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Joaquin Rafael Phoenix [a] (/ hw ɑː ˈ k iː n / ⓘ whah-KEEN; né Bottom; born October 28, 1974) is an American actor.Known for his roles as dark, unconventional and eccentric characters, particularly in period dramas, he has received various accolades, including an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards.
A leaf blower, commonly known as a blower, is a device that propels air out of a nozzle to move debris such as leaves and grass cuttings. Leaf blowers are powered by electric or gasoline motors . Gasoline models have traditionally been two-stroke engines , but four-stroke engines were recently introduced to partially address air pollution concerns.
The Poulan brand name is used primarily for outdoor power equipment, such as chainsaws, lawn mowers, and leaf blowers, aimed at the mid-level consumer market.Since Poulan is owned by Husqvarna, the two brands often share technologies.
In the Stargate universe, Phoenix is the name of a Daedalus-class battlecruiser belonging to the Tau'ri before being renamed George Hammond. It also appears in an alternate timeline. In the Japanese anime Saint Seiya, the character Ikki was born under the Phoenix constellation and inherited the mythical bird's power of rebirth.
The outcry over leaf blowers has grown so loud that in October, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will spell an end to the use of gas-powered devices in the state.
Positec initially had trouble selling Worx products to major retailers because those retailers wanted to sell them as an in-house brand (rather than an independent brand). In order to sell under the Worx brand name, the company decided to employ direct response marketing including the use of infomercials. The Worx GT electric trimmer was the ...
Phoenix club (sports), a team that closes and is rebuilt under a new structure and often a new name; Phoenix Finance, a Formula One entrant; Phoenix Raceway, Avondale, Arizona; Phoenix, an annual sports festival at the National Institute of Technology Karnataka
Phoenix is a modern given name derived from the name for a mythological bird from Greek myth that has become a symbol of renewal, regeneration and immortality. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It is a name in use for both boys and girls.