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[merit-maher]

Nova descoberta no Egipto de túmulos familiares que remontam às últimas eras grega e romana em Assuão

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Nicknames for borzois

From time immemorial, it has been customary for borzois to give nicknames that carry a certain semantic and emotional load. These traditions continue to this day. True, the “theme” of nicknames has changed significantly over time.

Since past centuries, the speed, vigilance and dexterity of these dogs have traditionally been reflected in the nicknames of borzois: Bystryy(fast), Veter(wind), Veterok(breeze), Vikhr'(whirlwind), Zorkyy(sharp-sighted), Krylat(winged), Lovkiy(dexterous), Polyot(flight), Prytkiy(quick), Bystra(female version of fast), Lyotka(flying), Krylatka(female version of winged), Provorka(agile), Pul'ka(bullet), Rezva(frisky), Shustra(nimble).

The nicknames given by the names of birds echo this theme: Berkut(golden eagle), Krechet(gyrfalcon), Korshun(kite), Sokol(falcon), Oryol(eagle), Strepet(little bustard), Golubka(female pigeon), Ptashka(birdie), Chayka(gull).

One of the indispensable qualities of the old Russian borzois - anger towards the beast - was reflected in the nicknames: Zver'(beast), Zlobach(vicious), Lyutyy(fierce), Svirep(ferocious), Lyutaya(female version of fierce), Tiranka(female tyrant).

A very peculiar approach of ancient hunters to the names of borzois is visible in the use of imperative verbs: Dogonyay(catch up), Doyezzhay(reach),Zamechay(notice), Nakryvay(cover), Porazhay(hit), Primechay(take notice), Raskiday(scatter), Sokrushay(crush), Khvatay(grab). Thus, hope was expressed for the future outstanding qualities of the dog.

Often the nickname was supposed to reflect the prowess and courage of the dog, which, of course, does not give the beast a descent during the persecution: Karay(punish), Katay(ride), Obizhay(offend), Nalyot(raid), Pobedim(win), Udaloy(daring), Shvyrok(throw), Nalyotka(female version of raid), Otvaga(courage), Raskida(female version of scatter), Slava(glory), Udalaya(female version of daring).

Oriental nicknames have always been quite popular with Russian borzois: Abrek(is a North Caucasian term used for a lone North Caucasian warrior living a partisan lifestyle outside power and law and fighting for a just cause), Agakhan(is a title held by the Imām of the Nizari Ismāʿīli Shias), Alan(In honor of a nomadic tribe in Asia), Anchar(antiaris), Bulat( 1)male name of Persian origin, which was borrowed by the Turkic peoples. The etymological meaning of the name is "steel". From the Turks, the name Bulat came to Rus', where it was used before the spread of Christianity. 2) is a type of steel alloy known in Russia from medieval times), Kuchum(was the last Khan of Siberia who ruled from 1563 to 1598), Lezgin(In honor of the Dagestan people, one of the indigenous people of the Caucasus), Nayan(was a prince of the Borjigin royal family of the Mongol Empire), Sultan, Turkmen(are a Turkic ethnic group native to Central Asia), Shaitan, Gulji(Presumably a goat), Fatma(Arabian woman name).This partly indirectly confirms the hypothesis of the eastern route of penetration of sighthounds into Russia. Well, after quite a lot of oriental sighthounds were brought in the 19th century, as already noted, the number of such nicknames naturally increased.

Many nicknames displayed character traits, one might say, desirable for a borzoi: Azarnoy(venturous), Nakhal(smart aleck), Razboy(robbery), Retivyy(mettled), Smelyy(brave), Buyana(brawl), Zadira(bully), Nagla(Insolent), Plutovka(cheat), Shel'ma(rogue), Shalun'ya(naughty). And this approach is understandable and traditional.

However, among modern nicknames, characteristics that are not very desirable for a greyhound began to appear more and more often: Dikar'(savage), Dobryak(kindley), Dikarka( female version of savage), Laska(caress), Nedotroga(touchy), Tikhonya(cuiet).Of course, the owners have always cherished and protected their dogs.

And an indicator of this attitude are the nicknames that emphasize the value of the dog: Bestsen(priceless), Dorogoy(dear), Podar(gift), Lyubim(loved), Serdechnyy (hearty), Yakhont(one of the obsolete names for the red and blue jewelry minerals corundum), Almazka(diamond), Biryuza(turquoise), Brasletka(bracelet), Nagrada(award), Serebryanka(silver), Yashma(jasper).

The spectacular appearance of sighthounds, especially Russian borzois with their luxurious coat, impresses even the inexperienced. And it is not for nothing that a fairly large number of nicknames, both in the past and now, emphasize this beauty. Here are just a few of them: Krasavchik(handsome), Ladnyy(fine), Prigozhay(comely), Blyostka(Glitter), Divnaya(marvelous), Igrushka(toy), Krasa(beauty), Krasotka(beauty).

In our times, nicknames taken from the names of plants of our homeland have become widespread among borzois: Bagul'nik(Labrador tea), Klyon(Maple), Kovyl'(feather grass), Lyutik(buttercup), Shalfey(sage), Beryozka(Birch), Yolka(Christmas tree), Kalina(guelder rose), Medunitsa(lungwort), Melissa(lemon balm).

As well as lakes, rivers and other geographical names of Russia: Baikal, Valdai, Don, Sayan, Angara, Volga, Katun.

Borzois, like some other domestic breeds of hunting dogs, often have nicknames that reflect natural phenomena: Grom(thunder), Iney(hoarfrost), Rassvet(dawn), Tuman(fog), Volna(wave), Groza(thunderstorm), Dymka(mist), Metel'(blizzard), Purga(snowstorm).

It can be seen under the impression that the Russian nobility was engaged in hunting with borzois in past centuries, a lot is now found among borzois and "titled persons": Barin, Knyaz', Sudar', Tsarevich, Tsar, Boyarynya, Grafinya(Countess), Knyazhna, Printsessa(Princess).

Borzois are considered an ancient Russian breed, the personification of old times. And, probably, the appearance of nicknames that came from legends, fairy tales and from the names of historical figures is connected with this: Berendey, Yermak, Kudiyar, Leshiy, Orlov, Sadko, Bylina, Skazka, Snegurochka.

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27 DAYS TO MAKING 12 YEARS SOBER;

A friend just reminded me of something- I'd walk from Garden City some Saturdays to Al Zawadi in Kisementi when I had no money and sometimes, I'd walk from home in Old Kampala to Garden City. I'd be drunk sometimes when I was walking to Kisementi from Garden City and by God's grace, I survived accidents. During that time, I'd always feel like my life was in danger, even when I was sober on weekdays, I always felt as if something was gonna happen. I was helpless at a certain point to stop the drinking. I guess people always watched me from afar and few came close to really try to understand what was up. Here I was from Budo, a boarding school and now in Aga Khan, a day school- I had to adjust to the change which took me a while. The freedom overwhelmed me big time and it worsened when I was at campus. I guess when my mom didn't have money, or refused to give me money, the rebellion in me boiled up. I'd be like, let me go, come what may, I have to go. This persistence and perseverance which I channeled in a bad way then has followed me. I channel it in a good way now. The cops who were tracking my stolen stuff told me that they've never met a guy who never gives up like me. Walking to Kisementi, walking to Rouge, most times alone and sometimes with friends, sometimes tipsy, and other times in blackouts. People are filling me in on the things I used to do. The other day, an OB from Agakhan met me in those Nkumba times and reminded me about how wasted I was in Nkumba. Maybe people kept an eye on me from afar and never came close because they intuitively knew I would find a way, and indeed I found that way. My uncles tried to reach out to me then but I was too far deep in it. Mom was also drinking and smoking a lot by then and I wondered why don't they help her first. That was the time I was listening a lot to Tupac and some of his music fueled my rebellion. Tupac has some lovely songs but his Makavelli side is dark. The only thing that gave me discipline then is playing basketball. Many people are filling out blank parts and I'm amazed at the far places I've come from. Well, I guess we all have our caterpillar stage, when one is destructive and some don't make it out of the chrysalis because it still has a hold on them. Their metamorphosis isn't complete- they still have reservations. I have made it out of the chrysalis and flying like a butterfly… The destructive stage I was has no hold on me. My sobriety is a beautiful butterfly🦋 Read the full article

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Margaret d'Inghilterra e Costantino di Grecia, ospiti di Karim Aga Khan a Porto Cervo. Le foto (Nello Tribù) fanno parte del prezioso archivio di Sassari Sera. Ringrazio Gibi Puggioni e Carmen Careddu per la gentile concessione. Un pensiero affettuoso per due amici che hanno dato tanto alla Sardegna: Pino Careddu e Nello Di Salvo. #marellagiovannelli #archiviosassarisera @aga.khan.iv #agakhan #margaretdinghilterra #tonyarmstrongjones #snowdon @theroyalfamily #costantinodigrecia #re #king #inmemoriam #regateveliche #premiazione #consorziocostasmeralda #portocervo @costasmeralda_official #nellodisalvo #annisessanta #annisettanta #gibipuggioni #sassarisera #carmencareddu

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[jasonparis]

A photo dump from a recent trip to the Aga Khan Museum & Park. Somehow my first time there. Toronto is lucky to have snatched this away from London. • • • #igerstoronto #toronto #ontario #canada #donmills #northyork #torontophotography #urban_toronto #agakhan #ismaelito #architecture #museum #fumihikomaki (at Aga Khan Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgHmOCNgdQ7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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 Nuevo descubrimiento en Egipto de tumbas familiares de finales de la época griega y romana en Asuán

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entry, Aga Khan Centre - Fumihiko Maki, Maki & Associates, 2016-2018 . Photograph: Kings Cross, London; 5 October 2019 . #architecture #fumihikomaki #maki #agakhan #agakhancentre #kingscross #london #limestone #islamicarchitecture #islamicscreen #facade #entry #rhythm #articulation #catalogue #visualreference #observations_and_reflections https://www.instagram.com/p/B4BvHEhpX7S/?igshid=sg1quhtdzcox

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63rd Imamt Day Mubarak From @amirdarvesh @saniadarvesh and @arshdarvesh #Repost @theismailiuk @download.ins --- #OneJamat. #TheIsmailiTV #Ismaili #OneJamat #OneHumanity #TogetherAtHome #ImamatDay2020 #Mawla #AgaKhan #AgaKhanIV #Imamat #Imam #Ismailis #jamat (at Arash Fashion House) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCf0t0zHMjGzQAezIa6fPB_FJaOZVP8Sh5Vl4s0/?igshid=u5kdm9zl6oau

[ismailambouombouo7]

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[ismailignosis]

"There are those who say that faiths divide. This may be true. But today we must explore every opportunity to have different faiths come together in addressing the problems of our respective societies. We come from the same common religious heritage, descendants of Abraham, and it is enjoined on us to address the problems of society on the same ethical premises." – Imam Shah Karim al-Husayni Aga Khan IV, (Ismaili Imamat and Government of Portugal ‘Protocol of Co-operation’ , December 19, 2005) #Ismaili #Ismailism #AgaKhan #AhlAlBayt #ProudIsmaili #HazarImam #OneJamat Please visit www.ismailignosis.com or ask.ismailignosis.com or visit our Facebook page www.facebook.com/IsmailiGnosis for more gems about Mawlana Hazar Imam, the Imamat, and Ismaili history and philosophy.  https://www.instagram.com/p/B6lPnr3hm3m/?igshid=1xnbdin5e3lrt

[sheenztravels]

The resting place of Mahatma Gandhi

Travel smashes to smithereens the preconceived notions in your head.

I sauntered into the pathway that led to the entrance of Aga Khan palace - clueless of the historical relevance of this place. 

Prior to me setting foot on the palace grounds, my expectations were straight forward - enjoy the architectural opulence of the palace.

 I imagined there will be plenty of onion domes. Intricate  decorative “parchinkari”  designs incised into white marbles. Jali latticed screens, stained decorative glasses -  heavily influenced by Persian architecture. I couldn’t have been more wrong. 

The Italian arches, long stretches of corridors, palladian windows and french lawns were indicative of European inspiration than Persian.

The open passages converged with the slender round top doors. Doorways distanced by hardly a feet or two, lead into to a spacious hallways.

A wide assortment of Gandhi's personal belongings - writing desk, Charkha, sandals, clothes are installed in the hall. Cement statues of India’s freedom fighters sculpted on the wall stand protruded. Letters from Gandhiji framed in glass. 

My pace quietened as my eyes darted from one item to another. History reflecting back at you through the glass frames - the stubborn resolve of a man who conducted India to Freedom from the grip of British. 

Pensive, I set out of AgaKhan palace - more than ever, mindful of how costly our freedom was. 

The end.