Miss Universe 2011: Lea Salonga named as Miss Universe judge

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Filipina singer-actress Lea Salonga was chosen as one of the judges in the prestigious beauty pageant on Earth Miss Universe. According to press release, Miss Universe Organization announced the celebrities and experts who will judge at the 60th Annual Miss Universe Pageant, in São Paulo, Brazil.

Among the list of judges includes :

Helios Castroneves, Three-time Winner of the Indianapolis 500

-Connie Chung, U.S. Broadcast Legend

-Isabeli Fontana, Brazilian Supermodel

-Vivica Fox, Actress & Television Producer

-Adrienne Maloof, From Bravo’s hit series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”

-Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003

Lea Salonga who's an accomplished singer/actress rose to fame globally when she won Tony Award in 1991 as the lead performing actress on Broadway musical show Miss Saigon. She portrayed singing voice of several Disney films like female lead characters in Aladdin, Mulan and Mulan II.

Meanwhile Philippines’ pride in the Miss Universe pageant is Shamcey Supsup, a magna cum laude graduate at University of the Philippines (UP) is doing well on online survey. Supsup was reported leading on online voting although on the pageant online voting will still end on September 11, still you can cast your vote at Missuniverse website. To vote, go here

Miss Universe will be broadcast live from Credicard Hall in São Paulo, Brazil on Monday, September 12 at 9 p.m.  

(September 13  ,   9 a.m Manila time).

Inspirational and Motivational to Change Your Life

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20 WORDS TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE

Begin

Take Charge of your life by beginning something you've always wanted to do.

If your goal seems overwhelming, start small.

Imagine

Your imagination has no boundaries...

'Dreaming about something is the first step toward achieving it.

Laugh

Laughter is a direct route to your soul.

It broadens your perspective, keeps you healthy, and makes an unbearable situation easier to deal with.

Believe

Set your mind to predict success.

Tell yourself you WILL succeed at whatever you're doing at the moment.

Seek

Allow yourself to grow by exposing your vunerability and insecurity.

Don't live strictly inside your comfort zone --

Don't always play it safe.

Play

We can always find something "that needs to be done" and we forget how to have fun.

Make a conscious effort to take time off --

You'll feel refreshed and able to think more clearly afterwards.

Trust

By being paralyzed by indecision is worse than making the wrong decision.

You can't grow if you don't trust your inner voice.

Listen

Try listening carefully to the other person's point of view FIRST,

without being preoccupied or distracted.

You'll really hear what is being said

and the other person is more likely to pay attention to your views.

Create

Creativity maintains the balance in our lives.

The more we use our creativity, the more it develops.

Connect

Relationships are what pull us through the hard times,

and make the good times meaningful.

Take the time to nuture the connections that uplift you.

Touch

Humans need touch to survive and thrive.

Don't forget to hug your loved ones.

Pat your friends on the back, literally and figuratively.

Forgive

Forgiveness is life-changing because it puts you in charge.

You become empowered.

Pray

Prayer is asking God to transform the situation and become the heart of your life.

Take time each day to nuture this connection.

Hope

Hope is the knowledge that even in the worst of times

We can triumph over hardship and sorrow and grow in spirit.

Hope is what sustains humanity.

Choose

We can't always choose our circumstances, but we can choose our attitudes towards them.

Appreciate

Admire the good in yourself and in those around you.

Give

Happiness involves giving freely to others and not necessarily wanting something in return.

Read

Reading removes boundaries.

Write

Words are freedom. Words are power.

Release

Avoid doing something just because everyone said you should.

Give yourself permission to relax.

This is very inspirational and in video form. It encourages and enlightenment. Very inspiring and if one is feeling down , and read this, watch the video, he/she will be hopeful, feel happy,  and inspired. Life will be change right and beautifully. Always watch and read ... Smile ! :)

This is with a  beautiful song by Simon Webbe  entitled No Worries. 

Pinatubo@20 - A Photo Exhibit

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The exhibit features rare photographs taken by photojournalists whose lives were endangered while 
covering the deadly eruption that saw daylight turn into night, destroyed millions of pesos worth of property and left thousands homeless.

The dramatic photographs on display hope to remind the people of the unforgettable "man against nature" episode in our country's history that tested man's fortitude.

Also to be showcased are images of present-day communities which have recovered from the devastation of June 15, 1991 and have moved on to rebuild their lives, as well as the award-winning photographs of Albert Garcia, the first Filipino to have won the prestigious World Press Photo grand prize with his compelling shots of Mt. Pinatubo's fury.

Opening and cocktails on September 19, 2011 at 1:30pm at the Atrium Second Floor of The Podium.

The photographs will also be exhibited during the Tambayayong Festival at the Southbay Pavilion in Carson City, California, USA on October 1-31, 2011.

‪You Raise Me Up

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"You Raise Me Up" is a popular song in the inspirational mold. The music was written by Secret Garden's Rolf Løvland and the lyrics by Brendan Graham, a veteran songwriter from Ireland. The song has now been covered more than 125 times.

The song was originally written as an instrumental piece and titled "Silent Story." The melody is based on a traditional Irish tune, especially the opening phrase of its chorus.

I really love this song. This is one of my favorite gospel songs. 

I have watched , in television and in Youtube, and heard this beautiful song many times. Performed by many soulful singers , international and of course filipinos,  here in the Philippines. 

A special surprise performance by Groban, for Oprah Winfrey's 50th birthday, gave "You Raise Me Up" massive international prominence, and his recording was nominated for a 2005 Grammy award. Groban performed the song at the first Idol Gives Back Concert with the African Children's Choir.

On April 21, 2009, Celtic Woman performed "You Raise Me Up" on the popular American TV show Dancing with the Stars.

On August 3, 2009, Rhap Salazar rendered the song at the necrological service of former Philippine President Corazon Aquino

On December 11, 2009, Westlife performed it again at the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize concert celebrating US President Barack Obama.

On June 8, 2010, the song was used in a mash-up with Olivia Newton-John's "Magic" on the season 1 finale of Glee.

Here is the wonderful and beautiful Celtic Women, The Journey.

"You Raise Me Up"

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be. 

Here is one of my favorite american religious and soulful musician and songwriter ... Josh Groban. 

China Crisis, X Simple Minds in Manila !

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English pop rock band China Crisis who popularized the hit song “Wishful Thinking” together with Scottish rock band X Simple Minds will perform live in Manila.

Dubbed as “The Superstars of the New Romantics Movement” is presented by Steve O’ Neal Productions.

The English-Scottish Manila concert is on September 9, 2011 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

For tickets, please call TicketWorld at 891-9999 or SM Tickets at 470-2222.

China Crisis (Voltaire Domingo, NPPA Images)

X Simple Minds (Publicity photo