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Post by Nene on Nov 25, 2008 18:19:42 GMT -5
tinkerbell, Thank you so much for your info. I've never heard about this breed before but it's indeed very intelligent. We've seen dogs doing some amazing things. Have you seen a dog surfing before?
Meet Harvey the dog who gets his daily exercise riding the waves
By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 7:38 PM on 23rd November 2008 His name is Harvey and he's a surfer of the highest pedigree.
After all, it's not everyone who can balance with four feet on the board at once - let alone use his tail as a rudder.
The three-year-old labrador is the pet of Scott Pearson and his 16-year-old son James, both keen surfers. Harvey the surfing dog
Harvey takes to the waves in his new hobbie surfing
He regularly joins them on Tynemouth beach in North Tyne-side, where he has his own sponge surfboard which he carries in and out of the waves in his jaws.
'He's been in the water ever since he was a pup,' said 43-year-old Mr Pearson, from Gosforth. Harvey the surfing dog
Harvey the surfing dog with his owner Jason Scott at Tynemouth Beach, North Shields.
'Whenever we're out surfing he's always following us - he never stays on the beach.'
James, who hopes to join the British surfing team and is pictured right with his dog, said Harvey first took to a surfboard this summer.
'My Dad and I were out paddling on the board and Harvey just swam out to us and we put him on the board.
"He's a real natural and now every time he is out on his board people watch in amazement.
'It's great that I can now take Harvey out on the waves - I just hope he doesn't get better than me!' Harvey is a smart dog. His owner is very lucky to have him around. He won't be lonely or bored. He has a partner who will never talk back, hehe.
Wow, this rare animal is indeed very cute. I like his eyes--very big and round. He looked curious., hehe.
Have you seen this news yet?
Dog Olympics in Japan
2008-11-24 07:18:31 GMT2008-11-24 15:18:31 (Beijing Time) China Daily Seven Pomeranian dogs wear firefighter costumes during a fashion show of the Dog Olympics at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium-amusement park complex in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, Saturday, November 22, 2008. Three-year-old Pomeranian dog Nana, front, and her brother Yuu wear firefighter costumes during a fashion show of the Dog Olympics at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium-amusement park complex in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, Saturday, November 22, 2008. Four-year-old toy poodle 'Shanty,' center, poses with his friends in samba-inspired costumes during a fashion show of the Dog Olympics at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium-amusement park complex in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, Saturday, November 22, 2008. They're very cute and adorable. It must be very expensive to maintain those lovely dogs, hehe.
I think you'll like this one.
It's super cute. Though in a wheelchair, this adorable rabbit is very active and in high spirit. Great rabbit!
tinkerbell, according to the person who took his pictures, that cute little boy is KMM's son. They traveled together to Vienna for the photo shoot. Hope to see more of his pictures soon.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!
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Post by Nene on Nov 25, 2008 19:07:29 GMT -5
jinju, I'm very excited about KSW's new projects--one drama and one movie. The female lead is also very pretty.
November 23rd, 2008 // by javabeans
Huh. When it rains, it pours?
Coming on the heels of his drama announcement for Cinderella Man, Kwon Sang-woo is announcing his next film project, starring alongside Lee Bo-young (Queen of the Game). If you thought from reading about Cinderella Man that Kwon playing a dual role with an identity switcheroo in a trendy drama sounded out of character, you’ll be relieved to see him back in his usual tearjerker role for the film A Story Sadder Than Sadness. (….aaaand I’m out. No thankee!)
This’ll be Lee Bo-young’s third leading film role, following previous movies Once Upon a Time and I Am Happy, and her second time working with Kwon; they teamed previously for an ad campaign for the cosmetic brand The Face Shop (at right).
In A Story Sadder than Sadness, they’ll play a radio station PD and songwriter, who for some reason have harbored longtime affections but have been unable to express them to each other. Lee Beom-soo (On Air) is a dentist in love with Lee’s character.
Interestingly enough, the director is actually a bestselling poet (oxymoron?) in his directorial debut, and the film will be produced by the company behind Unstoppable Wedding and Go-sa: Bloody Midterms, distributed by CJ Entertainment.
The movie starts filming next month and will be released on White Day (March 14). Via My Daily
That sounds great. We'll see him a lot more in 2009. I found some amazing pictures of some Chinese acrobats to share with you.
Chinese acrobats perform in India
2008-11-25 02:50:14 GMT2008-11-25 10:50:14 (Beijing Time) China Daily Chinese acrobats perform during an India-China cultural exchange programme in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata November 24, 2008. The programme was organised by the Indian council for cultural relations and embassy of the People's Republic of China to strengthen the cultural bonds between the two countries.
It must be fun watching them perform live. It's just fantastic!
Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet? If you haven't, you may be interested in the Christmas gift guide I found for you. (dailymail.co.uk) Christmas light-up at Berlin's Kurfuerstendamm boulevard Nov. 24, 2008
Lights illuminate Berlin's Christmas market
2008-11-25 06:44:39 GMT2008-11-25 14:44:39 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English A general view shows the Christmas market at the Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin Nov. 24, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) A general view shows an illuminated Christmas tree at the Christmas market during the opening ceremony at Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin Nov. 24, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Figures are illuminated as part of the Christmas light-up at Berlin's Kurfuerstendamm boulevard Nov. 24, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) A general view shows the Christmas market at the Gendarmenmarkt square in Berlin Nov. 24, 2008. (Xinhua/AFP Photo) Wishing you and your family a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Day!
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Post by tinkerbell on Nov 25, 2008 21:34:20 GMT -5
NENEHarvey is a very talented dog. He must be a lot of fun to be around. No wonder dogs are man's best friend. What a great companion.They look like some of Pikachu's friends. Those dogs are so cute. They must have good personalities to let people dress them up in all those little outfits. I bet they get lots of doggie treats. haha Your right. That bunny is an adorable fur ball. I love rabbits. You find the cutest pictures and stories. I thought that might be KMM's son. He looked about the right age.
Here is the trailer for Red Cliff if you haven't seen it yet. RED CLIFF 2 Trailer I hope you and your family have a safe and very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Post by jinju0 on Nov 26, 2008 2:10:39 GMT -5
nene, those new projects of KSW sound great. i can't wait for them. i wonder how he is enjoying married life. i hope he starts a family soon. i can't wait to see little KSWs running around. no, i haven't started my x-mas shopping yet. but there is still lots of time. thanks for the gift ideas. i hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
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Post by TheBo on Nov 26, 2008 10:16:29 GMT -5
LOL. It was a good trick, even if you didn't mean to do it.
Happy Turkey/Tofuturkey Day, everyone. ;D
Bo
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Post by Nene on Nov 26, 2008 12:13:14 GMT -5
ukfan,You're welcome. I like the official portrait of Prince Charles. He looks great and seems to be happier these days. I also like his son, Prince Harry.
Prince Harry’s the perfect 007 says Bond star Daniel Craig By Mail On Sunday Reporter Daniel Craig has named the ‘perfect’ man to replace him as James Bond – Prince Harry.
The actor, who met the young Royal at the premiere of Quantum Of Solace, said: ‘I think Prince Harry would make a fantastic James Bond. He’s suave, and just a little bit dangerous.
‘Like Bond, he is unpredictable and would be a perfect Bond. He’s got everything it takes.’ harry Daniel Craig
James Bond star Daniel Craig (right) says Prince Harry (left) is the perfect man to replace him
Craig, 40, revealed how the 24-year-old soldier Prince made a cheeky crack on the red carpet in Leicester Square.
Harry told the star, who had his arm in a sling after injuring his shoulder filming: ‘What the hell happened to you? Tough day in the office?’
The Prince later joked to reporters that Craig isn’t even his favourite 007.
He said: ‘There’s only one Bond, and that’s Sean Connery.’
I agree with Daniel Craig that Prince Harry would be a fantastic James Bond. Anyhow, he seems to be more interested in becoming an attack helicopter pilot.
Prince Harry takes to the skies in bid to fulfil dream of becoming an attack helicopter pilot
By Rebecca English Grinning from ear to ear, Prince Harry took to the skies behind the controls of a plane for the first time yesterday.
The prince's early-morning training flight was the first step in achieving his ambition of becoming an attack helicopter pilot, as revealed by the Mail last month.
By the look on his face, the one hour ten minute sortie in a bright yellow T67 Firefly went brilliantly. Ambitious: Prince Harry on his flying lesson in a Slingsby Firefly aircraft at the Army Flying Headquarters in Hampshire
Ambitious: Prince Harry on his flying lesson in a Slingsby Firefly aircraft at the Army Flying Headquarters in Hampshire
Harry, 24, is currently undergoing four weeks of rigorous assessment with the Army Air Corps to decide whether he has the aptitude to fly an £35 million Apache.
If successful - and Harry has been warned that less than half of all applicants pass - he will spend a further two-and-a-half years training before he is given his first operational posting. [/color][/center]
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Post by Nene on Nov 26, 2008 12:14:38 GMT -5
MODS AND EVERYONE,Wishing you all the simple joys of tradition the company of good friends and all the happiness of sharing a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Post by TheBo on Dec 2, 2008 11:28:23 GMT -5
Aww, same to you, nene. (Less colorfully, of course...kekekeke...)
Bo
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Post by jinju0 on Dec 3, 2008 2:36:16 GMT -5
nene, LOOK AT THE WONDERFUL NEWS! Son Tae-young bags Kwon Sang-woo with pregnancy So there was more than just kissy-kissies going on…..
The X-files are true…. Son Tae-young and Kwon Sang-woo’s sudden marriage on September 28th 2008 was due to the fact that the new wife is 6 months along in her pregnancy. They got married less than 3 months ago….you do the math.
This explains the billowing wedding dress and the belly covers. Not that anything is wrong with that…of course. Son Tae-young is expected to give birth in the spring.
Congratulations to the couple and to Son Tae-young for nabbing one of Korea’s most wanted.can you believe it! i'm so happy for them! i can't wait to see the beautiful baby! Congratulations STY & KSW!
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Post by Nene on Dec 4, 2008 14:06:30 GMT -5
jinju, Thank you so much for the good news. Your wish has come true! You'd see the little KSW in the Spring, hehe. I'm very happy for them too.
How are you? I was busy entertaining my sister who came from Pensylvania to visit us. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope you had a good one too. ;D
KSW and STY were spotted walking leisurely on the Gold Coast in Australia. Apparently, he enjoys his married life, hehe.
Since KSW is already back in Korea by himself, I guess STY is going to have the baby in Australia.
The little one may look like daddy KSW,
OR mommy STY.
KSW and STY looked very happy together. They're gonna have a super cute kid. Congrats to the parents-to-be! To my surprise, I also found out that Son Tae Young used to date Shin Hyun Jun, one of our favorite actors too. Read more here.
Have you ever heard Lee Jiah speak English? If you still haven't, please click on the link below. Lee Ji Ah talks in English regarding youtube symphony orchestra
Her English is pretty good. She's very cute and I like her a lot. Hope to see Lee Jiah in another good drama soon.
I also found another exciting news.
BYJ will be attending the 2008 MBC Acting Awards to present the grand award Star News, Reporter Kim Gyeoul 12/02 16:39 Actor, Bae Yong Joon will be attending to present the awards at the 2008 MBC Acting Awards ceremony.
According to MBC on the 2nd, Bae Yong Joon will be attending to present the awards at the 2008 MBC Acting Awards ceremony coming December 30th; he will be announcing the awardees and giving the recognitions.
Someone from his management company also revealed his intention to attend the ceremony by saying, ‘It’s reasonable for him to attend the ceremony because he received the award last year.’
Bae Yong Joon was honored to receive the grand award on the 30th of December last year for the drama ‘TWSSG’, and he also received the popularity award and best couple award with Lee Jiah selected by netizens (fans). He was delighted to have received 3 awards.
On same date, Song Ilgook of ‘Jumong’, who had received the grand award at the 2006 MBC Acting Awards Ceremony, presented the award last year.
Now, Bae Yong Joon is writing a travel book that will be published early next year.
credits: leizle.blogspot.com, happiebb.blogspot.com I really love those pictures. BYJ and Lee Jiah are a lovely couple. I hope they can do another drama together. Can't wait!
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Post by Nene on Dec 4, 2008 14:15:46 GMT -5
Bo, I'm very excited about the new series, Star's Lover. I Love and admire Choi Ji Woo. She's beautiful and very talented.
STAR'S LOVER
Mini series debuts 10 Dec 2008 Wed 9:55 pm Seoul time, inspired by movie, Nottinghill (replacing Painter of the Wind) Title was first called "Oh ! My Goddess 오! 나의 여신님". Joint Korean & Japanese production; Olive Nine and a japanese advertising company.
Director : Bu Sung Chul 부성철 (Lobbyist) Sscriptwriter : Oh Soo-yeon 오수연 ("Autumn's Tale", "Winter Sonata") Cast : Choi Ji Woo, Yoo Ji Tae, Cha Yeh Ryun, Lee Ki Woo, Choi Philip, Ki Tae Young, Shin Hyun Joon (cameo), Jung Woon Taek, Shim Eun Jin Official site : tv.sbs.co.kr/starlover Photo Gallery
credits: as labeled + huangssy December 2, 2008
'Celebrity's Sweetheart' Knocks on Viewer's Hearts
By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter
Actors Yoo Ji-tae, left, and Choi Ji-woo to star in “Celebrity’s Sweetheart,” which will air 9:55 p.m. Dec. 10 on SBS
Princess Ji-woo is back. Choi Ji-woo, referred to as "Princess Ji-woo" by her Japanese fans and a famous hallyu star with her tall, model-like figure and innocent looks, is returning to the small screen with SBS drama "Celebrity’s Sweetheart.’'
Choi, who has been acting for 14 years, will play, not surprisingly, beautiful actress Lee Marie, who falls for a poor yet smart ghostwriter, played by fellow actor Yoo Ji-tae.
The press conference, which was held last week, was full of not only reporters, but also overseas fans hands with flowers and presents for the 33-year-old actress and fellow actors. "I was inspired by the movie 'Notting Hill.’ My goal was to offer a full gift set of 'melo' (melodramas)," said Bu Sung-chul, the producer.
Indeed, the short clip of the drama showed the perfect tools for a perfect Korean melodrama: a beautiful, yet lonely top actress, a poor but talented writer-to-be, a rich chaebol heir and even a nosy tabloid reporter. "It was actually a bit embarrassing to play an actress. The scenes where I had to walk the red carpet were actually quite awkward, because I had to act it. But the scenes where Marie becomes devastated by Internet rumors and wants to be someone special for only one person and not the public, was also easy to understand,’’ the star from "Winter Sonata" (2002) and "Stairway to Heaven" (2003) said.
Unlike veteran television star Choi, this is the first drama for Yoo, who became popular thanks to his performance in "Oldboy" (2003). "I found a new aspect of acting by shooting the drama. While acting in a movie feels like I become a part of the film, working on a drama is like growing side by side with the drama itself," said Yoo.
While Yoo was busy lecturing in classrooms and writing novels in the drama, Choi showed her feminine side with several scenes of her practicing ballet. The actress admitted that she learned professionally for the past eight months. "It was really me doing that scene!" she laughed.
When asked if she was worried of her typecast image as the damsel in distress, Choi smiled and said she didn’t think it was bad to have a certain image. "I think I have presented quite different roles in the dramas that I have starred in. I believe it’s important for an actor to show different roles, but I don’t think it’s bad to have a trademark image," she said.
The producer, however, thought Choi was perfect for the role and added that he was honored to be working with one of Asia’s top stars. "My goal was simple. I wanted to bring Choi, who is one of the best melodramatic heroines in both TV dramas and movies, and make a sweet and heartbreaking piece. Choi is especially good in sad melodramas, so she was fit for the role," he said.
"It’s warm and sweet, perfect for the winter season," Choi added.
"Celebrity’s Sweetheart" will start airing at 9:55 Dec. 10 on SBS.
Credits: sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr
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Post by Nene on Dec 4, 2008 17:10:13 GMT -5
tinkerbell,
Thank you so much for your lovely pictures and Red Cliff 2 Trailer. I like them a lot. Have you ever seen this kind of art before? I haven't. It's eccentric but fabulous.
The fishy art of Anne-Catherine Becker-Echivard
(telegraph.co.uk) French Anne-Catherine Becker-Echivard works with some very smelly models... Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA ...She creates lifelike scenes using fish heads placed on doll-like bodies Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA She uses familiar fish like sardines and mackerel to create the works Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA She buys the fish from Rungis food market just outside Paris, which is the largest in the world Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA The props and backdrops are painstakingly put together by Anne-Catherine... Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA ...while her mother makes the costumes Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA "Each specific work can take up to three months from start to finish," Catherine says Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA "Each new idea starts with a snippet from the radio or from the newspaper about an issue such as HIV/Aids which has caught my attention..." Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA "...I then sketch out a scene and then begin to build my fish art according to my design" Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA "Sometimes the idea or scene will evolve during the creative process and this will mean going back to square one," she says Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA "Fish are a great method of communicating my opinions on this world," says 37-year-old Anne-Catherine, who now lives in Berlin Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA "Just because these are fish heads on top of tiny models, it does not mean that people can not recognise the situations put in front of them and how that resonates with them" Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA When she's photographed the scene, she throws the fish heads away Picture: BARCROFT MEDIA Wow, it's really amazing to see such an extraordinary art. Anne-Catherine Becker-Echivard is absolutely a special artist who creates these scenes out of fish heads. It's simply out of this world! I'm glad I found her work. I hope you like it too.
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Post by TheBo on Dec 6, 2008 22:05:27 GMT -5
Thanks for the news, nene. I look forward to seeing Princess Ji-woo in another distress. kekeke... But what I really want to know is...you actually gonna buy those purple stilettos? Bo
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Post by Nene on Dec 9, 2008 3:01:42 GMT -5
Bo, You're welcome. I wish I could wear them, hehe. Do you know who's the stiletto queen? I think you do. It's the one and only Victoria Beckham. She's obsessed with high heels. Some of them are insane and downright dangerous. I found some pictures to share with you and everyone.
Victoria Beckham is not alone, I also found some celebs who share her passion. Here are some of them.
Can you guess who's this famous star? I can't believe it's Julianne Moore. What happened to her? She used to be beautiful and glamorous.
Ahyhow, I applaud Mrs. Beckham for her ability to walk flawlessly while taking care of her kids in those crazy shoes. If I were her, I would tip over myself or anyone else, haha.
;D I found some more pictures of Princess Ji-woo. ;D
I love her beautiful gown in this set of pictures. She looks lovely and happy. A Star's Lover will premiere on Wednesday, Dec 10, at 21.55 p.m on SBS. Can't wait!
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Post by TheBo on Dec 9, 2008 17:19:14 GMT -5
... KSW and STY were spotted walking leisurely on the Gold Coast in Australia. Apparently, he enjoys his married life, hehe. Since KSW is already back in Korea by himself, I guess STY is going to have the baby in Australia. The little one may look like daddy KSW, OR mommy STY. Umm, is that girl pregnant? They both look way too thin (in light of our previous convos about this I feel safe in mentioning it.) I find myself hoping against hope that it's something to do with the camera lense....but I doubt it...there's a normal-looking guy in the background... Bo
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