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video of the day

Mona, aka ShpongledHoops, is "hooping on a Schpongled Day."

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trick of the week

While it takes her a few attempts, and will likely challenge most of us in making many more, here's Sharna Rose demonstrating her latest trick, an impressive combination maneuver. She says, "I know that the hoop should roll down my extended arm first.. I'll get there eventually." With some practice maybe you will too.

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track of the week
eric prydz: pjanoo

This week's hoop track is by Eric Prydz and it's his new release called "Pjanoo" and it's so hooptastic we can hardly stand it. We've added the original club mix to our listening station up top - and you can check it out and listen to and download other mixes on iTunes by clicking:

Eric Prydz - Pjanoo - EP - Pjanoo (Club Mix)

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Chinese Prison Hoop Off

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These inmates in China are having a hula-hoop competition at a prison in Luoyang, Henan Province. (Thanks Jeffrey)

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Posted April 7, 2008 2:34 AM |

Comments

Now that is cool! He looks so happy ... and that makes me happy. I wonder about the story behind this picture. I mean, China is not known for letting prisoners "play". In fact, hula hooping used to be against the law in China. I'd be so interested to know more about this.

Posted by: Caroleeena | April 7, 2008 5:37 PM

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