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Sam Hall (racehorse Trainer)
Samuel or Sam Hall may refer to: *Sam B. Hall Jr. (1924–1994), U.S. Representative from Texas *Sam Hall (diver) (1937–2014), American Olympic diver and member of the Ohio House of Representatives * "Sam Hall" (song), an English folk song *Sam Hall (writer) (1921–2014), American screenwriter *Sam Hall (skier) (born 1988), Australian freestyle skier *Samantha Hall (born 1982), Australian environmental researcher * Samuel A. Hall (died 1887), associate justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia *Samuel Carter Hall (1800–1889), Irish journalist * Samuel H. P. Hall (1804–1877), New York politician *Samuel Read Hall (1795–1877), American educator * Samuel Hall (inventor) (1782–1863), English inventor *Samuel Hall (judoka) (born 1995), British judoka *Samuel Hall (politician), lieutenant governor of Indiana 1840–1843 *Samuel Hall (printer) (1740–1807), American publisher and printer * Sam Hall (rugby league), rugby league player * ''Sam Hall'' (story), a story by Poul Anderso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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''Dead Island'' is a 2011 action role-playing game developed by Techland and published by Deep Silver. Released for Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the game is centered on the challenge of surviving a zombie-infested open world with a major emphasis on melee combat. The plot focuses on four playable survivors trying to survive and escape off the fictional island of Banoi. The game was announced at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo, but delayed until 2011. The game's cinematic announcement trailer was met with controversy over its depiction of a dead child. However reception was nonetheless positive, with praise going towards the emotional impact, animation and story, with the trailer being held as one of the best in any medium. The game was released in 2011. September for North America/Europe and in October for Japan. Despite the pre-release acclaim, the game received generally lukewarm reviews. While praised for its atmosphere, gameplay and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Hall (inventor)
Samuel Hall (baptised 1782 – 21 November 1863) was an English inventor and engineer. Life Hall was the second son of Robert Hall, a cotton manufacturer and bleacher, of Basford, Nottingham, where he was baptised on 17 March 1782. He was an elder brother of Marshall Hall, the physiologist. He took out patents in 1817 and 1823 for "gassing" lace and net, which consisted in passing the fabric rapidly through a row of gas flames, all the loose fibres being thus removed without damage to the lace. The process exercised an important influence upon the lace trade of Nottingham. It brought much wealth to the inventor, but he unfortunately dissipated his fortune in bringing out other inventions. In 1838 Hall patented his "surface condenser", in which the steam is condensed by passing it through a number of small tubes cooled on the outside. It was chiefly intended for use at sea, and it was hoped that the difficulties attending the presence of salt in boilers would be obviated by chargi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Samuel Hall
William Samuel Hall (November 8, 1871 – January 26, 1938) was a dentist and a Canadian federal politician. Hall was elected to the House of Commons of Canada as a Social Credit Party of Canada, Social Credit candidate. He defeated 5 other candidates to win his seat. Hall died 3 years into his term vacating his seat on January 26, 1938. External links * 1871 births 1938 deaths Canadian dentists Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Alberta Social Credit Party of Canada MPs {{Alberta-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Hall (story)
"Sam Hall" is a science fiction novelette by Poul Anderson, first published in ''Astounding Science Fiction'' in August 1953.ISDFB retrieved April 6, 2017 Setting The story is set in a 21st-century in which the United States has descended into (while retaining the outward forms of republican government). In the aftermath of two additional world wars, the US regime now exercises a security hegemony over the entire remainder of the Earth, with only the nations enjoying some form of autonomy. The US also has exclusive control of all human settlements in th ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Hall (rugby League)
Sam Hall (born ) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Castleford Tigers in the Super League. He previously spent time on loan and dual registration from Castleford at the Midlands Hurricanes in League 1, and at the London Broncos in the Championship. Background Hall was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. He studied at Garforth Academy. Hall played junior rugby league for Oulton Raiders. He joined the Castleford Tigers development system aged 14. Playing career Castleford Tigers On 7 February 2020, Hall made his Super League début for the Castleford Tigers ( Heritage No. 998) against the Wigan Warriors. He had been preparing to play for Castleford's reserves, but injuries to teammates saw him drafted into the first team aged 17. Weeks later, he signed full-time with the Tigers on a 2-year contract. Ahead of the 2021 season, Hall aimed for further Super League experience, and said, "it's a hard, hard challenge to break ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Hall (printer)
Samuel Hall (1740-1807), was an Early American publisher and printer, newspaper editor, and an ardent colonial American patriot from Bedford, Massachusetts who was active in this capacity before and during the American Revolution, often printing newspapers and pamphlets in support of American independence. Hall was the founder of '' The Essex Gazette'', the first newspaper published in Salem, Massachusetts in 1768. He often employed his newspaper as a voice supporting colonial grievances over taxation and other actions by the British Parliament that were considered oppressive, and ultimately in support of American independence. Early life and family Samuel Hall was born on November 2, 1740, in Bedford, Massachusetts. He was the son of Jonathan and Anna (Fowle) Hall. His ancestor, John Hall, settled in Bedford around 1675. Moody; Malone (ed.), 1932, v. 8, pp. 141 As a youth Hall served as an apprentice under his uncle, David Fowle, founder and printer of ''The New Hampshire Gaze ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Hall (politician)
Samuel Hall (June 1, 1797 – May 11, 1862) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician who served as the eighth Lieutenant Governor of Indiana from 1840 to 1843. Hall was born in Somerset County, Maryland. He was the son of John A. and Elizabeth (Ward) Hall. The family moved to Kentucky in 1805. In 1814, Samuel Hall moved to Gibson County, Indiana. He also resided in Logansport. In 1820, Hall was admitted to the bar and began practicing law. From 1826 to 1827, Hall was a member of the Indiana University Board of Visitors. Hall helped to found the Princeton Female Academy in Princeton in 1838. A Whig, Hall served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1829 to 1831 and then again from 1845 to 1846 (during this second term he served as chairman of the House's judiciary committee). Hall served as judge of Indiana's 4th Circuit Court. From 1836 to 1837, he served on the State Board of Internal Improvements. From 1840 to 1843, Hall served as Lieutenant Governor un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Hall (judoka)
Samuel Hall (born 20 August 1995) is a British judoka. Judo career Hall is a four times champion of Great Britain, winning the British Judo Championships in 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021. He is the gold medallist of the 2021 Judo Grand Prix Zagreb in the -60 kg category. At the 2021 Judo Grand Slam Abu Dhabi The 2021 Judo Grand Slam Abu Dhabi was held at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 26 to 28 November 2021. Event videos The event will air freely on the IJF YouTube channel. Medal summary Men's events Women's even ... held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, he won one of the bronze medals in his event. References External links * * 1995 births Living people British male judoka Commonwealth Games silver medallists for England Commonwealth Games medallists in judo Judoka at the 2022 Commonwealth Games Medallists at the 2022 Commonwealth Games {{UK-judo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Read Hall
Samuel Read Hall (October 27, 1795 – June 24, 1877) was an American educator. Life He was born in Croydon, New Hampshire, the son of a clergyman. When he was three years old, his family moved to Guildhall, Vermont. Samuel was home-schooled and never attended a college. In 1814, he was employed as a teacher in Rumford, Maine. He studied to become a minister in Meriden, New Hampshire, and gained his license in 1823. He became the principal at an academy in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1822. In 1823, he started the first normal school, or school for training of teachers and educators, in the United States. Subsequently, he ran the institution, located in Concord, Vermont, until 1830. He helped found the American Institute of Instruction in 1829, the oldest educational association in the U.S. In 1830, he accepted the invitation to lead the newly formed English Academy & Teachers Seminary, part of Phillips Academy at Andover, Massachusetts. At Andover, in addition to leadin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Hall (diver)
Samuel "Sam" Wesley Hall (March 10, 1937 – August 11, 2014) was an American Olympic silver medalist diver and politician who served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. Early life and education He was born in Dayton, Ohio, where his father Dave was mayor. His brother, Tony P. Hall, was a politician and diplomat. Hall began his athletic career began at Fairmont High School, where he was a two-time letterwinner in track and field. During high school, Hall set records for pole vaulting. College In the fall of 1955, Hall enrolled at the Ohio State University, where he lettered in gymnastics, soccer, track and diving. As a trackman, Hall competed in the pole vault and javelin. During 1959–1960, Hall won two Big-Ten Conference championships, three NCAA championships, and three U.S. Amateur Athletic Union titles. Career 1960 Olympics Hall won a silver medal at the 1959 Pan American Games and 1960 Summer Olympics. After the 1960 Olympics, Hall served with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel H
Samuel ''Šəmūʾēl'', Tiberian: ''Šămūʾēl''; ar, شموئيل or صموئيل '; el, Σαμουήλ ''Samouḗl''; la, Samūēl is a figure who, in the narratives of the Hebrew Bible, plays a key role in the transition from the biblical judges to the United Kingdom of Israel under Saul, and again in the monarchy's transition from Saul to David. He is venerated as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In addition to his role in the Hebrew scriptures, Samuel is mentioned in Jewish rabbinical literature, in the Christian New Testament, and in the second chapter of the Quran (although Islamic texts do not mention him by name). He is also treated in the fifth through seventh books of ''Antiquities of the Jews'', written by the Jewish scholar Josephus in the first century. He is first called "the Seer" in 1 Samuel 9:9. Biblical account Family Samuel's mother was Hannah and his father was Elkanah. Elkanah lived at Ramathaim in the district of Zuph. His ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samuel Carter Hall
Samuel Carter Hall (9 May 1800 – 11 March 1889) was an Irish-born Victorian journalist who is best known for his editorship of '' The Art Journal'' and for his much-satirised personality. Early years Hall was born at the Geneva Barracks in Waterford, Ireland. His London-born father was Robert Hall (1753 – 10 January 1836), an army officer and, while in Ireland, engaged in working copper mines which ruined him. His mother supported the family of 12 children with her own business in Cork. He married Ann Kent (b. 1765, Ottery St. Mary, Devonshire) at Topsham, 6 April 1790. Hall was the fourth son. In 1821, he left Ireland and went to London. He entered law studies at the Inner Temple in 1824, but never practised, though he was finally called to the bar in 1841. Instead, he became a reporter and editor, including: * Reporter, Parliamentary (1823) * Editor, 'Literary Observer' * Art reviews/criticism, the ''British Press'' (same period) * Reporter, ''Representative'' (1826) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
