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Anchor (other)
An anchor is a device that attaches to the sea bottom to prevent a boat from drifting. Anchor may also refer to: Devices * Sea anchor, a device to slow the drift of a vessel without use of the seabed * Earth anchor, a device to support structures, used in geotechnical and construction applications * Anchor bolt, to attach objects or structures to concrete * Anchor (climbing), used in rock climbing * Anchor plate, to strengthen buildings * Anchor, part of a microdermal implant in body modification * Anchor escapement, a type of escapement used in pendulum clocks * Screw anchor, to secure a screw in a brittle material * Boat anchor (metaphor), a colloquial term for outdated equipment * Digital anchor, uses GPS and electronic compass to hold a boat's position Places * Anchor, Illinois, US * Anchor, Kentucky, US * Anchor, Shropshire, a village in England * Anchor, Texas, US Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Anchor (Autumn Hill album), ''Anchor'' (Autumn Hill album), 2015 * Anch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchor
An anchor is a device, normally made of metal, used to secure a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin ', which itself comes from the Greek (). Anchors can either be temporary or permanent. Permanent anchors are used in the creation of a mooring, and are rarely moved; a specialist service is normally needed to move or maintain them. Vessels carry one or more temporary anchors, which may be of different designs and weights. A sea anchor is a drag device, not in contact with the seabed, used to minimize drift of a vessel relative to the water. A drogue is a drag device used to slow or help steer a vessel running before a storm in a following or overtaking sea, or when crossing a bar in a breaking sea. Anchoring Anchors achieve holding power either by "hooking" into the seabed, or weight, or a combination of the two. The weight of the anchor chain can be more than that of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchor (EP)
''Anchor'' is the third extended play album by Australian alternative/rock group, Birds of Tokyo. It was released in April 2015 and peaked at number 23. It was certified platinum. The EP was written and recorded in Los Angeles which became Birds of Tokyo's home base for most of 2014. "As we were writing through that time, there was so much going on for us there in L.A.," Ian Kenny explained. "There was lots of shows and we were constantly in and out of the studio with a lot of commitments so we felt like fairly restless creatures – and we were considering calling the EP Restless Creatures," he revealed. The band toured Australia throughout May and June 2016. Reception Jamie Parmenter from Renowned for Sound gave the album 4 out of 5 saying: "Anchor is a brave and bold EP. The band has really focused their energies onto creating something with a different atmosphere to previous work, and it’s really paid off." Track listing # "Anchor An anchor is a device, normally ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchor Bible Series
The Anchor Bible Series, which consists of a commentary series, a Bible dictionary, and a reference library, is a scholarly and Commerce, commercial co-venture which was begun in 1956, with the publication of individual volumes in the List of biblical commentaries, commentary series. Over 1,000 scholars—representing Judaism, Jewish, Catholic Church, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Church, Eastern Orthodox, Protestantism, Protestant, Islam, Muslim, Secularity, secular, and other traditions—have contributed to the project. Their works offer discussions that reflect a range of viewpoints across a wide theological spectrum. more than 120 volumes had been published, initially under oversight of the series' founding General Editor David Noel Freedman (1956–2008), and subsequently under John J. Collins (2008–2025). Each volume was originally published by Doubleday (publisher), Doubleday (a division of Random House, Inc.), but in 2007, the series was acquired by Yale University Press. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Anchor (newspaper)
''The Anchor'' is a student newspaper at Rhode Island College, established in 1928. It is student-run and published weekly during the academic year. Editorial decisions are made by a majority vote of its student editorial board. As of September 2021, articles are posted online weekly on Monday, with a print edition published once a month. Notable alumni * Al Gomes, music producer and songwriter * Danny Smith, executive producer (''Family Guy ''Family Guy'' is an American animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series premiered on January 31, 1999, following Super Bowl XXXIII, with the rest of the first season airing from April 11, 1999. Th ...'') References External links Official websiteOnline archiveat Rhode Island College, James P. Adams Library Digital Collections {{DEFAULTSORT:Anchor (newspaper), The Newspapers established in 1928 Student newspapers published in Rhode Island 1928 establishments in Rhode Island ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finding Nemo
''Finding Nemo'' is a 2003 American animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt Disney Pictures. The film was directed by Andrew Stanton, co-directed by Lee Unkrich, and produced by Graham Walters, from a screenplay written by Stanton, Bob Peterson (filmmaker), Bob Peterson, and David Reynolds (screenwriter), David Reynolds, based on a story by Stanton. The film stars the voices of Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, Alexander Gould, Willem Dafoe, and Geoffrey Rush. It tells the story of an overprotective clownfish named Marlin (Brooks) who, along with a forgetful regal blue tang named Dory (DeGeneres), searches for his missing son Nemo (Gould). Along the way, Marlin learns to take risks and comes to terms with Nemo taking care of himself. Pre-production of the film began in 1997. The inspiration for ''Finding Nemo'' sprang from multiple experiences, going back to Stanton's childhood, when he loved going to the dentist to see the fish tank, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchor (film)
''Anchor'' () is a 2022 South Korean mystery-thriller film directed by Jung Ji-yeon. It stars Chun Woo-hee, Shin Ha-kyun and Lee Hye-young, and was released on April 20. Plot Jung Se-ra is a highly competitive and ambitious newsanchor who lives with her domineering mother So-jeong. So-jeong pressures Se-ra to be a successful news anchor much like herself in the past during her glory days in front of the camera at the cost of Se-ra mental health and her relationship with her husband. Se-ra is separated from her estrange husband who is a hedge fund manager and keep pushing to get pregnant. At the station, she is threatened by a much younger and vibrant newcomer who threatens her position. Five minutes before a live broadcast, a woman calls her for help as someone is breaking into her home and prepares to murder both her and her daughter. Thinking is a prank call since the woman calls her instead of the police, Sera ignores her pledge for help. However, Sera cannot hide her uneas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Novo Amor
Ali John Meredith-Lacey (born 11 August 1991), better known under his stage name Novo Amor, is a Welsh multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, sound designer and producer. Lacey rose to prominence after the release of his debut EP ''Woodgate, NY'' in March 2014. Career Lacey was born on 11 August 1991 and brought up in Llanidloes, Wales and now resides in Cardiff. ''Drift,'' a two-track single self-released in 2012, was Lacey's first release as Novo Amor. Lacey's first Novo Amor EP, ''Woodgate, NY'', was released 31 March 2014 on Norwegian label Brilliance Records. Building on the success of the EP, Lacey released the single "Faux", a collaboration with Ed Tullett, on Dumont Dumont and Brilliance Records on 23 June 2014. In the same month, Lacey also signed to UK publisher BDi Music, part of Bucks Music Group. "Callow", a further single as Novo Amor, was released 17 November 2014. This was followed by "Welcome to the Jungle", a Guns N' Roses cover for an AXE/Lynx adverti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victorious (Skillet Album)
''Victorious'' is the tenth studio album by American Christian rock band Skillet, released on August 2, 2019. The album was announced on May 7, 2019, and a lyric video was released for the track "Legendary" at the same time on the band's YouTube channel. The band released the song "You Ain't Ready" on July 26, 2019, as a promotional single. "Legendary" was later chosen to be the new theme song for a new look '' WWE Raw'', which debuted in 2019. Background and recording Skillet released their previous studio album, '' Unleashed'', in 2016. During the production stage for ''Victorious'', lead singer John Cooper and his wife, Korey, solely produced half of the album while joining Seth Mosley and Mike "X" O'Connor for two other songs. Composition In an interview with Radio.com, lead singer John Cooper said the album was composed of fight songs and that he wanted to let others know that "you can be victorious through the trials of life, but life is going to suck sometimes". In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Falling Away (album)
''Falling Away'' is the second album by American rock band Crossfade, released on August 29, 2006. After this album, Crossfade parted ways with Columbia Records. The album spawned three singles: "Invincible", "Drown You Out", and "Already Gone". The song "Breathing Slowly" was also on the band's earliest album, ''Numb'', which they released in 1999 under the name the Nothing. Track listing All tracks written by Ed Sloan and Mitch James. Music videos A music video of the song "Invincible" was released shortly after the song was released. A live video of "Drown You Out" was released as well, but features the band's new guitarist Les Hall and bassist Mitch James singing Sahaj Ticotin's vocal part of the song. Personnel ;Crossfade * Ed Sloan – guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals * Mitch James – bass, backing vocals, shared lead vocals * James Branham – drums, percussion ;Additional personnel * Sahaj Ticotin – background vocals Production * Crossfade – producer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stanley Climbfall
''Stanley Climbfall'' is the second studio album by American rock band Lifehouse. It was released on September 17, 2002, through DreamWorks Records. It was produced by Ron Aniello, the producer of the band's first record, '' No Name Face'' (2000). Supported by the singles " Spin" and "Take Me Away", the album debuted at number seven on the ''Billboard'' 200 but did not perform as well commercially as ''No Name Face''. "Take Me Away" peaked at number 22 on ''Billboard'''s Adult Pop Songs chart. ''Stanley Climbfall'' has sold over one million copies domestically. Critical reception ''Stanley Climbfall'' received mixed reviews from critics, who both praised and criticized lead singer Jason Wade's songwriting and the album's repetitive sound. ''Billboard'' published a positive review of the album, with writer L. F. describing it as "as close to bullet-proof as one can get...meticulously measured and carefully designed" and Wade as a "top-shelf songwriter" with a "knack for w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Am Empire
I Am Empire is an American rock band from San Jose, California. Formed in 2008, the band currently consists of Austin Lyons (lead vocals) and Joshua Case (bass and vocals). The band's first label release, ''Kings'', was released by Tooth & Nail Records on January 25, 2011 and has since made ''Billboards Top Christian Albums and Top Heatseekers charts. History The band originally went by the name Vespera, but after unsuccessful touring, two member departures, and legal threats from another band with the same name, they took the name I Am Empire in August 2008. Following the name change, the band independently released a self-titled album, ''I Am Empire'', in April 2009. While the album itself did not chart, its two singles, "You're A Fake" and "The Elevator", peaked at No. 15 and No. 11 on Billboard/ R&R's Christian Rock chart. They toured through the remainder of 2009 and toured in 2010 including an appearance at SXSW. Features on AOL.com, KingsofA&R, and Myspace Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anchors (Will Hoge Album)
''Anchors'' is the tenth studio album by country music musician Will Hoge released on August 11, 2017. Background After touring for his previous album, ''Small Town Dreams'', Hoge disbanded his group and started to write songs at home and toured solo. After a period of depression, Hoge saw his children get together in the family garage and perform songs. Hoge said, "I watched from the bedroom window and it was like a portal back to the time when you’re not thinking about touring companies or LLCs or insurance for employees...I was 16 or 17 when I got my first guitar and wanted to write songs and wanted to do this professionally. Seeing them really over the next couple of days helped me re-center what I wanted to do and I wrote that song, ’17.'" Reception The album has been met with positive reception. Writing for AllMusic, Thom Jurek called the album "honest" and Hoge a "master storyteller". Track listing Personnel Adapted from LP liner notes *Will Hoge Will Hoge (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
