The most important festival of the Jain community is Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. This is observed on the 13th day of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of Chaitra. The day is celebrated with great zeal and devotion. People visit sacred places and worship Teerthankaras (spiritual guides) on this day.

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Breeding usually takes place in early spring. Females excavate a den ready for between one and four young to be born in May. The male plays no part in raising the young and may even kill them. A common scene in late spring and summer is a mother skunk followed by a line of her kits. By late July or August the young disperse. When the young skunks meet again, they raise their tails vertically. After a little posturing they start to rub against each other, often rolling around in what appears to be an embrace. Older skunks ...

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Skunk, Skunk - Description, Skunk - Behavior, Skunk - Feeding, Skunk - Reproduction, Skunk - Removing the smell of skunk

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The main source for information on Attila is Priscus, a historian who traveled with Maximin on an embassy from Theodosius II in 448. He describes the village the nomadic Huns had built and settled down in as the size of the great city with solid wooden walls. He described Attila himself as: "short of stature, with a broad chest and a large head; his eyes were small, his beard thin and sprinkled with gray; and he had a flat nose and a swar ...

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Attila the Hun, Attila the Hun - Background and beginnings, Attila the Hun - Shared kingship, Attila the Hun - Sole ruler, Attila the Hun - Attila in the west, Attila the Hun - Invasion of Italy and death, Attila the Hun - Appearance character and name, Attila the Hun - Notes

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Diphtheria (dif-thir-ee-uh or often dip-thir-ee-uh) takes its name from the Greek word for "leather", dipthera, and was named in 1855 by French physician Armand Trousseau (1801-1867). This coinage alludes to the leathery, sheath-like membrane that grows on the tonsils, throat and in the nose. Diphtheria was once one of the most dreaded diseases, with frequent large-scale outbreaks. From 1735-1740, a diphtheria epidemic in the New England colonies was said to have killed as much as 80% of the children under 10 years of age in so ...

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Diphtheria, Diphtheria - Signs and symptoms, Diphtheria - Diagnosis, Diphtheria - Laboratory criteria, Diphtheria - Case classification, Diphtheria - Treatment, Diphtheria - Epidemiology, Diphtheria - History, Diphtheria - Source

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The Asana should be firm and easy. It should be steady and not cause discomfort of any kind. Any tightness or tension observed in the body should be consciously relaxed. It should be a comfortable posture in which he or she can sit for a long time. The Asana should be effortless both in the body and in the mind. Absolute ease of relaxation is the sign of perfected Asana. The breathing should be a natura ...

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Asana, Asana - Conditions & general directions for Good Asana, Asana - Yoga Asana Poses or Postures

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Asthma is a disease that more and more people seem to be suffering from today. Many things trigger asthma - the main amongst those being: stress and anxiety, allergies and genetics. This yoga program seeks to tackle the root causes and work towards strengthening the immune system.

We will present asanas (postures), kriya (cleansing technique) and pranayama (breathing techniques) that strengthen, stretch and relax the body physically and re-balance internal systems at a deeper level. We begin with asanas that focus on increasing capacity of the lungs and relaxing the chest muscles which contract and remain tense during and after asthma attacks.

Instructions and benefits for

-       Singhasana

-       Ardha Chakrasana

-       Kapalbhati Kriya

-       Bhramri Pranayama

-       Bhastrika Pranayama

(See also: Yoga and Health , Yoga, Yoga and Health, Yoga Systems, Yoga Positions)

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Usually referred to in works on architecture as foliate heads or foliate masks, carvings of Green Men may take many forms, naturalistic or decorative. The simplest depict a man's face peering out of dense foliage. Some may have leaves for hair, perhaps with a leafy beard. Often leaves or leafy shoots are shown sprouting from his open mouth and sometimes even from the nose and eyes as well. In the most abstract examples, the carving at first glance appears to be merely stylised foliage, with the facial element only becoming appa ...

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Green Man, Green Man - An Introduction, Green Man - Types of Green Man, Green Man - Green Men in churches, Green Man - Later variations on the Green Man theme, Green Man - Related characters, Green Man - William Anderson's comments, Green Man - Green Men outside Europe, Green Man - Trivia

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It is unclear if corsets existed before 1460. Many books say that Cretan women used the corset c. 2000 BC because they made idols in the shape of a corset. But these idols were originally two round pots bottom to bottom, the handle on the top pot being the nose on the idol and the edge line of bottom to bottom being the waist of the idol. The shape of the idols was traditional, not the shape of Cretan women. The detail of the idols tell us that the old Cretan idols wore big loincloths, and the later idols have a tunic of open lace and a loincloth. The corset-shaped figure ...

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History of corsets, History of corsets - Overview, History of corsets - Before 1460, History of corsets - Before 1500, History of corsets - Pair of stays, History of corsets - French Revolutionary 1789, History of corsets - 1900 edwardian corset, History of corsets - 1500s-1700s, History of corsets - Iron corsets, History of corsets - Stays, History of corsets - Victorian corsets, History of corsets - Nursing corsets, History of corsets - Maternity corsets, History of corsets - Edwardian corsets, History of corsets - Straight-front or S-curve corsets, History of corsets - 1900s, History of corsets - Pipe-shape corsets

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 This is simply a set of suggestions to get you started helping others heal themselves. With practice, you will find what works best for you. There is no right or wrong technique. In fact there is no technique involved at all, only Loving Intent.

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The coyote stands less than two feet (0.6 m) tall and varies in color from gray to tan with sometimes a reddish tint to its coat. A coyote's ears and nose appear long and pointed, especially in relation to the size of its head. It weighs between 9 - 22 kilograms (20 - 50 lb), averaging 14 kg. The coyote can be identified by its thick bushy tail, which it often holds low to the ground. It can be distinguished from its much larger relative, the Grey Wolf, by its overall slight appearance compared to the massive 34 to 57 kg (75 to 125 lb) stockiness of the bigger canid. The coyote is an extremely lean animal and ma ...

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Coyote, Coyote - Anatomy, Coyote - Behavior, Coyote - Character in mythology, Coyote - Fictional coyotes

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Muslim culture of Hyderabad - Khara Dupatta. The Khara dupatta (standing veil) is an outfit composed of a kurta (tunic), chooridaar (ruched pair of pants), and 6 yard dupatta (veil) and is traditionally worn by Hyderabad brides. The accompanying jewellery is: Tika (a medallion of uncut diamonds worn on the forehead and suspended by a string of pearls) Jhoomar (a fan shaped ornament worn on the side of the head) Nath (a nose ring with a large ruby bead flanked by two pearls) Chi ...

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Muslim culture of Hyderabad, Muslim culture of Hyderabad - History, Muslim culture of Hyderabad - Language and literature, Muslim culture of Hyderabad - Cuisine, Muslim culture of Hyderabad - Clothing and jewelry, Muslim culture of Hyderabad - Khara Dupatta, Muslim culture of Hyderabad - Sherwani, Muslim culture of Hyderabad - Religion

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Diphenhydramine 2-(Diphenylmethoxy) -N,N-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride. Antihistaminic Motion sickness Sedative Tardive dyskinesia Other uses: Halting allergic reactions, controlling extrapyramidal side-effects induced by anticonvulsants Use in neonates and premature infants Use in nursing mothers Use as a local anesthetic Use in people with hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine hydrochloride an ...

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Features of the C-5 include: A cargo hold 121 feet long, 13.5 feet high, and 19 feet wide. An upper deck seating area for 73 passengers beyond the crew. Able to take off fully loaded within 8,300 feet (2,530 m) and land within 4,900 feet (1,493 m). Stall speed at maximum landing weight is approximately 105 knots (120 MPH). High flotation landing gear with 28 wheels sharing the weight. Nose and aft doors that open the full width and height of the cargo compartment to permit faster and ...

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C-5 Galaxy, C-5 Galaxy - Mission, C-5 Galaxy - Features, C-5 Galaxy - Background, C-5 Galaxy - Trivia, C-5 Galaxy - Related content, C-5 Galaxy - Designation sequence, C-5 Galaxy - Related development, C-5 Galaxy - Similar aircraft, C-5 Galaxy - Related lists, C-5 Galaxy - External links

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Wile E. Coyote (also known simply as "The Coyote") and the Road Runner are cartoon characters from a series of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, created by Chuck Jones in 1949 for Warner Brothers. Chuck Jones based the films on a Mark Twain book called Roughing It, in which Twain noted that coyotes are starving and hungry and would chase a roadrunner. Chuck Jones once said of his most famous protagonist and antagonist that "Wile E. is my reality, Bugs Bunny is my goal." He originally created the Road R ...

Including:

• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Premise
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Latin names
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Scenery
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - The Acme Corporation
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - The rules
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Later cartoons
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Spin-offs
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Cultural references
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Commercial appearances
• Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner - Video games

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To suit the different constitutions, temperament and purpose, in Pranayama there are many varieties of exercises, viz., deep breathing exercise, Sukha Purvaka (easy comfortable) Pranayama during walking, Pranayama during meditation, Rhythmical breathing, Suryabheda, Ujjayi, Sitkari, Sitali, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Murchha, Plavini, Kevala Kumbhaka, etc. Of all the above exercises only the last eight are described in the Hatha Yogic texts.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Different manifestations occur at each stage of the disease. Syphilis - Primary syphilis. Primary syphilis is manifested after an incubation period of 10-90 days (the average is 21 days) with a primary sore. During the initial incubation period, individuals are asymptomatic. The sore, called a chancre, is a firm, painless skin ulceration localized at the point of initial exposure to the bacterium, often on the penis, vagina or rectum. Local lymph node swelling can occur. The primary lesion may persist for 4 to 6 weeks and then heal spontaneously. ...

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Syphilis, Syphilis - History, Syphilis - Stages of syphilis, Syphilis - Primary syphilis, Syphilis - Secondary syphilis, Syphilis - Tertiary syphilis, Syphilis - Latent syphilis, Syphilis - Congenital syphilis, Syphilis - Testing, Syphilis - Treatment, Syphilis - Syphilis in art and literature

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The magical, almost other-worldly streets of Florence are lined with shops selling puppets. Pinocchio is everyone's favourite. Wide-eyed and long-nosed, his fixed bemused smile suggests he is not too sure of his much publicised desire to become a 'real boy' - he seems to beg you to take him with you. And many do.

Over a hundred years after he was 'created', Pinocchio 's dream of being wanted, of belonging, comes true - again and again. What is it about this simple story that has caught our fancy?

(See also: Pinocchio , Faith and Belief, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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List of musical instruments - Flutes. Bansuri (India) Danso (Korea) Di Zi (China) Flageolet Flute Alto flute Bass flute Contrabass flute Vertical flute Hocchiku (Japan) Khloy (Cambodia) Khlui (Thailand) Nose flute Ocarina Pan pipes Piccolo Recorder flute Ryuteki (Japan) Shakuhachi (Japan) Slide whistle Tin whistle Tonette Washint (Ethiopia) See also:

List of musical instruments, List of musical instruments - Wind instruments, List of musical instruments - Flutes, List of musical instruments - Single reed instruments, List of musical instruments - Double reed instruments oboes, List of musical instruments - Bagpipes single and double reed, List of musical instruments - Brass instruments, List of musical instruments - Free reed instruments, List of musical instruments - Voice, List of musical instruments - String instruments, List of musical instruments - Percussion instruments, List of musical instruments - Drums, List of musical instruments - Other percussion instruments, List of musical instruments - Electronic instruments, List of musical instruments - Keyboard instruments, List of musical instruments - Other

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Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder which involves a disturbed body image. The central feature of BDD is that persons who are afflicted with it are excessively dissatisfied with their body because of a perceived physical defect. An example would be a woman who is extremely worried that her nose is too big, although other people don't notice anything unusual about it. Body dysmorphic disorder - Diagnostic criteria DSM-IV-TR. The DSM-IV-TR, the latest version of the diagnostic manual o ...

Including:

• Body dysmorphic disorder - Diagnostic criteria DSM-IV-TR
• Body dysmorphic disorder - BDD and other disorders

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Besides the normal hairs covering the body of tarantulas, some also have a dense covering of stinging hairs, called urticating hairs, on the abdomen, opisthosoma, that they use as a protection against enemies. These hairs are only present on some New World specimens (only the subfamilies of Ischnocolinae, Aviculariinae and Theraphoseae) and are absent on specimens of the Old World. These fine hairs are barbed and contain a mild venom. Some species can 'kick off' these hairs: the hairs are launched into the air at a target. Tarantulas ...

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Tarantula, Tarantula - The true tarantula, Tarantula - Size color and type, Tarantula - Hair, Tarantula - Nests, Tarantula - Growth life and mating, Tarantula - Reproduction, Tarantula - A nocturnal predator, Tarantula - Bites and Treatment, Tarantula - Turning the tables

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Gorillaz - Cartoon Members. 2D (about 27, born in 1978) - vocals, keyboard Murdoc Niccals (39, born June 6, 1966) - bass Noodle (about 14, born in 1991) - guitar, vocals Russel Hobbs (about 31) - drums, percussion In phase one, Del, the blue phantom in the "Clint Eastwood" & "Rock the House" music videos and the Gorilla Bite "Jump The Gut" was, one could say, another band member. In 2003, he was exorcised; it took Russel a year to recover. (In real life Albarn and Hewle ...

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Gorillaz, Gorillaz - History, Gorillaz - Early career 1998-2000, Gorillaz - Phase One: Celebrity Take Down November 2000 - October 2002, Gorillaz - Phase One Point Five November 2002 - November 2004, Gorillaz - Phase Two: Demon Days December 2004-now, Gorillaz - Fictional band history, Gorillaz - Band Members, Gorillaz - Cartoon Members, Gorillaz - Actual members, Gorillaz - Live performances, Gorillaz - 2001/2002 live shows, Gorillaz - 2005 radio tour, Gorillaz - Demon Days Live and 2005 EMAs, Gorillaz - Future live shows, Gorillaz - Gorilla Bites, Gorillaz - Discography, Gorillaz - Albums, Gorillaz - EPs, Gorillaz - DVDs, Gorillaz - Others, Gorillaz - Singles

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In some cultures, mass hysteria involving the believed removal or shrinking of the penis has been observed. See penis panic for a detailed discussion. Many theories are held in popular culture, that it is possible to predict the size of someone's penis by observing other features. The features usually selected are Size of hands Size of feet, or shoe size Size of nose Many place great stock in these theories; however, no actual statistical evidence correlating penis size to any other part of the body exists. The shoe size theory does not hold up under statis ...

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Human penis size, Human penis size - Data, Human penis size - Perceptions, Human penis size - Myths, Human penis size - Micropenis, Human penis size - Female preference, Human penis size - Race and penis size

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