Vertebral column - Anterior surface. When viewed from in front, the width of the bodies of the vertebrae is seen to increase from the second cervical to the first thoracic; there is then a slight diminution in the next three vertebrae; below this there is again a gradual and progressive increase in width as low as the sacrovertebral angle. From this point there is a rapid diminution, to the apex of the coccyx.

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Vertebral column, Vertebral column - Curves, Vertebral column - Surfaces, Vertebral column - Anterior surface, Vertebral column - Posterior surface, Vertebral column - Lateral surfaces, Vertebral column - Vertebral canal, Vertebral column - Abnormalities, Vertebral column - Links

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The Airwolf helicopter was in actuality a Bell 222A (serial number 47085, registration number N3176S), painted black and white (in a killer whale pattern) and fitted with various prop modifications, such as "turbo" jet engines and engine intakes, retractable "chain guns" at the wingtips, and a retractable rocket launcher, known as the "ADF Pod" (ADF stands for All Directional Firing, as the pod could rotate 180 degrees to ...

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Airwolf, Airwolf - Synopsis, Airwolf - Production Changes, Airwolf - The Airwolf Helicopter, Airwolf - Merchandise, Airwolf - Trivia

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There are many methods for breast reconstruction. The two most common are: Skin expansion By far the most common method, the surgeon inserts a small balloon expander beneath the skin and periodically, over weeks or months, injects a saline solution to slowly expand the overlaying skin (see tissue expansion). Once the expander has reached an acceptable size, it may be removed and replaced with a more permanent implant. Reconstruction of the areola and nipple are performed in a separate operation after the skin has stretche ...

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Breast reconstruction, Breast reconstruction - Overview, Breast reconstruction - Techniques, Breast reconstruction - Follow-up

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In the 1960s, the Ringer T-shirt appeared and became a staple fashion for youth and rock-n-rollers. People also started to tie-dye and screen-print the basic T-shirt and variants such as the tank top, wife beater, muscle shirt, scoop neck, V-neck etc. became popular. Since then T-shirts have become a medium for self-expression and advertising, with any imaginable combination of words, art and even photographs on display. Other methods of decoration used on T-shirts include airbrush, applique, embroidery, and the ironing on of e ...

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T-shirt, T-shirt - T-shirt history, T-shirt - T-shirt decoration

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"Lucky Star" was penned by Madonna and produced by collaborator Reggie Lucas. The song was the first song Madonna wrote when she signed with Warner Bros. The simple but catchy love song, was released as the last single from her debut album in August 1984 and became a big hit charting in the Top 10 in multiple countries. The songs chorus is famed for incorporating the famous Mother Goose nursery rhyme "Starlight, ...

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Lucky Star, Lucky Star - Song history, Lucky Star - Personnel, Lucky Star - Credits, Lucky Star - Chart performance, Lucky Star - Charts alphabetical order, Lucky Star - Official versions, Lucky Star - Included On

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Humans can affect ecosystems both positively and negatively. Towra Point Nature Reserve - Positive effects. Humans can maximise the area of healthy, functioning intertidal wetlands by minimising their impacts and by developing management strategies that protect, and where possible rehabilitate these ecosystems at risk. The following are positive ways of trying to protect or rehabilitate intertidal wetlands. Exclusion – Those responsible for the management of wetland areas ...

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Towra Point Nature Reserve, Towra Point Nature Reserve - History, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Habitats, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Species, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Birds, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Amphibians, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Mammals, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Reptiles, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Plants, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Human effects, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Positive effects, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Negative effects, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Management of the reserve, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Traditional, Towra Point Nature Reserve - Contemporary

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Treehouse of Horror XIII - Send in the Clones. Homer purchases a new hammock. When he lays down, he discovers it can make clones. He begins making and using the clones to do all of his chores. As he continues to make the clones do his work, the clones begin thinking for themselves and questioning the real Homer. When a clone permanently takes care of Flanders, Homer decides to get rid of the clones and the hammock, taking them to a cornfield where he abandons them, presuming that none of the clones are smart enou ...

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Treehouse of Horror XIII, Treehouse of Horror XIII - Opening Sequence, Treehouse of Horror XIII - Synopsis, Treehouse of Horror XIII - Send in the Clones, Treehouse of Horror XIII - The Fright to Creep and Scare Harms, Treehouse of Horror XIII - The Island of Dr. Hibbert, Treehouse of Horror XIII - Notes, Treehouse of Horror XIII - Quotes, Treehouse of Horror XIII - Send in the Clones, Treehouse of Horror XIII - The Fright to Creep and Scare Harms, Treehouse of Horror XIII - The Island of Dr. Hibbert

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Jeff Buckley drowned in the Wolf River in Memphis, Tennessee on May 29, 1997, the evening his band came to Memphis to start recording for his second album, which was to be called My Sweetheart the Drunk. He was swept away by the undertow of a passing boat while swimming. His body was recovered five days later at the bottom of Beale Street, the legendary birthplace of the blues; he was identified b ...

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Jeff Buckley, Jeff Buckley - Career, Jeff Buckley - Grace, Jeff Buckley - Death, Jeff Buckley - Discography, Jeff Buckley - Concert films, Jeff Buckley - Samples, Jeff Buckley - Documentaries, Jeff Buckley - Tribute songs, Jeff Buckley - Covers of Jeff Buckley songs

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Created by Rareware, he first appeared in 1994's Super Nintendo platform video game Donkey Kong Country as Donkey Kong's sidekick. Diddy looked up to Donkey Kong and wanted to be a video game hero just like him. To humor him, DK put him in charge of guarding his banana hoard at night. However, DK didn't expect a siege by King K. Rool's Kremling Krew. The banana hoard was stolen, and he and Diddy went on an adventure across DK Island to get it back. Diddy's second appearance was on the Game Boy title Donkey Kong Land. In this ga ...

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Diddy Kong, Diddy Kong - Origins: 1994-1997, Diddy Kong - The Nintendo 64 years: 1997-2000, Diddy Kong - The GameCube years: 2003 - present, Diddy Kong - Other Media

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Treehouse of Horror XV - Opening segment. Kang and Kodos are preparing the Simpsons for dinner for their "boss." Bart and Homer are the main course, Lisa is in a soup, and Marge and Maggie are pies. The boss comments on the delicious meal but then vomits up Bart. Kang and Kodos get a hyper-galactic promotion. Bart is sad about being an orphan, but he is adopted by Kang and Kodos. See also:

Treehouse of Horror XV, Treehouse of Horror XV - Synopsis, Treehouse of Horror XV - Opening segment, Treehouse of Horror XV - The Ned Zone, Treehouse of Horror XV - Four Beheadings and a Funeral, Treehouse of Horror XV - In the Belly of the Boss, Treehouse of Horror XV - Inspirations, Treehouse of Horror XV - Trivia, Treehouse of Horror XV - Goofs, Treehouse of Horror XV - The Ned Zone, Treehouse of Horror XV - Four Beheadings and a Funeral, Treehouse of Horror XV - In the Belly of the Boss, Treehouse of Horror XV - Quotes

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Alternative healthcare providers who practice colour therapy often relate the seven colours of the colour spectrum to specific areas of the body known as the chakras. Like in yoga, the chakras are believed to be specific spiritual energy centres of the body. The accredited therapeutic action of colours is related to the chakra they represent: Chromotherapy - Red. First Chakra: base of the spine In chromotherapy, red is considered to be the colour of life, of the glowing sun and of fire. Red i ...

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Chromotherapy, Chromotherapy - Criticism, Chromotherapy - History, Chromotherapy - Meaning and use of colours, Chromotherapy - Red, Chromotherapy - Orange, Chromotherapy - Yellow, Chromotherapy - Green, Chromotherapy - Blue, Chromotherapy - Indigo, Chromotherapy - Violet

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The typical Bangla dictionary lists 75,000 separate words, of which 50,000 (67%) are considered tôtshôm (direct borrowings from Sanskrit), 21,100 (28%) are tôdbhôb (native Bangla vocabulary), and the rest being foreign (primarily English, Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Portuguese, and French) borrowings and indigenous (non-Bangla) words. However, these figures do not take into account the fact that a huge chunk of these words are archaic or highly technical, minimizing their actual usage. The vocabulary used in modern liter ...

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Bengali language, Bengali language - Script, Bengali language - Phonetics, Bengali language - Phonology, Bengali language - Stress, Bengali language - Intonation, Bengali language - Vowel Length, Bengali language - Consonant Clusters, Bengali language - Syntax, Bengali language - Morphology, Bengali language - Nouns, Bengali language - Verbs, Bengali language - Vocabulary, Bengali language - Variation in dialects, Bengali language - Literary forms, Bengali language - Regional variations, Bengali language - Lexical variations, Bengali language - Bangla literature, Bengali language - History, Bengali language - The Fight for Bangla

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Jasper Beardly is a somewhat senile resident of Springfield Retirement Castle and a good friend of Abraham Simpson, though in earlier episodes it was implied that they were enemies. His last name was revealed in the 17th season episode Homer's Paternity Coot. As a young man Jasper was quite handsome. He once tried to date Edna Krabappel by giving her an outdated photo of himself. His job previous to retirement is unknown. When called in to help replace teachers (then on strike), he confiscated everything in the room made ...

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List of recurring characters from The Simpsons, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Akira, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Arnie Pie, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Artie Ziff, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Baby Gerald, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Brandine Spuckler, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Bumblebee Man, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Colonel O'Hara Rich Texan, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Cookie Kwan, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Crazy Old Man, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Disco Stu, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Drederick Tatum, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Duffman, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Eddie and Lou, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Eleanor Abernathy Crazy Cat Lady, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Frankie the Squealer, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Gil, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Gunter and Ernst, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Helen Lovejoy, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Herman, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Hyman Krustofski, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Jack Larson, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Jasper Beardly, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Jebediah Springfield, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Johnny Tightlips, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Judge Constance Harm, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Judge Roy Snyder, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Legs and Louie, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Lindsey Naegle, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Lionel Hutz, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Luigi Risotto, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Lugash, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Menthol Moose, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Blue Haired Lawyer, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Sanjay Nahasapeemapetilon, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Sarcastic middle-aged man, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Sarah Wiggum, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Snake, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Wendell, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Yes guy

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The most remarkable feature of conveyor belt sushi is the stream of plates winding through the restaurant. The selection is usually not limited to sushi, but may also include drink in Tetra Paks, fruits, desserts, soups, and other foods. Beer can be ordered from the attendants, often served with an empty plate to keep track of the total bill. The conveyor belt sushi restaurants are usually considered toward the bottom end of both price and quality ...

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Conveyor belt sushi, Conveyor belt sushi - Visiting a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, Conveyor belt sushi - Special orders, Conveyor belt sushi - Billing, Conveyor belt sushi - Targeted customers, Conveyor belt sushi - History and economics

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Not having any way to support his family, Knievel recalled the Joie Chitwood show he saw as a boy and decided that he could do a similar show using a motorcycle. Promoting the show himself, Knievel rented the venue, wrote the press releases, set up the show, sold the tickets and served as his own master of ceremonies. After enticing the small crowd with a few wheelies, he proceeded to jump a twenty foot long box of rattlesnakes and two mountain lions. Despite coming up short and having his back wheel hit the box containing the rat ...

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Evel Knievel, Evel Knievel - Early life, Evel Knievel - Daredevil, Evel Knievel - Caesar's Palace, Evel Knievel - Marketing the image, Evel Knievel - Snake River Canyon, Evel Knievel - Retirement

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While in Las Vegas, Nevada to watch Dick Tiger fight a middleweight title fight, Knievel first saw the fountains at Caesar's Palace, and decided to jump them. To get in to see Caesar's Palace CEO Jay Sarno, Knievel created a fictitious corporation called Evel Knievel Enterprises and three fictitious Jewish lawyers to make phone calls to Sarno. Knievel also placed phone calls to Sarno claiming to be from ABC-TV and Sports Illustrated inquiring about the jump. Sarno finally agreed to meet Knievel and the deal was set for Knievel to jump the fo ...

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Evel Knievel, Evel Knievel - Early life, Evel Knievel - Daredevil, Evel Knievel - Caesar's Palace, Evel Knievel - Marketing the image, Evel Knievel - Snake River Canyon, Evel Knievel - Retirement

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By 1971, Knievel realized that the United States government would never allow him to jump the Grand Canyon. To keep his fans interested, Knievel considered several other stunts that might match the publicity that would have been generated by jumping the canyon. Ideas included: jumping across the Mississippi River, jumping from one skyscraper to another in New York City and jumping over the Houston Astrodome. While flying back to Butte from a performance tour, Knievel looked out the window and saw the Snake River Canyon. After finding a locat ...

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Evel Knievel, Evel Knievel - Early life, Evel Knievel - Daredevil, Evel Knievel - Caesar's Palace, Evel Knievel - Marketing the image, Evel Knievel - Snake River Canyon, Evel Knievel - Retirement

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Many foreign tourists and even long-time foreign residents in Japan (except those in Kyoto) have never heard of Shiga. It might be considered a backwater prefecture overshadowed by its much more famous neighbor Kyoto. This is unfortunate since Shiga has so many things to offer tourists. The main gateways to Shiga is Maibara Station (bullet train station) in northern Shiga and Otsu, adjacent to Kyoto, down south. Before being incorporated as a prefecture in th ...

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Shiga Prefecture, Shiga Prefecture - History, Shiga Prefecture - Geography, Shiga Prefecture - Cities, Shiga Prefecture - Towns and villages, Shiga Prefecture - Mergers, Shiga Prefecture - Economy, Shiga Prefecture - Demographics, Shiga Prefecture - Culture, Shiga Prefecture - Tourism, Shiga Prefecture - Prefectural symbols, Shiga Prefecture - Miscellaneous topics, Shiga Prefecture - Sister states

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Jasper Beardly is a somewhat senile resident of Springfield Retirement Castle and a good friend of Abraham Simpson, though in earlier episodes it was implied that they were enemies. His last name was revealed in the 17th season episode Homer's Paternity Coot. As a young man Jasper was quite handsome. He once tried to date Edna Krabappel by giving her an outdated photo of himself. His job previous to retirement is unknown. When called in to help replace teachers (then on strike), he confiscated everything in the room made ...

See also:

List of recurring characters from The Simpsons, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Akira, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Arnie Pie, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Artie Ziff, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Baby Gerald, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Blue Haired Lawyer, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Brandine Spuckler, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Bumblebee Man, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Colonel O'Hara Rich Texan, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Cookie Kwan, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Crazy Old Man, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Disco Stu, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Drederick Tatum, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Duffman, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Eddie and Lou, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Eleanor Abernathy Crazy Cat Lady, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Frankie the Squealer, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Gil, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Gunter and Ernst, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Helen Lovejoy, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Herman, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Hyman Krustofski, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Jack Larson, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Jasper Beardly, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Jebediah Springfield, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Johnny Tightlips, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Judge Constance Harm, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Judge Roy Snyder, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Legs and Louie, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Lindsey Naegle, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Lionel Hutz, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Luigi Risotto, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Lugash, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Menthol Moose, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Sanjay Nahasapeemapetilon, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Sarcastic middle-aged man, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Sarah Wiggum, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Snake, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Wendell, List of recurring characters from The Simpsons - Yes guy

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The story of the origin of Wiarton Willie dates back to 1956. A Wiarton resident named Mac McKenzie wanted to showcase his childhood home to his many friends, so he sent out invitations for a "Groundhog Day" gathering in Wiarton. One of these invitations fell into the hands of a Toronto Star reporter. The reporter travelled to Wiarton looking for the Groundhog Day event. None of the townspeople knew about a festival, but one suggested he check at the Arlington Hotel, the local watering hole. There the reporter found McKenzie and his friends ...

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Wiarton Willie, Wiarton Willie - The History of Wiarton Willie, Wiarton Willie - The death and life of Wiarton Willie, Wiarton Willie - The big show, Wiarton Willie - Other Groundhog Day stars, Wiarton Willie - External link

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The ancient art of the strip tease traces its origins in the Sumerian tablets, on which were written the myth of the desecent of the goddess Innana into Hades to retrieve her lover Damouz. At each of the seven gates, she removed a veil and a jewel. As long as she remained in hell, the earth was barren. When she returned, fecundity abounded. Her dance lived on as the famous dance of the seven veils of Salome, who danced for King Herrod in the Old Testament. Many forms of the ...

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Striptease, Striptease - Off-stage, Striptease - History of striptease, Striptease - Burlesque, Striptease - Male strippers, Striptease - Relationship to the erotic movie industry, Striptease - Stripping at home

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At WrestleMania IX, Yokozuna faced off against Bret "The Hitman" Hart, for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship. During the match, Hart seemed to have the match won as he had Yokozuna in the Sharpshooter and Yokozuna was about to submit until Mr. Fuji threw salt into the champion's face. Hart, blinded, was then taken out by Yokozuna, who shockingly won the World Title. As he and Mr. Fuji celebrated, Hulk Hogan came out from the back to protest the decision. Mr. Fuji then arrogantly challenged the Hulkster, and Hogan accepted, quickly defeating Yokozuna in less than a minute to take the belt away. This gave ...

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Rodney Anoai, Rodney Anoai - Early Career, Rodney Anoai - WWF Debut, Rodney Anoai - WWF Championship, Rodney Anoai - Later WWF Career, Rodney Anoai - In wrestling, Rodney Anoai - Finishing and signature moves, Rodney Anoai - Managers, Rodney Anoai - Championships and accomplishments, Rodney Anoai - Championship succession

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