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In vertebrates, the opening of the nasal cavity, in which cells sensitive to smell are located. (In fish, these cells detect water-borne chemicals, so they are effectively organs of taste.) In vertebrates with lungs, the nostrils also take in air. In humans, and most other mammals, the nostrils are located on the nose.
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Brother Namibia should be formed in order to assist men and boys," wrote Beata Hainyondo, and Alexia Naris proposed the continuation of the Brother Namibia section in the magazine, seeing this as "the new trend of Sister Namibia.
Bravo Sister Namibia! Celebrate and continue to fire and inspire! by Wietersheim, Erika von / Sister Namibia
Yet, Naris proves to be a fine piece of academic writing that not only reveals a depth of research, but also a real understanding of Catholic spirituality.
Nuns: A History of Convent Life 1450-1700 by Tardif, Joan / Catholic Insight
Naris Sadik, the former executive director of the United Nations Population Fund, more commonly known as the UNFPA, worked with Frances on several occasions over the years, most notably at the many UN conferences that impacted our work.
Editor's note by Nolan, David J. / Conscience
 
 
 
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