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Mani was an Iranian prophet who founded the religion of Manichaeism. He was a painter and that influenced his work such as the Arzhang.

Mani was born in Mesopotamia. He was born in  Al-Mada'in, which was part of the Parthian Empire at the time. Mani wrote eight major works, with seven written in Syriac and one written in Middle Persian. He was executed in Gundeshapur.

References 

Manichaeism
Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld (Désirée Elisabeth Sibylla; born 2 June 1938) is the third child of Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Västerbotten, and Princess Sibylla of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, and granddaughter of King Gustaf VI Adolf of Sweden. She is an elder sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Titles, styles, honours, and arms

 2 June 1938 — 5 June 1964: Her Royal Highness Princess Désirée Elisabeth Sibylla of Sweden
 5 June 1964 — present: Princess Désirée, Baroness Silfverschiöld

Honours

 : Member Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Seraphim (LoK av KMO)
 Sweden: Member of the Royal Family Decoration of King Gustaf VI Adolf, 1st Class 
 Sweden: Member of the Royal Family Decoration of King Carl XVI Gustaf, 1st Class

Ancestry

References

1938 births
Living people
Desiree 1938
House of Bernadotte
Disinherited European royalty
Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson,  (Christina Louise Helena, born 3 August 1943) is the youngest of the four older sisters of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. She usually uses the name Christina Magnuson.

Titles, styles and honours

Titles and styles
 3 August 1943 – 1 February 1974: Her Royal Highness Princess Christina of Sweden
 1 February 1974 – present: Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson
Honours 
 : Member Grand Cross of the Royal Order of the Seraphim (LoK av KMO)
 : Grand Cross of the Order of the Liberator General San Martín
 : Knight of the Order of the Elephant
 : Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honour
 : Grand Cross of the  Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, 1st Class
 : Grand Cross of the Order of the Falcon
 : Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
 : Paulownia Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown
 : Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (11 October 2022)
 : Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Olav
 : Grand Cross of the Order of Christ
 : Order of the Yugoslav Great Star

References

1943 births
Living people
Christina 1943
Christina, Princess
Disinherited European royalty
The Inbe clan (陰部氏 Inbe-shi) were a strong family in Japan a long time ago, during a time called the Kofun period (250-538 CE) and the Asuka period (538-710 CE). They came from an area called Kibi Province, which is now Okayama Prefecture. They were prominent in their links to religion. 

They claimed descent from Futodama.

History 
The clan started off as low class but gained power due to religious reasons.  During the reign of Emperor Kōtoku, the Inbe, along with the Nakatomi and Urabe families, were tasked with supervising the Department of Divinities.

During the Asuka period, the Inbe clan became more prominent and was involved in the political and military affairs of the Yamato court. In 587 CE, the Inbe clan was part of the allied forces that fought against the powerful Soga clan in the Battle of Shigisan. The battle resulted in the defeat of the Soga clan and the Inbe clan's rise in power.
During the 7th century, the Inbe clan had important roles in the Yamato court, including the position of Ō-omi, responsible for managing the court's affairs. In 645 CE, the clan supported Prince Naka no Ōe, who later became Emperor Tenji, in a successful coup against his mother Empress Kōgyoku.

During the Nara period (710-794 CE), the Inbe clan's influence declined, and they were gradually overtaken by the Nakatomi clan and their descendant clan the Fujiwara clan. In 807 their leader wrote the  to complain to the Emperor over their exclusion.

They migrated to the east soon after and built the
Legacy 
The Inbe clan was an influential group in Japan during the Kofun and Asuka periods. They were based in the Kibi Province, and were involved in politics and military affairs. Their legacy is still present in Japanese culture today, as they were responsible for building the Inbe Shrine, an important religious site. The Inbe clan's name can also be found in literary works such as the Man'yōshū. The Japanese government recognizes the Inbe clan as an important historical group, designating them as such in 1967.

Related pages 
 Inbe Shrine

References

Other websites 
 Imbe Culture Research Institute
 Society for the Study of Awa Historical Peoples

Inbe clan
"Shape of My Heart" is a 1993 song by Sting and is the fifth single from his fourth studio album Ten Summoner's Tale. It went to number 10 in Iceland and number 57 in the United Kingdom. It was used in the 1993 movie Three of Hearts and in the closing credits to the 1994 movie Léon: The Professional. It has become a pop classic long after its release.

References 

1993 songs
Sting (musician) songs
"Adult Education" is a 1984 song by Hall & Oates and is the second single from their 1983 album Rock 'n Soul Part 1. It went to number 7 in the Netherlands, number 8 in the United States, number 9 in Belgium, number 18 in Canada and number 63 in the United Kingdom.

1984 songs
Hall & Oates songs
Pop rock songs
Zhongli () is a fictional character developed by Chinese developer miHoYo from the video game Genshin Impact. He is a Wangsheng Funeral Consultant in the fictional country of the Chinese inspired based region called Liyue. It is revealed that he is the Geo Archon Morax. As of March 2021, the character Zhongli was the highest grossing character, with $15.5M behind Raiden Shogun at $9M.

References
Abelardo is a male name with origins in the Spanish and Portuguese languages. It has been in use for many centuries and has a deep historical and cultural significance. The name comes from the Germanic name Abelard, which translates to "noble strength" or "resolute."

People 

 Abelardo Fernández, Spanish footballer
 Abelardo Montalvo, Acting President of Ecuador (1933 - 1934)

References

Names
Abey is a unique and uncommon unisex name that has different meanings across cultures and languages. In Hebrew, it means "my father is joy" and is commonly used for baby boys in Jewish communities. In Arabic, it means "one who is brave and fearless" and is often given to baby boys in Muslim communities. In Sanskrit, it means "fearless" and is believed to bring strength and courage to baby boys in Hindu communities. In African cultures, it means "born during the rainy season" and is seen as a name that brings good luck and prosperity to baby boys. In English, it is sometimes used as a nickname for the popular name Abigail.

People 

 Abey Belasco (1797–1830), English boxer
 Abey Kuruvilla (born 1968), Indian cricketer
 Zach Abey, American football player

References

Names
Abia is a name with Hebrew roots that can be given to both boys and girls. The name has various interpretations and meanings. One common interpretation is "God is my father," which comes from the Hebrew words "ab" and "yah," meaning father and God, respectively. The name Abia is often associated with the biblical figure Abijah, who was a faithful king of Judah. Another interpretation is "my father is Yahweh," and the name is often associated with strength and power. Abia is also used in African and Arabic cultures, where it is associated with joy and happiness, and strength and power, respectively. Overall, the name Abia has a rich history and deep spiritual significance that can inspire and uplift the person who bears it.

People 

 Koutoua Abia (born 1965), Ivorian sprint canoeist
 Abia Brown (1743–1785), a Deputy to the Provincial Congress of New Jersey
 Abia Nale (born 1986), a South African football midfielder

References

Names
Strazeele (; from Flemish; Strazele in modern Dutch spelling) is a commune in the Nord in northern France. In 2019, 948 people lived there.

Other websites 

 INSEE commune file

References

Communes in Nord
Abiel is a name of Hebrew origin with a significant history and significance. The term "Abiel" comes from the two Hebrew words "avi" and "el," which translate to "my father is God." This name has been in use for many centuries and has been bestowed upon numerous famous individuals throughout history.

People 

 Abiel (biblical figure), two minor biblical figures
 Abiel Abbot (1770–1828), American clergyman
 Abiel Chandler (1777–1851), American merchant

References

Names
Abijah is a name that has been given to both males and females. This name originates from Hebrew and carries the meaning of "my father is Yahweh" or "Yahweh is my father." The name holds great significance as it has been mentioned multiple times in the Bible throughout history.

References

Names
Abner is a Hebrew name that signifies "father of light" or "my father is a light." It has been commonly used by Jewish families for many generations. The name Abner appears multiple times in the Bible and is linked with qualities like bravery, power, and guidance.

People 

 Abner Coburn (1803–1885), 30th governor of Maine
 Abner Cole (1783–1835), American newspaper editor
 Abner Cook (1814-1884), Texas architect and general contractor

References

Names
Abra is a unisex name with a rich history and meaning, rooted in Hebrew and Arabic. In Hebrew, Abra means "father of many" or "father of a multitude," while in Arabic, it means "passage" or "crossing." The name is associated with significant figures such as Abraham and Prophet Ibrahim, and it has been used in literature and popular culture. Abra is a distinct and easy-to-pronounce name, making it a great option for parents who want a unique yet straightforward name for their child.

People 

 Abra of Poitiers (aka Saint Abra) (c.343–c.360), French saint
 Abra Moore (born 1969), Irish-American singer-songwriter
 Abra Prentice Wilkin (born 1942), American philanthropist, socialite and member of the Rockefeller Family

References

Names
Abraha is a name from Ethiopia that has been used for many years and is still commonly used today. It means "father of multitudes" or "father of many nations" and comes from the Amharic language, which is Ethiopia's official language. Abraha is usually given to boys but can also be given to girls.

People 

 Abraha Asfaha, Eritrea's Minister of Public Works and Construction
 Abraha Hadush (born 1982), Ethiopian long-distance runner
 Abraha Kassa, Director of National Security for Eritrea

References

Names
Abrahim is a name with Arabic roots, derived from the biblical name Abraham in Hebrew. It is a popular name in the Muslim world, often given to boys as a way to show admiration for the prophet Ibrahim. Ibrahim is a revered figure in Islam, known for his unwavering faith in Allah and willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail. The name Abrahim is associated with qualities such as strength, courage, and faith, which are valued in the Islamic faith. In Arabic, the name means "father of many," symbolizing fertility and abundance. It also means "exalted father," reflecting the high regard in which the prophet Ibrahim is held. The name Abrahim is associated with the planet Jupiter, which represents growth, expansion, and abundance.

People 

 Abrahim Simmonds, Jamaican advocate
 Abrahim Najmeddine, Moroccan footballer
 Abrahim Yango (born 1996), Liberian-born Australian footballer

References

Names
Abram is a popular name that has been used for centuries and has Hebrew origins. It means "exalted father" or "father of many" and is popular in many cultures. The name is often associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and wisdom.

People 

 Abram Samoilovich Besicovitch (Bezikovich) (1891–1970), Russian mathematician
 Abram Blass (born 1895), Polish-Israeli chess master
 Abram Bergson (1914–2003), American economist

References

Names
Abril is a name of Spanish origin that is commonly given to baby girls. It is derived from the Latin word "Aprilis," meaning "to open," and is associated with the spring season, symbolizing new beginnings and growth.

People 

 Abril Conesa (born 2000), Spanish synchronized swimmer
 Abril Méndez, Venezuelan actress
 Abril Rodríguez (born 1986), Mexican beauty contestant
 Abril Schreiber (born 1990), Venezuelan actress

References

Names
Absalom is a biblical name that means "father of peace" or "my father is peace" in Hebrew. It has been used for centuries despite its association with a tragic figure in the Bible, Absalom, who rebelled against his father, King David. However, the name itself has a positive meaning as it combines two Hebrew words, "ab" and "shalom," meaning "father" and "peace" respectively.

People 

 Absalom Boston (1785–1855), American businessman and captain
 Absalom Harris Chappell (1801–1878), American politician and lawyer
 Absalom Dlamini (born 1984), Swazi footballer

References

Names
"Tokyo Joe" is a 1977 song by Bryan Ferry and is the second single from his fourth studio album In Your Mind and the first consisting of original music. The B-side is The Beatles cover She's Leaving Home.

References

1977 songs
Glam rock songs
Pop rock songs
Bryan Ferry songs
Amir Reza Masoumi (born 16 September 2004 in Gillan, Iran) is an Iranian wrestler.

References

Other websites 
 Amir Reza Masoumi at the International Wrestling Database

Living people
2004 births
Aby is a name that is similar to Abby, and it is derived from Abigail, which is a name that can be shortened to Abby. Abigail originates from Hebrew and its meaning is "my father's joy" or "source of joy." Aby can also be a nickname for Abraham, which is another Hebrew name meaning "father of many nations."

People 

 Aby Gartmann (1930–2018), Swiss bobsledder
 Aby Maraño (born 1992), Filipino volleyball player
 Aby Warburg (1866–1929), German art historian and cultural theorist

References

Names
Ace is a popular name that has gained popularity in recent times. It is a short and meaningful name with various origins and interpretations. The Latin word "acere," meaning "to be sharp," is one of the common origins of the name Ace, which signifies excellence and success. Parents choosing this name for their child may intend to motivate them to strive for greatness. Another possible origin is the Old English word "ase," which means "unity" or "unity of purpose." This context is associated with teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration, and parents choosing this name may hope to instill a sense of community and cooperation in their child. Additionally, Ace can be a shortened version of other names, such as Aceline, which means "noble," or Acevedo, a Spanish name that translates to "one who comes from a small estate."

People
People 

 Ace Andres (born 1958), American guitarist. songwriter, vocalist, and political activist
 Ace Atkins (born 1970), American crime reporter and author
 Ace Loomis (1928–2003), American National Football League player

References

Names
Acey is a name that has gained popularity recently as a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. One possible origin of the name Acey is from the Old English word "æsc," which means "ash tree." This interpretation signifies strength, resilience, protection, and healing, making it a reference to the natural world's power. Another origin could be from the Latin word "ace," which means "one" or "unity," emphasizing individuality, uniqueness, and a connection to the idea of oneness and wholeness. Acey can also be seen as a variation of the name Ace, derived from the Latin word "acer," meaning "sharp" or "keen," which implies intelligence, wit, and sharpness of mind.

People 

 Taalam Acey (born 1970), American poet
 Acey Slade (born 1974), American guitarist

References

Names
Acie is a name that has become more popular in recent years. It is a unique and charming name that can be given to both boys and girls.  Acie comes from the Latin word "acere," meaning "sharp" or "keen." Additionally, it is a shortened version of the name Acacia, which is a type of tree that has beautiful flowers and strong wood. Acie has been a given name since the early 1900s and has become increasingly popular over time.

People 

 Acie Earl (born 1970), American former professional basketball player
 Acie Griggs (1923–2007), American baseball player
 Acie Law (born 1985), professional basketball player
 Acie Lumumba (born 1988), Zimbabwean politician

References

Names
Adair is a name of Scottish and Irish origin that can be used for both boys and girls. Adair comes from the Gaelic word "adaire," which means "oak tree." In Celtic mythology, the oak tree symbolizes strength, wisdom, and endurance, making Adair a powerful and meaningful name for your baby.

People 

 Adair Blain (1894–1983), Australian politician
 Adair Ford Boroughs (born 1979/1980), American lawyer and politician
 Adair Cardoso (born 1993), Brazilian singer and composer

References

Names
Adalbert is a Germanic name that has been used since the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old High German words "adal" meaning "noble" and "beraht" meaning "bright." Adalbert has a rich history and is associated with many notable figures throughout the ages.

People 

 Adalbert Begas (1836–1888), German painter
 Adalbert Czerny (1863–1941), Austrian pediatrician
 Adalbert Deșu (1909–1937), Romanian football player

References

Names
Antonio Luna is a Filipino General who was known in the Filipino-American war.

1866 births
1899 deaths
Filipino generals
The currency of Venezuela is the venezuelan Bolívar, It is named after Simón Bolívar.

Venezuela
Currency of South America
Portia Mansfield was born on November 19 1887 in Chicago. She was an American dance educator and choreographer. Her family moved to Florida in 1899. She went to middle school in Winter Park. She went to high school at Miss Morgan's School for Girls in New York City. After that she went to Smith Collage in Northampton, Massachusetts. Then she took dance classes in Europe.

She operated a dance school in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1913 Charlotte Perry and Portia Mansfield started a dance and art camp in Steamboat Spring Colorado named Perry Mansfield Preforming Arts School & Camp. Later it became the oldest continuous dance school in the US. In 1994 the camp was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

1887 births
American dancers
Anne Bassett was a very brave woman with a strong personality and an even fiercer reputation. Queen Anne Bassett was a cattle wrestler. A cattle wrestler steals cattle from other ranchers' herds, rebrand them, and adds them to their herd. 

Queen Anne Bassett was the first white child born in a harsh environment named Browns Peak. “Queen” Anne Bassett was born in 1878 and died in 1956.
Anne Bassett earned the “Queen” part of her name because, at a young age when her parents did not sell the ranch, there were cattle rustlers that started stealing cattle Anne Bassett's mother took matters into her own hands. She started cattle rustling the cattle barons. When Anne’s mother got too old Anne Bassett took over her place and earned the nickname “Queen Ann”. When Anne was 19, she was running her family's small ranch. One of her struggles as a cattle ranch owner, when she was young, was having to fight against cattle barons. Queen Anne Bassett was said to wear a parted skirt that made it easier to ride her horse with a man's saddle. She was also known as a fearless horsewoman. Anne Bassett was fresh out of Boston finishing school, making her a strange mix of a gunslinger and a refined gentlewoman.

Anne Bassett was a friend of well-known bandits such as Butch Cassidy’s gang.

1878 births
1956 deaths
American criminals
The Little Mermaid may refer to:

The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid (statue)
The Little Mermaid (1968 movie)
The Little Mermaid (1989 movie)
The Little Mermaid (TV series) 
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (video game)
The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
The Little Mermaid (2023 movie)

Disambiguation pages
Baron  (Sept 7 1845 - January 3 1918) was a Japanese politician and Shinto priest. 

He was the head priest at the Izumo-taisha shrine, and in 1882 he started a Shinto group called the . Later in 1898, he created the , a political party to represent barons against the wealthier nobility

Political offices 
Senge held many political offices in his life. He was a member of Japan's House of Peers, a group of nobles who were like the British House of Lords. He was also the Governor of Saitama Prefecture from 1894 to 1897, the Governor of Shizuoka Prefecture from 1897 to 1898, the Governor of Tokyo from 1898 to 1908 and the Minister of Justice in 1908.

References 

Governors of Tokyo
Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun
Amenota Nagao Shrine (Ame no Tanaga Ojinja, Amanotanaga Ojinja    ) is a Shinto shrine in Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha and the Ichinomiya of Iki Province.

Although people think the Shrine was listed in the "Engishiki Jinmyocho", the evidence supporting this claim is not very convincing.

Gallery

Sources

Reference material
" Dai Nihonkoku Ichinomiya Chronicle " ( Hokiichi Hanawa " Gunrokuju vol.2 Jingibu" April 15, 1977 Correction 3rd edition 3rd edition (published October 15, 1932), Sequel Gunrokuju Completion Meeting .)
 Yoshida Togo "Augmented Great Japan Geographical Dictionary (4) Saigoku" Aug. 20, 1976 Augmented 3rd Edition (December 3, 1901 First Edition, Jun. 25, 1971 Augmented Edition), Toyamabo . ISBN 4-572- 00030-1
 Jiro Kawamura "Nippon Kaikoku Ichinomiya Tour" May 8, 1987 First edition, Kawade Shobo Shinsha . ISBN 4-309-22131-9
 Edited by Seiichiro Seno and Mikio Toyama " Kadokawa Japanese Geographic Dictionary 42 Nagasaki Prefecture" July 8, 1987, Kadokawa Shoten . ISBN 4-040-01420-0
 Supervised by Seiichiro Seno "Japanese Historical Place Names 43 Place Names in Nagasaki Prefecture" October 14, 2001 1st edition 1st edition, Heibonsha . ISBN 4-582-49043-3 .
History Subcommittee, Nagasaki Prefectural High School Education Study Group, Geohistory Civic Subcommittee, History Walk 42 Nagasaki Prefecture History Walk June 25, 2005 1st edition, Yamakawa Publishing Co., Ltd. ISBN 4-634-24642-2
 "Separate Volume Historical Reading Book 7 Ichinomiya of the Countries and Mysterious Gods" May 2008, 5, New Person Oraisha . ISBN 978-4-404-03607-0
 Invitation quest pilgrimage meeting "Complete Guide to Pilgrimage to Ichinomiya in Japan" June 15, 2011 First edition 1st edition, Mates Publishing . ISBN 978-4-7804-0963-5
 Iki City Ichikoku Museum website
External link 

 Ametenagao Shrine (Kokugakuin University 21st Century COE Program "Shinto and Shrine Historical Materials Compilation")
Ichinomiya
Myōjin Taisha
Coordinates on Wikidata
Min-sha
Son-sha
Shinto shrines in Nagasaki Prefecture
Yurahime Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture. It is a Myojin Taisha. It claims to be the Ichinomiya of Oki Province, but Mizuwakasu Shrine also claims this.

Ichinomiya
Myōjin Taisha
Coordinates on Wikidata
Son-sha
Shinto shrines in Shimane Prefecture
Saikan (斎館, Saikan), which was previously known as Kezō-in, is a large temple lodging located on the top of Mount Haguro (Haguro-san), one of the Three Mountains of Dewa (Dewa Sanzan) in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.

There is a long passageway that climbs up the mountain and connects directly to the main temple of the complex. Visitors can enjoy elaborate Gohonbo Bassho-zen meals there. Traditionally, people would climb up 2,466 stone steps on the side of the mountain to reach the temple, but it is now accessible by car or bus as well.

Sources

Other websites 

Articles containing Japanese-language text
Coordinates on Wikidata
Pages with unreviewed translations
Shinto shrines in Yamagata Prefecture
The British Government dispatched the Cripps Mission, led by Sir Stanford Cripps, to speak with Indian officials in order to gain their cooperation and commitment for Britain's efforts in World War II.

The Indian leaders were assured that they would be given full self-government after the war.

However, both Congress and Muslim league rejected this proposal for different reasons.
Gandhi did not like the idea of states separated from united India. 
Mr Jinnah did not wish to compromise on the constitution-making process even though he could see the making of Pakistan built into this proposal.

In response to this proposal, a new movement was formed, 'QUIT INDIA', led by Mahatma Gandhi.

1940s in India
The Norfolk Tides are a Minor League Baseball team from Norfolk, Virginia. They play baseball at the Triple-A (AAA) level, the most difficult level before Major League Baseball, against other baseball teams in the International League (a group of 20 baseball teams at the same level). The Tides are partnered with the Baltimore Orioles, a Major League Baseball team. When a player shows that he plays well at this level, he may be moved up to play for the Orioles.

The team is named "Tides" because Norfolk is located on the Chesapeake Bay.

The Tides play at a stadium called Harbor Park, which opened in 1993. Before playing there, the team played at High Rock Park in 1961 and 1962, Frank D. Lawrence Stadium from 1961 to 1969, and Met Park from 1970 to 1992.

References

Other websites

 The team's website
 The team's statistics from Baseball-Reference

1960s establishments in the United States
Baltimore Orioles
Baseball teams in the United States
Norfolk, Virginia
In Salah or Aïn Salah (Arabic: ) is a town in southern Algeria, located in the Sahara desert, about  away from the capital city, Algiers. The town has more than 22, people living there. It was founded in the 17th century and used to be a trade center for the Tuareg people who moved around. It was an important stopover for caravans carrying goods like salt, gold, and slaves. In Salah became part of France when they colonized Algeria. After Algeria gained independence, In Salah became part of Tamanrasset Province. In January 2015, people protested against a proposed shale gas drilling project because they were concerned about the environment and earthquakes. In Salah is in the middle of the Sahara desert and is surrounded by sand dunes and rocks. The nearest city is Tamanrasset. The town has a hot desert climate, with extremely hot summers and mild winters. It rarely rains in In Salah.

References 

Cities in Algeria
U.S. Route 241  may refer to:
U.S. Route 241 (Tennessee–Kentucky) in Tennessee and Kentucky
U.S. Route 241 (Alabama–Tennessee) in Alabama and Tennessee
U.S. Route 164  may refer to:
U.S. Route 164 (Texas–Oklahoma) from Amarillo, Texas to Enid, Oklahoma; became part of US 60 in 1930
U.S. Route 164 (Arizona–Colorado) from near Tuba City, Arizona to Cortez, Colorado; became part of US 160 in about 1970
Participatory democracy, participant democracy or participative democracy is a form of government in which people participate individually and directly in political decisions and policies that affect their lives, rather than through elected representatives. Elements of direct and representative democracy are combined in this model.

Democracy
"God Save the South" was the unofficial anthem of the Confederate States of America. The words of the song were written by George H. Miles and the melody was composed by Charles Wolfgang Amadeus Ellerbrock. The song was first published in 1861.

Some people living in the Confederacy thought this song was their anthem, while others preferred "Dixie".

The same composer of this song, Charles Ellerbrock, arranged the melody of Maryland's state song "Maryland, My Maryland".

History 
The song was written because the author wanted to tell soldiers in the civil war that God is with them. The other reason it was written because they were at war with the North, and the author wanted this song to challenge the Union's "Battle Hymn of the Republic", as well as to promote southern nationalism. It was first published in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it was the first song published in the CSA since the Ordinance of Secession.

Lyrics

References
References 

Historical anthems
Confederate States of America
United States state songs
1860s songs
Starry is a lemon lime soda made by PepsiCo. This soda would make its debut on march 23rd, 2022 from the open house market in Boston, New York. Designed to replace Sierra mist it broke many sales records cementing its new place as PepsiCo's new lemon-lime flavored drink.
This is a list of American Twenty20 International cricketers.

Key

List of players
Statistics are correct as of 17 July 2022.

Notes

References 

Lists of Twenty20 International cricketers
The Okinawa green tree frog, Okinawa aogaeru, Amami aogaeru, Amami green tree frog, or green flying frog (Zhangixalus viridis) is a frog.  It lives in Japan, in Okinawa.  It lives on three islands, Okinawajima, Iheyajima, and Kumejima.

The adult male frog is about 45-56 mm long from nose to rear end and the adult female frog is about 65-77 mm long.  The skin of the frog's back is very green but it can be brown.  There are disks on its toes for climbing. The belly is yellow or white in color.

The adult frog makes a bubble foam near the end of the water in a rice paddy, marsh, or other place with water.  The male frog sometimes digs a hole for the eggs.  When the eggs hatch, the foam turns into liquid.  The liquid goes into the paddy or pool, and the tadpoles go with it.

The tadpoles can be 40 mm or even 50 mm long. Tadpoles they have a long tail with small spots on it. The young frogs are 17-19 mm long from nose to rear end.

References

Frogs of Asia
Div and span are HTML tags. They are used for changing the style of web pages.

The div tag is a generic block-level element used for associating and grouping together a larger chunk of a web page – usually a section such as a header, footer, the main content, and so on. 

The span tag is an inline element that you use to make a smaller part of content stand out with CSS or JavaScript. You shouldn't nest span unless you thoroughly know what you're doing – but you can put multiple span tags within a block-level element.

Examples 

For example, to make a certain part of text inside a paragraph red, span can be used as follows:

References

Web design
Markup languages
V V Brown (born Vanessa Brown; 24 October 1983), is an English recording artist, songwriter, and producer from London. She used to work with Universal's Island Records in the United Kingdom and to EMI's Capitol Records in the United States. Some of Brown's music was used on MTV and on the show Degrassi.

References

1983 births
Living people
English singer-songwriters
Black British musicians
People from Northampton
are creatures that look like lions and are often called lion-dogs in English. Pairs are found guarding shinto shrines. Sometimes they are at the entrance and other times they are inside the shrine. The first type is called  which was made during the Edo period. This type is usually placed at the entrance. The second type is called  which is much older and is placed inside the shrine. Komainu can also be found at Buddhist temples, nobility residences or even private homes.

Symbolic meaning 

Komainu statues are made to keep away bad spirits. Usually one lion has an open mouth (a) and the other has a closed mouth (un). But this is not always true. Together, they are known as a-un.

A-un is the Japanese pronounciation of aum and together they represent this Buddhist idea.

History
History 

Komainu statues strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and were originally from the Tang dynasty in China. Chinese guardian lions are thought to have been inspired by pelts of Asiatic lions and depictions of lions that were brought through trade from the Middle East or India. The lion was a symbol of strength in those countries. As the symbol traveled along the Silkroad, it changed and took on a unique appearance. The first lion statue in India was made around the 3rd century BC and was placed on top of a column by King Ashoka. Later, this tradition arrived in China where it developed into the guardian lion that was later exported to Korea, Japan, and Okinawa.
In the Nara period (710–794), which was similar to the rest of Asia, the pair always had two lions. They were made mostly of wood and were used only indoors until the 14th century. During the Heian period (794–1185), pairs made of wood or metal were used as weights and door-stops. In the Imperial Palace, they were used to support screens or folding screens.

In the early Heian period (ninth century), the tradition of the statue pairs changed, and they started to look different and have different names. One of the statues had an open mouth and was called shishi (獅子, which means 'lion') because it resembled a lion like before. The other statue had a closed mouth, looked more like a dog, and was called komainu or "Goguryeo dog". Sometimes, it even had a single horn on its head. Gradually, the animals returned to being identical except for their mouths and were called komainu.
Komainu have been used outdoors only since the 14th century, despite being ubiquitous at shrines now. In Asia, people believed that lions had the power to repel evil, and for this reason, they were commonly used to guard gates and doors. In Japan, they were installed at the entrance of shrines and temples next to the lion-dog. To protect against Japan's rainy weather, komainu started being carved in stone.

The shīsā (シーサー) are stone animals that guard the gates or roofs of houses in Okinawa. They are close relatives of the shishi and the komainu, and they share the same origin, function, and symbolic meaning. The name "shīsā" is a regional variant of "shishi-san" (獅子さん, lit. 'Mr. Lion') that has been used for centuries.

Foxes at Inari shrines
Foxes are the most common type of statue that guards Inari shrines in Japan. There are around 30,000 Inari shrines in Japan and each one has two fox statues guarding the entrance. The fox statues often have a sūtra roll, key or jewel in their mouth. The fact that sūtras are Buddhist texts shows that the Inari cult has Buddhist origins. The statues do not represent the foxes' bad behavior but rather their magical powers. Sometimes the fox statues are painted white, as white foxes are thought to be messengers of the kami. Kami is sometimes shown as a fox too. Even though it's uncommon to see, the left fox statue is believed to be male and the right one is believed to be female.

The fox statues at Inari shrines sometimes wear red votive bibs. The bibs are similar to bibs worn by Jizo but the meaning is unknown.

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"Love and Kisses" is a 1990 debut single by Australian singer Dannii Minogue and is the title track from her debut studio album of the same name. It went to number 4 in Australia, number 8 in the United Kingdom, number 15 in New Zealand, number 22 in Ireland and number 48 in Belgium.

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Australian naxi-cassingle
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Australian 7-inch vinyl single
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UK 7-inch vinyl single
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Japanese 3-inch CD single
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, also known as the , or Taikaikan, is a place in the Shinto religion where nothing changes that is believed to be the world of the gods and ancestral spirits. It is said to be a place of eternal youth where people never age. The location of Tokoyo varies between stories. Sometimes it is underwater, in others underground, and in others in the sky. Interpretations have varied as to whether it is good or bad. There are various stories about Tokoyo in classic texts such as the Kojiki and Nihongi. Motoori Norinaga classified three types of Tokoyo: a world of perpetual darkness, a world of eternal youth, and a world across the sea.

There are many stories about Tokoyo found in classic texts like Kojiki and Nihongi. For example, there is a story about  who went to Tokoyo during the reign of Emperor Suinin to help him become immortal. Another story is about a cult that emerged during the reign of Empress Kogyoku, which was dedicated to the god of Tokoyo and was very enthusiastic.

Identification with Mount Penglai
In the story of Urashima Tarō, Tokoyo is linked with a place called Mount Penglai. In the original Chinese text, Mount Penglai is called Horai, but it's also noted that it should be pronounced as Tokoyo-no-kuni.

The asteroid 162173 Ryugu has two fossae named after Tokoyo and Penglai, respectively.

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"Two bows, two claps, one bow" (二礼二拍手一礼) is a ritual people do when they enter Shinto shrines. As the name suggests it involves bowing twice, clapping twice, and then bowing once more.

To show respect for the gods, it is important to follow proper etiquette, with "two bows, two claps, one bow" being the most commonly used method. This ritual has evolved over time and is a reflection of the respect and reverence for the deities.."

While there have been various historical systems, this is the current one that is used now.

This method is widely considered as the standard when visiting shrines However, there may be some local variations depending on the specific shrine.

The practice of "two bows, two claps, one bow" is also sometimes referred to as "2-2-1".

Procedure 
The procedure goes as follows
Bow once before entering Torii
 Do not walk through the center of a Torii as that is reserved for deities
 Purify hands and mouth with chozuya
 Put money in the offering box
 Ring the bell 2-3 times if present
 Bow twice 
 Clap twice 
 Bow once This bow should be deeper than the others at a 90-degree angle

History 
The practice of "two bows, two claps, one bow" can be traced back to the "Shrine Festival" in 1873, where it was referred to as  Over time, different methods were developed and refined, resulting in the current etiquette. In the 40th year of the Meiji era, the "Shrine Rituals and Events Etiquette" was established, which defined the etiquette as "returning, clapping twice, pressing together, praying, praying, clapping twice, and bowing again."
It is widely acknowledged that "two bows, two claps, one bow" is the formal etiquette of worship for the chief priest. This etiquette was developed through the extensive experience and improvements made by the predecessors and is a testament to the reverence and respect for the gods.

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Hakushu (拍手) refers to the ceremonial clapping practice in Shinto, also known as "Kashiwade." This form of clapping is quiet and gentle, and unlike western applause.

Its origin is unknown. Some people think it holds a Buddhist meaning where the right hand symbolizes Buddha, and the left hand represents all beings, thus signifying the unity of Buddha and all beings.

Due to Shinbutsu-shūgō the origins of this practice are unclear. Shinto and Buddhism have been together so long that many things could come from either. The origin must be ancient though as it is found in the Wajinden describing the Yayoi rituals.

This tradition can be observed in martial arts like Aikido and Bujinkan today.

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Natural evilness  （traditional Chinese:性惡論;simplified Chinese: 性恶论 ）is a view of human nature. It says that human nature tends to be evil, and it is easier to do evil than to do good. It was first proposed by Xunzi against Mencius' Theory of Good Human Nature.

Xunzi says that all human goodness comes from active efforts from humans

Xunzi 
"Human Nature is Evil" is a part of a book written by Xunzi. He was arguing against Mencius about human nature. The term "xing" (性) means "human nature" and refers to the way people are born. Mencius thought that human nature was good. Xunzi disagreed and believed that human nature was evil..

Both believed in human nature and both believed it was possible to become better, but some people refused it. Mencius saw Xing as more related to an ideal state and Xunzi saw it more as a starting state
Even though Mencius had already died when the book was written, the chapter is written like a conversation between the two philosophers. Xunzi's ideas about becoming a good person were more complex than Mencius's. He believed that people needed to change their nature, not just give up on it. Some people thought Xunzi's ideas were strange, but new discoveries suggest that it might have actually been Mencius who had unusual ideas about human nature.

The chapter is called "Human Nature is Evil," but that's not the whole story. Xunzi thought that people could improve themselves by learning good habits and manners, which he called "artifice." (偽) He believed that people needed to transform their nature to become good. This could be done by learning from a teacher and following rituals and morals.
Even though some people doubt if the chapter is real, it's an important part of Xunzi's philosophy. People still talk about it today and think about the differences between Xunzi and Mencius's ideas about human nature and how to become a better person..

Reading 
Xunzi believed that nature is inherently bad, which was the first idea about human nature to emerge in Chinese thinking. These writings are the most important ones to understand his beliefs
 Human Nature is Evil (性恶篇, Xìng È Piān)
 Rectification of Names (正名篇, Zhèng Míng Piān)
 Eliminating Obscurity (解蔽篇, Jiě Bì Piān)
 On the Institutions of the Legendary Kings (王制篇, Wáng Zhì Piān)

Implications of Xunzi's Theory of Evil Nature 
Xunzi defines goodness and evilness based on their consequences (order or chaos), rather than based on the motives of human beings. In other words, his theory of evil human nature is a consequentialist theory, where the actual observed consequences determine whether the nature is good or evil.
In Xunzi's theory of evil nature, "Evil" is the natural nature, which happens naturally when people put in no effort. An artifice (偽) is something that can be achieved by learning and working at it. Artifice (偽) has two meanings: one is the aspect of action, that is, human behavior; the other is the aspect of result, the personality cultivated by human behavior. 

He said that human nature is the natural nature or natural nature of human beings in the true sense, and it is the animal nature of human beings. For example, he believes that human nature is born to care about their own interests . Following this human nature, there is only the virtue of fighting for and giving up. will perish, not the essence of man. His theory of evil nature means that when people only obey their natural nature, bad results will be caused, while "goodness" is acquired through learning and hard work. It can be seen that Xunzi is an empiricist who sees the evil of human nature from the theory of consequence.
He said that man-made methods should be used to change the evil results. The nature of Mencius ' theory of good nature takes the essential meaning, that is, the difference between human beings and animals, the inner morality of human beings, that is, the four virtues, human beings have the nature of being good, and the internal source of value. And Mencius should not object to the natural nature of man, because this is clearly observed in experience. The definition of evil nature theory is that if people follow the natural nature, it will cause evil results; while goodness is acquired through learning and hard work. The implication is that although the nature of nature is not evil, it is the source of evil effects. It can be seen from the argument given by Xunzi at the beginning of Xing Evil, although Xunzi failed to explain the root of value, but this definition is tenable, because we can correct the problem of the root of value in his theory, such as the root of value is external to man, such as religion.
Xunzi also used a lot of arguments to prove the theory of natural evil in "Xing Evil". like:

 The curved wood can only be straightened after being planted;
 Gold that has bluntness needs to be polished before it can be used.
 "Human's natural nature" can only be "good" after "learning from culture" and "the way of etiquette".

Explaining that goodness can be done by the "false" of the future (teaching culture, etiquette) does not explain why people with "evil nature" can have "human-made goodness", nor can it explain why imitation and etiquette can be produced.

The theory of evil nature as a problem with the theory of human nature? 
Mou Zongsan, Lao Siguang and other scholars believe that Xunzi’s theory of evil nature has the following problems:

The biggest problem with Xunzi's theory of evil human nature is that it lacks a moral value foundation, and ultimately leads to the development of authoritarianism.
Xunzi only stated that the "heart" can observe reason, that is, it can distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil, but it is not the source of value. So where does the standard come from? According to Xunzi's theory of evil human nature, morality will ultimately become a tool of external value used to maintain social stability and appeal to authoritarianism. Mencius' theory of good human nature, on the other hand, states that humans are inherently good and we have an internal value foundation (the Four Beginnings).

A Comparison Between Confucius, Mencius and Xun 
According to , Xunzi's ideas are more aligned with Confucius than Mencius. Confucius believed that people are born with the potential to become good, but they still need to learn and cultivate themselves to reach their full potential. This is different from Mencius' belief that everything necessary for self-improvement is already within oneself.
Buddhist point of view 
According to Buddhism, there is no inherent good or evil in human nature. These qualities are shaped by past karma and habits, like a candle lighting another candle. Mahayana Buddhism believes that everyone has the potential to become a Buddha, which is the basis of all beings' perfection, except for one exception: . Master  of the Tiantai school in the Song Dynasty proposed the idea that "Buddha nature is inherently good and is always good in its expression," implying that there is no inherent evil in Buddha nature.

European point of view 
Many western philosophers, such as Machiavelli, Schopenhauer, and Hegel, believed human nature was evil.

Traditions such as liberalism and democracy have often been advocated by people who wanted to keep human nature in check, not by people who thought human nature was good

Schopenhauer's point of view 
Schopenhauer said

The will to live is directionless and cannot be measured, making life meaningless, and everything that follows is painful.
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Solrinnes is a commune in the Nord department in northern France.

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Innate goodness is a perspective on human nature that suggests that humans are inherently good and that doing good comes more naturally than doing evil. There are various schools of thought under the theory of innate goodness, including the belief that nature itself is good, as well as the theory of goodness in human nature.

The theory is associated with Mencius and Wang Yangming. It contrasts with Xunzi's Theory of Evil Human Nature.

Mencius believed that everyone had innate compassion. They didn't always act on it but always had potential to act on it.

Wang Yangming pushed it to an even bigger extreme. He said the streets are full of saints.