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By Michele De Capitani

 Bharati is a musical that features around 100 people (actors, dancers, musicians, singers, acrobats and a narrator), as well as huge video projections and colourful costumes, and it tells the story of Siddharth, an Indian-born engineer who lives in the US and who goes to Varanasi to work. In the beginning Siddharth, who is totally westernised, patronizes Indian culture, but he is strongly attracted by Bharati, an Indian, orphan girl. While he falls in love with the girl, Siddharts falls in love also with India and its culture, and the geographical journey that he took towards his homeland turns out to be a journey inside himself and towards his origin, which makes him look at the world in a renewed way. Bharati is not a simple love story, but a real journey taken both by Siddharts, who gets to know himself, also asking himself and to the public important questions about the necessity of finding a balance between tradition and modernity, and by the public, which for 90 minutes has the possibility to approach Indian culture sitting comfortably in an armchair. The show, indeed, is also meant to bring India, with its huge music, traditions and values heritage, all over the world, trying to go beyond the boundaries that too often exist between near and faraway peoples.

One of the most important principles of Indian culture, indeed, is the Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam, according to which all people are connected by the same string and they are all part of the same family, and Bhurati is intended as a small attempt to reduce the distances between peoples and to help them knowing each other. We can say that watching the show means entering Indian world, discovering its language, philosophical and historical varieties, lifestyles and tradition, but above all its music and dance, which are distinctive features of Indian people and collective consciousness of Indians all over the world. Music, indeed, plays a main role in the show, and the story told by the narrator (Sutradhar) is interspersed with around 14 songs and dances. While dances give the public the impression of living in an enchanted world, where magic elements are the normality and normal things, vice versa, are magic, the songs (rearranged Bollywood songs) serve the story, as they highlights the development of the plot as well as the moods and thoughts of the characters.

Bharati is a summary of Indian music, tradition and ideals, which will make you learn something more about this culture, but which will also entertain and thrill you.

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Date: 21st 22nd February 2009

Location: La Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon, France

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By Henry Ashworth

 Cyprus is known for its beautiful beaches and turquoise waters. Each year thousands of vacationers from chillier climates descend on the island to sunbathe, swim and just generally relax. Cyprus beaches are so inviting that visitors return year after year to hot spots like Ayia Napa, Makronisis, Nissi and Coral Bay.

The beaches tend to attract like groups. For example, Coral Bay is a haven for families. The horse shaped inlet bordered by limestone cliffs is truly the classic sandy beach. With its safe swimming and Blue Flag reputation, parents are quite comfortable watching their children swim and play. Coral Bay offers lots of water sports and family friendly activities. Younger children can enjoy the inflatables while their older siblings revel in the diving and water skiing activities.

Further down the shore, about a mile east of Ayia Napa, Konnos Bay and Cape Greco await those who want a little quieter environment. The sunsets are breathtaking, and the water is astonishingly clear. You won’t need snorkeling equipment to see some fascinating sea life, especially the starfish that abound. Cape Greco is studded with sea caves. Any one of the many boat tours are worth the trip for a close up experience. If water sports are your thing, you’ll find them all at Konnos Bay and Cape Greco. You can also rent a speedboat to do your own sightseeing. For the more adventuresome, jet skis are also on tap.

In the north, Cyprus has miles of scenic coastline, unspoiled beaches and secluded bays and inlets. The natural beauty of the island and particularly the northern coast is truly breathtaking. With the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean on one side and the peaks of the fabled Five Finger mountains on the other side, it’s hard to imagine that vacationers will not want to return again and again.

If you are really looking for something off the beaten track, Cyprus may surprise you. While the island has miles and miles of beach around its perimeter, traveling inland brings you to ski country. Yes, snow skiing country. Cyprus’ central interior is extremely rugged and mountainous. The Troodor mountain range offers excellent skiing during the winter. But the wonder of Cyprus is that you can snow ski and get in some beach time in the same day. Moreover, the central plains area is one of the last undiscovered travel destination in the Mediterranean.

For the adventurous vacationers the hiking trails winding through the rugged terrain are worth the trip. The rural areas that tour guides generally do not put on their schedule brings visitors in touch with traditional Cypriot life in remote villages along the way. Cyprus, since its earliest history, has been inhabited by Romans, Egyptians, Persians, Venetians, Ottomans and Brits. Each of them imparted cultural values that remain a part of the island today. Cultural artifacts from these civilizations can be found throughout the island. Castles and abbey ruins among other things are found particularly in the north. It is this diversity that fascinates tourists and makes Cyprus such an attractive destination.

Biking sarafis are also a popular event for the whole family. Like hiking trails, bike trails take tourists along some fairly wild countryside, though it is not at all dangerous. It is a fabulous way for visitors to enjoy the stunning scenery along the way.

Cyprus can also be a mecca for food lovers who are willing to venture from the more touristy establishments. Cyprus cuisine is heavily influenced by Turkish cuisine, but the type and variety of food offerings appeal to all palates. European, Mediterranean and international cuisine can be found throughout the island. Prices tend to be extremely reasonable compared to prices in other places. Vacationers often rave about the bargains that are available. This applies to lodgings as well as food.

If you have already vacationed in Cyprus, you may want to return to see everything you missed the first time around. If you have not yet made Cyprus a vacation destination, put it on your list of places to go. You won’t be sorry. Whether you are looking for a family excursion or an out of the way place with more adventurous possibilities, you’ll surely find it in Cyprus.

2009 Cypriot holidays information can be found at Cyprus tourist guide yourcyprus.info

Airlines offering cheap Cyprus flights are featured and for new tourists the Cyprus guide includes a Cyprus map

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By Angela Stringfellow

 If you are an employee and have ordinary and necessary work-related expenses for travel away from home, local transportation, entertainment, and gifts, you may be able to deduct these expenses. Generally, you must file Form 2106 or 2106-EZ to claim these deductions .

Travel Expenses
Travel expenses are sustained when traveling on business away from home for your employer. While you may deduct travel expenses incurred related to a temporary work assignment, you cannot deduct travel expenses incurred in relation to a permanent work assignment.

Travel expenses include the following:
The cost of transportation to and from your work destination (air, rail, bus, car, etc.)
Meals and lodging while on travel
Taxi fares
Baggage charges
Cleaning and laundry expenses

Temporary work assignment.
A work assignment is temporary if your assignment or job away from home in a single location is expected to last (and does in fact last) less than one year . This is the case unless there are facts and circumstances that indicate that the assignment is permanent .

Indefinite work assignment.
A job is indefinite if your assignment or job away from home in a single location lasts for more than one year. This is the case whether the job lasts for more than one year or not. Please note that an assignment that is initially temporary may become permanent due to changed circumstances.

Federal crime investigation and prosecution.
If you are a federal employee participating in a federal crime investigation or prosecution, you are not subject to the one-year rule for deducting temporary travel expenses. This means that you may be able to deduct travel expenses even if you are away from your tax home for more than one year.

To qualify for this deduction, the Attorney General must certify that you are traveling for the following purposes:
Traveling performing duties for the Federal Government.
Performing duties for the Federal Government on a temporary duty status.
Providing support services to the Federal Government for the investigation or prosecution of a federal crime.

Local transportation expenses.
Local transportation expenses are expenses incurred while traveling from one work location to another when you are not traveling away from home. They include the cost of transportation by air, rail, bus, taxi, and the cost of using your car. You can choose to use the standard mileage rate to figure your car expenses. Beginning January 1, 2008, the standard mileage reimbursement rate was increased to 50.5 cents per mile for business travel.

Work at two places in a day.
If you perform work at two or more separate locations in a day, whether or not for the same employer, you can generally deduct any travel expenses incurred while traveling between the two locations.

Temporary work location.
You can deduct expenses incurred while traveling between your home and a temporary work location if at least one of the following applies:
The work location is outside the metropolitan area where you live and normally work.
You have at least one regular work location (other than your home) for the same trade or business. (If this applies, the distance between your home and the temporary work location is irrelevant.)

For this purpose, a work location is generally considered temporary if your work there is realistically expected to last (and does in fact last) for less than one year . It is not temporary if your work there is realistically expected to last for more than 1 year, even if it actually lasts for less than a year . If your work there initially is realistically expected to last for one year or less, but later is realistically expected to last for more than 1 year, the work location is generally considered temporary until the date your circumstances change and indefinite after that date.

Home office.
You can deduct expenses incurred while traveling between your home and workplace, if your home is your principal place of business for the same trade or business. (In this situation, it is irrelevant whether the workplace is temporary or full-time.)

Meals and entertainment.
You may deduct entertainment expenses (including entertainment-related meals) only if they are directly related to the primary conduct of your trade or business. However, the expense only needs to be associated with the active conduct of your trade or business if it directly precedes or follows a substantial and bona fide business-related meeting .

You can deduct only 50% of your business-related meal and entertainment expenses unless the expenses meet certain exceptions. You apply this 50% limit before you apply the 2%-of-adjusted-gross-income limit.

Meals when subject to “hours of service” limits. You can deduct 75% of your business-related meal expenses if you consume the meals during or incident to any period subject to the Department of Transportation’s “hours of service” limits. You apply this 75% limit before you apply the 2%-of-adjusted-gross-income limit.

Gift expenses.
You can deduct up to $25 worth of business gifts you offer to a client during the year. The following items do not count toward the $25 limit:
Identical, widely distributed items of $4 or less that have your name clearly and permanently imprinted.
Signs, racks, and promotional materials to be displayed on the business premises of the recipient.

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By Bruce Tucker

 I have been camping since I was five years old. My dad would drag (literally at first) me and my brother out into the woods to enjoy a weekend of camping, fishing and hiking. Little did I know then as I was throwing a fit to not leave the comforts of my warm bed, that I would become a campaholic.

Ok campaholic is not a real word but I added it to my Microsoft Word dictionary so it would not be mistaken as an error. If you ever used MS Word then you know what I am talking about. In any event my definition, for you purists out there, would be any person who is addicted to camping.

That describes me to a tee now. I love to go camping and although my schedule prohibits me from going each and every weekend, I try to get out about 3 times in the spring and 3 times again in the fall. I personally do not like camping in the summer. The summer is hot and when its hot you cant enjoy the campfire which is one of the draws to camping in the first place.

Since I have been camping a lot I have also gotten a lot of my friends into it as well. The question I receive the most is, what should I bring? That is an open ended question, and you really could answer with anything. But what I wanted to touch on are some of the things that I consider essentials (the items beyond bringing your food of course).

Tent

Well it goes without saying that if you forget your tent you will be sleeping under the stars. Now I have done that myself, but let me be the first to tell you that it is only enjoyable up to the point when it starts to rain, then you just get wet. Dont forget your tent. Also buy a tent that will fit the number of people you will be sleeping in it comfortably. Never go by what the instructions on the tent say. If it says it sleeps 4, it more than likely can only sleep 2. My rule of thumb is to add 2 to the number of people that will actually be using the tent. For example, if three people will be staying in the tent look for a tent that sleeps 5 or more. Usually the numbers come in even notation, i.e. sleeps 2, sleeps 4, sleeps 6 and so on.

Sleeping Bag

You could bring blankets from home and they will work fine, but a decent sleeping bag wraps you up and helps use your own body heat to do the trick. They are specifically made for outdoor use and a good one is worth its weight in gold. Unless you will be camping in extreme cold temperatures you can pick up a good one at any Wal-Mart, Target, Dicks Sporting Goods or where ever camping supplies are sold in your area.

Lantern

Back when I started camping with my dad there were two types of lanterns sold in stores, propane and gas (liquid). Today you have those same options but the battery powered ones are just as good, just as strong and last just as long. It really comes down to preference. I love using my Coleman propane lantern. It brings back memories of yester year and gives me that Im camping feeling.

Some might say what about a stove? I do own a propane stove and it works great, but if you are camping in a campground, chances are they are supplying you with a fire ring and the grate to cook on. Just fire up some wood and do all the cooking you want. I prefer cooking over the open flame. I think the food tastes better, and lets face it you arent cooking over a fire ring at your home. Of course the downfall is you really can not regulate the heat as much when cooking in this manner so you have to keep a close eye on whatever it is you are making. Mmmmm, nothing like the smell of bacon cooking over the open flame first thing in the morning!

Happy Camping!

About the Author:
Mr. Tucker is a regular contributor on Bukisa, an online community for writers that pays them for their articles. You can also follow Bruce on Twitter.

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By Shawn Wilson

 It’s winter time in most of the USA and Canada, and with it come plummeting temperatures, and punishing ice and snow storms. We’ve certainly had our share where I live, and every time we get another dump of six or so inches I thank my lucky stars that I have a snow blower.

It’s also around this time of year that a lot of people take a week and sometimes more to escape to a warmer climate. While dreams of tropical beaches, drinks with funny umbrellas and plenty of sunshine are very appealing, there’s a side to vacationing in places like Mexico, the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean destinations that could easily put a damper on your vacation.

Sunburn, insect bites, diarrhea and other stomach related ailments, and of course hepatitis are all conditions that we should take care to protect ourselves from.

Though it may be hard to resist flinging yourself down on a beach towel and baking in the sun, it’s really not a good idea, particularly if you sun burn easily. Investing in a bottle of waterproof sun block with a minimum SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 is a must. Even if you apply this liberally, you should limit your sun exposure. Try to find a shady spot during the hottest part of the day, between 10 am and 3 pm, wear a hat and sunglasses, and keep a light cotton long sleeved shirt and pants handy in case you want to cover up without returning to your hotel room.

Travelers are also susceptible to Hepatitis A and B. Hep A is contracted through contaminated water or food and you can come in contact with that anywhere, not just when you go south on vacation. Hep B is transmitted through bodily fluids, and you’ll be less likely to encounter that when on vacation. You can obtain vaccinations for both and annual vaccination will ensure long term protection. Talk to your doctor well in advance of going away to ensure that you’re protected.

Packing a bottle of insect repellent with DEET can protect you against insects and in particular against mosquitoes which can infect you with malaria. Some resorts in malaria prone areas will supply mosquito netting for your bed, and your doctor may prescribe malaria pills to take just before and during your holiday. Talk to your doctor to determine what is best for you.

Everyone has heard about Montezuma’s revenge. He wasn’t a fun guy, and his revenge can linger for days. This can really spoil a vacation, especially when your vacation is only for one week. The best way to protect yourself is to determine whether or not the resort or hotel you’ll be staying at has its own water purification system. If it does, you’re probably ok to drink the water and the ice cubes, but if it doesn’t, stick to bottled water and avoid the ice. Also avoid raw vegetables and unpeeled fruit. Talk to your pharmacist about the best medication to take with you, just in case!

This article was written by Shawn Wilson, a member of the customer support team at Datepad, where internet dating is always free. Datepad has a massive directory of informative dating articles along with a great list of dating site reviews on their dating blog.

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By Clint Jhonson

 Wherever you travel, you need to take your precious jewels with you. The problem is that you are addicted to wearing all that jewelry and feel constrained if you dont have enough of it on your body. Also you cant really wear the same old jewelry every day. You need change and wear different jewelry with different clothes. The solution to all your problems lies in buying a jewelry travel roll or a jewelry case travel. You can easily lug it along with your baggage. Both these pieces of luggage are different but have the same basic use they care for your luggage on your travels. They are handy apart from looking trendy and chic.

Imagine a situation when you have planned to go on a month long cruise with all your friends. You have packed all your clothes and you also know that the month long tour will have lots of formal occasions where you will be required to wear dresses and ballroom gowns along with all your expensive and stunning jewelry. How will you carry all those jewels with you in the tour? The solution is that you carry along another piece of luggage, the jewelry case travel. This case is useful as it is big enough. It will not only contain all your jewelry but once you are onto the cruiser, you can actually set it beside your dressing table for further use.

A jewelry travel roll on the other hand is a smaller version of the case. It is shaped like a pouch with various compartments, some of which also have a zip, inside. You can keep your rings, in the zipped part and your bracelet in the other compartments of the pouch. A typical jewelry travel roll, made of leather or silk can have up to 7 compartments. A jewelry travel roll is useful to store and care for all your expensive jewelry, but since it is compact and small, it can be fitted easily inside your handbag or luggage. This roll is especially helpful when the size of the luggage with you is more.

Both the jewelry travel roll and jewelry case travel are useful pieces of luggage but as we have seen above what you decide to buy should depend more on what you need rather than the looks or the expense. In fact both these baggage are worth every penny of your money, since they are used to care for your exorbitantly costly jewelry. A loss of a single jewel will cover the cost of many such bags. So do not get guided by the price factor but by the factor of requirement.

Finally, before you decide to buy either the jewelry travel roll or the jewelry case travel, check them to see if they are perfect to fulfill your needs (according to the type and quantity of jewelry you own). Therefore ensure whether they are big enough to hold all your jewels and small enough to fit into your bag. Buy the piece of your choice, only when you are completely convinced.

If you are interested in buying a jewelry travel roll then visit us. A jewelry case travel representing your needs will surely be present in our huge collection of travel jewelry baggages.

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