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Indian Dance

Indian dance is a new umbrella term used for different forms of art having their roots in Natya, or the sacred Hindu musical theater style, and whose theory can be traced back to the Natya Shastra (400 BC).

These forms of Indian dance are the following: Agama Nartanam, or the spiritual dances performed inside the sanctum of the temple according to the rituals; Carnatakam, the intellectual dances or the dances performed in the royal courts to the accompaniment of classic music; Darbari Aattam form of dance appealed more to the common people and it was a means of education about their religion, culture and social life.

Lacking a good equivalent for these performing arts in the European culture, the British colonial authorities called them Indian dance. Even though the art of Natya includes nritta, or the dance properly, Natya can cover singing and mime acting, beside dancing.

These are common features for all the Indian classical styles. A very important characteristic of the Indian dance is the use of the mudra or the hand gestures by the artists as short-hand sign language used to narrate a story and to demonstrate certain concepts such as objects, weather, nature and emotion.

According to the Sangeet Natak Akademi there are several classical Indian dance forms: Bharatanatyam – Tamil Classical Dance; Odissi – Orrisa Classical dance; Kuchipudi – Telugu Classical dance; Manipuri – Manipur Classical Dance; Mohiniaattam – Kerala Classical Dance; Sattriya – Asamese Classical Dance; Kathakali – Malayalam Classical Dance.

When talking about Indian dance there should, nevertheless, be mentioned the dance in the Bollywood movies. This dance was modeled after classical Indian dance styles, more precisely those of historic northern Indian courtesans, or folk dances.


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Feb200923

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Nike Swoosh

The Nike swoosh is the brand symbol used by the Nike corporation on all of its merchandise. The original Nike swoosh was designed by Carolyn Davidson, a graphic designer student at Portland University. Originally penned in 1971, Davidson charged a rate of two dollars per hour for a series of designs. The Nike Swoosh was selected, and has been in use until this very day.

The total fee for the Nike Swoosh was thirty-five dollars, making it one of the cheapest brand marks ever to make it to mainstream fame.

As a gesture of thanks, Phil Knight, the commissioner for the Nike Swoosh logo, gave Carolyn Davidson a diamond ring featuring the swoosh symbol. Included with the gift of the ring was an envelope full of Nike stocks as a gift of thanks for her earlier work. She received this gift in 1983, 11 years after the first shoe bearing the Nike swoosh was put on the market.

The Nike swoosh symbol was first presented in 1972, worn upon running shoes introduced during Olympic Trials in Oregon.

Ever since the establishment of the Nike swoosh, it has remained one of the top branding logos known on the planet. Famous athletes and celebrities wear Nike gear, whether it is on the court or for casual wear. It is now one of the most commonly seen brands, used on billboards, on shoes, and seen as sponsorship labels for Olympic games and other prestigious sporting events.

When you buy Nike merchandise, you can expect to see the Nike swoosh predominately displayed in the design of the gear itself. Shoes will usually sport the brand on the outer side of the material, usually using the classic white. However, in recent times, the Nike swoosh has adopted a variety of different colors to improve the appearance of more colorful shoes.


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Feb200922

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Canada Student Loans

Canada student loans are designed to assist Canadians in getting the post-secondary education that they need in order to be able to function at a variety of different skilled worker jobs.

Though a series of programs, Canada student loans are able to reach out to any who need assistance paying for their education.

There are a few restrictions that apply for those seeking Canada student loans. Most commonly, the restriction is due to the province or territory you live in. Some places, like Quebec, handle their own student loan programs and draw on federal transfers to help pay for the education of their residents. Before you apply for Canada student loans, you should see how your province handles the student loan programs. As there are four different classes of Canada student loans, it is important you apply for the right one, as an incorrect application can result in the delay or rejection of your loan.

Once you are certain you are applying for the correct Canada student loans, you will need to understand how the loans work. Like many other student loans across the world, you are given an interest rate based off of your credit history. If your credit history is too poor to justify the loan, you will be required to provide a co-signer who can share responsibility of the loan with you. While unfortunate, those who cannot provide a co-signer with good credit are often denied Canada student loans due to the high level of risk associated with these types of loans.

However, the vast majority of Canadian youth do not fall into this category. While many require a co-signer, there is usually someone who is willing to stand in and take responsibility for the students. In some cases, the requirement for a co-signer may be waived depending on the circumstance.

When you have secured your Canada student loans, it is important that you pay back your loan when it is due. The loan directly reflects on your credit history, as well as on the credit history of your co-signer. If you neglect to pay your Canada student loans on time, you run risk of damaging your credit history, as well as the credit history of those who are assisting you.


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Feb200917

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Colon Cancer

Cancer is the growth of too many cells in a certain part of the body, and depending on which part of the body it occurs, it is given different names.

The colon, better known as the large intestine, is a part of the body that assists in digestion. It is the last organ involved in the digestive tract. Colon cancer is a malignancy that occurs in the inner lining of the colon or the rectum, the end part of the colon. Colon cancer has become a common ailment in today’s world.

Under normal circumstances, all cells in a human being undergo the process of cell birth and death. Cancer occurs when this cell growth becomes uncontrolled and when the body’s natural defense mechanism, the immune system, cannot control it.

These cells then form a mass, better known as tumors. Tumors can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors do not spread or invade any other part of the body. Malignant tumors on the other hand keep dividing uncontrollable and can invade other parts of the body and destroy the healthy cells in the body.

Like all other cancers there are known risk factors that increase a person’s chance of being affected by colon cancer. Those over the age of 40 are said to be at a higher risk of developing colon cancer, and colon cancer has rarely been diagnosed in those under forty. Having a family history of colon cancer can also increase the chances of developing the disease.

Other factors like having had benign tumors or polyps removed before, having a diet that is high in fat but low in fiber and having another illness that may increase chances of developing colon cancer are all considered to be risk of getting colon cancer.


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Feb200917

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Nascar Hall Of Fame

NASCAR is set to have a NASCAR Hall of Fame which will honor NASCAR drivers, crew chiefs and owners who have achieved greatness, as well as other people who have made significant contributions to the sport.

Charlotte North Carolina will be the home for the Hall of Fame, selected in 2006 as part of NASCAR’s commitment to establish this significant memorial to the sport. Ground breaking on the $160 million hall took place on January 26, 2007 and it will open no later than March of 2010, with the initial honored class inducted later that same year.

The NASCAR Hall of Fame will bolster Charlotte’s economy with new tourism and with jobs. The Hall of Fame won’t be alone as NASCAR also plans to open a 19 story NASCAR Plaza in March, 2009.

The Hall of Fame offices, NASCAR digital media and the licensing division will all be housed in this 390,000 square foot building. Richard Petty joined Dale Inman to bestow on the Hall the first item it will house, which is the car Petty drove to 27 wins in 1967, a Plymouth Belvedere.

Charlotte is building the NASCAR Hall of Fame and will own it. But the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority will manage the facility. Winston Kelley has been named as the first NASCAR Hall of Fame Executive Director. A design firm known all over the world, Pei, Cobb, Freed & Partners designed the facility. Actual construction has been handled by a company from Charlotte called Little Diversified Architectural Consulting.

The exhibits themselves will be overseen by Ralph Applebaum Associates and lighted by a well known lighting company called Technical Artistry.


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