Barrett
Encyclopedia
Court cases
- Barrett v. RosenthalBarrett v. RosenthalBarrett v. Rosenthal is a 2006 California Supreme Court case concerning online defamation. The case resolved a defamation claim brought by Stephen Barrett, Terry Polevoy, and attorney Christopher Grell against women's health advocate Ilena Rosenthal and several others. Barrett and others alleged...
, a 2006 California Supreme Court case concerning online defamation - Barrett v. United StatesBarrett v. United StatesBarrett v. United States, 169 U.S. 218 , was a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that South Carolina had never effectively been subdivided into separate judicial districts...
, a case in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that South Carolina had never effectively been subdivided into separate judicial districts
Fictional characters
- Dana Barrett, character in the films Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II, played by Sigourney Weaver
- Elcid Barrett, captain of the Antelope in the folk song "Barrett's PrivateersBarrett's Privateers"Barrett's Privateers" is a folk song in the style of a sea shanty, written and performed by Canadian musician Stan Rogers, having been inspired after a song session with the Friends of Fiddler's Green at the Northern Lights Festival Boréal in Sudbury, Ontario...
" - Barret WallaceBarret Wallaceis a player character in Square Enix's role playing game Final Fantasy VII. Created by character designer Tetsuya Nomura, he has since appeared in the CGI film sequel, Final Fantasy VII Advent Children as well as other games and media in the Compilation of Final Fantasy VII series...
, character in the video game Final Fantasy VII' - Betty Barrett, main character on the TV show Atomic BettyAtomic BettyAtomic Betty is a Canadian animated television series produced by Atomic Cartoons, Breakthrough Films & Television, and Tele Images Kids. Additional funding for production is provided by Teletoon in Canada and M6 and Télétoon in France. It currently airs on CITV. The series has once again begun...
Organizations
- Barrett TechnologyBarrett TechnologyCambridge, Massachusetts, USA-based Barrett Technology was incorporated by William T. Townsend in 1990. Barrett manufactures robotic arms and hands installed in 20 countries on 6 continents...
, robotics company - Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, weapons manufacturing company
- Barrett, The Honors CollegeBarrett, The Honors CollegeBarrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University is a program that provides over 2,700 students with a residential experience that is similar to that which one might find at a smaller college or university, while still giving access to the resources of a major research institution...
, Arizona State University - Barrett-JacksonBarrett-JacksonEstablished in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction provides products and services to classic and collector car owners, collectors and automotive enthusiasts...
, car auction company - Bill Barrett CorporationBill Barrett CorporationBill Barrett Corporation is an energy company based in Denver, Colorado. Its core business is natural gas and oil exploration and development in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States....
, energy company
United States
- Barrett, Mariposa County, CaliforniaBarrett, Mariposa County, CaliforniaBarrett is an unincorporated community in Mariposa County, California. It is located on the western shore of Lake McClure on the Yosemite Valley Railroad south-southwest of Penon Blanco Peak, at an elevation of 876 feet ....
- Barrett, MinnesotaBarrett, MinnesotaBarrett is a city in Grant County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 415 at the 2010 census. Troy Johnson is the mayor.-Geography:...
- Barrett MountainBarrett MountainBarrett Mountain is a mountain located in south-central New Hampshire within the Wapack Range of mountains. It lies within the town of New Ipswich and is traversed by the Wapack Trail. Kidder Mountain is located directly to the north along the Wapack ridgeline; New Ipswich Mountain to the south....
, New Hampshire - Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
- Barrett, TexasBarrett, TexasBarrett is a census-designated place in Harris County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,872 at the 2000 census. It was founded in 1889 by Harrison Barrett, a former slave.-Geography:Barrett is located at ....
- Barrett, West VirginiaBarrett, West VirginiaBarrett is a small unincorporated community with a population of 781 in Boone County in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Barrett lies along the Pond Fork River. Barrett was named for Charles Barrett of Madison who was an employee of the Cole & Crane Lumber Company which had a mill there....
France
- Barret, CharenteBarret, CharenteBarret is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Population:...
- Barret-de-LioureBarret-de-LioureBarret-de-Lioure is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...
, Drôme - Barret-sur-MéougeBarret-sur-MéougeBarret-sur-Méouge is a commune in the Hautes-Alpes department in southeastern France. It is located at the start of the 'Gorges de la Méouge' on the Méouge river.-Population:-References:*...
, Hautes-Alpes - Breuil-BarretBreuil-BarretBreuil-Barret is a commune in the Vendée department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France.-References:*...
, Vendée - Pont-de-BarretPont-de-BarretPont-de-Barret is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...
, Drôme
Weaponry
- .416 Barrett.416 BarrettThe .416 Barrett or 10.6x83mm centerfire rifle cartridge is a proprietary bottlenecked centrefire rifle cartridge designed in 2005. It is an alternative to the .50 BMG in long-range high-caliber rifles. It was designed in response to a request for a medium/heavy rifle/cartridge combination that was...
- Barrett M82
- Barrett M90Barrett M90The Barrett M90 is a bolt-action, bullpup sniper rifle, chambered in .50 BMG , and designed by Barrett Firearms Company.-Overview:...
- Barrett M95Barrett M95The Barrett M95 is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .50 BMG , and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Company.-Overview:The M95 is an improved version of the earlier Barrett M90. It is a bolt-action sniper rifle in a bullpup design...
- Barrett M98Barrett M98The Barrett M98 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic sniper rifle, chambered in .416 Barrett, and manufactured by Barrett Firearms Company. It was originally introduced at the 1998 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, but was never placed into production due to the introduction of the M99.- Overview :The...
- Barrett M98BBarrett M98BThe Barrett Model 98B is a bolt-action sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum manufactured by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing...
- Barrett M99Barrett M99The Barrett Model 99 "Big Shot" is a single-shot sniper rifle first introduced in 1999 by the Barrett Firearms Company . The company is better known worldwide for its earlier .50 caliber rifles, the semi-automatic M82A1 and bolt-action M95. Like the M95, the rifle uses a bullpup configuration...
- Barrett REC7
- Barrett XM109Barrett XM109The Barrett XM109 is an anti-materiel rifle, chambered in 25 × 59 mm, under development by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing.-Overview:The XM109, originally known as the Objective Sniper Weapon or "Payload Rifle" , is a semi-automatic anti-materiel rifle, designed primarily for engagement of light...
- Barrett XM500Barrett XM500The Barrett XM500 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic sniper rifle/anti-materiel rifle currently in development by the Barrett Firearms Company. It is fed by a 10-round detachable box magazine situated behind the trigger in bullpup configuration....
People
- Aaron BarrettAaron BarrettAaron Asher Barrett is the lead singer, lead guitarist, and primary songwriter for the band Reel Big Fish. Prior to forming with Reel Big Fish, Barrett played trombone in another ska-punk act, The Scholars, along with future Reel Big Fish bandmates Scott Klopfenstein and Grant Barry...
(born 1974), lead singer of American ska band Reel Big Fish - Apollon BarretApollon BarretApollon Marie-Rose Barret was born in France and was Professor of oboe at the Royal Academy of Music in London.He published his "Complete Method for the Oboe" that has been widely used by oboe teachers around the world ever since....
(1804–1879), French oboist - Arthur BarretArthur BarretArthur B. Barret was the twenty-second mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, but died from an illness only 11 days after taking office....
(born 1836), American politician - Dave BarrettDave BarrettDavid Barrett, OC , commonly known as Dave Barrett, is a retired politician and social worker in British Columbia, Canada...
(born 1930), Canadian politician - Dicky BarrettDicky BarrettRichard Michael Barrett , better known as Dicky Barrett, is the frontman of Ska punk band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and the announcer for Jimmy Kimmel Live...
(born 1964), lead singer of Boston based ska band The Mighty Mighty Bosstones - George Barret, Jr.George Barret, Jr.George Barret, Jr. was an English landscape painter, and a son of the Irish artist George Barret, Sr.Almost certainly taught by his father, he exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1800-1803. He was an early member of the Society of Painters in Water Colours when it was founded in 1804, and...
(1767–1842), Irish painter - George Barret, Sr. (1730–1784), Irish landscape artist
- Jeanne BaréJeanne BaréJeanne Baret was a member of Louis Antoine de Bougainville's expedition on the ships La Boudeuse and Étoile in 1766–1769. Baret is recognized as the first woman to have completed a voyage of circumnavigation.Jeanne Baret joined the expedition disguised as a man, calling herself Jean Baret...
(or Barret) (1740–1803), French explorer and naturalist - John Richard BarretJohn Richard BarretJohn Richard Barret was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Greensburg, Kentucky, Barret attended the common schools and Centre College, Danville, Kentucky.He moved to St. Louis, Missouri, in 1839....
(1825–1903), U.S. Representative from Missouri - Syd BarrettSyd BarrettSyd Barrett , born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founding member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic...
(1946–2006), singer, songwriter and musician - Barrett family of JamaicaBarrett family of JamaicaThe Barrett family played an important role in the history of Jamaica. Hercie Barrett and family members migrated from England, landing on the island of Jamaica in 1655. In the years that followed, family members acquired substantial wealth and influence...
, an important family in the history of Jamaica
Other
- Barrett's esophagusBarrett's esophagusBarrett's esophagus refers to an abnormal change in the cells of the inferior portion of the esophagus. A positive diagnosis generally requires observing specific macroscopic and microscopic changes...
, a medical condition - Barrett reductionBarrett reductionIn modular arithmetic, Barrett reduction is a reduction algorithm introduced in 1986 by P.D. Barrett. A naive way of computingc = a \times b \pmod n. \,...
, an algorithm in modular arithmetic - Barrett (album)Barrett (album)Barrett was the second and final studio album of new material released by former Pink Floyd member Syd Barrett. In February 1970, shortly after releasing his first album, The Madcap Laughs, Barrett appeared on John Peel's Top Gear radio show where he presented only one song from the newly released...
, the second album by Syd Barrett
See also
- Barratt (disambiguation)
- BarretteBarretteA barrette is a clasp or pin for holding hair in place....
, a hair clip worn by women for practical or decorative reasons