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Jai Ho You Are My Destiny – A. R. Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls
Jai Ho You Are My Destiny – A. R. Rahman and The Pussycat Dolls
“Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)” is a song by American girl group the Pussycat Dolls from their second album, Doll Domination 2.0. Written by Evan Bogart, Ester Dean, Ron Fair, Gulzar, E. Nuri, D. Quinones, A.R. Rahman, Nicole Scherzinger and Tanvi Shah. It was released as the third single in Europe (fourth in Oceania, United Kingdom and North America). The song is the English-language interpretation of the song “Jai Ho”. These lyrics do not translate directly from the Hindi lyrics.
It was a considerable hit, reaching number one in Australia, Finland, Ireland, Lebanon and Turkey. It also reached the top three in Belgium, France, New Zealand and United Kingdom. In United States it peaked at number fifteen. The music video was shot in Vienna, Austria at a Tramway Museum, recreating the last scene from the movie Slumdog Millionaire . The English-language version of the song was sung by various voice actors of British children’s shows during the 2009 Children in Need Promotional dance video. It was also sung in The Official BBC Children in Need Medley.
In 2009 Ron Fair and Jimmy Iovine wanted to make “Jai Ho!” a pop record keeping the original melody. After contacting A. R. Rahman, they asked Scherzinger, to re-write and make her own version of the song. On an interview in DesiHits, Nicole revealed that she didn’t want to cover “Jai Ho” saying that, I was scared to death to touch it [and] afraid for people to hear it before I even wrote it.” She later explained on MTV that,
“It’s crazy how the whole thing came about, I’m a writer, and I’ve been fortunate enough to write for the Dolls, but when they asked me to look at the movie and do my own version, I was really afraid to take on the task of rewriting the lyrics, because I thought the movie was so profound, I didn’t know how to make sure I kept the integrity of the movie and the love story, but also make it cool enough for the Pussycat Dolls and for people all over the world to connect to.
Read More: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jai_Ho!_(You_Are_My_Destiny)
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Green Day – 21 Guns
Green Day – 21 Guns
Green Day is an American rock trio formed in 1987. The band has consisted of Billie Joe Armstrong (vocals, guitar), Mike Dirnt (bass guitar, vocals), and Tr? Cool (drums, percussion) for the majority of its existence.
Green Day was originally part of the punk rock scene at 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, California. Its early releases for independent record label Lookout! Records earned them a grassroots fanbase, some of whom felt alienated when the band signed to a major label. Nevertheless, its major label debut Dookie (1994) became a breakout success and eventually sold over 10 million copies in the U.S. and 15 million worldwide. As a result, Green Day was widely credited, alongside fellow California punk bands The Offspring and Rancid, with reviving mainstream interest in and popularizing punk rock in the United States. Green Day’s three follow-up albums, Insomniac, Nimrod and Warning did not achieve the massive success of Dookie, but they were still successful, reaching double platinum, double platinum, and gold status respectively. Green Day’s 2004 rock opera American Idiot reignited the band’s popularity with a younger generation, selling five million copies in the U.S. The band’s eighth studio album, 21st Century Breakdown, was released on May 15, 2009.
Green Day has sold over 22 million records in the United States. They have won three Grammy Awards; Best Alternative Album for Dookie, Best Rock Album for American Idiot, and Record of the Year for “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”.
Source: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/g/green+day/biography.html
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Almighty Flood Claims Catching Out Insurers
Almighty Flood Claims Catching Out Insurers
FLOODING in Bundaberg shocked more than locals – even insurers offering cover for such inundation were caught out.
It struck last month, with the coastal Queensland town’s Burnett River overflowing to the extent houses washed off stumps.
Suncorp, Queensland’s biggest insurer, logged about 1500 flood claims there. Some were unexpected.
“It was a one in 500-year event, therefore the water was two or three metres higher than anyone thought it was going to be,” Suncorp chief executive Patrick Snowball told The Courier-Mail.
“There are a lot of people who thought their houses would never flood, and we didn’t either. The good thing is we’re fixing them again.”
Brisbane-based Suncorp is the only major insurer to divulge this anecdote among players including RACQ Insurance and IAG – companies which introduced compulsory flood cover years after Suncorp. It raises questions about the precision of the sector’s flood mapping, with 2011’s inundation also hitting some unanticipated areas.
But Mr Snowball argued the Bundaberg flooding did not reflect poorly on Suncorp’s pricing accuracy.
“It reflects entirely the effectiveness of the Almighty,” he said, adding insurers did not price on 1-500 year risks, with 1-200 being a standard worldwide.
The issue of pricing for floods comes amid concerns about overall premium affordability.
Profit results this week from IAG, owner of NRMA and CGU, show it reaped a 17.5 per cent rise in home premiums and “rate increases represent most of this growth”.
Suncorp’s more detailed accounts showed average home premium rises of 16 per cent – and some people have seen far larger jumps.
Premium rises affect the likes of Woodridge local Ted Bull, who complained his bill for a non-flood area had gone from $799.15 to $1070.50. That’s a 34 per cent rise, although the value of property protected also rose.
“When you’re on the pension, that’s quite a jump,” he said.
Christchurch Earthquake Anniversary
Christchurch Catholic Cathedral
Christchurch Earthquake Anniversary
The empty concrete site of the CTV Building collapse has been opened up today for grieving friends and family to pay their respects on the second anniversary of the February 22 earthquake.
After the one-hour civic memorial service in nearby Latimer Square, which was used as an emergency triage centre after the deadly quake hit at 12.51pm, many made the 100 metre pilgrimage to the CTV site.
Crowds gathered in tearful, hugging groups to pay their respects to the 115 people who perished in the six-storey building’s collapse and subsequent fire.
The mourners – many from overseas who came to remember the dozens of people from the King’s Education School for English Language who died – left flowers, hand-written notes and private prayers.
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority says the site will be open until 6.30pm.
A sign posted on a security fence says, “Our hearts and thoughts are with you all today.”
Earlier, at the intimate memorial service attended by around 1000 people, Prime Minister John Key said February 22 will always be a poignant day for the people of Canterbury.
Addressing grieving families, he said: “I know it’s a difficult day for you. Your grief is still raw and only time can numb the pain of your loss. The city and country still feels for you.”
He paid tribute to the “strength and resolve of Cantabrians” who have lost homes and businesses and suffered disruption and anxiety.
Read More: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10867034
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More Info: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/christchurch-earthquake/
Sister Hazel – Happy
Sister Hazel – Happy
Formed: 1993 in Gainesville, FL
Years Active: 90 ‘s, 00’s
Genre: ROCK
Combining elements of acoustic rock, folk, and jangle pop, Sister Hazel formed in 1993 in Gainesville, FL. The band’s five members all boasted ties to the city’s local scene; vocalist/guitarist Ken Block and guitarist/vocalist Andrew Copeland canvassed the coffee shop circuit as a duo, lead guitarist Ryan Newell honed his chops with the local band Waterdog, bassist Jett Beres studied his instrument while pursuing a degree in architecture, and drummer Mark Trojanowski played with several Florida-based jazz ensembles before pursuing a career in pop music. Forging an earthy, melodic sound that highlighted the band’s vocal harmonies, Sister Hazel released an eponymous debut in 1994 before moving to a major label for their second album, 1997’s Somewhere More Familiar.
“All for You” topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997, nearly reaching the national Top Ten in the process, and the success propelled the album to platinum status. After touring heavily and taking another turn in the recording studio, Sister Hazel returned in the summer of 2000 with a follow-up album, Fortress. Released by Universal Records, the album was cut from the same pop/rock cloth as its predecessor, and “Change Your Mind” enjoyed modest popularity as a single. Fortress still failed to match the band’s early success, however, and Sister Hazel were no longer part of Universal’s roster by the time their next album, Chasing Daylight, appeared in 2003. They returned a year later with Lift, and despite Sister Hazel’s relative absence from the airwaves, the group continued to cultivate a respectable grassroots following, using the Internet to their advantage and touring relentlessly.
Read More: http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Sister_Hazel/Biography/
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Bugger Commercial – Toyota Hilux Truck
Bugger Commercial – Toyota Hilux Truck
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A series of farming mishaps each provoke the laconic comment — “bugger”.
This was the formula behind one of NZ’s most iconic advertisements. Made by Saatchis to follow up the beloved Barry Crump/Lloyd Scott Toyota ads, and directed by Tony Williams, it attracted 120 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority (who ruled that “bugger” was unlikely to cause serious offence).
The shock value of that word, the role of Hercules the dog, and the performance of the hapless farmer (in the tradition of Dagg and Footrot), made for Kiwi pop culture magic.
Hercules The Star Dog Has Died
26/05/2004 08:50 PM
NewstalkZB
Hercules, the famous canine star of the infamous Toyota “bugger” ads, has died.
The Huntaway cross, who was 12, lived for some years at the Funny Farm at Clevedon in south Auckland.
He recently moved to the Rescue Zoo at Tuakau.
Hercules was famous for ending up spread-eagled in the mud in Toyota’s ute ads for which he won 17 international awards.
He began his film career in the original Hercules and Xena Warrior Princess series and starred in 35 feature films and 80 ads.
As well as the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and What Became of the Broken-Hearted, Hercules was about to take part in the Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe.
He died while working on a film set in Auckland.
His trainer Mark Vette says the 12-year-old was one of the world’s best known animal stars.
Source: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?50059-New-Zealand-Dog-Star-Hercules-has-died
Tesco Everyday Value Beefburgers Contained 29 Per Cent Horse Meat
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Tesco Everyday Value Beefburgers Contained 29 Per Cent Horse Meat
I went to a Tesco café yesterday and ordered a burger. They asked me if I wanted anything on it, and I said: ‘Yes — a fiver each way.’
Does anyone have a tooth pick? I had a Tesco burger last night and there’s still a bit between my teeth.
My daughter has always wanted a pony, so I’m buying her a Tesco Quarter Pounder for her birthday.
I’ve got some Tesco burgers in the fridge. But . . . THEY’RE OFFFFFFFFF!
My doctor told me to watch what I eat, so I went out and bought tickets for the Grand National.
If you think horse meat’s bad, wait until you try Tesco’s veggie burgers. They’re made of genuine uniQuorn.
Scientist: ‘Sir, we’ve discovered horse meat in your burgers.’
Tesco boss: ‘Why the long face?’
I won’t eat Tesco burgers. They may be low in fat, but they have a very high Shergar content.
Tesco are giving treble points on your Clubcard for all burgers and petrol, starting today. The deal’s called Only Fuel and Horses.
They’ve found horse meat in Tesco burgers? It’s an unbridled disaster.
A Tesco burger walks into a bar. ‘A pint please.’
‘I can’t hear you,’ says the barman.
‘Sorry’ replies the burger. ‘I’m a little bit horse.’
I selected some burgers on the Tesco website. And then clicked ‘Add to cart.’
What do you call a burnt Tesco burger? Black Beauty
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