Apocynaceae
Apocynaceae A family of trees, climbers, or shrubs, in which the leaves are mostly
opposite or
whorled. The flowers are
cymose, regular, and bisexual; they have a 5-lobed
calyx and
corolla tubes, 5
stamens, the
ovary superior or half
inferior, and 2
carpels which are free or fused. Fruits are paired, fleshy or woody, and
dehiscent. There are 215 genera, with about 2100 species, whose distribution is tropical with a few temperate outliers.
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Beilin, Amnon Rubinstein defend A-G
Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post; 1/3/2001; ; 495 words
; ...Post 01-03-2001 Headline: Beilin, Amnon Rubinstein defend A-G Byline: NINA GILBERT...Beilin and Knesset Law Committee Chairman Amnon Rubinstein yesterday defended Attorney...its attorney-general from office." Amnon Rubinstein, a Meretz MK, said he "vehemently...
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Interview: Amnon Rubinstein offers his views on what needs to happen before peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians resume
Transcript from: NPR All Things Considered; 3/29/2001; ; 700+ words
; 00-00-0000 Interview: Amnon Rubinstein offers his views on what needs...wing Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Amnon Rubinstein is an Israeli member of parliament...on Yasser Arafat's shoulders. Mr. AMNON RUBINSTEIN (Israeli Politician): It...
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Amnon Landan Appointed Chairman of the Board of Mercury Interactive.
PR Newswire; 7/16/1999; 700+ words
; ...testing solutions, today announced that Amnon Landan, 40, has been appointed Chairman...entrepreneurs and start-up ventures in Israel. "Amnon's strategic thinking and ability to execute...roles as CEO and Chairman," commented Amnon Landan, president and CEO of Mercury Interactive...
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Journalist Amnon Kapeliouk, 78, laid to rest in his native Jerusalem
Newspaper article from: Jerusalem Post; 6/29/2009; ; 467 words
; ...Post 06-29-2009 Headline: Journalist Amnon Kapeliouk, 78, laid to rest in his native...News Page: 07 Monday, June 29, 2009 -- Amnon Kapeliouk, one of Israel's most veteran...Diplomatique, which on Friday ran a headline "Amnon Kapeliouk est mort." The obituary, which...
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Visual Defence Appoints Former Chief-of-Staff of the Israeli Defense Force, Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, as Chairman.
Business Wire; 4/6/2005; 700+ words
; ...Visual Defence announces the appointment of Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, former Chief-of-Staff...of the Israel Defense Forces. General Amnon Lipkin-Shahak retired from the Israel...activities and posts to enter into business. Amnon Lipkin-Shahak said: "I am pleased to...
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Genesis Microchip Names Amnon Fisher President and COO; Company Strengthens Management Team to Better Focus on High Volume Opportunities.
Business Wire; 2/1/2000; 700+ words
; ...products today announced that it has named Amnon Fisher, formerly Senior Vice President...amp;uot;We're very pleased to have Amnon join our team. His successful track record...next phase of growth. It is our plan that Amnon will assume my current responsibilities...
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Mercury Interactive names Amnon Landan as president of North American Operations.
Business Wire; 3/3/1995; 700+ words
; ...Quality (ASQ), today announced that Amnon Landan has been appointed president of...company. "During his tenure as COO, Amnon Landan was a key factor in growing the...23 million in 1994," said Finegold. "Amnon has demonstrated strong leadership skills...
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Mercury Interactive Names Amnon Landan as President.
Business Wire; 9/19/1995; 700+ words
; ...Quality (ASQ), today announced that Amnon Landan has been appointed president. Landan...customer support activities worldwide. "Amnon Landan led our operations in North America...growth in Europe and in Asia. We anticipate Amnon's leadership, creativity, and solid...
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Management Changes At Alvarion: Co-CEO Amnon Yacoby to Step Down From Managerial Role.
Business Wire; 12/25/2001; 700+ words
; ...effect on January 1, 2002. On that date, Amnon Yacoby will step down from active management...our appreciation for the contribution of Amnon, who during the last six years founded...growth as the overall market recovers." Amnon Yacoby, Director of Alvarion, said...
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Savi Technology Names Leading Internet Executive to Board of Directors, Amnon Landan of Mercury Interactive Brings E-Commerce Skills To Asset Visibility Firm.
Business Wire; 3/14/2000; 700+ words
; ...visibility systems, today announced that Amnon Landan, chairman, president and chief...s growth." "We are very excited that Amnon has agreed to lend his expertise to Savi...that will redefine commerce logistics. Amnon's ability to recognize and capitalize...
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Amnon
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Amnon In the Bible, David's eldest son. He raped his half sister Tamar and was killed for it by her brother Absalom.
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Absalom
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
Absalom. Son of David . After the rape of his sister Tamar by their half-brother Amnon, Absalom murdered Amnon and fled the court. Having raised rebellion against his father David, he was killed in the subsequent battle, evoking David's lament (2 Samuel 13–18).
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Mercury Interactive Corporation
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...in the late 1980s was the work of two Israeli entrepreneurs, Amnon Landan and Aryeh Finegold. The pair first met in 1985, four...electric success of Mercury at the beginning of the 21st century. Amnon Landan was raised in suburban Tel Aviv, the son of an engineer...
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Tamar
Book article from: A Dictionary of the Bible
...2. A beautiful sister of Absalom ; her half-brother Amnon, ‘sick with love’ for her, enticed, raped, and then ejected her (2 Sam. 13). Absolom had Amnon murdered, but David was too fond of Absolom to punish him...
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Incest
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary
359. Incest Amnon ravishes his sister, Tamar. [O.T.: II Samuel 13:14] Antiochus sexually active with daughter. [Br. Lit.: Pericles...
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