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1991 American film
A Climate for Killing (also known as A Row of Crows) is a 1991 American thriller-drama film written and directed by J. S. Cardone and starring John Beck
A_Climate_for_Killing
American actor
Cold of the Night (1990), A Climate for Killing (1991), Last Time Out (1994), Black Day Blue Night (1995), Dark Planet (1997), A Place to Grow (1998), Chain
John_Beck_(actor)
American actor (1931–1994)
in Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) and A Climate for Killing (1991). In the late 1970s, he had a recurring role as Mickey Malph, Ralph Malph's
Jack_Dodson
American actress (born 1940)
starred in Conagher (1991) alongside husband Sam Elliott and was in A Climate for Killing (1991), and Home Before Dark (1997). She played Donnie's therapist
Katharine_Ross
American actor (born 1950)
2016. Bennets, Leslie (January 9, 1987). "'MIAMI VICE' FREES ACTOR BY KILLING LIEUTENANT ZITO". The New York Times. Retrieved March 29, 2016. Hurlburt
John_Diehl
The climate of Africa is a range of climates such as the equatorial climate, the tropical wet and dry climate, the tropical monsoon climate, the semi-arid
Climate_of_Africa
Country in Southeast Asia
Thai word khon (คน) for people. According to Michel Ferlus, the ethnonyms Thai-Tai (or Thay-Tay) would have evolved from the etymon *k(ə)ri: 'human being'
Thailand
Country in Central America
financial markets at investment grade level. Crime remains a major problem for the investment climate. Early in the new millennium, El Salvador's government
El_Salvador
City in Missouri, United States
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved July 27, 2021. "WMO Climate Normals for KANSAS CITY/INTL ARPT MO 1961–1990". National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Kansas_City,_Missouri
1993 film by George P. Cosmatos
Mexican town and interrupt a local police officer's wedding. They massacre the assembled policemen in retribution for killing two of their fellow gang members
Tombstone_(film)
2012 documentary by Joshua Oppenheimer
The Act of Killing (Indonesian: Jagal, lit. 'Butcher') is a 2012 documentary film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, with Christine Cynn and an anonymous
The_Act_of_Killing
Most populous city in Gujarat, India
Ahmedabad has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSh), with marginally less rain than required for a tropical savanna climate. There are
Ahmedabad
Place of significance listed by UNESCO
from a UNESCO report titled "World Heritage and Tourism in a Changing Climate". The Australian government's actions, involving considerable expense for lobbying
World_Heritage_Site
Bilateral relations
cautiously expressed hope for a climate agreement between China and United States ahead of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, similar
China–United_States_relations
Capital and largest city in Indonesia
It has been a member of the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group since 2006, and is part of the ASEAN Smart Cities Network, a platform for cooperation
Jakarta
Capital of Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Schlossplatz The grave chapel atop the Württemberg The mild climate and hilly landscape are perfect for viticulture, as the Romans discovered. Pictured are vineyards
Stuttgart
Capital of Alberta, Canada
Environment and Climate Change (October 31, 2011). "Daily Data Report for June 2021 – Climate – Environment and Climate Change Canada". climate.weather.gc
Edmonton
Capital and largest city of Iran
giving the city a complex climate. According to the Köppen climate classification system, the bulk of metropolitan Tehran is classified as a cold semi-arid
Tehran
Country in Oceania
vulnerable to climate change (Fiji, Niue, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu) launched the "Port Vila Call for a Just Transition to a Fossil Fuel Free
Vanuatu
Chhatrapati of the Marathas from 1681 to 1689
ˈbʱos(ə)le]; 14 May 1657 – 11 March 1689), also known as Shambhuraje, ruled from 1681 to 1689 as the second king (Chhatrapati) of the Maratha Empire, a prominent
Sambhaji
State capital and largest city of Utah, U.S.
2016. Retrieved May 3, 2022. "Climate Utah: Temperature, Climograph, Climate table for Utah - Climate-Data.org". en.climate-data.org. Archived from the
Salt_Lake_City
1955–1975 war in Southeast Asia
In-Between Environmental Science, Climate Change, and Law". Cork Online Law Review. SSRN 4072727. "'Ecocide' movement pushes for a new international crime: Environmental
Vietnam_War
Type of conical volcano composed of layers of lava and tephra
deaths. In 1792, Mount Unzen was responsible for one of the worst volcanic disasters in Japan's history, killing more than 15,000 people. The eruption of
Stratovolcano
Gambler, gunfighter, and dentist in the American West (1851–1887)
Hoping the climate in the American Southwest would ease his symptoms, he moved to that region and became a gambler, which was recognized as a reputable
Doc_Holliday
President of Russia (2000–2008; since 2012)
Ukraine. Putin described climate change as a concerning fact with big consequences for Russia. Though he expressed doubt that climate change was man-made,
Vladimir_Putin
Census-designated place in Texas, United States
killing of two family members and the kidnapping of five more by Kiowa Indians. A post office was established in 1883 by George Franklin Harper, for whom
Harper,_Texas
American attorney and politician (born 1958)
independent investigation into the killing of Sean Monterrosa, who had been shot in the back of the head by police. He later opposed a bill that would have required
Xavier_Becerra
Conspiracy theory about race and culture
immigrants and "climate protection" against them. Laatsch also claimed that the climate movement, who he labelled "climate panic propagators", had a "shared responsibility"
Great Replacement conspiracy theory
Great_Replacement_conspiracy_theory
Capital of Iraq
Humidity". Climate & Temperature. Archived from the original on 6 January 2012. Retrieved 25 December 2011. "Monthly weather forecast and climate for Baghdad
Baghdad
U.S Armed conflict in South Asia
period a year earlier. Meanwhile, ISIS-K continued to be a threat on its own, killing 32 people in a mass shooting in Kabul on 6 March, killing 25 Sikh
War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
War_in_Afghanistan_(2001–2021)
U.S. state
with Nauvoo becoming a gathering place for Mormons in the early 1840s. Following the 1844 killing of Mormon leader Joseph Smith by a lynch mob in nearby
Illinois
Large cat native to the Americas
and to employ an unusual killing method: it bites directly through the skull of mammalian prey between the ears to deliver a fatal blow to the brain.
Jaguar
American superhero television series
Nora's presence has altered the timeline and unleashed Cicada, a serial killer bent on killing metahumans, as well as the aftermath of thwarting Thinker's
The_Flash_(2014_TV_series)
American actor (born 1942)
the 1967 Western film A Time for Killing, starring Glenn Ford, George Hamilton and Inger Stevens, but the "J" did not stand for anything since he has
Harrison_Ford
American composer (born 1949)
Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time (1991) A Climate for Killing (1991) Dragon and Slippers (1991) Rock-a-Doodle (1991) Loaded Weapon 1 (1993) The Princess
Robert_Folk
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
ruins collapsed in September 2005, killing one tourist and injuring seven; the site was closed until April 2012 while a new canopy was built. The oldest
Santorini
Mediterranean sea in West Asia
flight for an Iranian F-14 Tomcat) while it was flying over the Persian Gulf, killing all 290 people on board. The United Kingdom maintains a profile
Persian_Gulf
City in Haute-Kotto, Central African Republic
records pour la période 2000-2012 à Bria". Infoclimat. Retrieved 13 January 2014. "Climate Bria - Central African Republic for rainfall totals". Infoclimat
Bria, Central African Republic
Bria,_Central_African_Republic
Infection caused by Bacillus anthracis bacteria
may become infected by killing and/or eating infected animals. Several countries and non-state groups have developed anthrax as a weapon. It has been used
Anthrax
Country in Southeast Asia
mismanagement, deforestation, and climate change. While the temperature is thought to have experienced a small increase due to climate change, there has been little
Timor-Leste
British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean
damage, especially on Tortola, and killing four people. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency declared a state of emergency. Visiting Tortola
British_Virgin_Islands
American primatologist (1932–1985)
sapience of gorillas. Following the killing of a gorilla and subsequent tensions, she was murdered in her cabin at a remote camp in Rwanda. Although Fossey's
Dian_Fossey
1971 Bangladesh–Pakistan armed conflict
evening of 12 November, around the same time as a local high tide, killing an estimated 300,000 people. A 2017 World Meteorological Organization panel considers
Bangladesh_Liberation_War
Dog breed
from 1816 to 1818 led to increased numbers of avalanches, killing many of the dogs used for breeding while they were performing rescues. In an attempt
St._Bernard_(dog_breed)
Country in the Caribbean
Hurricane Emily, a Category 1 hurricane at the time, struck the northern part of the island with 80-knot (150 km/h; 92 mph) winds, killing one person and
Grenada
Place in Centre-Est Region, Burkina Faso
Faso, killing at least 12". Africanews. Retrieved 18 April 2026. "Climate: Dourtenga - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org
Dourtenga
American conglomerate corporation
environmentalist group Greenpeace for the role the company played in affecting climate change policy in the United States. Prior to 2008, a Canadian subsidiary of
Koch,_Inc.
City in Washington State
to and sometimes even classified as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Csb) because the average temperature for the coldest month is over 26.6 °F (−3 °C)
Spokane,_Washington
Major river in the western United States and Mexico
longest and drains a greater area than the Green, but has a significantly lower flow because of a more arid climate and larger diversions for irrigation and
Colorado_River
Place in Anbar Governorate, Iraq
Al-Anezi tribes. In Nukhayb, there is a desert climate. Most rain falls in the winter. The Köppen-Geiger climate classification is BWh. The average annual
Nukhayb
State in Northeast India, India
Mizoram. Mizoram is a place with flora and fauna rich landscape and pleasant climate. The state is a bird watcher's destination. For Mrs. Hume's pheasant
Mizoram
Interaction of societies and governments with current climate change
The politics of climate change results from different perspectives on how to respond to climate change. Global warming is driven largely by the emissions
Politics_of_climate_change
Town in Afghanistan
Afghan army. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Bagram has a hot-summer humid continental climate (Dsa) with brief, but cold winters
Bagram
River in Asia
the Himalayan Climate and Water Atlas (2015). Historically, the 1909 The Imperial Gazetteer of India gave it as "just over 1,800 miles". A shorter figure
Indus_River
Neighborhood in Oceanside, California, United States
Oceanside for a time. The Lilac Fire broke out on December 7, 2017, severely damaging the 240-acre San Luis Rey Downs horse-training facility and killing 46
San Luis Rey, Oceanside, California
San_Luis_Rey,_Oceanside,_California
Tiger population on the Indian subcontinent
urbanisation and revenge killing. Farmers blame tigers for killing cattle and shoot them. Their skins and body parts may however become a part of the illegal
Bengal_tiger
City in Andalusia, Spain
Campiña display viewpoints over the valley. Córdoba has a hot Mediterranean climate (Köppen climate classification Csa). It has the highest summer average
Córdoba,_Spain
Largest settlement and administrative centre of Svalbard, Norway
virus responsible for killing between 1% and 6% of the world's population during the early 20th century. The community council runs a number of cultural
Longyearbyen
Swedish activist (born 2003)
[ˈɡrêːta ˈtʉ̂ːnbærj] ; born 3 January 2003) is a Swedish activist known for pressuring governments to address climate change and social issues. She gained global
Greta_Thunberg
City in South Carolina, United States
Piedmont region of the southeastern United States, has a mild version of a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa), with four distinct seasons; the city is
Greenville,_South_Carolina
Place in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Retrieved 9 February 2018. "Climate Lusikisiki: Temperature, Climograph, Climate table for Lusikisiki - Climate-Data.org". en.climate-data.org. Retrieved 9
Lusikisiki
Situation or object that can cause harm
include, for example, structural collapses, transport accidents, accidental or intentional explosions, and release of toxic materials. The term climate hazard
Hazard
Tornadoes that occur at night
famous images captured of a tornado. In 2007, the Greensburg tornado destroyed nearly all structures in Greensburg, Kansas killing 11, and was the first tornado
Nocturnal_tornado
Species of the family Mustelidae
their fathers and travel together for a time. Wolves, American black bears, brown bears and cougars are capable of killing adult wolverines, while smaller
Wolverine
Film production company, founded 1986
A Climate for Killing (1991) Voices That Care (1991) The Pacific Century (TV mini-series, 1992) Ruby (1992) A Stranger Among Us (1992) A Year and a Half
Propaganda_Films
Attempt at using engineering or technology to solve a problem
accomplish the opposite of the intended outcomes. The technological fix for climate change is an example of the use of technology to restore the environment
Technological_fix
The climate of Virginia, a state on the east coast of the United States, is mild compared to more northern areas of the United States such as New England
Climate_of_Virginia
Island in Papua New Guinea
stringent environmental standards. Bougainville Island has a tropical rainforest climate (Af on Köppen classification). The driest month is February
Bougainville_Island
Village in Kantō, Japan
Minamiaiki Sakuho Saitama Prefecture Chichibu Ogano Ueno has a Humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb) characterized by warm summers and cold winters with
Ueno,_Gunma
The climate of Australia is the second driest of any continent, after Antarctica. According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), 80% of the land receives
Climate_of_Australia
Climate change is influencing the transmission and burden of many infectious diseases worldwide. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and
Climate change and infectious diseases
Climate_change_and_infectious_diseases
City in Victoria, Australia
bom.gov.au. "Climate statistics for 'GEELONG SEC' 1870–1970". Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 24 December 2007. "Climate Averages for Geelong Airport"
Geelong
1982 graphic novel by Benjamin Legrand
Snowpiercer (French: Le Transperceneige [lə tʁɑ̃spɛʁsnɛʒ]) is a four-volume post-apocalyptic, climate fiction graphic novel written by Jacques Lob and illustrated
Snowpiercer (graphic novel series)
Snowpiercer_(graphic_novel_series)
Capital city of Pakistan-administered Gilgit-Baltistan
in a valley formed by the confluence of the Indus River, Hunza River, and Gilgit River. Gilgit experiences a cold desert climate (Köppen climate classification
Gilgit
Mountain, highest point in Tennessee, United States
2019). "Appendix D: Koppen-Trewartha Climate Classification Descriptions". Permaculture Design: Tools for Climate Resilience. Oregon State University.
Kuwohi
Town in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
operating properly. Dolores has an Oceanic climate (Köppen Cfb) closely bordering on a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). Train station (1880s) Train
Dolores,_Buenos_Aires
Mountain pass in Colorado, USA
off the road and into Crystal River, killing 9 of the 12 passengers. Schofield Pass was named for B. F. Schofield, a silver miner. Colorado mountain passes
Schofield_Pass
First era of the Phanerozoic Eon
The Paleozoic (/ˌpæli.əˈzoʊ.ɪk, -i.oʊ-, ˌpeɪ-/ PAL-ee-ə-ZOH-ik, -ee-oh-, PAY-; or Palaeozoic) Era is the first of three geological eras of the Phanerozoic
Paleozoic
2021 American film by Adam McKay
central comet impact event was used by McKay as an allegory for threats arising from climate change. The film satirizes social, political, corporate, celebrity
Don't_Look_Up
City in Utah, United States
January 4, 2023, a man shot and killed his wife, five children and mother-in-law before killing himself. His wife had recently filed for divorce. According
Enoch,_Utah
Fuel formed naturally from dead plants and animals
goals for affordable and clean energy and climate action, as well as the Paris Climate Agreement, is designed to facilitate this transition at a global
Fossil_fuel
Australian multinational mining and metals company
Samarco, a subsidiary of BHP and Vale, suffered a catastrophic failure, devastating the nearby town of Bento Rodrigues with the mudflow, killing 19 people
BHP
39°49′0″E / 21.41667°N 39.81667°E / 21.41667; 39.81667 Mecca features a hot desert climate. Mecca retains its hot temperature in winter, which can range from
Climate_of_Mecca
Cultural and historic region of England
create a strategic authority for Sussex. Devolved areas of responsibility would include transport, public safety, health, the environment and climate change
Sussex
August 12, a typhoon struck China, killing 100 people around Hong Kong. In September, a typhoon struck the Japanese island of Honshu, killing 3,000 people
1920–1935 Pacific typhoon seasons
1920–1935_Pacific_typhoon_seasons
is generally characterized by a temperate climate. Most of Western Europe has an oceanic climate, in the Köppen climate classification, featuring cool
Climate_of_Europe
Calendar year
Afghanistan–Pakistan border. A group affiliated with al-Qaeda carried out a series of train bombings in Madrid, killing approximately 200 people in March
2004
Calendar year
ground incursions into Gaza, killing 2,310 and wounding 10,626 Palestinians. The conflict would end on August 26, 2014, after a ceasefire agreement brokered
2014
Spanish television series
Antarctica incident, leads a new team of researchers attempting to save the planet from climate change. The mission is jeopardized when a decapitated head is
The_Head_(2020_TV_series)
the northeast. Straddling the Tropic of Cancer, Bangladesh has a tropical monsoon climate characterised by heavy seasonal rainfall, high temperatures, and
Geography_of_Bangladesh
Emirate, one of the constituents of the United Arab Emirates
enough water for irrigation. It is now widely believed that the climate during the period was more temperate than now. In 2022 the remains of a 6th/7th Century
Emirate_of_Umm_Al_Quwain
German Nazi diplomat (1895–1945)
skill at logistics to found a hauling and furniture moving business. His first venture went bankrupt in the poor economic climate of the Weimar Republic but
Martin_Luther_(diplomat)
District in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China
Yanhewan in Ansai District. In August 2012, a sleeper bus crashed into a tanker carrying methanol, killing 36 people and injuring 3. 安塞区概况地图_行政区划网(区划地名网)
Ansai_District
Iron Age bog body from Denmark
is insufficient evidence to determine if the reason for the killing was a ritual sacrifice or a punitive execution. Scientific analysis places the Tollund
Tollund_Man
Natural disaster outside human control
to capacity with rainwater for $10,000. The region was flooded by heavy rains, nearly bursting the reservoir's dam, killing nearly 20 people, destroying
Act_of_God
National park in the state of Assam, India
"Kaziranga report gets BBC banned for 5 years". The Economic Times. Retrieved 20 July 2022. "BBC boss stands by Kaziranga killings exposé". survivalinternational
Kaziranga_National_Park
City in Connecticut, U.S.
east, due south and due west. Under the Köppen climate classification, Stamford has a temperate climate (Cfa), with long, hot summers (up to 84.8°F or
Stamford,_Connecticut
City in eastern Turkey
2021. "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991–2020: Van Bolge" (CSV). National Centers for Environmental Information. Retrieved 2 August
Van,_Turkey
National climate
Owing to tremendous differences in latitude, longitude, and altitude, the climate of China is extremely diverse. It ranges from tropical or subtropical in
Climate_of_China
Town in Kyushu, Japan
a Shindo 7 (highest possible level) intensity in the primary foreshock on April 14 and the mainshock on April 16, leading to fire and rubble killing at
Mashiki,_Kumamoto
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Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Greek Sophia, SOFÃA means "wisdom."
Surname or Lastname
Variant spelling of German Mentzer, a habitational name for someone from a place called Mentz (possibly Mainz) or Menz.English
Variant spelling of German Mentzer, a habitational name for someone from a place called Mentz (possibly Mainz) or Menz.English : probably a variant of Manser. Compare Menser.
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish Estéban, ESTEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish RadomiÅ‚, RADOMIÅA means "happy favor."
Female
Swedish
Swedish form of Latin Linnaea, LINNÉA means "twin flower."
Female
Portuguese
Feminine form of Galician-Portuguese UxÃo, UXÃA means "well born."
Female
Spanish
Feminine form of Spanish PÃo, PÃA means "pious."
Female
Italian
Galician-Portuguese, Italian and Spanish form of Latin Maria, MARÃA means "obstinacy, rebelliousness" or "their rebellion."
Female
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese form of Hebrew Leah, LÃA means "weary."
Female
Egyptian
, a royal lady of the IIIrd or IVth dynasty.
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish LudmiÅ‚, LUDMIÅA means "people's favor."
Female
Polish
Feminine form of Polish BogumiÅ‚, BOGUMIÅA means "God-favor."
Female
Slovene
Feminine form of Slovene Sašo, SAŠA means "defender of mankind."
Female
Icelandic
Feminine form of Icelandic Stefán, STEFANÃA means "crown."
Female
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese feminine form of Roman Latin Antonius, possibly ANTÃA means "invaluable."Â
Female
Spanish
Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucia, LUCÃA means "light."Â
Female
Icelandic
Icelandic form of Old Norse Gerðr, GERÃA means "enclosure, stronghold."
Female
Swedish
Short form of Swedish Linnéa, NÉA means "twinflower."
Female
French
French form of Hebrew Leah, LÉA means "weary."
Female
Slovene
Slovene form of Greek Hagne, NEŽA means "chaste; holy."
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Scottish
From the broken mossy ground.
Girl/Female
Irish
Comes from ri “sovereign, king†and the diminutive -in and means “the king’s child†or may come from riogach “impulsive, furious.†Regan may be used for a boy or a girl.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Name of One Companion of the Prophet of Allah
Girl/Female
Tamil
Aapeksha | ஆபேகà¯à®·à®¾
Passion, Being passionate
Boy/Male
Indian, Sikh
Active; Intelligent
Girl/Female
American, Arabic, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Irish, Italian, Kannada, Latin, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Spanish, Swiss
Life; To Live; To Breath; Good News; Form of Eve; Beloved; Living One; Breath of Life; Life-giving; Beauty; Alive; Living
Girl/Female
Muslim
Noble, Magnanimous
Boy/Male
Indian, Modern
Attitude
Boy/Male
Assamese, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu
A Cavalier
Girl/Female
French, German, Hebrew
Little and Womanly; Dear; Man; The Plain
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v. t.
To habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize.
n.
A climate.
a.
Cold; wanting heat or warmth; of low temperature; as, a frigid climate.
a.
Abounding with disease; producing diseases; as, a diseaseful climate.
n.
A climate; a tract or region of the earth. See Climate.
a.
Having the margin dentate and also ciliate or fringed with hairs.
a.
Unmarried; single; as, a celibate state.
v. t. & i.
To acclimate or become acclimated.
v. t.
To give powers to, or to heighten the powers or effect of; as, to animate a lyre.
v. t.
To burn; to reduce to ashes by the action of fire, either directly or in an oven or retort; to incremate or incinerate; as, to cremate a corpse, instead of burying it.
a.
Incapable of further analysis; incapable of further division or separation; constituent; elemental; as, an ultimate constituent of matter.
n.
Celibate state; celibacy.
v. i.
The condition of a place in relation to various phenomena of the atmosphere, as temperature, moisture, etc., especially as they affect animal or vegetable life.
a.
Climatic.
a.
Climatic.
n.
The wheather; the climate.
a.
Of or pertaining to a climate; depending on, or limited by, a climate.
a.
Presiding over, or regulating, climates.
n.
A description of climates.
v. i.
One of thirty regions or zones, parallel to the equator, into which the surface of the earth from the equator to the pole was divided, according to the successive increase of the length of the midsummer day.