Friday, February 19, 2010

Korean Drama Trial - Swimming for Kim’s 68th birthday

MY PAPER, WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2010, WORLD, PAGE A7
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NORTH Koreans celebrated “peerlessly brilliant” leader Kim Jong Il’s 68th birthday yesterday as questions persist abroad about his health and the future of the impoverished, nuclear-armed nation.



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He is said to be depressed and chronically ill, but North Koreans turned out in droves in honour of their leader.


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Dancers, singers and synchronised swimmers (above, in Pyongyang) performed, glorifying the “kind-hearted father” of the reclusive state.
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Korean Drama Actress



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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Samba dancers turn up the heat at Rio's carnival

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Revellers of samba schools impress with gargantuan floats, exotic costumes and sizzling dance moves during the Rio Carnival 2010 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.



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The wild four-day celebration, which started on Saturday, happens exactly 40 days before Easter and is an "act of farewell to the pleasures of the flesh", says the Rio Carnival Services website. The festivities finish on Tuesday, just before Ash Wednesday which is the commencement of Lent.





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An estimated 500,000 to 700,000 foreign tourists are in town to take part, and to witness this amazing event of colourful sights and sounds.



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PHOTO: The Unidos da Tijuca samba group won the coveted best parade with their extravaganza entitled "It's a Secret!". Its drum section was led by a four-month pregnant television presenter, Adriane Galisteu.
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The Unidos da Tijuca samba group's parade featured rapid-fire costume changes and a dancing impersonator of the late pop singer Michael Jackson.



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Skiers dressed like Batman were part of the Unidos da Tijuca samba group's parade.
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Napa Valley (A Winter's Harvest)

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Winter is quiet time in wine country.



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Which makes it a very good time to visit Napa Valley in the US.


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With harvest over and future bottles of wine resting peacefully in barrels and tanks, your chance of chatting with a winemaker when you visit a winery is higher.


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And as temperatures drop, so do crowds and prices, making a getaway less stressful on your psyche and wallet.



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Cooler weather — under 10°C in January and around 15°C in February and March — transforms the valley from exuberant summer splendour to a moodier hue. Winter rains turn hillsides deep green; in the vineyards dormant vines lift spindly arms to misty skies.


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It all makes for some good eating weather. Now’s the time to feast on the hearty braises and roasts that go best with Napa’s robust red wines.



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For some exterior heat, jump into a mud bath in Calistoga, a town known for its hot springs. Slipping into a vat of volcanic mud is the hard-core way to go, but you can opt for a soak in a mineral pool followed by wraps and massages.



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Wine tasting is a year-round pastime.



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Call ahead to make sure tasting rooms are open — many are by appointment only.
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Sunday, February 14, 2010

Highlights of Tittot's Chinese New Year of the Tiger collection

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"Highlights of Tittot's Chinese New Year of the Tiger collection"
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Thunderous Force
Tittot has released its latest 2010 “Thunderous Force” collection for the auspicious Tiger Year for zodiac and crystal art lovers.

Showcasing the spirit and vigour of a tiger, the new collection celebrates the Tiger’s impressive leap to mark the vitality and auspicious start to the Lunar New Year.


PHOTO: From the "Thunderous Force" collection, this limited edition of 388 pieces is "Winged Tiger" for $4,280
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“Winged Tiger”, a distinctive and contemporary limited edition piece from the “Thunderous Force” Collection, reflects an exuberance of overwhelming confidence without wrath or fury, while the grandness of the gold-armoured tiger's stature through its ‘wings of integrity’ emanates modernity.




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PHOTO: From the "Thunderous Force" collection, this limited edition of 888 pieces is "Roar of Triumph" for $2,080
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PHOTO: From the "Thunderous Force" collection, this limited edition of 688 pieces is "Harmony and Prosperity" for $1,580
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PHOTO: From the "Thunderous Force" collection, this piece is "Tiger of Fortune" for $350
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PHOTO: From the "Thunderous Force" collection, this piece is "Good Fortune" for $350
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In keeping with Tittot's signature of personalisation, behind every art lies a poignant poetry with a precious embedded meaning that seeks to bond the collector to the art piece.


PHOTO: From the "Thunderous Force" collection, this piece is "Crouching Tiger" (translucent) for $295
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PHOTO: From the "Thunderous Force" collection, this piece is "Crouching Tiger" (black) for $295
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Five Tiger Forces
As part of the invigorating “Thunderous Force” series, crystal lovers can also be whisked away by the endearing “Five Tiger Forces” Collection, which showcases five endearing Tiger figurines representing the endeavours and aspirations of individuals, including ‘Victory’, ‘Prosperity’, ‘Wealth’, 'Longevity’ and ‘Wisdom’.




PHOTO: From the "Five Tiger Forces" collection, this piece is "Triumphant Victory" (Victory) for $260
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PHOTO: From the "Five Tiger Forces" collection, this piece is "Tiger of Prosperity" (Prosperity) for $260
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PHOTO: From the "Five Tiger Forces" collection, this piece is "Fortune and Prosperity" (Wealth) for $260
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PHOTO: From the "Five Tiger Forces" collection, this piece is "Celebration of Achievement" (Wisdom) for $260
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Both collections are available exclusively at Tittot’s flagship boutique in Singapore, located at #03-16, ION Orchard.
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Click here to view the collection.
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