Vivian Chow WongThe Shanghai International Debutante Ball

Vivian Chow WongThe Shanghai International Debutante Ball

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Waldorf Astoria Shanghai – a legendary icon of social prestige and glamour – hosted the first-ever Shanghai International Debutante Ball

Reigniting a grand British social tradition in Shanghai, the inaugural Shanghai International Debutante Ball was held at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund on 7 January, 2012.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai is inspired by the original Waldorf Astoria in New York, which has hosted the city’s glamorous high society at its annual Debutante Ball for over 50 years.

Thirteen specially invited young ladies from the United States, France, United Kingdom and Greater China made their high-society debut in the hotel’s opulent marble halls. The 2012 Debutantes, aged between 16 and 25, each come from prominent families around the world. As well as an esteemed lineage, they were selected according to their personal accomplishments and graceful demeanour. The two Chinese Debutantes were Vivien Lee from Hong Kong and Jen Hau from Taiwan.

A gourmet sit-down banquet for 160 VIP guests and Debutante family members was held in the Grand Ballroom of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai. Dressed in traditional white couture, the Debutantes then descended the hotel’s sweeping antique staircase to the Marble Foyer for the ceremony. This was followed by cake cutting and dancing late into the evening.

“The Waldorf Astoria Shanghai was the ideal venue to host our inaugural International Debutante Ball in Asia. The Waldorf Astoria name has been associated with Debutante Balls in New York and Europe for over half a century, and Waldorf Astoria Shanghai’s historic building has represented the pinnacle of British high-society in Shanghai since the early 1900s,” said Vivian Chow Wong, founder of the Shanghai International Debutante Ball.

The Shanghai International Debutante Ball is founded and managed by Vivian Chow Wong, creator of the May Ball, the only ball brand in China. An extension of the traditions and etiquettes of British Debutante Balls dating back to 1780, the Shanghai International Debutante Ball has the full backing of authorities on British upper-class social culture, and was overseen by official Choreographers and Directors of Protocol. Esteemed high-society leaders, and former debutantes, Jennie Hallam-Peel and Patricia Woodall were the 2012 Ball’s Officiating Guests of Honour.

The 2012 Debutante Ball was sponsored by Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, KOTUR handbags and image creation consultant, Kim Robinson.... READ MORE

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Noel Leung Miss Hong Kong's second runner-up denies affair 2012

Noel Leung Miss Hong Kong's second runner-up denies affair 2012

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Shocking accusations were made earlier that former Miss Hong Kong's second runner-up, Noel Leung had been cheating on her husband, Hong Kong actor Gary Chan for a restaurateur named Brian Wong.

Based on TVB News World, Noel stressed that the two were just classmates – treating the false allegations as if it was a joke. Her husband had also responded through a text message sharing that the couple had mutual trust in each other.

Such rumours shocked many artists as Noel had been said to possess a 'good wife' and motherly image. Two days ago, the former pageant contestant came forward and said, "I'm very surprised! In my 22-year career, this was the first time I graced tabloid covers!" while also stating her reasoning of not responding earlier was due to her busy schedule.

The 43-year-old had not expected such tale on herself to be published when she realised tabloid photographers capturing images of her. "We went to the same class. All the students get along very well. Brian's restaurant in the Central district is the place where we often gather together," she explained.

Rumours that she and Brian had entered the storage room together were also untrue; as claimed by the Macau-born actress. Showing little knowledge of Brian's Weibo blog post and allegations of flirtatious messages with the restaurateur, Noel had publicized that she will not end her friendship with Brian over some petty rumours.

"I'm a very warm person. In my 22-year career, I have never had this kind of rumour. I feel that linking arms and hugging are normal friendly behaviour, but you may feel surprised," said Noel adding that she had a healthy understanding with her husband, Gary Chan.... READ MORE

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alyssa bustamante punished with life in prison with the possibility of parole.

alyssa bustamante punished with life in prison with the possibility of parole

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When Alyssa Bustamante committed brutal murder she was just 15-yearsold. Some people have wondered if a juvenile committed the crime, or an adult.

No parent would ever suggest that their 15-year-old is an adult. But, in the eyes of the justice system and the victim's family, a child isn't a child any more when a murder is committed. NewsChannel 5's Art Holliday spoke to a local attorney about crime, punishment, and rehabilitation, and how complicated it gets when children are punished like adults.

"In her own words premeditated, thought out, she thought about it she wrote about it, she seemed to enjoy it based upon her own words. Then it's a simple equation for people, she should be punished severely for that crime," said Attorney Paul D'Agrosa.

And Alyssa Bustamante will be severely punished with life in prison with the possibility of parole.

D'Agrosa wonders about the psychiatric treatment Bustamante may or may not receive while incarcerated.

"Is society better served by putting her in a juvenile justice facility where she will be institutionalized and treated and rehabilitated and apparently her mental issues dealt with? I would say in a lot of cases yes, but when you're talking about murder most people would say no," said D'Agrosa. "When a vicious crime is committed by a young offender, society struggles with what to do. Should a 15-year-old who murders be punished like an adult? Should society's response be different for a juvenile offender? These are not easy questions to answer."

But what about when it's a child who murders another child? How could someone so young do something so horrible? Those are the questions many of us are asking.

"Some would say that's easy to figure out. Punish her, send her to prison for as long as possible. Don't worry about what happens later on in her life. I don't take that view and a lot of people don't in the criminal justice system," said D'Agrosa.

There was one issue D'Agrosa kept coming back to; because Bustamante could be paroled at some point, her long term future will depend on what kind of psychiatric care she'll receive behind bars... READ MORE

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Happy Girl パパのいうことを聞きなさい, filament, happy girl 歌詞, 喜多村英梨 happy girl, happy girl mp3

Happy Girl パパのいうことを聞きなさい, filament, happy girl 歌詞, 喜多村英梨 happy girl, happy girl mp3

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喜多村英梨さん「Happy Girl」発売

昨 日は、20時過ぎに秋葉原に着きました。　とても個人的になんですけどね、わたくしはここんとこ、20時前後に辿り着くパターンが多いもので、21時・ 22時まで営業されるお店があるのはとてもありがたいのです。　そしてさらには20時半まで営業のお店も絶妙な時間まで開いててよかった～な感じなので す。　ソフマップ本館さん以外のお店も何気に20時半くらいまで営業されてたりなんかして。　ゲームとかアニメBDをソフマップさんで予約することの多い わたくしとしては、発売日当日なんかは早く行かなきゃ～とか思うんですが、仕事帰りに寄ってもまだ結構大丈夫でして、助かります。。。
そんなことを思いつつ、この日はアキバ☆ソフマップ1号館さんやゲーマーズさん、ヨドバシカメラマルチメディアAkibaさんを巡るのでした～













ということで、この日発売になりました、TVアニメ「パパのいうことを聞きなさい！」のOP曲、キタエリこと喜多村英梨さんの3rdシングル「Happy Girl」 の初回限定盤を購入してきましたよ～♪　曲が明るくて楽しげでかわいい曲ですし、ずっとTVCMで、キタエリさん出演のかわいいPVだなぁと思ってたら、 初回限定盤にこのPVのDVDがつくと聞いて、飛びついておきましたｗ　キタエリさんのいろいろなお召物姿を堪能できます（｀･ω･´）ゲーマーズさんで 購入しましたら、購入特典としてオフィシャルブロマイドカード頂きました。
というか、ゲーマーズさん5階で開催中の「パパのいうことを聞きなさい！ミュージアム」で購入したんです。　ついでに、コミック版のパパ聞き！も買ったん ですよ（･∀･）ミュージアムショップではお買い物1,000円毎に1回、パパ聞き！グッズが当たるくじ引きができます。　CDと一緒にコミック買ったら 2回くじ引きできることになり・・・
結果は2回とも、7等のキャストサインブロマイドカードでしたよｗ　いいじゃまいか。
あとクリアカードも頂けます！
最後のは、ヨドバシカメラマルチメディアAkibaさんで購入した、スマートフォン用ウェットティッシュです。　帯電防止効果があり、埃が付きにくくなる のだとか。　この季節はポケットとか入れてたりすると静電気のせいで埃だらけになり、吹きとばしたり手で払ったくらいでは落ちないですからね・・・

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Thaipusam 2012 celebrated during the full moon in the Hindu calendar

Thaipusam 2012 celebrated during the full moon in the Hindu calendar

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Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar. It is normally held in the last week of January or the beginning of February, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon and planets.

A pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga, who represents virtue, youth and power, on a silver chariot led by more then 60 Kavadis adorned with peacock feathers from Little India to the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple atop the hill of Waterfall Road.

On the day before (6th of February) old coconuts are smashed along the roads where the Chariot procession will take place.

During Thaipusam day in Penang (7th of February) ,devotees go through a physical endurance of being skewered and pierced on the back and front of their bodies by hooks with miniature urns as an act of penance. Majority of the devotees who go through this act are Indians but Chinese, Sikh and other visitors can also be seen taking part in this act of faith which leaves many devotees and observers alike, spiritually transformed.

In celebration, more than 100 beautifully-decorated make-shift stalls, are erected along Waterfall Road road where charitable Chinese and Indian families give out bottled water, fruits, sweet, buns and prepared sweetened and sour rice to devotees. Thunderous loud music, singing, dancing and the beating of drums of devotional songs by their supporters can be seen and heard far and wide throughout the entire vicinity of the festival.

Upon reaching the temple, devotees will fulfill their vows, offer thanksgiving prayers and penance to Lord Muruga. The chariot is then scheduled for a return trip (8th of February) to start from the temple on the same evening and reach Kovil Veedu before dawn the following day.

This festival of rich culture and deep tradition is an 'out of this world' experience which draws a massive crowd of tens of thousands to these streets in Penang yearly. Visitors especially from outside Malaysia are encouraged to experience this unique religious celebration.... READ MORE

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Adelyn HosehboTeenagers Social Media Lesson Singapore

Adelyn HosehboTeenagers Social Media Lesson Singapore

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many teenagers in my facebook account that are not concerned or mindful about what appears on their facebook pages or other social media platforms. I am worried for them because I know most of them take it has harmless fun. With the latest incident with Adelyn Hosehbo, I think it serves as a good warning to other teenagers – be more mindful with what you want the world to see!

1. Do not add hundreds and thousands of “random” friends on your facebook unless you don’t mind not knowing who has access to your information. It really depends on how comfortable are you sharing your personal information online. With Adelyn Hosehbo’s facebook page, there are quite a few “friends” of hers that are mocking and scolding her publicly on facebook.

2. Check your facebook privacy settings. In Adelyn Hosehbo’s profile page, you don’t need to be her friend to see things posted on her wall. Again, how much would you want to show the world – while not knowing who is reading it.

3. Don’t post things that may potentially be harmful to yourself. Eg. Posting that you slapped your mother, stole a car, commited a murder… things like these should be kept to yourself. If I slapped my mother, I would probably be too ashamed to even tell my closest friends. Your potential employers might actually see all those on your facebook someday… Go get a diary if you really need to pen it down. I wonder if this generation people still use diary or not…

4. Don’t post your school for public to view if you are likely to get stomped. See now everyone in Singapore knows that Adelyn Hosehbo was from Marsling Secondary School. Not a very good image for your alma mater.

5. Last but not least……… If any readers reading this post has violent tendencies like Adelyn, please speak to your school counsellor or approach counselling centres near your home. A list of VWOs in Singapore can be found here http://www.ncss.org.sg/vwocorner/members_list.asp

I do not like STOMP as it is breeding an anonymous self-righteous vigilante platform as I voiced my opinion here before http://www.deadpris.com/2008/12/16/stomp-singapores-most-disgusting-seen/ but these kids should have seen it coming *sigh*... READ MORE

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Chingay Parade 2012 extravaganza of colour on Singpore

Chingay Parade 2012 extravaganza of colour on Singpore

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The annual Chingay parade celebrated its 40th anniversary this year.

The two-day event, held at the Pit Building beside the Singapore Flyer on Friday and Saturday, captivated spectators, young and old, with a plethora of colourful displays, floats and pyrotechnics.

Centred on the theme of Love, Care and Kindness Everywhere, the event featured a 360m waterway with performers making a splash and creating spectacular stunts and exhilarating acts with water. 

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Chrissie Chau Bikini Model 'Million Dollar in Beach Volleyball Movie 2012

Chrissie Chau Bikini Model 'Million Dollar in Beach Volleyball Movie 2012

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Chrissie Chau, bikini model and "Million Dollar Babe" of Hong Kong, is set to star in a new movie. The film, a drama about beach volleyball called Beach Spikes, sounds perfect for the model-turned-actress.

Chrissie Chau: Bikini Model 'Million Dollar Babe' to Star in Beach Volleyball MovieIn the movie, which begins airing on Sunday night on Starhub cable, Chau will continue to hone her acting chops playing a waitress named Sharon. She works at a restaurant owned by Kung Fu master Uncle Tao.

Ultimately, a group of beach volleyball players will play a game to win the use of their beloved beach in the film, and there are sure to be plenty of Chrissie Chau bikini shots to entice viewers to continue watching the movie. The model became famous by stripping down to her bikini in a Slim Beauty commercial while she walked the streets of Hong Kong.

Before the movie, Chau did not know how to play beach volleyball, but she spent three months learning. Of her experience with the movie, the bikini star said, "We were shooting on one of Hong Kong's most beautiful beaches and so it felt great. Learning volleyball was like returning back to my secondary school days. I think because of the exercise, everyone's stamina and body reflexes during that time were better too."

While she is ridiculed by others for being a "pseudo model" in Hong Kong, the actress appears to ignore the criticism and simply focus on doing the job she loves to do and doing well. This attitude seems to have served her well over the past few years, and hopefully she will continue in her success despite her detractors.... READ MORE

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すたどる！ 野田首相は消費税増税を「もっとも愚かで、もっとも無意味で、破壊的な経済政策」と国会で断言していた

すたどる！ 野田首相は消費税増税を「もっとも愚かで、もっとも無意味で、破壊的な経済政策」と国会で断言していた

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「マニフェスト、イギリスで始まりました。ルールがあるんです。書いてあることは命がけで実行する。書いてないことは、やらないんです。それがルールです。書いてないことを平気でやる。これっておかしいと思いませんか。書いてあったことは４年間何にもやらないで、書いてないことは平気でやる。それはマニフェストを語る資格がないというふうに、ぜひみなさん、思っていただきたいと思います」

これは、2009年の衆院選の際、当時の野田佳彦民主党幹事長代理がおこなった街頭演説の一部です。YouTubeで見ることができますので実物をじっくり見てやってください。→YouTube「野田総理　マニフェスト　書いてあることは命懸けで実行」

民主党のマニフェストに「消費税を増税する」と書かれたことは一度もありません。ところが、野田首相は今通常国会の施政方針演説で３月末までに消費税増税法案を国会に提出することを表明しました。野田首相自身の言葉どおり、「おかしい」政治家だし、「マニフェストを語る資格がない」政治家になったということですね。

それで、街頭演説だけじゃなく、国会でもいろいろ言っているんじゃないかと思って調べてみました。

2005年の衆院本会議で民主党を代表して質問に立った野田議員は、「ポマードで髪の毛を塗り固め、最近はいろいろなことを忘れてうそで顔を塗り固めている方が総理大臣だったころ、消費税を上げ、医療費を引き上げ、定率減税を引き下げて、風邪から治りかけていた日本経済を肺炎にしてしまいました。同じことをまた繰り返そうとしているんでしょうか」と指摘。この言葉は今の野田首相にそっくりそのままかえしてあげなければなりません。

また野田議員は、消費税増税を「もっとも愚かで、もっとも無意味で、破壊的な経済政策」（2005年衆院）と指摘したり、「消費税増税、特別減税の廃止、医療費の引き上げで９兆円ほどの国民負担になりました。景気の回復局面にあったときに、言ってみれば風邪から治りかけてきたときに冷たい水を浴びせて肺炎になってしまって、その後の日本経済はえらい目に遭ったという教訓があります」（2004年衆院）などと国会で述べています。

野田議員自身が指摘しているように橋本政権による消費税増税など９兆円の国民負担増は「もっとも愚かで、もっとも無意味で、破壊的な経済政策」でしたから、日本経済は「肺炎」になってしまいました。

今回の野田政権による消費税増税などの国民負担増は、日本経済を「肺炎」にした橋本政権時の1.8倍の16兆円です。加えて、下のグラフにあるように橋本政権時（1997年）より労働者の賃金は大きく低下し貧困層が増加しています。... READ MORE

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スマイルプリキュア プリキュア, スマイルプリキュア 声優, スマイル, 仮面ライダーフォーゼ, ゴーカイジャー 2月5日 2012

スマイルプリキュア プリキュア, スマイルプリキュア 声優, スマイル, 仮面ライダーフォーゼ, ゴーカイジャー 2月5日 2012

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2004年よりスタートした「プリキュア」シリーズも9年目に突入。その新シリーズ『スマイルプリキュア！』がABC・テレビ朝日系にて、いよいよ明日2月5日（日）8:30よりスタートする。『スマイルプリキュア！』では、「いつもスマイルでいればハッピーな未来が待っている！」を合言葉に、笑顔を絶やさず、力強く、あきらめずに懸命に頑張るプリキュアたちを描いていく。

今回、新しいプリキュアの声を演じる福圓美里（キュアハッピー／星空みゆき役）は、「出演が発表になったら、親戚や高校の時の友達などたくさんの方から連絡が来て、本当にスゴイ作品なのだと驚きました」と語り、作品への意気込み充分。また、田野アサミ（キュアサニー／日野あかね役）も「あかねは関西弁を使いますが、私も兵庫県の出身なので縁があるなと思っています。また、あかねがキュアサニーに変身する2月12日（日）は私の誕生日！情熱あふれるあかねから、その情熱をもらい、（放送のある）日曜の朝は太陽がサンサンと輝くような元気な朝にできたらいいなと思います」と意欲を見せている。

フレッシュなキャストの魅力にも注目したい『スマイルプリキュア！』は、2月5日（日）よりスタート。是非、お見逃しなく！

ABC・テレビ朝日系では、「プリキュア」新シリーズ『スマイルプリキュア！』（毎週日曜8:30～9:00）を2月5日（日）よりスタートさせる。放送に先駆け、新しいプリキュアの声を演じる福圓美里（キュアハッピー／星空みゆき役）、田野アサミ（キュアサニー／日野あかね役）、金元寿子（キュアピース／黄瀬やよい役）、井上麻里奈（キュアマーチ／緑川なお役）、西村ちなみ（キュアビューティ／青木れいか役）の5人が勢ぞろいし、東京・新宿のアフレコスタジオで記者会見に臨んだ。

2004年よりスタートした「プリキュア」シリーズも今作で9年目に突入。新シリーズ『スマイルプリキュア！』では、「いつもスマイルでいればハッピーな未来が待っている！」を合言葉に、笑顔を絶やさず、力強く、あきらめずに懸命に頑張るプリキュアたちを描いていく。

今回の起用について、福圓は「出演が発表になったら、親戚や高校の時の友達などたくさんの方から連絡が来て、本当にスゴイ作品なのだと驚きました」、田野は「あかねは関西弁を使いますが、私も兵庫県の出身なので縁があるなと思っています。また、あかねがキュアサニーに変身する2月12日（日）は私の誕生日！情熱あふれるあかねから、その情熱をもらい、（放送のある）日曜の朝は太陽がサンサンと輝くような元気な朝にできたらいいなと思います」、金元は「子どもたちのリアクションが直に感じられる、そんな作品に関われるのが嬉しいです。やよいは泣き虫だけど芯はしっかりしているので、一年間、やよいと一緒に成長していけたら嬉しいです」、井上は「声優になって一番やりたかったのが、変身ヒロインものだったので、その夢がかなって、泣いて喜ぶほど嬉しいです」、西村は「ビッグタイトルの作品をやらせてもらうのはプレッシャーでもありますが、子どもたちに笑顔や元気を届けられるよう、私たちも笑顔で、キュアビューティとともに成長していきたいです」と、それぞれ意気込みを語った。

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Li Chun 立春 and saving lives in the new year 2012

Li Chun 立春 and saving lives in the new year 2012

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Today 4 Feb, is Li Chun (立春). Traditionally, Li Chun is the day which the new year officially begins, according to the lunar calendar, even though this year's CNY day was on 23 Jan. So, the Water Dragon is officially here! Do ensure you do good deeds and have an auspicious day! I am sure I am going to have a very meaningful day later and I might blog about it too.

Yesterday, I found time to go donate blood at the Bloodbank in Singapore General Hospital. It has been a while since I last donated blood. I used to do it regularly a few years ago. This time I thought since it is the lunar new year, it would be good to do my part in saving lives, and to accumulate some merits. Also, it may prevent any mishap from happening to me throughout the new year (although I am not sure, but according to some soothsayers, they say that if one is meant to encounter any mishap or accident or sickness during the year, donating (losing) blood before that may sometimes just prevent the unfortunate event from happening!).

Truth be told, I have a little slight phobia of getting poked by the needle nowadays. This was from my previous experience when I did regular accupuncture sessions where I have many needles poking into my whole body at the same time. After some time, the phobia developed. Anyway, I always made sure I do not look at my arm, the spot where they were going to insert the needle. It was pretty fast as I squeezed out a pint of my blood in no time (about 10 minutes). During that time, I was actually chanting mantras, especially the Kuan Yin (Chenrezig) mantra and the Medicine Buddha mantra. Then afterwards I dedicated the merits of this act to those who are sick and suffering in pain and especially to those who are going to receive my blood.Here were the stuff I received with compliments from the Bloodbank afterwards. A snack of curry puff or sandwich, a bowl of red bean soup and a cup of Milo/tea/coffee. They also gave me a diary note book, a stress release ball (we actually squeeze it with the palm to pump out blood faster), as well as some Iron pills.

During my blood donation session, I was a little surprised to see that almost half of the donors there were actually not locals. Next time, if we are going to criticise our foreign comrades, I think we have to remind ourselves of some of the foreigners' selfless contribution to Singapore too, and be mindful of our speech. I would encourage you to donate blood if you are able to, to save the lives of those who need it. Pay it forward. Anyway, I am happy that I am in great health and strong to be able to do this blood donation. And I can do it again once every 3 months.

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Chingay Parade 2012 opens in a blaze of glory

The lights dimmed, a gong sounded, and the Chingay Parade 2012 opened with a blaze of torchbearers, fire pots and pyrotechnics.

Excitement filled the air as thousands of spectators watched and cheered the grand opening from their seats at the Pit Building.

The parade, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, has managed to draw spectators both old and new to the massive colour-filled spectacular.

Friday night's guest of honour, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, arrived by carriage as he made his way down a specially constructed 360m waterway accompanied by 330 multi-ethnic dancers and a chorus of sound effects.


CHINGAY @ HEARTLANDS 2012 SCHEDULE 
 

No	Date	Organiser	Venue	No of Floats
1	Chingay @ Chinatown CNY Celebrations 2012 Sunday 5 Feb 2012 (14th day of CNY) 6.30pm	Kreta Ayer - Kim Seng CCC	Chinatown	11 floats
2	Chingay @ Ang Mo Kio GRC & Sengkang West SMC Saturday 11 Feb 2012 (20th day of CNY) 6.30pm	Ang Mo Kio GRC and Sengkang SMC	Ang Mo Kio Hougang Teck Ghee Cheng San - Seletar Jln Kayu Yio Chu Kang and Kebun Baru	11 floats
3	Chingay @ Bt Panjang Town Saturday 18 Feb 2012 (27th day of CNY) 6.30pm	Bt Panjang Division	Bt Panjang Town	11 floats
4	Chingay @ Jurong GRC and Yuhua SMC Sunday 19 Feb 2012 (28th day of CNY) 6.30pm	Jurong GRC and Yuhua SMC	Yuhua Bt Batok East Bt Batok Central Jurong Central Jurong Spring Taman Jurong	11 floats

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魍魎の匣ラブプラス, マシコ・ピロ族, 京極堂, ぼくのメジャースプーン, おねがいティーチャー JAPAN 2012

魍魎の匣ラブプラス, マシコ・ピロ族, 京極堂, ぼくのメジャースプーン, おねがいティーチャー JAPAN 2012

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昭和39年。小説家の伊上洪作は長男であったが、幼少期に両親と離れて育てられたことから、母・八重に捨てられたという想いを抱き、八重とは距離を置いて生きてきた。しかし、父が亡くなったことで八重の“暮らし”が家族の問題となり、洪作は母と向き合うようになる。薄れゆく記憶の中、母・八重の口からこぼれる“息子への愛”。その想いが母と子を繋いでいく――。

第35回モントリオール世界映画祭で審査員特別グランプリを獲得した、感涙のドラマ『わが母の記』が4月28日（土）より全国にて公開される。昭和の文豪・井上靖が自身の人生、家族の実話をもとに綴った自伝的小説「わが母の記～花の下・月の光・雪の面～」（講談社文芸文庫所蔵）を原作に、『伝染歌』や『魍魎の匣（もうりょうのはこ）』の原田眞人監督がメガホンを取った本作。主人公の洪作役には、『聯合艦隊司令長官　山本五十六 ―太平洋戦争70年目の真実―』、『キツツキと雨』など話題作への出演が続く、役所広司。母・八重を情緒たっぷりに演じるのは、名作に多数出演しているベテラン女優、樹木希林。そのほか宮崎あおい、三國連太郎、キムラ緑子、ミムラなど豪華なキャストが集結し、珠玉の愛の物語を織り成している。

こちらの公開に先駆けて、シネマカフェ独占『わが母の記』試写会に35組70名様をご招待！　当日は、映画にちなんで「家族との思い出の品」をお持ちいただいた方に、映画グッズのプレゼントも。... READ MORE

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AKB0048 米沢瑠美, 平嶋夏海,AKB0048」主演メンバー9名の配役発表

AKB0048 米沢瑠美, 平嶋夏海,AKB0048」主演メンバー9名の配役発表

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AKB48をモチーフにした初のTVアニメ『AKB0048』（今春放送開始）の主人公9人を演じる“声優選抜”の配役が1日、決定した。昨年12月、AKBグループ総勢200人参加のオーディションの中から最終審査で選抜された渡辺麻友（17）ら9人は、1月中旬から実施されていたキャスティングオーディションを経て配役されたキャラクターに命を吹き込む。

アニメ『AKB0048』は、近未来の宇宙を舞台にしたSF大作。芸能や歌が人の心を乱すものとして規制され、アイドルが次々と姿を消すなか、伝説のアイドルグループ「AKB48」の名を襲名し、魂を受け継いだ「AKB0048」の第77期研究生らの活躍を描く。

クールで時にきついことを言うが、真面目さや熱心さでは群を抜き、実は大財閥のお嬢様という「園智恵理」の声をまゆゆが担当するほか、物事をはっきり言うタイプで幼なじみを引っ張って行動する「一条友歌」を佐藤亜美菜、少し抜けたところもあるが、まっすぐに「AKB0048」に憧れている「本宮凪沙」を、自身もAKB48研究生の岩田華怜が演じる。

劇場版『マクロスF』などを手がけたヒットメーカー、河森正治総監督は「実際にいろいろな役を試してもらったり、グループになって掛け合いのセリフを演じてもらったりする中で新しい可能性が見えてきて、スタッフ一同、朝まで白熱した論争を重ねた」と明かし、「9人とも飲み込みも早く、自分の個性を出そうとする対応能力には本当に感心しました」と彼女たちのポテンシャルに舌を巻いた。配役は以下のとおり。

「AKB0048」は、芸能活動が禁止された近未来に危険を顧みずゲリラライブを続けるアイドルグループAKB0048を主人公としたストーリー。物語の中心となる研究生9名を、昨年12月に行われた公開オーディションで選出された石田晴香、岩田華怜、佐藤亜美菜、佐藤すみれ、仲谷明香、渡辺麻友（以上AKB48）、秦佐和子、矢神久美（以上SKE48）、三田麻央（NMB48）が務める。

今回のキャスティングについて、原案・総監督の河森正治は「キャスティングオーディション前に、ある程度はどのメンバーがどの役に向いているか想定していました。ところが、実際に色々な役を試してもらったり、4人ごとにグループになって掛け合いのセリフを演じてもらったりする中で、新しい可能性が見えてきて、スタッフ一同、朝まで白熱した論争を重ねて、この配役が決まりました」とコメントを寄せている。

なお、アニメの主人公を演じる9人は同作のテーマソングも歌唱予定。番組放送開始日程など詳細は、追ってアナウンスされる。... READ MORE

仲谷明香（AKB48 チームA）…藍田織音（あいだ・おりね）　13歳　153cm
佐藤亜美菜（AKB48 チームB）…一条友歌（いちじょう・ゆうか）　14歳　147.5cm
秦佐和子（SKE48 チームKII）…神崎鈴子（かんざき・すずこ）　14歳　157cm
佐藤すみれ（AKB48 チームB）…岸田未森（きしだ・みもり）　17歳　162cm
石田晴香（AKB48 チームB）…東雲彼方（しののめ・かなた）　15歳　157cm
矢神久美（SKE48 チームS）…東雲楚方（しののめ・そなた）　10歳　143cm
渡辺麻友（AKB48 チームB）…園智恵理（その・ちえり）　13歳　161cm
岩田華怜（AKB48 研究生）…本宮凪沙（もとみや・なぎさ）　13歳　156cm
三田麻央（NMB48 チームM）…横溝真琴（よこみぞ・まこと）　16歳　155cm

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Stella Ng Singaporean singer actress who married Taiwan businessman Armstrong Yeh pregnant

Stella Ng Singaporean singer actress who married Taiwan businessman Armstrong Yeh pregnant

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Singaporean singer-turned-actress Stella Ng, who married Taiwan businessman Armstrong Yeh in August last year, announced Monday that she is three months pregnant, reported Taiwan media.

"My husband is really great, strikes it with one try!" Ng told reporters.

"This Lunar New Year was very different; everyone treated me like a queen!"

Ng went on to add that her husband had been especially good to her – cooking for her, buying her favourite foods and attending to her every whim – during the past few months, to ease the discomfort and severe nausea she felt as a result of her pregnancy.

"He is really a 100 percent good husband," Ng gushed.

The 31-year-old singer-turned-actress, who recently appeared in the Taiwan drama "Gentle Mercy", told reporters she still could not tell if her child is a boy or a girl because its umbilical cord got in the way of medical scans, and prevented doctors from discovering its gender.

Ng's child, who is expected to be born on August 10, will join a host of celebrity 'dragon babies' (babies born in the auspicious Chinese Year of the Dragon) that will be born this year, such as Hong Kong actor Andy Lau's baby daughter and actress Miriam Yeung's baby boy.

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Song Ji Hyo as ‘The Lady in Red’ in Harper’s BAZAAR

Song Ji Hyo was featured in the January issue of Harper’s BAZAAR, featuring a dreamlike pictorial as ‘The Lady in Red.’

Ji Hyo was dressed entirely in scarlet outfits, with a flowing red backdrop, red makeup, even red tinted hair to accentuate the theme. In her first look, the actress looked eerily beautiful with a completely bare face except for some dramatic red eye shadow. A luxurious fur stole and windswept hair made the look very soft, while Ji Hyo’s sensual pose suggested she could have been n a boudoir.

Song Ji Hyo’s second look featured nude makeup and let her inner beauty shine. I especially liked the low back of the dress, which added another element of interest besides the attention grabbing color and sequins. Ji Hyo’s pose, holding her arm while her sleeve slipped ever so slightly off her shoulder also added mystery and sensuality to the shoot.

This wasn’t my favorite look, as I thought dress draped over Song Ji Hyo awkwardly and looked a bit boring. However, I loved the red lip she sported.This was my favorite look from the set. I loved the red-toned blush. It didn’t look overdone at all, instead just providing a bit of glamor and accentuating the theme of the shoot. Despite her red lips and cheeks, Song Ji Hyo’s bare eyes toned down the rest of the makeup for something that could be completely wearableSong Ji Hyo sure showed us ways of wearing red this Lunar New Year; so, which is your favorite look?

Song Ji Hyo Is Dating the CEO of her Agency Baek Chang Joo?

Dispatch reported that Song Ji Hyo is dating “Baek Chang Joo” who is the CEO of her agency C-JES Entertainment. They reported that the two have been meeting since December 2011 and have continued meeting throughout the New Year.

Dispatch found that the two would meet outside of Seoul. Mostly, the CEO Baek Chang Joo would go to Song Ji Hyo’s Ilsan apartment. It is being said that the very detail-oriented, delicate, and gentleman side of Baek Chang Joo had charmed Song Ji Hyo.A representative of the agency is supposed to have said, “It is a meeting between the CEO of an agency and also a celebrity that is a part of the agency. That is why the two are being extra careful. The two are meeting with interest for each other. The rest is about their private life and we cannot say more.”

Currently as of 9:30am on February 1, Song Ji Hyo’s manager, Baek Chang Joo, and the PR team of C-JES Entertainment is not picking up any phone calls. It appears that they are planning on how to deal with the situation.

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Sofia Vergara named "Most Desirable Woman" , Amber Rose, Rooney Mara, Alejandra Guzman, Grace Lee, Julie Bowen of 2012

Sofia Vergara named "Most Desirable Woman" , Amber Rose, Rooney Mara, Alejandra Guzman, Grace Lee, Julie Bowen of 2012

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Sofia Vergara topped the list of AskMen.com's 99 Most Desirable Women of 2012. The "Modern Family" actress was joined on the list by Lady Gaga, Rooney Mara and Nicki Minaj.

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"I am so honored to be AskMen's most desired woman this year. A big thank you to all the men who desire me," Vergara said in a statement.

The "Top 99 Most Desirable Women" list is generated by AskMen readers' preferences on what attributes they desire in a partner, such as intelligence, talent, character, and beauty.

For the second year in a row, a TV star has topped the list. Last year's most desirable woman was Blake Lively ("Gossip Girl"), who dropped down to No. 32 in 2012.

This year right behind Vergara is model Kate Upton, followed by "The Girl with The Dragon Tattoo" star Rooney Mara, model Miranda Kerr and singer Nicki Minaj.

Go to AskMen.com for a full list of the "Top 99 Most Desirable Women." 

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Viann Zhang,Modelling Diva 女星接客, gwyneth paltrow, skysport, 吳卓羲

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Hot Sexy photo of Modelling Diva Viann Zhang. Viann Zhang Xinyu (张馨予), is a rising hot looking Chinese model hailed as the Beauty from Suzhou and the modern Xiao Qiao (小乔) which is the great beauty married to Zhou Yu from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. With titles like China’s Best Soccer Babe (中国第一足球宝贝) and Best Online Gaming Model (网游第一美女), she is fast becoming one of the fast rising star in China. Stay tune as we bring you of this hot diva.

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