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VIE SILENCE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Musical Works
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Last Post
1, record 1, English, Last%20Post
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Last Post is a short fanfare, traditionally played on a bugle. 2, record 1, English, - Last%20Post
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Last Post has become associated with war remembrance and military funerals. 2, record 1, English, - Last%20Post
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres d'œuvres musicales
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Dernière sonnerie
1, record 1, French, Derni%C3%A8re%20sonnerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Dernier appel 2, record 1, French, Dernier%20appel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Dernière sonnerie est une sonnerie de clairon utilisée traditionnellement pour avertir les troupes de n’ importe quel camp militaire que le dernier poste de garde a été inspecté et que tous les soldats peuvent aller dormir. Étant donné qu'il indique la fin du jour, la sonnerie a également fini par devenir un symbole de ceux qui ont perdu la vie en service, et il nous invite au souvenir durant les deux minutes de silence(qui symbolisent la nuit). 3, record 1, French, - Derni%C3%A8re%20sonnerie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de obras musicales
- Ceremonial y tradiciones (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Last Post
1, record 1, Spanish, Last%20Post
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Peace-Keeping Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2 Minute-Wave of Silence
1, record 2, English, 2%20Minute%2DWave%20of%20Silence
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The 2 Minute-Wave of Silence is a millennium project designed by the Legion to allow Canadians to stand in silent tribute to the men and women who served our country in time of war. Starting in Newfoundland and Labrador as the clock strikes 11 a.m. local time on November 11, a wave of silence will begin to roll across the nation's six time zones, as people stop to remember. 1, record 2, English, - 2%20Minute%2DWave%20of%20Silence
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Vague de 2 minutes de silence
1, record 2, French, Vague%20de%202%20minutes%20de%20silence
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette année, la Légion royale canadienne nous invite à participer à un projet spécial, la «Vague de 2 minutes de silence», qui a pour objet de rendre hommage aux Canadiens et aux Canadiennes qui sont morts à la guerre. La Légion a conçu ce projet du millénaire pour nous inciter à observer le silence et rendre hommage à tous les hommes et à toutes les femmes qui ont servi notre pays en temps de guerre. La Vague de silence débutera à Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador à onze heures, heure local, le 11 novembre et continuera son parcours à travers les six fuseaux horaire du Canada à mesure que nous arrêtons pour réfléchir à ceux et celles qui ont sacrifié leur vie pour la liberté. 1, record 2, French, - Vague%20de%202%20minutes%20de%20silence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Yoga and Pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- yoga meditation
1, record 3, English, yoga%20meditation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- meditation 2, record 3, English, meditation
correct
- dhyana 2, record 3, English, dhyana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... meditation (dhyana), is concentration (dharana) taken to perfection. In other words, a meditative state is the natural result of "perfect concentration." 1, record 3, English, - yoga%20meditation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Yoga et pilates
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méditation
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9ditation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dhyana 2, record 3, French, dhyana
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] étape où le yogi contemple l’unité de la conscience dans tout ce qui l’entoure [...] 3, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9ditation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La méditation est un procédé qui se propose de calmer la turbulence de notre vie intérieure et extérieure, en créant de l'harmonie entre l'individu et son monde social et spirituel. Sans être un procédé fondé nécessairement sur la croyance, elle peut finalement déterminer la perfection à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur de nos vies. Elle est un procédé qui nous simplifie la vie et nous enrichit l'âme. Elle nous offre du silence, de la compréhension, de la liberté et de la paix. La méditation est un procédé qui peut transformer, qui amène avec lui une richesse de la compréhension et révèle une sagesse, difficile à exprimer par des mots, mais qui transporte ceux qui le pratiquent dans une dimension plus profonde et plus réelle, on pourrait dire, de la perception de l'existence. 3, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9ditation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le yogi est identifié à l’objet de sa méditation. 3, record 3, French, - m%C3%A9ditation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-07-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Films
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Life After Deaf
1, record 4, English, Life%20After%20Deaf
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Winter Films, video produced for the Canadian Deafened Persons Association. 1, record 4, English, - Life%20After%20Deaf
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de films
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- La vie dans le silence
1, record 4, French, La%20vie%20dans%20le%20silence
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-08-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
- Criminology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- silent system
1, record 5, English, silent%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A model prison was constructed at Auburn in New York to implement the various features of the new system, which was instituted by 1825. The main distinguishing feature of the silent system was that prisoners were allowed to work together in the daytime. Silence was strictly enforced at all times, however, and at night the prisoners were confined in individual cells. 2, record 5, English, - silent%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
- Criminologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- règle du silence
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A8gle%20du%20silence
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Règle adoptée en 1825 selon laquelle les prisonniers devaient garder le silence en tout temps. Cette règle n’a plus cours aujourd’hui. 2, record 5, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20du%20silence
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De nouveaux établissements ont été construits, les anciens ont été rénovés, les conditions de vie des détenus ont été améliorées, la discipline s’est assouplie, la règle du silence a été abolie, le travail a été rendu moins pénible et des loisirs ont été organisés. 3, record 5, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20du%20silence
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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