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		<title>Learn the Ancient Art of Poi in Costa Rica!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:31:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many have seen and marveled at ancient art of poi or fire dancing yet few have ever taken the opportunity to learn it for themselves. Now you can learn the beautiful art of poi in Costa Rica! Costa Rica is the perfect place to learn poi. At as school suc...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many have seen and marveled at ancient art of poi or fire dancing yet few have ever taken the opportunity to learn it for themselves. Now you can learn the beautiful art of poi in Costa Rica! Costa Rica is the perfect place to learn poi. At as school such as La Escuela Del Sol you can take up to four weeks in courses to master this art for yourself.</p>
<p>Many have seen and marveled at ancient art of poi or fire dancing yet few have ever taken the opportunity to learn it for themselves. Now you can learn the beautiful art of <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>poi in Costa Rica</b></a>! Costa Rica is the perfect place to learn poi. At as school such as La Escuela Del Sol you can take up to four weeks in courses to master this art for yourself. </p>
<p>At this school you will be taught by English speaking instructors teaching you the skills you will need to practice poi yourself. While learning poi in Costa Rica you will need to enter these courses with an open mind and possess a large amount of patience to learn this difficult art. You will be taught <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>poi in Costa Rica</b></a> by very skilled instructors who will help you learn poi at your own pace. Your safety will always be the number one concern as you learn to fire dance. By the end of your course you will feel confident in doing very technical and complex moves that when performed will amaze those around you. </p>
<p>Included movements taught in your poi lessons include the butterfly and gremlin just to name a couple. In addition to learning these movements you will get the opportunity to learn them in the beautiful atmosphere you will only find in Costa Rica. Learning <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>poi in Costa Rica</b></a> means getting to practice on beautiful, exotic beaches as you listen to the sounds of nature. Depending upon how many weeks your courses are you can learn the basics with a one or two week course or become a master by taking the three and four week course. </p>
<p>Besides getting to learn <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>poi in Costa Rica</b></a> you will also get to experience the rest of what Costa Rica has to offer. Here you can swim in their clear oceans, try your hand at surfing or scuba diving. Costa Rica is also a great place to learn Spanish. There are ways you can combine any of these with learning poi while you are in Costa Rica. For those who are looking for a more relaxing vacation you can practice yoga or simply lie on the beach and soak up the sun. There are also many trails to go hiking where you can look for waterfalls or look at the many types of birds Costa Rica has. </p>
<p>Now is the time to pamper yourself and treat yourself to learning this beautiful art form in Costa Rica! </p>
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		<title>Fire Poi a New Vacation Adventure</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for something new to do that requires dedication and determination? Are you seeking a new and different sort of adventure? Well, I was and I think I found the perfect thing on my recent vacation. Sure, you can go to a tropical island and ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for something new to do that requires dedication and determination? Are you seeking a new and different sort of adventure? Well, I was and I think I found the perfect thing on my recent vacation. Sure, you can go to a tropical island and scuba dive, swim, maybe even learn to hula dance. While you are there you can also so to a luau or some other type of &#8220;island&#8221; entertainment and be amazed by the actions of the dancers and performers using fire poi. How would you like to learn to actually use these fire poi balls and amaze and entertain your friends and yourself? Why not make your vacation in paradise a learning experience? There are schools that offer classes in this art. </p>
<p>Are you looking for something new to do that requires dedication and determination? Are you seeking a new and different sort of adventure? Well, I was and I think I found the perfect thing on my recent vacation. Sure, you can go to a tropical island and scuba dive, swim, maybe even learn to hula dance. While you are there you can also so to a luau or some other type of &#8220;island&#8221; entertainment and be amazed by the actions of the dancers and performers using <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>fire poi</b></a>. How would you like to learn to actually use these fire poi balls and amaze and entertain your friends and yourself? Why not make your vacation in paradise a learning experience? There are schools that offer classes in this art. </p>
<p>Fire poi involves balls on flexible material that are held in your hands and swung in circular patterns. It originally started in New Zealand as a performance art by the Maori people over 3000 years ago. Today it has developed into a hobby and exercise program also. </p>
<p>The programs for <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>fire poi</b></a> last anywhere from a week to a month. A week program will get you started on the basics while a month (4 week) program will make you an expert. They teach you all the basic skills you need to know including fire safety along with the moves that make up the actual fire poi &#8220;show&#8221;. This includes things such as weaves, which are one of the basic moves. Other moves such as butterflies and wraps, which are progressively more difficult and stem from the basic weave moves you will learn. If you take one of the longer courses you will learn moves such as flower and further tricks like hyperloops and advanced spinners where the poi are passed behind your back and under your leg. </p>
<p>I wanted something new and interesting on my last vacation and this was really the perfect thing. Throw in a little surfing, scuba diving and yoga to relax along with your <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>fire poi</b></a> class and it&#8217;s a perfect time. Many schools offer all of these courses and more. They are definitely something to consider for a new adventure! </p>
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		<title>Art of Fire Dancing in Costa Rica</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:13:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Costa Rica, nestled in between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a tropical paradise teeming with fun things to do for the adventurous vacationer. From its lush tropical jungles to endless beaches, Costa Rica is the perfect paradise to relax and catch s...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Costa Rica, nestled in between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a tropical paradise teeming with fun things to do for the adventurous vacationer. From its lush tropical jungles to endless beaches, Costa Rica is the perfect paradise to relax and catch some sun in.</p>
<p> Costa Rica, nestled in between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is a tropical paradise teeming with fun things to do for the adventurous vacationer. From its lush tropical jungles to endless beaches, Costa Rica is the perfect paradise to relax and catch some sun in. </p>
<p> When vacationing down in Costa Rica, <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>fire dancing</b></a> is definitely something that you have to check out. Originating in New Zealand by the Maori people around 3000 BC, fire dancing, or Poi, was originally a ritual to build up flexibility, strength, and coordination. Now it has become an extravagant performance art. </p>
<p> Depending on how involved you want to get in <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>fire dancing</b></a>, you can take classes that range from one week, all the way up to four weeks. Classes are held from Monday through Friday and are 90 minutes long. Classes will be held on a beach or covered veranda. In this setting you will hear waves crashing in, birds singing in the tropical jungle behind you, and feel the warmth of the sun on your skin. </p>
<p> During your classes, the instructors will teach you many skills including weaves, butterfly, the gremlin, flowers, mind meltdowns and more. From being totally new, you can expect to learn basics within a week. If you have the time and patience, you can become a pro within four weeks. You will be amazed at what you learn in such a short time. The instructors are wonderful at what they teach and will leave you feeling fulfilled. </p>
<p> If you are feeling really adventurous, take classes that involve fire dancing and Spanish. With the help of the native population, you definitely could be well versed in a foreign language and <a href="http://www.laescueladelsol.com/poi-courses/poi-courses"><b>fire dancing</b></a> in the course of four weeks. By the time you return home, you will feel relaxed, fulfilled, and definitely happy! </p>
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		<title>Online computer games,online cricket game,online disney game</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Getting Started To play cricket games and tournaments all you need to do is click on the Play cricketparty For the first time the launch button will download the application to your PC. The game application uses Java Swing.cricketparty,online adventure g...]]></description>
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		<title>welcome::::::: to:::::::::: FindLaw &#124; Cases and Codes::::::::::::prasad</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington Nov : A team of scientists has suggested that growing plants and trees on top of a landfill, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw &#124; Cases and Codes a process known as â€˜phytocappingâ€™, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw &#124; Cases and Codes could r...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Washington Nov : A team of scientists has suggested that growing plants and trees on top of a landfill, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codes a process known as â€˜phytocappingâ€™, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codes could reduce the production and release of harmful greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide (CO2).</p>
<p>Despite legislative pressures to reduce landfill use, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codes in certain parts of the world, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codes it remains the most economical and simplest method of waste disposal.</p>
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<p>They point out that conventional approaches to reducing this effect involve placing compacted clay over the top of a landfill to form a cap that minimizes percolation of water into the landfill.</p>
<p>But, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codes according to researchers, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codes the use of clay capping has generally proved ineffective in trials in the US.</p>
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<p>This research was conducted by Venkatraman and Ashwath, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codes in conjunction with the Rockhampton Regional Council and Phytolink Pty LTD.</p>
<p>Selected plant species are established on an unconsolidated soil placed over the waste. The soil acts both as â€œstorageâ€ and â€œspongeâ€ and the plants as â€œbio-pumpsâ€ and â€œrainfall interceptorsâ€.</p>
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<p>They found that a cap of 1400 mm thickness also reduces surface methane emissions 45 percent more than a cap half as thick.</p>
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<p>â€œThe establishment of phytocaps would offer an additional and economical way of reducing methane emission from landfills, ponnapula sanjeeva prasad,FindLaw | Cases and Codesâ€ the researchers concluded.</p>
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		<title>Lets Rock Group Rocked Ahmedabad This Navratri</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:47:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rutesh, Jyot, Nikki, Pritesh, Gunjan,Utsav, Sonam, Bhavin, Dhwani, Chintan, Darshan and Sabina are the members of this group.

They have shown their unique free style garba in western and classical co-ordina...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><font face="verdana" size="3"><b>Rutesh, Jyot, Nikki, Pritesh, Gunjan,Utsav, Sonam, Bhavin, Dhwani, Chintan, Darshan and Sabina</b> are the members of this group.</p>
<p>They have shown their unique free style garba in western and classical co-ordination with their innovative touch of style.</p>
<p>They have also won several <b>BEST GROUP AWARD</b> this navratri in popular garba events at various venues like Rajpat Club, Shashikunj, Amiraj Farm, SOI, Fun Point etc..</p>
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		<title>Lets Rock Group Rocks Ahmedabad This Navaratri</title>
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&#160; &#160; &#160; Rutesh, Jyot, Nikki, Pritesh, Gunjan,
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Rutesh, Jyot, Nikki, Pritesh, Gunjan,<br />
&nbsp; Utsav, Sonam, Bhavin, Dhwani, Chintan, Darshan and Sabina </font></b> are the members of the group</b> <font size="5" color="blue"> LETS ROCK</font></p>
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		<title>Chinese man recites Urdu poetry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When Chinese Yung Van Liu breaks into Urdu verse, his chaste accent and precise pronunciation cause in his audience ripples of admiration.Reportedly the only Urdu poet of Chinese origin in India, Yung says: "I am an Indian by birth and by heart." A den...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When Chinese Yung Van Liu breaks into Urdu verse, his chaste accent and precise pronunciation cause in his audience ripples of admiration.Reportedly the only Urdu poet of Chinese origin in India, Yung says: &#8220;I am an Indian by birth and by heart.&#8221; A dentist by profession and settled in Jamshedpur, Yung, 74, has bagged the Firaq Gorakhpuri award for his linguistic talents.</p>
<p>&#8220;When World War II broke out, my family had to shift to Jamshedpur from Kolkata for security reasons. My parents faced tough times and could not afford to send me to school. That was how I attended an Urdu school where no fee was charged. Initially I found it difficult to learn the Urdu alphabet, but gradually I mastered it. After six months, my familyâ€™s financial condition improved and they shifted me back to an English school.&#8221; &#8220;But by then I had developed a love for Urdu,&#8221; says the poet who never considered moving to China. When the India-China border war broke out in 1962, Yung criticised the Chinese invasion through Urdu poetry.</p>
<p>According to Yung, Urdu, a language that played a vital role in Indiaâ€™s freedom struggle, was not the language of a particularly community. &#8220;Urdu originates in the hearts of the people,&#8221; he said. </p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The stage is set for a great theatrical event in the capital. The National School of Drama (NSD) is organising its annual festival "Theatre Utsav, 2006," which will be held from January 2-14. 

The schoolâ€™s eighth annual festival, would bring t...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The stage is set for a great theatrical event in the capital. The National School of Drama (NSD) is organising its annual festival &#8220;Theatre Utsav, 2006,&#8221; which will be held from January 2-14. </p>
<p>The schoolâ€™s eighth annual festival, would bring to centrestage 62 productions from 11 countries, which will be staged at five venues: Kamani Auditorium, Sri Ram Centre, and three halls at the NSD namely Abhimanch, Bahumukh, and Sammukh. </p>
<p>The festival has been broadly divided in five sections: The Indian presence, Emerging Talent, Theatre Training and Asian and Arab windows.</p>
<p>The first section brings together the best Indian productions of last year and the next two categories incorporate fresh theatrepersons who are making their presence felt across the country and works from other theatre institutes. The Asian and Arab windows give a glimpse of the evolution of theatre in these parts of the globe.</p>
<p>Devendra Raj Ankur, director, NSD, says, &#8220;In the festivals held earlier, the focus invariably was on regional theatre in India. This year, however, we have laid enough emphasis on the participation of troupes from South Asian countries. Besides, there will be a three-day seminar (January 6th to 8th) on issues relating to theatre in which eminent scholars from the region will participate.&#8221; The symposium will be chaired by veteran American theatreperson Richard Schechner, who is credited with having started &#8220;environmental theatre&#8221; in the US. </p>
<p>Some of the issues to be discussed, says Ankur, are traditions and morality in theatre.The other highlight of the theatrical extravaganza would be the simultaneous staging of some selected plays in Bangalore on January 4-7. &#8220;This is being introduced for the first time. But we aim to continue this in the subsequent festivals. Next year, weâ€™ll stage some plays in Kolkata,&#8221; informs Mr Ankur.</p>
<p>Amal Allana, chairperson, NSD, says, &#8220;The focus of this festival will be on the section called Window on Asia, which features plays from countries like China, Japan, South Korea, Nepal and Sri Lanka.&#8221; Theatre, says Allana, is an important part of culture. &#8220;It should be made part and parcel of young peopleâ€™s lives. Incorporating theatre into the syllabi of schools and universities is long overdue. The festival is a celebration of performing arts as an important part of our lives,&#8221; she says. </p>
<p>She further adds, &#8220;We want the NSD to be connected with good works from other institutions. We donâ€™t want it to be isolated in training field.&#8221;</p>
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