Most philologists consider the ancient Egyptian language to be a member of the Afro-Asiatic family (otherwise called "Hamito-Semitic") - a language group, most probably native to Africa, that covers most of the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, as well as much of Chad and Nigeria. As a result, speakers of Afro-Asiatic languages are multi-ethnic and possess a wide range of skin colors. (Other languages in this family include Arabic and Hebrew.) In contrast, Afrocentrists commonly link ancient Egyptian with languages of the ...

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Artistic renderings of the human form in dynastic Egyptian art were produced using a variety of pigments, including stark white, yellow, brown, red-brown, inky black and even blue. In some instances, the selection of skin tones was symbolic and meant to convey vitality, strength, feminity, permanence, and even death. In typical portrayals of Egyptians in their own art, from the Old Kingdom onwards they appear brown-skinned, using a red ochre pigment. The tomb of Tutankhamun contained a box on which the pharaoh was depicted riding a ch ...

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The following article excerpted from the Encyclopaedia Britannica illustrates some elements of the cultural argument, pro and con. Encyclopaedia Britannica 1974 ed. Macropedia Article, Vol 14: "Populations, Human" - page 843 "In Libya, which is mostly desert and oasis, there is a visible Negroid element in the sedentary populations, and at the same is true of the Fellahin of Egypt, whether Copt or Muslim. Osteological studies have shown that the Negroid element was stronger in predynastic times than at present, reflecting an early m ...

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Psychologically, it is possible to become habituated to a degree of stimulation, and then find it uncomfortable to have significantly more or less. Thus one can become used to an intense life, or television, and suffer withdrawal when they are removed, from lack of stimulation, and it is possible to also be unhappy and stressed due to additional abnormal stimulation. It is hypothesized and commonly believed by some that psychological habituation to a high level of stimulation ("over-stimulation") can lead to psychological problems. Fo ...

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In common with other eating disorders, there is a significant emotional element to compulsive overeating. Although there is no known exact cause, there are several likely options. Most sufferers of compulsive overeating use food as self-medication to cope with overwhelming emotions of shame and depression. Many feel guilty that they are "not good enough" and are ashamed of their increasing weight. Most have very low self esteem. Sufferers also frequently have a consta ...

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PASSING OVER: A ritual observed when a loved one has died. Depending upon ones tradition this ceremony includes keening and candle lighting, feasting and revelry, sitting up with the body, ritualized farewell speeches, drinking, and storytelling. Also known or referred to as Wake.

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Over-alls

• For a woman to dream that she sees a man wearing over-alls, she will be deceived as to the real character of her lover. If a wife, she will be deceived in her husband's frequent absence, and the real cause will create suspicions of his fidelity.

Source: 10 000 Dream Interpretations, by Gustavus Hindman Miller

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Definition and meaning of crossing over:

crossing over - in genetics, the breaking during meiosis of one maternal and one paternal chromosome, the exchange of corresponding sections of DNA, and the rejoining of the chromosomes. This process can result in an exchange of alleles between chromosomes

(Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) )

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PASSING OVER RITUAL: Ritual observed when a loved one has dies.

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PASSING OVER RITUAL - a ritual observed when a love one dies. Depending on one’s tradition this ceremony includes keening and candle lighting, feasting and revelry, sitting up with the body, ritualized fare will speeches, drinking and storytelling. (CMM)

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Cross-Over exercise: A way to get out of an energy rut or comfort zone. It requires the shifting of mental energy. The method involves crossing, or imagining oneself crossing, a clean, natural stream by bridge.

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Definition and meaning of OVER-THE-COUNTER, OTC :

OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC): Security that is not listed or traded on an exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange. Business in over-the-counter securities is conducted through dealers using electronic networks.

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Definition and meaning of Over-the Counter Market :

Over-the Counter Market: A means of buying and selling securities that are not listed on a stock exchange. Negotiations are carried out by telephone or computer network.

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Definition and meaning of Third-party over suit :

Third-party over suit: a lawsuit where a third party tries to recover damages assessed against that party by bringing suit against the employer.

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Definition and meaning of Carry Over Provision :

Carry Over Provision:  In major medical policies, allowing an insured who has submitted no claims during the year to apply any medical expenses incurred in the last three months of the year toward the new calendar year's deductible. (H)

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