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Kasai

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Kasai , former province, c.124,000 sq mi (321,160 sq km), S central Congo (Kinshasa). Luluabourg (present Kananga ) was the capital. Between the Kasai and the Sankuru rivers the Kuba kingdom of the Shongo people existed from the early 17th cent. In the south of the province were the constantly warring Luba and Bena Lulua peoples. This ethnic conflict was partly responsible for the secession (Aug., 1960) of the Baluba-dominated Mining State of South Kasai, headed by Albert Kalonji, who proclaimed himself king of South Kasai. The central government reestablished control over the whole of Kasai... Read more
Kasai River
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia ... between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Zaire). It is unnavigable in the north, but water traffic is heavy from Kinshasa to Ilebo. After the Kasai is joined by the Kwango River, it is known as the Kwa.Kasai RiverKasai RiverKasai River Read more
Kananga
The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition ... formerly Luluabourg , city (1984 pop. 298,693), capital of Kasai-Occidental prov., S central Congo (Kinshasa), on the Lulua River ... Luba fled to the short-lived (1960-61) Mining State of South Kasai . In 1961-62, the city was held by rebel troops from É ... Read more

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Fig Tree Gallery spotlights members Artists Amy Kasai and Marion Young show their work at the gallery.(SPOTLIGHT)
The Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA); 7/1/2001; 495 words ; Byline: The Fresno Bee Amy Kasai and Marion Young, founding members of ... July 8. Both are open to the public. Kasai, a retired Reedley College art teacher ... art. Nature continues to inspire me. Kasai has had a near lifelong interest in art ... Read more
A provincial gem: Zaire.(economic prosperity in the Eastern Kasai province of Zaire)
The Economist (US); 4/27/1996; 655 words ; ... power centres. The province of Eastern Kasai is all but independent of Kinshasa, Zaire ... concentration camps, and 100,000 fled to Kasai. Most still live in refugee centres. But Shaba's loss has been Kasai's gain. Mbuji-Mayi has become Zaire's second-bigge ... Read more
SKI: Kasai wins to capture Four Hills lead
AAP Sports News (Australia); 1/2/2001; 154 words ; AAP Sports News (Australia) 01-02-2001 SKI: Kasai wins to capture Four Hills lead GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany, Jan 1 Reuters - Japan's Noriaki Kasai flew to victory in the second event in the Four Hills ski jumping tournament today to seize the overall lead. Kasai, who came second behind ... Read more
Early laparoscopic Kasai's procedure in a low weight newborn
Journal of Minimal Access Surgery; 4/1/2007; Lopez, M; Kalfa, N; Forgues, D; Guibal, M; Galifer, R; Allal, H; 787 words ; Introduction Before the introduction of the Kasai porto-enterostomy, biliary atresia survival ... dissection and porto-enterostomy according to Kasai technique or variants.[3] In addition children ... laparoscopic assistance.[5] We report that Kasai porto-enterostomy can be performed in a ... Read more
FALL ARTS PREVIEW; THEATER; AKIRA KASAI.(ENTERTAINMENT)
Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN); 9/12/2004; Preston, Rohan; 115 words ; ... Japan's most influential dance style, then Kasai is its foremost exponent. Dubbed the Nijinksy of butoh, Kasai has a reputation for performances that surprise ... part Mick Jagger. In this rare solo work, Kasai uses rice powder and elaborate costumes ... Read more
Japanese textiles in Yokneam. (Rikodo Kasai-Ronnie Bornstein textile enzymes joint venture, Yokneam, Israel)
Israel Business Today; 1/31/1992; 68 words ; The Japanese manufacturer of enzymes for the textile industry Rikodo Kasai has decided to establish a plant in the development town of Yokneam. The plant is a joint venture of Dr. Ronnie Bornstein, who ... Read more
The Nijinsky of Butoh: Akira Kasai returns with new life
AsianWeek; 6/13/2001; Yafonne; 787 words ; ... 06-13-2001 The Nijinsky of Butoh: Akira Kasai returns with new life "When a young person ... year-old Japanese Butoh dance master Akira Kasai in an interview with Asian Week at Sunflower ... long orange-tinted hair and dark glasses, Kasai looks like a Japanese "Elvis" -- a strikingly ... Read more
DC PROTOTYPE Yasuda Kasai CIGNA tests 401(k)-like plan.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Pensions & Investments; 11/29/1999; Matsushita, Nabuko; 770 words ; TOKYO -- Better early than late: Yasuda Kasai CIGNA Securities Co. is the first company ... tax relief hanging in the balance, Yasuda Kasai CIGNA officials have set up the YKCS Accumulation-ty ... Eiichi Yoshimitsu, general manager of Yasuda Kasai CIGNA's strategic planning department ... Read more
Butoh Master Akira Kasai Returns to the Twin Cities with Pollen Revolution
Asian Pages; 10/14/2004; 620 words ; ... the "Nijinsky of Butoh," Japan's Akira Kasai marks his first visit to the Twin Cities ... through time, cultures, and states of being. Kasai's striking personae morph through kabuki ... mesmerizing otherworlds of butoh. Akira Kasai studied modern dance and classical ballet ... Read more
Akira Kasai Dance Unit at the Dance Center
Chicago Sun-Times; 3/20/2000; Hedy Weiss; 556 words ; If nothing else, Japanese dancer Akira Kasai can serve as an unrivaled advertisement ... or not you wish to spend 90 minutes with Kasai, however, is a very different matter. At ... heightened by a shock of corn- colored hair, Kasai possesses the stamina, technical virtuosity ... Read more

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