Bangkok Siam Paragon Watch Expo 16 Nov -6 Dec 2010

In the most prominent department store of Bangkok, I went through the Watch Expo last week.
Lots of watches, approximately  20,000 watches displayed...including, FM, Omega, ToyWatch, Tissot, Seiko, Citizen, Beitling, Corum, VC and many many other brands are available.
It is Free of Charge, but I did not find too many visitors.
Paragon is a place for the rich and famous for shopping,. There are Porsche, IWC, Cartier, Louis Vitton, Channel, Masarati, Lamborghini, Lotus, Audi, BMW... B&W, B&O plus many other leading consumers products you may like it. Siam Paragon is one of the best placess for shopping in Bangkok. Don't miss it!

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Cartier Santos 100

This is my Cartier Black body with Matt Square bezel, sturdy plastic strap, comfortable, water resistant, accirate. Only drawback is having no date, too simply dial design. Watch for Friday probably!

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Top 10 Spots for New Year's Eve

This New Year's Eve, one doesn't have to be the loneliest number. When the clock strikes midnight, crowds will gather in cities around the world to celebrate the arrival of 1-1-11 in a wild variety of international traditions. Forget about waiting for the ball to drop in New York's Times Square. With the list we've compiled, you can sing folk songs around the bonfires of Reykjavik, rave the night away on the beaches of Goa, ensure good luck by eating grapes in Barcelona and watch fireworks in magnificent settings that include Table Mountain, Niagara Falls and the Austrian Alps.

UNITED STATES

Nevada
Las Vegas
Bacchanalia in the Desert
www.vegas.com/newyears
www.vegasexperience.com

Reinforcing its status as a perennial party town, Las Vegas welcomes 300,000 revelers to ring in the New Year. Hotels, clubs and bars take it to the limit with special shows, but many lock their doors around the midnight hours, so you'll need to decide whether you want to be in or out. We recommend out, since the four-mile-long Strip becomes a vehicle-free promenade where you can drink, mingle and watch fireworks shot off from surrounding rooftops. Meanwhile, downtown, Fremont Street presents its raucous TributePalooza with bands including Fan Halen and Led Zepagain. And if you're looking for the real thing, Jay-Z and Coldplay are scheduled to headline (onstage together) at the new Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. We hear that it's invitation only, so hurry up and find a celebrity BFF to get you on the list.

UNITED STATES

Georgia
Savannah
Southern Comfort at the Stroke of Midnight
www.savannahvisit.com

The South may be known for its genteel hospitality, but when the time is right, Southerners love to kick up their heels. In Savannah, that time is December 31, when locals gather for City Market's annual outdoor street party. Kids' activities are aplenty, and the live music that starts at nine is followed by a fireworks display shot off the pier on neighboring Tybee Island. While there's nothing wrong with being a landlubber, we suggest booking a cruise on a traditional stern wheel riverboat for dinner, Champagne toasts and the best fireworks views. Then on January 1, spend the noon hour watching participants with titles from Shrimp to Moby Dick (depending on how many years they've taken part) brave chilly river waters during the Polar Bear Plunge.

CANADA

Niagara Falls
Barreling into the New Year
www.niagaraparks.com
www.niagarafallstourism.com
www.wfol.com

Long gone are the days when the most exciting thing to do at Niagara Falls was keep your eyes peeled for a daredevil plummeting over the cascades in a barrel. The falls are now the site of one of the biggest outdoor New Year's Eve parties in Canada. More than 30,000 people gather in Queen Victoria Park to eat, drink and enjoy the free New Year's Eve Concert Extravaganza, organized by the Niagara Parks Commission. Festivities take place against the stunning backdrop of Niagara Falls, which is illuminated as part of the 28th annual Winter Festival of Lights, a November 6 to January 31 display of more than three million lights on a five-kilometer route. Brightening the night even further, the 9 p.m. and midnight Fireworks over the Falls are so much a part of the country's New Year's Eve tradition that they are televised nationwide.

CZECH REPUBLIC

Prague
Do It Yourself Fireworks
www.pragueexperience.com

With a free-for-all of hand-held fireworks competing with an official midnight display over Prague Castle and the Vltava River, Prague is rightly known for its wild New Year's Eve. But this is a city that has something for everyone. All day long the Christmas Markets are still in full swing, as colorful wooden huts sell handicrafts, hot food and warm drinks in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Culture lovers can take in the afternoon performance of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra at Rudolfinum and then attend the New Year's Eve gala ball at the Prague State Opera. As for those who like their festivities on the rowdy side, the action is in the bars, clubs, and prime fireworks viewing spots: Charles Bridge and the town squares. For crowd-controlled celebrations, dinner cruises ply the Vltava River with music and dancing into the wee hours.

AUSTRIA

Kitzbühel
Heating up the Slopes
www.kitzbuehel.com

For New Year's Eve in a quaint fairy tale setting, Kitzbühel is our top pick. This 9th-century town has been attracting glamorous revelers ever since Kirk Douglas and Coco Chanel put it on the see-and-be-seen map. A romantic mood takes over as the clock ticks toward midnight, with restaurants and hotels hosting gala dinners and horse-drawn sleighs jingling past medieval houses on traffic-free, cobblestone streets. The big draw, though, takes place on the Hahnenkamm race course. Drinking hot wine and singing folk songs, crowds gather at the base to watch members of the Rote Teufel ski school. Beneath a fireworks display (one of the best in the Alps) choreographed to music, the skiers welcome the New Year with an unforgettable torch-lit performance on the slopes.

ICELAND

Reykjavik
Cold Temperatures, Hot Nightlife

In Iceland, New Year's Eve traditions offer the chance to brighten up one of the darkest days of the year. With little more than four hours of daylight and sunset before 4 p.m. on December 31, the celebration starts early, beginning with 6 p.m. mass at Reykjavik Cathedral. Locals attend or listen in on the radio, then share a meal with family and friends before heading outdoors for neighborhood bonfires. Visitors wandering the city may easily come across one of these flame-fueled gatherings, where drinking, folk songs and even elves and trolls are not uncommon. While all of this may seem somewhat sedate, don't underestimate a country where there are no restrictions on the holiday sale of fireworks. As for Icelanders wielding firecrackers, they're not the only complement to Reykjavik's official, spectacular pyrotechnics display. Sometimes the Northern Lights get in on the act as well.

SOUTH AFRICA

Cape Town
Wild along the Waterfront

In Cape Town, summertime means surf, suntans and a hot-and-happening New Year's Eve. The entire area is famous for its music events, from the Kirstenbosch Gardens New Year's Eve Concert to the multi-genre Rezonance New Year's Eve Festival offering the ultimate trance and chillout experience. But as midnight nears, most people head for the Victoria & Albert Waterfront. Lively with bars and restaurants year-round, this former fishing terminal brings 2010 to a close against the magnificent backdrop of Table Mountain, as street performers and live music lead up to midnight fireworks over the city. Make sure to save some energy for New Year's Day, since many locals consider this the real celebration. Dating back to the 19th century, the Minstrel Carnival features more than 10,000 costumed musicians, singers and dancers parading in the streets, giving New Orleans and Rio a run for their money.

 

 

 

 

SCOTLAND

EdinburghLiving High on the Hogmanay
www.edinburghshogmanay.org

Dust off your tartan and raise a glass of single malt. It's time for New Year's Eve in Edinburgh. Billed as the biggest New Year's Eve festival in the world, five-day Hogmanay kicks off with the Hog the Stage new band competition and a torchlight parade whose river of fire winds through the city. As for the midnight hour, the choices are many. Hit the live music, DJs and outdoor bars at the massive Street Party. Attend Concert in the Gardens, where headliners Biffy Clyro and The Charlatans will rock out pre- and post-midnight against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Or tackle tradition by learning folk dancing at the popular Keilidh. No matter which venue you choose, when the clock strikes the magic hour you will be in view of fireworks launched from numerous sites including the castle. Afterward, be prepared for the kissathon that accompanies the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

SPAIN

Barcelona
Fare Thee Well, Old Night

A marketing ploy by grape growers following freak weather conditions and a bumper harvest in the early 20th century, "eating of grapes" is now a beloved Nochevieja (Old Night) tradition. When the clock strikes midnight, you must eat one grape per chime, with each grape signifying good luck for the twelve months of the upcoming year. Before this take place, Barcelona locals dressed in bright costumes take to the streets and main plazas, and after the midnight fireworks have exploded, the real party starts in the city's bars, where music, dancing, tapas and sparkling cava wine keep the festivities going until dawn. If you manage to stay awake that long, head to the beach for a breakfast of hot chocolate and churros as the sun rises.

INDIA

Goa
Stark Raving Mad under the Stars

Gaining notoriety as a turn-on-tune-in-drop-out hippie paradise in the 1960s, Goa seems to use New Year's Eve to keep its free-living reputation alive. Backpackers flock here for psychedelic trance raves in the open air — insiders tell us "The Hill Top" is the place to be. This Indian state is also a favorite destination for Bollywood stars, whose New Year's Eve antics throughout Goa serve up plenty of fodder for the tabloids. As for the locals, they generally keep to their own traditions with New Year's balls in nearly every brightly decorated village. If you're lucky, you might be invited to share a glass of fenny, a regional brew made from guava, coconut or cashew nuts.

 

| Reference/Source: gayot.com

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The Top Ten Worst Movies of Summer 2010

Source: screencrave.com | Last week, we brought you the top 10 most anticipated films of the summer and now it’s time to do the opposite. We’re counting down the crappiest movies of the season and no one is spared. Jennifer Aniston’s not safe from our wrath, Katherine Heigl definitely doesn’t get a free pass, and MacGruber…is f*cking MacGruber!! These films are some of the most unexpected, unwanted, and most importantly unnecessary films of the summer and it’s time to put them and their stars on notice…

10. The Switch

Over the past few years Jennifer Aniston’s films have been on rom-com repeat. In her latest flick, The Switch she uses the age old body swapping format with Patrick Wilson and Jason Bateman’s ‘man-juice’ then throws in the whole “I’m secretly in love with my best friend gimmick.” How many times have we seen this storyline?

* Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
* Chance of Making Money: 6/10
* Chance of Bombing: 4/10
* Release Date: August 20, 2010

Total Score: 15/30



9. Marmaduke

We’re all down for nostalgia but who thought a live action version of Marmaduke was a good idea? Most importantly who thought he should sound like a stoned surfer courtesy of Owen Wilson? The CGI for this film looks horrible and how dare they resort Kiefer Sutherland to playing a common household pet! He’s saved this country too many times to be subjected to this.

* Chance of Enjoyment: 3/10
* Chance of Making Money: 8/10
* Chance of Bombing: 5/10
* Release Date: June 4, 2010

Total Score: 16/30




8. Jonah Hex

This may be a shock to you but jonah hex trailer coming 16 4 10 kc 340x227 The Top Ten Worst Movies of Summer 2010Jonah Hex is still coming out next month despite Warner Bros’ nonexistent marketing for it. It’s being treated like the red-haired stepchild of the studio. The first trailer for the film was released last month and from what we’ve seen it doesn’t look that impressive.

* Chance of Enjoyment: 6/10
* Chance of Making Money: 6/10
* Chance of Bombing: 6/10
* Release Date: June 18, 2010

Total Score: 18/30


7. MacGruber

What year is it? Are we in the 1990’s when SNL-based movies were all the rage? Why the hell did they decide to take their MacGruber sketch to the big screen? It’s a good 15 years too late. If that wasn’t dumb enough, they also cast Ryan Phillippe, who’s obviously allergic to comedic timing in a supporting role. The horror!


* Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
* Chance of Making Money: 4/10
* Chance of Bombing: 9/10
* Release Date: May 21, 2010

Total Score: 18/30




6. Dinner for Schmucks

Dinner for Schmucks is an remake of a funny French film that got sh*tted on so we could see Steve Carell and Paul Rudd together again. We love these guys but the trailer for the movie is beyond corny and it doesn’t look the least bit entertaining. All they did was take a group of comedic actors, drop them in a film and say, “Hey, we hope this works!” Guess what? IT DOESN’T!

* Chance of Enjoyment: 4/10
* Chance of Making Money: 8/10
* Chance of Bombing: 7/10
* Release Date: July 23, 2010

Total Score: 19/30




5. Killers

Haven’t we already seen this sh*t?! Katherine Heigl is Jennifer Aniston’s apprentice when it comes to remaking the same movie over and over again. This time she brought Ashton Kutcher as her partner in crime for the action comedy Killers, which looks like Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz’s Knight and Day but with less talent.

* Chance of Enjoyment: 3/10
* Chance of Making Money: 7/10
* Chance of Bombing: 9/10
* Release Date: June 4, 2010

Total Score: 19/30





4. Letters to Juliet

Someone recently asked us when Letters to Juliet would be airing on the Lifetime cable network and they were dead serious. They didn’t know it was a theatrical release and we can see why. The film’s emotional, formulaic, and marketed towards single women who are adamant viewers of “Army Wives.”

* Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
* Chance of Making Money: 4/10
* Chance of Bombing: 10/10
* Release Date: May 14, 2010

Total Score: 19/30




3. Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

When did Cats and Dogs 2 go into production? We weren’t even aware that a sequel had been greenlit. Perhaps the marketing for the film will step up as we get closer to its release date but as of now it’s not even a blip on our radar. This is the second talking animal film we’ve put on this list, when we’ll they learn? We don’t like them. They’re creepy.

Chance of Enjoyment: 5/10
Chance of Making Money: 7/10
Chance of Bombing: 9/10
Release Date: July 30, 2010

Total Score: 21/30





2. Takers

Takers stars Paul Walker, Hayden Christensen, Tip “Ti” Harris, and Chris Brown also known as surfer boy, wooden boy, southern boy, and the boy who always sounds like he has gum in his mouth. The producers got the worst actors in the world in the same place at the same time. When their bad performances combine on screen we’re pretty sure the earth will explode.

* Chance of Enjoyment: 9/10
* Chance of Making Money: 3/10
* Chance of Bombing: 10/10
* Release Date: August 20, 2010

Total Score: 22/30





1. Piranha 3-D

Piranha 3D doesn’t take itself too seriously, which could be a blessing or a curse depending on how you look at it. Remember how much internet buzz Snakes on a Plane got before it was released and it became one of the biggest bombs of 2006? Piranha may be an online phenomenon but everyone’s not down with that 2 dollar CGI that looks like it came from a SyFy original movie.

Chance of Enjoyment: 9/10
Chance of Making Money: 5/10
Chance of Bombing: 10/10
Release Date: August 27, 2010

Total Score: 24/30

What movie do you think should have made the list? What movie should be removed?

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Top Ten: Christmas Trees

Source: allthingschristmas.com | The National Christmas Tree Association suggests that this season, "36 million U.S. families plan to focus their holiday traditions around a real Christmas tree". ..""about 23 percent of the consumers will purchase their trees from a 'Christmas tree farm' while about 62 percent will buy trees from a retail lot."



Favorite Christmas Tree in US

1. Fraser Fir - needles are silvery-green and soft to the touch.
2. Douglas Fir -deep green in color and has unusually lovely branch shape.
3. Balsam Fir - beautiful dark-green color with airy, flexible branches.
4. Colorado Blue Spruce - nice pyramidal shape with strong limbs.
5. Scotch Pine - needles can be sharp as pins, but it resists drying
6. White Spruce - narrow conic in young trees.
7. White Pine - used in garlands, wreaths due to their long, feathery, soft needles.
8. White Fir -good foliage color, a pleasing natural shape and aroma
9 . Virginia Pine - yellow-green needles are paired in fascicles and are often twisted.
10 . Eastern Red Cedar - The fine-grained, soft brittle pinkish red to brownish red heartwood is fragrant, very light and very durable.


Ten Reasons why a Christmas Tree is Better Than a Man (for adults)

10. A Christmas tree smells better
9. A Christmas tree requires very little maintenance, just a little water, and they're happy.
8. A Christmas tree takes up less room.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't invite all of it's friends over for you to feed, while they sit around watching football.
6. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls
5. A Christmas tree adds charm to the home
4. A Christmas tree never whines.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't care if your hair is a mess, and you don't feel like putting on your make-up.
2. A Christmas tree won't eat the last cookie.
1. They give you a warm feeling with out asking anything in return.






Top Ten Reasons why Christmas trees are better than women (for adults)

10. A Christmas tree doesn't care how many other Christmas trees you have
had in the past.
9. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices.
8. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet.
7. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
6. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.
5. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.
4. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb
and have it hauled away.
3. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees.
2. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.
1. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the
back of your pickup truck.





Top Ten Signs It's Time to Take Down Your Christmas Tree
10. It has eaten the cat.
9. The squirrels living in the tree are starting to drop off from old age.
8. It has branched out and now covers most of the living room.
7. You're missing furniture, and your tree is unusually healthy.
6. No matter how may times you turn off the garage light your electric bill is still high.
5. You're afraid the Trick or Treaters will see the lights, assume you're home and demand candy.
4. The squirrels living in your tree have started to take it down for you.
3. The room is too crowded between your tree from this year and the one from last year.
2. Two words...tinsel rust.

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Top Ten: Christmas Songs

Source: allthingschristmas.com | When you talk about Christmas, you can’t ignore the Christmas music that can be heard everywhere in December; after all, music plays a significant role in creating the desired nice atmosphere. Which Christmas song though is the best selling one? Which one is the most annoying song of all time? Have a look at our compilation.

Best Selling Christmas Songs of all Time

1. Band Aid Do They Know It's Christmas? 1984/1985
2. Boney M Mary's Boy Child 1978
3. Wham! Last Christmas 1984/1985
4. Harry Belafonte Mary's Boy Child 1957
5. Band Aid 20 Do They Know It's Christmas? 2004
6. Slade Merry Xmas Everybody 1973/1981/1983/1998/2006
7. Bing Crosby White Christmas 1942/1977/1998
8. Cliff Richard The Millennium Prayer 1999
9. Johnny Mathis When A Child Is Born 1976
10. Cliff Richard Mistletoe And Wine 1988




The worst Christmas songs of all-time

1. Jingle Bells, Frank Sinatra (1957)
2. Feliz Navidad, Jose Feliciano (1970)
3. Happy Xmas (War Is Over), John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band (1971)
4. Mary’s Boy Child, Boney M (1978)
5. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Bruce Springsteen (1984)
6. Fairytale of New York, Shane MacGowan and Kristy MacColl (1987)
7. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, John Cougar Mellencamp (1989)
8. Meowy Christmas, Jingle Cats (1994)
9. All I Want for Christmas Is You, Mariah Carey (1994)
10. O Holy Night, Celine Dion (1998)

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Top 10 Oprah’s Favorite Things 2010

Source: indyposted.com | This year Oprah Winfrey pulled out all the stops when celebrating her annual “Favorite Things” episode, giving out a plethora of thoughtful and sometimes extremely lavish gifts to her audience. The over-the-top nature of some of the gifts is thought to be due to this being her final season, and her last “Favorite Things” giveaway. Here are our top 10 favorites from Oprah’s Favorite Things 2010 show.

10. 5-year Netflix Membership

Netflix may have been the true big winners in this particular gift, given the massive promotional boost that comes with a recommendation by Oprah Winfrey. Still, 5 years of movies and TV, both delivered home and streamed online, is a gift worth cherishing. And the Netflix service is a well-oiled machine. Even at its cheapest, a year’s worth of Netflix costs about $107. So for the simplest-featured account, you could expect to shell out $535 for 5 years. Not too shabby a prize!



9. Nike “Free Run+” Shoes

35 years of research have culminated in Nike’s “Free” technology, which Oprah claims is the next best thing to being barefoot. Designed for free running, the names of the game with this shoe are cushion, traction, and protection. The shoe, which retails for $85, strengthens muscles in the feet and ultimately leads to a more effective workout. And in an array of vibrant colors, these sneakers are visually appealing and really stand out.


8. Tory Tote and Reva Ballerina Flat by Tory Burch

This one proved to be a massive fan favorite. “Everyone loves Tory Burch,” Oprah asserts, and she might just be right. The tote was constructed in grey flannel with silver leather accents to commemorate the 25th anniversary – i.e. silver anniversary – of Oprah’s show. To complete an ensemble, Oprah threw in matching grey flannel Reva ballerina flats, a Tory Burch signature. Worth $250 for the tote; $195 for the flats.



7. Breville Panini Press from Williams-Sonoma

Yum. Oprah gave the gift of delicious hot sandwiches – of which this panini press can cook 4 at a time! Williams-Sonoma considers it the perfect solution for quick family meals or casual entertaining. It also doubles as an indoor grill with some great features for healthier cooking, like a specially-angled surface that lets fats drip away from grilling meats. (It can also be kept flat to seal in juices.) It’s an all-in-one solution for great paninis, since you can grill vegetable and meat ingredients before assembling the sandwich and using the machine to give it a perfect sear. $99.95 at Williams-Sonoma



6. Limited Edition 25th Anniversary “Oprah” Watch by Philip Stein

A gift that’s likely to appeal more to females, but must be mentioned for its incredible worth of $2,475 and it’s chic style, is the limited edition 25th anniversary “Oprah” watch by designer Philip Stein. As the name suggests, it’s designed only to celebrate Oprah’s 25th year. It’s diamond-encrusted – 58 hand-set diamonds in all – and tells time in two time zones. Such a great gift for ladies on the go, and on the road.



5. Judith Ripka Eclipse Earrings

Alright…this one’s undeniably girly, but it’s also undeniably gorgeous! Canary crystal stones and white sapphires set in sterling silver sparkle like nobody’s business and set off any outfit. They’re worth about $525 and can be seen in greater detail at JudithRipka.com. Simply stunning.



4. elfa décor Custom-Built Container Store Closet

elfa décor make some of the most eye-catching and functional closet storage systems around. And a custom-built beauty courtesy of Oprah is worth $1000. elfa décor closets put an end to closet chaos and instill a sense of serenity and order to any clothes and accessory storage effort. Organization reigns supreme, but the aesthetics are worth their weight in gold, too. Lucky winner!



3. Nikon D3100 Digital SLR Camera

At a cool $700, this impressive camera, which hit the market in August, boasts 14.2 megapixels. It has a 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor and takes large photos at a resolution of 4,608 x 3,072 pixels, medium photos at 3,456 x 2,304 pixels, and small photos at 2,304 x 1,536 pixels. It’s a recipe for crisp, beautiful photographs and now we know it’s Oprah endorsed!


2. Sony BRAVIA LX900 HDTV with 3D

$3,600 of state-of-the-art television enjoyment was up for grabs on Oprah’s list. The LX900 is the highest rated 3D TV on the market, offering both gripping 3D viewing and regular viewing. In addition? The audience got a Sony BDP-S570 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and three 3D movies to get them started.


1. Royal Caribbean Allure of the Seas Cruise

Ice skating, zip lines, rock climbing, dancing ball rooms, 3D movie theater, and a park…at sea? That’s what the Allure of the Seas offers, the largest cruise ship currently in existence. Oprah gave away a 7 day at-sea adventure and, courtesy of United Airlines, air transportation to and from the cruise. There was no approximate monetary value given for this particular gift, but the least expensive 7 day Caribbean cruise on this ship goes for $765.00.

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Popy Bangladeshi Hot and Sexy Cinema Actress And model Popi

Popy(পপি)/POPI is the Most hot and sexy Bangladeshi Film Actress and Model .

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Most Talented and Hot Model Ziaul Faruq haque Apurbo Picture Collection

Apurbo is the most popular & the most smart actor and model of Bangladesh

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Mehrin islam nisha Top contestant of Lux Channel I Superstar 2010

Mehrin islam Nisha is in top 10 ofLux Channel I Superstar 2010 through her talent,beauty and confident and she has all the qualities to become the crown holder of this year.

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The Top 10 Looks of the American Music Awards 2010

Source: ivillage.com | From Taylor Swift to Rihanna, see which stars rocked the red carpet of the high-wattage event (11 Photos).

Fergie, who won favorite pop/rock band with the Black Eyed Peas, dons a funky, feathered mini dress by Falguni and Shane Peacock that shows off her sexy stems.

Project Runway host Heidi Klum makes it work in an elegant, vintage gown. Though more covered-up than usual, the former supermodel keeps it sexy with see-through lace detailing.

Jessica Alba doesn't need to do much to look stunning. The presenter looks chic in a one-shouldered LBD, and her simple, sleek hair keeps the focus on her statement-making jewelry.

Julianne Hough channels Old Hollywood in a black lace Marchesa gown. Her retro curls add sophistication, while the sexy, see-through skirt keeps her look young and fresh.

The typically boundary-pushing pop star toned down her look for this year's American Music Awards red carpet -- and the results are gorgeous! Katy Perry looks just peachy in a pale pink Badgley Mischka dress and nude pumps.

Kelly Osbourne definitely has something to smile about -- she recently shed 50 lbs.! The star shows off her slimmer figure in a curve-hugging Christian Dior dress.

She may not be an adult quite yet, but Miley Cyrus (who turns 18 on Nov. 23) knows how to command attention on the red carpet! The singer is white-hot in a body-hugging Marchesa mini with a show-stopping train.

Pink's flowing, tiered Janey Lopaty Vintage Couture gown is the perfect choice to hide her growing baby bump!

Did Rihanna have Halle Berry's iconic, sheer Oscar gown in mind when dressing for this musical event? The stylish star (who won favorite female artist in the soul/rhythm & blues category) looks subtly sexy in a peekaboo Elie Saab Haute Couture, which coordinates perfectly with her matching maroon ringlets.

Country darling Taylor Swift (who won the favorite female country artist award) stunned in a gorgeous, mirrored Colette Dinnigan dress -- but it was her attention-grabbing sleek new 'do that really stole the show.

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Top 10 All-Time American Music Award Nominations Leaders Pop-Rock

Source: top40.about.com | The American Music Awards (AMA) were created by Dick Clark in 1973 to compete directly with the Grammy Awards. The AMA are now considered one of the music industry's top 3 most prestigious awards alongside the Grammys and the MTV Video Music Awards. This is a list of the top 10 leaders in nominations through the years in Pop-Rock categories. The awards they have won are listed as well.

1. Mariah Carey

Photo by Jason Merritt / Getty Images

16 nominations
Awards Won

• 1993 - Favorite Female Artist
• 1995 - Favorite Female Artist
• 1996 - Favorite Female Artist

Mariah Carey has the undisputed lead in AMA Pop-Rock nominations. An interesting piece of trivia is that Carey lost the 1990 award for Favorite New Artist to none other than Vanilla Ice.

 

2. Michael Jackson

Photo by Dave Hogan / Getty Images

14 nominations
Awards Won

• 1984 - Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Single ("Billie Jean"), Favorite Album (Thriller)
• 1993 - Favorite Album (Dangerous)
• 1996 - Favorite Male Artist

Michael Jackson has received more AMA nominations than any other male artist. His three pop-rock nominations this year moved him up into second place all-time overall.

 

 

3. Whitney Houston

Courtesy Arista

11 nominations
Awards Won

• 1987 - Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Album (Whitney Houston)
• 1988 - Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Single ("I Wanna Dance With Somebody")
• 1989 - Favorite Female Artist
• 1994 - Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Single ("I Will Always Love You"), Favorite Album (The Bodyguard Soundtrack)

Whitney Houston has won more Pop-Rock AMA's (8) than any other artist.

 

 

4. Eagles

Photo by Scott Gries / Getty Images

10 nominations
Awards Won

• 1977 - Favorite Album (Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975)
• 1981 - Favorite Band, Duo, or Group
• 1996 - Favorite Band, Duo, or Group, Favorite Album (Hell Freezes Over)

The Eagles lead the pack of groups in AMA Pop-Rock nominations. They are among the few artists to receive nominations in the 70's, 80's, and 90's.

 

 

5. Janet Jackson

Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro / Getty Images

9 nominations
Awards Won

• 1991 - Favorite Female Artist
• 2002 - Favorite Female Artist

Janet Jackson is an artist who has the possibility to challenge Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for all-time honors in the future.

 

6. Elton John

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9 nominations
Awards Won

• 1977 - Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Single ("Don't Go Breaking My Heart")

Elton John's only 2 victories took place in 1977 when "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," a duet with Kiki Dee, was one of the biggest hit singles of the year. However, he has racked up a number of nominations scattered over subsequent years.

 

7. Madonna

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9 nominations
Madonna holds the dubious distinction of being the most nominated artist in Pop-Rock categories without a victory. This is one of the few achievements in the music industry she has missed. In contrast to her AMA failures, she has racked up 5 Grammy Awards through the years.

 

 

8. Olivia Newton-John

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8 nominations
Awards Won

• 1975 - Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Single ("I Honestly Love You")
• 1976 - Favorite Female Artist, Favorite Album (Have You Never Been Mellow)
• 1977 - Favorite Female Artist
• 1983 - Favorite Female Artist

Olivia Newton-John was one of the dominant female artists in the early years of the AMA's. She often competed against Helen Reddy for top honors.

 

 

9. Celine Dion

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8 nominations
Awards Won

• 1998 - Favorite Female Artist
• 1999 - Favorite Female Artist

Celine Dion was a serious competitor for all-time honors until she announced an early retirement. Now she is on the comeback trail.

 

 

10. Fleetwood Mac

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7 nominations
Awards Won

• 1978 - Favorite Band, Duo, or Group, Favorite Album (Rumours)
• 2003 - Favorite Band

Fleetwood Mac took home a stunning victory as Favorite Band, Duo, or Group with their comeback in 2002.

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Top 10 thank you cards from Noy

Source: ohnoy.wordpress.com |
Whoever said Noy was an ungrateful, opportunistic, incompetent, corrupt person?
Well, okay, we never said he was ungrateful.
In fact, Oh Noy compiles the TOP 10 THANK YOU CARDS FROM NOY to various people who have been useful, er, helpful in his campaign to be top banana (yes, bananas are YELLOW).

Ang sweat naman ni Frank!

10. To the Liberal Party elders
“Thanks for getting Mar out of my way, and for seeing how much better a person I am. Mama’s boy kasi yun e! I’m more presidentiable, sabi nga ni Kris.”

MAR: Loser ka, Noy! NOY: Ikaw ang loser! VP ka na lang. Ahihihihi!

9. To Mar Roxas
“Thanks for forgetting about the gazillions you, este, Tita Judy already spent for your campaign and agreeing to be my vice president even if you were forced by Tito Frank Drilon. No hard feelings ha? Kayo naman ng ex ko nagkatuluyan e! Balato ko na sa yo si Koring.”

Noy and Mar's common ground.

8. To Korina Sanchez
“Thanks for letting Mar slide down. Kaw kasi iniwan mo ako e. Ayan di ka na magiging First Lady. Second First Lady na lang. Hihihihi!”

The Aquino family crest

7. To ABS-CBN
“Thanks, Tito Gabby Lopez!  I’d rather spend the money that people are donating to my campaign for hair plugs or minoxidil — saka Kris is always bugging me about all the money she’s giving me. I want to show that’s it’s going to good use, aside from buying yosi. Thanks talaga for all the free airtime! XOXO”

Noynoy's frat

6. To the Makati Busines Club
“Thanks, Titos and Titas! You scratch my balls, este, back and I’ll scratch yours! Basta yellow kayo, I’ll assure you that you will get to keep all the businesses you have, and we’ll even grow them together! Just don’t ask me how. That’s what cabinet members are for. Saka yung taxes flip-flopping, wala yun! Don’t worry!”

The real head of the Aquino family

5. To Kris Aquino
“Thanks for always fighting with James. That gives me a chance to play all responsible and fatherly, and help you patch up. But, please, wag ka nang susugod sa kapitbahay ha? Bad publicity yan! Medyo exag. Love you, sis! Andami mo nang projects, ha. Balato naman!”

"You mean to tell me Noy's is THIS long? Baka naman bangs yun."

4. To PGMA
“Thanks, Tita Gloria, for understanding why I have to attack you now. The people have forgotten, anyway, that I voted NOT to listen to the Hello Garci tapes when I was an administration Deputy Speaker of the House. This is all for votes, of course. I know you will understand. P.S.: Thanks for all the money we got sa SCTEX deal, ha? When I get elected, let’s have lunch — wag lang sa New York. Kaw talaga.”

Yes, Conrado, better practice eating your words.

3. To Conrado de Quiros
“Thanks so much, Mr. De Quiros. You’ve made up for all that crap you wrote before about Hacienda Luisita and my mom. However, I just received your billing last week. I think that’s pretty steep! Wala bang discount? I’ll make you my press secretary na lang.”

The closest thing to a ____ that has ever come near Jamby's mouth.

2. To Jamby Madrigal
“Super thanks for your relentless demolition job on the orange man. Let’s talk about your Tita Chito’s will again. I think there’s a loophole — I need to tax the heirs some more. Then I’ll give that portion to you. By the way, ang konti ng Facebook fans mo ha. You want to add some of mine?”
AND THE NUMBER ONE THANK YOU CARD FROM NOY…

Shalani loves listening to Andrew E's "Humanap ka ng Panget."

1. To Shalani Soledad
“Thanks for putting up with Kris ha? Alam mo naman what they say. You can’t choose your family. Don’t worry. Matakot ka kung tanggap ka niya agad — ibig sabihin pangit ka. By the way, kelan nga monthsary natin ulet? May pustahan kami ni Korina e. Sabi niya di ko daw alam. Utot niya may kulay!”

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