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Unity

Unity Technologies, Inc. is a software company founded in 2004 in Copenhagen, Denmark, by David Helgason, Joachim Ante, and Nicholas Francis, specializing in real-time 3D development tools, most prominently its cross-platform Unity game engine for creating interactive 2D, 3D, VR, and AR experiences across mobile, PC, console, and extended reality platforms.^[1]^[2] Initially launched to democratize game development with user-friendly tools and C# scripting, Unity has evolved into a versatile platform supporting not only video games but also applications in film, automotive simulation, architecture, and enterprise training, powering billions of installations worldwide.^[3]^[4] The engine's key strengths include its asset store for reusable content, built-in physics simulation, and seamless multi-platform deployment, enabling rapid prototyping and iteration that has contributed to its adoption by over 70% of the top 1,000 mobile games and numerous AAA titles.^[3]^[5] Unity Technologies went public in 2020 and relocated its headquarters to San Francisco, expanding into non-gaming sectors amid recognition as one of the world's most innovative companies for advancing real-time rendering and collaborative workflows.^[6] A major controversy erupted in September 2023 when Unity announced a "runtime fee" policy imposing per-install charges on developers exceeding revenue thresholds, ostensibly to fund engine maintenance but criticized for its retroactive application, installation tracking burdens, and threat to indie creators' viability, prompting developer protests, project migrations to alternatives like Unreal Engine, and executive resignations including CEO John Riccitiello.^[7]^[8]^[9] The policy faced partial revisions amid backlash but was fully canceled in September 2024, replaced by subscription price adjustments for Unity Pro and Enterprise tiers, highlighting tensions between sustainable monetization and developer trust in a competitive engine market.^[7]^[10]

Conceptual foundations

Definition and etymology

Unity is the quality or state of oneness, the condition of being undivided or integrated as a whole, distinct from multiplicity or division.^[11] In broader conceptual terms, it denotes the principle whereby disparate elements cohere into a single entity, often implying harmony, agreement, or indivisibility. This notion underpins various domains, from abstract oneness in metaphysics to the aggregation of parts in composite structures, emphasizing causal interconnectedness over mere juxtaposition.^[12] The English term "unity" entered the language around 1300 as "unite," derived from Anglo-French unite and Old French unitet, which trace to Latin unitās ("oneness"), formed from ūnus ("one") and the abstract noun suffix -itās.^[13] This Latin root reflects Proto-Indo-European origins in concepts of singularity (oi-no-, "one"), underscoring unity's foundational link to numerical and existential primacy as the source of wholeness.^[11] Early usages, documented in medieval texts, extended the idea from mathematical singularity (e.g., the number one) to philosophical and theological coherence, where unity signifies an undivided essence resistant to fragmentation.^[12]

Philosophical interpretations

In ancient Greek philosophy, unity served as a foundational metaphysical concept, often contrasted with multiplicity. Parmenides advanced a monistic view, asserting that reality is a single, eternal, unchanging One, where distinctions of plurality are illusory deceptions of the senses.^[14] Plato, building on this, interpreted unity through the lens of transcendent Forms, positing the Form of the One as a principle of sameness that unifies particulars, though he acknowledged its paradoxical complexity in dialogues like the Parmenides.^[15] Aristotle critiqued these approaches, arguing in Metaphysics Delta 6 that unity is not a separate genus but an attribute inherent to substances, achieved through form as the cause that binds matter into a coherent whole, as elaborated in Metaphysics Z.12 and H.6 where essence provides numerical unity without mere aggregation.^[16]^[17]^[18] In modern Western philosophy, interpretations of unity often emphasize monism, the doctrine that reality constitutes a single underlying substance or principle, countering dualistic or pluralistic fragmentation. Existence monism holds that only one concrete object exists, encompassing all apparent diversity, while priority monism prioritizes the whole over its parts, as in Spinoza's substance monism where God or Nature forms an indivisible unity.^[14] Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel reconceived unity dialectically, as the dynamic resolution of contradictions—such as identity and difference—into higher syntheses, culminating in the Absolute as the total unity of thought and being, where opposites interpenetrate without annihilation.^[19]^[20] Eastern philosophical traditions, particularly Advaita Vedanta, interpret unity as non-duality (advaita), positing Brahman as the singular, infinite, unchanging reality underlying all phenomena, with perceived diversity arising from ignorance (avidya) rather than true separation.^[21] Adi Shankara's commentaries on the Upanishads emphasize this ontological unity between the individual self (atman) and Brahman, rejecting pluralistic realism in favor of an illusory world (maya) that veils the fundamental oneness.^[21] This view parallels monistic elements in Western thought but prioritizes direct experiential realization over discursive reasoning.

Mathematical and logical unity

In mathematics, unity denotes the multiplicative identity element within algebraic structures, serving as the element that leaves other elements unchanged under the operation of multiplication. In the real number system, this is the integer 1, satisfying the equation $1 \times a = a \times 1 = a for every real number a. This property ensures the existence of inverses and facilitates the structure of fields, where unity is indispensable for defining units and scaling operations.^[22]^[23] The concept generalizes to abstract algebra, particularly in rings, where a unital ring (or ring with unity) includes an element e such that e \cdot r = r \cdot e = r for all elements r in the ring. Not all rings require unity by definition, but its presence enables the study of ideals, modules, and homomorphisms with preserved identities; for example, the integers \mathbb{[Z](/page/Z)} form a commutative ring with unity 1. Unity's uniqueness follows from the ring axioms: if another element f satisfies the identity property, then e = e \cdot f = f. This framework underpins polynomial rings, matrix rings, and function rings, where unity corresponds to the constant polynomial 1, the identity matrix, or the constant function 1, respectively.^[24]^[25] A related mathematical construct involves roots of unity, which are complex numbers \zeta satisfying \zeta^n = 1 for some positive integer n. These form a finite cyclic subgroup of the multiplicative group of nonzero complex numbers, with the primitive nth roots generating cyclotomic extensions in number theory. Applications include the factorization of z^n - 1 = 0, discrete Fourier transforms for signal processing, and symmetry groups in geometry; for instance, the four fourth roots of unity are $1, -1, i, -i, equally spaced on the unit circle. Their minimal polynomials, the cyclotomic polynomials, are irreducible over the rationals and have degree \phi(n), where \phi is Euler's totient function.^[26] In formal logic, unity manifests in the structural integration of components into coherent wholes, notably the "unity of the proposition," which questions how predicates and terms combine to form a truth-apt statement rather than a mere list. Gottlob Frege addressed this by conceiving predicates as unsaturated functions that require object arguments to yield a complete, unified thought, preventing the reduction of judgments to mere aggregates. Ludwig Wittgenstein critiqued early views, arguing via a chain metaphor that logical unity arises from the hanging together of atomic facts, where objects configure determinately without independent predication. This issue underscores the non-compositional nature of logical form, influencing semantics in predicate logic.^[27] Proof-theoretic approaches pursue unity across logical systems through shared calculi; for example, a single sequent calculus can embed classical, intuitionistic, and linear logics as fragments by varying structural rules like contraction and weakening. Such unification preserves soundness and completeness while highlighting divergences in resource management and proof normalization. In Kantian transcendental logic, unity emerges in the synthesis of intuitions under categories, where the logical forms of judgment (quantity, quality, relation, modality) impose a priori unity on manifold representations, distinct from mere analytical identity.^[28]^[29]

Religion and spirituality

Unity as a religious principle

In monotheistic traditions, unity fundamentally denotes the indivisible oneness of God as the singular creator and sovereign, rejecting polytheism or division in divine essence. This principle underpins doctrines such as tawhid in Islam, which affirms that God is one without partners, associates, or offspring, as articulated in Quran 112:1-4 ("Say: He is Allah, the One and Only; Allah, the Eternal, Absolute; He begetteth not, nor is He begotten; And there is none like unto Him").^[30] Tawhid extends beyond mere numerical oneness to encompass God's unity in lordship, worship, and attributes, serving as the bedrock of Islamic theology and practice, with violations classified as shirk (associating partners with God).^[30] In Christianity, unity manifests both in the oneness of God—affirmed in Deuteronomy 6:4, echoed in the New Testament—and in the spiritual oneness of believers as the body of Christ, as described in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, where diverse members function harmoniously under one head.^[31] Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17:20-23 explicitly calls for believers' unity "that they may be one even as we are one," emphasizing relational harmony grounded in shared faith rather than institutional uniformity, though historical schisms like the East-West split in 1054 and Protestant Reformation in the 16th century highlight persistent doctrinal tensions over authority and interpretation.^[32] Ephesians 4:3-6 further instructs preserving "the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace," listing seven unifying elements: one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all.^[33] Hindu non-dualistic philosophy, particularly Advaita Vedanta systematized by Adi Shankara in the 8th century CE, posits unity as the ultimate identity of the individual self (atman) with the absolute reality (Brahman), transcending apparent multiplicity in the world as illusory (maya).^[34] Core texts like the Upanishads, such as Chandogya 6.8.7 ("That which is the subtle essence, this whole world has that as its soul. That is reality. That is Atman. That art thou"), assert non-duality where all distinctions dissolve into one undifferentiated existence, influencing practices aimed at realizing this unity through knowledge (jnana) rather than ritual alone.^[35] This contrasts with dualistic Hindu schools like Dvaita, which maintain eternal distinctions between God, souls, and matter, underscoring Advaita's emphasis on experiential oneness over theistic separation. Across these traditions, unity as a religious principle often serves causal ends: fostering moral coherence, communal solidarity, and metaphysical stability by anchoring reality in an undivided source, though empirical observations of religious conflicts—such as sectarian violence in Islam (e.g., Sunni-Shia divides since the 7th century) or Christian denominational fragmentation—reveal that doctrinal unity does not invariably translate to practical harmony without shared authority structures.^[36] Scholarly analyses note that while perennialist views posit a transcendent unity beneath diverse religions, orthodox adherents typically prioritize exclusive truth claims, viewing syncretism as dilution rather than fulfillment.^[37] The Unity Church, also known as Unity School of Christianity or Unity Worldwide Ministries, originated in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1889, founded by Charles Fillmore, a real estate agent born in 1854, and his wife Myrtle Page Fillmore, born in 1845. Myrtle Fillmore, diagnosed with tuberculosis and other ailments, attended a New Thought lecture in 1886 by Dr. Joseph Adams and E.B. Weeks, prompting her to experiment with affirmations and denials of disease, which she credited for her recovery; this personal healing experience became foundational to the movement's emphasis on mental and spiritual healing through thought. The Fillmores began sharing these ideas via classes, correspondence Bible studies, and their first publication, Modern Thought, in February 1889, evolving into the Society of Silent Unity in 1890 as a prayer ministry focused on intercessory affirmative prayer.^[38]^[39]^[40] Unity's core teachings interpret the Bible metaphysically and allegorically rather than literally or historically, viewing it as a guide to inner spiritual principles; God is conceived as an impersonal divine mind or absolute principle of good, omnipresent and expressed through human consciousness, with no doctrine of original sin or inherent human depravity—instead, error, sickness, and lack stem from misaligned thoughts that can be corrected via affirmative prayer and positive thinking. Jesus Christ is regarded not as the unique divine Son or atoning sacrifice but as a "way-shower" or master demonstrator of divine potential available to all, denying the Trinity, the personality of the Holy Spirit, and the necessity of blood atonement for salvation, which adherents achieve through realizing innate divinity and unity with God. These principles, drawn from New Thought influences like Phineas Parkhurst Quimby's mental healing and transcendentalism, prioritize prosperity consciousness, vegetarianism as a spiritual discipline (advocated by the Fillmores), and practices like "denials" (rejecting negative appearances) and "affirmations" (claiming spiritual truths).^[41]^[40]^[42] As part of the broader New Thought movement emerging in the late 19th century, Unity shares affinities with organizations like Divine Science (founded by sisters Fannie and Nona Brooks in 1888) and Religious Science or Science of Mind (established by Ernest Holmes in 1927), all emphasizing mind-over-matter metaphysics, rejection of materialist orthodoxy, and eclectic spiritual synthesis incorporating Eastern ideas such as reincarnation and karma, which the Fillmores integrated after studying Hindu texts. Unity distinguishes itself by framing teachings within Christian terminology and maintaining non-dogmatic, inclusive congregations without creeds, attracting over 100,000 adherents worldwide by the 21st century through publications like Daily Word (started 1924) and Unity Village headquarters dedicated in 1929. Orthodox Christian critiques, from evangelical perspectives, classify Unity as non-Christian or cultic due to its rejection of core doctrines like Jesus' exclusive divinity and salvific death, arguing it promotes self-deification over biblical repentance; Unity responds by positioning itself as a progressive, practical spirituality compatible with diverse faiths.^[43]^[44]^[42]^[40]

Politics and governance

Political unity and national cohesion

Political unity, defined as consensus among political elites and institutions on core policy directions and national priorities, serves as a mechanism for enhancing national cohesion by mitigating factional conflicts and promoting shared societal goals. Empirical analyses demonstrate that cohesive governments facilitate clearer accountability and policy implementation, which in turn bolsters public trust in institutions and reduces intergroup tensions.^[45] In diverse societies, political unity correlates with higher levels of social cooperation, as evidenced by studies linking elite consensus to decreased societal fragmentation and increased democratic stability.^[46] Conversely, political polarization—characterized by entrenched partisan divides—undermines national cohesion by fostering social segregation, intolerance, and erosion of trust in public institutions. Research from polarized contexts, such as contemporary democracies, reveals that heightened affective polarization leads to diminished interpersonal trust and reluctance to collaborate across ideological lines, with effects persisting even after controlling for socioeconomic factors.^[47]^[48] For instance, surveys in the United States indicate that perceptions of extreme partisan divides exacerbate feelings of alienation, reducing empathy and mutual understanding between groups.^[49] These dynamics are amplified in media-saturated environments, where mainstream outlets, often exhibiting ideological biases, intensify divisions rather than bridging them, as critiqued in analyses of institutional trustworthiness.^[50] Historical cases illustrate how deliberate political unity has fortified national cohesion amid existential challenges. In the United States during World War II (1939–1945), cross-partisan elite alignment on defense and mobilization efforts cultivated widespread national solidarity, including initiatives for interfaith tolerance that integrated diverse populations into a unified war effort.^[51] Similarly, Japan's Meiji Restoration (1868–1912) under unified imperial and oligarchic leadership centralized authority, standardized education and military service, and propelled industrialization, forging a cohesive national identity from feudal fragmentation and enabling resistance to foreign imperialism.^[52] Such episodes underscore causal pathways where political unity enables rapid institutional reforms and collective mobilization, yielding tangible benefits like economic growth and security that reinforce societal bonds—outcomes less attainable under chronic elite discord. In post-colonial settings like Sierra Leone, empirical reviews link political tolerance and unity to consolidated democracy and reduced ethnic strife, with data from 1990s–2010s conflicts showing cohesion gains post-reconciliation pacts.^[53]

Political parties and organizations

The Unity Party of America, founded on November 4, 2004, emerged from the grassroots organization "Runners for Clark," which initially supported General Wesley Clark's 2004 presidential bid before evolving into a broader centrist effort known as "Unity Runners."^[54] The party positions itself as centrist, emphasizing pragmatic, balanced policies that transcend traditional left-right divides, with a platform advocating civil confrontation over partisan conflict and solutions informed by social, economic, and community dynamics.^[54] Its slogan, "Not Right, Not Left, But Forward," reflects this forward-looking orientation, and it has fielded candidates in elections such as those in 2008 and 2010 while achieving ballot-qualified status in Colorado, where it maintains thousands of affiliated voters.^[55] As of recent records, the party operates in 46 states with a focus on representing the self-identified centrist majority of Americans, though it remains a minor entity without significant electoral success.^[54] In Latvia, Unity (Vienotība) operates as a centre-right party emphasizing collaborative governance, honest administration, and responsible economic policies, having grown into the country's largest centrist formation through mergers and alliances.^[56] It formed part of the New Unity (Jaunā Vienotība) alliance, which secured the most seats in the 2022 parliamentary elections with 18.4% of the vote and led coalition governments, including under Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins until 2023.^[57] The party has prioritized national security, EU integration, and fiscal conservatism, contributing to Latvia's political stability amid regional tensions.^[58] Israel's National Unity Party (HaMachane HaMamlakhti), established ahead of the 2022 Knesset elections, functions as a centrist Zionist list combining elements of the Blue and White alliance and other factions, led by Benny Gantz to promote national cohesion and moderate governance.^[59] It garnered 24 seats in the November 2022 elections, positioning it as a key opposition force, with a platform stressing security, judicial balance, and economic pragmatism over ideological extremes.^[59] Historically, the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (Sozialistische Einheitspartei Deutschlands, SED) was formed on April 21, 1946, by merging the Communist Party and Social Democratic Party in the Soviet occupation zone, becoming the ruling entity in East Germany until 1989.^[60] It enforced centralized planning and one-party rule, suppressing dissent under Soviet influence, which led to its dissolution following the Berlin Wall's fall and German reunification.^[60]

Science and mathematics

Unity in physics and natural sciences

In physics, unity refers to the integration of disparate phenomena or forces into cohesive theoretical frameworks, driven by empirical observations and symmetry principles. Isaac Newton's Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, published in 1687, achieved the first major unification by demonstrating that the same law of universal gravitation governs both terrestrial mechanics, such as falling apples, and celestial motions, like planetary orbits, under a single inverse-square force law.^[61] This synthesis resolved longstanding dichotomies between earthly and heavenly physics, laying the groundwork for classical mechanics as a unified system.^[61] Subsequent advancements built on this paradigm. In 1865, James Clerk Maxwell formulated a set of equations that unified electricity and magnetism into the theory of electromagnetism, predicting electromagnetic waves propagating at the speed of light and explaining light itself as such a wave.^[62] This unification, experimentally verified by Heinrich Hertz in 1887, revealed the interconnectedness of optical, electrical, and magnetic phenomena.^[63] In the 20th century, the electroweak theory, developed by Sheldon Glashow in 1961 and independently extended by Steven Weinberg and Abdus Salam in 1967–1968, merged the electromagnetic and weak nuclear forces into a single gauge theory under the SU(2) × U(1) symmetry group, with unification occurring at energies around 100 GeV.^[64] Confirmation came through precision measurements at CERN's Large Electron-Positron Collider in the 1980s and 1990s, affirming the Higgs mechanism's role in symmetry breaking.^[65] Grand unified theories (GUTs), proposed in the mid-1970s—such as the SU(5) model by Howard Georgi and Glashow in 1974—extend this by attempting to merge the strong nuclear force with the electroweak force at energy scales near 10^16 GeV, predicting phenomena like proton decay, though unobserved to date with lifetimes exceeding 10^34 years from Super-Kamiokande experiments.^[66] The ongoing pursuit of a theory of everything, incorporating general relativity's gravity, remains unresolved, with candidates like string theory proposing unification at the Planck scale of 10^19 GeV, motivated by the renormalization challenges in quantum gravity.^[67] In biology, a natural science, unity is evident in the shared biochemical and genetic foundations of all life forms, attributable to descent from a last universal common ancestor (LUCA) approximately 3.5–3.8 billion years ago.^[68] This manifests in universal features such as the DNA/RNA genetic code, ribosomal protein synthesis, ATP-based metabolism, and membrane-bound cells, with sequence homologies in genes like those for cytochrome c exceeding 50% similarity across bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes.^[69] Darwinian evolution via natural selection explains this unity alongside diversity: conserved core processes reflect common ancestry, while modifications via mutations, genetic drift, and selection generate adaptive variations.^[68] Empirical support includes phylogenetic trees reconstructed from 16S rRNA sequences, converging on LUCA's existence near hydrothermal vents.^[69] In chemistry, unity emerges from the periodic table, first systematically arranged by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869, which organizes 63 known elements by atomic weight and valence, revealing recurring chemical properties and predicting undiscovered elements like gallium (verified in 1875).^[70] This framework unifies elemental behavior under electron shell configurations, later explained by quantum mechanics, demonstrating how atomic structure governs reactivity across the diversity of substances.^[71]

Mathematical concepts

In mathematics, unity primarily denotes the multiplicative identity element, which is the number 1, serving as the neutral element under multiplication such that for any number a, $1 \cdot a = a \cdot 1 = a.^[22] This concept extends to abstract algebraic structures like monoids, groups, and rings, where the unity—often denoted e or $1—is an element satisfying e \cdot x = x \cdot e = x for all x in the structure.^[72] In ring theory, a ring with unity requires this multiplicative identity, distinguishing it from rngs (rings without unity); the unity enables the study of ideals and modules./01:_Chapters/1.05:_The_Group_of_Units) Units within such rings are elements possessing multiplicative inverses, forming the unit group R^\times, which captures invertible elements like the nonzero rationals in \mathbb{Q}.^[73] For instance, in the integers \mathbb{Z}, the only units are $1 and -1, as they alone satisfy u \cdot v = 1 for some v \in \mathbb{Z}./01:_Chapters/1.05:_The_Group_of_Units) Roots of unity represent a specialized application, comprising complex numbers \zeta where \zeta^n = 1 for some positive integer n, solving the equation x^n - 1 = 0.^[74] These nth roots lie on the unit circle in the complex plane, equally spaced at angles $2\pi k / n for k = 0, 1, \dots, n-1, and form a cyclic group under multiplication, with applications in Fourier analysis, Galois theory, and cyclotomic fields.^[26] Primitive roots of unity, those generating the full group, underpin the construction of regular polygons and the minimal polynomials known as cyclotomic polynomials.^[74]

Technology and engineering

Unity game engine and software

Unity is a cross-platform real-time game engine and development platform created by Unity Technologies for building 2D and 3D games, as well as interactive applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, and other media.^[3] It supports deployment to over 20 platforms, including mobile devices (iOS and Android), personal computers (Windows, macOS, Linux), game consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), and web browsers, using a unified codebase and C# scripting language for logic implementation.^[75] The engine includes an integrated development environment with visual editors for scenes, animations, physics simulations, and asset management, alongside an online Asset Store for third-party plugins and resources.^[76] Unity Technologies was founded in October 2004 in Copenhagen, Denmark, by David Helgason, Nicholas Francis, and Joachim Ante, initially under the name Over the Edge Entertainment, with the goal of democratizing game development through accessible tools.^[1] The project originated from discussions on an OpenGL forum in May 2002, leading to the engine's first public demonstration and release as Unity 1.0 in June 2005 at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, targeting Mac OS X.^[1] Early versions focused on ease of use for indie developers, expanding to Windows support in 2006 and cross-platform capabilities thereafter; by 2011, Unity 3.0 introduced advanced lighting and occlusion culling. The company relocated its headquarters to San Francisco, California, in 2011 to access Silicon Valley talent and investment.^[77] As of December 31, 2024, Unity Technologies employed 4,987 full-time staff across 34 offices in 17 countries, following multiple layoffs that reduced headcount by approximately 26% from 2023 levels, including a 25% workforce cut announced in January 2024 amid cost restructuring.^[78] For fiscal year 2024, the company reported revenue of $1.81 billion, a 17% decline from the prior year, with a net loss of $664 million attributed to operational expenses and market challenges.^[79] Licensing models include a free Personal edition for small creators (revenue under $100,000 annually), paid Pro and Enterprise tiers with advanced support, and industry-specific plans for non-gaming uses like automotive simulation.^[76] Unity powers a significant portion of the gaming industry, accounting for 51% of games released on Steam in 2024 and serving as the primary engine for 38% of game developers surveyed in engine usage studies.^[80] Notable titles developed with Unity include Pokémon GO (which generated billions in revenue), Cuphead, Hollow Knight, and Among Us, demonstrating its versatility for mobile, indie, and multiplayer experiences.^[81] Beyond gaming, it supports real-time 3D applications in film, architecture, and automotive visualization, with features like high-fidelity rendering and multiplayer networking via integrations such as Netcode for GameObjects.^[82] In September 2023, Unity Technologies announced a "Runtime Fee" policy charging developers $0.20 per install beyond 200,000 lifetime installs for games exceeding $1 million in annual revenue or funding, aiming to shift from subscription reliance but sparking widespread developer backlash over unpredictability, retroactive application fears, and install tracking privacy concerns.^[83] The policy led to CEO John Riccitiello's resignation on October 5, 2023, and prompted boycotts, including from studios like The Wolf Among Us developer; Unity revised it to exempt pre-2024 games and lower thresholds, then fully canceled the fee for gaming customers on September 12, 2024, reverting to subscription-based pricing while retaining it for non-gaming industrial uses.^[84] ^[7] This episode highlighted tensions between engine monetization and developer trust, with critics arguing the initial proposal undervalued the platform's free tier contributions to user acquisition.^[83]

Other technological applications

Unity serves as a graphical shell and desktop environment for Linux distributions, particularly associated with Ubuntu. Developed by Canonical Ltd., it was first introduced in the Ubuntu Netbook Edition 10.10, released on October 10, 2010, featuring a vertical launcher, global menu, and dash for application searching to optimize usability on various screen sizes.^[85] The interface integrates with the GNOME desktop stack but replaces its default shell with components like Unity's panel and HUD (Heads-Up Display) for command-based interactions. Canonical maintained Unity as Ubuntu's default until 2017, after which it shifted to GNOME, citing development challenges and user feedback on its Compiz-based compositing.^[86] Community efforts revived Unity through the Ubuntu Unity project, which ports Unity 7 to modern Ubuntu releases as an official flavor since 2022. Ubuntu Unity 24.04, based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and released in April 2024, incorporates Unity 7.7 with improvements in theming, HiDPI support, and integration with recent GNOME libraries for enhanced stability.^[85] This version supports Wayland sessions experimentally and emphasizes customization via tools like Unity Tweak Tool, though it faces limitations in upstream maintenance compared to active environments like GNOME or KDE.^[86] In software development, Unity refers to an open-source dependency injection (DI) container for .NET applications, originally developed by Microsoft's patterns & practices team. Released in 2008 as part of the Microsoft Enterprise Library, it enables inversion of control by registering types and resolving dependencies via constructor, property, or method injection, promoting loosely coupled architectures.^[87] The container supports lifetime management (e.g., singleton, per-request), interception for aspects like logging, and extensibility through custom strategies, making it suitable for enterprise applications such as ASP.NET MVC or Windows services.^[88] Microsoft discontinued official support for Unity around 2013, transitioning focus to newer DI frameworks like the built-in services in ASP.NET Core, but the open-source Unity Container remains actively maintained on GitHub with compatibility for .NET Framework 4.5+ and partial .NET Core support via community ports.) As of 2023, it facilitates modular design in legacy systems, with features like child containers for hierarchical dependency resolution, though alternatives like Autofac or the native Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection are preferred for new greenfield projects due to better performance and integration.^[88]

Arts and media

Literature and humanities

In classical literary theory, Aristotle's Poetics (circa 335 BCE) establishes unity of action as essential for effective tragedy, defining it as a complete imitation of an action that is whole and unified, with a beginning, middle, and end, where incidents follow by necessity or probability rather than episodic chronology.^[89] This principle ensures causal coherence, preventing dispersion that dilutes emotional impact, as Aristotle observed in exemplary Greek tragedies like Sophocles' Oedipus Rex.^[89] He further noted that tragic actions ideally span no more than one solar day to maintain intensity, though this unity of time was an observation rather than a rigid prescription.^[89] The unity of place—limiting the action to a single locale—emerged as an interpretive extension in Renaissance and neoclassical drama, strictly enforced in 17th-century French theater under theorists like those influenced by Castelvetro's 1570 commentary on Aristotle, which confined scenes to avoid scenic multiplicity.^[90] These three unities shaped prescriptive rules for playwrights, as seen in Corneille's adherence in works like Le Cid (1637), though critics like Voltaire later questioned their universality, arguing they constrained dramatic freedom without empirical necessity for all genres.^[91] In broader literary theory, organic unity describes a work's internal harmony where form and content interpenetrate inseparably, forming a living whole greater than its parts, a concept Plato alluded to in dialogues like Phaedrus and elaborated by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in Biographia Literaria (1817) to distinguish imaginative synthesis from mechanical fancy.^[92] New Critics in the 20th century, such as Cleanth Brooks in The Well Wrought Urn (1947), applied this to close reading, insisting that paradoxes and tensions resolve into unified irony, verifiable through textual evidence rather than external biography or history.^[92] Philosophically within humanities, unity manifests as a thematic exploration of interconnected being, as in Ralph Waldo Emerson's transcendentalist essays like "The Over-Soul" (1841), positing an underlying oneness linking self, nature, and divinity, grounded in empirical intuition over fragmented empiricism.^[93] This contrasts with pluralist views, such as David Hume's empiricist skepticism of synthetic unity in A Treatise of Human Nature (1739), where perceptions bundle without inherent oneness, highlighting ongoing debate on whether unity derives from causal observation or imposed cognition.^[94]

Music

Albums

Unity is a jazz album by organist Larry Young, recorded on November 10, 1965, at Rudy Van Gelder's studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and released in 1966 by Blue Note Records (catalogue BLP 4221).^[95]^[96] The recording features trumpeter Woody Shaw, tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, and drummer Elvin Jones, showcasing Young's pioneering electric organ style influenced by John Coltrane's modal explorations.^[97] Tracks include originals like "Zoltan" and "The Moontrane," alongside covers such as "Monk's Dream" and "If." The album received critical acclaim for its harmonic complexity and rhythmic innovation, influencing subsequent jazz organists.^[98] Unity Band is a jazz fusion album by guitarist Pat Metheny, released on June 12, 2012, by Nonesuch Records.^[99] It features a quartet with saxophonist Chris Potter, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Antonio Sánchez, marking Metheny's first saxophone-inclusive project in over 30 years.^[100] The nine original compositions, such as "New Year" and "Roofdogs," emphasize interplay between guitar and saxophone, blending post-bop structures with contemporary improvisation.^[101] The album charted on Billboard Jazz Albums and supported live performances documented in The Unity Sessions (2015).^[102]

Bands and artists

Pat Metheny's Unity Band operated as a touring and recording ensemble from 2012 to around 2015, centered on the quartet lineup that produced the Unity Band album and expanded live sets.^[100] The group performed at major jazz festivals, highlighting Metheny's compositional focus on unity through instrumental dialogue.^[103] Unity was a straight edge hardcore punk band from the Boston scene, active from 1988 to 1990, known for its aggressive sound and association with Youth of Today-style militancy.^[104] Emerging amid the late-1980s decline of Boston hardcore pioneers like Negative FX, the band released limited material before disbanding, with members transitioning to other acts like Uniform Choice. Its output reflected the era's emphasis on personal discipline and scene cohesion.

Songs

"U.N.I.T.Y." is a hip-hop track by Queen Latifah from her third studio album Black Reign, released as a single on January 6, 1994.^[105] The song critiques misogynistic language and street harassment, with lyrics like "Who you callin' a bitch?" promoting female empowerment and respect.^[106] It peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1995, marking the first win for a solo female rapper in the category.^[107] "Unity" by electronic producer TheFatRat, released independently on September 29, 2014, features uplifting synth melodies and vocal samples, amassing over 100 million YouTube views by 2025.^[108] The track embodies EDM's anthemic style, often used in gaming montages and motivational content.^[109]

Albums

Unity is a jazz album by American organist Larry Young, recorded on November 10, 1965, at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and released in 1966 by Blue Note Records.^[110]^[95] Featuring trumpeter Woody Shaw, tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson, and drummer Elvin Jones alongside Young's organ work, the recording comprises six tracks including covers of "Monk's Dream" and "Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise" reinterpreted through modal jazz frameworks.^[110] Critics have praised it for Young's pioneering electric organ techniques, drawing from influences like John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman, marking a shift from soul jazz toward freer improvisation.^[110] Unity Band is a studio album by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny with his Unity Group—saxophonist and multi-reedist Chris Potter, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Antonio Sánchez—released on June 12, 2012.^[101] The nine-track set emphasizes tight ensemble dynamics and Metheny's melodic compositions, blending post-bop structures with rhythmic complexity.^[101] Reviewers noted its vitality and cohesive interplay, positioning it as a return to Metheny's small-group roots amid his broader discography.^[101] In 2015, Peruvian-American percussionist and arranger Tony Succar produced and released Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson on April 14 via Decca Records (U.S. edition), featuring 12 reimagined Jackson tracks performed by an all-Latino ensemble in salsa, Latin jazz, and tropical styles.^[111]^[112] The project, Succar's initiative to fuse pop with Latin rhythms, includes contributions from salsa luminaries and highlights arrangements like a timba-infused "Billie Jean."^[111] British duo The KVB released Unity, their eighth studio album, on November 26, 2021, in the shoegaze and synth-pop genres, with production by Andy Savours.^[113] Clocking in at 38 minutes and 42 seconds across nine tracks, it thematically explores architectural decay and optimism, inspired by derelict Spanish villas post-2008 crisis.^[113] The work balances hazy electronics and guitar textures, earning acclaim for its atmospheric cohesion.^[113] Jazz keyboardist Dan Siegel's Unity, his 23rd album, appeared on August 9, 2024, emphasizing groove-driven contemporary jazz and jazz-funk with a core trio augmented by guest guitarists and horns led by Tom Scott.^[114]^[115] Spanning nine original tracks Siegel composed and arranged, it prioritizes rhythmic interplay over extended solos.^[114]

Bands and artists

Unity was a straight edge hardcore punk band from Orange County, California, active in the mid-1980s and recognized as originators of the West Coast straight edge scene.^[116] Formed by members including vocalist Patrick Dubar and drummer Patrick Longrie, the group emphasized themes of personal resolve and anti-drug commitment in their music, influencing subsequent acts like Uniform Choice, which Dubar and Longrie later founded.^[117] ^[104] They released a 1985 demo tape titled You Are One, containing tracks such as "Straight On View" and "Positive Mental Attitude," followed by the 1989 EP Blood Days on Lost & Found Records.^[118] ^[119] Guitarist Joe Foster, another key member, later contributed to bands including No For an Answer, Ignite, and Speak 714.^[104] Unity Band refers to a jazz fusion quartet led by guitarist Pat Metheny, incorporating tenor saxophone for the first time in his ensemble in over 30 years.^[100] The group, comprising Metheny, saxophonist Chris Potter, bassist Ben Williams, and drummer Antonio Sánchez, debuted with the self-titled album Unity Band on January 24, 2012, via Nonesuch Records, featuring original compositions blending post-bop and modern jazz elements.^[100] The band toured internationally in support, performing at venues including the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York and European festivals, with live recordings capturing their improvisational interplay.^[100]

Songs

"U.N.I.T.Y." is a hip-hop song by Queen Latifah, released in November 1993 as the lead single from her third studio album Black Reign.^[120] The track critiques misogynistic language, particularly the use of derogatory terms toward women, while emphasizing self-respect and solidarity among women in the context of black community dynamics.^[106] It peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 7 on the Hot Rap Songs chart.^[106] "Unity" is an electronic dance music track by German producer TheFatRat (real name Patrick Büttner), released on September 29, 2014.^[108] Incorporating chiptune and glitch hop elements, the song's lyrics advocate for collective strength amid adversity, with lines such as "Stand together like we're rocks in a wall / Growing stronger every day even more."^[109] It achieved significant popularity in online gaming and video communities, contributing to the artist's rise with millions of streams and uses in user-generated content.^[121] "Unity" by Norwegian DJ Alan Walker, featuring contributions from his fanbase credited as The Walkers, was released on July 20, 2019.^[122] Produced collaboratively through a fan-voting platform, the future bass track conveys messages of communal harmony and resilience, exemplified by the chorus "We are unity."^[123] It exemplifies Walker's approach to engaging audiences directly in music creation. "U-N-I-T-Y" appears as the fifth track on American singer Frank Ocean's visual album Endless, released August 19, 2016, exclusively via Apple Music.^[124] The song features Ocean rapping over a minimalist beat, touching on personal introspection, media production, and relational themes, though its title evokes unity without explicit lyrical focus on the concept.^[124]

Film and entertainment

Unity is a 2015 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Shaun Monson, serving as a thematic sequel to his 2005 film Earthlings.^[125] The film examines human interconnectedness with each other, animals, and the environment, questioning why conflict persists despite scientific, philosophical, and spiritual advancements over millennia.^[126] It features philosophical narration from over 100 celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen DeGeneres, and Mick Jagger, interspersed with wildlife footage and historical clips to illustrate themes of empathy and duality in human nature.^[127] The documentary premiered on August 12, 2015, with a one-night global screening in over 900 theaters across 30 countries, organized by the nonprofit Kindness Circle to promote animal rights and compassion.^[128] It received mixed critical reception, holding a 62% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews, with praise for its emotional impact but criticism for lacking narrative depth.^[129] Audience scores on IMDb averaged 7.3 out of 10 from over 1,000 ratings, reflecting appreciation among viewers interested in ethical and spiritual topics.^[125] The film's production emphasized non-exploitative animal portrayal, aligning with Monson's advocacy against speciesism.^[130] In television, Unity is the title of a 1981 episode from the BBC anthology series Playhouse, directed by Barry Davis and starring Lesley-Anne Down as Unity Mitford, the British socialite who became enamored with Nazi ideology and Adolf Hitler in the 1930s.^[131] The period drama portrays Mitford's real-life trajectory from aristocratic upbringing to her infamous Berlin residence and suicide attempt in 1939 amid World War II onset, drawing from historical accounts of her fanaticism and family dynamics.^[131] It earned an 8.3 IMDb rating from limited viewer feedback, noted for its unflinching depiction of ideological extremism.^[131]

Places and geography

Settlements in the United States

Several municipalities and civil townships in the United States are named Unity, often established in the 18th or 19th centuries amid themes of national cohesion following the American Revolution or local community ideals. Incorporated places include towns in Maine and New Hampshire, a village straddling counties in Wisconsin, and a small city in Oregon, with populations ranging from dozens to over 20,000 in larger townships.^[132]^[133] Unity, Maine, in Waldo County, was settled around 1784 as part of the former Twenty-Five Mile Plantation and incorporated as a town on February 23, 1804. The town spans 41.6 square miles and recorded a population of 2,292 at the 2020 U.S. Census, with a 2023 estimate of 1,928 residents and a median age of 33.2 years. It features rural landscapes, including Unity Pond, and supports agriculture and small-scale tourism.^[134]^[135] A separate unorganized territory named Unity in Kennebec County, once a plantation, had its organization surrendered in 1942 and counted 36 residents in 2020.^[136] Unity, New Hampshire, in Sullivan County, covers 38.4 square miles and had 1,518 residents at the 2020 Census, declining to a 2023 estimate of 1,501 with a median age of 54.2. Originally granted in 1764 and incorporated in 1765, the town includes villages such as East Unity and West Unity, with economy tied to forestry, farming, and proximity to the Connecticut River.^[137]^[138] In Wisconsin, Unity is a village primarily in Marathon County with portions in Clark County, established in 1889 and covering 1.0 square mile; its 2020 population was 384, with a 2023 estimate of 373 residents, 91.2% U.S. citizens, and notable immigrant communities comprising 12.1% foreign-born. The area relies on manufacturing and agriculture. Separate townships named Unity exist in Clark, Marathon, and Trempealeau counties, with the latter recording 525 residents in recent data.^[139]^[140]^[141] Unity, Oregon, in Baker County, originated from mining camps in the 1870s and became a city in 1885 after a railroad station was established nearby; it spans 0.4 square miles with a small population centered on ranching and outdoor recreation in the Blue Mountains. Larger examples include Unity Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, which had 21,724 residents in 2020 across 65.3 square miles, supporting industry and suburban growth near Pittsburgh.^[133]

Other locations worldwide

Unity, Saskatchewan, is a town in west-central Saskatchewan, Canada, situated at the junction of Saskatchewan Highways 14 and 21, approximately 90 km southeast of North Battleford and 350 km northwest of Saskatoon. Incorporated as a village in 1910 and as a town in 1919, it functions as a regional hub for agricultural services, with a population of 2,519 according to the 2021 Canadian census. The local economy centers on farming, oil production, and potash processing, including a mechanical evaporation plant operated by Compass Minerals.^[142]^[143] In Jamaica, three localities named Unity are documented, primarily small rural communities or estates scattered across parishes. One is situated in Clarendon Parish at coordinates 17°57′N 77°10′W, near Rock River. Another lies in Saint Andrew Parish at 18°8′N 76°52′W, within the Lawrence Tavern area. Additional references point to hamlets like Unity Estate in Saint Mary Parish and Unity Hall in Saint James Parish, often associated with agricultural lands or historical estates rather than developed settlements.^[144]^[145]^[146] Zimbabwe features one documented locality named Unity, though precise details on its size, coordinates, or status are sparse in available records; it appears as a minor settlement distinct from prominent sites like Africa Unity Square in Harare, which is a public park rather than a named place.^[144]

People

Notable individuals named Unity

Unity Valkyrie Mitford (8 August 1914 – 28 May 1948) was a British aristocrat and socialite from the prominent Mitford family, renowned for her fervent support of Nazism and personal acquaintance with Adolf Hitler. Born into a family with aristocratic ties, Mitford relocated to Munich in 1934 to immerse herself in German politics, openly displaying swastika jewelry and participating in Nazi Party events. She dined frequently with Hitler and other high-ranking Nazis, including Rudolf Hess, and reportedly proposed marriage to Hitler, though he declined. Her infatuation culminated in a suicide attempt on 3 September 1939, coinciding with Britain's declaration of war on Germany; the gunshot wound left her with lifelong brain damage, leading to her repatriation to England where she died from related complications.^[147]^[148] Unity Dow (born 23 April 1959) is a Botswana lawyer, judge, author, human rights advocate, and politician, best known for her pioneering role as the country's first female High Court judge from 1997 to 2006. Dow's landmark 1992 case, Attorney General v. Unity Dow, successfully challenged sections of Botswana's Citizenship Act that denied citizenship to children born to Botswanan women married to foreigners while granting it to those of Botswanan men, arguing violations of constitutional rights to equality and non-discrimination. This ruling advanced gender equity in citizenship laws across southern Africa. Dow has authored novels such as The Screaming of the Innocent (1994), critiquing societal issues like HIV/AIDS stigma, and entered politics as a Member of Parliament for Kgatleng West in November 2024, continuing advocacy for women's rights and judicial reform.^[149]^[150]

Historical figures associated with unity concepts

George Washington emphasized national unity in his Farewell Address delivered on September 17, 1796, warning against the dangers of sectionalism, political factions, and foreign entanglements that could undermine the cohesion of the newly formed United States.^[151] He argued that the "unity of government" was essential for independence, tranquility, and prosperity, stating it as a "main pillar in the edifice of your real independence."^[152] Washington's advocacy stemmed from his experience leading the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War (1775–1783), where disparate colonies required collective resolve to achieve victory against Britain.^[153] Abraham Lincoln is renowned for preserving the Union during the American Civil War (1861–1865), rejecting secession by eleven Southern states as illegal and deploying federal forces to maintain national integrity.^[154] As the 16th President, elected in November 1860, Lincoln viewed the Union's survival as paramount, famously prioritizing it over immediate emancipation in border states to secure military necessity and broader support.^[155] His leadership culminated in the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865, restoring federal authority over the seceded territories and reinforcing the constitutional framework against dissolution.^[156] Otto von Bismarck, as Prussian Minister President from 1862, orchestrated the unification of Germany through a series of calculated wars, culminating in the proclamation of the German Empire on January 18, 1871, at the Palace of Versailles.^[157] His "blood and iron" policy involved victories over Denmark in 1864, Austria in 1866 to dissolve the German Confederation, and France in 1870–1871, which rallied southern German states to Prussia's leadership under King Wilhelm I.^[158] Bismarck's realpolitik approach prioritized dynastic Prussian dominance over liberal nationalism, creating a federal structure that balanced centralized power with regional autonomy.^[159] Giuseppe Garibaldi played a pivotal military role in Italian unification, leading the Expedition of the Thousand in May 1860, which captured Sicily and Naples from Bourbon rule, facilitating the integration of southern Italy into the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont.^[160] A fervent republican turned monarchist ally, Garibaldi's guerrilla tactics and volunteer "Redshirts" advanced the Risorgimento, enabling Prime Minister Camillo Cavour's diplomatic efforts to proclaim Victor Emmanuel II as King of Italy in 1861.^[161] His campaigns exemplified popular mobilization for national cohesion, though tensions with Cavour highlighted conflicts between revolutionary zeal and conservative state-building.^[162]

Other uses

Buildings and structures

Unity Temple, located in Oak Park, Illinois, is a Unitarian Universalist church designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright and constructed between 1906 and 1908.^[163] Commissioned after a fire destroyed the previous structure, it pioneered the use of reinforced concrete as both structural and finished material, earning recognition as one of the first modern buildings globally.^[164] The design features a sanctuary joined to a parish house via a central entrance pavilion, emphasizing horizontal Prairie School lines and geometric forms without a traditional steeple to symbolize unity in community worship.^[163] Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, it underwent a $23 million restoration completed around 2023 to preserve its integrity.^[164] The Unity Building in Chicago, Illinois, stood at 127 North Dearborn Street in the Loop district from 1891 to 1989.^[165] Designed by Clinton J. Warren, this 17-story skyscraper was among the earliest steel-frame high-rises in the city, incorporating marble and tile interiors.^[165] It housed offices, including the founding space of Rotary International in Room 711 on the seventh floor, until demolition for urban redevelopment.^[165] The original Silent Unity Building in Unity Village, Missouri, was completed in 1929 for the Unity School of Christianity.^[166] Designed by Rickert Fillmore in Italian Renaissance style with a red-tile roof, it served as a prayer ministry headquarters, featuring a prominent window symbolizing continuous spiritual light.^[166] Part of the broader Unity Village campus southeast of Kansas City, it supported the organization's expansion from earlier Kansas City roots.^[166]

Educational institutions

Unity Environmental University, formerly known as Unity College, is a private liberal arts institution in Unity, Maine, United States, founded in 1965. It specializes in environmental science, sustainability, and related fields, offering bachelor's and master's degrees with an emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning such as wildlife tracking and climate action projects. The university serves students from all 50 U.S. states, two territories, and 22 countries, with enrollment adaptations including online and hybrid formats to address modern educational challenges.^[167]^[168]^[169] Unity University in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, originated as a language school in 1991 and achieved full university status in 2008, marking it as the nation's first private higher education provider. It enrolls thousands of students across undergraduate and graduate programs in disciplines including business administration, law, engineering, and economics, with campuses in multiple Ethiopian cities. The institution emphasizes practical skills and has expanded to include distance learning options.^[170]^[171] City Unity College, based in Nicosia, Cyprus, operates as an accredited center of post-secondary education since 2010, delivering bachelor's degrees in business, marketing, hospitality management, and shipping, often in partnership with international universities. It caters to a multicultural student body through programs aligned with European standards, focusing on professional preparation and employability skills.^[172]^[173]^[174] Several K-12 schools worldwide bear the name Unity, often emphasizing community, sustainability, or faith-based values. In the United States, Unity Charter School in Morristown, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public K-8 institution integrating education for sustainability with core academics.^[175] Unity Reed High School in Manassas, Virginia, serves as a public secondary school within Prince William County Public Schools, offering standard high school curricula.^[176] Unity Christian High School in Orange City, Iowa, founded in 1953, provides a Biblically integrated education for grades 9-12.^[177] Internationally, Unity International Schools in Giza, Egypt, deliver American and Egyptian curricula from kindergarten through grade 12, accredited by Cognia for standards in character development and academic rigor.^[178]^[179]

Vehicles and transportation

The Unity is a compact Class C recreational vehicle manufactured by Leisure Travel Vans since 2012, constructed on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter diesel chassis with lengths typically around 25 feet.^[180] Available floorplans include the Murphy Bed Lounge for couples, Twin Bed for additional sleeping capacity, Rear Lounge for versatile living space, and FX for extended layouts accommodating up to four occupants, emphasizing luxury features like full-body paint, solar panels, and high-end interiors in a maneuverable package suitable for extended travel.^[181] Models for 2025 retail from approximately $200,000 to $260,000 depending on options and chassis upgrades.^[182] VSS Unity, developed by Virgin Galactic as the second SpaceShipTwo-class suborbital spaceplane, conducted its maiden powered flight on May 20, 2018, reaching supersonic speeds and altitudes exceeding 50 kilometers.^[183] Air-launched from the WhiteKnightTwo carrier aircraft VMS Eve, it utilized a hybrid rocket propulsion system for brief suborbital trajectories, enabling passenger space tourism with up to six occupants including pilots.^[184] The vehicle completed multiple test and commercial missions, including the final passenger flight on June 8, 2024, before retirement to pave the way for next-generation Delta-class spacecraft.^[185] The bulk carrier UNITY (IMO 9370044) was built in 2007 by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, with a deadweight tonnage of 180,373 and length overall of 295 meters, operating under the Marshall Islands flag for dry bulk cargo transport.^[186] As of 2025, it remains active in global shipping routes, primarily hauling commodities like iron ore and coal.^[186]

Miscellaneous entities

Unity Technologies is an American software company specializing in real-time 3D development platforms for creating interactive content such as video games, films, and simulations across mobile, PC, console, and extended reality platforms.^[187] Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2004 by David Helgason, Nicholas Francis, and Joachim Ante, the company relocated its headquarters to San Francisco, California, and released its flagship Unity game engine in 2005, which supports both 2D and 3D content creation with features like physics simulation via NVIDIA PhysX and cross-platform deployment.^[2] By 2023, Unity powered over 70% of mobile games and enabled efficient builds optimized for device performance and battery life.^[188]^[189] The Unity game engine, developed by Unity Technologies, is a versatile toolset for game developers, incorporating rapid prototyping, animation systems, rendering pipelines, and asset management to facilitate creation of experiences in various genres and styles.^[4] It includes built-in editors for sprites, lighting, and profiling, allowing for lightweight, performant applications particularly suited to mobile and real-time rendering needs.^[75] The Unity School of Christianity, also known as Unity, is a New Thought religious movement emphasizing affirmative prayer, spiritual healing, and metaphysical interpretations of Christian teachings.^[190] Established in 1889 in Kansas City, Missouri, by Charles Fillmore, a real-estate agent, and his wife Myrtle Fillmore following her recovery from tuberculosis through prayer, the organization grew from personal healing practices into a structured entity.^[191] In 1903, it formalized as the Unity Society of Practical Christianity, the first Unity church, and by 1914, incorporated as the Unity School of Christianity to manage publishing operations on 58 acres of land acquired for its headquarters.^[38] The movement promotes principles like the divinity of all people and the power of positive thought, distinct from orthodox Christianity, with ongoing global outreach through churches and literature.^[192]

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Key Historical Examples of Successful Nation-building Efforts
Jul 26, 2023 · 1. Japan: Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan underwent a remarkable transformation from a feudal society to a modern nation-state.
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(PDF) Political Tolerance, National Unity and Social Cohesion as a ...
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About Unity - Unity Party
The Unity Party grew out of the grassroots group named Runners for Clark which supported General Wesley Clark's 2004 presidential campaign.
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Unity Party of America - Not Right. Not Left. Forward the Future.
Join The Unity Party Of America, A Centrist Movement With Members In 46 Of These United States Working To Move Our Great Nation Forward In The 21st Century!
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Political Party UNITY - Vienotība
Unity is now the largest centrist political party in Latvia, driven by the shared aims of collaborative work and fruitful discussion.
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Latvian PM's New Unity party ahead in vote, exit poll shows | Reuters
Oct 1, 2022 · The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian prime minister Krisjanis Karins appeared set to win Saturday's national election, ...
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Our values - Vienotība
UNITY is a centre right party, whose members are linked by shared values. We are united in our understanding and commitment to honest, responsible, and ...
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National Unity Party - The Israel Democracy Institute
The National Unity Party (HaMachane HaMamlakhti) is a centrist Zionist electoral list established in the run-up to the 2022 elections.
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The Foundation of the Socialist Unity Party | New Orleans
Apr 21, 2021 · On April 21, 1946, two political parties united, creating a single, dominant party in what became East Germany.Missing: notable | Show results with:notable
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Unification in Physics - Oxford Academic
The first systematic unification in physics was Newtonian mechanics, which brought together terrestrial phenomena (e.g., tides) and celestial phenomena (the ...Synthetic Unity: The... · Symmetry as a Tool for... · From Mathematics to Physics
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'…a paper …I hold to be great guns': a commentary on Maxwell ...
Apr 13, 2015 · Maxwell's great paper of 1865 established his dynamical theory of the electromagnetic field. The origins of the paper lay in his earlier papers of 1856.
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Maxwell's grand unification - ADS
The correctness of Maxwell's theory was established only in 1887, eight years after his death, when the Heinrich Hertz discovered electromagnetic radiation at ...<|separator|>
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The Nobel path to a unified electroweak theory - CERN Courier
Dec 7, 2009 · This was the vital development that enabled Steven Weinberg and Abdus Salam, working independently, to formulate their unified “electroweak” ...
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What is the electroweak force? - Symmetry Magazine
Nov 30, 2023 · In the 1960s, scientists realized that both are expressions of a single, unified fundamental force: the electroweak force.
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A GUT feeling about physics - Symmetry Magazine
Apr 28, 2016 · The GUTs developed in the mid-1970s to incorporate the strong force predicted new particles, just as the electroweak theory had before. In fact, ...
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Einstein's quest for a unified theory - American Physical Society
Einstein sought to combine gravity and electromagnetism into a single theory, motivated by the need to unify all forces of nature, but his efforts were ...
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1.6: The Origins, Evolution, Speciation, Diversity and Unity of Life
Jan 3, 2021 · Our shared cellular structures, nucleic acid, protein and metabolic chemistries (the 'unity' of life) supports our common ancestry with all life ...
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Evolution: DNA and the Unity of Life - Learn Genetics Utah
Take a closer look at the unity of life: the basic functions required for life, and the genes and proteins that underlie them.
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Science historian Gordin discusses Mendeleev's periodic table, now ...
Feb 1, 2019 · Now known as the Periodic Table of the Elements, it was first shaped in February 1869 by Dmitrii Ivanovich Mendeleev (1834–1907).Missing: unification | Show results with:unification
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Mendeleev's Legacy: The Periodic System - Science History Institute
Mendeleev's greatest achievement was not the periodic table so much as the recognition of the periodic system on which it was based.Missing: unification | Show results with:unification
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Unit -- from Wolfram MathWorld
A unit is an element in a ring that has a multiplicative inverse. If a is an algebraic integer which divides every algebraic integer in the field, a is called ...
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Units in a Ring - Socratica
If an element x ∈ R x\in R x∈R has an inverse we call it a unit \textit{unit} unit. The set of all units is denoted by R × R^\times R×.
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Root of Unity -- from Wolfram MathWorld
The n th roots of unity are roots e^(2piik/n) of the cyclotomic equation x^n=1, which are known as the de Moivre numbers.
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Technical Overview of Unity Game Engine - PubNub
Oct 2, 2023 · Unity is a cross-platform game engine offering a robust environment for creating 2D and 3D interactive experiences.
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Unity Plans & Pricing: Pro, Personal, Enterprise, Industry
Stay informed on Unity features, workflows, and success stories to help you build, scale, and optimize real-time 3D experiences across platforms. Case ...
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History of Unity Game Engine - Agate
Jun 1, 2023 · Unity game engine was born in 2004 as a project of three Danish friends: David Helgason, Joachim Ante, and Nicholas Francis.
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unity-20241231 - SEC.gov
As of December 31, 2024, we had a total of 4,987 full-time employees, across 34 offices and in 17 countries. We also engage contractors and consultants. We had ...
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Unity Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
Feb 20, 2025 · Fourth Quarter 2024 Results: Revenue was $457 million, compared to $609 million in the fourth quarter 2023.Missing: employees | Show results with:employees
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Video Game Insights: Game Engines on Steam in 2025
Feb 10, 2025 · 51% of all games released on Steam in 2024 were made with Unity. 28% were made with Unreal Engine, 5% - with Godot, 4% - with GameMaker.
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Some of the most successful games made with Unity : r/Unity2D
Jan 25, 2024 · The most successful Unity game is Pokémon GO. The second most successful mobile game made with Unity is Top Eleven, created by Nordeus from Belgrade.I researched the market share of game engines on Steam, from over ...The growth of Unity into the most popular game engine in the worldMore results from www.reddit.comMissing: statistics | Show results with:statistics
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2025 Unity Gaming Report: Gaming Industry Trends
Unity devs are integrating networked features into a variety of game genres.⁷ Shooters and battle games are the most popular, but studios are creating social ...
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Game developers furious as Unity Engine announces new fees
Sep 13, 2023 · Unity announces a 'Runtime Fee', which will charge developers each time a game using the engine is downloaded. Keith Stuart. Tue 12 Sep 2023 ...
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Unity has eliminated its controversial runtime fee - The Verge
Sep 12, 2024 · One year to the day since Unity announced its runtime fee pricing model, the software developer is canceling that program effective immediately.
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Ubuntu Unity
Ubuntu Unity is a flavor of Ubuntu featuring the Unity7 desktop environment (the default desktop environment used by Ubuntu from 2010-2017).Ubuntu Unity 24.04 released · Ubuntu Unity 24.10 released · Posts · Tags
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Unity — Beautiful. Efficient. Elegant.
Unity is a desktop platform that is known for its user-friendly interface and customizable features. Other popular desktop environments include Gnome, KDE, and ...Unity 7.7 · Donate · UnityX 7.7 · Blog
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[PDF] DepenDency InjectIon wIth UnIty - Microsoft Download Center
Dependency Injection with Unity involves a lifecycle of Register, Resolve, and Dispose, and includes types of injection like Property Setter and Method Call ...
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unitycontainer/unity: This repository contains all relevant ... - GitHub
The Unity Container (Unity) is a full featured, extensible dependency injection container. It facilitates building loosely coupled applications.Unity Container · Unity.Container implementation. · Discussions · Pull requests 1
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unities - Aristotle: Poetics - English
In particular, Aristotle's observations in Book V that tragedies should generally not represent actions lasting much longer than a single revolution of the sun ...
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Unities of Time, Place, and Action - Literary Latitude
Jul 28, 2025 · Aristotle believed that a unified action allows for greater dramatic intensity and impact, as the audience's focus is not dispersed across ...
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Three dramatic unites by Aristotle - IGNOU TUTOR
Jul 31, 2022 · Aristotle introduces three dramatic unities- Unity of Time, Unity of Place, and Unity of Action. These dramatic unities had an important role in ancient Greek ...
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Close Reading: A Brief Note - Literary Theory and Criticism
Mar 17, 2016 · The form of the work is said to be a “structure of meanings”, in which an organic unity is achieved by the play and counterplay of “thematic ...<|separator|>
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Thoughts On the Theory of Unity -- "We Are All One" - Philosocom
May 8, 2022 · The Theory of Unity proclaims that, despite apparent separation, we are all interconnected beings. We might be a part of collective consciousness, a unified ...
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Unity: a philosophical fragment | The Bubble
Feb 1, 2024 · Causality is, perhaps, the most rudimentary movement towards unity the human mind performs. It is, in fact, a kind of pre-theoretical unity, ...
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LARRY YOUNG – Unity (Blue Note LP-1965)
Jul 23, 2014 · Recorded At Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on November 10, 1965. Design [Cover] – Reid Miles. Liner Notes – Nat Hentoff.
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Larry Young: Unity - Album Review - All About Jazz
Jan 9, 2012 · Album information. Title: Unity | Year Released: 2011 | Record Label: Blue Note Records · Tags · Larry Young CD/LP/Track Review Greg Simmons ...
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https://www.discogs.com/master/469386-Pat-Metheny-Unity-Band
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Unity Band - Pat Metheny
Metheny returns with a quartet record, Unity Band. For the first time in more than 30 years, Metheny features a tenor saxophone in the front line.
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Unity Band - Pat Metheny - AllMusic
Rating 8/10 (243) Unity Band by Pat Metheny, Pat Metheny Unity Group released in 2012. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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https://store.nonesuch.com/products/unity-band-digital-flac-album
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The Unity Sessions - Music - Pat Metheny
The Unity Sessions is taken from a filmed performance with Pat Metheny Unity Group that was recently released on DVD; the set comprises 13 songs by Metheny.
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Unity - Bands - Indecision Records
Free delivery 30-day returns... Unity's demise, UC quickly became the local area's premiere hardcore band and were always marred with controversy, good and bad. Founding member and ...Missing: Boston | Show results with:Boston
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Queen Latifah – U.N.I.T.Y. Lyrics - Genius
“U.N.I.T.Y” is a Grammy Award-winning song by rapper/actress Queen Latifah's 1993 album, Black Reign. The single, released on January 6, 1994, spoke out ...
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U.N.I.T.Y. by Queen Latifah - Songfacts
The song won a Grammy for Best Solo Rap Performance. This was used in the 1996 movie Girls Town. More songs from Queen Latifah · More songs about unity · More ...Missing: details | Show results with:details
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Queen Latifah "U.N.I.T.Y." (1993) - Hip Hop Golden Age
Oct 20, 2016 · “U.N.I.T.Y” is the Grammy Award-winning song by Queen Latifah from her 1993 album, Black Reign.
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Unity - song and lyrics by TheFatRat | Spotify
Listen to Unity on Spotify. Song · TheFatRat · 2015.
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Unity - Larry Young | Album - AllMusic
Rating 8.9/10 (403) Unity by Larry Young released in 1966. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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'Unity': A Latin-Style Tribute to King Of Pop Michael Jackson
Apr 17, 2015 · Composer and arranger Tony Succar, who produced the album “Unity,” an all-Latino musician tribute to the late King of Pop Michael ...
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Unity - The KVB | Album - AllMusic
Nov 26, 2021 · Unity by The KVB released in 2021. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
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Unity - Dan Siegel | Album - AllMusic
Rating 7.2/10 (6) Release Date: August 9, 2024. Genre: Jazz. Styles: Contemporary Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Mainstream Jazz, Piano Jazz, Jazz Instrument.
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Dan Siegel | "Unity" - DL Media Music
Veteran keyboardist/composer Dan Siegel brings together a stellar rhythm section and a roster of ace guitarists for his groove-heavy 23 rd album Unity.<|separator|>
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Unity: You Are One – STRAIGHTEDGEWORLDWIDE
Sep 19, 2018 · California Straight Edge band Unity are considered to be the originators of the West Coast Straight Edge scene. The band released their ...
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Interview: Patrick Longrie (Uniform Choice, Unity) | No Echo
Oct 19, 2017 · In the '80s, the drummer played in both Uniform Choice and Unity, the former considered one of the most important acts to ever come out of the hardcore scene.
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Unity: You Are One
$$4.00 Free deliveryYou Are One by Unity, released 12 July 1985 1. Straight On View 2. Positive Mental Attitude 3. The Game 4. Explanation For Action 5. Breaking Through 6.
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Queen Latifah – U.N.I.T.Y. (1993) Released in ... - Instagram
Oct 15, 2025 · ... Queen Latifah – U.N.I.T.Y. (1993) Released in November 1993 as the lead single from Queen Latifah's third studio album Black Reign, “U.N.I.T.Y. ...Missing: chart | Show results with:chart<|separator|>
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Unity | TheFatRat Wiki - Fandom
This is TheFatRat's most viewed song · To commemorate Unity's 10th birthday, a Glitch Hop mixtape was released · This song was a breakthrough after a day of ...
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When did The Walkers & Alan Walker release “Unity”? - Genius
The Walkers & Alan Walker released “Unity” on July 20, 2019.
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Unity | Alan Walker Wiki | Fandom
Unity is a song by Alan Walker that was released in 2019. What set this song apart from the others was that Alan created it with dozens of his fans.
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Frank Ocean – U-N-I-T-Y Lyrics - Genius
“Unity” is the fifth track on Frank Ocean's 2016 visual album Endless, released via Apple Music, and the fourth track on the 2017 CD/LP reissue.
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Unity (2015) - IMDb
Rating 7.3/10 (1,075) Unity: Directed by Shaun Monson. With Aaron Paul, Adam Levine, Adrian Grenier, Alison Eastwood. A study in the duality of man. Even after thousands and ...
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Unity (2015) Full Documentary - Films For Action
Sep 28, 2018 · UNITY is a powerful and unique film about being kind to each other, to ourselves and to all the beings on this beautiful planet. www ...
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Full cast & crew - Unity (2015) - IMDb
Unity (2015) - Cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.<|separator|>
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Documentary Film: UNITY - Humane Decisions
Aug 13, 2015 · The documentary film UNITY was released last night—for one night only—in a thousand theaters worldwide. Audiences experienced the rare ...
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Unity | Rotten Tomatoes
Rating 62% (18) Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Unity on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!Missing: titled | Show results with:titled
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Unity (2015) directed by Shaun Monson • Reviews, film + cast
Rating 3.1 (543) UNITY is a film about why we can't seem to get along, even after thousands and thousands of years. Remove Ads 99 mins More at IMDb TMDB
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"BBC2 Playhouse" Unity (TV Episode 1981) - IMDb
Rating 8.3/10 (10) Period Drama. The true story of Unity Mitford who in the 1930's went to live in Germany and was friends with Adolf Hitler.Period Drama.
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How many cities are called Unity in America? - Geotargit
There are 19 places named Unity in America. ... All places in the world called "Unity". Location Unity: Alabama · Arkansas · Georgia · Idaho · Illinois ...
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City of Unity Oregon
In 1884, the OR&N established a station named Unity seven miles north of Durkee. This was a long way from the town and had no connection. The name was later ...
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Unity, Maine: A Vibrant Community in Waldo County
A Brief History of Unity ... Unity was first settled in 1784 and officially incorporated in 1804 from what was originally known as Twenty-Five Mile Plantation.<|separator|>
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Unity town, Waldo County, Maine - Data Commons
The population in Unity town, Waldo County, Maine was 1,928 in 2023. The median age in Unity town, Waldo County, Maine was 33.2 in 2023. The median income in ...
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Unity, ME - Data USA
Unity, ME is home to a population of 320 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 11.3% of Unity, ME residents were born outside of the country (36 ...
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Unity - New Hampshire - World Population Review
Unity is located in Sullivan County, New Hampshire. Unity has a 2025 population of 1,505. Unity is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its ...
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Unity town, Sullivan County, New Hampshire - Data Commons
The population in Unity town, Sullivan County, New Hampshire was 1,501 in 2023. The median age in Unity town, Sullivan County, New Hampshire was 54.2 in 2023.
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Unity, Wisconsin Population 2025
Unity has a 2025 population of 371. Unity is currently declining at a rate of -0.8% annually and its population has decreased by -3.64% since the most recent ...
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Unity, WI - Data USA
Unity, WI is home to a population of 373 people, from which 91.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.1% of Unity, WI residents were born outside of the country (45 ...
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Unity town, Trempealeau County, WI - Profile data - Census Reporter
Census data for Unity town, Trempealeau County, WI (pop. 525), including age, race, sex, income, poverty, marital status, education and more.
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Unity, Saskatchewan - Wikipedia
Unity is a town in the western part of the Canadian province of Saskatchewan [5] with a population of 2519.
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Town of Unity, Saskatchewan
The official website of the Town of Unity. View news, events, weather, location, and contact information. Opportunity it's waiting for you.Location · Business Directory · Quick Facts · Our Town
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Unity, Saskatchewan - Compass Minerals
Located in the western part of Saskatchewan, the Unity plant is one of Compass Minerals' four mechanical evaporation plants.
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How many places are named Unity? - Geotargit
There are 19 places named Unity in America. There are 3 places named Unity in Jamaica. There is one place named Unity in Zimbabwe. There is one place named ...
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Unity Map | Jamaica Google Satellite Maps - Maplandia.com
original name: Unity ; geographical location: Clarendon, Jamaica, Central America ; geographical coordinates: 17° 57' 0" North, 77° 10' 0" West. map · 3d map.
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Unity Map | Jamaica Google Satellite Maps - Maplandia.com
Welcome to the Unity google satellite map! This place is situated in Saint Andrew, Jamaica, its geographical coordinates are 18° 8' 0" North, 76° 52' 0" West.
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Meet Unity Mitford, The British Socialite Who Fell For Hitler
and managed to become one of his closest admirers.
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Unity Mitford - Spartacus Educational
Unity Valkyrie Mitford, the daughter of David Bertram Ogilvy Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale, was born on 8th August 1914.
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Unity Dow: Lawyer, Judge, Human-Rights Activist, and Now ...
Oct 29, 2009 · Dow retired in April after 10 years as a justice on the top court in Botswana, the first woman to hold that job. But she is also an acclaimed author.
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Unity Dow - Global Equality Caucus
Jul 3, 2025 · Justice Unity Dow is a former High Court Judge and current Member of Parliament in Botswana. She is an internationally acclaimed human rights ...
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Washington's Farewell Address, 1796 - Office of the Historian
In his farewell address, Washington exhorted Americans to set aside their violent likes and dislikes of foreign nations, lest they be controlled by their ...<|separator|>
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The Farewell Address | George Washington's Mount Vernon
“You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together.” He points out that unity among the North, South, East, and West is in everyone's commercial interest ...
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George Washington's Farewell Address
But even after the uncertainty of the early national period had passed, his message of unity remained powerful.
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Lincoln and the U.S. Constitution - National Park Service
May 13, 2021 · The task of preserving the Union and holding the American framework together thus fell onto the shoulders of one man: President Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln the Man - National Park Service
Dec 28, 2021 · On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln affirmed his charge to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States."
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An Iron 'Game Of Thrones': Otto von Bismarck And The Making And ...
Sep 10, 2013 · Steinberg's linkage of Bismarck's psyche and career yields value in his analysis of German unification. In 1863 “a profound struggle” ensued ...
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[PDF] How Did Bismarck Unify Germany
Otto von Bismarck, the Prussian statesman, is widely credited with the unification of Germany, an achievement that reshaped the continent's political landscape.<|separator|>
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Otto von Bismarck | Research Starters - EBSCO
Otto von Bismarck was a significant 19th-century German statesman known for his role in unifying Germany and shaping its political landscape.Missing: reliable | Show results with:reliable
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Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Italian Red Shirts
Giuseppe Garibaldi landed in Sicily in May 1860 at the head of 1000 revolutionaries, the Italian red shirts. Italy's unification had begun.
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The Father of Modern Italy: Giuseppe Garibaldi and the Italian ...
Feb 26, 2021 · Garibaldi's expeditions in Sicily were critical to uniting Italy and Garibaldi should be remembered as one of the most important figures in Italian history.
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Garibaldi - Heritage History
Surrounded always by his dedicated troops, Garibaldi was essential in bringing about the unification of Italy. Garibaldi first became involved in Italian ...
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Unity Temple | Frank Lloyd Wright Trust
Commissioned by the congregation of Oak Park Unity Church in 1905, Wright's Unity Temple is the greatest public building of the architect's Chicago years.
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Unity Temple - Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
For its use of a single material—reinforced concrete—Unity Temple is considered by many to be the first modern building in the world. Later in his career, ...
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Unity Building - chicagology
The Unity building was one of the first skyscrapers to be erected in Chicago. It was built in the early '90s by former Governor John P. Altgeld. Blames Settling ...
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The Original Silent Unity Building
Completed in 1929, the building was designed by Rickert Fillmore (the founders' son) in the Italian Renaissance style.
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At A Glance — Unity Environmental University
Unity Environmental University is an independent not-for-profit educational institution founded in 1965 ... unity-college-maine-outdoors-2. America's ...
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Unity Environmental University | US News Best Colleges
Rating 2.0 (10) Unity College is forward thinking, adapting to the unprecedented challenges facing higher education. Unity has encouraged retraining, reassigning, and ...
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Unity College (161572) - Data USA
Unity College (161572) is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, ME. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Unity ...
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Unity University - Uni24k
Founded 1991 Unity Language School. Became Unity College 1998 and Unity University College 2002. Acquired present status 2008.
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Unity University [Ranking 2025 + Acceptance Rate + Tuition]
Unity University ranked 19th in Ethiopia and 11024th in the World 2025 overall rankings. Unity University founded in 1991.<|separator|>
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Home - City Unity College
Oct 6, 2025 · City Unity College provides a unique educational experience that focuses on excellence and preparation for professional success!
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City Unity College
Students of City Unity College are studying in a multicultural environment, as the College is a member of the International Student Exchange Network in Europe.
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Accreditation & Recognition - City Unity College
Aug 17, 2023 · Since 2010, City Unity College has been operating as an accredited by the Greek Ministry of Education Center of Post Secondary Education.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Unity Charter School
Nurturing Talents, Fostering Excellence. Unity Charter School exemplifies educational excellence, infusing Education for Sustainability throughout our culture.
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Unity Reed High School: Home
Prince William County Public Schools Logo 14715 Bristow Rd., Manassas, Virginia 20112 Phone 703-791-7200
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Unity Christian High School
Unity Christian High School, founded in 1953, provides faith-infused, Biblically based education to develop followers of Jesus and leaders, with a focus on ...Our Staff · Tuition/Financial Aid/FACTS · Why Unity · Give To Unity
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Unity International Schools
Unity International Schools Mission is to apply the American International Standards of best practices of the educational process, empowering students with the ...Missing: worldwide | Show results with:worldwide
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Unity International Schools | Giza - Facebook
Unity International Schools offers education from KG to Grade 12 (American Division) and KG to Prep 3 (National Division). Accredited by Cognia, the school ...Missing: worldwide | Show results with:worldwide
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Unity Class C RV - Leisure Travel Vans
The possibilities are endless. Imagine the features and comforts of a much larger motorhome in a compact, fun-to-drive RV built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.Select a floorplan · Build & Price · Unity Photo Gallery · Unity FX
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Unity - Floorplans - Leisure Travel Vans
Explore the innovative floorplan layouts of the Unity Class C RV by Leisure Travel Vans. See photos, videos, floorplans and more of the luxurious Unity, ...Unity FX · Unity Murphy Bed Lounge · Unity Twin Bed · Unity Rear Lounge
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Leisure Travel Unity RVs For Sale - RV Trader
Most Leisure Travel Unity are priced from $79,800 to $259,060, though most are around $144,999. With RV Trader, you can become the proud new owner of a Leisure ...View Used · Unity u24mb · Unity u24cb · Unity u24rl
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VSS Unity First Powered Flight - Virgin Galactic
SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity safely and successfully completed her first supersonic, rocket-powered flight.
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Spacecraft Fleet - Virgin Galactic
VSS Unity. Our innovative, reusable suborbital spaceship powered. by a hybrid propulsion system. Piloted Spaceflight. Two expert pilots lead each and every ...
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Virgin Galactic conducts final VSS Unity commercial ... - SpaceNews
Jun 8, 2024 · Galactic takeoff VSS Unity, attached to its VMS Eve mothership aircraft, takes off from Spaceport America June 8 on the Galactic 07 suborbital spaceflight.
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UNITY, Bulk Carrier - Details and current position - IMO 9370044
Vessel UNITY (IMO 9370044, MMSI 538006296) is a Bulk Carrier built in 2007 and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands.
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Company news - Unity
We are the leading platform to create and grow games and interactive experiences across all major platforms from mobile, PC, and console, to extended reality ( ...
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Mobile Game Development Software & Engine - Unity
Over 70% of mobile games are built on Unity. Create and scale your mobile game with Unity Pro and our suite of development tools.Unity 6 for Game Development · Growing your mobile game · Gem Hunter Match
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Unity engine benefits: what makes it so good - N-iX Games
Jun 14, 2024 · The Unity game engine supports lightweight builds that run efficiently on mobile devices, thereby enhancing performance and battery life.
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What is the Unity Church / Unity School of Christianity? - Got Questions
Jan 4, 2022 · Unity is an organization related to the New Thought movement. It was formerly called Unity Church (or Unity School) of Christianity.
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Unity
Unity was founded in 1889 by Charles and Myrtle Fillmore based on their experiences with spiritual healing and prayer.
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Unity School of Christianity - Probe Ministries
The Unity School of Christianity began as a quest for physical healing by its co-founder, Mary Caroline Page, known as Myrtle, the wife of Charles Fillmore.

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