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LIBRA
Libra generally refers to: * Libra (constellation), a constellation * Libra (astrology), an astrological sign based on the star constellation Libra may also refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Libra'' (novel), a 1988 novel by Don DeLillo Music * ''Libra'' (Gary Bartz album), 1968 * ''Libra'' (Julio Iglesias album), 1985 * ''Libra'' (Lali album), 2020 * ''Libra'' (Toni Braxton album), 2005 * '' The L.I.B.R.A.'', 2020 album by T.I. Fictional entities * Libra Dohko, a manga ''Saint Seiya'' character * Libra (Marvel Comics), Gustav Brandt, the character most commonly associated with the name * Libra (DC Comics), a DC Comics villain who is one of the leading characters in ''Final Crisis'' Organizations * Libra Association, an oversight body for the digital currency Diem * Libra Group, a multinational conglomerate business based in New York and London * LIBRA, a former Croatian liberal democratic political party that is now part of the Croatian People's Party – Liberal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diem (digital Currency)
Diem (formerly known as Libra) was a permissioned blockchain-based stablecoin payment system proposed by the American social media company Facebook. The plan also included a private currency implemented as a cryptocurrency. The launch was originally planned to be in 2020, but only rudimentary experimental code was released. The project, currency, and transactions would have been managed and cryptographically entrusted to the Diem Association, a membership organization of companies from payment, technology, telecommunication, online marketplace and venture capital, and nonprofits. Before December 2020, the project was called "Libra", although this was changed to Diem following legal challenges regarding its name and logo. The project generated backlash from government regulators in the European Union (EU), the United States, other countries, and among the general public over monetary sovereignty, financial stability, privacy, and antitrust concerns which ultimately helped kil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra Group
Libra Group is a privately held international holding company operating in a variety of industries. Its 20 operating entities include businesses across six continents, in six sectors: aerospace, renewable energy, hotels and hospitality services, real estate, maritime, and diversified investments.Libra Group – Official website Retrieved January 11, 2017."Company Overview of Libra Holdings Ltd." ''''. Retrieved March 16 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra (constellation)
Libra is a constellation of the zodiac and is located in the Southern celestial hemisphere. Its name is Latin for weighing scales. Its old astronomical symbol is (♎︎). It is fairly faint, with no apparent magnitude, first magnitude stars, and lies between Virgo (constellation), Virgo to the west and Scorpius to the east. Beta Librae, also known as Zubeneschamali, is the brightest star in the constellation. Three star systems are known to have planets. Features Stars Overall, there are 83 stars within the constellation's borders brighter than or equal to apparent magnitude 6.5. The brightest stars in Libra form a quadrilateral, quadrangle that distinguishes it for the unaided observer. Traditionally, Alpha and Beta Librae are considered to represent the scales' balance beam, while Gamma and Sigma are the weighing pans. Alpha Librae, called Zubenelgenubi, is a multiple star system divisible into two stars when seen through binoculars, The primary (Alpha2 Librae) is a blue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libras
Brazilian Sign Language ( ) is the sign language used by deaf communities of Brazil. It is commonly known in short as Libras (). Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) is a well-established language and legally recognized.Libras law (in Portuguese) Several dictionaries, instructional videos, and a number of articles on the linguistic nuances of the language have been published. It is a natural language of Brazil, but it exhibits influences of French Sign Language, therefore sharing similarities with other sign languages across Europe and the Americas. Additionally, Libras has regional dialects across Brazil, reflecting the diverse sociocultural differences in the country. Recognition and status Libras is not merely a form of gesturing within the Portuguese language used to communicate; rather, it stands as a distinct langua ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra (Lali Album)
''Libra'' is the fourth studio album by Argentine singer Lali Espósito, Lali, released on 12 November 2020 by Sony Music Latin, Sony Music Argentina. The singer worked with a variety of producers and co-writers on the album, including Rafa Arcaute, Rafael Arcaute, Tainy, Fito Páez, Camilo Echeverry, Camilo, Mau y Ricky, Julio Reyes, Abraham Mateo, Big One, Rec808, and JonTheProducer, among others. The album expands on the Pop music, pop sound of its predecessors, ''A Bailar (Lali album), A Bailar'' (2014), ''Soy (Lali album), Soy'' (2016) and ''Brava (Lali album), Brava'' (2018), while incorporating elements of Hip hop music, hip hop, Trap music, trap, Contemporary R&B, R&B, reggaeton, and urban pop. Precisely, ''Libra'' finds Lali looking for a balance between her signature pop sound, which she defines as her "essence", and these new urban elements that she had been incorporating into her music since ''Brava''. Cazzu, Mau y Ricky, Noriel and CNCO make guest appearances in the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra (Toni Braxton Album)
''Libra'' is the sixth studio album by American singer Toni Braxton, released on September 27, 2005, by Blackground Records. It marked Braxton's debut on the label, following her split with longtime record company Arista Records in 2003 after the release of her album '' More Than a Woman'' (2002), which was commercially less successful than its predecessors. The album's title is a reference to Braxton's astrological sign, Libra. Upon its release, the album debuted at number four on the ''Billboard'' 200 and at number two on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums album, selling 114,000 copies in its first week. It has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on November 4, 2005, having sold over 441,000 copies in the United States to date. Singles such as " Please" and " Trippin' (That's the Way Love Works)" failed to sell or chart noticeably on both the pop and the R&B charts, although " The Time of Our Lives", Braxton's collaboration with the group Il Di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra (astrology)
Libra (; , Latin for "scales") is the seventh astrological sign in the zodiac. It spans 180°–210° celestial longitude. The Sun transits this sign on average between September 22 and October 23. The symbol of the scales is based on the Scales of Justice held by Themis, the Greek personification of divine law and custom. She became the inspiration for modern depictions of Lady Justice. The ruling planet of Libra is Venus along with Taurus. Libra is the only zodiac sign that is represented by an object; the other eleven signs are represented by either an animal or a mythological character though some depictions feature a man holding the scales with his hands. Astrological associations Libra is the cardinal modality of the three air signs, the others being Gemini and Aquarius. Libra is symbolized by the scales and is associated with the Roman deity '' Iustitia''. According to the writer Manilius, Roman judges are born under the sign of Libra. The Moon was said to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra (Chinese Astronomy)
According to traditional Chinese uranography, the modern constellation Libra is located within the eastern quadrant of the sky, which is symbolized as the Azure Dragon of the East (東方青龍, ''Dōng Fāng Qīng Lóng''). The name of the western constellation in modern Chinese is 天秤座 (''tiān chèng zuò''), meaning "the celestial steelyard constellation". Stars The map of Chinese constellation in constellation Libra area consists of: See also *Chinese astronomy *Traditional Chinese star names *Chinese constellations Traditional Chinese astronomy has a system of dividing the celestial sphere into asterisms or constellations, known as "officials" ( Chinese ''xīng guān''). The Chinese asterisms are generally smaller than the constellations of Hellenisti ... References {{reflist External linksLibra – Chinese associations香港太空館https://web.archive.org/web/20120813070951/http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Space/Research/c_index.htm 研究資源] *中國 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra (DC Comics)
Libra is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. He first appeared in ''Justice League of America'' #111 (May–June 1974), where he formed the first incarnation of the Injustice Gang. Libra made his return with a leading role in ''Final Crisis'' in 2008. Publication history Libra's only major appearance, prior to his appearance in ''Final Crisis'', was in ''Justice League, Justice League of America'' #111–112, in 1974. In 2004, he made a brief cameo in the ''JLA/Avengers'' crossover (#4) by Kurt Busiek and George Pérez. ''Final Crisis'' writer Grant Morrison explained the reason for picking an obscure villain:"ALL STAR GRANT MORRISON I: Final Crisis" ''Comic Book Resources'', 15 April 2008. The reason I chose them was because Libra came from my favorite ever ru ... |
Libra (Julio Iglesias Album)
''Libra (Pound)'' is a Julio Iglesias album released in 1985. The album was his first to reach number-one on the Latin Pop Album charts. Around this time, Iglesias returned to his roots, singing in his native Spanish again, although it had one English-language track, his version of Cole Porter's legendary classic " I've Got You Under My Skin". It was released as a single, and became a minor hit around Europe. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications See also *List of best-selling Latin albums Latin music has an ambiguous meaning in the music industry due to differing definitions of the term "Latin". For example, the Latin music market in the United States defines Latin music as any release that is mostly sung in Spanish, regardless ... * List of ''Billboard'' Latin Pop Albums number ones from the 1980s References Bibliography * {{Authority control 1985 albums Julio Iglesias albums 1980s Spanish-language album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libra (Marvel Comics)
Libra is the name of several fictional characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Publication history The original Libra first appeared in '' Avengers'' #72 (Jan. 1970), and was created by Roy Thomas and Sal Buscema. The character subsequently appears in: * ''The Avengers'' #80–82 (Sept.–Nov. 1970), * ''Daredevil'' #69 (Oct. 1970), * ''Iron Man'' #33–36 (Jan.–April 1971), * ''Daredevil'' #73 (Feb. 1971), * ''The Avengers'' #120–125 (Feb.–July 1974), #130–134 (Dec. 1974–April 1975), * ''Giant-Size Avengers'' #3 (Feb. 1975), * ''The Avengers'' #135 (May 1975), * ''Giant-Size Avengers'' #4 (June 1975), * ''Iron Man'' #184–185 (July–Aug. 1984), * '' The West Coast Avengers'' vol. 2 #26 (Nov. 1987), * '' Avengers Forever'' #1–12 (Dec. 1998–Feb. 2000). Libra appeared as part of the "Zodiac" entry in ''The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition'' #20. Fictional character biography Gustav Brandt German soldier Gus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
