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The Philippines' veteran ballader Jose Mari Chan will have a new cd to be realeased in the country and a valentine show but he is more happy when Janis Siegel -a member of the American vocal group "The Manhattan Transfer" emailed him and their is a possibility for the revival of his songs in U.S. "She emailed me and said you know, one good idea would be maybe to have American singers sing your songs. She felt that they were good enough for American singers." Chan explained.The Manhattan Transfer first group was established in New York City in 1969, disbanded after a producing a single album, Jukin' (1971). The second line-up was set up in 1972 and is still together as of 2007 (members are Cheryl Bentyne, Tim Hauser, Janis Siegel and Alan Paul). It is famous for mixing jazz, big band, and popular music styles.

Hip hop has a hold on everything from music to fashion and has become one of corporate America's most valuable tools. CBS News correspondent Alexis Christoforous talked with entrepreneur Russell Simmons about his business success and work with the Hi

?????, ?????Even in the smallest of small-town America, Corvallis, Oregon (population 53,900), Japan has a presence, it seems.I was surprised to discover not one but two Japanese-themed restaurants and an aikido center.Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar250 SW Third St. (3rd & Jefferson)Corvallis, OR 97333Tel: 541 754 7508Ki Aikido115 NW 2nd StCorvallis, OR 97330Tel: 541 757 2746oregonki.orgAomatsu Japanese Restaurant122 NW 3rd St, CorvallisTel: 541 752 1410Yahoo Japan Auction ServiceBook a hotel in Japan with BookingsTokyo Serviced ApartmentsBudget accommodation in JapanHappi CoatsJapanese For Busy PeopleTagsJapan Corvallis Oregon aikido USA

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Were you shocked when you heard that Nicholas W. Browning was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder in the deaths of his parents and two brothers? I was and still am. Even ONE child being arrested in the suspected murder of a parent is something that SHOULD shock you into wanting to be the best parent that you can be. Need a nudge in the right direction? Here's some websites for you to read now: Family Works Parents' Action for Children Voices For America's Children - Child Advocacy Organization The ABC's of Parenting More4kids - Parenting and Family Life Resources KPBS: Project Q Kids - A Program Designed to Help Raise Quality Kids from 0-5 years Single Parent Central Fathering Magazine Slowlane - For Stay at Home Dads Boot Camp For New Dads Stepfamily Network - Excellent Forum Here Proud Parenting - Gay, Lesbian & Transgender Parenting Gay Parent Magazine Online Alternative Family Magazine Raising Non-Violent Children Raising Non-Violent Children Love and Logic -

Amy Winehouse escaped rehab on Monday to apply for a U.S. visa. The troubled singer is believed to be applying for a visa to attend the Grammys in Los Angeles on February 10, where she is nominated for six awards. Her rep says, “The appointment at the US Embassy was made some time ago and was part of process for obtaining a visa. No decision has been made about the Grammys. “Amy was accompanied by a nurse as the appointment was under supervision. She has not left rehab and remains under the care of the clinic.” Amy Crackhouse was banned from the U.S. last October after she was arrested in Norway for possession of marijuana. Amy Winehouse

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Two American Muslim seniors at Georgetown University in Washington D.C. presented an eloquent defense of why Muslim women should wear a headscarf. Hafsa Kanjwai and Khadijeh Zarafshar, defend wearing of the headscarf on several grounds. They charge the West has distorted reasons why Muslim women wear one and connect the Hijab to some sort of male oppression of women. “In modern times, the veil has become an emotionally charged symbol of the struggle between tradition and modernity, betwen Islam and the West. It has arguably served as a partial political justification for certain policies spearheaded by the United States to ‘liberate Muslim women’ in Afghanistan or Iraq. We, as Ameican Muslim women, simply by living our dual identity, demand a re-evaluation of this externally imposed dichotomy. As Americans, it is not our place to speak on behalf of women of other nations.” They argue there is not such thing as “Muslim women” since that expression att

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Congratulation Kirsten Haglund ! Miss America 2008 photos Kirsten Haglund - Miss America 2008 Profile Kirsten Haglund (born 1988) is a beauty queen from Farmington Hills, Michigan who is Miss America 2008. After winning the Miss Oakland County local title Haglund competed in the Miss Michigan pageant for the first time and was crowned Miss Michigan in June 2007. Haglund went on to represent Michigan in the Miss America 2008 pageant broadcast on TLC from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino on January 26, 2008. She won a preliminary swimsuit award on Wednesday night, becoming her state’s first Preliminary Swimsuit award since 1987. At the conclusion of the live telecast, Haglund was crowned the 83rd Miss America. She succeeds Lauren Nelson, of Lawton, Oklahoma and is Michigan’s fifth Miss America and her state’s first for twenty years. At 19, Haglund was the youngest girl in the competition, and the youngest Miss America winner since Kimberly Cla

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If you haven’t heard (and quite frankly I wouldn’t be surprised if you hadn’t), Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund, was crowned Miss America 2008 over the weekend. I know I missed it. In fact, I didn’t even know it was on for me to miss. After years of declining ratings the pageant was dropped from network TV in 2004, and then spent a couple of years on CMT before TLC picked it up last year. In an effort to reinvigorate the Miss America Pageant, TLC has decided to try an make the pageant “hipper” to appeal to a younger audience. TLC added a four-week reality show about the girls preparing for the pageant. While I think this is a great idea, most of the changes were in fact pretty lame unless by younger they mean people in their 40’s instead of people in their 60’s. Here are some of lamer the changes that were made this year: - A DJ played dance music on stage - Adding some humor to the opening number - Clinton Kelly of TLC’s What No

Miss Michigan Kirsten Haglund was crowned Miss America 2008 over the weekend at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas over the weekend. This years pageant, which was televised on TLC, was supposed to be hipper and sassier than in years past. Here are some of photos of our latest Miss America so you can judge for yourself. Let us know if you agree. Personally, I’m not convinced. You can also read my full comments on the 2008 Miss America Pageant as well if you’re interested. My guess is that probably you’re just going to look at the pictures though :). This content brought to you by Wild Bluff Media. ---Related Articles at Wild Bluff Media : Entertainment Examined:Miss America: Reality CheckSummer Glau: Photo GalleryKirsten Dunst Has The PlagueHonorary Oscar for Kirsten DunstLt. Andy Baldwin: An Officer and a Gentleman and a Humanitarian

Kirsten Haglund winner of Miss America 2008 at Las Vegas. She received the title, but I don't think she looks special. Ordinary girl and if you would walk on the street you would probably see much better looking girls. Visit site for more fresh celebrity photos, candids, photoshoots, gossip, rumors, paparazzi pictures, entertainment news

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Tokio Hotel have announced their North American tour dates. The German rock band are hitting Le National in Montreal, Quebec on February 9th, followed by a February 10th gig at Mod Club in Toronto, Ontario. The group then travels to the U.S. for gigs

This is an invited guest post by Billy (A Liberal Disabled Vet), a regular commenter on Atheist Revolution. I continue to appreciate his many thought-provoking comments and am happy that he agreed to write another guest post.A few months ago, vjack was kind enough to ask me to write a guest post. I wrote a piece which vjack named "Fear of an Idea" (I think I am pretty good at writing, but coming up with titles has always been tough for me) which generated some interesting comments. Vjack said I could write more, and so I planned. I planned to write about hypocrisy, both on the personal and institutional level. And writer’s block hit hard. That being said, I decided to write about something completely different.My son is about to enter college. He is studying history and secondary education with an eye toward becoming a high school teacher. I have begun paying a little more attention to the subject of education and have become more than a little bit concerned. My concern is more about

I like her & I know where she’s coming from. But please. I’ve had enough whining from wealthy, famous celebs  And oh ya….eat a sandwich. Fox:”I have experienced first-hand and I know how lonely life — and it is not just Hollywood — can be,” Gellar told Pop Tarts while promoting her latest crime/drama “The Air I Breathe.”"It’s hard. You are constantly someone else and it is hard spending your life being someone else and projecting an image to really find yourself. It’s tough. When I travel to these remote places, I feel pleasure and happiness and helping these young girls — in America we are such a gluttonous society, and seeing the way these people appreciate everything is such an exciting time,” she said. “Sorrow is when I come back.