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Adam's Apple (other)
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An adam's apple, or a laryngeal prominence, is a protrusion in the front of the throat, usually more noticeable in men than in women and children. Adam's apple may also refer to: *Forbidden fruit * ''Adam's Apple'' (film), a 1928 British comedy film *''Adam's Apple'', a 1986 TV movie directed by James Frawley *''Adam's Apples'', a 2005 Danish film * ''Adam's Apple'' (album), a 1966 album by Wayne Shorter * Adam's Apple (horse), a British Thoroughbred racehorse *"Adam's Apple", a 1975 song by Aerosmith from the album '' Toys in the Attic'' *''Adams Apples'', a Ghanaian film series, directed by Shirley Frimpong Manso *Adam's apple, a variety of lumia *"Adam's Apple", a 2017 song by KSI Olajide Olayinka Williams "JJ" Olatunji (born 19 June 1993), better known by his online alias KSI, is an English influencer, professional boxer and musician. He is a co-founding member of YouTube group the Sidemen, the CEO of Misfits Boxing a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam's Apple
The Adam's apple is the protrusion in the neck formed by the angle of the thyroid cartilage surrounding the larynx, typically visible in men, less frequently in women. The prominence of the Adam's apple increases in some men as a secondary male sex characteristic during puberty. Structure The topographic structure which is externally visible and colloquially called the "Adam's apple" is caused by an anatomical structure of the thyroid cartilage called the laryngeal prominence or laryngeal protuberance protruding and forming a "bump" under the skin at the front of the throat. All human beings with a normal anatomy have a laryngeal protuberance of the thyroid cartilage. This prominence is typically larger and more externally noticeable in adult males. There are two reasons for this phenomenon. Firstly, the structural size of the thyroid cartilage in males tends to increase during puberty, and the laryngeal protuberance becomes more anteriorly focused. Secondly, the larynx, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Forbidden Fruit
In Abrahamic religions, forbidden fruit is a name given to the fruit growing in the Garden of Eden that God commands mankind Taboo#In religion and mythology, not to eat. In the biblical story, Adam and Eve eat the fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and are exiled from Eden: As a metaphor outside of the Abrahamic religions, the phrase typically refers to any indulgence or pleasure that is considered illegal or immoral. Biblical story The story of the Book of Genesis places the first man and woman, Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, where they may eat the fruit of many trees, but are forbidden by God to eat from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. In Genesis 3, a Serpents in the Bible, serpent tempts the woman: Desiring this knowledge, the woman eats the forbidden fruit and gives some to the man, who also eats it. They become aware of their nakedness and make fig-leaf clothes, and hide themselves when God approaches. When confronted, Adam tells God t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam's Apple (film)
''Adam's Apple'' is a 1928 British silent film, silent comedy film directed by Tim Whelan, in his directorial debut. It starred Monty Banks, Lena Halliday and Judy Kelly. It was made by British International Pictures at their Elstree Studios (Shenley Road), Elstree Studios.Wood p.65 Premise An American on his honeymoon in Paris, organises the kidnapping of his interfering mother-in-law. Cast * Monty Banks as Monty Adams * Gillian Dean as Ruth Appleby * Lena Halliday as Mrs. Appleby * Judy Kelly as Vamp * Colin Kenny (actor), Colin Kenny as Husband * Dino Galvani as Crook * Hal Gordon as Drunk * Charles O'Shaughnessy as Official References Bibliography * Low, Rachael. ''History of the British Film, 1918-1929''. George Allen & Unwin, 1971. * Wood, Linda. ''British Films 1927-1939''. British Film Institute, 1986. External links * 1928 films 1928 comedy films 1928 directorial debut films Silent British comedy films 1920s English-language films Films directed by Tim Whela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Frawley
James Joseph Frawley (September 29, 1936 – January 22, 2019) was an American director and actor. He was a member of the Actors Studio since around 1961. He was best known for directing '' The Muppet Movie'' (1979), and '' The Monkees'' television series. Career Born in Houston, Texas, Frawley had a short-lived acting career, appearing in supporting roles in film and television from 1963 to 1966. A memorable appearance was the role of Hawaii District Attorney Alvarez in the 1965 '' Perry Mason'' episode "The Case of the Feather Cloak." In 1966, he was hired as a director for the new series '' The Monkees,'' he ended up directing half of the series 58 episodes. He began a career of over four decades as a director. TV series he directed included '' Cagney & Lacey,'' '' Magnum, P.I.,'' ''Smallville,'' '' Ghost Whisperer,'' and ''Judging Amy,'' along with many others. He directed occasional feature films and television films, most notably '' The Muppet Movie'' in 1979, in which h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam's Apples
''Adam's Apples'' () is a 2005 Danish-language black comedy-drama film directed and written by Anders Thomas Jensen. The film revolves around the theme of the Book of Job. The main roles are played by Ulrich Thomsen and Mads Mikkelsen. Plot Neo-Nazi gang leader Adam is granted parole from prison for participating in a rehabilitation program, where he joins the aggressive Saudi gas station robber Khalid and the kleptomaniac rapist Gunnar. The community is headed by the priest Ivan, who believes firmly and blindly in the goodness of man, and is seemingly oblivious to the ongoing misconduct and aggression of his charges. Ivan tells Adam to choose a goal for himself to complete his rehabilitation. Trying to mock the priest, Adam chooses the goal of baking an apple pie. Ivan accepts, but stipulates that making the pie includes grooming and harvesting the churchyard apple tree. Adam is loath to complete his task, especially because at first crows attack the apples, and later most o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam's Apple (album)
''Adam's Apple'' is the tenth album by post-bop jazz artist Wayne Shorter. Recorded in 1966 and released in 1967, it included the first recording of his composition " Footprints", later recorded by the Miles Davis Quintet for the album '' Miles Smiles'' (1967). Shorter is featured with pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Reggie Workman and drummer Joe Chambers. The CD release includes the Hancock composition "The Collector" (also known as " Teo's Bag") as a bonus track. Reception Writing in Jazz Journal, Mark Gardner urged readers, "For goodness sake don’t miss this one." Gardner called the record "a tour de force for Shorter the soloist as distinct from Shorter the composer." '' [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adam's Apple (horse)
Adam's Apple (1924 – 1946) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning a British Classic, the 2000 Guineas Stakes. Background Adam's Apple was sired by Pommern, the 1915 English Triple Crown champion. His dam Mount Whistle was a daughter of the Ascot Gold Cup winner William the Third. Racing career At age two, Adam's Apple won the Soltykoff Stakes at Newmarket Racecourse. He ran third in the 1926 Criterion Stakes at Newmarket Racecourse and third again in the New Stakes at Ascot Racecourse behind Sickle and the winner, Damon. He made four starts as a three-year-old, finishing off the board in three; however, he was ridden to victory by jockey Jack Leach in the 1927 2000 Guineas Stakes, defeating runner-up Call Boy (later The Derby winner), with Sickle third. Stud record After his retirement from racing, Adam's Apple was sold to Argentine breeders.Pryor, Peter, ''The Classic Connection'', Cortney Publications, Luton, 1979. (The National Horseracing Muse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toys In The Attic (album)
Toys in the Attic is a euphemism for insanity; it may also refer to: * ''Toys in the Attic'' (play), a play by Lillian Hellman * ''Toys in the Attic'' (1963 film), the film adaptation of the Hellman play * ''Toys in the Attic'' (2009 film), a stop-motion family film * ''Toys in the Attic'' (album), a 1975 album by American band Aerosmith ** "Toys in the Attic" (song), the title track from the album * "Toys in the attic", a famous line from Pink Floyd song " The Trial" * "Toys in the Attic", a song by the Dutch band Omnia * "Toys in the Attic", an episode of ''Rugrats'' * "Toys in the Attic", an episode of the anime series '' Cowboy Bebop'' {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adams Apples
''Adams Apples'' is a Ghanaian film series, starring Yvonne Okoro, Joselyn Dumas, John Dumelo, Naa Ashorkor Mensa-Doku, Anima Misa Amoah, Adjetey Anang, Helene Asante, SoulKnight Jazz, Jasmine Baroudi, Vincent McCauley, Roselyn Ngissah, Fred Kanebi. The series consists of ten drama feature films, known as "chapters", produced by Ken Attoh and directed by Shirley Frimpong-Manso. The film series follows the life of the Adams' family, which is made up of Doris Adams (Anima Misa Amoah), a widow of an ex-diplomat, and her three daughters; Baaba ( Okoro), Jennifer ( Dumas) and Kuukua ( Mensah-Doku), showing how they deal with their complicated family, love lives, individual secrets, lies and regrets. A spin-off television drama series, with the same title premiered in February 2013, and has since started airing on DStv's Africa Magic; the television series is set a year after the tenth chapter of the film series. Cast *Anima Misa Amoah as Doris Adams *Yvonne Okoro as Baaba Adams Smi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lumia (citrus)
The lumia (''Citrus lumia'' Risso. & Poit., or ''Citrus aurantiifolia'' (Christm. et Panz.) Swingle var. ''lumia'' hort.) is also called the pear lemon (''Citrus'' × ''lumia'' 'pyriformis'), since its shape resembles a pear. It is also called French lime and sometimes sweet lemon, even though it is not necessarily sweet. In German, the lumia is called Birnenlimone, Patriarch-Citrone, Süsse Limone or Birnenlumie; in French it is called ''Poire du commandeur''. In Chinese it is called Lu mi (露蜜), in Japanese Rumii (ル ミー), Vietnamese, Chanh Pháp. The fruit resembles a pear in shape, has a thick peel and is not very juicy. Like a citron, it can grow to a formidable size. Pomum Adami There is a variety of Lumia called ''Pomme d'Adammo'' or Adam's apple, and is also included under the name ''Citrus lumia''; according to Risso & Poit, the variety name is ''pomum adami''. Origin and genetics The most likely origin for the lumia is the Mediterranean basin. The Lumia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
