Encyclopedia - Yawn: Encyclopedia - Yawn
A yawn is a reflex of deep inhalation and exhalation associated with being tired, with a need to sleep, or from boredom. The word "yawn" ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yawn: Encyclopedia Ii - Yawn - Causes Of Yawning
A long-standing hypothesis is that yawning is caused by an excess of carbon dioxide and lack of oxygen in the blood. The brain stem detec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Yawning: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Yawning
  Yawning If you yawn in your dreams, you will search in vain for health and contentment. To see others yawning, foretells tha...   » Read the article

Article - Pranayama: Breathing Exercices - Pranayama
To suit the different constitutions, temperament and purpose, in Pranayama there are many varieties of exercises, viz., deep breathing ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos: Encyclopedia - Chaos
Chaos derives from the Greek Χαος and typically refers to unpredictability. In the metaphysical sense, it is the opposite of Law and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chine: Encyclopedia - Chine
A chine is a steep-sided river valley where the river flows through coastal cliffs to the sea. Typically these are soft eroding cliffs su...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos Mythology: Encyclopedia - Chaos Mythology
In Greek mythology, Chaos or Khaos is the primeval state of existence from which the first gods appeared. In Greek it is Χαος, which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burping: Encyclopedia - Burping
Burping, also known as belching, ructus or eructation, is the release of gas from the digestive tract (mainly esophagus and stomach) thro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia - Reflexology
Reflexology, or zone therapy, is the practice of stimulating points on the feet, hands, or ears (termed reflex zones), in the hopes that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whirlpool: Encyclopedia - Whirlpool
A whirlpool is a large, swirling body of water produced by ocean tides. In popular imagination, but only rarely in reality they can have ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lorelei: Encyclopedia - Lorelei
The Lorelei (originally written as Loreley) is a rock in the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, which soars some 120 meters above the water line...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pertussis: Encyclopedia - Pertussis
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious disease that is one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ear: Encyclopedia - Ear
An ear is an organ used by an animal to detect sound waves. The term may refer to the entire system responsible for collection and early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tatvas: Encyclopedia - Tatvas
Ekam-The Ultimate Oneness Vethan-The Creator Thirumal-The Maintainer Sivan-The Destroyer Vaikundar-The Incarnation The Trinity Akilattira...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pranayama: Encyclopedia - Pranayama
Pranayama is the fourth limb of Raja Yoga expounded in the Yoga Sutras of Patañjali. Prana is the source of which energy evolves from. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kenneth Waltz: Encyclopedia Ii - Kenneth Waltz - Biography
Waltz is Emeritus Professor of Political Science at UC Berkeley. He is also past President of the American Political Science Association ...   » Read the article

Dictionary -  devadatta: Sanskrit Dictionary On  devadatta
 Devadatta: one of the vital airs, which causes yawning   (See also:  Devadatta , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Devadatta: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary V On Devadatta
devadatta: devadatta - one of the vital airs, which causes yawning   (See also: devadatta , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Deva-datta: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Deva-datta (dheva-dhattha)
deva-datta: deva-datta (dheva-dhattha). Vital air that causes yawning.   (See also: deva-datta , Hinduism, Hinduism Diction...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ginnungagap: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Ginnungagap
Ginnungagap (Scandianvian Norse). The "cup of illusion" literally ; the abyss of the great deep, or the shoreless, beginning...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Billy Kersands: Encyclopedia Ii - Billy Kersands - Performance
Kersands's comedy act centered on his enormous mouth, which he exuberantly contorted into countless shapes. He peppered his songs with th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eustachian Tube: Encyclopedia Ii - Eustachian Tube - Functions
Eustachian tube - Pressure equalization. Normally the Eustachian tube is closed, but it can open to let a small amount of air through t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Muspell, Muspellsheim, Muspellsheimr: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Muspell, Muspellsheim, Muspellsheimr
Muspell, Muspellsheim, Muspellsheimr (Icelandic) Muspell, the Norse god of fire, equivalent to the Hindu Agni. From Muspellsheim (home...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Orgelmir: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Orgelmir
Orgelmir (Scandianvian Norse). Lit., "seething clay". The same as Ymir, the giant, the unruly, turbulent, erratic being, the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gape: Oceanography Dictionary - Gape
  Definition and meaning of gape:   gape - the measurement of the widest opening of a mouth; to open the mouth wide; yawn...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Natural Urges: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Natural Urges
Natural Urges The last portion of the night being ruled by vata – involved in the process of elimination – dawn is the bes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heroin: Encyclopedia Ii - Heroin - Withdrawal
The withdrawal syndrome from heroin (or any other short-acting opioid) can begin within 6 hours of discontinuation of sustained use of th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ritualized Behavior: Oceanography Dictionary - Ritualized Behavior
  Definition and meaning of ritualized behavior:   ritualized behavior - a behavior that once served its own purpose but...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Anubhava: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Anubhava
Anubhava - one of the five essential ingredients of rasa. The actions which display or reveal the spiritual emotions situated within t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Owners And Pilots Association - History
AOPA was founded May 15, 1939 in an effort to keep general aviation fun, safe and affordable. In April, 1939, the five founders went to w...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ymir: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ymir
Ymir (Icelandic, Scandinavian) In the Norse creation tale, the primeval frostgiant from whose substance the worlds are formed by the a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chaos: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Chaos
Chaos (Greek) (from chaino to gape, yawn open)   "The earth was without form and void," says Genesis in describing the ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dinacharya: Ayurveda Ayurvedic Dictionary On Dinacharya
Dinacharya In order to keep the tridoshas in a state of healthy equlibrium and digestion & metabolism (agni) in proper order, Ayur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Practice
Reflexologists apply pressure on "reflex zones" found on the feet, hands and the ears, which are said to correspond to the different part...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Other Applications
Reflexology - Reflexology used on children. Advocates claim reflexology is just as effective when used on children as any adult. Some a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Ecuador: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Ecuador - Language
Most Ecuadorians speak Spanish, though many speak Amerindian languages such as Kichwa, the Ecuadorian dialect of Quechua. Other Amerindia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Skeptics' Views
Reflexology is not a part of modern medical science. Skeptics point out that there are no reliable scientific studies proving its effecti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Slowpoke: Encyclopedia Ii - Slowpoke - Biology
The Slowpoke species is notable for a surprising number of reasons: Slowpoke - Dopey. Slowpoke is notorious for its "Dopey" Pokédex cl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - History
Ancient Indian, Chinese, and Egyptians were the first to practice reflexology. The earliest evidence of reflexology study was found in a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lorelei: Encyclopedia Ii - Lorelei - Translation Of Heine's Die Lore-ley
The following is a translation of the famous Heine's poem by American humorist Mark Twain: I cannot divine what it meaneth This haunting ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burping: Encyclopedia Ii - Burping - Infant Burping
Babies are particularly subject to accumulation of gas in the stomach whilst feeding, and this can cause considerable agitation to the ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burping: Encyclopedia Ii - Burping - Burped Speech
It is possible to voluntarily induce burping by swallowing air and then expelling it, and by manipulation of the vocal tract produce burp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Exit Strategy: Encyclopedia Ii - Exit Strategy - In Interpersonal Communication
An exit strategy is a means of escaping one's current situation, typically an unfavourable situation. An exit strategy is usually a kind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Ecuador: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Ecuador - Women
Women are generally responsible for the upbringing and care of children in Ecuador, and traditionally, men have taken a less active role ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Body Heat: Encyclopedia Ii - Body Heat - Critical Reaction
The film received positive reviews when it was released in 1981. Most reviewers, like Roger Ebert, compared the film favorably to film no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Witching Hour: Encyclopedia Ii - Witching Hour - History
The earliest known use of the exact phrasing "the witching hour" is from 1835, in the last line of a short story by Washington Irving: "T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Quagsire: Encyclopedia Ii - Quagsire - In The Video Games
Quagsire can be obtained by evolving Wooper or, in Pokemon Crystal, caught while surfing in the Lapras room in Union Cave or in Mt. Silve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourette Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourette Syndrome - Symptoms
Symptoms include multiple motor and one or more vocal tics present at some time during the disorder although not necessarily simultaneous...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Alleged Long-term Effects
Reflexology - Reduced stress and induced relaxation. Many people try reflexology as their first foray into the world of massage, findin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reflexology: Encyclopedia Ii - Reflexology - Current Status
Reflexology is a widespread practice in Asia, where foot reflexology (also known as foot massage) is quite popular. Although many people ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dog Communication: Encyclopedia Ii - Dog Communication - Body Movements
Dog communication - Tail. How high or low the tail is held, in relation to how the dog's breed naturally carries their tail, and how it...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prehistoric Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Prehistoric Music - Origin Of Music
The origin of music likely stems from natural sounds and rhythms: the human heartbeat, the songs of birds, the rustling of wind through t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Interpretation Dictionary Yawning: Dream Interpretation - Yawning
  Yawning If you yawn in your dreams, you will search in vain for health and contentment. To see others yawning, foretells tha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ear: Encyclopedia Ii - Non-mammalian Hearing Organs
Spiders have hairs on their legs which are used for detecting sound. Reptilian ears only have one bone — the columella (stapes) (see be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burping: Encyclopedia Ii - Burping - Physiology
Burping is typically caused by eating or drinking too fast, and thereby swallowing (aerophagia) and subsequently expelling air, in which ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prehistoric Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Prehistoric Music - Cycladic Culture Crete
In the Aegean sea (eastern Mediterranean Sea), north of Crete lies a group of small islands known as the Cyclades (Κυκλαδες). On ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Ecuador: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Ecuador - Family
Ecuadorians place great importance on the family, both nuclear and extended. Unlike in much of the West, where the elderly are often plac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Ecuador: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Ecuador - Cuisine
An Ecuadorian's day, at least as far as his or her diet is concerned, is centred around lunch, rather than dinner as in Western cultures....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Ecuador: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Ecuador - Art And Literature
Graffiti is integral to the urban culture of Quito. Nearly every wall of the city is covered in it, leading to the rise of the saying "No...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Slowpoke: Encyclopedia Ii - Slowpoke - In The Games
In Red, Blue, and Yellow, Slowpoke are found in Route 10, the Safari Zone, and Seafoam Islands. In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Slowpokes a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ear: Encyclopedia Ii - Ear - Non-mammalian Hearing Organs
Spiders have hairs on their legs which are used for detecting sound. Reptilian ears only have one bone — the columella (stapes) (see be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bugis Street: Encyclopedia Ii - Bugis Street - Historical
Bugis Street lies in an extensive area which was commonly referred to in the past, by the Chinese-educated community, as Xiao Po (小坡;...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourette Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourette Syndrome - Symptoms
Symptoms include multiple motor and one or more vocal tics present at some time during the disorder although not necessarily simultaneous...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clomipramine: Encyclopedia Ii - Clomipramine - Side Effects
Clomipramine is not harmless and may have a broad range of side-effects: Central Nervous System: Often, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Ecuador: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Ecuador - Sports And Entertainment
As with almost all of Latin America, Ecuadorians are ardent fútbol fans, and the national team has shown some successes in international...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bugis Street: Encyclopedia Ii - Bugis Street - Contemporary
The fame of the original Bugis Street has spawned a slew of namesakes eager to capitalise on the brand, even though many tourists, includ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourette Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourette Syndrome - Diagnosis
According to the DSM-IV-TR, TS is indicated when a person exhibits both multiple motor and one or more vocal tics (although these do not ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourette Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourette Syndrome - Genetics
Recent research by Doctor Matthew State at Yale University suggests that Tourette Syndrome may be caused by an inversion defect on chromo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore Gay History: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore Gay History - After World War Ii
The overthrow of the Japanese in August 1945 by Allied forces resulted in jubilation, tinged with regret, amongst the gay population. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tasmanian Devil: Encyclopedia Ii - Tasmanian Devil - Ecology And Behaviour
Tasmanian Devils are widespread and fairly common throughout Tasmania. Found in all habitats on the island, including the outskirts of ur...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resident Evil Video Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Resident Evil Video Game - Packaging Artwork
Biohazard Sony PlayStation Japan, 1996 Resident Evil Sony PlayStation North America, 1996 Resident Evil Sony PlayStation PAL, 1996 Biohaz...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - North Cascades National Park: Encyclopedia Ii - North Cascades National Park - Attractions
Nearly all of the national park is protected as the Stephen T. Mather Wilderness, so there are few facilities within the park itself. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - You Can't Do That On Television: Encyclopedia Ii - You Can't Do That On Television - Notable Episodes
You Can't Do That on Television - Adoption and Divorce. The 1987 season included the episode Adoption that was banned after only one ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pranayama: Encyclopedia Ii - Pranayama - Quotes
"Pranayama is a way of expanding the Sukshma Prana within to which you have no direct access. Prana is a subtle invisible force. It is th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prehistoric Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Prehistoric Music - The Oldest Flutes
The oldest flute found is believed to be the so-called Neanderthal flute that was dug up in Slovenia in 1995 in the cave Divje Babe I (Id...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourette Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourette Syndrome - Treatment
The majority of people with TS require no medication, but medication is available to help when symptoms interfere with functioning. TS me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Real Ghostbusters: Encyclopedia Ii - The Real Ghostbusters - Quotes From The Series
Winston: (reading the cast list for the movie based on their adventure) Murray, Aykroyd, and Ramis. Sounds like a law firm. Egon: I have ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saxophone: Encyclopedia Ii - Saxophone - Technique
Many believe it is relatively easy to become a competent saxophonist, especially when transferring from other woodwind instruments, but a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore Gay History: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore Gay History - The Japanese Occupation
When the Japanese imperial army invaded Singapore in February 1942 and renamed it Syonan-to, the British legal system was toppled overnig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore Gay History: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore Gay History - The Pre-british Era
There exist no known written records of same-sex love in pre-colonial Singapore and, as a corollary, of any 'movement' in reaction to per...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Taichi Kamiya: Encyclopedia Ii - Taichi Kamiya - Digimon 02
Tai has grown emotionally by this time. He is much calmer and less likely to act without thinking. Seemingly with a lot of free time on h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resident Evil Video Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Resident Evil Video Game - Overview
Unlike subsequent Resident Evil games, the first game had live-action openings and endings. The acting and dialogue in these scenes is of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Homosexuality In Singapore: Encyclopedia Ii - Homosexuality In Singapore - Singapore Gay Personalities
Homosexuality in Singapore - Historical. Paddy Chew Main article: Paddy Chew Chew was the first Singaporean to publicly declare his H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - James Forrestal: Encyclopedia Ii - James Forrestal - Forrestal's Death
Forrestal resigned on March 28, 1949, due to a "mental breakdown" and checked into the Bethesda Naval Hospital five days later. The condi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ear: Encyclopedia Ii - Ear - The Mammalian Ear
Mammals, including humans, have two ears, one on each side of the head. The outer ear is the external portion of the ear and includes the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ear: Encyclopedia Ii - The Mammalian Ear
Mammals, including humans, have two ears, one on each side of the head. The outer ear is the external portion of the ear and includes the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore Gay History: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore Gay History - The 1990s
The heady days of unmitigated expansion of available gay spaces experienced in the 80's were curbed to some degree in the early 90's. Sin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ear: Encyclopedia Ii - Ear - The Mammalian Ear
Mammals, including humans, have two ears, one on each side of the head. Ear - Outer ear. The outer ear is the external portion of the e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Narcotic: Encyclopedia Ii - Narcotic - Tolerance And Dependence
With repeated use of narcotics, tolerance and dependence develop. The development of tolerance is characterized by a shortened duration a...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sanskrit Dictionary: Dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit Terms (d-k)
A dictionary Of Commonly Used Sanskrit terms. From Dadhicha to Kutichaka.   Please note that all words in grey, like "yoga&quo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Golden Team: Encyclopedia Ii - Golden Team - The Match Of The Century
Main article: England v Hungary (1953) Since the creation of football in 1863, storied England had never suffered defeat on its home shor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore Gay History: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore Gay History - Under British Colonial Administration
With the advent of British colonisation and the imposition of their legal system which criminalised sodomy, there must have been instance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore Gay History: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore Gay History - Independence
Along the tortuous road to complete independence from the United Kingdom in 1959 and subsequently from the Malaysian federation in 1965 c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saxophone: Encyclopedia Ii - Saxophone - Technique
Many believe it is relatively easy to become a competent saxophonist, especially when transferring from other woodwind instruments, but a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Resident Evil Video Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Resident Evil Video Game - Story
The original game opens on the evening of July 24, 1998 in the fictional Raccoon City where a number of grisly murders have taken place o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Leet: Encyclopedia Ii - Leet - Leet Influence On Other Languages And Character Sets
Leet's influence on Chinese characters originated in online forums in Hong Kong. Corruptions generally begin by breaking characters into...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary Precipice: Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Precipice
  Precipice [171] To dream of standing over a yawning precipice, portends the threatenings of misfortunes and calamities. To f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - High Priest Not To Be Described: Encyclopedia Ii - High Priest Not To Be Described - The High Priest In The Dream Cycle
The High Priest Not to Be Described is the sole occupant of a remote and ancient monastery on the Plateau of Leng in the Dreamlands. He s...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary Cavern Or Cave: Meaning Of Dreams About Cavern Or Cave
  Cavern or Cave To dream of seeing a cavern yawning in the weird moonlight before you, many perplexities will assail you, and ...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Viii - Z
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages VIII - Z . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word....   » Read the article