Monday, 31 October 2011
Body Painting Art
Christmas Day in United States
Symbols
A wide range of people and objects represent Christmas. These include baby Jesus, the Nativity and the Three Kings, but also Santa Claus, reindeer and elves. Common objects at this time of year are pine trees, holly, decorations, fairy lights, candles and presents. Christmas Day is now truly a mix of religious celebration and commercial interests.
History
The original meaning of Christmas is a special church service, or mass, to celebrate the birth of Christ. The story of the Nativity, or the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, are particularly important in religious celebrations of Christmas. However, many traditions that are around today have their roots in pre-Christian winter festivals. These include the importance of candles and decorations made from evergreen bushes and tree, symbolizing everlasting light and life.
In Roman times, a mid-winter festival was held. This was a relaxing time with a lot of parties and merry making. It was also common to give other people small gifts, such as dolls for children and candles for adults. This festival culminated with the celebration of the winter solstice, which fell on December 25 in the Roman calendar. In Scandinavia, a festival called Yule and lasting up to twelve days was held in late December and early January. In this time people burnt logs and held parties. These customs have influences how Christmas Day is celebrated today in the United States.
During Reformation and up until the middle of the 1800s, Christmas was often not celebrated because partying and merry making was seen as unchristian. From about 1840, celebrating Christmas became more widespread. December 25 was declared a federal holiday in the United States in 1870. Since then Christmas Day has become a steadily more important holiday.
Rawalpindi Express{SHOAIB AKHTAR}
A career that began so promisingly 14 years ago with Shoaib Akhtar refusing to take off his first Pakistan kit for three days, ended with a dressing down on Wednesday when the fast bowler was reduced to being a 'waterboy'.............
The man who was nicknamed the "Rawalpindi Express" for his ability to bowl at high speeds had been hoping for one last hurrah in Wednesday's high-octane World Cup semi-final against traditional foes India.
For Shoaib, there will be no more highs of taking wickets or winning matches for his country. When he wakes up on Thursday, all he will be left with is a sackful of memories.
SRK's RA.One beats Salman's Bodyguard
RA.One gets mixed reviews
SRK's RA.One beats Salman's Bodyguard
Media Ltd (Eros International) released the collection report stating that the film has got a record breaking opening - the highly anticipated Diwali collected of Rs 137.25 crore (net collection Rs 96 crore) in India and Rs 32.75 crore overseas.
Apart from this, Shah Rukh Khan had reportedly sold the satellite rights for Rs 37 crore, the music rights for Rs 8 crore and ancillary rights for Rs 10 crore even before the film had hit the screens.
Slumdog Millionaire{ failed }
Aamir Khan has said he never thought Shah Rukh was ever on the top pedestal at all.
I don’t think Shah Rukh ever was ‘King Khan’ says Aamir Khan
He also said Oscar-winning ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ failed to “touch” him.
Sunday, 30 October 2011
Early to bed, early to rise
People find out I'm an actress and I see that 'whore' look flicker across their eyes
optimistic eyes
Friday, 28 October 2011
All the world glows with roses
Roses makes people nice
The best rose
A rose is an argument
Yellow with friends
Friendship day is celebrated on the first sunday of August every year
Friendship day is celebrated on the first sunday of August every year,
Rose is a Flower that lives for HOUR,
But Friend is Power that lived FOREVER,
Ice is Cold can't be HOLD,
But friend is Gold can't be SOLD..
I am with you
With out U I can't live."That is love.
"U must live I am with U."
That is frndship.
I AM WITH U!
A best friend shares the good times
Best Friendship
Thursday, 27 October 2011
How to be a dancing machine, even if you've got two left feet
You’re at a wedding, enjoying the celebratory vibe, the five-course meal and the decadent cake, but then the DJ calls everyone onto the dance floor and your heart sinks. We teach you how to fake some suave moves – even if you have two left feet.
Keep it simple
If you’re in search of the all-purpose step to guide you through waltzes, rumbas and even many modern songs, look no further than the box step, says Cristina Amalia Dina, director of Dance Art Studio in Richmond Hill, Ont.
The person who is leading steps forward with his left foot, steps to the side with his right foot, and then closes his left foot to his right foot on the third step. To complete the “box,” he then steps back with his right foot, steps to the side with the left foot, and then closes the right foot to the left foot.
His partner mirrors his moves, starting with a step back with the right foot.
Don’t hog the dance floor
As the night wears on and Michael Jackson tunes get shuffled into the playlist, the style of dancing will loosen up a bit. But the big dancing? The kind where you hog one-quarter of the dance floor? Don’t pull that out, Ms. Dina says.
“Normally, the space is crowded there. Don’t do large moves with the hands where you can slap somebody in the head. When [you] dance, look who is around and don’t execute large steps.”
Practice – at least a little
If you can’t afford classes, there’s a decent online alternative, Ms. Dina says: YouTube. Just remember to study the videos dozens of times if you want to replicate those seemingly effortless moves – as you would at a real lesson.
“I know people leave this to the last minute, then they panic,” she says. “They don’t realize that when you look at somebody dancing on YouTube or somewhere, it seems easy but it’s not so easy. It takes hours of practice.”
Melvine Baird, an instructor with the Toronto academy Wedding Dance, suggests hitting up a Latin club with friends for a night of salsa or merengue to prep yourself before a wedding reception.
“You pay your cover and they have a free lesson. It’s a way to get out and get some experience with leading and following,” she says.
Don’t try to shift roles mid-dance
If your skill level is higher or lower than your partner’s, don’t make a fuss about it, Ms. Dina says.
“All the women – they try to lead. They want to do more than the man can do, they want to show off.”
But that will only frustrate your partner and lead to stepped-on toes, arguments and an awkward display.
“Even if the couple is doing a basic simple step but co-ordinate with each other nicely and they do it in tandem, it looks very good,” Ms. Dina says.
Relax
Even if you aren’t comfortable with fancy footwork, you don’t want to be the guy from the Grade 7 dance who hugs the walls, Ms. Baird says.
“If you’re too worried about it, if you’re too concerned about not doing it right, you’re going to be stiff and rigid.”
Don’t be so vain to think that people are scrutinizing your every move, she adds.
“Everybody’s looking at the bride – not you.”
And don’t do this...rely too heavily on the liquid courage. You don’t want to be remembered for your belligerent, drunken dancing on the wedding video.
There aren't any BAD Dancers!
There aren't any BAD Dancers!
Often times, I listen to people make comments such as, "he has no rhythm .... or she can't follow". Sometimes the comments are even more harmful, "what do they think they're trying to do - that looks simply awful", or "he can't dance at all, he's just bopping - maybe he should take some lessons"!
Have you ever thought this? Ever voiced this to your friends? What's really important about dancing anyway?
I've attended many social dances and many competitions and must admit there is one dancer that I always enjoy watching on the floor. Have you ever seen the dancers that dance every dance (even if they can't dance?) but they're always smiling - always having fun. I watch these dancers in fascination, they are actually having a great time.
A Personal Reflection
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