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Practical Action Practical Action is a development charity registered in the United Kingdom which works directly in four regions of the developing world – Latin America, East Africa, Southern Africa and South Asia, with particular concentration on Peru, Kenya, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Until 2005, it was known as the Intermediate Technology Development Group (ITDG).
Practical Anarchy Practical Anarchy is an anarchist magazine that is published quarterly by the Alternative Media Project. Begun in 1991 as an irregular publication, for many years it advocated anarchy as practice, such as organizing housing cooperatives, environmentalism, workplaces and DIY media.
Practical effect A practical special effect is one in which a prop object appears to work in a situation where it obviously could not (such as a ringing telephone on stage). No trick photography or post-production editing is involved.
Practical Ethics Practical Ethics is an introduction to applied ethics by modern bioethical philosopher Peter Singer. It was published in 1979 and has since been translated into a number of languages, causing outrage in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Practical Horseman Practical Horseman is an equestrian magazine that focuses on English-style riding, most notably, hunter/jumper, as well as dressage and eventing. Known as the "English rider's #1 resource," the magazine has monthly articles on training, riding, turnout of the horse, medical issues, profiles of riders, and reviews and results of national and international competitions.
Practical joke A practical joke or prank is a situation set up usually to produce what the perpetrator imagines to be a humorous physical outcome at the expense of the target. Practical jokes are distinct from slapstick comedy or knockabout, in which the goal is to make physical events appear miscalculated, inept, or accidental.
Practical number A practical number or panarithmic number is a positive integer n such that all smaller positive integers can be represented as sums of distinct divisors of n. For example, 12 is a practical number because all the numbers from 1 to 11 can be expressed as sums of its divisors 1, 2, 3, and 6: as well as these divisors themselves, we have 4=3+1, 5=3+2, 7=6+1, 8=6+2, 9=6+3, 10=6+3+1, and 11=6+3+2.
Practical philosophy The division of philosophy into a practical and a theoretical discipline has its origin in Aristotle's natural philosophy and moral philosophy categories. In Sweden and Finland courses in theoretical and practical philosophy are taught separately, and are separate degrees.
Practical Performance Car Magazine Practical Performance Car Magazine ("PPC") is a British car magazine published monthly by Blockhead Media. The magazine uses the strap-lines "Performance Tuning for Grown Ups" and "Building, tuning & buying real-world performance cars"magazine takes an expert DIY approach to its stated interest areas (above), covering topics in three distinct sections.
Practical shooting Practical shooting is a sport which challenges an individual's ability to shoot rapidly and accurately with a full power handgun, rifle, and/or shotgun. To do this, shooters take on obstacle-laden shooting courses called stages, some requiring many shots to complete and some just a handful.
Practical Theology Practical theology or applied theology consists of several related sub-fields: applied theology, such as missions, evangelism, pastoral psychology or the psychology of religion, church growth, homiletics, spiritual formation, pastoral theology, spiritual direction, spiritual theology, theology of justice and peace, and similar areas. It includes advocacy theology, such as the various theologies of liberation (of the oppressed in general, of the disenfranchised, of women, of immigrants, and black theology).
Practice Direction In English law, a Practice Direction is a supplemental protocol to rules of civil and criminal procedure in the Courts. The Civil Procedure Rules 1998 contains a large number of Practice Directions which give practical advice on how to interpret the rules themselves.
Practice chanter The bagpipe practice chanter is a double reed woodwind instrument in appearance somewhat like that of a recorder. Although it can be played as an instrument in its own right, its main function is as an adjunct to the bagpipe.
Practice in Christianity Practice in Christianity (also Training in Christianity) is a work by 19th century philosopher Søren Kierkegaard. It was published on September 27, 1850 under the pseudonym Anti-Climacus, the author of The Sickness Unto Death.
Practice management Practice Management Software (PMS) is a category of software that deals with the day-to-day operations of a medical practice. Such software frequently allows users to capture patient demographics, schedule appointments, maintain lists of insurance payers, perform billing tasks, and generate reports.
Practice Makes Music Practice Makes Music is the 20th episode in season 1 in the Barney and Friends television show which airs on PBS. The episode features Bob West as the voice of Barney, West was featured on the show from 1992 - 2001.
Practice of law In its most general sense, the practice of law involves giving legal advice to clients, drafting legal documents for clients, and representing clients in legal negotiations and court proceedings such as lawsuits, and is applied to the professional services of a lawyer or Attorney at Law, barrister, solicitor or civil law notary. However, there is a substantial amount of overlap between the practice of law and various other professions where clients are represented by agents.
Practice pad A practice pad is a type of percussion pad used by drummers for rehearsal and training. The surface of a practice pad is commonly made of rubber or silicon, thus simulating the bounce of a drum without producing the loud noise of an acoustic performance drum (such as a snare drum).
Practice Statement Until 1966, the House of Lords in the United Kingdom was bound to follow all of its previous decisions under the principle of stare decisis, even if this created "injustice" and "unduly restrict(s) the proper development of the law" (London Tramways Co. v London City Council [1898] AC 375).
Practice-based research network A practice-based research network (PBRN) is a group of health care providers or medical clinics that are typically practicing in non-university based community environments that are networked for the purpose of examining and evauluating the health care processes that occur in real world practices. PBRNs are characterized by an organizational framework that transcends a single practice or study.
Practicum A practicum is a college course, often in a specialized field of study, that is designed to give students supervised practical application of a previously studied theory. Practicums are common for education majors.
Practising Law Institute Practising Law Institute (PLI)is a non-profit continuing legal education organization chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, founded in 1933.Its mission is to provide training in the law to lawyers and allied professionals and it accomplishes this through the provision of seminars, live and online, as well as publications, print and online which reach more than 100,000 registrants and readers annually.
Pradakshina Pradakshina, meaning circumambulation, consists of walking around in a circle as a form of worship in Hindu temples ceremonies in India. The devotees walk around the sanctum sanctorum, the innermost chamber of the shrine housing the the temple deity.
Pradal Serey Pradal Serey (Khmer: ;English: Khmer Boxing) is the name of the centuries old kickboxing martial arts of Cambodia. Pradal Serey is the Khmer style of a system of Indochinese martial arts known universally worldwide as Muay Thai.
Pradani Muthirulappa Pillai Pradani Muthirulappa Pillai (or Muthu Irulappa Pillai) of the 1700s was a famous minister of Ramnad during the reign of Muthuramalinga Sethupathy. As the king was a minor, just an infant, the pradani took over the controls of a languishing kingdom and brought order and a sense of well being by his careful planning and introduction of several tax and revenue reforms.
Pradeep Gandhi Pradeep Gandhi (born 26 December, 1964) is a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. He represents the Rajnandgaon constituency of Chhattisgarh and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) political party.
Pradeep Jayaprakashdaran Pradeep Sri Jayaprakashdaran (born 13 January 1984, Colombo) is a Sri Lankan cricketer from the city of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka. He has played one One-day International to date, against India in the group stage of the 2005 Indian Oil Cup.
Pradeep Kar Pradeep Kar is an Indian businessman who is the founder, chairman and managing director of Microland Microland is one of India’s leading providers of outsourced IT infrastructure management and technical support services, employing more than 1,600 staff. Pradeep Kar is the 2006 President of the Bangalore] chapter of [[The Indus Entrepreneurs|The IndUS Entrepreneurs (TiE).
Pradesh Congress Committee The elected committee that directs the Congress Party in an Indian state is known as a PCC, or Pradesh Congress Committee. It is elected by card-holding members of the Congress, the world's largest political organisation, and in turn elects State Congress Presidents and delegates to the All India Congress Committee.
Pradhan Senadhipati Pradhan Senadhipati is a supreme military rank of the Nepal military intended to be held solely by the King of Nepal. The rank outranks the Field Marshal rank of Pradhan Senapati and is considered to be a rank held by the Commander in Chief of Nepal.
Pradhan Senapati Pradhan Senapati, literally meaning "Chief General" (with the word Pradhan meaning "Chief) but usually translated as "Chief of the Army Staff", is the title of the professional head of the Royal Nepalese Army. The rank is considered to be an equivalent of a General of the Army.
Pradip Krishen Pradip Krishen directed some well-known films (Massey Sahib, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones) before he became a Naturalist and eco-botanist in 1995. He taught himself field Botany and began the project of identifying and photographing Delhi's tree flora, walking extensively throughout the city and the Ridge.
Prado Regional Park Prado Regional Park is a 2000-acre park in Chino, California within the jurisdiction of San Bernardino County. It offers fishing, a shooting range (site of the 1984 Olympic shooting venue), archery, camping, and a golf course.
Prador The Prador are a fictional alien race, created by Neal Asher in his Polity Universe series of science-fiction books. The Prador are crustaceans but gain size over time with the oldest being many times larger then a human.
Pradosha Pradosha pooja means the worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati during the evening twilight or sandhya kala when the tithi is the 13th tithi which is called as Trayodashi. This is the 13th day from the New Moon (Amavasya) or Full Moon (Poornima).
Praed Street Praed Street (pronounced 'prayd', rhymes with 'laid') is a street in London's Paddington district (now part of the City of Westminster, most notable for the fact that Paddington Station is situated on it. It runs straight in a west-south-west direction from Edgware Road to Craven Road, Spring Street and Eastbourne Terrace and was originally laid out in the early 19th century, being built up in 1828.
Praelector At the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, a praelector is a Fellow of a college. They formally present students during their matriculation and the graduation ceremony at Cambridge, especially during the Congregation of the Regent House when degrees are conferred.
Praemium Imperiale The Praemium Imperiale (Japanese 高松宮殿下記念世界文化賞) is a prize for artists that has been awarded since 1989 at the suggestion of the Emperor of Japan. It is intended to be a "Nobel Prize in art" and an expansion on the Nobel Prize in Literature to other fields of fine art.
Praemunire Praemunire (an error, from Latin præmonere, to pre-admonish or forewarn), was an offence in English law that took its name from the introductory words of the writ of summons issued to the defendant to answer the charge, "Præmunire facias A.B.
Praeneste fibula The Praeneste fibula or Præneste fibula (the "brooch of Palestrina") is a golden brooch that was once thought to be the earliest surviving specimen of the Latin language, but is now thought by most scholars to have been a hoax.
Praetexta A Praetexta or Praetexta Fabula was a category of Roman tragedy which dealt with the themes of historical Roman figures, instead of the conventional Greek myths. Writers of praetextae included Ennius, Pacuvius and Accius.
Praetor Praetor was a title granted by the government of Ancient Rome to men acting in one of two official capacities: the commander of an army, either before it was mustered or more typically in the field, or an elected magistrate assigned duties that varied depending on the historical period. The magistracy was called the praetura (praetorship).
Praetorian Guard The Praetorian Guard (in Latin: praetoriani) comprised a special force of bodyguards used by Roman Emperors. Before the emperors, the guard was employed under generals, dating at least to the Scipio family — around 275 BC.
Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum The Praetorian prefecture of Illyricum (also termed simply the Prefecture of Illyricum) was one of four large Praetorian prefectures into which the Late Roman Empire was divided. The administrative centre of prefecture was Sirmium.
Praetutii The Praetutii (Greek: , Ptolemy; Eth. , Polybius), were an ancient tribe of central Italy, who occupied a district of Picenum, bounded by the river Vomanus (modern Vomano) on the south and apparently by the stream called by Pliny the Albula on the north.
Praful Praful is a recent acid jazz mixture band that uses a multitude of instruments, from tenor and soprano saxophones to Indian bamboo flutes, pandeiros, Fender Rhodes and many other exotic instruments. Two of the CDs One Day Deep and Pyramid in Your Backyard have won many awards and worldwide recognition.
Prafulla Chandra Roy Prafulla Chandra Roy () was a Bengali academician, who spoke of entrepreneurship and himself showed that way. He was born on August 2, 1861,in the village Raruli-Katipara, in Khulna District (now in Bangladesh) and died on June 16, 1944.
Prafulla Kumar Mahanta Prafulla Kumar Mahanta (born 1952) was the leader of the Assam Movement, a former Chief Minister of Assam (two terms) and a former president of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), a major political party in the Indian state of Assam. He is currently the president of the AGP(P) political party.
Pragati Express The 2125/2126 Pragati Express (Marathi: प्रगती एक्स्प्रेस) is an Indian Railways express train that plies daily between the cities of Pune and Mumbai in India. It comes under the Central Railway zone and is one of the six point-to-point express trains that carry thousands of passengers daily between Pune and Mumbai, the other five being Sinhagad Express, Deccan Queen, Deccan Express, Indrayani Express and Intercity Express.
Pragati Maidan Pragati Maidan (Hindi:प्रगती मैदान, literally "progress grounds") is a venue for large exhibitions in New Delhi. It is a huge complex with contemporary design and is surrounded by greenery.
Pragatisheel Bahujan Samaj Party Pragatisheel Bahujan Samaj Party, splinter-group of Bahujan Samaj Party in Madhya Pradesh. PBSP was formed on October 27 1999, when four out of eleven BSP members of the legislative assembly of Madhya Pradesh broke away.
Pragjyotisha Kingdom Pragjyotisha was a mythological kingdom first mentioned in the Hindu epics and later Hindu literature. According to later renditions of the epic, King Bhagadatta ruled the kingdom during the time of the Kurukshetra War where he met his death.
Pragma once In the C and C++ programming languages, #pragma once is a non-standard but widely supported preprocessor directive designed to cause the current source file to be included only once in a single compilation. Thus, #pragma once serves the same purpose as include guards, but in less code and without the possibility for name clashes.
Pragmatic maxim The pragmatic maxim, also known as the maxim of pragmatism or the maxim of pragmaticism, is a maxim of logic formulated by Charles Sanders Peirce. Serving as a normative recommendation or a regulative principle in the normative science of logic, its function is to guide the conduct of thought toward the achievement of its purpose, advising the addressee on an optimal way of "attaining clearness of apprehension".
Pragmatic sanction A pragmatic sanction is a sovereign's solemn decree on a matter of primary importance and has the force of fundamental law. In the late history of the Holy Roman Empire it referred more specifically to an edict issued by the Emperor.
Pragmatic Sanction of 1713 The Pragmatic Sanction of 1713, a legal mechanism designed to ensure that the Austrian throne and Habsburg lands would be inherited by Emperor Charles VI's daughter, Maria Theresa, was part of the law of the house of Austria.
Pragmatic Sanction of 1830 The Pragmatic Sanction of 1830 (), issued March 29 1830 by King Ferdinand VII of Spain, ratified a Decree of 1789 by Charles IV of Spain, which had replaced the semi-Salic system established by Philip V of Spain with the mixed succession system that predated the Bourbon monarchy (see also Carlism).
Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges The Pragmatic Sanction of Bourges, issued by King Charles VII of France, on July 7, 1438, required a General Church Council, with authority superior to that of the pope, to be held every ten years, required election rather than appointment to ecclesiastical offices, prohibited the pope from bestowing, and profiting from, benefices, and limited appeals to Rome.
Pragmatic theory of information The pragmatic theory of information (PTOI) is a set of concepts and principles for defining, measuring, and tracking the time evolution of information. PTOI is derived from Charles Sanders Peirce's general theory of signs and inquiry.
Pragmatic theory of truth Pragmatic theory of truth refers to those accounts, definitions, and theories of the concept truth that distinguish the philosophies of pragmatism and pragmaticism. The conception of truth in question varies along lines that reflect the influence of several thinkers, initially and notably, Charles Sanders Peirce, William James, and John Dewey, but a number of common features can be identified.
Pragmatic Training Pragmatic Training is an Australian staff education and training centre that provides certification in key services sectors. It has locations in Melbourne, but delivers courses Australia wide, including in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.
Pragmaticism Pragmaticism is a term used by Charles Sanders Peirce for his pragmatic philosophy after 1905, in order to distance himself and it from pragmatism, the original name, which had been used in a manner he did not approve of in the "literary journals". He said that he coined it because it was "ugly enough to be safe from kidnappers" (CP 5.
Pragmatism Pragmatism, as a school of philosophy, is a collection of many different ways of thinking. Most of the thinkers who describe themselves as pragmatists point to some connection with practical consequences or real effects as vital components of both meaning and truth.
Prague 1 Prague 1, formally the Prague 1 Municipal District (Městská čast Praha 1), is a second-tier municipality in Prague. It is co-extensive with the national administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name.
Prague 2 Prague 2, formally the Prague 2 Municipal District (Městská čast Praha 2), is a second-tier municipality in Prague. It is co-extensive with the national administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name.
Prague 3 Prague 3, formally the Prague 3 Municipal District (Městská čast Praha 3), is a second-tier municipality in Prague. It is co-extensive with the national administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name.
Prague Astronomical Clock The Prague Astronomical Clock or Prague Orloj (, ) is a medieval astronomical clock located in Prague at , the capital of the Czech Republic. The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town City Hall in the Old Town Square and is a popular tourist attraction.
Prague Autumn International Music Festival Prague Autumn International Music Festival is the second largest classical music festval in Prague held annually in September. It is organised under the auspices of Václav Klaus, president of the Czech republic and is co-produced by the City of Prague.
Prague Castle The Prague Castle (Czech: PraĹľskĂ˝ hrad) is the castle in Prague where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The crown jewels of the Bohemian Kingdom are kept here.
Prague Fringe Festival Prague Fringe Festival is an annual event held every May in Prague, Czech Republic. Fringe Festival,on the model of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, permits to more than 150 artists (in about 37 shows), to produce a wide variety of interesting works in alternative theatre, or entertainment (not of the mainstream).
Prague Chamber Choir The Prague Chamber Choir (PraĹľskĂ˝ komornĂ­ sbor) is a Czech choir founded in 1990 by singers of the Prague Philharmonic Choir. It has given concerts in Australia, Brazil, Israel, Japan, Lebanon and many European countries.
Prague International Marathon The Prague International Marathon or PIM is a race in the city of Prague Czech Republic, held every year in May. In only one decade (since 1995) the marathon became one of the most significant races in the world.
Prague International Organ Festival Prague International Organ Festival is a festival for organ lovers, held annually in Prague, presenting a series of concerts by well-known organ virtuosos from all over the world - such as Kristiaan Seynhaave (2005). The venue where the concerts are held is the stunning baroque St.
Prague Linguistic Circle The Prague Linguistic Circle or "Prague school" (French Cercle linguistique de Prague, Czech Pražský lingvistický kroužek) was an influential group of literary critics and linguists in Prague. Its proponents developed methods of structuralist literary analysis during the years 1928–1939.
Prague Manifesto The Prague Manifesto (in Russian: Пражский Манифест) is a document that was created by several members of the Committee for the Liberation of the Peoples of Russia, an anti-communist coalition of former Soviet military and citizens who aimed to overthrow Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin and establish a democratic government in Russia, in alliance with Nazi Germany during the Second World War.
Prague Manifesto (Esperanto) The Prague Manifesto (or Manifesto de Prago) is a set of seven widely-shared principles of the Esperanto movement. It was drafted at the 1996 World Congress of Esperanto which occurred in Prague by officials from UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and attendees of the congress.
Prague Metronome The Metronome is a giant, functional metronome located overlooking the Vltava River and the city center of Prague. It was erected in 1991, and stands on the plinth left vacant by the destruction of an enormous monument to former Soviet leader Josef Stalin (the monument was destroyed in 1962).
Prague Offensive The Prague Offensive May 6—May 11, 1945 (Russian:Пражская наступательная операция, Prazhskaya nastupatelnaya operacia, Prague offensive operation) was the last major battle of World War II on the Eastern Front. During the battle, Prague was liberated, and the troops of Army Group Center that did not surrender after the capitulation of Germany were captured (~850,000).
Prague Security Studies Institute The Prague Security Studies Institute (PSSI) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in early 2002 to advance the building of a just, secure, democratic, free-market society in the Czech Republic and other post-communist states.
Prague Spring The Prague Spring (Czech: Pražské jaro, Slovak: Pražská jar) was a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia starting January 5 1968 when Alexander Dubček came to power, and running until August 21 of that year when the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies (except for Romania) invaded the country.
Prague Spring International Music Festival The Prague Spring International Music Festival (Czech: Mezinárodní hudební festival Pražké jaro) is a permanent showcase for outstanding performing artists, symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles of the world. The first festival was held under the patronage of Czechoslovak president Edvard Beneš, and its organizing committee was made up of important figures in Czech musical life.
Prague State Opera Prague State Opera (Czech: Státní opera Praha), is an opera and ballet company in Prague, Czech Republic, and is one of the most important companies in the Europe. Until 1945 it was named the New German Theatre where great musicians of the world music history as Gustav Mahler, Alexander Zemlinsky, Georg Széll, Richard Strauss, Enrico Caruso, Beniamino Gigli, Lilli Lehmann, Maria Jeritza, Leo Slezak and others performed.
Prague underground (culture) Prague underground was an underground culture developed in Prague, Czechoslovakia in the late 1960s and 1970s during the Czechoslovak normalization. The movement was characterized by resistance against conformity, conventions, and consumerism.
Prague Zoo Prague Zoo is a zoo in Prague, Czech Republic. It was founded in 1931 with the goal to "advance the study of zoology, protect wildlife, and educate the public" in the district of Troja in the north of Prague.
Pragyan Pragyan is the Annual Science and Technology Festival of National Institute of Technology Tiruchirapalli (NITT), Tiruchirapalli(India). Pragyan is held every January/February over a period of four days on the NIT Trichy campus.
Prahlad Friedman Prahlad "Spirit Rock" Friedman (born May 20, 1979) is an American professional poker player from Los Angeles, California.won a World Series of Poker] (WSOP) bracelet in [[2003 World Series of Poker|2003 in the $1,500 pot limit hold'em event earning him $109,400.
Prahlad Keshav Atre Prahlad Keshav Atre (13-Aug-1898 to 13-Jun-1969), better known as Acharya Atre, was an Indian playwright and novelist in the Marathi language, and a major contributor to Marathi literature. His works range from plays to sonnets to verse parodies, and have influenced many later Marathi literateurs.
Prahlada Prahlada is a character from the Puranic texts of Hinduism, wherein he is famed for his exclusive devotion (bhakti) to Vishnu, despite attempts in the story by his father, Hiranyakashipu to turn him to the contary. He is considered a mahajana, or great devotee, by followers of Vaishnava traditions and is of special importance to devotees of Narasimha avatar.
Prahok Prahok is a type of crushed, salted and fermented fish paste (usually of mud fish) that can be used in Cambodian cuisine as a seasoning or a condiment (usually the latter). It originated as a way of preserving fish during the longer months when fresh fish was not available in abundant supply in Cambodia.
Prahova Valley Prahova Valley (Romanian: Valea Prahovei) is the valley where the Prahova river makes its way between the Bucegi and the Baiului Mountains, in the Carpathian Mountains, Romania. It is a tourist region, situated about 100 km north of the capital city of Bucharest.
Prahran Football Club Prahran Football Club (Prahran Footy Club, PFC, PAFC and PSFC) is an Australian rules football club based at Toorak Park at the corner of High Street and Orrong Road in Prahran, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In 2006, the club competes in D Division of the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA).
Prachai Leophai-ratana Prachai Leophai-ratana is a controversial Thai business who founded Thai Petrochemical Industry (TPI). An outspoken critic of Thaksin Shinawatra, he joined Snoh Thienthong's Pracharaj Party as its secretary-general prior to the coup that overthrew Thaksin's government.
Prachanda Prachanda (Nepali: प्रचण्ड pracaṇḍa, born Pushpa Kamal Dahal on December 11, 1954) is the leader of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). The CPN (M) leads the Nepalese People's Army, of which Prachanda is the leader as well.
Prachanda Path Prachanda Path refers to the ideology of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), which forms a Nepalese version of Maoism named after the leader of the Communist Party, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, commonly known as "Prachanda". Prachanda Path is partially inspired by the example of the Shining Path (Communist Party of Peru).
Prachin Buri River The Prachin Buri River(Thai แม่น้ำปราจีนบุรี) begins at the confluence of the Phra Prong, Hanuman and Prachantakham rivers in Amphoe Kabin Buri, Prachin Buri province. It passes Amphoe Si Maha Phot, Mueang Prachin Buri and Ban Sang.
Praia Praia (Portuguese for "beach", also in Capeverdean Crioulo or Badiu or ALUPEC or ALUPEK), population 113,664 (2005), is the capital of Cape Verde, an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean west of Senegal. It lies on Santiago island in the Sotavento archipelago.
Praia da Chave Praia de Chava (Capeverdean Crioulo: Praia di Txavi or Txabi, SĂŁo Vicente: Praia d' Tchave) is a point beach covering the western coastline of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. Its total length is approximately 10 km and it extends from the island's westernmost point to approximately 1 km south of the island capital of Sal Rei, its dunes extend 500 to 700 m into the island.
Praia das Gatas Praia das Gatas (last part: Portuguese meaning cat, also in the Capeverdean Crioulo forms of ALUPEC/ALUPEK and the SĂŁo Vicente: Praia d' Santa MĂłnica) is a beach covering the northeastern coastline of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. Its total length is approximately 10 km and it extends from the area east of Norte to the island's northeasternmost point.
Praia de Burgau Praia de Burgau, located in the town of Burgau is a small but frequent beach during the summer. Because of its hills surrounding the beach, it protects from the frequent north wind in this area of Algarve making it very pleasant for most of the people.
Praia de Santa MĂłnica Praia de Santa MĂłnica (last part: Portuguese meaning Saint Monica, Capeverdean Crioulo: Praia di Santa MĂłnika, SĂŁo Vicente: Praia d' Santa MĂłnica) is a point beach covering the southwestern coastline of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde. Its total length is approximately 15 km and it extends from the island's westernmost point (Varandinha) to the island's southernmost point.

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