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Thursday 8 December 2011
REDIFF - The most controversial celebs of 2011, Dec 08, 2011
"t's been quite an eventful 2011, what with India winning the ICC World Cup, the Royal Wedding, NASA launching an unmanned rocket to Mars...
Unfortunately, it's also been a year of match-fixing allegations, a 72-day marriage and the launch of crazy tirades on reality television!
Some famous faces have been dominating the headlines these past few months courtesy their private and public scandals. To find out who and why, just move to the following pages..."
Unfortunately, it's also been a year of match-fixing allegations, a 72-day marriage and the launch of crazy tirades on reality television!
Some famous faces have been dominating the headlines these past few months courtesy their private and public scandals. To find out who and why, just move to the following pages..."
SINGER UNIVERSE - Best Vocalist Of The Month Winner: Amanda Earhart, Dec 08, 2011
"Amanda Earhart, a promising pop/rock singer and songwriter based in Dallas, TX, has won the December SingerUniverse “Best Vocalist Of The Month” Competition, for her performance of her song “Tell Me What You Want" (co-written by Lyn Olson). This song will be featured on her upcoming 6-song EP, which Earhart will release independently early next year (2012).
“Tell Me What You Want” is a strong blues/rock number which has a contemporary edge to it. If Kelly Clarkson or Beyonce sang a song which was more organic-sounding, it might resemble this cut. This song provides an excellent showcase for Earhart's clear, powerful vocals. Her voice is impressive throughout, particularly when it soars into a higher range later in the song. "Tell Me What You Want" was expertly produced by Lyn Olson, who played guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Earhart also played keyboards, and sang all the vocal parts."
“Tell Me What You Want” is a strong blues/rock number which has a contemporary edge to it. If Kelly Clarkson or Beyonce sang a song which was more organic-sounding, it might resemble this cut. This song provides an excellent showcase for Earhart's clear, powerful vocals. Her voice is impressive throughout, particularly when it soars into a higher range later in the song. "Tell Me What You Want" was expertly produced by Lyn Olson, who played guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. Earhart also played keyboards, and sang all the vocal parts."
SINGER UNIVERSE - Best Song Of The Month Winner: Shanay Holmes, Dec 08, 2011
"Shanay Holmes, a promising pop/R&B/dance singer/songwriter based in London, U.K., has won the SongwriterUniverse “Best Song Of The Month” Contest for December, for her song "I Can See You" (co-written by Chris Steward). This song has won for its demo version which was submitted; a fully produced master will be featured on Holmes' upcoming debut album, which will be released next year.
“I Can See You” is an acoustic/pop midtempo cut which has a soulful flavor to it. The song features an articulate lyric theme, about being hopeful and positive while being honest about yourself. "I Can See You" has an appealing melody, especially in the chorus, and the arrangement builds momentum throughout the song. The recording provides a fine showcase for Holmes' clear, expressive lead & background vocals. It was produced by Stewart Sibley and Chris Steward, who co-wrote this song with Holmes."
“I Can See You” is an acoustic/pop midtempo cut which has a soulful flavor to it. The song features an articulate lyric theme, about being hopeful and positive while being honest about yourself. "I Can See You" has an appealing melody, especially in the chorus, and the arrangement builds momentum throughout the song. The recording provides a fine showcase for Holmes' clear, expressive lead & background vocals. It was produced by Stewart Sibley and Chris Steward, who co-wrote this song with Holmes."
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BRUNEI Times - Kalimantan plans to rebuild bridge, Dec 08, 2011
"THE government will rebuild the collapsed Kartanegara Bridge, which killed dozens of people on Nov. 26, even while more were reported to still be missing, a government official said yesterday.
The bridge over the Mahakam River in the province of East Kalimantan collapsed causing a number of vehicles to fall into the river and killing at least 21 people.
"Members of the House of Representatives, East Kalimantan provincial government officials and the Public Works Ministry have agreed to soon discuss reconstruction of the bridge," Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono said."
The bridge over the Mahakam River in the province of East Kalimantan collapsed causing a number of vehicles to fall into the river and killing at least 21 people.
"Members of the House of Representatives, East Kalimantan provincial government officials and the Public Works Ministry have agreed to soon discuss reconstruction of the bridge," Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono said."
HERALD SUN - Fashion lovers queue all night for Topshop opening, Dec 08, 2011
"Some fashion enthusiasts had camped out for as long as 17 hours when the store finally opened about 9.50am.
But it took just minutes for the entire queue to pile inside.
The first 20 people each got a $100 voucher to get their hands on items ranging from sequined hot shorts to tigerprints and faux-fur.
Earlier, 21-year-old Harlene Del Rosario said she arrived about 6pm yesterday to claim her place at the front of the queue.
"The clothes are unique, just my style," said Ms Del Rosario, from Sunshine.
"I love it. I read about Zara - the girls came at midnight there, so I wanted to be first in line for Topshop.
"I just sat here all night (and) chatted to the girls behind me. Surprisingly I'm still okay.""
But it took just minutes for the entire queue to pile inside.
The first 20 people each got a $100 voucher to get their hands on items ranging from sequined hot shorts to tigerprints and faux-fur.
Earlier, 21-year-old Harlene Del Rosario said she arrived about 6pm yesterday to claim her place at the front of the queue.
"The clothes are unique, just my style," said Ms Del Rosario, from Sunshine.
"I love it. I read about Zara - the girls came at midnight there, so I wanted to be first in line for Topshop.
"I just sat here all night (and) chatted to the girls behind me. Surprisingly I'm still okay.""
NZ HERALD - 'I was ready to quit music' - Dave Grohl, Dec 08
""Camper vans are great," says Dave Grohl, stretching out in the back of one in a car park in Los Angeles. "Great," he says, "until you have to empty the f***ing tank."
He's referring to the vehicle's toilet, and having mentioned it, immediately screws up his face - grimace distorting the mouth-framing goatee, frown sending out ropes of shoulder-length hair from behind his ears. It's not that the 42-year-old is imagining having to clear out any sewage himself.
As frontman and founder of Foo Fighters (30 million records sold) and the former drummer in Nirvana, Grohl could whistle and be encircled, quickly, by memento-hungry fans only too keen to carry off a vat of his poop; and besides he bribed the rental company with free gig tickets."
He's referring to the vehicle's toilet, and having mentioned it, immediately screws up his face - grimace distorting the mouth-framing goatee, frown sending out ropes of shoulder-length hair from behind his ears. It's not that the 42-year-old is imagining having to clear out any sewage himself.
As frontman and founder of Foo Fighters (30 million records sold) and the former drummer in Nirvana, Grohl could whistle and be encircled, quickly, by memento-hungry fans only too keen to carry off a vat of his poop; and besides he bribed the rental company with free gig tickets."
NZ HERALD - Ricky Gervais shows human side with Christmas tears, Dec 08, 2011
"Ricky Gervais broke down in tears as he paid tribute to his late mother during a heartfelt Christmas message.
The British funnyman took part in an online Q&A session via the Wall Street Journal's website to explain to fans why he is an atheist, and he used the platform to reveal how he celebrates the festive season in a non-religious way.
But he became emotional as he opened up about spending the holidays without his beloved mother, who died in 2000.
''(I'll be) eating and drinking too much with friends and family. Celebrating life and remembering those that did, but can no longer,'' Gervais wrote."
The British funnyman took part in an online Q&A session via the Wall Street Journal's website to explain to fans why he is an atheist, and he used the platform to reveal how he celebrates the festive season in a non-religious way.
But he became emotional as he opened up about spending the holidays without his beloved mother, who died in 2000.
''(I'll be) eating and drinking too much with friends and family. Celebrating life and remembering those that did, but can no longer,'' Gervais wrote."
MATANGI TONGA - Certificate in Computer Studies helps disabled people win jobs, Dec 08, 2011
"Nine people with disability were awarded Certificates of Learning in Computer Studies from the Mango Tree Centre, in a special Graduation Dinner hosted by Digicel Tonga at the Emerald Chinese Restaurant in Nuku'alofa, on December 1. A learning centre for people living with disabilities, the Mango Tree Centre Mission located at Houmakelikao, is run by a Korean couple the In-Kwon known in Tonga as Director Rev 'Amanaki Kim and wife Jeong-Seok. Director Kim thanked Digicel Tonga for their ongoing support, that included providing them with internet free of charge, and he congratulated the participants in their tireless efforts and will to learn despite their disabilities. "
FIJI LIVE - World's oldest dog dies in Japan, Dec 08, 2011
"A country used to celebrating the lives of the world's oldest people was this week marking the passing of another notable centenarian, when the planet's oldest dog died in Japan.
Pusuke, a male cross breed, breathed his last on Monday afternoon, at the ripe old age of 26 years and nine months, making him the equivalent of more than 120 in human years, reports said.
The animal suddenly refused to eat and appeared to be having difficulty breathing after many years of good health, owner Yumiko Shinohara said, according to Kyodo News.
The canine died in the early afternoon, watched by his owner.
"He had been with me for 26 years, and he was like my child," Shinohara, 42, told the Yomiuri Shimbun.
"I just want to thank him for living for so long.""
Pusuke, a male cross breed, breathed his last on Monday afternoon, at the ripe old age of 26 years and nine months, making him the equivalent of more than 120 in human years, reports said.
The animal suddenly refused to eat and appeared to be having difficulty breathing after many years of good health, owner Yumiko Shinohara said, according to Kyodo News.
The canine died in the early afternoon, watched by his owner.
"He had been with me for 26 years, and he was like my child," Shinohara, 42, told the Yomiuri Shimbun.
"I just want to thank him for living for so long.""
FIJI LIVE - 5 killed in helicopter crash near Las Vegas, Dec 08, 2011
"A helicopter flying tourists to see the Hoover Dam crashed today into a mountainside near Las Vegas, Nevada, killing four passengers and a pilot, a National Park Service spokesman said.
The Sundance Helicopters' chopper was on a tour of Hoover Dam and heading back, NPS spokesman Andrew Munoz told AFP.
"It crashed in the River Mountains on the western side of Lake Mead National Recreation Area," just before 5 pm, the spokesman added.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
"The area where the crash occurred is along the normal route helicopters take," Munoz said, noting that weather conditions were not unusual."
The Sundance Helicopters' chopper was on a tour of Hoover Dam and heading back, NPS spokesman Andrew Munoz told AFP.
"It crashed in the River Mountains on the western side of Lake Mead National Recreation Area," just before 5 pm, the spokesman added.
The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
"The area where the crash occurred is along the normal route helicopters take," Munoz said, noting that weather conditions were not unusual."
COOK ISLANDS News - What else has been happening this week, Dec 08, 2011
"A total of 200 kilograms of fish has been caught during a competition in Manihiki.
Nehemia Kaina won the major prize for the heaviest wahoo caught a 15kg beauty however the $500 prize money was not claimed because no wahoo more than 30kg were caught.
Benjamin Ravengakore captured the largest tuna, of 25.8kg, and the total aggregate weight prize was taken by Toka Toka who got 42kg of tuna and wahoo.
Ravengakores tuna was also the heaviest fish caught.
Fisherman of the day Pepe Makira reeled in six different species of fish, while two ladies took out the fisherwoman of the day prize with a draw.
Maharata Williams and Nga Johnson both returned to land with 14kg of wahoo and skipjack tuna.
In total the competition comprised 14 registered boats and 54 registered participants."
Nehemia Kaina won the major prize for the heaviest wahoo caught a 15kg beauty however the $500 prize money was not claimed because no wahoo more than 30kg were caught.
Benjamin Ravengakore captured the largest tuna, of 25.8kg, and the total aggregate weight prize was taken by Toka Toka who got 42kg of tuna and wahoo.
Ravengakores tuna was also the heaviest fish caught.
Fisherman of the day Pepe Makira reeled in six different species of fish, while two ladies took out the fisherwoman of the day prize with a draw.
Maharata Williams and Nga Johnson both returned to land with 14kg of wahoo and skipjack tuna.
In total the competition comprised 14 registered boats and 54 registered participants."
SAMOA News - Peavey trainer here to set up for Te Vaka concert, Dec 08, 2011
"A free two-day workshop which began yesterday, continues this morning from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sadie's by the Sea. The workshop is teaching the basic sound set-ups for Public Address (PA) systems and & Live Bands, and is conducted by Peavey professional engineer Marty McCann.
McCann has traveled extensively around the world to places such as China, Vietnam, throughout the United States and now American Samoa, holding clinics and workshops and setting up sound systems for large events such as music concerts."
McCann has traveled extensively around the world to places such as China, Vietnam, throughout the United States and now American Samoa, holding clinics and workshops and setting up sound systems for large events such as music concerts."
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