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Joro Spider (Nephila Clavata)
Joro or ''variation'', may refer to: People * , a moniker for a historical class of geisha known for sleeping with customers * , a class of sex worker in historic Japanese red-light districts * , a title used in the Shogunate, in the Ōoku ** Lady Kasuga (1579–1643), the first Jōrō Otoshiyori * Joro the Paver, a 1960s serial rapist from Sofia, Bulgaria Fictional characters * Joro, a fictional character from Japanese light novel ''Oresuki'', see List of Oresuki characters * Joro, a fictional character from Willard Price's ''Adventure'' series, see List of villains in Willard Price's Adventure series * Joro, a fictional character from Italian fantasy film '' Creators: The Past'' * Joro, a fictional character from Italian comedy film ''God Willing'' (2006 film) * Joro D, a fictional character from the Nigerian comedy film ''Chief Daddy'' * Prince Joro, a fictional character created by Roman Frederick Starzl Places * Joro, Asa, Afon, Kwara, Nigeria; a village, see List of vill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geisha
{{Culture of Japan, Traditions, Geisha {{nihongo, Geisha, 芸者 ({{IPAc-en, ˈ, ɡ, eɪ, ʃ, ə; {{IPA-ja, ɡeːɕa, lang), also known as {{nihongo, , 芸子, geiko (in Kyoto and Kanazawa) or {{nihongo, , 芸妓, geigi, are a class of female Japanese performing artists and entertainers trained in traditional Japanese performing arts styles, such as dance, music and singing, as well as being proficient conversationalists and hosts. Their distinct appearance is characterised by long, trailing kimono, traditional hairstyles and {{transliteration, ja, oshiroi make-up. Geisha entertain at parties known as {{transliteration, ja, ozashiki, often for the entertainment of wealthy clientele, as well as performing on stage and at festivals. Modern geisha are not prostitutes. This misconception originated due to the conflation of Japanese courtesans ({{transliteration, ja, oiran), {{transliteration, ja, oiran reenactors, the extant {{transliteration, ja, tayū, and prostitutes, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Villages In Kwara State
This is a list of villages and settlements in Kwara State, Nigeria organised by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... also given). By postal code By electoral ward Below is a list of polling units, including villages and schools, organised by electoral ward. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Villages in Nigeria Kwara Kwara State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wizkid Discography
The discography of Wizkid, a Nigerian Afrobeats singer, consists of five studio albums, two EPs, fifty-three singles (including thirty-nine as a featured artist), forty-four promotional singles, sixteen guest appearances, six cameo appearances and thirty-five music videos. Wizkid started his music career at age 11, releasing a seven-track collaborative album with Glorious Five entitled ''Lil Prinz''. Wizkid garnered notoriety when he collaborated with Naeto C, Ikechukwu, M.I and Kel. He signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. From 2009 through 2011, Wizkid worked on materials for his debut album ''Superstar'' (2011). ''Superstar'' was supported by the singles " Love My Baby", "Pakurumo", "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull" and "Holla at Your Boy". Wizkid was one of the lead artists on the compilation album ''Empire Mates State of Mind'', which was released to the public through the music platform Spinlet. The album features EME acts as well as guest appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lobi People
The Lobi belong to an ethnic group that originated in what is today Ghana. Starting around 1770, many Lobi peoples migrated into southern Burkina Faso and later into Côte d'Ivoire. The group consists of little over a 1,000,000 people. They make up about 2.4 percent of the Burkina Faso population.The exact percentage or numerical value of Lobis in Ivory Ghana and Ivory Coast is hard to get since they are often counted as part of larger but groups like the Mole-Dagon of Ghana. Estimates However points to around 250,000 Lobis both of these countries. [The Lobi people speak two main languages, which are the Miiwo and Birifor. Miiwo is widely spoken in Burkina Faso and Cote d'Ivoire while majority of the Lobis in Ghana speak Birifor. Often times, people use the language Birifor interchangeably with Lobi, especially in Ghana. Background Lobi is a blanket term that refers to several closely related ethnic groups that comprise roughly 7% of the Burkinabe population, including th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fady (taboo)
In Malagasy culture, ''fady'' () are a wide range of cultural prohibitions or taboos. People, places, actions or objects may be the subject of ''fady'', which vary by region within Madagascar. The taboos are believed to be enforced by supernatural powers, and are particularly connected with Malagasy ancestor worship. Although some are held nationwide, others may be particular to regions, villages or even individual families. ''Fady'' are an integral part of Malagasy identity and play an important part in community and identity formation. The word is a descendant of Proto-Austronesian *''paliSi'' (compare with Malay ''pemali'', Old Javanese ''pali-pali''). Common prohibitions include those against pointing at a tomb, against the eating of eels by pregnant women and, for onlookers, against describing a newborn baby as ugly. New ''fady'' are created constantly. When a new initiative or business is started, a ritual offering (''joro'') must be made to prove that it is not ''fady''. Tho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
KSBK (AM)
KSBK (880 AM) was a radio station in Naha, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, Japan, operated by the Ryukyu Broadcasting Corporation (RBC). At its closure, it was the only non-military English-language radio station in Japan; among the disc jockeys who worked at the station were Robert Colbert and Art Bell. KSBK, which became JORO when the Ryukyu Islands reverted to Japan in 1972, operated from September 1, 1955, to October 31, 1973, being closed as a result of government skepticism over the continued need for a commercial English-language station and the application of Japanese broadcasting regulation, which did not permit duopolies. History KSBK began broadcasting on September 1, 1955. At the time, it signed on as the first non-military English-language radio station in Japan; the only English-language radio stations were part of the military Far East Network (FEN) of the U.S. Armed Forces Network (AFN). It was co-owned with a Japanese-language station, KSAR, which had been established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joro Toxin
Joro spider toxin (joro toxin, JSTX) – a toxin which was originally extracted from the venom of the joro spider (''Trichonephila clavata''), originally native to Japan. Biochemical analysis Joro toxin has demonstrated the ability to selectively block * postsynaptic glutamate potentials and * AMPA glutamate receptors. It inhibits * NMDA receptors in the CNS of vertebrates. Joro toxin does not affect * aspartate-induced neural depolarization, * resting membrane potential, * nerve terminal spontaneous signalling, or * inhibitory postsynaptic potential Postsynaptic potentials are changes in the membrane potential of the postsynaptic terminal of a chemical synapse. Postsynaptic potentials are graded potentials, and should not be confused with action potentials although their function is to ini ...s. Sources * * * References {{reflist, 22em, refs= {{cite journal , first1=Nobufumi , last1=Kawai , first2=Akiko , last2=Niwa , first3=Takashi , last3=Abe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joro Spider
''Trichonephila clavata'', also known as the , is a member of the ''Trichonephila'' genus. The spider can be found throughout Japan (except Hokkaidō), Korea, Taiwan, China, and since 2020, much of northeastern Georgia and northwestern South Carolina in the United States. Due to its large size and the bright, unique colors of the female ''Trichonephila'', the spider is well-favored in Japan. In 2014, scientists confirmed the first known occurrence of ''T. clavata'' in North America. In 2019, this species was moved from the genus ''Nephila'' to ''Trichonephila''. ''T. clavatas congener '' Trichonephila plumipes'' is commonly found in Australia. It also was moved from ''Nephila'' to ''Trichonephila'', along with 10 other species. Characteristics ''Trichonephila clavata'' pass winter as eggs and scatter as tiny juveniles in the spring. The adult female's body size is 17–25 mm, while the male's is 7–10 mm. The web of females may reach several meters in length. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jōro Station
is a railway station on the Takayama Main Line in the city of Gero, Gifu Prefecture, Japan, operated by Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central). Lines Jōro Station is served by the JR Central Takayama Main Line, and is located 100.8 kilometers from the official starting point of the line at . Station layout Jōro Station has two ground-level side platforms connected by a level crossing. The station is unattended. Platforms Adjacent stations History Jōro Station opened on August 25, 1933. The station was absorbed into the JR Central network upon the privatization of Japanese National Railways (JNR) on April 1, 1987. Surrounding area * *Hida River See also * List of Railway Stations in Japan The links below contain all of the 8579 railway stations in Japan. External links {{Portal bar, Japan, Trains * Railway stations Japan ... References Railway stations in Gifu Prefecture Takayama Main Line Railway stations in Japan opened in 1933 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Villages In Taraba State
This is a comprehensive list of villages and settlements in Taraba State, Nigeria organised by local government area (LGA) and district/area (with postal codes A postal code (also known locally in various English-speaking countries throughout the world as a postcode, post code, PIN or ZIP Code) is a series of letters or digits or both, sometimes including spaces or punctuation, included in a postal ... also given). By postal code By electoral ward Below is a list of polling units, including villages and schools, organised by electoral ward. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Villages in Nigeria Taraba Taraba State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roman Frederick Starzl
Roman Frederick Starzl (1899–1976) was an American writer. He, and earlier, his father (John V. Starzl), owned the ''Le Mars Globe-Post'' newspaper of Le Mars, Iowa. Roman Frederick was also the father of physician Thomas E. Starzl."The Long Search for the Bohemian Ancestors of John V. Starzl,'The Doctor Thomas E. Starzl Website University Library System, University of Pittsburgh His writing is largely forgotten now, but he was called a "master" by the pioneer of space opera E. E. Smith. Starzl's Interplanetary Flying Patrol, in ''The Hornets of Space'', may have influenced Smith's Galactic Patrol. There is an extensive interview with Thomas Starzl about his father in Eric Leif Davin's '' Pioneers of Wonder''. Biography Born Roman Frederick Starzl, he was the son of John (born Johann) V. Starzl and Margaret Theisen. John V. Starzl was born April 9, 1865 in Bischofteinitz (later known as Věvrov) in the Austrian Empire, the son of Josef Starzl and Magdalena Ruba. Josef S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūkaku
were legal red-light districts in Japanese history, where both brothel A brothel, bordello, ranch, or whorehouse is a place where people engage in sexual activity with prostitutes. However, for legal or cultural reasons, establishments often describe themselves as massage parlors, bars, strip clubs, body rub p ...s and prostitutes - known collectively as , the higher ranks of which were known as - recognised by the Japanese government operated. ��郭��大百科事典. 第25巻』 (平凡社, 1939) Though prostitution was, officially, legal to engage in and pay for only in these areas, there were a number of places where prostitutes and brothels operated illegally, known as , the generic name for all unlicensed red-light districts other than Yoshiwara (later including both Shimabara and Shinmachi).平田（1997）109頁。 In January 1946, GHQ issued an order (SCAPIN 642) nationwide to abolish Japan's legalised system of prostitution, with brothels in the areas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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