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The Union (other)
The Union may refer to: Politics * The Union (Germany) or CDU/CSU, the partnership of the German political parties the Christian Democratic Union and the Christian Social Union * The Union (Italy), a former coalition of political parties in Italy Political entities * The European Union, a political and economic union of 27 member states primarily in Europe * The Soviet Union, a federal socialist state that spanned much of Europe and Asia from 1922 to 1991 * The India, Indian Union, a federal parliamentary republic located in South Asia consisting of 28 states and 8 union territories ** Union Government (India), government empowered by the constitution of India as the central legislative, executive, and judicial authority * The United Kingdom, a country that includes Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and many islands within the British Isles ** The Act of Union 1707, which united the kingdoms of Kingdom of England, England and Kingdom of Scotland, Scotland into the Kingdom of Great ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (Germany)
CDU/CSU, unofficially the Union parties ( ) or the Union, is a Centre-right politics, centre-right Christian democracy, Christian democratic and Conservatism, conservative Parliamentary group, political alliance of two List of political parties in Germany, political parties in Germany: the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU) and the Christian Social Union in Bavaria (CSU). The CSU contests elections only in Bavaria, while the CDU operates in the other 15 states of Germany. The CSU also reflects the particular concerns of the largely rural, Catholic Southern Germany, south."Christian Democrat Union/Christian Social Union" Country Studies, Germany. Retrieved 18 December 2016. While the two Christian Democratic parties are commonly described as sister parties, they have shared a common par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (2024 Film)
''The Union'' is a 2024 American Spy film, spy action comedy thriller film directed by Julian Farino from a screenplay by Joe Barton (screenwriter), Joe Barton and David Guggenheim. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alice Lee (actress), Alice Lee, Jackie Earle Haley, and J. K. Simmons. As the story unfolds, the rekindled relationship between Mike and Roxanne adds layers of romantic tension and humor to the intense action, creating a blend of espionage, comedy, and romance. Mike, an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances, must navigate the dangerous world of international intrigue alongside Roxanne, culminating in a thrilling and unpredictable journey. ''The Union'' was released by Netflix on August 16, 2024 to negative reviews. Plot Mike McKenna is a construction worker from Paterson, New Jersey whose life changes unexpectedly when his high school sweetheart Roxanne Hall re-enters his life after 25 years. She is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (professional Wrestling)
The Corporation was a Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Stable, stable in the late 1990s in the Attitude Era in the WWE, World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE). It was led by the McMahon family and was characterized by an authoritarian and corrupt attitude towards more rebellious wrestlers. The Corporation existed throughout 1998 and 1999 and feuded with Stone Cold Steve Austin, Mick Foley, Mankind, D-Generation X (DX), and The Ministry of Darkness, eventually merging with the latter and forming The Corporate Ministry. History The group was put together and led by Professional wrestling authority figures#Owners, WWF chairman Vince McMahon, Mr. McMahon in an attempt to secure control of the WWF and eliminate the more rebellious wrestlers, such as Stone Cold Steve Austin. Previously, McMahon started surrounding himself with an entourage consisting of The Corporate Stooges, Gerald Brisco and Pat Patterson (wrestler), Pat Patterson, Professional wrestling authority figure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oxford Union
The Oxford Union Society, commonly referred to as the Oxford Union, is a debating society in the city of Oxford, England, whose membership is drawn primarily from the University of Oxford. Founded in 1823, it is one of Britain's oldest university unions and is widely considered as one of the world's most prestigious private students' societies. The Oxford Union exists independently from the universityOxford Union Society Rules: Rule 69 "Independence" and is distinct from the Oxford University Student Union. The Oxford Union has a tradition of hosting some of the world's most prominent individuals across politics, academia, and popular culture ranging from Albert Einstein and Elton John to Sir Winston Churchill, Ronald Reagan, Queen Elizabeth II and Mahathir Mohamad. Many former Presidents of the Union have gone on to hold high office in the UK and the Commonwealth including William Gladstone, Ted Heath, Boris Johnson, and Benazir Bhutto. History and status Genesis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cambridge Union
The Cambridge Union Society, also known as the Cambridge Union, is a historic debating and free speech society in Cambridge, England, and the largest society in the University of Cambridge. The society was founded in 1815 making it the oldest continuously running debating society in the world. Additionally, the Cambridge Union has served as a model for the foundation of similar societies at several other prominent universities, including the Oxford Union and the Yale Political Union. The Union is a private society with membership open to all students of Cambridge University and Anglia Ruskin University. The Cambridge Union is a registered charity and is completely separate from the Cambridge University Students' Union. The Cambridge Union has a long and extensive tradition of hosting prominent figures from all areas of public life in its chamber, both state- and international-based, including the Dalai Lama, US presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan, Bill Gates, Ste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (The Glorious Sons Album)
''The Union'' is the debut album by Canadian rock band the Glorious Sons. Released on September 14, 2014, ''The Union'' contains the singles "Heavy", "Lightning" and "The Contender", which led to a 2015 Juno Award nomination for Best Rock Album. Singles * "Heavy" * "Lightning" * "The Contender" Featured * "Heavy" featured as the official theme song for WWE's pay-per view event Battleground A battlefield, battleground, or field of battle is the location of a present or historic battle involving ground warfare. It is commonly understood to be limited to the point of contact between opposing forces, though battles may involve troop ... * "The Contender" features on FS1's UFC Fightnight * "The Contender" peaked at #1 on Canadian Rock Radio * "Sometimes on a Sunday" peaked in the top-10 on Active Rock Radio Track listing Personnel * Brett Emmons – lead vocals * Jay Emmons – guitar * Andrew Young – guitar * Chris Huot – bass * Adam Paquette – drums Charts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (The Union Album)
''The Union'' is the eponymous debut album by The Union, the English rock band formed by Thunder guitarist Luke Morley and Peter Shoulder (formerly of Winterville). It was released on 23 August 2010 and features, on a bonus DVD, the band's first concert, at the Garage in London from December 2009. Reception ''BBC The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, England. Originally established in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it evolved into its current sta ...'' reviewed the album on 8 August, calling it "a collaboration which benefits from a perfect pairing of youth and experience" and noting that it "could well be the album of their collective careers". ''Music News'' noted that the "critically acclaimed release" was "a very modern take on classic styles", featuring "impeccable songwriting" and "uniquely powerful and emotive vocals". Track listing All tracks written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (band)
The Union are a British rock band formed in 2009 by Luke Morley, guitarist for Thunder, and Peter Shoulder, formerly of Winterville. History Formation and ''The Union'' After the breakup of Thunder in August 2009, guitarist Luke Morley announced that he had formed a new group with Pete Shoulder, whose previous band, Winterville, had split in 2007. The band was to be called The Union. The pair had met each other eight years previously and had "worked together ever since whenever our previous commitments allowed us time". Chris Childs (also previously in Thunder) and Phil Martini (from Down 'n' Outz) were later named as the bassist and drummer respectively for the band, although not as 'full' members of the group, as they intend to have a more "fluid line-up". The Union made their live debut on 15 December 2009, at The Relentless Garage in London. The show was filmed for a live DVD, which was released with their debut album. It was announced in February 2010 that the band ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (Elton John And Leon Russell Album)
''The Union'' is a collaboration studio album by singer-songwriters Elton John and Leon Russell, released on 19 October 2010 in the US and on 25 October in the UK. This is John's second collaboration album, after 1993's ''Duets (Elton John album), Duets''. This is the first studio release by John since 1979's ''Victim of Love (Elton John album), Victim of Love'' without any of his regular Elton John Band members. It is also his highest charting studio album on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 since 1976's ''Blue Moves'', debuting at No. 3, as well as Russell's highest charting studio album since 1972's ''Carney (Leon Russell album), Carney''. ''The Union'' was No. 3 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 30 Best Albums of 2010.The 30 Best Albums of 2010 . ''Rolling Stone'' (25 December 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wendell Dabney
Wendell Phillips Dabney (4 November 1865, in Richmond, Virginia – 3 June 1952, in Cincinnati) was an influential civil rights organizer, author, and musician as well as a newspaper editor and publisher in Cincinnati, Ohio. He wrote various books and pamphlets including ''Cincinnati's Colored Citizens''. Career Dabney was born in Richmond, Virginia, months after the end of the American Civil War to former slaves John Marchall Dabney (1824–1900) and Elizabeth Foster ''(maiden;'' 1834–1907). Formal education Wendell Dabney was a talented musician and graduated from Richmond High School in the first integrated graduation ceremony at Richmond High School. Richmond public schools were segregated, and the graduating black seniors were supposed to hold their ceremony in a church, while white seniors graduated from a theater. The black students protested, managing to force the school to hold an integrated graduation in the school auditorium, although seating was segregated by r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (newspaper)
''The Union'' is a daily newspaper serving Grass Valley and Nevada County, California. It provides news coverage of the local and regional level. Sections include news, sports, opinion, entertainment, and more. The paper has a daily print circulation of over 14,000 copies and also publishes an online edition. History ''The Union'' began publication as the ''Grass Valley Daily Morning Union'' on October 28, 1864. Jim Townsend and Henry Meyer Blumenthal founded the paper to support the Union cause and the re-election of Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Although the paper was founded for the purpose of supporting Lincoln's candidacy, Townsend immediately tried to sell the venture to a rival newspaper that supported the candidacy of George B. McClellan, Lincoln's Democratic Party rival. Blumenthal ousted Townsend and continued supporting Lincoln. The day before the election, a group of men led by John Rollin Ridge went to the offices of the newspaper and assaulted Blumenthal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Union (Marvel Team)
The Union is a UK superhero team that appears in comic books published by Marvel comics. The Union appeared in the crossover event called ''King in Black'' alongside other well known comic book heroes and teams, and faced off against known foes and new foes not yet fought by any Marvel superhero or team. Publication history The Union is a five issue mini series that first appeared in December 2020 with Union #1. The Union was originally due to be released as a part of the " Empyre" event, but was moved and rewritten to fit into the "King in Black" event due to issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Union (comics) Team Publication History On December 02, 2020, The Union appeared in The Union #1 as part of the ''King in Black'' crossover event. On 29 September 2021, The Union appeared in '' Marvels'' #5. On 15 May 2024 The Union appeared in ''Union Jack the Ripper: Blood Hunt'' #1-3 with Bulldog featuring as a supporting character. Fictional team history The Union ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
