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Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepavali,^{[note 1]} popularly known as the "festival of lights," is primarily a five day Hindu festival^[1]which starts on Dhanteras, celebrated on thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu calendar month Ashwin and ends onBhaubeej, celebrated on second lunar day of Shukla paksha (bright fortnight) of the Hindu calendar month Kartik. In the Gregorian calendar, Diwali falls between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is an official holiday in India,^[2] Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Suriname, Malaysia, Singapore and Fiji.

For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. For Jains, Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Mahavira in 527 BCE.^[3][4] Arya Samajists, celebrate this day as Death Anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati. They also celebrate this day as Shardiya Nav-Shasyeshti.

The name "Diwali" or "Divali" is a contraction of "Deepavali" (Sanskrit: दीपावली Dīpāvalī), which translates into "row of lamps".^[5] Diwali involves the lighting of small clay lamps (dīpa in Sanskrit: दीप) filled with oil to signify the triumph of good over evil.^[6] These lamps are kept on during the night and one's house is cleaned, both done in order to make the goddess Lakshmi feel welcome.^[7] Firecrackers are burst because it is believed that it drives away evil spirits.^[8][9][10] During Diwali, all the celebrants wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks with family members and friends.

The festival starts with Dhanteras on which most Indian business communities begin their financial year. The second day of the festival is called theNaraka Chaturdasi. Amavasya, the third day of Diwali, marks the worship of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. The fourth day of Diwali is known asKartika Shudda Padyami. The fifth day is referred to as Yama Dvitiya (also called Bhai Dooj), and on this day sisters invite their brothers to their homes.

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Draw Date	Powerball
11/28/2012	5	16	22	23	29		6
11/24/2012	22	32	37	44	50		34
11/21/2012	8	18	24	30	39		26

Every attempt is made to ensure that this list of numbers is accurate, the official winning numbers are recorded in the official draw files as certified by an independent accounting firm. Winning numbers are not official until confirmed by the auditing firm of Carroll and Company, CPAs.  Click here if you are having trouble seeing the most recent numbers.

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Powerball is an American lottery game sold in 44 jurisdictions (45 when California joins in April 2013) as a shared jackpot game. It is coordinated by theMulti-State Lottery Association (MUSL), a non-profit organization formed by an agreement with lotteries. Since the format change on January 15, 2012, Powerball's minimum advertised jackpot is $40 million (annuity) with a potential of nine-figure prizes (prior jackpots began at $20 million). Its annuity option is paid in 30 graduated installments; winners may choose cash instead. Powerball drawings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:59 p.m. Eastern time. The game uses a 5/59 (white balls) + 1/35 (Powerballs) matrix from which winning numbers are chosen. Each play costs $2, or, with the Power Playoption, $3. (Prior to January 15, 2012, games cost $1 each, or $2 with Power Play; that option was added in 2001.)

The official cutoff time for ticket sales is 10 pm ET; some jurisdictions cut sales earlier.^[1] The drawings usually are held at the Florida Lottery’s high-tech studio in Tallahassee. Before, the drawings were held at Universal Studios in Orlando (prior to 2009, its drawings usually were held in Iowa). On the night of each drawing, there are six prerecorded draws: four "test" drawings, then the actual drawing, followed by a "post test" draw. Some drawings were held away from headquarters to promote the game's expansion to a new jurisdiction. The results of drawings are not official until they are audited by the accounting firm Harvey, Covington & Thomas, LLC.

The drawing on November 28, 2012, produced the largest jackpots (annuity and cash values) in the game's history, $587,500,000 annuity, or $384,700,000 cash value.^[2] Two tickets (one each from Missouri and Arizona) are eligible for a jackpot share.^[3] Only the Mega Millions drawing of March 30, 2012, split by three tickets, has a higher annuity ($656,000,000) and cash values ($474,000,000).

On August 15, 2012, Powerball set an American record for largest lottery prize on one ticket; it was bought in Michigan. Annuity, $337,000,000; cash value: $223,700,000.

On November 29, 2012, one day after the drawing for the largest Powerball jackpot, the California State Lottery Commission voted to sell Powerball tickets starting on April 8, 2013.

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Larry Martin Hagman (September 21, 1931 – November 23, 2012) was an American film and television actor best known for playing ruthless oil baron J. R. Ewing in the 1980s primetime television soap opera Dallas, and befuddled astronaut Major Anthony "Tony" Nelson in the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie.

Hagman had supporting roles in numerous films including Fail-Safe, Nixon, and Primary Colors. His television appearances also included guest roles on dozens of shows spanning from the late 1950s up until his death, and a reprisal of his signature role on the 2012 revival of Dallas. He also worked as a producer and director on television.

Hagman was the son of actress Mary Martin. He underwent a life-saving liver transplant in 1995. Although Hagman was a member of a 12-step program, he publicly advocated marijuana as a better alternative to alcohol. He died on November 23, 2012 from complications of throat cancer.

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The son of a legendary actress (Mary Martin) and a district attorney, Larry Martin Hagman was 

born on September 21, 1931 in Fort Worth, Texas. After his parents' divorce, he moved to Los Angeles, California to live with his grandmother. When he was 12, his grandmother died and he moved back to his mother's place... See full bio »

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flu symptoms 2013 flu symptoms 2013 flu symptoms 2013 flu symptoms 2013 Flu or cold? The symptoms of flu and the common cold can be similar. Here's how to tell the difference: Flu symptoms come on quickly and include fever and aching muscles make you feel too unwell to continue your usual activities Cold symptoms come on gradually affect just your nose and throat are fairly mild so you can still get around and are usually well enough to go to work Flu can give you any of these symptoms: sudden fever - a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or above dry, chesty cough headache tiredness chills aching muscles limb or joint pain diarrhoea or upset stomach sore throat runny or blocked nose sneezing loss of appetite difficulty sleeping Your symptoms will usually peak after two to three days and you should begin to feel much better within five to eight days. However, you may have a lingering cough and still feel very tired for a further two to three weeks. When to visit your GP If you are otherwise fit and healthy, there is usually no need to visit your GP if you have flu-like symptoms.  The best remedy is to rest at home, keep warm and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. You can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower a high temperature and relieve aches. You should visit your GP if you have flu-like symptoms and you: are 65 years of age or over are pregnant have a long-term medical condition, such as diabetes, heart disease, lung disease, kidney or neurological disease have a weakened immune system (the body's natural defence against infection and illness) Flu can be more serious for these groups and antiviral medication may need to be prescribed.

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