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Darwin's finches
Darwin's finches or Galapagos finches , species of small finches, constituting the subfamily Geospizinae of the finch family. This group of thirteen species is confined to the Galápagos Islands, except a single species found on Cocos Island, about 600 mi (960 km) northeast. Their special ... Read more
finch
finch common name for members of the Fringillidae, the largest family of birds (including over half the known species), found in most parts of the world except Australia. The true finches are characterized by their stout, conical bills, used to crack open the seeds that form the bulk of their diet.... Read more
Anne Finch Winchilsea, countess of
Anne Finch Winchilsea, countess of , 1661-1720, English poet. In 1684 she married Heneage Finch, who became (1712) 4th earl of Winchilsea. Though her friendships extended to the foremost literary figures of the day, including Pope and Swift, she never became part of the London literary coterie. Her ... Read more
adaptive radiation
adaptive radiation in biology, the evolution of an ancestral species, which was adapted to a particular way of life, into many diverse species, each adapted to a different habitat. Adaptive radiation has occurred in the evolution of many groups of organisms, and is clearly illustrated by Hawaiian h... Read more
waxbill
waxbill common name for small, brightly colored weaver finches of the Estrildini tribe of the family Estrildidae. Most are African with the exception of two S Asian species of avadavats, and one Australian species ( Estrilda temporalis ), which may not properly belong in this group. Considerable ad... Read more
Heneage Finch Nottingham, 1st earl of
Heneage Finch Nottingham, 1st earl of , 1621-82, lord chancellor of England. He took no part in the politics of the English civil war, but in 1660 he entered Parliament and became solicitor general, serving as prosecutor at the trial of the regicides. He became attorney general in 1670 and lord chan... Read more
Daniel Finch Nottingham
Daniel Finch Nottingham 2d earl of, 1647-1730, English politician, son of Heneage Finch, the 1st earl. A staunch supporter of the Church of England, he disapproved of James II's pro-Roman Catholic policies, although he remained loyal to him as king. He accepted the Glorious Revolution, however, a... Read more
grosbeak
grosbeak [great beak], common name for various members of the family Fringillidae ( finch family). Grosbeaks are characterized by their large conical bills. The male rose-breasted grosbeak ( Zamelodia ludoviciana ) is striking with its white bill and summer plumage of black and white accented by a... Read more
Oliver Edwin Baker
Oliver Edwin Baker 1883-1949, American economic geographer, grad. Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio. He studied forestry at Yale and agriculture and economics at the Univ. of Wisconsin (Ph.D., 1921). He served (1912-42) with the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, largely in research on land utilization. Bes... Read more
weaver bird
weaver bird name for the Ploceidae, a family of Old World seed-eating birds closely resembling finches (hence the alternate name weaver finch). It includes a number of so-called goldfinches and waxbill finches that are actually weaver birds, rather than true finches of the family Fringillidae. The ... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Peter Finch"

Speaker
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to British History ...x2018;prolocutor’ was to Sir Peter de la Mare, knight of the shire for Herefordshire...office was at first highly political. Sir Peter launched an attack on the king's advisers...extremely difficult position. Speaker Finch reminded the Commons in 1629 that ‘...
Raudive, Konstantin (1909-1974)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology ...recordings. In 1959, J ü rgenson tape-recorded a Swedish finch, and on playback he heard what appeared to be a human voice...Research expressed willingness to house. Sources: Bander, Peter. Carry On Talking: How Dead are the Voices? London: Colin...
Evolution, Convergent
Encyclopedia entry from: The Gale Encyclopedia of Science ...Everyday Life . Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2006. PERIODICALS Grant, Peter R., et al. “ Convergent Evolution of Darwin ’ s Finches Caused by Introgressive Hybridization and Selection. ” Evolution . 58...
Jürgenson, Friedrich (1903-1987)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology ...July 1959 J ü rgenson recorded the song of a Swedish finch on his tape recorder and on playback heard what appeared to...at his home in Hoor, Sweden, at age 84. Sources: Bander, Peter. Voices from the Tapes. New York: Drake Publishers, 1973...
Disney, Walter Elias
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History ...including "Cinderella," "Alice in Wonderland," and "Peter Pan." In the early 1950s Disney made a popular series of nature...death from lung cancer in 1966. See also: , , FURTHER READING Finch, Christopher. The Art of Walt Disney: From Mickey Mouse to...
Walt Disney
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ...producing such animated classics as Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Peter Pan (1953). Thereafter, his studio produced several animal...2006); R. Schickel, The Disney Version (1968); C. Finch, The Art of Walt Disney (1973); M. Eliot, Walt Disney...

Dictionary entries related to "Peter Finch"

Finch, Peter
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers FINCH, Peter Nationality: British. Born: Peter Ingle-Finch in Kensington, London, England, 28 September...of Tobruk (The Fighting Rats of Tobruk ) (Chauvel) (as Peter Linton); South West Pacific (Hall—Finch may...
Steamboat Willie
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Miller, Diane Disney, The Story of Walt Disney, edited by Pete Martin, New York, 1957. Stephenson, Ralph, Animation in...Master of Animation, Charlottes-ville, Virginia, 1971. Finch, Christopher, The Art of Walt Disney, from Mickey Mouse...Work," in Atlantic (Boston), December 1940. Ericsson, Peter, ...
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Miller, Diane Disney, The Story of Walt Disney, edited by Pete Martin, New York, 1957. Stephenson, Ralph, Animation in...Master of Animation, Charlottes-ville, Virginia, 1971. Finch, Christopher, The Art of Walt Disney, from Mickey Mouse to...
Kendall, Kay
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...She fought back with spirit, holding out for better roles, and matters improved slightly: Simon and Laura, with Peter Finch, and The Constant Husband, with Rex Harrison (whom she married), at least verged on sophistication, though hardly...
Speaker
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History ...the Speaker as ‘prolocutor’ was to Sir Peter de la Mare, knight of the shire for Herefordshire, in 1376...placed the Speakers in an extremely difficult position. Speaker Finch reminded the Commons in 1629 that ‘I am not less...
Day-Lewis, Daniel
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Bloody Sunday, Laundrette does not load its gay characters with the pathos of unrecognized nobility; but unlike Peter Finch, Day-Lewis is movie-star sexy. His foxy eyes and quiet-confident body language help make Johnny one of the few...
Downey, Robert Jr.
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...as Albert Einstein); Chances Are (Ardolino) (as Alex Finch); True Believer (Fighting Justice ) (Ruben) (as Roger...Himself); Only You (Him ; Just in Time ) (Jewison) (as Peter Wright); Hail Caesar (Hall) (as Jerry) 1995 Home for the...
Dunaway, Faye
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Center Repertory Theatre. Family: Married 1) the rock musician Peter Wolf, 1974; 2) the photographer Terry O'Neill, one son...Crossing (Holzberg) (as Helen Barton) 1988 Raspberry Ripple (Finch—for TV); Burning Secret (Birkin) (as Sonya...
Mason, James
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Manderstoke); Hotel Reserve (Hanbury, Comfort, and Greene) (as Peter Vadassy) 1945 A Place of One's Own (Knowles) (as Mr...Tiara Tahiti (Kotcheff) (as Capt. Brett Aimsley) 1964 Finché dura la tempesta (Torpedo Bay ) (Frend) (as Blayne...

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Getting to know Peter Finch.(AREMA NEWS)
Magazine article from: Railway Track and Structures; 12/1/2008; 700+ words ; ...the December featured chairman is Peter B. Finch, chair of Team 40-Engineering...a career in railway engineering? Finch: I grew up in a railroad family...seems especially so in our industry. Peter B. Finch Chair, Team 40 - Engineering...
- Interview CNBC- STREET SIGNS INTERVIEW WITH SMART MONEY MAGAZINE EXECUTIVE EDITOR PETER FINCH JUNE 18, 1999
Transcript from: CNBC/Dow Jones Business Video; 6/21/1999; ; 700+ words ; ...spots in the nation in terms of value and entertainment. Peter Finch, Executive Editor of Smart Money Magazine, joins us...Midtown Manhattan Bureau. Thanks for being with us. PETER FINCH: Hi, Ron. INSANA: Let`s start making money then...
VIVIEN LEIGH STOLE MY HUSBAND; In a compelling memoir, the wife of actor Peter Finch recalls how his turbulent affair with Vivien Leigh led to the world's most desired woman bursting into her bedroom naked and hysterical . . .
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England); 5/24/2007; 700+ words ; Byline: TAMARA FINCH IN 1953, British actor Peter Finch, famous for his screen performances...a frosty January night in 1953, Peter - then my husband of almost ten...beautiful and successful actress. Peter jumped out of bed. Although we...
RETRO REPORT-JANUARY, 1977:Peter Finch dies at height of career.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 1/14/2006; 617 words ; ...Byline: By TONY WOOLWAY Western Mail PETER FINCH, the actor, died yesterday in Los...from film studios in recent months, Finch had moved to Hollywood to take advantage...companion, by whom he had a daughter. Finch was born in London, and his early...
THE INSIDER Peter Finch.
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 6/20/2009; 700+ words ; Byline: Peter Finch CHANGING your name ought to be simple enough. If your surname happens...meant a facial lump. A wen. Plan swiftly dropped. THE INSIDER Peter Finch Peter is chief executive of Academi, the literature promotion agency for...
THE SUNDAY POEM The Tao of Dining by Peter Finch
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 6/16/2002; ; 401 words ; Peter Finch is a poet, critic and performance artist. He lives in Cardiff and is currently director of Academi, the Welsh National Literature...
You'll be mad as Peter Finch after seeing this
Newspaper article from: The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL; 7/8/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...Pai, Sherron Watkins; narrated by Peter Coyote Rating: Unrated; contains...That old "Network" mantra -- Peter Finch's "I'm mad as hell and I'm...source is the book of the same name by Peter Elkind and Fortune magazine writer...
Peter Finch gets a bit fishy.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 10/30/2004; 700+ words ; Byline: By Peter Finch 'they think I'm their father?' 'Well, yes, no, sort of ...' The mother flushed. 'Can't cope with this,' said...
The Insider: Peter Finch.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 12/29/2007; 648 words ; Byline: Peter Finch AT the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl, Robert Minhinnick is giving us Duncan Bush's Hollywood haiku at full pelt. He follows with...
BOOKS: THE INSIDER; PETER FINCH.(Features)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 7/26/2008; 685 words ; ...love and eating amid the tourists. I've just signed up for a speed reading evening class. Only way to keep up. Peter Finch is chief executive of Academi, the literature promotion agency for W