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  Comana
According to ancient geographers, Comana was situated in Cappadocia (Cataonia).
Heraclius appeared at Chalcedon in 451: Comana was then a suffragan of Militene, the metropolis of Armenia Secunda; since then it figures as such in most of the "Notitiae episcopatuum" to the twelfth century.
The ruins of Comana are visible ten miles north-west of Guksun (Cocussus), in the vilayet of Adana (Lequien, I, 447; Ramsay, Hist.
www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/c/comana.html   (326 words)

  
 Comana, Cappadocia - LoveToKnow 1911
COMANA, a city of Cappadocia [frequently called Chryse or Aurea, i.e.
The number of persons engaged in the service of the temple, even in Strabo's time, was upwards of 6000, and among these, to judge by the names common on local tombstones, were many of Persian race.
Under Caracalla, Comana became a Roman colony, and it received honours from later emperors down to the official recognition of Christianity.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Comana,_Cappadocia   (335 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Comana
Comana was then a suffragan of Militene, the metropolis of Armenia Secunda; since then it figures as such in most of the "Notitiae episcopatuum" to the twelfth century.
Comana are visible ten miles north-west of Guksun (Cocussus), in the vilayet of
Comana in Pamphylia Prima, suffragan of Side; the true name is Conana.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/04151b.htm   (252 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Alexander (Of Comana)
Alexander, known as "The charcoal burner", was Bishop of Comana, in Pontus.
Comana as there were several plates of that name, but decide for Pontus, near Neo-Caesarea.
Comana to help select a bishop for that place.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/01295c.htm   (296 words)

  
 Comana, Pontus - LoveToKnow 1911
Gumenek), an ancient city of Pontus, said to have been colonized from Comana in Cappadocia.
It stood on the river Iris (Tozanli Su or Yeshil Irmak), and from its central position was a favourite emporium of Armenian and other merchants.
Remains of Comana are still to be seen near a village called Gumenek on the Tozanli Su, 7 m.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Comana,_Pontus   (155 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Comana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Tokat (Comana): Niksar (Neocaesarea), Zile (Zela), Artova, Erbaa (Erek), Turhal (Talaura), Resadiye (Iskefsir), Almus (Alumus) by Ersal Yavi (Unknown Binding - 1987)
Comana du Pont, sous l'Empire romain: Etude historique et corpus monetaire (Glaux) by Michel Amandry (Unknown Binding - 1999)
Coluthus, a heretic, 3: 167 Comana in the Pontus, 2: 85...
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Comana&index=blended&page=1   (975 words)

  
 Hieromartyr Alexander, Bishop of Comana,
We have a tendency to form an opinion about someone on the basis of what the person looks like--the kind of clothes he's wearing, her hairstyle, fat or thin, plain or pretty.
In the city of Comana, or Cuma, near Neocaesarea there lived in the third century a pious man by the name of Alexander.
The bishop of Comana died and a new bishop had to be chosen.
www.roca.org /OA/100/100g.htm   (780 words)

  
 Acasa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Strajuita de zidurile manastirii, Comana isi resfira casele pe platoul ce se ridica in panta de la apa Calnistei spre padure.
Zona deosebit de atractiva pe raza comunei Comana, unde se afla Mânastirea Comana, ctitorie a domnitorului Vlad Tepes, atestata documentar din anul 1461.
Comana a existat totdeauna in dependenta de cei trei vecini ai sai: padurea, balta si raul.
www.primariacomana.ro   (217 words)

  
 Comana, Cappadocia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Comana was a city of Cappadocia (frequently called Crryse or Aurea, i.e.
Heraclius appeared at the Council of Chalcedon in 451: Comana was then a suffragan of Militene, the metropolis of Armenia Secunda; since then it figures as such in most of the "Notitiae episcopatuum" to the twelfth century.
The ruins of Comana are visible ten miles north-west of Guksun (Cocussus), in the Ottoman vilayet of Adana (Lequien, I, 447; Ramsay, Hist.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Comana,_Cappadocia   (733 words)

  
 WorldWar2.ro Forum -> RAF/Commonwealth operations over Romania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
After a tour around Comana, the pilot try to land and in contact with the lake surface, he lost control and the plane rolled over, trapping the entire crew.
There were never found the metal elements of the wings, rear part of the fuselage, the pilot cabin, the front and rear turrets and their machine guns nor the ammunition (...), the landing gear, elements of the cabins of navigator, bombaimer or gunners.
The elders from Comana are divided into two sides regarding the crash in the lake.
www.worldwar2.ro /forum/index.php?showtopic=1883   (2245 words)

  
 St. Alexander the Charcoal-Burner, Plinio Correa de Oliveira commentary on the Saint of the Day, August 11 @ ...
In the mid-third century the Christians of Comana, in Pontus, sent representatives to St. Gregory Thaumaturgus, Bishop of Neocaesarea, requesting a Bishop for their city.
St. Alexander became famous for his preaching and governed the church of Comana in a dignified way until the persecution under Emperor Decius, when he was burned to death, dying a martyr for the Catholic Faith.
What the text does not say, but what is very probable to have happened, is that the two saints immediately discerned the sanctity and the human value of one another.
www.traditioninaction.org /SOD/j034sdAlexanderCharcoalBurner8-11.htm   (1434 words)

  
 St. Irene Chrysovalantou | THE HOLY MARTYR BASILISCUS, BISHOP OF COMANA
The Holy Martyr Basiliscus was a nephew of the Great Martyr Theodore the Recruit (February 17), and he suffered together with his brothers Eutropius and Kleonikos during the persecution of the emperor Maximian Galerius (305-311).
The holy martyrs Kleonikos and Eutropius (March 3) were crucified, but the martyr Basiliscus was sent to Comana where he was detained in prison.
The saint appeared in a dream to St John Chrysostom (November 13) before his death at Comana and said to him, "Tomorrow we shall be together." St Eusignius (August 5) was an eyewitness to his sufferings and told the world about the struggles of St Basiliscus.
www.stirene.org /Archives/May/0522-StBasiliscus.htm   (619 words)

  
 ACE Appoints Fabio Comana Certification and Exam Development Manager
Comana will oversee enhancement, administration and maintenance of all ACE certification programs.
Comana serves as an adjunct instructor for San Diego’s only ACE-affiliated extension program offering practical guidance to newly certified fitness professionals at the University of California San Diego.
Comana is currently an ACE certified personal trainer; National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certified strength and conditioning specialist; certified health-fitness instructor through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM); and contributing author for the National Volunteer Fire Council Health and Wellness Project.
www.acefitness.org /media/media_display.aspx?NewsID=193   (371 words)

  
 Houses / homes / Real Estate for sale or for rent in Comana, Giurgiu, Romania - and vacation rentals
If you are experiencing problems with debt, including mortgage arrears and late payments on your personal loans you may wish to discuss your position with a credit counselor.
If you are considering buying real estate in Comana, Giurgiu, Romania, or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
If you need to send money to or from Comana, Giurgiu, Romania for the purchase of a property (or for any other reason) our suggestions can help you obtain more currency with less worry when buying foreign currency.
www.propertyworld.com /_Romania_Giurgiu_Comana   (525 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Health -- Middle management
That's what exercise physiologist Fabio Comana tells clients whose dream is to have sculpted six-pack abs.
Comana recommends following the USDA's new food pyramid with emphasis on fresh fruits, vegetables, grains, low-fat dairy and lean proteins.
He recommends Pilates-based exercise programs which incorporate stabilization movements designed to work the core (abdominal, lower back and gluteal muscles) with the aim of boosting strength and flexibility.
www.signonsandiego.com /news/health/fitness/20050920-9999-lz1c20abs.html   (1480 words)

  
 CP Greenpeace: Soia GM in Parcul Comana
OMG nu ar trebui să fie găsite în inima unei arii protejate, cum este Comana, care reprezintă o bijuterie a biodiversităţii româneşti”, a declarat Gabriel Păun, coordonator campanii în cadrul Greenpeace.
Greenpeace are dovezi de la un laborator certificat pentru testarea OMG din Viena că mostrele de soia prelevate de pe terenurile aparţinând Grivco SA din imediata apropiere a pădurii Comana sunt modificate genetic (2)
Parcul Natural Comana a fost înfiinţat prin Hotărârea de Guvern nr.
romania.indymedia.org /ro/2006/05/1428.shtml   (655 words)

  
 Alexander of Comana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
250), known as "the charcoal burner", was Bishop of Comana in Pontus.
Whether he was the first to occupy that see is open to discussion.
The discovery of his virtues was due to the contempt with which he had been regarded.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alexander_of_Comana   (267 words)

  
 Top 10 Fitness Time-Wasters
Invigorate your workout with a fresh mix on your iPod instead of spending your time staring at the crawl on Fox News.
The machine you want to use is occupied, so you grab a towel, get a drink of water, run to the bathroom -- and the next thing you know, 10 minutes have passed.
For example, Comana says, if you plan to work your legs by doing lunges and squats with weights, warm up with high knee steps, butt kicks, lunges with a twist, and sumo squats.
www.webmd.com /content/Article/123/115172.htm?pagenumber=2   (646 words)

  
 Patron Saints Index: Saint Alexander the Charcoal Burner
To escape his pagan roots and live for God, he left his native area and became a charcoal burner at Comana, Pontus, Asia Minor.
When Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus oversaw a council of laymen and religious to pick a bishop for Comana, he told them to ignore outward appearance, and choose the most spiritual person among them.
-Hymn of Praise of Saint Alexander, Bishop of Comana, from the
www.catholic-forum.com /saints/sainta2c.htm   (238 words)

  
 Excite - Health
Physical activity in hot weather triggers a surprisingly high level of fluid loss via sweating, said Fabio Comana, a certified personal trainer and the certification and exam development manager at the American Council on Exercise.
For someone not in top shape, the loss can still be up to 2 liters an hour, he said.
Drink water before and during workouts, Comana and Cotton suggest.
health.excite.com /article/id/520772.html   (649 words)

  
 Cythera dialogue
Myus is the leader of House Comana, being the eldest brother.
House Comana is a relative upstart among Houses.
House Comana is a house of villainy and deceit.
idisk.mac.com /sfiera/Public/cythera/dialogue.html   (5512 words)

  
 Queen Marie of Romania / The Country That I Love - Chapter 4
Built between the years 1601-1611 by Radu Serban Vodă, its restored church still guards the bones of that Prince who was a worthy follower of Michael the Brave.
It is the season when the yellow irises must be gliding its many swamps, but no one can tell me what is the silhouette that the slow-flowing stream now mirrors in waters that so lately have absorbed a red other than that of the setting sun!
Not far from Comana is a place which has a name well-known to every Roumanian: the name of Călugăreni, a little village not far from the River Arges.
www.tkinter.smig.net /QueenMarie/CountryThatILove/Chapter04.htm   (1111 words)

  
 LOCAL 8 :: KFMB Stations, San Diego, California
And when you remove the five minutes of cool down and post exercise stretching, you drop that number down to about 163 calories," explained Fabio Comana an ACE Exercise Physiologist.
They say curves staff members are not receiving enough fitness training and are not necessarily qualified to help people meet their exercise goals.
Additionally, curves uses one-size fits all exercise equipment, which makes it difficult for women who are significantly obese or petite to properly use the fitness machines.
www.kfmb.com /printable/?id=8843   (493 words)

  
 COMANA (mod. Gumenek) - Online Information article about COMANA (mod. Gumenek)
Gumenek) - Online Information article about COMANA (mod.
Search over 40,000 articles from the original, classic Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th Edition.
Remains of Comana are still to be seen near a See also:
encyclopedia.jrank.org /CLI_COM/COMANA_mod_Gumenek_.html   (284 words)

  
 Jumping into Spring Sports Could Land You Right Back on the Couch - Health - RedOrbit
Your first step should be to evaluate what you have been doing for the last four months and what you want to be doing in the months ahead.
A SMART goal might be running a mile in under 10 minutes and achieving that speed within one month.
He emphasizes the importance of having at least one day of rest per week and alternating between heavy and light workouts.
www.redorbit.com /news/health/466912/jumping_into_spring_sports_could_land_you_right_back_on/index.html   (735 words)

  
 Exercise: Key to good sex, good sleep - CNN.com
The women who worked out in the evening hours saw little or no improvement in their sleep patterns.
The adrenaline rush and stress relief from a brief workout can replace similar feelings smokers get from tobacco and help reduce the urge for a cigarette for those trying to quit, according to smoking cessation programs.
And one study "found physically fit workers were 12.5 percent more efficient at the end of the day than their nonphysically fit counterparts," Comana says.
cnnstudentnews.cnn.com /2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/20/hb.exercise.benefits/index.html   (706 words)

  
 The 5 Best Moves to Warm Up
Besides, when you have scarcely 30 minutes slotted for exercise in a time-crunched schedule, you don't want to waste even one valuable fat-blasting, butt-firming minute doing tedious in-place marches and shoulder rolls.
With Comana's help, Prevention has tweaked the tired, same-old warm-up to create a batch of fresh moves that will make your opening act rock.
This routine features dynamic drills like the Back Twist, which warms and stretches your body, along with balance and agility exercises to bolster core strength, stability, and overall coordination--skills that often get short shrift in a regular workout, says Comana.
www.prevention.com /article/0,5778,s1-2-69-236-7316-1-P,00.html   (691 words)

  
 Australian Moths Online :: Comana collaris
Comana collaris Walker, 1865 (Limacodidae), Male - NSW, Deriah State Forest, 22.
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www.ento.csiro.au /gallery/moths/Comanacollaris   (45 words)

  
 Satul-european.ro
There is somewhere in Giurgiu County, in which water, sky and land are rarely mixed, creating an unique place, in which the nature flew its complete beautifulness.
Arrangements of old Neajlov’s riverbed — the actual Comana Pond — and materializing a new artificial lake, by integrating in the local and natural environment, and also by attaching it to the actual water flows;
CASA ENGLEZA Comana - clasificata "Trei Flori" are 4 camere si dotare conform standardelor europene.
www.satul-european.ro /generalitati.php?lang=en   (713 words)

  
 Vitality: Good News About Health, Happiness and Productivity
Questioning participants who’ve taken a class with a particular instructor also can help you decide whether a certain class would be right for you.
He or she will also recommend a different level class if the one you’re taking isn’t right for your fitness level.
Sandra Gordon spoke to Fabio Comana, an exercise physiologist and the certification and exam development manager at the American Council on Exercise in San Diego.
www.vitality.com /evitality/dec05/fitness_1205.html   (678 words)

  
 Welcome to the E-Exercise Revolution - Healthy Living: Living a healthy lifestyle for disease prevention on ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The new delivery systems for exercise instruction are best for experienced exercisers, including those who have fallen into a rut or become bored with their typical routines, he said.
For less-experienced exercisers, Comana recommends starting with some "face-to-face time" with a personal trainer before switching to the online or other high-tech programs.
After a few sessions with a trainer, the e-sites can be helpful, Comana said.
www.medicinenet.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=63147   (684 words)

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