Mainframe (disambiguation)

Mainframe may refer to any of the following:

Mainframe (G.I. Joe)

Mainframe is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's communications expert and debuted in 1986.

Profile

His real name is Blaine L. Parker, and his rank is sergeant E-5. Mainframe was born in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mainframe was both an athlete and a scholar as a child, though as a self-confessed nerd, he'd much rather learn about computers than do anything else. He graduated high school at the age of seventeen, and immediately enlisted in the Army airborne. He soon headed into battle overseas, receiving his Combat Infantryman Badge, and later left the army to get his degree from MIT on the G.I. Bill. Mainframe then did a stint developing computer software in Silicon Valley, making big bucks and fighting boredom with a stick. Luckily, the Marines were looking for a few good men with just his qualifications, and Mainframe was soon back in uniform. He even served at the Pentagon for a time, before joining the G.I. Joe Team as a computer specialist.

Dreamland (Fallujah, Iraq)

Coordinates: 33°20′42.81″N 43°51′25.81″E / 33.3452250°N 43.8571694°E / 33.3452250; 43.8571694

Camp Baharia, also known as Dreamland or FOB Volturno, was a U.S. military installation that was located just outside the city of Fallujah, Iraq. It was the smaller of two major U.S. military bases maintained just outside the Fallujah city limits, during the Iraq War.

Etymology

Camp Baharia was often referred to by U.S. soldiers by its original nickname, "Dreamland". The camp was specifically named after the U.S. Marine Corps, using an Arabic word for Marine Corps, mushaat al-baharia, which translates roughly into walkers of the navy or naval infantry. The camp was referred to as "FOB Volturno" by the U.S. Army, and as "Camp Baharia" by the U.S. Marine Corps.

Background

Prior to the Iraq War, Camp Baharia once operated as a Baath Party resort, where it was used as an opulent fortress where Qusay Hussein and Uday Hussein would stay.

Dreamland was first occupied by a small element of the 82nd Airborne in April of 2003 but was quickly turned over to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment before the end of the month. Dreamland was then taken over by 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division but returned to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment when the 3rd Infantry Division returned home. As 2003 came to a close, Dreamland was taken over and operated by the 82nd Airborne Division until March 2004. 2nd Battalion 1st Marines took over operations prior to Operation Vigilant Resolve and renamed the base Camp Baharia. 3rd Battalion 5th Marines took over the forward operating base in September 2004.

Dreamland (Madeleine Peyroux album)

Dreamland is the first album by singer, songwriter, and guitarist Madeleine Peyroux; it was released in 1996.

Track listing

All tracks arranged by Greg Cohen except 4, 8 and 11.

Personnel

Recorded at RPM Studios, New York City, engineered by Michael Krowiak, except tracks 4, 8 & 11 recorded at Unique Studios, NYC, engineered by Michael O'Reilly.

Dreamland (Robert Plant album)

Dreamland is English rock singer Robert Plant's seventh solo album and the first with his band "Strange Sensation". It was released in July 2002.

Many of the songs are cover versions, mainly blues, but also some rock. It was nominated for two Grammys in 2002 — The Best Rock Album and The Best Male Rock Performance.

Track listing

All songs written by Robert Plant, Justin Adams, Clive Deamer, John Baggott, Charlie Jones and Porl Thompson, except where noted.

Personnel

Strange Sensation

Special Guest musicians

Reception

References