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Wash
Wash or the Wash may refer to: Industry and sanitation * WASH or WaSH, "water, sanitation and hygiene", three related public health issues * Wash (distilling), the liquid produced by the fermentation step in the production of distilled beverages * Lime wash or whitewash, a low-cost industrial paint Places England * The Wash, the square-mouthed estuary on the northwest margin of East Anglia in England * Wash, Derbyshire, a hamlet in Derbyshire, England United States * Wash Creek, a stream in North Carolina * Washington (state), U.S. state sometimes abbreviated as "Wash." * Blanchard Park, Pomona College, California, commonly known as the Wash * Clio, California, formerly known as Wash People * Wash (pharaoh), an ancient Egyptian predynastic ruler * Wash (singer), an American singer * Wash Hendry (1838–1914), also known as George W. Hendry, American Florida early settler * Martha Wash (born 1953), American singer-songwriter and actress * Todd Wash (born 1968), American foot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wash (1988 Film)
''The Wash'' is a 1988 film directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno and written by Philip Kan Gotanda, adapted from Gotanda's 1985 play of the same name. It tells the story of a newly separated nisei couple, husband Nobu and wife Masi, and their individual and collective struggles with their past, which along with their marriage centered on Japanese tradition, despite their residing in the United States. Plot After what is implied to be many stressful years of mistreatment, Masi has recently left Nobu early in the story, due to his intolerably sexist nature, is able to move on, and begins dating the widower doctor Sadao. Nobu does not similarly move on and begins to panic at the loss of Masi, although he still dates widowed restaurant owner Kiyoko as a way to get free meals. As a result of Masi's "abandonment", as Nobu tends to classify it, Nobu is forced to confront both his traumatic memories of the Japanese American internment camps, which the story establishes as the root of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washer (other)
Washer most commonly refers to: * Washer (hardware), a thin usually disc-shaped plate with a hole in the middle typically used with a bolt or nut * Washing machine, for cleaning clothes Washer may also refer to: *Dishwasher, a machine for cleaning dishware, cookware and cutlery * Dishwasher (occupation), a person who cleans dishware, cookware and cutlery *Washer, a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder who washes her/his hands compulsively * Washer method, a mathematical formula for finding volume * Washer pitching, an outdoor game involving tossing discs at a target People with the surname * Arthur Washer (1855–1910), New Zealand cricketer * Buck Washer (1882–1955), American baseball pitcher * Jean Washer (1894–1972), Belgian tennis player *Mal Washer (born 1945), Australian politician * Paul Washer (born 1961), American Christian preacher * Philippe Washer (1924–2015), Belgian tennis player and son of Jean Washer * Thomas Washer, Virginia colonist and politician ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Car Wash (other)
A car wash is a facility for cleaning automobiles. Car wash or carwash may also refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films and soundtracks * ''Car Wash'' (film), a 1976 film ** ''Car Wash'' (soundtrack), a soundtrack album to the 1976 film *** "Car Wash" (song), a song by Rose Royce from the 1976 film soundtrack, later covered by Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliott Television (Alphabetical by series title) * "Car Wash" (1999), a season 3 episode of '' Ally McBeal'' * "Car Wash" (sometimes "Carwash") (1993), a season 3 episode of ''Beavis and Butt-head ''Beavis and Butt-Head'' is an American Adult animation, adult animated Animated sitcom, sitcom created by Mike Judge. The series follows Beavis and Butt-Head, both voiced by Judge, a pair of teenage slackers characterized by their apathy, Stupi ...'' * "Car Wash" (2000), a season 2 episode of '' Cousin Skeeter'' * "Car Wash" (2008), a season 2 episode of '' Genie in the House'' * "Car Wash" (2008), a season 15 episode ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arroyo (watercourse)
An arroyo ( (from Spanish Language, Spanish ''arroyo'' (, "brook"))) or wash is a dry Stream#Other terminology, watercourse that temporarily or seasonally fills and flows after sufficient rain. Flash floods are common in arroyos following thunderstorms. It is akin to the Catalan language, Catalan rambla, which stems from the Arabic ''rámla'', "dry river". Similar landforms are referred to as ''wadi'' (in North Africa and Western Asia), ''chapp'' in the Gobi, ''laagate'' in the Kalahari, ''donga'' in South Africa, ''nullah'' in India, ''fiumare'' in Italy, and ''dry valley'' in England. The desert dry wash biome is restricted to the arroyos of the southwestern United States. Arroyos provide a water source to desert animals. Types and processes Arroyos can be natural fluvial landforms or constructed flood control channels. The term usually applies to a Grade (slope), sloped or mountainous terrain in xeric and desert climates. In addition: in many rural communities arroyos are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washland
Washland or washes are areas of land adjacent to rivers which are deliberately flooded at times when the rivers are high, to avoid flooding in residential or important agricultural areas. They often provide for overwintering wildfowl, and several include important nature reserves. Examples of washlands include: * The Ouse Washes of Cambridgeshire and Norfolk * The Nene Washes of Cambridgeshire References Landforms Flood control {{geo-term-stub ... [...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] |
Bon Iver (album)
''Bon Iver'' (; officially known as ''Bon Iver, Bon Iver'') is the second studio album from American indie folk band Bon Iver, released on June 17, 2011. The album is composed of 10 songs and was seen as a new musical direction for the band. The album was commercially successful, debuting at number one on the Norwegian Albums Chart and the Danish Albums Chart, and number two on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart. It sold 104,000 copies in its first week in the United States. , the album has sold a total of 629,000 copies in the United States. It received widespread acclaim from critics, some of whom named it one of the best albums of 2011. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2012 ceremony, while the song "Holocene" was nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. History Bon Iver's second album was rumored to be titled ''Letters for Marvin'' but was later confirmed to be ''Bon Iver''. "I brought in a lot of people to change my voice � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wash (song)
"The Wash" is a collaborative single by American rappers Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, recorded for and released as the second and final single from '' The Wash soundtrack''. The song was produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Pooh. The song makes many references towards the lyrics in one of Dr. Dre's biggest hits, " Nuthin' but a "G" Thang". Former Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) American League East, East Division. Founded in as one of the Ameri ... second baseman Dustin Pedroia used the beginning of the song as his batting music until his retirement. In some territories, the song was a packaged as a double A-side with Bad Intentions, the lead single from ''The Wash''. Track listing * CD single # "The Wash" - 3:20 # "The Next Episode" (Instrumental) - 2:42 * 12" vinyl # "The Wash" (Radio Mix) - 3:20 # "The Wash" (LP Version) - 3:2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wash (song)
Wash or the Wash may refer to: Industry and sanitation * WASH or WaSH, "water, sanitation and hygiene", three related public health issues * Wash (distilling), the liquid produced by the fermentation step in the production of distilled beverages * Lime wash or whitewash, a low-cost industrial paint Places England * The Wash, the square-mouthed estuary on the northwest margin of East Anglia in England * Wash, Derbyshire, a hamlet in Derbyshire, England United States * Wash Creek, a stream in North Carolina * Washington (state), U.S. state sometimes abbreviated as "Wash." * Blanchard Park, Pomona College, California, commonly known as the Wash * Clio, California, formerly known as Wash People * Wash (pharaoh), an ancient Egyptian predynastic ruler * Wash (singer), an American singer * Wash Hendry (1838–1914), also known as George W. Hendry, American Florida early settler * Martha Wash (born 1953), American singer-songwriter and actress * Todd Wash (born 1968), Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wash (Prison Break Episode)
The second season of ''Prison Break'', an American serial drama television series, commenced airing in the United States on August 21, 2006, on Mondays at 8:00 pm ( EST) on Fox. ''Prison Break'' is produced by Adelstein-Parouse Productions, in association with Rat Entertainment, Original Film and 20th Century Fox Television. The season contains 22 episodes, and concluded on April 2, 2007. Series creator Paul Scheuring describes the second season as "'' The Fugitive'' times eight," and likens it to the "second half of '' The Great Escape''." ''Prison Break'' revolves around two brothers: one who has been sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit and his younger sibling, a genius who devises an elaborate plan to help him escape prison. The brothers, along with six other prisoners at Fox River State Penitentiary, manage to escape, and the second season follows a massive manhunt chasing the group. Dubbed the Fox River Eight, the group splits, and members go their way, o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wash (Firefly)
This page lists characters from the television series ''Firefly''. Major characters Malcolm Reynolds Malcolm Reynolds ("Mal"), played by Nathan Fillion, is owner and captain of the Firefly-class spaceship ''Serenity'', and was a volunteer in the war between the Alliance and the Independents (aka "Browncoats"). He got the name for his spaceship from a famous battle he fought and commanded in, the Battle of Serenity Valley. When asked why he named his ship after a lost battle, Zoe comments "Once you're in Serenity, you never leave. You just learn how to live there." He is fiercely loyal to those he calls his crew. Malcolm's main mission is to keep his crew alive and to keep his ship flying. As ''Firefly'' writer Tim Minear stated in an interview: "It's just about getting by. That's always been the mission statement of what the show is—getting by." In "Serenity", Mal says of himself: " f theWind blows northerly, I go North." Screens from ''Serenity'' suggest that Mal was born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
