Definitions for "TRIADS"
Keywords:  ncteam, tltp, yeats, gyre, anarchic
Groups of three elements exhibiting similar properties.
Groups of three Phases, which together form a single gyre, in which form they tend to be used in Yeats's treatment of history. Except for the four Cardinal Phases, each Phase falls within a triad. The first Phase of triad is the Manifestion of an energy, often violent or anarchic; the second Phase is the Organisation of that energy, which codifies and arranges the powers involved; the third Phase is the Preparation for arrival of the next energy, showing a belief in, appreciation of or submission to that quality (see AV B 93). See The Cardinal Phases and the Triads.
A focus group conducted with three people.
Gangsters, not unlike the Mafia, whose main areas of income include prostitution, gambling and drugs. Extra: Triad societies originated in the 1900's as a means to combat the ruling Ching Government. The societies of today could care less about such patriotic tendencies, and, with their extravagant lifestyles, Triads have been the perfect subject matter for hundreds of films - some based on their real-life exploits. Recommended Viewing: A Better Tomorrow 1&2 (John Woo) A Moment Of Romance (Benny Chan) A Hero Never Dies (Johnnie To) Hard Boiled (John Woo) Longest Nite, The (John Woo)
In cardiac muscle, areas of close contact between T-tubule and endoplasmic reticulum; important for release and sequestration of calcium at onset and end of contraction respectively.