Jasper
Jasper ♂ The usual English form of the name assigned in Christian folklore to one of the three Magi or ‘wise men’, who brought gifts to the infant Christ at his birth (Matthew 2:1). The name does not appear in the Bible, and is first found in medieval tradition. It seems to be ultimately of Persian origin, from a word meaning ‘treasurer’. There is probably no connection with the English vocabulary word
jasper denoting a gemstone, which is of Semitic origin. The name was introduced into England from the Low Countries in the Middle Ages and, although it never became popular, continued to be widely used in parts of the north. Well-known bearers include British comedian Jasper Carrott (b. 1945 as Robert Davies) and the fashion designer Jasper Conran (b. 1959).
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Taishan boosts region's ecology, sustainability
Newspaper article from: China Daily; 9/14/2006; ; 700+ words
; Taishan Mountain has a special place in China's long history. It is...tolerant Confucian culture. Phrases such as, "as stable as Taishan" or "as important as Taishan" abounded in ancient and classic literature. They symbolize...
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Taishan a witness of earth evolution
Newspaper article from: China Daily; 5/12/2006; ; 700+ words
; A symbol of the Chinese spirit, the Taishan Mountain's quest to become a world geopark...known Precambrian geologist, said the Taishan Mountain has tremendous value in geological...landscape. As a national geopark, the Taishan Mountain keeps a complete record of the...
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Taishan makes rock solid bid to become world geopark
Newspaper article from: China Daily; 9/14/2006; 700+ words
; ...briefly explain the application process Taishan must undergo to be considered as a site for a world geological park? Answer (A): Taishan's formal preparation for the application...have been highly efficient. In October, Taishan became the No. 1 candidate to become...
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Taishan Mountain, a world heritage worshipped in all times
News Wire article from: Xinhua News Agency; 6/1/2004; 700+ words
; Taishan Mountain, a world heritage worshipped...Tian Sulei JINAN, June 1 (Xinhua) Taishan Mountain, a mountain in east China's...scholars and commoners have followed suit. Taishan Mountain is cited the most preeminent of...
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Sinopec to make its shares in Taishan petroleum be publicly traded.(NEWSDESK: Acquisition)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 2/26/2007; 700+ words
; Sinopec Shangdong Taishan Petroleum Co., Ltd. (Taishan Petroleum, SZ: 000554) and Taian Lurun Co., Ltd...Sinopec Corp., the sole non-tradable shareholder of Taishan Petroleum, will offer to other shareholders of Talshan...
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Taishan Mountain holds temple fair
Newspaper article from: China Daily; 4/14/2006; ; 637 words
; The annual Taishan Mountain Temple Fair, with its theme...commemorate the birthday of the God of Taishan on March 28 of the Lunar Calendar. It...Jasper Lake Temple at the southern foot of Taishan Mountain and attracted more than 10...
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Yunbu Bridge adds to Taishan Mountain's attraction
Newspaper article from: China Daily; 10/20/2006; ; 700+ words
; Taishan Mountain's ancient architectural complex, which entered...goddess named Bixia (later becoming the Goddess of Taishan Mountain) vied with his brother for the ownership of Taishan Mountain. Neither were willing to concede. So they...
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Geological protection in Taishan highly praised
Newspaper article from: China Daily; 8/18/2006; ; 610 words
; ...UNESCO) conducted a field study of Taishan Mountain, a world geopark candidate in...key scenic and historic interest areas, Taishan Mountain has its unique advantages to...status," said the two visiting experts. Taishan Mountain's geological evolution can...
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Taishan Petroleum H1 net profits up 8.53% to RMB 27.28 mln.
Newspaper article from: China Business News; 8/7/2006; 517 words
; Taishan Petroleum H1 net profits up 8.53% to...August 7. INTERFAX-CHINA - Sinopec Taishan Petroleum, an oil product wholesaler based...period. In the January-June period, Taishan sold 330,000 tons of oil products, up...
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Sinopec Shandong Taishan denies reshuffle plan by parent company.
Newspaper article from: China Business News; 1/6/2005; 660 words
; Sinopec Shandong Taishan denies reshuffle plan by parent company Shanghai. January 6. INTERFAX-CHINA - The Sinopec Shandong Taishan Petroleum Co (Sinopec Taishan), a listed arm of China's second largest oil company...
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Taishan
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Taishan or Tai , peak, 5,069 ft (1,545 m...In ancient times it was believed that Taishan controlled the earthly fate of humanity...pilgrimages; it has many temples and shrines. Taishan is also called Dongyue [eastern peak...
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Chang Hsüeh-liang
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
Chang Hsüeh-liang (b. 4 July 1901, d. 14 Oct 2001). Chinese warlord Born in Taishan County (Liaoning), son of the warlord Chang Tso-lin, he graduated from the Military Institute and soon distinguished himself...
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Shandong
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Shandong or Shantung [east of the (Taishan) mountains], province (1994 est. pop. 86,520,000), c.59,000 sq mi (152,850 sq km), NE China. Jinan is the...
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Tai
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Tai peak: see Taishan , China.
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