville, Michigan, manufacturing facilities occupying 90 acres and in their recently built White Pigeon, Michigan, manufacturing facility. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104538 | Forest River (company) | Dynamax Corporation Dynamax Corporation was founded in 1997 with a fresh perspective in RV design – to create an automotive style motorhome. Over the years, Dynamax has developed a recreational vehicle product lineup and a series of custom Specialty Vehicles and RVs. Forest River, Inc., acquired the Dynamax brand in 2011. Dynamax builds luxury Class C and Super C Motorhomes. East to West East to West was acquired by Forest River, Inc. in 2018. The division debuted its flagship Della Terra conventional travel trailer at the 11th Annual Forest River Product Expo on Sept. 24, 2018, and later introduced the Alta laminated travel trailer. According to the company, East to West operates on five guiding principles which promote environmental sustainability, corporate/social responsibility, teamwork, quality construction and customer satisfaction. | Forest River (company). Dynamax Corporation Dynamax Corporation was founded in 1997 with a fresh perspective in RV design – to create an automotive style motorhome. Over the years, Dynamax has developed a recreational vehicle product lineup and a series of custom Specialty Vehicles and RVs. Forest River, Inc., acquired the Dynamax brand in 2011. Dynamax builds luxury Class C and Super C Motorhomes. East to West East to West was acquired by Forest River, Inc. in 2018. The division debuted its flagship Della Terra conventional travel trailer at the 11th Annual Forest River Product Expo on Sept. 24, 2018, and later introduced the Alta laminated travel trailer. According to the company, East to West operates on five guiding principles which promote environmental sustainability, corporate/social responsibility, teamwork, quality construction and customer satisfaction. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104539 | Forest River (company) | Forest River RV | Forest River (company). Forest River RV | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104540 | Forest River (company) | Forest River RV is a division of Forest River, Inc., and initially manufactured pop-up tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and destination trailers. One of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, today Forest River RV has expanded into producing Class A and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, camping trailers and destination trailers. Motorized Model lines sold under the Forest River range brand include: Berkshire RDs, Charleston RDs, Legacy RDs, Georgetown Class As, FR3 Class As, Forester Class Cs and Sunseeker Class Cs. Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Model lines sold under the Forest River range brand include: Blue Ridge Fifth Wheels (FWs), Cardinal FWs, Cedar Creek FW & Travel Trailers (TTs), Cherokee FW & TTs, Evo TTs, Flagstaff FW & TTs, Salem FW & TTs, Wildwood FW & TTs, Riverstone FWs, Rockwood FW & TTs, R-Pod TTs, Sabre FWs, Sandpiper FW & TTs, Sierra FW & TTs, Surveyor FW & TTs, Vibe TTs and Wildcat FW & TTs. Sport Utility Trailers sold | Forest River (company). Forest River RV is a division of Forest River, Inc., and initially manufactured pop-up tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and destination trailers. One of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, today Forest River RV has expanded into producing Class A and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, camping trailers and destination trailers. Motorized Model lines sold under the Forest River range brand include: Berkshire RDs, Charleston RDs, Legacy RDs, Georgetown Class As, FR3 Class As, Forester Class Cs and Sunseeker Class Cs. Travel Trailer and Fifth Wheel Model lines sold under the Forest River range brand include: Blue Ridge Fifth Wheels (FWs), Cardinal FWs, Cedar Creek FW & Travel Trailers (TTs), Cherokee FW & TTs, Evo TTs, Flagstaff FW & TTs, Salem FW & TTs, Wildwood FW & TTs, Riverstone FWs, Rockwood FW & TTs, R-Pod TTs, Sabre FWs, Sandpiper FW & TTs, Sierra FW & TTs, Surveyor FW & TTs, Vibe TTs and Wildcat FW & TTs. Sport Utility Trailers sold | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104541 | Forest River (company) | & TTs, Wildwood FW & TTs, Riverstone FWs, Rockwood FW & TTs, R-Pod TTs, Sabre FWs, Sandpiper FW & TTs, Sierra FW & TTs, Surveyor FW & TTs, Vibe TTs and Wildcat FW & TTs. Sport Utility Trailers sold under the Forest River range brand include: All American Sport, XLR, Work and Play, Cherokee, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth and Vengeance. Camping Trailers sold under the Forest River range brand include: Flagstaff and Rockwood. Park Models sold under the Forest River range brand include Summit, Quailridge and Cabins & Suites. | Forest River (company). & TTs, Wildwood FW & TTs, Riverstone FWs, Rockwood FW & TTs, R-Pod TTs, Sabre FWs, Sandpiper FW & TTs, Sierra FW & TTs, Surveyor FW & TTs, Vibe TTs and Wildcat FW & TTs. Sport Utility Trailers sold under the Forest River range brand include: All American Sport, XLR, Work and Play, Cherokee, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth and Vengeance. Camping Trailers sold under the Forest River range brand include: Flagstaff and Rockwood. Park Models sold under the Forest River range brand include Summit, Quailridge and Cabins & Suites. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104542 | Forest River (company) | Palomino The Palomino brand was founded in 1968 by Vanguard Industries in Savage, Minnesota. In 1972, they moved their manufacturing facility to Colon, Michigan, where it remains to this day. Palomino was purchased by Forest River, Inc., in 2002. This allowed for rapid growth and the introduction of two new towable lines of travel trailers and fifth wheels, Puma, Sabre, and Columbus. Palomino has grown to one of the top 5 RV manufacturers in North America. Palomino RV produces truck campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers. Prime Time Manufacturing Prime Time Manufacturing was founded in 2009 by an executive management team with over 100 years of experience. Prime Time Manufacturing has been North America’s fastest growing RV Company and is currently a Top 10 manufacturer of both travel trailers and fifth wheels in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Wakarusa, Indiana, the company produces fifth wheels and travel trailers. | Forest River (company). Palomino The Palomino brand was founded in 1968 by Vanguard Industries in Savage, Minnesota. In 1972, they moved their manufacturing facility to Colon, Michigan, where it remains to this day. Palomino was purchased by Forest River, Inc., in 2002. This allowed for rapid growth and the introduction of two new towable lines of travel trailers and fifth wheels, Puma, Sabre, and Columbus. Palomino has grown to one of the top 5 RV manufacturers in North America. Palomino RV produces truck campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers. Prime Time Manufacturing Prime Time Manufacturing was founded in 2009 by an executive management team with over 100 years of experience. Prime Time Manufacturing has been North America’s fastest growing RV Company and is currently a Top 10 manufacturer of both travel trailers and fifth wheels in the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Wakarusa, Indiana, the company produces fifth wheels and travel trailers. | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104543 | Forest River (company) | Shasta Shasta RV was founded in 1941 with the first “house trailer” built to be used as mobile military housing. In the 1950s and 60s, Shasta’s iconic travel trailers were a recognizable shape on the road. As the industry’s longest producer of recreational vehicles, Shasta has manufactured hundreds of thousands of RVs. Building on this history in the recreational vehicle industry, today Shasta manufactures travel trailers and fifth wheels. References Berkshire Hathaway Recreational vehicle manufacturers Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1996 Manufacturing companies based in Indiana 1996 establishments in Indiana Companies based in Elkhart County, Indiana 2005 mergers and acquisitions | Forest River (company). Shasta Shasta RV was founded in 1941 with the first “house trailer” built to be used as mobile military housing. In the 1950s and 60s, Shasta’s iconic travel trailers were a recognizable shape on the road. As the industry’s longest producer of recreational vehicles, Shasta has manufactured hundreds of thousands of RVs. Building on this history in the recreational vehicle industry, today Shasta manufactures travel trailers and fifth wheels. References Berkshire Hathaway Recreational vehicle manufacturers Vehicle manufacturing companies established in 1996 Manufacturing companies based in Indiana 1996 establishments in Indiana Companies based in Elkhart County, Indiana 2005 mergers and acquisitions | 524324 |
wiki20220301en020_104544 | Kevin Pollak | Kevin Elliot Pollak (born October 30, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, impressionist and podcast host. He has appeared in over 80 films; his roles include Sam Weinberg in Rob Reiner's legal film A Few Good Men, Jacob Goldman in Grumpy Old Men and its sequel Grumpier Old Men; Todd Hockney in The Usual Suspects, Phillip Green in Martin Scorsese's Casino, and Bobby Chicago in End of Days. Since 2017, Pollak has been a regular cast member on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon. Early life Pollak was born in San Francisco, California. He is the younger son of Elaine Harlow and Robert Pollak. He has one older brother, Craig, who lives in San Jose, California. He attended high school at Pioneer High School in San Jose. Pollak was raised in Reform Judaism. Career Acting | Kevin Pollak. Kevin Elliot Pollak (born October 30, 1957) is an American actor, comedian, impressionist and podcast host. He has appeared in over 80 films; his roles include Sam Weinberg in Rob Reiner's legal film A Few Good Men, Jacob Goldman in Grumpy Old Men and its sequel Grumpier Old Men; Todd Hockney in The Usual Suspects, Phillip Green in Martin Scorsese's Casino, and Bobby Chicago in End of Days. Since 2017, Pollak has been a regular cast member on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon. Early life Pollak was born in San Francisco, California. He is the younger son of Elaine Harlow and Robert Pollak. He has one older brother, Craig, who lives in San Jose, California. He attended high school at Pioneer High School in San Jose. Pollak was raised in Reform Judaism. Career Acting | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104545 | Kevin Pollak | Career Acting As an actor, Pollak's roles include the best friend or confidant characters to the leading men, as he did in Ricochet (1991), A Few Good Men (1992), End of Days (1999), and The Wedding Planner (2001). However, he has also played a wide variety of parts, such as a comical brownie in Willow (1988), a criminal in The Usual Suspects (1995), the philandering brother of Sarah Jessica Parker in Miami Rhapsody (1995), and a gangster in The Whole Nine Yards(2000). He also briefly hosted Celebrity Poker Showdown in its first season. His most substantial role to date was in Deterrence (1999), in which he played the main character, a vice president who must take over for a deceased President and deal with a nuclear crisis. | Kevin Pollak. Career Acting As an actor, Pollak's roles include the best friend or confidant characters to the leading men, as he did in Ricochet (1991), A Few Good Men (1992), End of Days (1999), and The Wedding Planner (2001). However, he has also played a wide variety of parts, such as a comical brownie in Willow (1988), a criminal in The Usual Suspects (1995), the philandering brother of Sarah Jessica Parker in Miami Rhapsody (1995), and a gangster in The Whole Nine Yards(2000). He also briefly hosted Celebrity Poker Showdown in its first season. His most substantial role to date was in Deterrence (1999), in which he played the main character, a vice president who must take over for a deceased President and deal with a nuclear crisis. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104546 | Kevin Pollak | In December 2006, he played Karl Kreutzfeld in the Sci Fi Channel miniseries The Lost Room. Through 2008, he had a recurring role as a district attorney on the television series Shark. In March 2008, Pollak played himself in the web series The Writers Room on Crackle. In 2010, he portrayed Sheriff Tom Wagner in Choose. In January 2010, Pollak was scheduled to host Our Little Genius on FOX, but the series was pulled before it could air on television. Pollak was then seen hosting Million Dollar Money Drop for FOX at the end of 2010; the show ran for 12 episodes. In 2014, Pollak began a recurring role as Alvin Biletnikoff on the CBS sitcom Mom. His time on the show ended with the death of his character. In 2017, Pollak joined the cast of the Golden Globe–winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, an original series from Amazon, as Moishe Maisel, the main character's father-in-law. In 2019, Pollak appeared in five episodes of the fourth season on Showtime's Billions, as Douglas Mason. | Kevin Pollak. In December 2006, he played Karl Kreutzfeld in the Sci Fi Channel miniseries The Lost Room. Through 2008, he had a recurring role as a district attorney on the television series Shark. In March 2008, Pollak played himself in the web series The Writers Room on Crackle. In 2010, he portrayed Sheriff Tom Wagner in Choose. In January 2010, Pollak was scheduled to host Our Little Genius on FOX, but the series was pulled before it could air on television. Pollak was then seen hosting Million Dollar Money Drop for FOX at the end of 2010; the show ran for 12 episodes. In 2014, Pollak began a recurring role as Alvin Biletnikoff on the CBS sitcom Mom. His time on the show ended with the death of his character. In 2017, Pollak joined the cast of the Golden Globe–winning The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, an original series from Amazon, as Moishe Maisel, the main character's father-in-law. In 2019, Pollak appeared in five episodes of the fourth season on Showtime's Billions, as Douglas Mason. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104547 | Kevin Pollak | In 2019, Pollak appeared in five episodes of the fourth season on Showtime's Billions, as Douglas Mason. Directing Pollak's directorial debut was on the horror web series Vamped Out, featured on the internet television platform Babelgum. Jason Antoon, Seana Kofoed, Samm Levine and Pollak all acted in the ensemble cast. The screenbook was based on a simple joke that Antoon and Pollak had between them. Most recently, Pollak's feature film directorial debut, the comedy documentary Misery Loves Comedy, premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The film sold North American rights to Tribeca Film, a US distribution company. Pollak directed the comedy film The Late Bloomer, starring Johnny Simmons, which was released in 2016. | Kevin Pollak. In 2019, Pollak appeared in five episodes of the fourth season on Showtime's Billions, as Douglas Mason. Directing Pollak's directorial debut was on the horror web series Vamped Out, featured on the internet television platform Babelgum. Jason Antoon, Seana Kofoed, Samm Levine and Pollak all acted in the ensemble cast. The screenbook was based on a simple joke that Antoon and Pollak had between them. Most recently, Pollak's feature film directorial debut, the comedy documentary Misery Loves Comedy, premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival. The film sold North American rights to Tribeca Film, a US distribution company. Pollak directed the comedy film The Late Bloomer, starring Johnny Simmons, which was released in 2016. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104548 | Kevin Pollak | Pollak directed the comedy film The Late Bloomer, starring Johnny Simmons, which was released in 2016. Stand-up As a comedian, Pollak's most famous work was his 1991 HBO special Stop with the Kicking, directed by fellow comedian David Steinberg and produced by comedy writer Martin Olson. In July 2009, The Littlest Suspect, his most recent comedy special, was aired on Showtime. Comedy Central named Kevin one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time. Celebrity impressions Podcasting In April 2009, Pollak partnered with Jason Calacanis on a weekly Internet talk show, Kevin Pollak's Chat Show. Guests for the show include film directors Kevin Smith and Mike Binder, comedians Jimmy Pardo and Bill Burr, and actors Nia Vardalos, Illeana Douglas, Bryan Cranston, Dana Carvey, Matthew Perry, Jon Hamm, Paul Rudd, Adam Carolla, Anthony Cumia, Jason Alexander, Seth MacFarlane, Tom Hanks, Larry David & Jason Lee. | Kevin Pollak. Pollak directed the comedy film The Late Bloomer, starring Johnny Simmons, which was released in 2016. Stand-up As a comedian, Pollak's most famous work was his 1991 HBO special Stop with the Kicking, directed by fellow comedian David Steinberg and produced by comedy writer Martin Olson. In July 2009, The Littlest Suspect, his most recent comedy special, was aired on Showtime. Comedy Central named Kevin one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time. Celebrity impressions Podcasting In April 2009, Pollak partnered with Jason Calacanis on a weekly Internet talk show, Kevin Pollak's Chat Show. Guests for the show include film directors Kevin Smith and Mike Binder, comedians Jimmy Pardo and Bill Burr, and actors Nia Vardalos, Illeana Douglas, Bryan Cranston, Dana Carvey, Matthew Perry, Jon Hamm, Paul Rudd, Adam Carolla, Anthony Cumia, Jason Alexander, Seth MacFarlane, Tom Hanks, Larry David & Jason Lee. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104549 | Kevin Pollak | The guest interviews are very in-depth and typically longer than an hour in duration, sometimes exceeding two hours. Common topics include the guests' childhoods, how they got into the business they are in (typically show business), how they got inspired to start certain creative endeavors, and unique experiences they have had while working. Viewers can interact via chat room during the show, and sometimes questions for the guest posed in the chat room are answered live. The show's self-described "Paul Shaffer" is actor Samm Levine. | Kevin Pollak. The guest interviews are very in-depth and typically longer than an hour in duration, sometimes exceeding two hours. Common topics include the guests' childhoods, how they got into the business they are in (typically show business), how they got inspired to start certain creative endeavors, and unique experiences they have had while working. Viewers can interact via chat room during the show, and sometimes questions for the guest posed in the chat room are answered live. The show's self-described "Paul Shaffer" is actor Samm Levine. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104550 | Kevin Pollak | Recurring segments and bits on the show include: "The Larry King Game", which requires the guest to do a bad Larry King impression, reveal something about oneself (in the persona of Larry King) and then go to the phones and say a funny-sounding city "Tweet Five," where Pollak reads the guest five questions from a Twitter user, usually in a this-or-that style "Who Tweeted", in which a host (typically Samm Levine) reads tweets from the Twitter accounts of three female celebrities (the list of actresses varies, but typically includes Demi Moore (or, more recently, Justin Bieber), Tyra Banks, and Paris Hilton) and Pollak and his guest compete against each other game-show-style to guess who authored each tweet. | Kevin Pollak. Recurring segments and bits on the show include: "The Larry King Game", which requires the guest to do a bad Larry King impression, reveal something about oneself (in the persona of Larry King) and then go to the phones and say a funny-sounding city "Tweet Five," where Pollak reads the guest five questions from a Twitter user, usually in a this-or-that style "Who Tweeted", in which a host (typically Samm Levine) reads tweets from the Twitter accounts of three female celebrities (the list of actresses varies, but typically includes Demi Moore (or, more recently, Justin Bieber), Tyra Banks, and Paris Hilton) and Pollak and his guest compete against each other game-show-style to guess who authored each tweet. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104551 | Kevin Pollak | "You're Not Buffering", in which Pollak freezes mid-statement during his interview as though the show has paused due to internet lag, but he's actually still live. He then breaks his pause and says, "You're not buffering." Although a simple gag, it characterizes Pollak's dry humor. | Kevin Pollak. "You're Not Buffering", in which Pollak freezes mid-statement during his interview as though the show has paused due to internet lag, but he's actually still live. He then breaks his pause and says, "You're not buffering." Although a simple gag, it characterizes Pollak's dry humor. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104552 | Kevin Pollak | In 2012, Pollak began a new podcast called Talkin Walkin in which he spends an hour or more with a new guest in character as Christopher Walken. After three episodes, the show was rated in the top 5 of all comedy podcasts by iTunes. He is the only person to ever go "2 for 2" (two exact matches), as a guest on the Sklar Brothers/Daniel Van Kirk podcast Dumb People Town, in the "Guess the Age" game. The feat was completed on the episode released on April 2, 2018. In 2018, Pollak began hosting a comedy improvisation podcast called Alchemy This, on the network iHeartRadio. It features a regular cast of 5 members, Craig Cackowski, James Heaney, Chris Alvarado, Vanessa Ragland, and Joey Greer, as well as several guests. Poker Pollak is an avid poker player. He finished 134th out of 6,598 entrants in the 2012 World Series of Poker and won $52,718. He also hosts weekly home games with Hollywood celebrities. | Kevin Pollak. In 2012, Pollak began a new podcast called Talkin Walkin in which he spends an hour or more with a new guest in character as Christopher Walken. After three episodes, the show was rated in the top 5 of all comedy podcasts by iTunes. He is the only person to ever go "2 for 2" (two exact matches), as a guest on the Sklar Brothers/Daniel Van Kirk podcast Dumb People Town, in the "Guess the Age" game. The feat was completed on the episode released on April 2, 2018. In 2018, Pollak began hosting a comedy improvisation podcast called Alchemy This, on the network iHeartRadio. It features a regular cast of 5 members, Craig Cackowski, James Heaney, Chris Alvarado, Vanessa Ragland, and Joey Greer, as well as several guests. Poker Pollak is an avid poker player. He finished 134th out of 6,598 entrants in the 2012 World Series of Poker and won $52,718. He also hosts weekly home games with Hollywood celebrities. | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104553 | Kevin Pollak | Poker Pollak is an avid poker player. He finished 134th out of 6,598 entrants in the 2012 World Series of Poker and won $52,718. He also hosts weekly home games with Hollywood celebrities. Personal life In 1995, Pollak married comedian Lucy Webb. They separated in 2005 and divorced in 2008. Filmography Film Television Web Awards and nominations Book References External links 1957 births 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American game show hosts American impressionists (entertainers) American male film actors American men podcasters American podcasters American stand-up comedians Comedians from California Comedians from Illinois Jewish American male actors Jewish American comedians Living people Male actors from Chicago Male actors from San Francisco Poker commentators San Jose State University alumni 20th-century American comedians 21st-century American comedians Jewish American male comedians 21st-century American Jews | Kevin Pollak. Poker Pollak is an avid poker player. He finished 134th out of 6,598 entrants in the 2012 World Series of Poker and won $52,718. He also hosts weekly home games with Hollywood celebrities. Personal life In 1995, Pollak married comedian Lucy Webb. They separated in 2005 and divorced in 2008. Filmography Film Television Web Awards and nominations Book References External links 1957 births 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American game show hosts American impressionists (entertainers) American male film actors American men podcasters American podcasters American stand-up comedians Comedians from California Comedians from Illinois Jewish American male actors Jewish American comedians Living people Male actors from Chicago Male actors from San Francisco Poker commentators San Jose State University alumni 20th-century American comedians 21st-century American comedians Jewish American male comedians 21st-century American Jews | 524332 |
wiki20220301en020_104554 | Cape May County Park & Zoo | The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in of exhibits. The zoo is located at 707 Route 9 North, in the center of Cape May County's Central Park, and together the zoo and the park cover about . The zoo began operation in 1978. Its principal exhibit areas are a African Savanna, a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection. In addition to the Zoo and Park Central, there is also Park East, Park North and Park South. The zoo is open every day except for Christmas, weather permitting. The hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 3:30pm in the winter and 10:00am until 4:30pm in the summer. Time changes occur with daylight saving time. The zoo also has a train ride and carousel. The train is trackless and can take visitors all around the zoo. The carousel has zoo animals for riding seats unlike the traditional horses on most carousels. | Cape May County Park & Zoo. The Cape May County Park & Zoo in Cape May Court House, New Jersey, provides free year-round admission to a collection of more than 550 animals representing 250 species in of exhibits. The zoo is located at 707 Route 9 North, in the center of Cape May County's Central Park, and together the zoo and the park cover about . The zoo began operation in 1978. Its principal exhibit areas are a African Savanna, a free-flight aviary, and a reptile collection. In addition to the Zoo and Park Central, there is also Park East, Park North and Park South. The zoo is open every day except for Christmas, weather permitting. The hours of operation are from 10:00 am until 3:30pm in the winter and 10:00am until 4:30pm in the summer. Time changes occur with daylight saving time. The zoo also has a train ride and carousel. The train is trackless and can take visitors all around the zoo. The carousel has zoo animals for riding seats unlike the traditional horses on most carousels. | 524333 |
wiki20220301en020_104555 | Cape May County Park & Zoo | Cape May County Zoological Society/ZooFriends, a 501(c)3 non-profit NJ corporation, is the official Support Organization of the Cape May County Park & Zoo. Since 1986 the Society has continuously provided the private sector funding needed to develop new exhibits, improve facilities, purchase zoo equipment and make acquisitions for the animal collection. The Society makes significant contributions to conservation and endeavors to encourage the community's interest and enjoyment of the Zoo. History In 1942, a area of wooded land, formerly a plantation owned by the Matthews family, was donated to Cape May County. The area later housed the 4-H fair. In 1967, the Cape May Park Commission was established to maintain the county's parks. The land originally donated in 1942 became Park Central, which increased in size eventually to . In 1978, the Cape May County Park & Zoo was created within Park Central. | Cape May County Park & Zoo. Cape May County Zoological Society/ZooFriends, a 501(c)3 non-profit NJ corporation, is the official Support Organization of the Cape May County Park & Zoo. Since 1986 the Society has continuously provided the private sector funding needed to develop new exhibits, improve facilities, purchase zoo equipment and make acquisitions for the animal collection. The Society makes significant contributions to conservation and endeavors to encourage the community's interest and enjoyment of the Zoo. History In 1942, a area of wooded land, formerly a plantation owned by the Matthews family, was donated to Cape May County. The area later housed the 4-H fair. In 1967, the Cape May Park Commission was established to maintain the county's parks. The land originally donated in 1942 became Park Central, which increased in size eventually to . In 1978, the Cape May County Park & Zoo was created within Park Central. | 524333 |
wiki20220301en020_104556 | Cape May County Park & Zoo | In the February 5–6, 2010 North American blizzard, the enclosure of the bald eagle habitat was destroyed by the heavy snow fall. It has since been rebuilt. The Walter Trettin Snow Leopard Habitat was completed in 2016. Reputation The zoo was voted the 13th best zoo in the world and the 5th best zoo in the United States in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2015. TripAdvisor also named the zoo the 3rd best in the nation in 2012. Conservation The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and participates in a number of its species survival programs. In particular, a Mountain Bongo Antelope from the zoo's collection was sent to the Mount Kenya World Heritage Site in 2004 to join a captive breeding population intended to reestablish a wild population in future generations. | Cape May County Park & Zoo. In the February 5–6, 2010 North American blizzard, the enclosure of the bald eagle habitat was destroyed by the heavy snow fall. It has since been rebuilt. The Walter Trettin Snow Leopard Habitat was completed in 2016. Reputation The zoo was voted the 13th best zoo in the world and the 5th best zoo in the United States in TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice 2015. TripAdvisor also named the zoo the 3rd best in the nation in 2012. Conservation The zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and participates in a number of its species survival programs. In particular, a Mountain Bongo Antelope from the zoo's collection was sent to the Mount Kenya World Heritage Site in 2004 to join a captive breeding population intended to reestablish a wild population in future generations. | 524333 |
wiki20220301en020_104557 | Cape May County Park & Zoo | On May 10, 2010, the Cape May County Zoo welcomed two snow leopard cubs born to parents Himani and Vijay. They are the first snow leopard cubs born at the zoo and the first cubs for mother ‘Himani’. Only eleven snow leopards were born and survived last year in the United States. The two male cubs, Kaba and Sabu are part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) Program. The mission of an AZA SSP Program is to cooperatively manage specific, and typically threatened or endangered species populations within AZA-accredited Zoos and Aquariums. Kaba now resides at the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester and Sabu is at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Notes External links Zoological Society website 1978 establishments in New Jersey Buildings and structures in Cape May County, New Jersey Middle Township, New Jersey Parks in Cape May County, New Jersey Zoos in New Jersey County parks in New Jersey | Cape May County Park & Zoo. On May 10, 2010, the Cape May County Zoo welcomed two snow leopard cubs born to parents Himani and Vijay. They are the first snow leopard cubs born at the zoo and the first cubs for mother ‘Himani’. Only eleven snow leopards were born and survived last year in the United States. The two male cubs, Kaba and Sabu are part of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Species Survival Plan (SSP) Program. The mission of an AZA SSP Program is to cooperatively manage specific, and typically threatened or endangered species populations within AZA-accredited Zoos and Aquariums. Kaba now resides at the Seneca Park Zoo in Rochester and Sabu is at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Notes External links Zoological Society website 1978 establishments in New Jersey Buildings and structures in Cape May County, New Jersey Middle Township, New Jersey Parks in Cape May County, New Jersey Zoos in New Jersey County parks in New Jersey | 524333 |
wiki20220301en020_104558 | Silvia Farina Elia | Silvia Farina Elia (; born 27 April 1972) is a former professional tennis player from Italy. She won three WTA singles titles, reached the quarterfinals of the 2003 Wimbledon Championships and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11 in May 2002. Farina Elia won her first ITF title at Caltagirone in 1991 and her first WTA tournament at Strasbourg in 2001. She made her debut Grand Slam appearance at the 1991 French Open and was coached by husband Francesco Elia, whom she married September 1999. | Silvia Farina Elia. Silvia Farina Elia (; born 27 April 1972) is a former professional tennis player from Italy. She won three WTA singles titles, reached the quarterfinals of the 2003 Wimbledon Championships and achieved a career-high singles ranking of world No. 11 in May 2002. Farina Elia won her first ITF title at Caltagirone in 1991 and her first WTA tournament at Strasbourg in 2001. She made her debut Grand Slam appearance at the 1991 French Open and was coached by husband Francesco Elia, whom she married September 1999. | 524346 |
wiki20220301en020_104559 | Silvia Farina Elia | Career Farina Elia made steady progression on the ITF circuit during the early 1990s and finished her first year in the top 100 in 1991. She completed her first victory over a top ten player (Gabriela Sabatini, Roland Garros) in 1994 and won her first doubles title the next year. In 1996, she represented Italy at the Atlanta Olympics. 1998 was considered her breakthrough year, reaching the final of four tournaments and in the process securing a place in the year end top 20. She was 26 at the time and thus considered a "late bloomer". She only reached one singles final in 1999 but made a greater impact in doubles, winning three tournaments. | Silvia Farina Elia. Career Farina Elia made steady progression on the ITF circuit during the early 1990s and finished her first year in the top 100 in 1991. She completed her first victory over a top ten player (Gabriela Sabatini, Roland Garros) in 1994 and won her first doubles title the next year. In 1996, she represented Italy at the Atlanta Olympics. 1998 was considered her breakthrough year, reaching the final of four tournaments and in the process securing a place in the year end top 20. She was 26 at the time and thus considered a "late bloomer". She only reached one singles final in 1999 but made a greater impact in doubles, winning three tournaments. | 524346 |
wiki20220301en020_104560 | Silvia Farina Elia | In 2001, Farina Elia won a belated first WTA Tour title, at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. She ended the year No. 14, what was to be her best year end finish and played in the WTA Tour Championships of 2001 and 2002. She consolidated the Strasbourg win with two more wins at the tournament. In 2003, she achieved her best Grand Slam result at the unlikely venue of Wimbledon, home of her least favourite surface, losing to Kim Clijsters, 7–5, 0–6, 1–6 in the quarterfinals. Farina Elia represented Italy at nine Federation Cups and also at three Olympics. On Monday 24 October 2005, she announced her retirement from the tour due a recurrence of a shoulder, saying, "My body has given all it can." | Silvia Farina Elia. In 2001, Farina Elia won a belated first WTA Tour title, at the Internationaux de Strasbourg. She ended the year No. 14, what was to be her best year end finish and played in the WTA Tour Championships of 2001 and 2002. She consolidated the Strasbourg win with two more wins at the tournament. In 2003, she achieved her best Grand Slam result at the unlikely venue of Wimbledon, home of her least favourite surface, losing to Kim Clijsters, 7–5, 0–6, 1–6 in the quarterfinals. Farina Elia represented Italy at nine Federation Cups and also at three Olympics. On Monday 24 October 2005, she announced her retirement from the tour due a recurrence of a shoulder, saying, "My body has given all it can." | 524346 |
wiki20220301en020_104561 | Silvia Farina Elia | On Monday 24 October 2005, she announced her retirement from the tour due a recurrence of a shoulder, saying, "My body has given all it can." Personal life Farina Elia began playing tennis aged 10; introduced to the sport by her mother, who played recreationally. Her parents are both insurance agents, as is her sister, Olga. Her brother, Enrico, restores furniture. She married Francesco Elia on 22 September 1999 and described the prospect of life after tennis as "exciting". WTA career finals Singles: 13 (3 titles, 10 runner-ups) Doubles: 17 (9 titles, 8 runner-ups) Wins 2004: Warsaw (w/ Francesca Schiavone) 2001: Strasbourg (w/ Iroda Tulyaganova) 2000: Palermo (w/ Rita Grande) 1999: Auckland (w/ Barbara Schett) 1999: 's Hertogenbosch (w/ Rita Grande) 1999: Pörtschach (w/ Karina Habšudová) 1998: Prague (w/ Karina Habšudová) 1997: Palermo (w/ Barbara Schett) 1995: Maria Lankowitz (with Andrea Temesvári) | Silvia Farina Elia. On Monday 24 October 2005, she announced her retirement from the tour due a recurrence of a shoulder, saying, "My body has given all it can." Personal life Farina Elia began playing tennis aged 10; introduced to the sport by her mother, who played recreationally. Her parents are both insurance agents, as is her sister, Olga. Her brother, Enrico, restores furniture. She married Francesco Elia on 22 September 1999 and described the prospect of life after tennis as "exciting". WTA career finals Singles: 13 (3 titles, 10 runner-ups) Doubles: 17 (9 titles, 8 runner-ups) Wins 2004: Warsaw (w/ Francesca Schiavone) 2001: Strasbourg (w/ Iroda Tulyaganova) 2000: Palermo (w/ Rita Grande) 1999: Auckland (w/ Barbara Schett) 1999: 's Hertogenbosch (w/ Rita Grande) 1999: Pörtschach (w/ Karina Habšudová) 1998: Prague (w/ Karina Habšudová) 1997: Palermo (w/ Barbara Schett) 1995: Maria Lankowitz (with Andrea Temesvári) | 524346 |
wiki20220301en020_104562 | Silvia Farina Elia | Runner-ups 2005: Gold Coast (w/ Maria Elena Camerin) 2004: Paris (w/ Francesca Schiavone) 2003: Linz (w/ Marion Bartoli) 2000: Hannover (w/ Karina Habšudová) 1997: Gold Coast (w/ Ruxandra Dragomir) 1996: Moscow (w/ Barbara Schett) 1993: Palermo (w/ Brenda Schultz) 1990: Taranto (w/ Rita Grande) ITF finals Singles (2–1) Doubles (6–2) Head-to-head record against other players in the top 10 Players who have been ranked world No. 1 are in boldface. Dominique Monami 1-4 Martina Hingis 1-4 Lindsay Davenport 1-7 Dinara Safina 0-2 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 0-5 Serena Williams 1-1 Maria Sharapova 1-1 Justine Henin 0-3 Kim Clijsters 0-6 Amélie Mauresmo 0-7 Jelena Janković 2-1 Elena Dementieva 1-3 Iva Majoli 0-4 Jana Novotná 1-5 Anna Kournikova 3-4 Flavia Pennetta 1-0 Nadia Petrova 0-4 Karina Habšudová 2-1 References External links | Silvia Farina Elia. Runner-ups 2005: Gold Coast (w/ Maria Elena Camerin) 2004: Paris (w/ Francesca Schiavone) 2003: Linz (w/ Marion Bartoli) 2000: Hannover (w/ Karina Habšudová) 1997: Gold Coast (w/ Ruxandra Dragomir) 1996: Moscow (w/ Barbara Schett) 1993: Palermo (w/ Brenda Schultz) 1990: Taranto (w/ Rita Grande) ITF finals Singles (2–1) Doubles (6–2) Head-to-head record against other players in the top 10 Players who have been ranked world No. 1 are in boldface. Dominique Monami 1-4 Martina Hingis 1-4 Lindsay Davenport 1-7 Dinara Safina 0-2 Arantxa Sánchez Vicario 0-5 Serena Williams 1-1 Maria Sharapova 1-1 Justine Henin 0-3 Kim Clijsters 0-6 Amélie Mauresmo 0-7 Jelena Janković 2-1 Elena Dementieva 1-3 Iva Majoli 0-4 Jana Novotná 1-5 Anna Kournikova 3-4 Flavia Pennetta 1-0 Nadia Petrova 0-4 Karina Habšudová 2-1 References External links | 524346 |
wiki20220301en020_104563 | Silvia Farina Elia | References External links 1972 births Hopman Cup competitors Living people Italian female tennis players Olympic tennis players of Italy Tennis players from Milan Tennis players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Tennis players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Tennis players at the 2004 Summer Olympics | Silvia Farina Elia. References External links 1972 births Hopman Cup competitors Living people Italian female tennis players Olympic tennis players of Italy Tennis players from Milan Tennis players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Tennis players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Tennis players at the 2004 Summer Olympics | 524346 |
wiki20220301en020_104564 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | The Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railway is a former Class I railroad company in the United States, with its last headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1865 under the name Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch, it came to serve an extensive rail network in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. In 1988, it merged with the Missouri Pacific Railroad; today, it is part of Union Pacific Railroad. In the 1890s the MKT was commonly referred to as "the K-T", because for a time it was the Kansas-Texas division of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and "KT" was its abbreviation in timetables as well as its stock exchange symbol. This soon evolved into the nickname "the Katy". | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. The Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railway is a former Class I railroad company in the United States, with its last headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1865 under the name Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch, it came to serve an extensive rail network in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri. In 1988, it merged with the Missouri Pacific Railroad; today, it is part of Union Pacific Railroad. In the 1890s the MKT was commonly referred to as "the K-T", because for a time it was the Kansas-Texas division of the Missouri Pacific Railroad and "KT" was its abbreviation in timetables as well as its stock exchange symbol. This soon evolved into the nickname "the Katy". | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104565 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | The Katy was the first railroad to enter Texas from the north. Eventually, the Katy's core system linked Parsons, Emporia, Fort Scott, Junction City, Olathe, and Kansas City, Kansas; Kansas City, Joplin, Columbia, Jefferson City, and St. Louis, Missouri; Tulsa; Wagoner; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Temple, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Galveston, Texas. An additional mainline between Fort Worth and Salina, Kansas, was added in the 1980s after the collapse of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad; this line was operated as the Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad (OKKT). Former Rock Island trackage rights acquired by the Katy also gave it access to Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. At the end of 1970, MKT operated 2,623 miles of road and 3,765 miles of track. History | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. The Katy was the first railroad to enter Texas from the north. Eventually, the Katy's core system linked Parsons, Emporia, Fort Scott, Junction City, Olathe, and Kansas City, Kansas; Kansas City, Joplin, Columbia, Jefferson City, and St. Louis, Missouri; Tulsa; Wagoner; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Dallas, Fort Worth, Waco, Temple, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and Galveston, Texas. An additional mainline between Fort Worth and Salina, Kansas, was added in the 1980s after the collapse of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad; this line was operated as the Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas Railroad (OKKT). Former Rock Island trackage rights acquired by the Katy also gave it access to Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Iowa. At the end of 1970, MKT operated 2,623 miles of road and 3,765 miles of track. History | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104566 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | At the end of 1970, MKT operated 2,623 miles of road and 3,765 miles of track. History The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway was incorporated in May 1870 in Junction City, Kansas. The company received government land grants to build a supply railroad connecting the frontier military posts of Fort Riley, Fort Gibson, and Fort Scott; and eventually Fort Worth, as well as establishing connections with other railroads that served Fort Leavenworth and Fort Smith — but its broader ambitions were to connect Chicago and New Orleans. Upon its incorporation, the MK&T acquired the Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch (est. 1865) and its of track in Kansas. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. At the end of 1970, MKT operated 2,623 miles of road and 3,765 miles of track. History The Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway was incorporated in May 1870 in Junction City, Kansas. The company received government land grants to build a supply railroad connecting the frontier military posts of Fort Riley, Fort Gibson, and Fort Scott; and eventually Fort Worth, as well as establishing connections with other railroads that served Fort Leavenworth and Fort Smith — but its broader ambitions were to connect Chicago and New Orleans. Upon its incorporation, the MK&T acquired the Union Pacific Railway, Southern Branch (est. 1865) and its of track in Kansas. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104567 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | At the time of its incorporation, consolidations were also made with the Labette & Sedalia Railway Co. and the Neosho Valley & Holden Railway Co.; MK&T also acquired the Tebo & Neosho Railroad Co., the St. Louis & Santa Fe Railroad Co., and the Hannibal & Central Missouri Railroad Co. Combined with the UP Southern Branch, these small, newly built railroads formed the foundation on which the Katy built. In the late 1890s, a subsidiary once called the Missouri-Kansas-Eastern railroad was established to run from existing MKT rails approaching Kansas City into St Louis via the Missouri River basin. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. At the time of its incorporation, consolidations were also made with the Labette & Sedalia Railway Co. and the Neosho Valley & Holden Railway Co.; MK&T also acquired the Tebo & Neosho Railroad Co., the St. Louis & Santa Fe Railroad Co., and the Hannibal & Central Missouri Railroad Co. Combined with the UP Southern Branch, these small, newly built railroads formed the foundation on which the Katy built. In the late 1890s, a subsidiary once called the Missouri-Kansas-Eastern railroad was established to run from existing MKT rails approaching Kansas City into St Louis via the Missouri River basin. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104568 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | Congress had passed acts promising land grants to the first railroad to reach the Kansas border via the Neosho Valley. The Katy portion of the former UP Southern Branch, which had begun building from Fort Riley just north of Junction City, Kansas, was in a heated competition for the prize. On June 6, 1870, Katy workers laid the first rails across the Kansas border, winning the race. Congress' promised land grants were never made, as the courts overturned the grants because the land was in Indian Territory and was the property of the Indian tribes. The Katy continued its push southward, laying track through the territory and reaching Texas in 1872, acquiring other small railroads while extending its reach to Dallas in 1886, Waco in 1888, Houston in April 1893, and to San Antonio in 1901. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Congress had passed acts promising land grants to the first railroad to reach the Kansas border via the Neosho Valley. The Katy portion of the former UP Southern Branch, which had begun building from Fort Riley just north of Junction City, Kansas, was in a heated competition for the prize. On June 6, 1870, Katy workers laid the first rails across the Kansas border, winning the race. Congress' promised land grants were never made, as the courts overturned the grants because the land was in Indian Territory and was the property of the Indian tribes. The Katy continued its push southward, laying track through the territory and reaching Texas in 1872, acquiring other small railroads while extending its reach to Dallas in 1886, Waco in 1888, Houston in April 1893, and to San Antonio in 1901. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104569 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | When the Katy railroad reached Houston, its joint ownership of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad gave it immediate access to the Port of Galveston and its ocean-going shipping on the Gulf of Mexico. A Katy train was robbed by the Dalton Gang on July 14, 1892, at Adair, Oklahoma, in what was then Indian Territory. The gang got away after a gun battle. In 1896, as a publicity stunt set up by William Crush, the Katy crashed two locomotives head-on, pulling loaded trains, at a site that came to be known thereafter as Crush, Texas. The collision occurred before more than 40,000 spectators, three of whom died (and several were injured) by debris from the exploding boilers. Ragtime composer and pianist Scott Joplin, who was performing in the area at the time, commemorated the event in his piano piece, "The Great Crush Collision March" (which he dedicated to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway). | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. When the Katy railroad reached Houston, its joint ownership of the Galveston, Houston and Henderson Railroad gave it immediate access to the Port of Galveston and its ocean-going shipping on the Gulf of Mexico. A Katy train was robbed by the Dalton Gang on July 14, 1892, at Adair, Oklahoma, in what was then Indian Territory. The gang got away after a gun battle. In 1896, as a publicity stunt set up by William Crush, the Katy crashed two locomotives head-on, pulling loaded trains, at a site that came to be known thereafter as Crush, Texas. The collision occurred before more than 40,000 spectators, three of whom died (and several were injured) by debris from the exploding boilers. Ragtime composer and pianist Scott Joplin, who was performing in the area at the time, commemorated the event in his piano piece, "The Great Crush Collision March" (which he dedicated to the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway). | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104570 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | In 1911, the MKT purchased railroad lines held by industrialist Joseph A. Kemp of Wichita Falls. These included the Wichita Falls Railway, an 18-mile line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta in Clay County; the Wichita Falls and Northwest Railway Company of Texas; and the Wichita Falls and Wellington, which provided service into Wellington in Collingsworth County. Kemp's brother-in-law, Frank Kell, was a partner in some of these lines, including the Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad, which remained a Kemp-Kell property until it was abandoned in 1954. In 1923, the Katy acquired another Kemp/Kell property, the Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railway, which extended from Wichita Falls to Forgan in the Oklahoma Panhandle. The route to Forgan, the Northwestern District of the MKT Railway, was abandoned in January 1973, and Altus, Oklahoma, became the northern terminus of the branch. The remaining 77-mile link between Wichita Falls and Altus was absorbed in 1991 by the Wichita, Tillman and | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. In 1911, the MKT purchased railroad lines held by industrialist Joseph A. Kemp of Wichita Falls. These included the Wichita Falls Railway, an 18-mile line between Wichita Falls and Henrietta in Clay County; the Wichita Falls and Northwest Railway Company of Texas; and the Wichita Falls and Wellington, which provided service into Wellington in Collingsworth County. Kemp's brother-in-law, Frank Kell, was a partner in some of these lines, including the Wichita Falls and Southern Railroad, which remained a Kemp-Kell property until it was abandoned in 1954. In 1923, the Katy acquired another Kemp/Kell property, the Wichita Falls and Northwestern Railway, which extended from Wichita Falls to Forgan in the Oklahoma Panhandle. The route to Forgan, the Northwestern District of the MKT Railway, was abandoned in January 1973, and Altus, Oklahoma, became the northern terminus of the branch. The remaining 77-mile link between Wichita Falls and Altus was absorbed in 1991 by the Wichita, Tillman and | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104571 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | abandoned in January 1973, and Altus, Oklahoma, became the northern terminus of the branch. The remaining 77-mile link between Wichita Falls and Altus was absorbed in 1991 by the Wichita, Tillman and Jackson Railway. The Katy acquired the Beaver, Meade, and Englewood Railroad in 1931. This trackage, like the length between Altus and Forgan, was abandoned in January 1973. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. abandoned in January 1973, and Altus, Oklahoma, became the northern terminus of the branch. The remaining 77-mile link between Wichita Falls and Altus was absorbed in 1991 by the Wichita, Tillman and Jackson Railway. The Katy acquired the Beaver, Meade, and Englewood Railroad in 1931. This trackage, like the length between Altus and Forgan, was abandoned in January 1973. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104572 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | From 1915 until January 4, 1959, the Katy, in a joint venture with the St. Louis – San Francisco Railway (popularly known as the Frisco), operated the Texas Special from St. Louis to Dallas, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio. It sported rail cars with names including Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, David Crockett, and James Bowie after prominent men of the state. On August 12, 1988, the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac) and its owner, Union Pacific Corporation, purchased the Katy with approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The merging and restructuring of railroads during the 1980s had cost the Katy much overhead traffic, and it had been seeking a merger partner. On December 1, 1989, the Katy was merged into the MoPac, which is now part of the Union Pacific Railroad system. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. From 1915 until January 4, 1959, the Katy, in a joint venture with the St. Louis – San Francisco Railway (popularly known as the Frisco), operated the Texas Special from St. Louis to Dallas, Ft. Worth, and San Antonio. It sported rail cars with names including Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin, David Crockett, and James Bowie after prominent men of the state. On August 12, 1988, the Missouri Pacific Railroad (MoPac) and its owner, Union Pacific Corporation, purchased the Katy with approval from the Interstate Commerce Commission. The merging and restructuring of railroads during the 1980s had cost the Katy much overhead traffic, and it had been seeking a merger partner. On December 1, 1989, the Katy was merged into the MoPac, which is now part of the Union Pacific Railroad system. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104573 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | In the "rails to trails" program, much of the Missouri track line has been adapted for use as the Katy Trail State Park, including a spur to Columbia, a Missouri State Park, which runs along the Missouri River for the major portion of its route. In downtown Dallas, a 3.5-mi-long section called the Katy Trail is being converted into a multiuse trail linking Southern Methodist University to the American Airlines Center. In 1997, the segment linking Katy, Texas, to downtown Houston was abandoned, and stripped of rails soon after. The section between Katy and Interstate 610 was purchased by the Texas Department of Transportation in 1998 for the expansion of Katy Freeway. The line that went into Houston was purchased by the city's Parks and Recreation Department. In 2009, it was adapted and paved as the Heights Bike Trail. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 8.1-mile Katy trail follows an old corridor of the railroad between the northwest edge of downtown Tulsa and its suburb of Sand Springs. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. In the "rails to trails" program, much of the Missouri track line has been adapted for use as the Katy Trail State Park, including a spur to Columbia, a Missouri State Park, which runs along the Missouri River for the major portion of its route. In downtown Dallas, a 3.5-mi-long section called the Katy Trail is being converted into a multiuse trail linking Southern Methodist University to the American Airlines Center. In 1997, the segment linking Katy, Texas, to downtown Houston was abandoned, and stripped of rails soon after. The section between Katy and Interstate 610 was purchased by the Texas Department of Transportation in 1998 for the expansion of Katy Freeway. The line that went into Houston was purchased by the city's Parks and Recreation Department. In 2009, it was adapted and paved as the Heights Bike Trail. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 8.1-mile Katy trail follows an old corridor of the railroad between the northwest edge of downtown Tulsa and its suburb of Sand Springs. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104574 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 8.1-mile Katy trail follows an old corridor of the railroad between the northwest edge of downtown Tulsa and its suburb of Sand Springs. As part of a new heritage program, in July 2005, Union Pacific unveiled a new EMD SD70ACe locomotive, Union Pacific 1988, painted in traditional MKT colors. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, the 8.1-mile Katy trail follows an old corridor of the railroad between the northwest edge of downtown Tulsa and its suburb of Sand Springs. As part of a new heritage program, in July 2005, Union Pacific unveiled a new EMD SD70ACe locomotive, Union Pacific 1988, painted in traditional MKT colors. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104575 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | Passenger trains The Katy operated these named passenger trains: (On its main line routes, trains originated in St. Louis or in Kansas City, linking in Parsons, KS, split in Denison, TX, with sections going via either through Dallas or Fort Worth, linking again in Waco, then heading south to either San Antonio or Houston.) Train numbers 1 and 2: The Texas Special: St. Louis, Missouri - San Antonio, Texas (March 4, 1917 – 1959) jointly with the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway), then Kansas City-San Antonio (1959-July 26, 1964), then Kansas City-Dallas (July 27, 1964 to June 30, 1965) Train numbers 3 and 4: Katy Limited Kansas City-Dallas, with sections to Oklahoma City, Fort Worth and San Antonio Train numbers 5 and 6: Katy Flyer St. Louis and Kansas City originating trains, south to San Antonio Train numbers 7 and 8: Bluebonnet Kansas City to San Antonio via Dallas, and Kansas City to Houston via Fort Worth Train numbers 23 and 28: Sooner Kansas City - Oklahoma City | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Passenger trains The Katy operated these named passenger trains: (On its main line routes, trains originated in St. Louis or in Kansas City, linking in Parsons, KS, split in Denison, TX, with sections going via either through Dallas or Fort Worth, linking again in Waco, then heading south to either San Antonio or Houston.) Train numbers 1 and 2: The Texas Special: St. Louis, Missouri - San Antonio, Texas (March 4, 1917 – 1959) jointly with the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway), then Kansas City-San Antonio (1959-July 26, 1964), then Kansas City-Dallas (July 27, 1964 to June 30, 1965) Train numbers 3 and 4: Katy Limited Kansas City-Dallas, with sections to Oklahoma City, Fort Worth and San Antonio Train numbers 5 and 6: Katy Flyer St. Louis and Kansas City originating trains, south to San Antonio Train numbers 7 and 8: Bluebonnet Kansas City to San Antonio via Dallas, and Kansas City to Houston via Fort Worth Train numbers 23 and 28: Sooner Kansas City - Oklahoma City | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104576 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | Paint schemes 1870–1880s, early steam locomotives were dark maroon, with large oval medallion on the side and back of the tenders, with a field of Chinese vermillion and the letters M. K. & T. R. W. inside the oval and on the side of the crew cab, a one-and-one-half-inch gold line on the outer edge, and the number of the engine in the center of field in gold, black shaded and split on the rear of the tender. All passenger engines were finished with gold lettering and striping. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Paint schemes 1870–1880s, early steam locomotives were dark maroon, with large oval medallion on the side and back of the tenders, with a field of Chinese vermillion and the letters M. K. & T. R. W. inside the oval and on the side of the crew cab, a one-and-one-half-inch gold line on the outer edge, and the number of the engine in the center of field in gold, black shaded and split on the rear of the tender. All passenger engines were finished with gold lettering and striping. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104577 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | 1880s–1900s, Steam locomotive livery was simplified after Jay Gould gained control of the railroad. Gould instructed shop personnel to paint all engines black and place the railroad initials M. K. & T. in about 12 inch letters on the side of the tender tank bordered by half inch striping. The engine number was placed on side of the crew cab, side of the sand dome, coping of the tender and back of tender. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. 1880s–1900s, Steam locomotive livery was simplified after Jay Gould gained control of the railroad. Gould instructed shop personnel to paint all engines black and place the railroad initials M. K. & T. in about 12 inch letters on the side of the tender tank bordered by half inch striping. The engine number was placed on side of the crew cab, side of the sand dome, coping of the tender and back of tender. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104578 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | 1900s–1923, Steam locomotive livery was simplified to overall shiny black, dark graphite smokebox, smokebox door and stack. The color of all lettering and numbers was changed to white. The road name, M. K. &. T. was moved to the side of the crew cab, along with the engine number. The engine number was painted on the side of the tenders in large numerals and on the rear in smaller numerals; the number remained on the sand dome. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. 1928–1947 Steam locomotives were shiny black with the MKT herald on their tenders. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. 1947–1957, Diesels were bright red with silver side panels and cream yellow on top of the nose hoods. Passenger cars were painted to match. Boxcars, cabooses, and other rolling stock were frequently painted Sloan Yellow (named for MKT President Matthew S. Sloan). | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. 1900s–1923, Steam locomotive livery was simplified to overall shiny black, dark graphite smokebox, smokebox door and stack. The color of all lettering and numbers was changed to white. The road name, M. K. &. T. was moved to the side of the crew cab, along with the engine number. The engine number was painted on the side of the tenders in large numerals and on the rear in smaller numerals; the number remained on the sand dome. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. 1928–1947 Steam locomotives were shiny black with the MKT herald on their tenders. Rolling stock used colors common in those days, i.e. boxcar brown, caboose red, etc. 1947–1957, Diesels were bright red with silver side panels and cream yellow on top of the nose hoods. Passenger cars were painted to match. Boxcars, cabooses, and other rolling stock were frequently painted Sloan Yellow (named for MKT President Matthew S. Sloan). | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104579 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | 1957–1965, Diesels were painted an inferior red (known as Deramus red) which quickly oxidized with yellow road numbers. The Deramus era herald was an elongated version of the original style but changed to read simply "Katy" in red letters on a gold background. The text and herald were outlined in black. 1965–1971, The Katy returned to a bright red paint (known as Barriger red), perhaps deeper than that used 1947-1957. They also returned to the original shaped herald but still read "Katy". 1971–1988, Diesel locomotives, cabooses, and other rolling stock were painted green with yellow stripes, lettering and numbering. The first Katy locomotive painted into this scheme was GP7 #123. In its final years, the Katy acquired several locomotives second-hand which, due to its impending acquisition by Union Pacific, were not painted into the standard green and yellow scheme. MKT acquired 18 GP40s from Conrail in late 1983 that were numbered 231-248. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. 1957–1965, Diesels were painted an inferior red (known as Deramus red) which quickly oxidized with yellow road numbers. The Deramus era herald was an elongated version of the original style but changed to read simply "Katy" in red letters on a gold background. The text and herald were outlined in black. 1965–1971, The Katy returned to a bright red paint (known as Barriger red), perhaps deeper than that used 1947-1957. They also returned to the original shaped herald but still read "Katy". 1971–1988, Diesel locomotives, cabooses, and other rolling stock were painted green with yellow stripes, lettering and numbering. The first Katy locomotive painted into this scheme was GP7 #123. In its final years, the Katy acquired several locomotives second-hand which, due to its impending acquisition by Union Pacific, were not painted into the standard green and yellow scheme. MKT acquired 18 GP40s from Conrail in late 1983 that were numbered 231-248. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104580 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | A set of nine GP39-2s were acquired from Kennecott Copper Corporation in late 1984. Ex KCC #779-783, 785, and 787-789 were renumbered MKT #380-388. In 1985, three additional GP38s were purchased from Conrail that were numbered 322-324 and finally, 19 GP38ACs were purchased from Illinois Central Gulf and numbered 325-343. The changes in MKT's red paint were most likely due to problems with fading in the intense Texas sun. This may also have been the reason to change to green in 1970. Company officers Presidents of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad: | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. A set of nine GP39-2s were acquired from Kennecott Copper Corporation in late 1984. Ex KCC #779-783, 785, and 787-789 were renumbered MKT #380-388. In 1985, three additional GP38s were purchased from Conrail that were numbered 322-324 and finally, 19 GP38ACs were purchased from Illinois Central Gulf and numbered 325-343. The changes in MKT's red paint were most likely due to problems with fading in the intense Texas sun. This may also have been the reason to change to green in 1970. Company officers Presidents of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad: | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104581 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | Company officers Presidents of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad: Judge Levi Parsons, prior to 1878 Jay Gould, 1880 George J. Gould, 1886–1887 Henry C. Rouse, –1904 Frederick N. Finney, 1904–1906 Adrian H. Joline 1906– Charles E. Schaff, 1912–1926 Charles N. Whitehead, 1926 Columbus Haile, 1927–1930 Michael H. Cahill, 1930–1934 Matthew S. Sloan, 1934–1945 Donald V. Fraser, 1945–1956 William N. Deramus III, 1957–1961 Charles T. Williams, 1961–1965 John W. Barriger III, 1965–1970 Reginald N. Whitman, 1970–1975 Harold L. Gastler, 1975-1988 See also Dalton Gang Train Robbery She Caught the Katy References Bibliography Katy Railroad Historical Society, M-K-T / Katy Frequently Asked Questions . Retrieved February 22, 2005. Museum of the American Railroad, A Brief History of Railroads in Dallas. Retrieved January 20, 2008. Katy Railroad Historical Society, Katy Railroad Passenger Service. Retrieved January 20, 2008. | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Company officers Presidents of the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad: Judge Levi Parsons, prior to 1878 Jay Gould, 1880 George J. Gould, 1886–1887 Henry C. Rouse, –1904 Frederick N. Finney, 1904–1906 Adrian H. Joline 1906– Charles E. Schaff, 1912–1926 Charles N. Whitehead, 1926 Columbus Haile, 1927–1930 Michael H. Cahill, 1930–1934 Matthew S. Sloan, 1934–1945 Donald V. Fraser, 1945–1956 William N. Deramus III, 1957–1961 Charles T. Williams, 1961–1965 John W. Barriger III, 1965–1970 Reginald N. Whitman, 1970–1975 Harold L. Gastler, 1975-1988 See also Dalton Gang Train Robbery She Caught the Katy References Bibliography Katy Railroad Historical Society, M-K-T / Katy Frequently Asked Questions . Retrieved February 22, 2005. Museum of the American Railroad, A Brief History of Railroads in Dallas. Retrieved January 20, 2008. Katy Railroad Historical Society, Katy Railroad Passenger Service. Retrieved January 20, 2008. | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104582 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | "The Opening of the Great Southwest: A Brief History of the Origin and Development of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Better Known as The Katy" - Published: May 1970 by the M-K-T R.R. Co. "Miss Katy in the Lone Star State", Steve Allen Goen, 2006 "The Katy Railroad and the Last Frontier", V. V. Masterson, 1952 Further reading External links Katy Railroad Historical Society Map of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, published 1877, hosted by the Portal to Texas History The "M" in the MKT - A detailed history of the MKT in Missouri. MKT locomotive roster at edisaurus.com. FallenFlags.org's Katy page with links to hundreds of photos of MKT locomotives and a humorous story about a Conrail locomotive leased by the Katy. Texas Special car restoration at the Houston Railroad Museum. Construction and Mergers that Formed M-K-T Oklahoma Digital Maps: Digital Collections of Oklahoma and Indian Territory | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. "The Opening of the Great Southwest: A Brief History of the Origin and Development of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Better Known as The Katy" - Published: May 1970 by the M-K-T R.R. Co. "Miss Katy in the Lone Star State", Steve Allen Goen, 2006 "The Katy Railroad and the Last Frontier", V. V. Masterson, 1952 Further reading External links Katy Railroad Historical Society Map of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, published 1877, hosted by the Portal to Texas History The "M" in the MKT - A detailed history of the MKT in Missouri. MKT locomotive roster at edisaurus.com. FallenFlags.org's Katy page with links to hundreds of photos of MKT locomotives and a humorous story about a Conrail locomotive leased by the Katy. Texas Special car restoration at the Houston Railroad Museum. Construction and Mergers that Formed M-K-T Oklahoma Digital Maps: Digital Collections of Oklahoma and Indian Territory | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104583 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad | Former Class I railroads in the United States Defunct Kansas railroads Defunct Missouri railroads Defunct Oklahoma railroads Defunct Texas railroads Rail lines receiving land grants Predecessors of the Union Pacific Railroad Railway companies established in 1870 Railway companies disestablished in 1989 | Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad. Former Class I railroads in the United States Defunct Kansas railroads Defunct Missouri railroads Defunct Oklahoma railroads Defunct Texas railroads Rail lines receiving land grants Predecessors of the Union Pacific Railroad Railway companies established in 1870 Railway companies disestablished in 1989 | 524350 |
wiki20220301en020_104584 | Forest River (North Dakota) | The Forest River is an tributary of the Red River of the North in eastern North Dakota in the United States. It rises in Walsh County and flows southeast and east, past the towns of Fordville and Minto, and forms a confluence with the Red approximately north of Grand Forks. See also List of North Dakota rivers References External links Rivers of North Dakota Bodies of water of Walsh County, North Dakota Tributaries of Hudson Bay | Forest River (North Dakota). The Forest River is an tributary of the Red River of the North in eastern North Dakota in the United States. It rises in Walsh County and flows southeast and east, past the towns of Fordville and Minto, and forms a confluence with the Red approximately north of Grand Forks. See also List of North Dakota rivers References External links Rivers of North Dakota Bodies of water of Walsh County, North Dakota Tributaries of Hudson Bay | 524351 |
wiki20220301en020_104585 | Katy | Katy may refer to: People Katy, a short form of the name Katherine Katy (given name) Katy (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a fictional character Katy Perry Geography Serbia Kać, Serbia () United States Katy, Missouri, an unincorporated community Katy, Texas, the only incorporated U.S. city with this name Greater Katy, suburban region around the city of Katy; located in Greater Houston Katy High School Katy, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Katy Township, Boone County, Missouri Transportation Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad, sometimes called "the Katy", from which the above U.S. places take their name An ambulance in the film Ice Cold in Alex Other uses Katy (apple), an apple variety Katy (series), a set of novels by Susan Coolidge Katy (novel), a children's novel by Jacqueline Wilson inspired by the series Katy (TV series), a TV adaptation of the Wilson novel Katy Fox, a character in Hollyoaks "K-K-K-Katy", a World War I-era song | Katy. Katy may refer to: People Katy, a short form of the name Katherine Katy (given name) Katy (Marvel Cinematic Universe), a fictional character Katy Perry Geography Serbia Kać, Serbia () United States Katy, Missouri, an unincorporated community Katy, Texas, the only incorporated U.S. city with this name Greater Katy, suburban region around the city of Katy; located in Greater Houston Katy High School Katy, West Virginia, an unincorporated community Katy Township, Boone County, Missouri Transportation Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad, sometimes called "the Katy", from which the above U.S. places take their name An ambulance in the film Ice Cold in Alex Other uses Katy (apple), an apple variety Katy (series), a set of novels by Susan Coolidge Katy (novel), a children's novel by Jacqueline Wilson inspired by the series Katy (TV series), a TV adaptation of the Wilson novel Katy Fox, a character in Hollyoaks "K-K-K-Katy", a World War I-era song | 524354 |
wiki20220301en020_104586 | Katy | Katies Katies, the plural of "Katy", may refer to: Katies (1981–2004), a British Thoroughbred racehorse The Katies, a Tennessee powerpop band An Australia women's wear brand last owned by Miller's Retail See also Katydid (disambiguation) Katie (disambiguation) Kati (disambiguation) Cati (disambiguation) KT (disambiguation) Kathi (disambiguation) Kathie Kąty (disambiguation) Cathie Cathy (given name) | Katy. Katies Katies, the plural of "Katy", may refer to: Katies (1981–2004), a British Thoroughbred racehorse The Katies, a Tennessee powerpop band An Australia women's wear brand last owned by Miller's Retail See also Katydid (disambiguation) Katie (disambiguation) Kati (disambiguation) Cati (disambiguation) KT (disambiguation) Kathi (disambiguation) Kathie Kąty (disambiguation) Cathie Cathy (given name) | 524354 |
wiki20220301en020_104587 | J. P. Ricciardi | John Paul Ricciardi (born September 26, 1959) is a Major League Baseball executive currently serving as a Special Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations with the San Francisco Giants. He previously served as the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 2001 to 2009. Early life and career Ricciardi went to and played baseball for St. Peter's/St. Peter-Marian High School in Worcester, Massachusetts, and then played for the Saint Leo University Lions from 1979 through 1980. He then spent two years as an infielder in the New York Mets minor league system, playing for the Mets' A-class league affiliates in Little Falls in 1980 and Shelby in 1981. He finished his playing career with a batting average below .200. | J. P. Ricciardi. John Paul Ricciardi (born September 26, 1959) is a Major League Baseball executive currently serving as a Special Advisor to the President of Baseball Operations with the San Francisco Giants. He previously served as the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays from 2001 to 2009. Early life and career Ricciardi went to and played baseball for St. Peter's/St. Peter-Marian High School in Worcester, Massachusetts, and then played for the Saint Leo University Lions from 1979 through 1980. He then spent two years as an infielder in the New York Mets minor league system, playing for the Mets' A-class league affiliates in Little Falls in 1980 and Shelby in 1981. He finished his playing career with a batting average below .200. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104588 | J. P. Ricciardi | After the conclusion of his playing career, Ricciardi became a coach in the New York Yankees farm system in the early 1980s before joining the Oakland Athletics organization in 1986 as a minor league instructor and scout. By the early 1990s he had risen to the rank of East Coast Scouting Supervisor and later National Crosschecker. Ricciardi made his break into the front office in 1996, when he became special assistant to Athletics general manager Sandy Alderson. Under new general manager Billy Beane, who was hired in 1997 and had been Ricciardi's former teammate with the Little Falls Mets, his role became Director of Player Personnel. | J. P. Ricciardi. After the conclusion of his playing career, Ricciardi became a coach in the New York Yankees farm system in the early 1980s before joining the Oakland Athletics organization in 1986 as a minor league instructor and scout. By the early 1990s he had risen to the rank of East Coast Scouting Supervisor and later National Crosschecker. Ricciardi made his break into the front office in 1996, when he became special assistant to Athletics general manager Sandy Alderson. Under new general manager Billy Beane, who was hired in 1997 and had been Ricciardi's former teammate with the Little Falls Mets, his role became Director of Player Personnel. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104589 | J. P. Ricciardi | Toronto Blue Jays Impressed by the success Ricciardi and Beane were having with the low-budget Athletics, the Toronto Blue Jays, who sought to cut payroll while becoming more competitive after their acquisition by Canadian media giant Rogers Communications, sought Ricciardi's services after firing then-general manager Gord Ash. During his tenure, the Blue Jays never made the playoffs, coming closest in 2006, when they finished second in their division. 2001-2004 On November 14, 2001, Ricciardi was hired as general manager of the Blue Jays. He signed a five-year contract with Toronto after the 2002 season, which was extended to 2010 after the 2005 season. | J. P. Ricciardi. Toronto Blue Jays Impressed by the success Ricciardi and Beane were having with the low-budget Athletics, the Toronto Blue Jays, who sought to cut payroll while becoming more competitive after their acquisition by Canadian media giant Rogers Communications, sought Ricciardi's services after firing then-general manager Gord Ash. During his tenure, the Blue Jays never made the playoffs, coming closest in 2006, when they finished second in their division. 2001-2004 On November 14, 2001, Ricciardi was hired as general manager of the Blue Jays. He signed a five-year contract with Toronto after the 2002 season, which was extended to 2010 after the 2005 season. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104590 | J. P. Ricciardi | After arriving in Toronto, one of Ricciardi's first deals was to send hard-throwing reliever Billy Koch to the Athletics for third baseman Eric Hinske and pitcher Justin Miller. Over the next few years, Ricciardi would develop a reputation for coziness with his former team, making deals with Oakland for starting pitcher Cory Lidle in November 2002 and another starting pitcher, Ted Lilly, in November 2003. After a surprising 2003 campaign, which saw the emergence of Roy Halladay and Vernon Wells, the team suffered its worst season since 1980, in 2004, mainly due to injuries to key players such as Wells and star slugger Carlos Delgado. Delgado became a free agent in the off-season, and for financial reasons the Blue Jays did not seriously pursue re-signing him; the Florida Marlins eventually inked him to a contract. During the 2004 season, Ricciardi hired former Shelby teammate John Gibbons as the Blue Jays' new manager. Gibbons remained as Blue Jays' manager until being fired on June | J. P. Ricciardi. After arriving in Toronto, one of Ricciardi's first deals was to send hard-throwing reliever Billy Koch to the Athletics for third baseman Eric Hinske and pitcher Justin Miller. Over the next few years, Ricciardi would develop a reputation for coziness with his former team, making deals with Oakland for starting pitcher Cory Lidle in November 2002 and another starting pitcher, Ted Lilly, in November 2003. After a surprising 2003 campaign, which saw the emergence of Roy Halladay and Vernon Wells, the team suffered its worst season since 1980, in 2004, mainly due to injuries to key players such as Wells and star slugger Carlos Delgado. Delgado became a free agent in the off-season, and for financial reasons the Blue Jays did not seriously pursue re-signing him; the Florida Marlins eventually inked him to a contract. During the 2004 season, Ricciardi hired former Shelby teammate John Gibbons as the Blue Jays' new manager. Gibbons remained as Blue Jays' manager until being fired on June | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104591 | J. P. Ricciardi | inked him to a contract. During the 2004 season, Ricciardi hired former Shelby teammate John Gibbons as the Blue Jays' new manager. Gibbons remained as Blue Jays' manager until being fired on June 20, 2008. | J. P. Ricciardi. inked him to a contract. During the 2004 season, Ricciardi hired former Shelby teammate John Gibbons as the Blue Jays' new manager. Gibbons remained as Blue Jays' manager until being fired on June 20, 2008. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104592 | J. P. Ricciardi | Ricciardi's arrival in Toronto had been greeted with great optimism and enthusiasm after the team had suffered through several disappointing seasons. The enthusiasm steadily waned, however, as the team repeatedly failed to qualify for the postseason. 2005 Ricciardi was given more freedom to move after Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers expanded the team's payroll to $210 million over three years prior to the 2005 season. In the 2005 MLB Draft, Ricciardi famously drafted Ricky Romero instead of Troy Tulowitzki, overruling the recommendations of his scouting staff. While Romero would have modest success, even being named to the 2011 MLB All-Star Game as a Blue Jay before eventually being released by the team, Tulowitzki would have the better career, winning multiple awards with the Colorado Rockies. Coincidentally, Tulowitzki would join the Blue Jays 10 years later in a trade executed by Riccardi's successor, Alex Anthopoulos. | J. P. Ricciardi. Ricciardi's arrival in Toronto had been greeted with great optimism and enthusiasm after the team had suffered through several disappointing seasons. The enthusiasm steadily waned, however, as the team repeatedly failed to qualify for the postseason. 2005 Ricciardi was given more freedom to move after Blue Jays owner Ted Rogers expanded the team's payroll to $210 million over three years prior to the 2005 season. In the 2005 MLB Draft, Ricciardi famously drafted Ricky Romero instead of Troy Tulowitzki, overruling the recommendations of his scouting staff. While Romero would have modest success, even being named to the 2011 MLB All-Star Game as a Blue Jay before eventually being released by the team, Tulowitzki would have the better career, winning multiple awards with the Colorado Rockies. Coincidentally, Tulowitzki would join the Blue Jays 10 years later in a trade executed by Riccardi's successor, Alex Anthopoulos. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104593 | J. P. Ricciardi | 2006 After the 2005 season (in which the Blue Jays posted an 80–82 record), Ricciardi began working to improve Toronto's pitching, signing free agent starter A. J. Burnett and closer B.J. Ryan. He also secured two big bats in first baseman Lyle Overbay and slugging third baseman Troy Glaus via the trade bloc, and signed Gold Glove-winning catcher Bengie Molina as well. The additions paid significant dividends for the team in 2006, as the Blue Jays finished second in the tough American League East with an 87–75 record. It was the first time Toronto had finished above third in the division since winning the 1993 World Series. | J. P. Ricciardi. 2006 After the 2005 season (in which the Blue Jays posted an 80–82 record), Ricciardi began working to improve Toronto's pitching, signing free agent starter A. J. Burnett and closer B.J. Ryan. He also secured two big bats in first baseman Lyle Overbay and slugging third baseman Troy Glaus via the trade bloc, and signed Gold Glove-winning catcher Bengie Molina as well. The additions paid significant dividends for the team in 2006, as the Blue Jays finished second in the tough American League East with an 87–75 record. It was the first time Toronto had finished above third in the division since winning the 1993 World Series. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104594 | J. P. Ricciardi | 2007 Seeking to upgrade the everyday lineup as well, Ricciardi signed a two-year contract with experienced slugger and designated hitter Frank Thomas. However, due to his slow start in 2008, in which he batted just .167 with three home runs in his first 60 at-bats, Thomas was released in April of that year. Ricciardi also signed veteran shortstop Royce Clayton as a "stopgap" measure to shore up the middle infield for the 2007 season. During spring training of 2007, B.J. Ryan was suffering from an injury that Ricciardi initially reported to be a result of a bad back. It was later revealed that it was not a back injury that he was suffering from at all, but rather a more severe elbow injury which subsequently required season ending Tommy John surgery. When asked why he was not more upfront about Ryan's injury situation, Ricciardi responded by saying, "They're not lies if we know the truth." | J. P. Ricciardi. 2007 Seeking to upgrade the everyday lineup as well, Ricciardi signed a two-year contract with experienced slugger and designated hitter Frank Thomas. However, due to his slow start in 2008, in which he batted just .167 with three home runs in his first 60 at-bats, Thomas was released in April of that year. Ricciardi also signed veteran shortstop Royce Clayton as a "stopgap" measure to shore up the middle infield for the 2007 season. During spring training of 2007, B.J. Ryan was suffering from an injury that Ricciardi initially reported to be a result of a bad back. It was later revealed that it was not a back injury that he was suffering from at all, but rather a more severe elbow injury which subsequently required season ending Tommy John surgery. When asked why he was not more upfront about Ryan's injury situation, Ricciardi responded by saying, "They're not lies if we know the truth." | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104595 | J. P. Ricciardi | 2008 Despite the lack of hitting on his 2008 ball club, Ricciardi had assembled one of the more effective pitching staffs in Major League Baseball, bolstered by bullpen pick-ups such as Scott Downs, Brian Tallet, Jesse Carlson, and Shawn Camp. Over the season, the team had the best ERA in baseball at 3.49 and the bullpen ERA of 2.94. Early in the season, the Jays struggled, and the team fired manager John Gibbons, replacing him with former manager Cito Gaston. Toronto ended the season on a high note, finishing with a final record of 86 wins and 76 losses, the organization's third-best showing since the 1993 season. | J. P. Ricciardi. 2008 Despite the lack of hitting on his 2008 ball club, Ricciardi had assembled one of the more effective pitching staffs in Major League Baseball, bolstered by bullpen pick-ups such as Scott Downs, Brian Tallet, Jesse Carlson, and Shawn Camp. Over the season, the team had the best ERA in baseball at 3.49 and the bullpen ERA of 2.94. Early in the season, the Jays struggled, and the team fired manager John Gibbons, replacing him with former manager Cito Gaston. Toronto ended the season on a high note, finishing with a final record of 86 wins and 76 losses, the organization's third-best showing since the 1993 season. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104596 | J. P. Ricciardi | In the middle of June 2008, with the Jays in last place in the American League East, Ricciardi appeared on local Toronto sports radio station The FAN 590, in which he fielded questions from fans. One fan insisted that the Jays should actively seek to acquire Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, to which Ricciardi responded with very negative personal comments about Dunn's passion for the game of baseball: On June 24, 2008, Ricciardi told Toronto media that he received a personal phone call from Dunn and personally apologized for the ad-lib comments, a conversation Dunn vehemently refuted in an interview with MLB.com. Some again questioned Ricciardi's trustworthiness, but Ricciardi said, "All I know is the person I talked to said it was Adam Dunn. That's quite a prank to pull." | J. P. Ricciardi. In the middle of June 2008, with the Jays in last place in the American League East, Ricciardi appeared on local Toronto sports radio station The FAN 590, in which he fielded questions from fans. One fan insisted that the Jays should actively seek to acquire Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn, to which Ricciardi responded with very negative personal comments about Dunn's passion for the game of baseball: On June 24, 2008, Ricciardi told Toronto media that he received a personal phone call from Dunn and personally apologized for the ad-lib comments, a conversation Dunn vehemently refuted in an interview with MLB.com. Some again questioned Ricciardi's trustworthiness, but Ricciardi said, "All I know is the person I talked to said it was Adam Dunn. That's quite a prank to pull." | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104597 | J. P. Ricciardi | 2009 During Roy Halladay's last home start of the 2009 season on September 25, a sign in the 500 level stating "Fire JP!" was hung over the railing. The sign was taken away by security at the bottom of the 2nd inning. With two games remaining in what was a disappointing 2009 season, Ricciardi was fired on October 3, 2009. The day before Blue Jays players had gone public with criticism over Gaston's managing style, and had asked for a meeting with team president Paul Beeston. His firing was widely expected. Ricciardi was replaced by assistant vice-president of baseball operations and assistant general manager, Alex Anthopoulos. Anthopoulos was eventually made the permanent general manager for the Jays. New York Mets Ricciardi joined the Mets front office in November 2010. | J. P. Ricciardi. 2009 During Roy Halladay's last home start of the 2009 season on September 25, a sign in the 500 level stating "Fire JP!" was hung over the railing. The sign was taken away by security at the bottom of the 2nd inning. With two games remaining in what was a disappointing 2009 season, Ricciardi was fired on October 3, 2009. The day before Blue Jays players had gone public with criticism over Gaston's managing style, and had asked for a meeting with team president Paul Beeston. His firing was widely expected. Ricciardi was replaced by assistant vice-president of baseball operations and assistant general manager, Alex Anthopoulos. Anthopoulos was eventually made the permanent general manager for the Jays. New York Mets Ricciardi joined the Mets front office in November 2010. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104598 | J. P. Ricciardi | New York Mets Ricciardi joined the Mets front office in November 2010. From 2011 to 2018 Ricciardi served as special assistant to former New York Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson. In July 2018 Alderson took a leave of absence from the Mets due to a recurrence of cancer. Ricciardi along with John Ricco and Omar Minaya assumed the responsibilities of general manager. Ricciardi and the Mets mutually parted ways after the 2018 season. San Francisco Giants In December 2018, Ricciardi was hired by the San Francisco Giants as a senior adviser of baseball operations. Television career On February 25, 2010, ESPN announced that Ricciardi would join Baseball Tonight as an analyst after spending three decades in Major League Baseball. Ricciardi left ESPN to join the Mets front office in November 2010. | J. P. Ricciardi. New York Mets Ricciardi joined the Mets front office in November 2010. From 2011 to 2018 Ricciardi served as special assistant to former New York Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson. In July 2018 Alderson took a leave of absence from the Mets due to a recurrence of cancer. Ricciardi along with John Ricco and Omar Minaya assumed the responsibilities of general manager. Ricciardi and the Mets mutually parted ways after the 2018 season. San Francisco Giants In December 2018, Ricciardi was hired by the San Francisco Giants as a senior adviser of baseball operations. Television career On February 25, 2010, ESPN announced that Ricciardi would join Baseball Tonight as an analyst after spending three decades in Major League Baseball. Ricciardi left ESPN to join the Mets front office in November 2010. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104599 | J. P. Ricciardi | Ricciardi left ESPN to join the Mets front office in November 2010. Personal life Ricciardi is married and lives with his family in West Boylston, Massachusetts. He and his wife Diane have two sons, Dante and Mariano. He also has a brother, Stephan Ricciardi, and sister, Mary Sivo. Ricciardi's son Dante was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 39th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Worcester Academy. | J. P. Ricciardi. Ricciardi left ESPN to join the Mets front office in November 2010. Personal life Ricciardi is married and lives with his family in West Boylston, Massachusetts. He and his wife Diane have two sons, Dante and Mariano. He also has a brother, Stephan Ricciardi, and sister, Mary Sivo. Ricciardi's son Dante was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 39th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Worcester Academy. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104600 | J. P. Ricciardi | Ricciardi's son Dante was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 39th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Worcester Academy. Ricciardi's father, John, was an outstanding athlete at Worcester Boys' Trade High School. Johnny was named three-time, "All City" in baseball and won multiple batting crowns as a varsity third baseman. Johnny won the batting crown in the Worcester Parks Community League and also was one of the youngest athletes to play with the Norton Abrasives, a semi-pro team that competed against several barnstorming major league players. He signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox in 1948. He played professional baseball in Canada with Fredericton, New Brunswick, in the Can-Am League. He also played for the Worcester Hawks, a professional fast-pitch softball team. Johnny was later inducted into both the Worcester Public Schools Hall of Fame and the Sons of Italy of Worcester Hall of Fame. | J. P. Ricciardi. Ricciardi's son Dante was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 39th round of the 2015 MLB June Amateur Draft from Worcester Academy. Ricciardi's father, John, was an outstanding athlete at Worcester Boys' Trade High School. Johnny was named three-time, "All City" in baseball and won multiple batting crowns as a varsity third baseman. Johnny won the batting crown in the Worcester Parks Community League and also was one of the youngest athletes to play with the Norton Abrasives, a semi-pro team that competed against several barnstorming major league players. He signed a contract with the Boston Red Sox in 1948. He played professional baseball in Canada with Fredericton, New Brunswick, in the Can-Am League. He also played for the Worcester Hawks, a professional fast-pitch softball team. Johnny was later inducted into both the Worcester Public Schools Hall of Fame and the Sons of Italy of Worcester Hall of Fame. | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104601 | J. P. Ricciardi | Ricciardi is also a fan of the Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. Executive career References External links The Ricciardi Project - Evaluation of trades 1959 births Living people American expatriate baseball people in Canada Businesspeople from Worcester, Massachusetts Little Falls Mets players Shelby Mets players Saint Leo Lions baseball players Minor league baseball coaches Major League Baseball general managers Oakland Athletics scouts Oakland Athletics executives Toronto Blue Jays executives New York Mets executives San Francisco Giants executives | J. P. Ricciardi. Ricciardi is also a fan of the Boston Bruins, New England Patriots and Boston Celtics. Executive career References External links The Ricciardi Project - Evaluation of trades 1959 births Living people American expatriate baseball people in Canada Businesspeople from Worcester, Massachusetts Little Falls Mets players Shelby Mets players Saint Leo Lions baseball players Minor league baseball coaches Major League Baseball general managers Oakland Athletics scouts Oakland Athletics executives Toronto Blue Jays executives New York Mets executives San Francisco Giants executives | 524362 |
wiki20220301en020_104602 | West Manchester | West Manchester may refer to: West Manchester, Ohio West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania | West Manchester. West Manchester may refer to: West Manchester, Ohio West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania | 524365 |
wiki20220301en020_104603 | Qamishli | Qamishli (, , or ) is a city in northeastern Syria on the Syria–Turkey border, adjoining the city of Nusaybin in Turkey. The Jaghjagh River flows through the city. With a 2004 census population of 184,231, it is the ninth most-populous city in Syria and the second-largest in Al-Hasakah Governorate after Al-Hasakah. Qamishli is now predominantly populated by Kurds with large numbers of Arabs and Assyrians and a smaller number of Armenians. It is northeast of Damascus. The city is the administrative capital of the Qamishli District in Al-Hasakah Governorate, and the administrative center of Qamishli Subdistrict, consisting of 92 localities with a combined population of 232,095 in 2004. Qamishli was the de facto capital of the AANES, until it was moved to Ayn Issa. | Qamishli. Qamishli (, , or ) is a city in northeastern Syria on the Syria–Turkey border, adjoining the city of Nusaybin in Turkey. The Jaghjagh River flows through the city. With a 2004 census population of 184,231, it is the ninth most-populous city in Syria and the second-largest in Al-Hasakah Governorate after Al-Hasakah. Qamishli is now predominantly populated by Kurds with large numbers of Arabs and Assyrians and a smaller number of Armenians. It is northeast of Damascus. The city is the administrative capital of the Qamishli District in Al-Hasakah Governorate, and the administrative center of Qamishli Subdistrict, consisting of 92 localities with a combined population of 232,095 in 2004. Qamishli was the de facto capital of the AANES, until it was moved to Ayn Issa. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104604 | Qamishli | Etymology The city was initially a small village inhabited by Assyrians called (Bēṯ Zālīn) meaning "House of Reeds". The current name is a Turkified form of this, as "kamış" means "reed" and "-lı" suffix means "place of" in Turkish. History | Qamishli. Etymology The city was initially a small village inhabited by Assyrians called (Bēṯ Zālīn) meaning "House of Reeds". The current name is a Turkified form of this, as "kamış" means "reed" and "-lı" suffix means "place of" in Turkish. History | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104605 | Qamishli | The city dates back to the 1920s, when a sizable amount of Assyrians, escaping the Assyrian genocide carried out by the Ottoman Empire, fled from northwestern Iran and southern Turkey and built a small town, under the French Mandate authorities, which they initially called Bet-Zalin. The city itself was officially founded as Qamishli in 1926 as a railway station on the Taurus railway. One of the most important funders of the early development projects in the city was Masoud Asfar, an Assyrian who survived the Massacres of Diyarbakır (1895) as a young child. Masoud, along with stepbrother, whose last name was Najjar, established the Asfar & Najjar Corporation, a company that produced wheat in Qamishli. Throughout the 1920s–1940s, the Asfar & Najjar Corporation funded hospitals, Assyrian schools, and churches throughout the city. At the same time, many Armenians and Assyrians, fleeing persecution in Iraq and Turkey, moved into the region. This was followed by the emigration of Kurds | Qamishli. The city dates back to the 1920s, when a sizable amount of Assyrians, escaping the Assyrian genocide carried out by the Ottoman Empire, fled from northwestern Iran and southern Turkey and built a small town, under the French Mandate authorities, which they initially called Bet-Zalin. The city itself was officially founded as Qamishli in 1926 as a railway station on the Taurus railway. One of the most important funders of the early development projects in the city was Masoud Asfar, an Assyrian who survived the Massacres of Diyarbakır (1895) as a young child. Masoud, along with stepbrother, whose last name was Najjar, established the Asfar & Najjar Corporation, a company that produced wheat in Qamishli. Throughout the 1920s–1940s, the Asfar & Najjar Corporation funded hospitals, Assyrian schools, and churches throughout the city. At the same time, many Armenians and Assyrians, fleeing persecution in Iraq and Turkey, moved into the region. This was followed by the emigration of Kurds | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104606 | Qamishli | schools, and churches throughout the city. At the same time, many Armenians and Assyrians, fleeing persecution in Iraq and Turkey, moved into the region. This was followed by the emigration of Kurds from Turkey, most of whom settled in the countryside and then began to move to the city. However, in the 1960s and until the late 1970s, when Assyrians still constituted two-thirds of the city's population, the government of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region actively confiscated Assyrian farms, lands, and areas, causing an Assyrian exodus. | Qamishli. schools, and churches throughout the city. At the same time, many Armenians and Assyrians, fleeing persecution in Iraq and Turkey, moved into the region. This was followed by the emigration of Kurds from Turkey, most of whom settled in the countryside and then began to move to the city. However, in the 1960s and until the late 1970s, when Assyrians still constituted two-thirds of the city's population, the government of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party – Syria Region actively confiscated Assyrian farms, lands, and areas, causing an Assyrian exodus. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104607 | Qamishli | Qamishli is considered a center for both the Kurdish and the Assyrian ethnic groups in Syria. It was heavily settled by refugees from the Assyrian genocide. Assyrians were the majority in the city until the 1970s, when Kurds from the surrounding countryside moved into the city in numbers. Qamishli is renowned for its large Christmas parade, and Newroz and Kha b-Nisan festivals. 21st century In March 2004, during a chaotic soccer match, the Qamishli riots began when visiting Arab fans from Deir ez-Zor started praising Saddam Hussein to taunt the Kurdish home fans. The riot expanded out of the stadium and weapons were used against people of Kurdish background. In the aftermath, at least 30 Kurds were killed as the Syrian security services took over the city. In June 2005, thousands of Kurds demonstrated in Qamishli to protest the assassination of Sheikh Khaznawi, a Kurdish cleric in Syria, resulting in the death of one policeman and injury to four Kurdish civilians. | Qamishli. Qamishli is considered a center for both the Kurdish and the Assyrian ethnic groups in Syria. It was heavily settled by refugees from the Assyrian genocide. Assyrians were the majority in the city until the 1970s, when Kurds from the surrounding countryside moved into the city in numbers. Qamishli is renowned for its large Christmas parade, and Newroz and Kha b-Nisan festivals. 21st century In March 2004, during a chaotic soccer match, the Qamishli riots began when visiting Arab fans from Deir ez-Zor started praising Saddam Hussein to taunt the Kurdish home fans. The riot expanded out of the stadium and weapons were used against people of Kurdish background. In the aftermath, at least 30 Kurds were killed as the Syrian security services took over the city. In June 2005, thousands of Kurds demonstrated in Qamishli to protest the assassination of Sheikh Khaznawi, a Kurdish cleric in Syria, resulting in the death of one policeman and injury to four Kurdish civilians. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104608 | Qamishli | In March 2008, according to Human Rights Watch, three more Kurds were killed when Syrian security forces opened fire on people celebrating the spring festival of Newroz. Civil war With the civil war and the Rojava conflict from 2011, the city grew into a major political role, being the de facto capital of the AANES. Part of the city, as well as an area to the south which includes Qamishli Airport, remain under the administration of the Syrian government. Unlike many Syrian cities, Qamishli has not seen large-scale fighting during the war, although it has been attacked by unknown perpetrators in 2015 and by Islamic State in 2016, as well as brief skirmishes between AANES and Syrian forces in 2016 and 2018. Qamishli is home to Chirkin prison, which houses detained Islamic State militants. | Qamishli. In March 2008, according to Human Rights Watch, three more Kurds were killed when Syrian security forces opened fire on people celebrating the spring festival of Newroz. Civil war With the civil war and the Rojava conflict from 2011, the city grew into a major political role, being the de facto capital of the AANES. Part of the city, as well as an area to the south which includes Qamishli Airport, remain under the administration of the Syrian government. Unlike many Syrian cities, Qamishli has not seen large-scale fighting during the war, although it has been attacked by unknown perpetrators in 2015 and by Islamic State in 2016, as well as brief skirmishes between AANES and Syrian forces in 2016 and 2018. Qamishli is home to Chirkin prison, which houses detained Islamic State militants. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104609 | Qamishli | On 17 August 2020, Syrian forces reportedly clashed with US troops near Qamishli, which resulted in the death of one Syrian. Two other Syrian soldiers were said to have been injured during the clash, state media added. In 2022, the Syrian government remains in control of a large part of the city centre as well as a substantial rural area to the south, including the airport, the border crossing, various government buildings, and many residential neighborhoods. The government still organises the production and the distribution of the harvest in the southern countryside, and organizes flights between Qamishli and other Syrian cities, as well as Beirut. However, most of the city is under the administration of the AANES. | Qamishli. On 17 August 2020, Syrian forces reportedly clashed with US troops near Qamishli, which resulted in the death of one Syrian. Two other Syrian soldiers were said to have been injured during the clash, state media added. In 2022, the Syrian government remains in control of a large part of the city centre as well as a substantial rural area to the south, including the airport, the border crossing, various government buildings, and many residential neighborhoods. The government still organises the production and the distribution of the harvest in the southern countryside, and organizes flights between Qamishli and other Syrian cities, as well as Beirut. However, most of the city is under the administration of the AANES. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104610 | Qamishli | Climate The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is "Csa" (Mediterranean climate; dry-summer subtropical climate). The summers tend to be dry and warm, with July being the hottest month of the year, while the winters are usually cold and wet, with January being the coldest month and having an average of 11 days of rain. In total, around 53 days of rain occur every year. Demographics In 1939, French mandate authorities reported the following population numbers for different ethnic/religious groups in Qamishli city centre. Qamishli is an ethnically mixed city. Kurds make up a majority of the city's population, which also has many Arabs, Assyrians, and Armenians. Religion Muslims More than 80% of Qamishli's inhabitants are Sunni Muslims. They are mainly Kurds, followed by Arabs. Christians The city is considered to be a Christian center in Syria, and was a Christian-majority city for much of its history. | Qamishli. Climate The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is "Csa" (Mediterranean climate; dry-summer subtropical climate). The summers tend to be dry and warm, with July being the hottest month of the year, while the winters are usually cold and wet, with January being the coldest month and having an average of 11 days of rain. In total, around 53 days of rain occur every year. Demographics In 1939, French mandate authorities reported the following population numbers for different ethnic/religious groups in Qamishli city centre. Qamishli is an ethnically mixed city. Kurds make up a majority of the city's population, which also has many Arabs, Assyrians, and Armenians. Religion Muslims More than 80% of Qamishli's inhabitants are Sunni Muslims. They are mainly Kurds, followed by Arabs. Christians The city is considered to be a Christian center in Syria, and was a Christian-majority city for much of its history. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104611 | Qamishli | Christians The city is considered to be a Christian center in Syria, and was a Christian-majority city for much of its history. In the 1930s it is estimated that out of the town's population of 23,000 individuals, 20,000 of those were Christians. Before the civil war, the Christian population of Qamishli was about 40,000, of whom 25,000 belonged to the Syriac Orthodox Church, the biggest church in the city. As of 2014 it was believed that half of all Christians had left the city. | Qamishli. Christians The city is considered to be a Christian center in Syria, and was a Christian-majority city for much of its history. In the 1930s it is estimated that out of the town's population of 23,000 individuals, 20,000 of those were Christians. Before the civil war, the Christian population of Qamishli was about 40,000, of whom 25,000 belonged to the Syriac Orthodox Church, the biggest church in the city. As of 2014 it was believed that half of all Christians had left the city. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104612 | Qamishli | Once a Christian-majority city, the rural migration to Qamishli has increased the Kurdish population of the city. In addition, since the PYD militia took control of the city in 2012 they carried out a Kurdification process touching all aspects of life, starting by changing the name of the city to Qamishlo, to forcing a Kurdish-language curriculum on non-Kurdish citizens, to cultural and social aspects of the city. The Christian and Arab population in the city were fiercely opposed to the PYD rule. Half the Christian population left by 2017 although no fighting happened in the city. | Qamishli. Once a Christian-majority city, the rural migration to Qamishli has increased the Kurdish population of the city. In addition, since the PYD militia took control of the city in 2012 they carried out a Kurdification process touching all aspects of life, starting by changing the name of the city to Qamishlo, to forcing a Kurdish-language curriculum on non-Kurdish citizens, to cultural and social aspects of the city. The Christian and Arab population in the city were fiercely opposed to the PYD rule. Half the Christian population left by 2017 although no fighting happened in the city. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104613 | Qamishli | Churches in the city Syriac Orthodox Church of Saint Jacob of Nisibis (كنيسة القديس مار يعقوب النصيبيني للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Orthodox Church of Our Lady (كنيسة السيده العذراء للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Orthodox Church of Saint Ephrem the Syrian (كنيسة مار افرام السرياني للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Orthodox Church of Saint Quriaqos (كنيسة مار قرياقوس للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (كنيسة القديسين مار بطرس وبولس للسريان الكاثوليك) Assyrian Church of Saint George (كنيسة مار جرجس للآشوريين) Assyrian Church of Saint Ephrem (كنيسة مار أفرام للآشوريين) Chaldean Catholic Church of Saint Jacob of Nisibis (كنيسة القديس مار يعقوب النصيبيني للكلدان الكاثوليك) Armenian Orthodox Church of Saint Hagop (كنيسة القديس هاكوب الأرمن الأورثوذكس) Armenian Catholic Church of Saint Joseph (كنيسة مار يوسف الأرمن الكاثوليك) National Evangelical Presbyterian Church (الكنيسة الأنجيلية المشيخية الوطنية) | Qamishli. Churches in the city Syriac Orthodox Church of Saint Jacob of Nisibis (كنيسة القديس مار يعقوب النصيبيني للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Orthodox Church of Our Lady (كنيسة السيده العذراء للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Orthodox Church of Saint Ephrem the Syrian (كنيسة مار افرام السرياني للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Orthodox Church of Saint Quriaqos (كنيسة مار قرياقوس للسريان الأرثوذكس) Syriac Catholic Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (كنيسة القديسين مار بطرس وبولس للسريان الكاثوليك) Assyrian Church of Saint George (كنيسة مار جرجس للآشوريين) Assyrian Church of Saint Ephrem (كنيسة مار أفرام للآشوريين) Chaldean Catholic Church of Saint Jacob of Nisibis (كنيسة القديس مار يعقوب النصيبيني للكلدان الكاثوليك) Armenian Orthodox Church of Saint Hagop (كنيسة القديس هاكوب الأرمن الأورثوذكس) Armenian Catholic Church of Saint Joseph (كنيسة مار يوسف الأرمن الكاثوليك) National Evangelical Presbyterian Church (الكنيسة الأنجيلية المشيخية الوطنية) | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104614 | Qamishli | Jews | Qamishli. Jews | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104615 | Qamishli | Historically, Qamishli was also home to a significant Jewish community. The origin of the Jews of Qamishli (unlike the Jews of Damascus and Aleppo who are a mixture of Sephardi Jews and Musta'arabi Jews) is the adjoining city of Nusaybin, on the other side of the Turkish-Syrian border. As after the foundation of Turkey in 1923, the major economic hubs were allocated to Turkey, the French Mandate authorities deemed it necessary to encourage the settlement or foundation of new villages and towns in the region. The current town was founded in 1926 by the French Mandate, which following encouraged the settlement of the population in Nusaybin, which is located just across the border. Within a few years, Qamishli was more populous than Nusaybin. The major part of the Christian, and also of the Jewish population from Nusaybin moved to Qamsihli. In the 1930s the Jewish population of Qamishli numbered 3,000. After the escalation of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 1947, the situation of the | Qamishli. Historically, Qamishli was also home to a significant Jewish community. The origin of the Jews of Qamishli (unlike the Jews of Damascus and Aleppo who are a mixture of Sephardi Jews and Musta'arabi Jews) is the adjoining city of Nusaybin, on the other side of the Turkish-Syrian border. As after the foundation of Turkey in 1923, the major economic hubs were allocated to Turkey, the French Mandate authorities deemed it necessary to encourage the settlement or foundation of new villages and towns in the region. The current town was founded in 1926 by the French Mandate, which following encouraged the settlement of the population in Nusaybin, which is located just across the border. Within a few years, Qamishli was more populous than Nusaybin. The major part of the Christian, and also of the Jewish population from Nusaybin moved to Qamsihli. In the 1930s the Jewish population of Qamishli numbered 3,000. After the escalation of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 1947, the situation of the | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104616 | Qamishli | population from Nusaybin moved to Qamsihli. In the 1930s the Jewish population of Qamishli numbered 3,000. After the escalation of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 1947, the situation of the Jews of Qamishli deteriorated. The exodus of Jews from Syria peaked due to violence, such as the 1947 anti-Jewish riots in Aleppo. By 1963, the community had dwindled to 800, and after the Six-Day War it went down further to 150, of whom no one remain today. | Qamishli. population from Nusaybin moved to Qamsihli. In the 1930s the Jewish population of Qamishli numbered 3,000. After the escalation of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict in 1947, the situation of the Jews of Qamishli deteriorated. The exodus of Jews from Syria peaked due to violence, such as the 1947 anti-Jewish riots in Aleppo. By 1963, the community had dwindled to 800, and after the Six-Day War it went down further to 150, of whom no one remain today. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104617 | Qamishli | Neighborhoods Qamishli is divided into several districts, which are further divided into neighborhoods. This is a list of the neighborhoods of Qamishli. Al-Zahra (Al-Wusta) Al-Qusour Al-Muwazafin Qudour Bek Al-Gharbiyah Corniche Al-Arbawiyah Al-Ashouriyin (Assyrian) Al-Siryan (Syriac) Al-Bashiriyah Tay Al-Thawra Al-Golan (Berkila) Qanat al-Suways Al-Antariyah Maysaloun Al-Hilaliyah Jurnak Alaiya (Hattin) Mahmakiyah Jumaayah Halko Transportation Qamishli Airport was closed to civilians in October 2015, but later reopened. Syrian airline companies including Cham Wings Airlines, FlyDamas and Syrian Air provide flights between Qamishli and Damascus, Latakia, and Beirut. Media and education The Kurdish-language newspaper Nu Dem has its headquarters in Qamishli. | Qamishli. Neighborhoods Qamishli is divided into several districts, which are further divided into neighborhoods. This is a list of the neighborhoods of Qamishli. Al-Zahra (Al-Wusta) Al-Qusour Al-Muwazafin Qudour Bek Al-Gharbiyah Corniche Al-Arbawiyah Al-Ashouriyin (Assyrian) Al-Siryan (Syriac) Al-Bashiriyah Tay Al-Thawra Al-Golan (Berkila) Qanat al-Suways Al-Antariyah Maysaloun Al-Hilaliyah Jurnak Alaiya (Hattin) Mahmakiyah Jumaayah Halko Transportation Qamishli Airport was closed to civilians in October 2015, but later reopened. Syrian airline companies including Cham Wings Airlines, FlyDamas and Syrian Air provide flights between Qamishli and Damascus, Latakia, and Beirut. Media and education The Kurdish-language newspaper Nu Dem has its headquarters in Qamishli. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104618 | Qamishli | Media and education The Kurdish-language newspaper Nu Dem has its headquarters in Qamishli. While prior to the Rojava conflict, there had been no institution of higher education in northeastern Syria, in September 2014 the Mesopotamian Social Sciences Academy started teaching. Following the University of Afrin, in July 2016 the Jazira Canton's Board of Education officially established the second Syrian Kurdish university in Qamishli. The University of Rojava initially comprised four faculties: Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. Programs taught include health, oil, computer and agricultural engineering, physics, chemistry, history, psychology, geography, mathematics, primary school teaching, and Kurdish literature. Sports Al-Jihad SC is the largest football club in the city and plays at 7 April Stadium. | Qamishli. Media and education The Kurdish-language newspaper Nu Dem has its headquarters in Qamishli. While prior to the Rojava conflict, there had been no institution of higher education in northeastern Syria, in September 2014 the Mesopotamian Social Sciences Academy started teaching. Following the University of Afrin, in July 2016 the Jazira Canton's Board of Education officially established the second Syrian Kurdish university in Qamishli. The University of Rojava initially comprised four faculties: Medicine, Engineering, Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. Programs taught include health, oil, computer and agricultural engineering, physics, chemistry, history, psychology, geography, mathematics, primary school teaching, and Kurdish literature. Sports Al-Jihad SC is the largest football club in the city and plays at 7 April Stadium. | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104619 | Qamishli | Sports Al-Jihad SC is the largest football club in the city and plays at 7 April Stadium. Notable people Aram Tigran, singer Ciwan Haco, singer Sanharib Malki, footballer Gregorius Yohanna Ibrahim, Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Aleppo Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church Gabriel Asaad, Assyrian Musician Salim Barakat, novelist and poet See also Assyrians in Syria Kurds in Syria Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Qamishli Notes References External links "From Qamishli to Qamishlo: A Trip to Rojava’s New Capital ", Fabrice Balanche, The Washington Institute, 13 April 2017 "Amnesty Raises Kurd Issue", on Kurds in Qamishli, 2005 Cities in Syria Populated places in Qamishli District Assyrian communities in Syria Armenian communities in Syria Christian communities in Syria Kurdish communities in Syria Upper Mesopotamia Jazira Region | Qamishli. Sports Al-Jihad SC is the largest football club in the city and plays at 7 April Stadium. Notable people Aram Tigran, singer Ciwan Haco, singer Sanharib Malki, footballer Gregorius Yohanna Ibrahim, Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Aleppo Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church Gabriel Asaad, Assyrian Musician Salim Barakat, novelist and poet See also Assyrians in Syria Kurds in Syria Armenian Catholic Eparchy of Qamishli Notes References External links "From Qamishli to Qamishlo: A Trip to Rojava’s New Capital ", Fabrice Balanche, The Washington Institute, 13 April 2017 "Amnesty Raises Kurd Issue", on Kurds in Qamishli, 2005 Cities in Syria Populated places in Qamishli District Assyrian communities in Syria Armenian communities in Syria Christian communities in Syria Kurdish communities in Syria Upper Mesopotamia Jazira Region | 524369 |
wiki20220301en020_104620 | Jamie-Lynn Sigler | Jamie-Lynn Sigler (born May 15, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos. Early life Jamie-Lynn Sigler was born in Jericho, New York, on May 15, 1981, the daughter of Steve and Connie Sigler. She has two brothers named Adam and Brian. Her father was the founder of the Men's Senior Baseball League. Sigler is of Sephardic Jewish (Greek-Jewish) and Ashkenazi Jewish (Romanian-Jewish) descent through her father, and of Cuban descent through her mother. Sigler's mother was raised Catholic, but later converted to Judaism upon marrying Sigler's father. Sigler began acting and singing at the age of seven. She attended Jericho High School and studied at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Old Bethpage, New York. Sigler briefly attended New York University, but left after her first semester due to scheduling difficulties. Career | Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Jamie-Lynn Sigler (born May 15, 1981) is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Meadow Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos. Early life Jamie-Lynn Sigler was born in Jericho, New York, on May 15, 1981, the daughter of Steve and Connie Sigler. She has two brothers named Adam and Brian. Her father was the founder of the Men's Senior Baseball League. Sigler is of Sephardic Jewish (Greek-Jewish) and Ashkenazi Jewish (Romanian-Jewish) descent through her father, and of Cuban descent through her mother. Sigler's mother was raised Catholic, but later converted to Judaism upon marrying Sigler's father. Sigler began acting and singing at the age of seven. She attended Jericho High School and studied at the Cultural Arts Playhouse in Old Bethpage, New York. Sigler briefly attended New York University, but left after her first semester due to scheduling difficulties. Career | 524375 |
wiki20220301en020_104621 | Jamie-Lynn Sigler | Career Acting In 1997, Sigler was cast as Meadow Soprano, daughter of New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos. When her manager first told her about auditioning for The Sopranos, Sigler thought she would have to sing soprano. She continued to play the role through the series finale in 2007. In 2000, while filming Campfire Stories in Hamburg, New Jersey, Sigler was paralyzed from the waist down for several days by Lyme disease. Sigler played the title role in Cinderella on tour and at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in 2001. She then spent five months on Broadway from October 2002 through February 2003 playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She has continued to appear in theatrical roles. | Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Career Acting In 1997, Sigler was cast as Meadow Soprano, daughter of New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano on the HBO series The Sopranos. When her manager first told her about auditioning for The Sopranos, Sigler thought she would have to sing soprano. She continued to play the role through the series finale in 2007. In 2000, while filming Campfire Stories in Hamburg, New Jersey, Sigler was paralyzed from the waist down for several days by Lyme disease. Sigler played the title role in Cinderella on tour and at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in 2001. She then spent five months on Broadway from October 2002 through February 2003 playing Belle in Beauty and the Beast. She has continued to appear in theatrical roles. | 524375 |
wiki20220301en020_104622 | Jamie-Lynn Sigler | In 2004, Sigler starred as "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss in the USA television movie Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss. In that same year, she had her first starring feature film role, Extreme Dating, an independent film. In 2005, Sigler starred in Love Wrecked and the following year in Homie Spumoni, when she played the role of Alli, the girlfriend of Renato/Leroy (Donald Faison) directed by Mike Cerron. | Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In 2004, Sigler starred as "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss in the USA television movie Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss. In that same year, she had her first starring feature film role, Extreme Dating, an independent film. In 2005, Sigler starred in Love Wrecked and the following year in Homie Spumoni, when she played the role of Alli, the girlfriend of Renato/Leroy (Donald Faison) directed by Mike Cerron. | 524375 |
wiki20220301en020_104623 | Jamie-Lynn Sigler | In 2008, Sigler appeared as herself in 13 episodes of the fifth and sixth season of the HBO series Entourage. In the fifth season, she appeared as the love interest of the character Sal 'Turtle' Assante, portrayed by Jerry Ferrara. She returned as a recurring guest star for season six of the series, after becoming Ferrara's real-life girlfriend. On November 17, 2008, Sigler guest-starred as Jillian on the TV series How I Met Your Mother in the episode "Woooo!". On the December 6, 2008 airing of Saturday Night Live, she appeared as the checkout girl for the Digital Short music video "Jizz in My Pants" by The Lonely Island. In 2009, Sigler starred in the psychological thriller film Beneath the Dark, which originally had a working title of Wake. The same year, she appeared on ABC's Ugly Betty in a five-episode arc. From 2012 to 2013, she appeared as a main character in the short-lived series Guys with Kids. In 2019, Sigler appeared on the game show Pyramid alongside Steve Schirripa. | Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In 2008, Sigler appeared as herself in 13 episodes of the fifth and sixth season of the HBO series Entourage. In the fifth season, she appeared as the love interest of the character Sal 'Turtle' Assante, portrayed by Jerry Ferrara. She returned as a recurring guest star for season six of the series, after becoming Ferrara's real-life girlfriend. On November 17, 2008, Sigler guest-starred as Jillian on the TV series How I Met Your Mother in the episode "Woooo!". On the December 6, 2008 airing of Saturday Night Live, she appeared as the checkout girl for the Digital Short music video "Jizz in My Pants" by The Lonely Island. In 2009, Sigler starred in the psychological thriller film Beneath the Dark, which originally had a working title of Wake. The same year, she appeared on ABC's Ugly Betty in a five-episode arc. From 2012 to 2013, she appeared as a main character in the short-lived series Guys with Kids. In 2019, Sigler appeared on the game show Pyramid alongside Steve Schirripa. | 524375 |
wiki20220301en020_104624 | Jamie-Lynn Sigler | In 2019, Sigler appeared on the game show Pyramid alongside Steve Schirripa. In 2020, Sigler starred as a featured player in the Adult Swim sitcom Beef House. Music In 2001, Sigler released a pop album called Here to Heaven, which featured the single "Cry Baby". The album was a commercial failure. In 2007, she said she was "embarrassed" by the album and regretted releasing it. In 2012, she collaborated with Romeo Santos on the single "You" and appeared in its music video. Writing In 2002, Sigler co-authored her autobiography, Wise Girl: What I've Learned About Life, Love, and Loss. Modeling Sigler appeared in FHM and was featured in The Girls of FHM 2004. Podcast In September 2019, Sigler began hosting a podcast called Pajama Pants alongside The Sopranos co-star Robert Iler and YouTube comedian Kassem G. | Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In 2019, Sigler appeared on the game show Pyramid alongside Steve Schirripa. In 2020, Sigler starred as a featured player in the Adult Swim sitcom Beef House. Music In 2001, Sigler released a pop album called Here to Heaven, which featured the single "Cry Baby". The album was a commercial failure. In 2007, she said she was "embarrassed" by the album and regretted releasing it. In 2012, she collaborated with Romeo Santos on the single "You" and appeared in its music video. Writing In 2002, Sigler co-authored her autobiography, Wise Girl: What I've Learned About Life, Love, and Loss. Modeling Sigler appeared in FHM and was featured in The Girls of FHM 2004. Podcast In September 2019, Sigler began hosting a podcast called Pajama Pants alongside The Sopranos co-star Robert Iler and YouTube comedian Kassem G. | 524375 |
wiki20220301en020_104625 | Jamie-Lynn Sigler | Podcast In September 2019, Sigler began hosting a podcast called Pajama Pants alongside The Sopranos co-star Robert Iler and YouTube comedian Kassem G. Personal life Sigler met Abraxas "A.J." DiScala when she was 19, and he became her manager. They began dating shortly before she turned 21, and married on July 11, 2003. She subsequently changed her name to Jamie-Lynn DiScala. They separated in September 2005, and she resumed using her maiden name. In 2008, Sigler visited Israel through the Birthright Israel program and was moved by the trip, calling Israel "one of the most beautiful, inspiring places [she's] ever been to". She said that the trip gave her a greater understanding of her Jewish ancestry. Also in 2008, she began a relationship with actor Jerry Ferrara, whom she met while guest-starring on Entourage as a love interest of Ferrara's character. They split up in 2009. She later dated football player Mark Sanchez. | Jamie-Lynn Sigler. Podcast In September 2019, Sigler began hosting a podcast called Pajama Pants alongside The Sopranos co-star Robert Iler and YouTube comedian Kassem G. Personal life Sigler met Abraxas "A.J." DiScala when she was 19, and he became her manager. They began dating shortly before she turned 21, and married on July 11, 2003. She subsequently changed her name to Jamie-Lynn DiScala. They separated in September 2005, and she resumed using her maiden name. In 2008, Sigler visited Israel through the Birthright Israel program and was moved by the trip, calling Israel "one of the most beautiful, inspiring places [she's] ever been to". She said that the trip gave her a greater understanding of her Jewish ancestry. Also in 2008, she began a relationship with actor Jerry Ferrara, whom she met while guest-starring on Entourage as a love interest of Ferrara's character. They split up in 2009. She later dated football player Mark Sanchez. | 524375 |
wiki20220301en020_104626 | Jamie-Lynn Sigler | In 2012, Sigler began dating baseball player Cutter Dykstra, the son of former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra. The two became engaged on January 28, 2013, and announced in February 2013 that they were expecting a baby. Sigler gave birth to their son, Beau Kyle Dykstra, on August 28, 2013. They were married in Palm Springs, California, on January 16, 2016. The couple had their second son on January 15, 2018. In January 2016, Sigler revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 20 years old. Filmography Film Television Music videos Discography 2001: Here to Heaven References External links | Jamie-Lynn Sigler. In 2012, Sigler began dating baseball player Cutter Dykstra, the son of former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra. The two became engaged on January 28, 2013, and announced in February 2013 that they were expecting a baby. Sigler gave birth to their son, Beau Kyle Dykstra, on August 28, 2013. They were married in Palm Springs, California, on January 16, 2016. The couple had their second son on January 15, 2018. In January 2016, Sigler revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis when she was 20 years old. Filmography Film Television Music videos Discography 2001: Here to Heaven References External links | 524375 |
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