Messenger
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Courier
, or messenger, is a person or thing that carries a message.
Messenger or Messengers may also refer to:
Courier
A courier is a person or a company who delivers messages, packages, and mail. Couriers are distinguished from ordinary mail services by features such as speed, security, tracking, signature, specialization and individualization of express services, and swift delivery times, which are optional for...
, or messenger, is a person or thing that carries a message.
Messenger or Messengers may also refer to:
Biology and chemistry
- Chemical messenger, such as a hormoneHormoneA hormone is a chemical released by a cell or a gland in one part of the body that sends out messages that affect cells in other parts of the organism. Only a small amount of hormone is required to alter cell metabolism. In essence, it is a chemical messenger that transports a signal from one...
or neurotransmitterNeurotransmitterNeurotransmitters are endogenous chemicals that transmit signals from a neuron to a target cell across a synapse. Neurotransmitters are packaged into synaptic vesicles clustered beneath the membrane on the presynaptic side of a synapse, and are released into the synaptic cleft, where they bind to...
, a molecule used for cellular signalling - Messenger RNAMessenger RNAMessenger RNA is a molecule of RNA encoding a chemical "blueprint" for a protein product. mRNA is transcribed from a DNA template, and carries coding information to the sites of protein synthesis: the ribosomes. Here, the nucleic acid polymer is translated into a polymer of amino acids: a protein...
(mRNA), RNA that carries information from DNA to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in a cell
Films and television
- Mohammad, Messenger of God, a 1977 film directed by Moustapha Akkad, chronicling the life and times of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad
- The Messenger: The Story of Joan of ArcThe Messenger: The Story of Joan of ArcThe Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is a French/American historical drama film directed by Luc Besson. The screenplay was written by Besson and Andrew Birkin, and the original music score was composed by Éric Serra....
, a 1999 film directed by Luc Besson and starring Milla Jovovich - "Messenger", an episode of Power Rangers SPD
- The Messenger (1918 film), a film starring Oliver Hardy
- The Messenger (1937 film), directed by Raymond Rouleau
- The Messenger (2007 film), a film by Çağan Irmak
- The Messenger (2009 film)The Messenger (2009 film)The Messenger is a 2009 war drama film starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Steve Buscemi, Jena Malone, and Samantha Morton. It is the directorial debut of Oren Moverman, who also wrote the screenplay with Alessandro Camon....
, a film by Oren Moverman - The Messengers (film), 2007 horror film directed by the Pang Brothers
- Messengers 2: The Scarecrow, 2009 direct-to-video film, a prequel to 2007 film The Messengers
Media
- Messenger NewspapersMessenger NewspapersMessenger Newspapers is the publisher of 11 free suburban weekly newspapers together covering the Adelaide metropolitan area. Established by Roger Baynes in Port Adelaide in 1951, Messenger has since acquired other independent suburban titles to become Adelaide's only suburban newspaper group...
, a group of newspapers in Adelaide, South Australia - The Missionary Messenger, a journal of the British Methodist Episcopal ChurchBritish Methodist Episcopal ChurchThe British Methodist Episcopal Church is a Protestant church in Canada that has its roots in the African Methodist Episcopal Church of the United States....
in Toronto - The Messenger MagazineThe Messenger MagazineThe Messenger was a political and literary magazine by and for African-American people in the early 20th century that was important in the flowering of the Harlem Renaissance. The Messenger was co-founded in New York City by Chandler Owen and A...
, a journal associated with the Harlem Renaissance and the Socialist Party of America - The Messenger and The Messenger of the Sacred Heart, edited by Rev. John J. Wynne, one of five editors of Catholic EncyclopediaCatholic EncyclopediaThe Catholic Encyclopedia, also referred to as the Old Catholic Encyclopedia and the Original Catholic Encyclopedia, is an English-language encyclopedia published in the United States. The first volume appeared in March 1907 and the last three volumes appeared in 1912, followed by a master index...
- The Messenger, later the Black Worker, magazine owned by Asa Philip Randolph
- Fort Dodge MessengerFort Dodge MessengerThe Messenger is a newspaper that is printed and delivered to the Fort Dodge, Iowa area. That area covers Buena Vista, Calhoun, Green, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Webster, and Wright counties. It was founded on July 31, 1856. It is printed 7 days a week. The Messenger's...
, a newspaper printed in Fort Dodge, Iowa, USA - The Messenger (Mount Airy, North Carolina)The Messenger (Mount Airy, North Carolina)The Messenger was a U.S. newspaper published Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Mount Airy, North Carolina. It was delivered free to homes in the Surry County area....
, a U.S. newspaper published in Mount Airy, North Carolina - Messenger (magazine), a Mormon fundamentalist publication
Music
- Messenger RecordsMessenger RecordsMessenger Records is an independent record label. Based out of New York City, USA, the label was started by Brandon Kessler during his time in college in 1996...
, a record label - The Messengers (producers)The Messengers (producers)The Messengers is a Grammy nominated Canadian songwriting and production team currently based in Los Angeles, California. The duo consists of singer/lyricist Nasri and multi-instrumentalist/arranger Adam Messinger....
, a musical songwriting and production duo - Sam MessengerSam MessengerSam Messenger is an artist living and working in London.He received his MA from the Royal College of Art, London and his work is exhibited internationally at various museums, galleries & art fairs.-External links:*...
, British artist - Messenger (album)Messenger (album)Messenger is Edwin McCain's third major-label album, released on June 15, 1999. It was recorded at Tree Sound Studios & Southern Tracks in Atlanta, and Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles, and released by Lava Records.-Track listing:...
, a 1999 album by Edwin McCain - Messengers (album), a 2007 album by August Burns Red
- Lost Messengers: The OuttakesLost Messengers: The OuttakesLost Messengers: The Outtakes is August Burns Red's second EP, which was released on February 24, 2009, featuring B-sides and demos from their previous album, Messengers.-Track listing:-Notes:...
, a 2009 EP by August Burns Red
- Lost Messengers: The Outtakes
- "The Messenger", a song by Linkin Park on their 2010 album A Thousand SunsA Thousand SunsA Thousand Suns is the fourth studio album by American rock band Linkin Park. It was first released on September 14, 2010. The album was written by the band and co-produced by Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda and Rick Rubin, who previously worked together to produce Minutes to Midnight...
- The Messenger (Casey Jones album)
- "The Messenger" (song)The Messenger (song)"The Messenger" is a song by Canadian songwriter Daniel Lanois. It is the first track of his album For the Beauty of Wynona.The song was covered by Canadian rock band The Tea Party and was released as a promotional single in Canada. The music video was shot in Toronto, under the direction of George...
, by Daniel Lanois, covered by The Tea Party - The Messengers ChoirThe Messengers ChoirMessengers Choir was an East African gospel group based in the United States.Before the break-up they were considered the first gospel choir of African origin to be formed and be stationed in the USA.The group was formed in New Jersey, USA...
, East African gospel group based in the United States - The Messenger (Kurt Elling album)The Messenger (Kurt Elling album)The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album four stars, and described it as "one of the most interesting jazz vocal sets to be released in 1997...Elling covers a wide range of music, continually taking chances and coming up with fresh approaches...This rewarding and continually intriguing...
- The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album)The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and the Dead Leaves album)- Performers :* Matt Joe Gow – Vocals, Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Harmonica, Percussion* Andrew Pollock – Electric Guitar, Vocals* Kain Borlase – Bass Guitar* Chris Elliott – Drums* James van Cuylenburg - Piano...
- Paul Kelly and the Messengers (1987–1992), an Australian rock band fronted by Paul KellyPaul Kelly (musician)Paul Maurice Kelly is an Australian rock music singer-songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player. He has performed solo, and has led numerous groups, including the Dots, the Coloured Girls, and the Messengers. He has worked with other artists and groups, including associated projects Professor...
Literature
- Messenger (novel)Messenger (novel)Messenger is a 2004 novel by children's author Lois Lowry. It forms the third installment of the loose trilogy begun by her 1993 novel The Giver, which won the 1994 Newbery Medal. This novel is speculated to take place in the year 2073, about eight years after the events of The Giver, and about six...
, a 2004 novel written by Lois Lowry - The Messenger (Daniel Silva novel)The Messenger (Daniel Silva novel)The Messenger is a novel by Daniel Silva.-Plot summary:When the laptop of a terrorist mastermind falls into the possession of the Office, Gabriel Allon suspects an imminent attack upon the Pope. He warns his friend Luigi Donati, the Pope’s personal secretary, in time to tighten security and...
,a 2006 novel by Daniel Silva - The Messenger (Markus Zusak novel),a 2002 novel by Markus Zusak
People
- Messenger (surname)Messenger (surname)Messenger is the surname of the following people:*Herbert "Dally" Messenger, Australian rugby footballer*Melinda Messenger, British TV personality and model*Sam Messenger, British artist*Wally Messenger, Australian rugby league footballer...
- MuhammadMuhammadMuhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...
, known as Messenger in Islam - Bicycle messengerBicycle messengerBicycle messengers are people who work for courier companies carrying and delivering items by bicycle. Bicycle messengers are most often found in the central business districts of metropolitan areas...
, a bicyclist who transports packages through cities
Science and computing
- MESSENGERMESSENGERThe MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry and Ranging space probe is a robotic NASA spacecraft in orbit around the planet Mercury. The spacecraft was launched aboard a Delta II rocket in August 2004 to study the chemical composition, geology, and magnetic field of Mercury...
, a NASA probe to Mercury launched in 2004 - Messenger serviceMessenger ServiceMessenger Service is a network-based system notification service included in some versions of Microsoft Windows. This service, although it has a similar name, is not related in any way to the .NET Messenger Service or the Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger instant messaging...
, a component of Microsoft Windows - Windows Live MessengerWindows Live MessengerWindows Live Messenger is an instant messaging client created by Microsoft that is currently designed to work with Windows XP , Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Xbox 360, Blackberry OS, iOS, Java ME, S60 on Symbian OS 9.x and Zune HD...
, formerly named MSN Messenger - Windows MessengerWindows MessengerWindows Messenger is a client by Microsoft that is included in the Windows XP operating system. Designed for use by corporate users as well as home users, it was originally created as a streamlined and integrated version of MSN Messenger...
, the predecessor of above
Other
- Messenger bag, a type of bag often used by bicycle messengers
- Messenger (horse)Messenger (horse)Messenger was an English Thoroughbred stallion bred by a John Pratt and imported into the newly formed United States of America just after the American Revolution.-Breeding:...
(1780–1808), English thoroughbred horse - Miles MessengerMiles Messenger-Bibliography:* Amos, Peter. and Brown, Don Lambert. Miles Aircraft Since 1925, Volume 1. London: Putnam Aeronautical, 2000. ISBN 0-85177-787-0.* Brown, Don Lambert. Miles Aircraft Since 1925. London: Putnam & Company Ltd., 1970. ISBN 0-37000-127-3....
, a British 1940s liaison aircraft - Messenger, a tool attached to a capstanCapstan (nautical)A capstan is a vertical-axled rotating machine developed for use on sailing ships to apply force to ropes, cables, and hawsers. The principle is similar to that of the windlass, which has a horizontal axle.- History :...
used to raise the anchor cables on 17th–19th century sailing ships - The Messenger (video game), 2001 adventure computer game
- Messenger (sternwheeler)Messenger (sternwheeler)-Career:Messenger was built in 1876 at Tumwater, Washington. The vessel had separate cabins for men and women, and worked in the south Puget Sound area, sometimes in competition with Zephyr...
, a sternwheel steamboat of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet