Words of hope for Japan

The scenes on the news after an earthquake and subsequent tsunami struck Japan's coastline were sadly familiar.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/04/08/iyw.letters/index.html

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Photo of the Day: The wedding factory

From dbmboise:

Weddings are big business here in China, and Shanghai is no exception. It's common to see couples having their photos taken in various parks around the city, but here in Danling Lingshi park, you can see the couples in what can only be described as a production line. Each couple has it's own entourage consisting of at a minimum a photographer, his assistant and a hair a makeup girl. Some groups have large numbers of staff to pamper the couple and their family who usually pay upwards of 2000 rmb for a days shoot and 50-100 images. [ more ? ]

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Grab a Bite: The Freshary's mini muffins

Why you should grab a bite: Maybe we should begin with a short introduction to The Freshary. Run by Paul and Sara Bergman, the ice cream and baked goods shop is dedicated to completely organic and vegan treats. All their stuff is made without preservatives, trans fats or any kind of artificial additives and they've just opened up a second shop on Julu Lu. [ more ? ]

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American Ambassador Buys Fukushima Products

American Ambassador John Roos made a public display of support for Fukushima products by visiting a shop in Tokyo and buying Fukushima sake: A prefectural official showed him several goods such as a tofu product, and a brand of sake which won a top prize in a national competition last year. Roos, who is a [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JapanProbe/~3/iwdDRy4pNic/

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Kate Middleton's Earrings Designed by Robinson Pelham

The earrings Kate Middleton wore to her wedding were designed and made by Robinson Pelham. The earrings were commissioned by Miss Middleton's parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, and were given to their daughter as a wedding present.

The earrings are diamond set stylized oak leaves with a pear shaped diamond set drop and a pave set diamond acorn suspended in the center. Inspiration for the design comes from the family's new coat of arms which includes acorns and oak leaves. The earrings were made to echo the tiara.

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Video: Tim Gunn Analyzes Kate Middleton's Wedding Gown

Tim Gunn provided the fashion analysis for
Good Morning America for the royal wedding this morning. Tim said the gown created by Sarah Burton for Alexander
McQueen was simply ravishing. He thought it truly was a masterpiece.


Tim says that the proportions were perfect, and that the shape would be very flattering on a number of women with different figure types. Tim said that Pippa Middleton's classic column gown was what everyone predicted Kate -- or rather Catherine, as she wants to be known -- would wear when he was in London last week, so he thought it was interesting that was what the maid of honor ended up wearing. He said the dress is a classic and won't look dated in years to come. Take a look:



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Review & Giveaway: Rock 'N Learn Getting Ready For Kindergarten

Rock 'N Learn, purveyors of one of the best educational DVD series out there, recently sent my family the Getting Ready For Kindergarten DVD to check out and review.


Let me tell you about MY first day of kindergarten. I remember it well, because it's one of the more traumatizing days of my life. I didn't know how to tie shoelaces yet, so the teacher wasn't that thrilled about that. I also only knew how to write in capital letters, because that's all my mother had taught me to do. Let's add in the language barrier - when the teacher started talking about taking us all to the "restroom", I seriously thought she meant a room with a bunch of couches for us to hang out on. (Go ahead, laugh! lol) Oh, and at the end of the day, this boy named Mike P. stepped on my hand when I was bending down for something, so I hit him.

By the way, I barely squeaked out of kindergarten because I didn't learn to tie shoelaces until the end of the year. (In all fairness, mary janes made up a huge part of my wardrobe) So I'm gathering you can probably guess why it's so important that my daughter knows everything she needs to know for kindergarten, even if we're planning on homeschooling. Actually, that's one of the reasons I love Rock 'N Learn's products, because they make learning fun!

Getting Ready For Kindergarten is a 45 minute DVD for the ages 3 to 5 crowd that covers basic skills kids need to know to be ready for that first day of school - from getting dressed and that important tying their shoes, to using the restroom, writing their name, and learning left and right. It uses little animated characters named Joey and Jill, alongside kids to help teach the skills included, with plenty of music and songs to help your kids remember the skills. We're in the midst of learning picking up toys and around here, so the "Cleaning My Room" segment was definitely welcomed here! The little characters mixed with the kids seemed to be the right combination, and the songs are catchy. I recommend learning some of the songs yourself, so you can break into the songs at the right time and help your child "remember" the skills from the DVD.

A few things on the DVD may be a little much for the younger crowd, but that's the beauty of owning DVD's - you can watch a little now if you want to, and then rewatch it down the road as your child grows. A three year old might struggle a bit with learning size comparisons, but they can easily learn colors and basic counting, while a five year old getting ready this summer for the first day of kindergarten should have no problem with letter recognition, and perhaps might roll their eyes a bit at zipping their coat.

Here's a short clip from the DVD:


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Rock 'N Learn's products have been recommended by teachers, and they've also received the Parenting Seal of Approval, as well as been recognized for a Mom's Best Award for Best Products of 2010. Getting Ready For Kindergarten retails for $19.99, and you can purchase it online, at Barnes & Noble stores, and quality school supply stores. If you'd like to order via Rock 'N Learn's website though, I have a discount code that will save you 25% off your entire purchase! Just use promo code JQ7711 at checkout to have it apply to your order.

Win it! The fabulous folks over at Rock 'N Learn are letting me host a giveaway so that one lucky reader will their choice of DVD or CD to help their children learn too! To enter, just visit the Rock 'n Learn website, and tell us which other series you think would help your child(ren) succeed in school too.

As always, you can receive extra entries for:

-Subscribing to my feed OR following my blog
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That's four (4) possible entries! Giveaway ends May 7th at 11:59 PM PST, and please leave your email address in your entry or have it available in your profile. US only, sorry :( Good luck everyone!! :)

I received a copy of the DVD mentioned above in order to share my thoughts on it. One winner will receive the DVD or CD of their choosing, as fulfilled by the giveaway sponsor.

Source: http://www.confessionsofapsychotichousewife.com/2011/04/review-giveaway-rock-n-learn-getting.html

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A Message of Tolerance, Unrepressed

Despite indications of rising official censorship in China, an exhibit on the European age of Enlightenment seems to be reaching its intended audience.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/28/world/asia/28iht-letter28.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Chinese Currency Rises Above Key Level

The strengthening of the renminbi engineered by Beijing may be a tool to battle inflation in an economy that many economists fear could overheat.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/30/business/global/30yuan.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Parrot Mimics Earthquake Alert

There have been over 1,000 aftershocks since the March 11th earthquake. Japan’s early warning system has successfully detected many of the aftershocks before they arrive, triggering alerts on television and on mobile phones. Here’s a pet parrot that has heard a lot of earthquake warning sounds coming from mobile phones: — Akihabara News – Gadgetry [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JapanProbe/~3/bmWEB-n3HT0/

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Quake moved Japan coast 8 feet, shifted Earth's axis

The powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its axis.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/12/japan.earthquake.tsunami.earth/index.html

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Industry Insider: Rag & Bone

After-hours at Holt Renfrew becomes a party hot spot as David Neville and Marcus Wainwright of Rag & Bone land into town. We had a few minutes to catch up with the boys and ask a few less traditional questions that a quick Google can?t answer. SS: You both are constantly traveling to different cities [...]

Source: http://thestylespy.com/2011/04/industry-insider-rag-bone/

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Rescue in Japan as 2 pulled from rubble

A grandmother and her teenage grandson were rescued Sunday in Japan, nine days after they became trapped in their home following the earthquake and tsunami, officials said.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/20/japan.rescue/index.html

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Sendai downs Urawa 1-0 for first home win

Yoshiaki Ota scored the lone goal Friday as Vegalta Sendai defeated Urawa Reds 1-0 in the J-League team's first home game since the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan.

Source: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/sendai-downs-urawa-1-0-first-home-win-111550091.html

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Conductor Zubin Mehta in Japan

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Kurashi-NewsFromJapan/~3/DAYb7YWLV_o/conductor-zubin-mehta-in-japan.html

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Prince William and Catherine Middleton's Prayer

Prince William and Catherine Middleton wrote a prayer which was read by the Bishop of London during their wedding ceremony. It is a lovely prayer:

God our Father, we thank you for our families; for the love that we share and for the joy of our marriage.

In the busyness of each day keep our eyes fixed on what is real and important in life and help us to be generous with our time and love and energy.

Strengthened by our union help us to serve and comfort those who suffer. We ask this in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen.

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Tepco President Offers Bows & Apologies to Angry Evacuees

Masataka Shimizu, president of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), visited Fukushima yesterday and met with and apologized to evacuees. As one might expect, there were few positive reactions: It was the first visit of its kind, made over a month after the beginning of the nuclear accident. Some evacuees were clearly angry that it took [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JapanProbe/~3/dmrwRHpFJbQ/

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All Hands ? Foreign Volunteers in Tohoku

Ofunato, where foreign volunteers from All Hands are helping survivors retrieve precious items from wrecked homes: The volunteers sift through junk that has accumulated in one elderly woman’s home, helping find family photos, religious items, and an engagement ring. The woman is very happy to be receiving help from All Hands. Fuji TV mentions that [...]

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/JapanProbe/~3/gWQcI3l48QY/

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Megwin TV: Muscle Training for Mr. Son

Via Megwin TV here is a funny segment entitled "Muscle training for Mr. Son":




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See also: Japanese Muscle March Game Trailer

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Source: http://robpongi.blogspot.com/2011/04/megwin-tv-muscle-training-for-mr-son.html

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Taiwan arms purchases help US economy - Wendell Minnick

Source: http://www.chinaherald.net/2011/04/taiwan-arms-purchases-help-us-economy.html

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NEWS / CHILDREN'S TV: Laugh, Scream And Learn With Nordic Programmes At MIP TV

01.04.2011 - Samples of some of the best new Nordic entertaining and edutainment formats, crime series, children content and documentaries will be introduced to MIP TV participants in Cannes on April 3 and 4 as part of the new ?Laugh, Scream, Learn: Nordic Screenings' initiative.

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Source: http://ypmn.blogspot.com/2011/04/news-childrens-tv-laugh-scream-and.html

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Wearing the kimono in Kyoto

I just couldn’t resist wearing the kimono – at the last minute! – in Kyoto. I’ve read Memoirs of a Geisha and all that stuff, and being garbed in traditional Japanese costume, was out there as one of my fantasies. It was a lovely day, and this pic of me amid the plum blossoms is [...]

Source: http://www.annalyn.net/2011/04/28/wearing-the-kimono-in-kyoto/

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TRAINING: Journalists Trained in Children's Rights

Rubavu ? The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in partnership with the Journalist Association for the Protection and Promotion Of Children's Rights, is training 35 journalists how to promote and safeguard children rights.

The three-day training, which started yesterday at Diane Fossey Hotel Rubavu District, is the second this year and draws media practitioners from both private and public media.

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Source: http://ypmn.blogspot.com/2011/04/training-journalists-trained-in.html

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Elections in communist Laos promise little change

Laos, one of the world's last communist nations, is holding parliamentary elections Saturday. But the vote will only preserve the status quo, because virtually all candidates owe allegiance to the all-powerful political party that's ruled for 36 years.

Source: http://my.news.yahoo.com/polls-communist-laos-promise-little-change-033541865.html

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Quake moved Japan coast 8 feet, shifted Earth's axis

The powerful earthquake that unleashed a devastating tsunami Friday appears to have moved the main island of Japan by 8 feet (2.4 meters) and shifted the Earth on its axis.

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/12/japan.earthquake.tsunami.earth/index.html

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Frustrated Fukushima Evacuees Unimpressed by Prime Minister?s Short Visit

Prime Minister Kan visited evacuees at shelters in Fukushima yesterday, perhaps hoping to show the public that the national government was working hard to deal with the ongoing nuclear crisis. Unfortunately for Kan, some evacuees were not in the mood to shut up and give the government a pleasant photo op:

One evacuee told him, [...]

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China manufacturing ruffled by Japan disasters (AP)

AP - Chinese manufacturers added workers but saw scant growth in orders in April amid delays in supplies resulting from Japan's earthquake and tsunami.

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Hepatitis B carrier hires five to eat her dinner

33-year-old "Chu Cao" or "Weeding" (??) was diagnosed with Hepatitis B in 1994 and has spent the past year campaigning across China to improve knowledge about the disease. In each of the 23 cities she has visited so far, she holds up a sign offering to buy dinner for whoever is willing to eat with her: [ more ? ]

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