A new world record for the largest ukulele ensemble has been set in Yokohama, Japan, at the Ukulele Picnic Week event. More than 2,000 strummers gathered in Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city, to trump the previous record set in Sweden. The group was watched by Guinness World Records officials, AFP news agency said, and played a song called Aloha Mahalo A Hui Ho, written by a Hawaii-born…
Here you can find essentials you’ll need for a perfect 4th of July party, from a beach picnic to a night time barbeque and everything in between. Conjure up your inner patriotism with red, white, and blue outdoor accessories to make the most out of your Independence Day-ready essentials, no matter where you end up. From cute picnic baskets to fun snow cone holders, and even blue nail polish…
Princess Charlene of Monaco looked as stunning as every as she attended the annual picnic at Le Parc Princesse Antoinette yesterday. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene looked in high-spirits as they met their subjects during the principality’s popular celebratory event. Prince Albert, who is one of the world’s wealthiest royals with a fortune of more than $1billion, was as cheerful a…
…the park for a picnic But KourtneyKardashian soon had her charge back safe in her arms, as two-year-old Mason ran over with his toys. Dressed in a white smock dress with lace sleeves and sandals, the 32-year-old mother looked happy and healthy. Kourtney Kardashian took to her blog yesterday to explain that she planned to ignore the old adage to “not to wear white after Labor Day”. “I remember whe…
ality, outdoorsy bonding time. For those who prefer a single afternoon with relatives, a Labor Day picnic offers both togetherness and a manageable timeframe. The more ambitious can always embark on a 3-day camping trip, either at one site or road-tripping National Lampoon-style to different grounds. (If you’re from the South, has some great tips on where to rent a Labor Day Weekend cabin.)…
…er radiation data from Dai-ichi nuclear power plant, said Kyodo News agency. The US surveillance jet Global Hawk has flown above the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant several times since the March 11 tsunami triggered Japan’s nuclear crisis. The air traffic controller has obtained the information from computer screen shots he took while he was working at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport. He…
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have announced they are divorcing after five years of marriage. Tom Cruise, 49, said he was “deeply saddened” that his younger wife, Katie Holmes, 33, had filed for a separation. He revealed Katie Holmes had initiated the split, bringing a dramatic end to one of Hollywood’s most high-profile romances. In a surprise move, Katie Holmes is understood to have filed f…
ing they attacked the hotel because wealthy Afghans and foreigners used it for “wild parties”. Violence has recently increased across the country, with at least three US soldiers and about 20 Afghans killed in a series of attacks over the past seven days. The attacks come as NATO prepares to hand responsibility to Afghan forces when the alliance’s combat troops leave in 2014. &nb…
Kim Kardashian took Twitter and shared some of her beauty secrets with her fans. Kim Kardashian, 31, charted her makeover and shared images of the process with her 16 million Twitter followers. The reality star was preparing for a photo shoot and the busy brunette made the most of her time by using it to connect with her fans. Kim Kardashian documented the morning as her make-up artist, Scott Bar…
EO has another reason to keep his vacation cheap and cheerful. According to regulatory documents filed Friday, he has also been saddled with a massive $1.1 billion tax bill. Money he raised by selling 30.2 million Facebook shares for $38 apiece in the IPO. Frugal billionaire Mark Zuckerberg continues to enjoy his budget holiday in Hawaii with his wife Priscilla Chan, while it has been revealed he…
…e broadcast by the BBC, also includes Robbie Williams, Ed Sheeran, JLS, Kylie Minogue, Sir Tom Jones, Jessie J, Dame Shirley Bassey and Annie Lennox. And it will feature a special song – sung by 200 people from around the Commonwealth – co-written for the occasion by Gary Barlow and Lord Lloyd Webber. An A-list concert, which will be held in front of Buckingham Palace later today, wil…
The data that show association between Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes increased over the years. Japanese scientists make the evidence stronger with a study (Glucose tolerance status and risk of dementia in the community) which has been published this week in the journal Neurology. The prospective cohort study of dementia was performed in Hisayama by scientists from Kyushu U…
…. The visitors who will come to see these concerts at the historic Chiswick House and Gardens are invited to bring their own picnic and rug. Also they can upgrade to a VIP Package. Abbey Road Studios, 3 Abbey Road, St John's Wood, City of Westminster, London Gramophone Company founded Abbey Road Studios in November 1931, later on British music company EMI Records Limited became its owne…
The Dutch Mountain project. The Netherlands has a reputation for being “flat” geographically speaking, but a journalist called for the Dutch to build their own mountain. The highest point on Dutch soil is technically a volcano on the island of Sava in what’s called the Caribbean Netherlands. But Thijs Zonneveld, a former professional cyclist turned sports writer, wants to change that and he cal…
Aisha Khan, a student who disappeared from the Edwards campus of the University of Kansas last week has been found alive and well, but where she was for the last five days remains a mystery. Aisha Khan, 19, was believed to have been kidnapped when she vanished from her university campus after claiming in a frantic voice-mail on Friday that she had been attacked by a man. Police said today Aisha K…
…fire atop Glacier Point. At 9 p.m., as the fire burned down to embers and the Indian Love Song waned, someone would yell, “Let the fire fall!”. With long rakes men pushed glowing coals over the 3,200-foot cliff. Had visitors looked in the opposite direction at a different time of year they would have seen the watery fire-fall of nature. “There’s no comparison, and I’ve seen both…
…enir Programme click here. Here is our run-down of events over the Diamond Jubilee weekend, including approximate timings: Saturday 2 June, 2012 The Queen will attend the Epsom Derby. Sunday 3 June, 2012 The Big Jubilee Lunch: Building on the already popular Big Lunch initiative, people will be encouraged to share lunch with neighbours and friends as part of the Diamond Jubilee c…
North Korea releases Chinese fishing crew The Chinese fishing crew seized by North Koreans two weeks ago has been freed along with their boat, reports say. The 16-man crew was taken captive by unidentified North…
China urges North Korea to release Yu Xuejun's fishing boat captured for $100,000 ransomChina has called on North Korea to secure the release of a fishing boat and its crew seized earlier this month. Owner Yu Xuejun said the vessel had been in Chinese waters…
Zahra Shahid Hussain funeral: Murdered PTI's vice-president buried in KarachiThe funeral of the murdered vice-president of Pakistan's PTI party, Zahra Shahid Hussain, has been held at a mosque in the country’s capital, Karachi. Zahra Shahid Hussain…
Imran Khan blames MQM's Altaf Hussain for Zahra Shahid Hussain's killing in KarachiFormer cricketer Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan's PTI party, has blamed one of his political rivals for the killing of PTI vice-president Zahra Shahid Hussain. Zahra…
Zahra Shahid Hussain shot dead in KarachiSenior Pakistani politician Zahra Shahid Hussain has been shot dead in the southern port city of Karachi. Zahra Shahid Hussain was the senior vice-president of Pakistan's…
North Korea fires short-range missiles from its east coastNorth Korea has launched three short-range missiles from its east coast, South Korea's defence ministry said. Two missiles were fired on Saturday morning and one in the…
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