Shakedown
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Shakedown may refer to:
- Shakedown (continuum mechanics)Shakedown (continuum mechanics)In continuum mechanics, elastic shakedown behavior is one in which plastic deformation takes place during running in, while due to residual stresses or strain hardening the steady state is perfectly elastic....
, a type of plastic deformation - Shakedown (testing)Shakedown (testing)A shakedown is a period of testing or a trial journey undergone by a ship, aircraft or other craft and its crew before being declared operational. Statistically, a proportion of the components will fail after a relatively short period of use, and those that survive this period can be expected to...
or a shakedown cruiseShakedown cruiseShakedown cruise is a nautical term in which the performance of a ship is tested. Shakedown cruises are also used to familiarize the ship's crew with operation of the craft....
, a period of testing undergone by a ship, airplane or other craft - ExtortionExtortionExtortion is a criminal offence which occurs when a person unlawfully obtains either money, property or services from a person, entity, or institution, through coercion. Refraining from doing harm is sometimes euphemistically called protection. Extortion is commonly practiced by organized crime...
, a criminal act of coercion or intimidation for personal gain
Music
- "ShakedownShakedown (group)Shakedown are a Swiss musical project, known internationally for their 2002 single, At Night. By the time they started the group in 1999, Mandrax and Seb K. the two brothers blended their knowledge of Swiss and Swedish trance music to form their genre, a modified balearic beat crossed with acid...
", a music project, known for their one-hit wonder, "At Night" - "Shakedown" (Bob Seger song)Shakedown (Bob Seger song)"Shakedown" is the title of a song recorded by Bob Seger that is from the soundtrack of the film Beverly Hills Cop II. The music was written by Harold Faltermeyer, who wrote the score for the film, and Keith Forsey, and the lyrics by Seger...
, a number-one single in 1987 by Bob Seger - "Shakedown", a song by Australian punk band Behind Crimson EyesBehind Crimson EyesBehind Crimson Eyes is a band based in Australia. The band formed in Melbourne, Australia, in 2004. Their line up currently consists of vocalist Josh Stuart, bassist Garth Buchanan, guitarist/back up vocalist Aaron Schultz and Dan Kerby as drummer....
- "Shakedown", a song by Blondie on the album The Curse of BlondieThe Curse of BlondieThe Curse of Blondie is the eighth studio album from the US rock band Blondie. It was released in October 2003, and peaked at no.36 in the U.K..The band departed from bankrupt Beyond Records and signed with Sony Music...
- "Shakedown Street", a song and Album by the psychedelic rock band The Grateful Dead
- Shakedown (album)Shakedown (album)Shakedown is the debut album by house production duo Freemasons. It was released on 21 January 2007, with the single "Rain Down Love" being released two weeks earlier in anticipation of the album. "Nothing But a Heartache", a cover of the original single by the Flirtations, was released as a...
, the debut album by UK Dance Duo The Freemasons - Shakedown!Shakedown!Shakedown! is the debut album by TheStart. The album was recorded in 1999, although it was not released until 2001.-Track listing:#"Shakedown!" – 3:21#"Gorgeous" – 3:28#"Communion" – 4:08#"Melt" – 3:21#"Hang On Me" – 4:14#"Dirty Lion" – 3:32...
, the debut album by the punk/synth rock band theSTART - "Nervous ShakedownNervous Shakedown"Nervous Shakedown" is the fourth song on the AC/DC album Flick of the Switch, released in 1983. It was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson....
", a song by AC/DC on their Flick of the Switch album - Shakedown Records, record label founded by Red CafeRed CafeJermaine Denny , better known as his stage name Red Café, is an American rapper. He was born to Afro-Guyanese parents and is signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik, Diddy's Bad Boy Records and DJ Clue's Desert Storm label.-Biography:...
Film
- The Shakedown (1929 film)The Shakedown (1929 film)The Shakedown is a 1929 action/comedy/sports drama film, directed by William Wyler. It was discovered and restored to 35 mm by George Eastman House in 1998 from a good-condition 16mm positive print.-Synopsis:...
directed by William Wyler - The Shakedown (1959 film)The Shakedown (1959 film)The Shakedown is a 1959 crime-drama film directed by John Lemont.It was banned in Finland .-Cast:* Terence Morgan as Augie Cortona* Hazel Court as Mildred Eyde* Donald Pleasence as Jessel Brown...
directed by John Lemont - Shakedown (1988 film)Shakedown (1988 film)Shakedown, also known as Blue Jean Cop, is a 1988 crime drama/action movie starring Peter Weller and Sam Elliott. The movie is about an idealistic lawyer teaming with a veteran cop to find out the truth in a possible police corruption scandal.-Plot:...
, crime action movie starring Peter Weller and Sam Elliott - Shakedown: Return of the SontaransShakedown: Return of the SontaransShakedown: Return of the Sontarans is a film spin-off of the long-running British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It was released direct-to-video in 1995 and was produced by the independent production company Dreamwatch Media, a division of Dreamwatch magazine...
, 1995 made-for-video dramatic spin-off of Doctor Who
Books
- Shakedown, the novelisation of Shakedown: Return of the Sontarans by Terrance DicksTerrance DicksTerrance Dicks is an English writer, best known for his work in television and for writing a large number of popular children's books during the 1970s and 80s.- Early career :...
- Shakedown: Exposing the Real Jesse Jackson by Kenneth R. TimmermanKenneth R. TimmermanKenneth R. Timmerman is a journalist, political writer, and conservative Republican activist who in 2000 was a candidate for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senator from Maryland. Timmerman is executive director of the Foundation for Democracy in Iran, an organization that works to support...
- Shakedown: How Our Government is Undermining Democracy in the Name of Human Rights by Ezra LevantEzra LevantEzra Isaac Levant is a Canadian lawyer, conservative political activist and media figure. He is the founder and former publisher of the Western Standard, hosts The Source daily on Sun News Network, and has written several books on politics....