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Jiří Voskovec
Jiří Voskovec (1905 – 1981) was a Czech actor and writer, inseparably associated with Jan Werich. He attended school in Prague and in Dijon, France. In 1925, together with Werich, he founded the Osvobozené divadlo (Liberated Theater), which after 2 years ultimately changed into a cent..
Jiva
For the Indian philosopher/devotee see Jiva Goswami In Hinduism and Jainism, a jiva is the immortal essence of a living being (human, animal, fish or plant etc...), it also sometimes referred to the atma, or 'the true self'. It is similar, but not necessarily identical to, the concept of the soul a..
Jivabhai Ambalal Patel
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Jivaka-chintamani
seevaga-chintamani (transliterated with innumerable variations) is a classical Tamil language epic poem. It is a Jain religious epic, authored by the Jain saint Tirutakakatevar. It belongs to the Sangam tradition of Tamil literature, and is considered one of the five great Tamil epics. In its form..
Jivamala
The Jivamala is the Tantra Buddhist meditation practice of past lives that through the meditation you can purify of the past lives. ..
Jivanmukta
Jivanmukta is a unique concept in Hindu philosophy, and that too, particularly in the school of philosophy known as advaita. The word means 'Liberated even when alive'. The ultimate goal of Hinduism is Liberation from the cycle of births and deaths. This Liberation is technically called 'moksha'.In..
Jivari
Jivari, in Indian classical music culture and thought, refers to the overtone-rich "buzzing" sound characteristic of classical Indian string instruments such as the tanpura, sitar, veena, and others. Jivari can refer to the acoustic phenomenon itself and to the meticulously curved bone or ivory brid..
Jivaroan languages
Jivaroan (also Hívaro, Jívaro, Jibaroana, Jibaro) is a small language family of northern Peru and eastern Ecuador. Contents 1 Family division2 Genetic relations3 External links4 Bibliography Family division Jivaroan consists of 2 languages: 1. Jívaro (a.k.a. Jivaro, Hív..
Jivatram Kripalani
Acharya (scholar) Jiwantram Bhagwandas Kripalani was a Gandhian Socialist, environmentalist, mystic and freedom fighter, noted for his incorruptibility and determination. He grew close to Gandhiji and became in time one of his most ardent disciples. Tall, distinguished, dressed in khadi and with an ..
Jiva (nun)
Jīva was a sister of a king of Kucha, and later a Buddhist nun. At a young age, Jīva fell in love with Kumārāyana, a noble Indian who renounced his fortune to become a Buddhist monk and thus travelled to Kucha. Jīva and Kumārāyana married and produced a son, Kum&..
Jiva Goswami
Jiva Goswami was one of the most prolific and important writers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava school of Hinduism, and one of the famous Six Goswamis of Vrindavana. He was also the nephew of two of the chief Goswamis, Rupa Goswami (1489 – 1564 CE) and Sanatana Goswami (1488 – 1558 CE). Contents 1&n..
Jivdani Mata
The goddess Jivdani Mata is an avatar of Adi Shakti Devi. Jivdani Mata's temple is situated on a hill that has around 1375 steps. This hill also offers a very picturesque view of Virar and its vicinity. During the nine days of the Navratri festival many followers visit the shrine, and devotees also ..
Jive
Jive or Jiving may refer to: Jive (dialect), a vernacular English*Jive filter, a novelty program that converts plain English to jive, valspeak, cockney, geordie, Pig Latin, and even Swedish ChefJive Turkey, an insulting termLying, as in "stop jivin' me"*Shuckin' and jivin', sitting around in a gr..
JIVE
The Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe (JIVE) was formed in 1993 by the major observatories of the European VLBI Network (EVN). JIVE operates the "EVN Data Processor" - a special-purpose supercomputer for astronomical VLBI data correlation. External links [Website] ..
JiveQ
JiveQ Click and Search JiveQ is a search enhancement product that enables the user to Click and Search the Web from any application using the word or phrase under the cursor. JiveQ is developed by TMA Software The user simply moves the cursor to the start of the word or phrase and presses the ri..
Jive (dance)
Jive is a dance style that originated among African-Americans in the early 1940s. It is a lively and uninhibited variation of the Jitterbug, i.e., belongs to Swing dances. In Ballroom dancing, Jive is one of the five International Latin dances. See also Modern Jive, skip jive. ..
Jive aces
The Jive Aces - Top UK swing and jive band Hits include: White Hot Christmas (2004), The White Cliffs of Dover (2005)and Singin' in the Rain (2006). A very popular live band, they have toured extensively in UK, Europe and USA from early 90's to present. Recipients of the City of Derry International ..
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers were a novelty pop music act who were the third band to have their first three releases go to number one on the UK singles chart, a feat they achieved between July and December 1989. The previous bands to do so were Gerry & the Pacemakers and Frankie Goes to Hollywood..
Jive Collection Volume 2: Kool Moe Dee
Jive Collection Volume 2: Kool Moe Dee is a collection of Kool Moe Dee's most popular songs. Track listing Go See The DoctorDo You Know What Time It Is?How Ya Like Me NowWild Wild WestLet's GoThey Want MoneyI Go To WorkKnowledge Is KingFunke WisdomThe AvenueDeath BlowLook At Me Now ..
Jive Electro
Jive Electro is a record label noted for releasing albums by Groove Armada, Hardknox, and Tangerine Dream as well as few remixes for the Madchester band The Stone Roses. External links [Disogs.com Profile] ..
Jive filter
Jive, also known as the Jive Filter, is a novelty program that converts plain English to a comic dialect known as jive--a parody of African American speech. Some versions of the filter were adapted to parody other forms of English speech, such as valspeak, cockney, geordie, Pig Latin, and even ..
Jive Jones
Innovative producer/singer/musician from Miami, Florida who has worked with PM Dawn, Mandy Moore, and Anastacia (singer). Has been described as a cross between Prince (artist) and Eminem. Released his first solo album in 2001 called Me, Myself, and I on Jive Records. Thought American success still e..
JIVE Magazine
JIVE Magazine is a popular entertainment/technology/urban culture magazine. JIVE Magazine publishes full features, reviews, editorials, photographic galleries, and art productions on the web as well as in print. The web edition of JIVE is updated frequently. JIVE Magazine features articles on alte..
Jive Records
Jive Records is an American record label that specializes in producing and releasing pop and hip hop music. It is a sub-label of Zomba Music Group, originally founded in England in 1975, while the US division in 1981 in New York City by Clive Calder. The name for Jive Records was named after Town..
Jive Talkin'
"Jive Talkin'" was a song by the Bee Gees, which hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top-five on the UK singles chart in the summer of 1975. Largely recognized as the group's "comeback" song, it was their first U.S. top ten hit since "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" in 1971. ..
Jive Turkey
A jive turkey is a person who is unhip, uncool, unreliable or trifling, or who simply has no idea what he or she is talking about. Someone who pretends to know a lot, but really just makes stuff up can be referred to as a jive turkey (aka "a bullshitter"). It is an insulting or derogatory slang wor..
Jiving Sister Fanny
Jiving Sister Fanny is a song by The Rolling Stones. It was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. It features Mick Taylor on Lead Guitar, and is considered a Taylor classic cut along with I'm Going Down ..
Jiv daya
Jainism teaches that all things in the universe have spirits and one should act in a way that honors them all to the best of ones abilities. It teaches that you need to show compassion for all living things in acts collectively called jiv daya which include feeding birds, feeding and caring for sick..
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