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Samar (other)
Samar is an island in the Visayas group in the Philippines. Samar may also refer to: People * Samar (name) Places ;In the Philippines *Samar (historical province), a former province (1768-1965) largely coterminous within the island of Samar comprising what are now the present-day provinces of (Western) Samar, Northern Samar and Eastern Samar ** Samar (province), formerly Western Samar, a province of the Philippines that occupies the western three-quarters of the island of Samar ** Northern Samar province ** Eastern Samar province * Samar Sea, within the Philippine archipelago ;In Israel * Samar, Israel, kibutz in the Arabah Valley, south Israel Film and television * ''Samar'' (1962 film), an American/Philippine film * ''Samar'' (1999 film), a Hindi/Urdu film * ''Samar'' (2013 film), an Indian Tamil film Others * Samar (yacht), one of longest motor yachts * Samar cobra (''Naja samarensis'') *Samar, an abbreviation for ''samal rishon'', the staff sergeant-equivalent Israel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar
Samar ( ) is the third-largest and seventh-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 1,909,537 as of the 2020 census. It is located in the eastern Visayas, which are in the central Philippines. The island is divided into three provinces: Samar (formerly Western Samar), Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. These three provinces, along with the provinces on the nearby islands of Leyte and Biliran, are part of the Eastern Visayas region. About a third of the island of Samar is protected as a natural park, known as the Samar Island Natural Park. On June 19, 1965, through Republic Act No. 4221, Samar was divided into three provinces: Northern Samar, (Western) Samar and Eastern Samar. The capitals of these provinces are, respectively, Catarman, Catbalogan City, and Borongan City. In commemoration of the establishment of these provinces, June 19 is celebrated as an annual holiday and many have the day off from work. Geography Samar is the third-la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar (2013 Film)
''Samar'' ()is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Thiru. It stars Vishal, Trisha and Sunaina, with Manoj Bajpayee and J. D. Chakravarthy appearing in supporting roles. Richard M. Nathan handled the cinematography, while the film's soundtrack and score were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and Dharan Kumar, respectively. Later on, it was dubbed in Hindi as ''Gabbar Sher'' in 2016. The story revolves around a trekking guide, who is forced to leave for Bangkok under strange circumstances and witnesses a series of puzzling incidents there. After several delays finally the film was released on 13 January 2013. Plot The film opens with Sakthi, son of a forest ranger, beating up a gang that illegally cuts precious trees to earn money. Sakthi is a jungle trekker who spends his time bringing groups of tourists on trips into the jungle. Almost immediately, the story changes track and introduces Sakthi’s girlfriend, Rupa. The lovers soon part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sama (other)
Sama or SAMA may refer to: Places * Sama, Burkina Faso, a town in the Kouka Department, Banwa Province, Burkina Faso * Sama, China (Sanya), a city in Hainan, China * Sama, Chalus, a village in Mazandaran Province, Iran * Sama, Nowshahr, a village in Mazandaran Province, Iran * Sama, South Khorasan, a village in Iran * Sama (Harstad), a part of Harstad city in northern Norway * Sama District, one of ten districts of Tacna province, Peru * Sama, Asturias, a parish in the municipality of Langreo in northern Spain People * Sama-Bajau, an ethnic group of the Philippines and Malaysia whose members commonly refer to themselves as Sama * Sama (surname), a list of people Arts and entertainment * ''Sama'' (film), a 1988 Tunisian film directed by Néjia Ben Mabrouk * ''Sama'' (Dragana Mirković album), a 2000 studio album by Serbian singer Dragana Mirković * ''Sama'' (Matthew Shipp and Sabir Mateen album), jazz album by Matthew Shipp and Sabir Mateen * "Sama" (song), the Polish en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Off Samar
The Battle off Samar was the centermost action of the Battle of Leyte Gulf, one of the largest naval battles in history, which took place in the Philippine Sea off Samar Island, in the Philippines on October 25, 1944. It was the only major action in the larger battle in which the Americans were largely unprepared. The Battle off Samar has been cited by historians as one of the greatest last stands in naval history. Ultimately, the Americans prevailed over a massive armada, the Imperial Japanese Navy's Center Force under command of Vice Admiral Takeo Kurita, despite their very heavy casualties and overwhelming odds. Admiral William Halsey Jr. was lured into taking his powerful Third Fleet after a decoy fleet of what was left of the Imperial Navy's carrier force, including the last member of the Pearl Harbor attack, the aircraft carrier '' Zuikaku'', and took with him every ship in the area that he had the power to command. The remaining American forces in the area were thre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Israel Defense Forces Ranks
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has a unique rank structure. Because the IDF is an integrated force, ranks are the same in all services (there is no differentiation between army, navy, air force, etc.) The ranks are derived from those in the paramilitary , which operated during the Mandate period in order to protect the . This is reflected in the slightly compacted rank structure: for instance, the Chief of Staff (, initials: ) is seemingly only equivalent to a lieutenant general in other militaries. Commissioned officer ranks The rank insignia of commissioned officers. Officers (): Volunteers who have completed the officer's course. Officers serve for at least 36 months (3 years) for women in non-combat positions and 44 months (3 years, 8 months) for men. Positions in specialized units require their officers to serve for more than this (for example, seven years for pilots). Promotions are based on ability and time served. It takes about a year to be promoted from 2nd lie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar Cobra
The Samar cobra (''Naja samarensis'') also called Peters' cobra, southern Philippine cobra or Visayan cobra, is a highly venomous species of spitting cobra native to the Visayas and Mindanao island groups of the Philippines. Description The Samar cobra is a species of spitting cobra that can grow up to 1.4 meters in length. Their coloring varies from a black and yellow to green. Scalation There are 17-25 scale rows around the hood, 17-19 ahead of mid-body; 161-184 ventrals, 41-52 subcaudals, basal pairs sometimes undivided. Reproduction The Samar cobra, or southeastern Philippines cobra, is oviparous, laying clutches of up to eight eggs. Distribution and habitat The Samar cobra is endemic to the southern Philippines. Specifically, the Visayas and Mindanao island groups. Habitat can vary widely from mountainous jungle to tropical plains. They can live close to human settlements. The Samar cobra typically lives at an elevation of 0 - 1,000 m (0 - 3,280 feet) asl. Behavior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Motor Yachts By Length
__NOTOC__ This list of motor yachts by length, is a table of the world's longest active superyachts, with an Length overall, overall length of at least and up. These boats are also known as "megayachts", "gigayachts" and even "terayachts", usually depending on length. It has been generally accepted by naval architects and industry executives that superyachts range from 37 m (≈120 ft) to 60 m (≈200 ft), while those over 60 m are known as megayachts and boats over 90 m (≈300 ft) have been referred to as giga-yachts. The only legal distinction between boats above 24 m (78.75 ft) and below is that those above 24 m are viewed as a yacht and therefore must have a licensed skipper on board. Table {{row counter, {, class{{="wikitable sortable" style{{="margin:0.5em auto;" , + , - ! Rank !! Name !! data-sort-type{{="number" , Length !! Built [refit] !! Owner !! Builder !! Country of origin !! class{{="unsortable" , Photo !! ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar (yacht)
Samar ( ) is the third-largest and seventh-most populous island in the Philippines, with a total population of 1,909,537 as of the 2020 census. It is located in the eastern Visayas, which are in the central Philippines. The island is divided into three provinces: Samar (formerly Western Samar), Northern Samar, and Eastern Samar. These three provinces, along with the provinces on the nearby islands of Leyte and Biliran, are part of the Eastern Visayas region. About a third of the island of Samar is protected as a natural park, known as the Samar Island Natural Park. On June 19, 1965, through Republic Act No. 4221, Samar was divided into three provinces: Northern Samar, (Western) Samar and Eastern Samar. The capitals of these provinces are, respectively, Catarman, Catbalogan, and Borongan. In commemoration of the establishment of these provinces, June 19 is celebrated as an annual holiday and many have the day off from work. Geography Samar is the third-largest island in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar (1999 Film)
''Samar'' (Hindi: समर, Urdu: سمر, translation: ''Conflict'') is a 1999 Indian feature film directed by Shyam Benegal. This movie is based on the bookUnheard Voices: Stories of Forgotten Lives by Harsh Mander. It was produced by National Film Development Corporation of India, a government agency. It stars Rajeshwari Sachdev, Jonhawiwi Forsywas, Kishore Kadam and Seema Biswas among others. The film is in Hindustani. The film's music is composed by Vanraj Bhatia. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1999. Overview The film is based on a real-life story of a Madhya Pradesh village, where a farmer had committed the "crime" of entering the village temple for a thanksgiving, for which he was publicly humiliated by the village priest. When a film actor is to enact the scene of humiliation, he revolts, thus sparking off another cycle of violence in the village. It also presents an unflattering image of modern filmmakers, especially those who visit far-flun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar (name)
Samar is a female/male given name, gender is based on the country. It is used in several languages. Sanskrit Samar in Sanskrit, the word originates from an ancient manuscript, Samarangana Sutradhara, or "Battlefield Commander" (sometimes abbreviated "the ''Samar''"), detailing techniques of warfare and ancient Hindu aeronautics, composed in Sanskrit by King Bhoja of Dhar of the Paramara Dynasty in the 11th Century A.D. It is also referred as time in folk phrases. Arabic Samar is generally an Arabic female given name meaning "evening conversations (including Arabic music and poetry)". ''Samar'' is a female name in Islamic culture. Another meaning used as a female given name bears the meaning "the night and its blackness", where the saying goes: "''lā âtiy-hi samara'' (لا آتيهِ سَمَرًا)", meaning "I wouldn't visit him at ''samar'' (that is, the night)" or another meaning used as the "brown" like the shadow of the Moon. The name or adjective itself stems from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar (1962 Film)
''Samar'' is a 1962 film. It was written and directed by and stars George Montgomery. It also starred Gilbert Roland. Plot Spain rules the Philippines with an iron hand in the 1870's and uses the island of Samar as a penal colony for unwanted political prisoners. An American doctor and adventurer, makes himself unpopular, and is offered the post of doctor on the island, which he accepts; the alternative proposal being more unpleasant. The colony is in a state of unrest, and decide to brave the jungles which is full of savage head hunters in a bid for freedom, away from their Spanish oppressors.Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 31/08/1962; Page 2 Cast *George Montgomery as Dr. John David Saunders *Gilbert Roland as Col. Juan Sebastian Salazar *Ziva Rodann as Ana Orteiz *Joan O'Brien as Cecile Salazar *Nico Minardos as Capt. De Guzman *Mario Barri as Sgt. Nanding *Henry Feist as Tominsino *Tony Fortich as Trustee *Johnny Cortez as Adring *Carmen Austin as School Teacher *Esperanza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
