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In ancient Egyptian mythology and in myths derived from it, the Phoenix is a female mythical sacred firebird with beautiful gold and red plumage. Said to live for 500 or 1461 years (depending on the source), at the end of its life-cycle the phoenix builds itself a nest of cinnamon twigs that it then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix arises. The new phoenix embalms the ashes of the old phoenix in an egg made of myrrh and deposits it in Heliopolis ("the city of the sun" in Greek), located in Egypt. The bird was ... said to regenerate when hurt or wounded by a foe, thus being almost immortal and invincible - a symbol of fire and divinity.
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With galleries in New York City and Geneva, Switzerland, Phoenix Ancient Art (www.phoenixancientart.com) is one of the world's leading dealers in rare and exquisite antiquities from cultures that make up the essence of Western Civilization. Its works of art have been purchased by world-class museums around the world, as well as by private individuals. Formally incorporated in 1995, Phoenix Ancient Art is a second-generation family business that was founded by Sleiman Aboutaam in 1968 and continues today under the leadership of his sons, Hicham and Ali.
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PHOENIX, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix-area residents will get another look at the latest in home decorating and remodeling when The Great Indoors opens in Chandler in the summer of 2001. The Chandler store is The Great Indoors' second store in the Phoenix market. The first store opened in Scottsdale in November 1999. "By opening a second store in Phoenix, we are able to broaden our reach in the marketplace to better serve the customer," said Bob Rodgers, president of The Great Indoors. "The Great Indoors is all about style, selection, value and convenience and that's what customers in the Chandler area can expect when the new store opens this summer." The Great Indoors is organized around the four main rooms of the home -- kitchen, bath, bedroom and the great room with a fifth area devoted to floors and walls.
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Washington Wizards (24-25) At Phoenix Suns (35-15), 9:30 P.m. Tickets, Network) - The struggling Washington Wizards play the second of a four-game road trip, as they visit the Phoenix Suns tonight at US Airways Center. This is the second and final meeting of the campaign between the clubs. On December 7th, Amare Stoudemire.
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The legend of the Phoenix has been around for centuries: The Phoenix is a supernatural creature, living for 500 years. Once its life span is over, the Phoenix builds its own funeral pyre, and throws itself into the flames. As it dies, it is reborn anew, and rises from the ashes to live another 500 years. Alternatively, it lays an egg in the burning coals of the fire which hatches into a new Phoenix, and the life cycle is repeated.
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Through 2004 Phoenix was offered in service/queue mode at Gemini South. In 2005A, a change of policy occurred and Phoenix is now offered only in classical mode. Since Phoenix is only offered in classical mode, run length restrictions applying to other instruments have been relaxed and a run as short as one night may be requested. Time requests must be in integer nights. In classical mode an observer from the proposing team must be present for the observations.
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