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St Valentine

2012-02-14T22:40:00.000-08:00

St Valentine is the patron saint for love and care! on 14th February annually, people from all over the world celebrates Valentine's Day, and day to remember loved ones and cherish each moment by buying gifts,going for candle lit dinners and doing something nice with people we love.

Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

2012-02-05T07:16:00.000-08:00

Daniel 6:27

New Living Translation (NLT)

²⁷ He rescues and saves his people;
he performs miraculous signs and wonders
in the heavens and on earth.
He has rescued Daniel
from the power of the lions.”

Am mesmerized with God's holy power into mankind. God have blessed many saints in this world of His,whom he have mightily made use to save and deliver man from sins. To confess sins and repent is two of the most difficult things to be followed by people. But that is one of the way to attain a place in His Kingdom. God have made use of such man called Padre Pio in Italy many years ago who have attained his stigmata. Catch a glimpse of the saint here and watch the 22 part series here! you will be highly blessed as I.

God is ever merciful and powerful!

Sister Lucia

2012-01-25T21:26:00.000-08:00

Saint Lucia of Fatima on Miracles of the Sun. Watch the movies here and continue at here and so on. God bless all of you blessed by watching this and knowing God is alive and true.

At the time of the second apparition of Our Lady of Fatima, when Lucia asked to be taken to Heaven together with her cousins, Our Lady answered: "Yes, I shall take Jacinta and Francisco soon, but you will remain here for some time yet. Jesus wishes to use you in order to make me known and loved. He wishes to establish devotion to my Immaculate Heart in the world."

Jesus I trust in You

2012-01-08T23:19:00.000-08:00

Saint Faustina, a sister from Poland received instructions from Jesus through visions.
This message is from our saviour Jesus to Saint Faustina.

more similar links:

A Saint called Little Flower of Jesus

2012-01-08T16:48:00.000-08:00

a life story of St therese aka Little Flower can be viewed here.

St Therese Lisieux also worldly known as St therese the Little Flower is a Carmelite nun.

(click on the links for more)

Glorious 2012!

2012-01-05T04:52:00.001-08:00

2011-12-26T07:04:00.000-08:00

"In The Upper Room"
[Verse:]
In the upper room with Jesus,
sitting at His blessed feet.
Daily does my sin confessing,
begging for His mercy, sweet.

Trusting in His grace and power,
seeking there, His love in prayer.
It is then I feel the Spirit,
as I sit with Him up there.

[Chorus:]
In the upper with Jesus.
In the upper room with my Lord.
In the upper room,
in the upper room,
it's in the upper room,
yes, with my Lord.

In the upper with Jesus.
In the upper room, I'm taking with my Lord.

In the upper room,
in the upper room,
it's in the upper room,
yes, with the Lord.

GODs keith green

2011-09-23T18:48:00.000-07:00

I found something soothing to my heart today. God have been lovely to me each single moment in my life even this moment. All infinite glory unto HIM who is seated in heavenly realm of this universe. I stumbled upon a talented singer and radical Christ lover.KEITH GREEN...God be with him and thank you dear Keith...enjoy some songs from him....
"It's time to quit playing church and start being the Church (Matt. 18:20)" — Keith Green, as quoted by Melody Green in the introduction to A Cry in the Wilderness, Sparrow Press, 1993.

I SIMPLY LOVE THE SONGS AND MUSIC...TO GOD BE THE GLORY...

God gave me hope..

2011-09-19T18:11:00.000-07:00

There's a mighty devastation around the world like debt crisis,natural disasters like the most recent in India which have killed a number of souls,accidents and misfortunes but in all we still hope in our hearts that GOD is in control. He knows. and our prayers especially one of my husband's favorite which always gives me strength and keeps me alive is..its not going to be our portion.Be positive in the Lord. I thank God for my husband and we love you Jesus. Let's offer our prayers to all perished and may God touch many to live on....

Creative Woman Conference Promos!

2011-09-12T07:47:00.000-07:00

es, i came across some challenging,creative and beautiful promo videos of woman conference around the world from past months and years. Just clik and live through some messages for ladies!
God be with us through all seasons..:)

Saint of God

2011-09-06T23:56:00.000-07:00

I consider myself very fortunate to come across St Bernadette. I scarcely read about her last year and watched a movie done about her in you tube which brought me to utter tears. As God have blessed her soul and thought mankind to give glory onto the Most High God.

Franz Werfel's book, "The Song of Bernadette," which brought her to the attention of many in the world who had not heard of her. He was a Jew who wrote the book in fulfillment of a promise to Our Lady. In it was the inscription, "To those who believe, no explanation is necessary; to those who do not believe, no explanation is possible."

Animal Kingdom!

2011-08-29T19:19:00.000-07:00

My last trip to end of my country was to Perlis at the very north. It didn't stop me from enjoying the vast green paddy fields and lovely architectures, not forgetting the innocence of certain animals..a monkey eating king of fruits 'durian'

God and His Ways

2011-08-29T10:18:00.000-07:00

It has been glorious days reaching the end of eight month of the year, and approaching our church's fasting and praying also. This Wednesday will the final of the days of fasting for the month. Today, I decided to search for something...alas i came upon this movie and was surprised it turned out to be of Queen Esther from the Bible...called 'One Night With the King'. For sure I know this of God's leading as it coincides with my fasting and praying for open doors and womb and reaching higher levels spiritually. Bless the Holy Spirit for teaching us what it means to pray!

Living Water

2011-08-22T20:39:00.000-07:00

God have provided all things for us but it is in our hand and effort to work hard and obtain all things in store for us. As it is said also in my Father's book..

John 14:2

New King James Version (NKJV)

² In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

God's precious promise is a living water for us in this life..

The Robe (1953)

2011-08-18T09:22:00.000-07:00

I was on tears as I watched how the Roman empire crucified the King. God have freed men through Jesus and will continue to do so for the ones He created on this earth. I purchased the cd from a cathedral in Yangon and was glad I did so!

In America

2011-08-06T06:28:00.000-07:00

its drama for me on Saturday night and alone..Thank God!

The ever great ~ Colonial Cousins~

2011-07-18T20:28:00.000-07:00

Daughters of Zion

2011-07-17T02:50:00.000-07:00

MICF, my main church held its monthly gathering at Ipoh Road yesterday evening. The highlight of the gathering was 'Making of Chin-chin', a Nigerian snack. Besides praising and worship, the sisters in the Lord had a fantastic time learning a new snack recipe too by Sister Sylvia Uche. I, personally shared a poem by a fellow blogger "Encouragement from my Heart" by Lorie Yocum titled ' When women gather' as it redeemed appropriate. Thank you Mdm Yocum as we are highly blessed by it.

Recipe : Chin Chin snack

2kg wheat flour, 18tbs evaporated milk
7tbs Castor sugar, 2cups water
1tbs baking ,250gm butter
9 eggs , 1pck oil

Method:

Sift flour and baking powder, then add sugar. Mix well.
Add butter and work well till resembles bread crumbs.
Break eggs in another bowl and add evaporated milk together.
Then, make a well at the mixed flour and pour in the mixed eggs and milk.
Slowly work on the mixture until it becomes dough.
Knead the dough well till it becomes soft.
Place a damp towel on it to prevent dryness for about 0.5 hours.
Divide the dough into 5 portions and roll each portion flat on floured surface.
Cut the flatten dough into thin long strips i.e 3mm thickness.
Using a scissors, cut the thin strips into smaller pieces onto a tray.
Use floor to avoid cut pieces sticking together.
Heat oil, and fry the pieces till golden brown.
Serve cool.

God bless you as you say grace and enjoy the snack.

Angel In All

2011-07-04T03:14:00.001-07:00

Scrapbooking Photo Tinks by WiddlyTinks.com

LOVE is hearts in love

2011-07-04T03:00:00.000-07:00

Digital Scrapbooking Photo Tinks by WiddlyTinks.com

Home Alone

2011-07-03T06:44:00.000-07:00

Hmm..thank God for Sunday! I woke up as usual at 6am. Read my bible,did my ablution and drove to church. And as i drove out, rain started pouring cats and dogs..am missing my bed and my hubby. The rain was spectacular..wow. Church over at 1pm.Drove to mom's place and spent the afternoon playing with my niece till 3pm and as she left, I decided to head straight back home. Then, this feeling again...am home alone! yes again as Joe has gone back to his work far away. Am missing him but life goes on for now.
So, i decided to watch TV and the best i can remote to is this romantic comedy called 'When In Rome'..yes it was nice. A good 1.5 hours of watch and feeling as I munched few cracker biscuits.

Happy Sunday all.

2011-06-22T01:16:00.000-07:00

I was alone in the house. It was so windy outside like it was going to rain anytime. I felt peace. I grabbed the remote control and tuned HBO HD. For the second time, i sat to watch 'Message In a Bottle'. I love that movie. So heart warming and heart wrenching at the same time. I felt time well spent this afternoon, alone.

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T05:39:00.000-07:00

India's HERO

2011-06-02T21:35:00.000-07:00

I was absolutely surprised to know there lived once a man who detested caste (besides M K Gandhi) among mankind and improved certain standard of living and styles in India more than 4 decades ago. His name was Erode Venkata Ramasamy @ Periyar.

Old is Gold!

2011-06-02T18:25:00.000-07:00

yes, not forgetting Fresh Prince of bel Air kept me laughing away and I have to thank my hubby for that! Hmmm, i managed to watch the one term series of that comedy flicks on his lap top and was so entertained!

Inspiring!

2011-06-02T18:03:00.000-07:00

I was pre-occupied with a few inspiring and thought provoking movies last month of May. I was spending most of my times reading some books and watching movies simply because i was relaxing and on holidays!
My quiet hotel room besides chirping of birds and whirling sound of northern wind blowing in the mornings have so how encouraged me be more relaxed and in a peaceful solitude!

2011-05-07T09:04:00.000-07:00

Exodus 20:12 (New King James Version)

¹² “ Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.

my mother is a like a soft dew on a leaf,

her ways are Godly,

her mind is justly,

God bless her forever in this life.

thank you mom ..is all i can afford for now..

Just a day out..

2011-05-06T19:45:00.000-07:00

my friend shant and I were so happy. Reason because we have finally met up after 3 months of absence from each other, 3 months of absence from good old stories etc. we enjoyed each others company for tea at dome's subang parade. till next time...

I Love Lucy!

2011-05-05T09:30:00.001-07:00

Wedding at Fatima Church!

2011-05-03T18:06:00.000-07:00

Wedding of Edwin and Corina,was blissful!

Turning into a new life!

2011-05-03T17:45:00.000-07:00

2011-04-23T08:54:00.001-07:00

Holy Week!

2011-04-18T00:13:00.001-07:00

St Mary's Cathedral-KL

2011-04-04T23:59:00.000-07:00

I made a visit to St.Mary's Cathedral located in the heart of KL city yesterday afternoon. I was absorbed in the beauty inside the church and the magnificent architecture of this cathedral on the whole.

Great Dame!

2011-03-28T18:09:00.000-07:00

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor, DBE

(February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011)

Myanmar - Golden Land II

2011-02-20T08:49:00.000-08:00

some of the shots taken during my 10 days trip to Yangon. Just a brief time, but precious to my heart!

Romantic Valentine!

2011-02-17T04:06:00.000-08:00

wishing all loved ones, my hubby and son ....Happy Valentine!

God bless our son! Happy birthday!

2011-02-03T07:51:00.000-08:00

May the showers of blessings and grace falls upon my son as he celebrated his birthday on 24th this month. We love him dearly. Dear God, please sent your angels to navigate his life for life!

Segamat...a brief visit...

2011-01-02T17:29:00.000-08:00

My mom,youngest brother and I drove down to Segamat town to fetch Thasa from his holiday. It was a smooth drive via Tampin town. Had a good time and returned home the next day via another route which enabled us to sneak at waterfall of Mount Ledang, a legendary place.

God bless our plans to come...

2010-11-26T00:50:00.000-08:00

Celebration of Light

2010-11-05T01:48:00.000-07:00

Diwali or deepavali is widely celebrated festival of lights for Hindus around the globe.
New wears are worn adults and children. Special dishes are prepared, cookies and cakes are served for friends,relatives and loved ones to usher the festival.

Have a wonderful holiday all!

One of my fav adv by petronas!

a blessed Home

2010-10-13T09:03:00.000-07:00

2010-08-01T02:15:00.000-07:00

kokopelli, PJ
hidden Haliza

mushroom soup & the purple drink
kungfu mee
hailam

Two years have passed since I met again with my good buddy Haliza. We had lunch at Kokopelli Travellers Bistro, Jalan Bukit PJ. It was a windy afternoon and we preferred to lunch indoor instead.
I love the entrance of the bistro and the bungalow was decorated well and English like. I ordered mushroom soup, yee me hailam, The purple drink and Haliza next with Mee Kungfu with dash of warm water.

Hmmm, the soup was yummy. thick and nice with a garlic bread to dip.

Taste another type..Briyani

2010-06-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

Thalapakattu Biryani

Thalapakattu Biryani is a popular rice dish in India. This ...

See Thalapakattu Biryani on Key Ingredient.

South Africa..here we come!

2010-06-14T20:08:00.000-07:00

World Cup unites the world via soccer!

Only Love

2010-05-18T04:15:00.000-07:00

Make your own scrapbook design

HAPPY EASTER TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

2010-04-04T00:33:00.000-07:00

Good Luck Day!

2010-03-19T02:34:00.001-07:00

First One

2010-01-08T01:50:00.000-08:00

I am glad because 'Avatar' happens to be the first movie i watched in cinema in 2010.The movie showcased superb graphical and fantasy characters and storyline.
Was happy it turned out to be one of the great movies in this century!

Christmas Eve!

2009-12-30T20:45:00.000-08:00

MERRY XMAS

2009-12-24T23:20:00.000-08:00

Still 1Malaysia!

2009-12-21T00:35:00.001-08:00

Photo of the Day: Best Pictures of November 2009, Gallery - National Geographic

2009-12-15T20:12:00.000-08:00

Photo of the Day: Best Pictures of November 2009, Gallery - National Geographic

GongXiDeepaRayaMas Annual Function 09

2009-11-21T23:05:00.000-08:00

We were early at PJ Hilton Hotel to again celebrate an annual function for the underprivileged children and adults.
It was a merry function and some children from the orphanage homes were performing songs and dance routines.
We loved each minute being by their sides and aiding them as much as possible.

" Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise, says the LORD, I will protect them from those who malign them. " Psalm 12:5

New Bride

2009-11-08T06:22:00.000-08:00

the march
groom siva and bride kunes
cake
susan

enjoying meal

Susan,thasa and I were so excited to attend our ex-uni mate's wedding reception in Mentakab. We took the 10 am express bus and reached just after 12pm. It was a sound ride. We checked into I-Winton Hotel. The room was cosy. We walked around the hotel to familiarize the place looking out for eateries, hair salons and boutiques.
At night was the reception and the food was good. We had a nice time and back in KL by 4pm today.

Girls Day Out

2009-11-03T21:24:00.000-08:00

madam josephine
madam thilaga

at memory lane shop
at old town coffee house

It was a sunny day and we just have to go out and catch up on old memories.
Josephine and I met up with our ex colleague at her new "Memory Lane" opened at Leisure Mall. It was all laughs and gists.
We chatted away during lunch while enjoying iced lemon tea, iced coffee, toasted bread, mushroom soup etc at Old Town Coffee house.

Diwali or Deepavali???!!!

2009-10-18T06:56:00.000-07:00

my mom
Shant and family
at home

Anyhow, it has the same purpose and system for Hindus all over the world. It's a celebration of good conquering the evil. A time for families and friends' to gather,pray and celebrated this Festival Of Lights.
As for me, i was lazying around the house and visiting my parents and friends in the evening.
My husband and i spent time watching tv,browsing,went out for lunch and strolling. Later, went to my parents place for muruku and tea. Then, towards 7pm, visited my friend's place,had dinner and drove back home. My son visited his friends' during the day and brought back some 'angpow' money and fire crackers.

well, we give thanks to God for another peaceful day this year.

Watch n learn

2009-09-22T09:22:00.000-07:00

I enjoy her thoughts...

2009-09-21T08:25:00.001-07:00

Relaxing September!

2009-09-19T10:35:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the listening pleasure of the soundtracks and aromaticity of the movie 'Chocolat'.
Relax and enjoy the weekend!

(more thanks to You tube)

RIP finally!

2009-09-05T11:24:00.001-07:00

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Orchard House

2009-08-19T06:50:00.000-07:00

I was wondering why I was so attracted to this music by Thomas Newman in Orchard House. It adds up after a brief research, it belongs to my one and only Louisa May Alcott's story on 'Little Women'.
Its a brilliant story and the music blends well and I am automatically attracted to the soothing sound.

enjoy as i do!

God bless your soul, King of Pop

2009-06-27T23:02:00.001-07:00

Baby Dedication

2009-06-17T19:52:00.000-07:00

A baby was dedicated in the church on a good sunday. He was named Zion by the parents.
We praised the Lord for the sweetest gift bestowed to the couple.

Great musician (3)....Bob Marley

2009-05-15T02:03:00.000-07:00

One and only musician who have world wide records in popularity and songs and music. All tribute to him as an all time musician.

Robert Nesta Marley was born on February 6, 1945 in the parish of St. Anns in Nine Miles, Jamaica to Norval Sinclair Marley and Cedella ‘Ciddy’ Malcom. Norval was a British Marine officer and Ciddy was a native Jamaican. Soon after his birth, Bob’s father left and had little contact with him although he did financially support his son.

When Bob was five, his father took him to Kingston, Jamaica. It wasn’t until a year later that Bob saw his mother again. Soon after, he moved with his mother to Trenchtown, a section of Kingston notorious for it’s rough ghettoes.

In 1961, at the age of sixteen, Bob released his first song, Judge Not, which did not do well. This did not discourage Bob. He continued to pursue a career in music and in 1965, he formed a group called ‘The Wailers’ with Bunny Livingstone (later known as Bunny Wailer) and Peter McIntosh (later known as simply Peter Tosh.) Bob acted as front man for the group and wrote most of the group’s material. The trio released ‘Simmer Down,’ ‘Rule Them Rudie’ and ‘It Hurts To Be Alone,’ all of which were hits in Jamaica.

In 1966, Bob Marley married Rita Anderson, his long-term girlfriend. The next day he went to the United States and stayed long enough to gain financing for his next record. The next year Bob and Rita’s first child, Cedella, was born. Soon after, the Marleys set up their own recording label, Wail ‘N Soul ‘M Records, and produced a single, ‘Bend Down Low/Mellow Mood.’ That same year, the record label was ended.

Their next child, David (Ziggy) was born in 1968. The Wailers continued to release singles without producing an album. The band formed another label, Tuff Gong, and

finally reached a degree of success. By that time, the

Wailers were famous in the Caribbean, but were unknown in

the rest of the world.

Finally in 1971, the Wailers got a break. Island Records forwarded them 8,000 pounds for the production of a full album. The Wailers were the first reggae band to receive so much money and to have access to the best

recording studios. They produced two albums, ‘Catch a Fire’ and ‘Burnin’’, the latter which included ‘Get Up Stand Up’ and ‘I Shot the Sheriff.’ The Wailers began to extensively toured the United States and the United Kingdom and when Eric Clapton covered ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ the Wailers soared to instant fame.

Soon after their success in the US, the band changed their name to Bob Marley and the Wailers and then released their next album, ‘Natty Dread.’ The album included the hit single ‘No Woman No Cry,’ perhaps their most popular song. Soon after, Bunny and Peter left to pursue solo careers and

were replaced by new members. By 1976, reggae fever had swept the United States. Rolling Stone magazine named Bob Marley and the Wailers the ‘Band of the Year’ and ‘Rastaman Vibration’ rose to the top of the charts.

On December 3 of 1976, an assassination attempt was made on Bob Marley, his wife and the managers of the Wailers to keep him from playing at the Smile Jamaica concert in Kingston. His concert was scheduled for December 5 after a presidential candidate’s election rally, a presidential candidate who happened to be at odds with the US. Some people believe that the assassination attempt was executed by the US government, for fear that Marley’s performance would sway the vote. Despite receiving two gun shot wounds, Bob Marley performed anyway and then left for the UK.

Bob Marley and the Wailers went on to produce their next album, ‘Exodus,’ in 1977. The release of this album propelled Bob to a international superstar. Later, in May of the same year, Bob found out that he had cancer in his toe. Doctors recommended that he have the toe removed, but

Bob refused since this was against his Rastafarian beliefs.

In July, the rest of the Exodus tour was canceled.

In 1978, the band released another album, ‘Kaya.’ The group's songs went from protest anthems to love songs about ganja (marijuana), which is highly held by Rastafarians as a way to connect with Jah (God.) In April, Marley returned to Jamaica to perform in the One Love Peace Concert, and later that year he received a Peace Medal of the Third World from the United Nations. Bob Marley also traveled to Africa for the first time, making stops in Kenya, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.

The band went on touring throughout the US and Europe and produced a few more albums, ncluding ‘Uprising.’ However, in 1980, Marley fell gravely ill. The cancer in his toe had spread upwards through his body and had infected his liver, stomach and brain. In September, Bob nearly fainted during a concert in New York City. The next day he collapsed while jogging through a park and was rushed to the hospital. The doctors revealed that the tumor in his brain had greatly enlarged and that Bob had less than a month to live.

Bob wanted to continue the tour though, and he performed a spectacular show in Pittsburgh on September 22. Rita was not happy with his decision to spend his final days touring though, and the concert was canceled the next day. Bob then went to Miami where he was baptized at the Ethiopian Orthodox Church on November 4. Five days later, in a last attempt to save his life, Bob flew to a controversial treatment center in Germany with Rita. Three months later on May 11, 1981, Bob Marley died at the young

age of 36.

Bob Marley’s funeral was held in Jamaica on May 21, and hundreds of thousands of people attended, including the Prime Minister of Jamaica. Bob’s body was taken back to his birth place in Nine Miles where it now rests in a mausoleum.

Great musician (2)....Lucky Dube

2009-05-15T01:49:00.000-07:00

More than ever, i have heard a heart rendering songs from the demised Lucky Dube.
Please listen and be inspired...

Lucky Dube was born in Ermelo, formerly of the Eastern Transvaal, now of Mpumalanga, on August 3, 1964. His parents separated before his birth and he was raised by his mother, Sarah, who named him because she considered his birth fortunate after a number of failed pregnancies. [6] Along with his two siblings, Thandi and Patrick, Dube spent much of his childhood with his grandmother, while his mother relocated to work. In a 1999 interview he described his grandmother as "his greatest love" who "multiplied many things to bring up this responsible individual that I am today.
As a child Dube worked as a gardener but, realizing that he wasn't earning enough to feed his family, he began to attend school. There he joined a choir and, with some friends, formed his first musical ensemble, called The Skyway Band.[8] While at school he discovered the Rastafari movement. At the age of 18 Dube joined his cousin's band, The Love Brothers, playing Zulu pop music known as mbaqanga whilst funding his lifestyle by working for Hole and Cooke as a security guard at the car auctions in Midrand. The band signed with Teal Record Company, under Richard Siluma (Teal was later incorporated into Gallo Record Company). Though Dube was still at school, the band recorded material in Johannesburg during his school holidays. The resultant album was released under the name Lucky Dube and the Supersoul. The second album was released soon afterwards, and this time Dube wrote some of the lyrics in addition to singing. Around this time he also began to learn English
On the release of his fifth Mbaqanga album, Dave Segal (who became Dube's sound engineer) encouraged him to drop the "Supersoul" element of the name. All subsequent albums were recorded as Lucky Dube. At this time Dube began to note fans were responding positively to some reggae songs he played during live concerts. Drawing inspiration from Jimmy Cliff [9] and Peter Tosh,[7] he felt the socio-political messages associated with Jamaican reggae were relevant to a South African audience in an institutionally racist society. [9]

He decided to try the new musical genre and in 1984, released the mini album Rastas Never Die. The record sold poorly - around 4000 units - in comparison to the 30000 units his mbaqanga records would sell. Keen to suppress anti-apartheid activism, the apartheid regime banned the album in 1985. [10] However, he was not discouraged and continued to perform the reggae tracks live and wrote and produced a second reggae album. Think About The Children (1985). It achieved platinum sales status and established Dube as a popular reggae artist in South Africa, in addition to attracting attention outside his homeland

Dube continued to release commercially successful albums. In 1989 he won four OKTV Awards for Prisoner, won another for Captured Live the following year and yet another two for House Of Exile the year after.[11] His 1993 album, Victims sold over one million copies worldwide.[2] In 1995 he earned a worldwide recording contract with Motown. His album Trinity was the first release on Tabu Records after Motown's acquisition of the label.[11]

In 1996 he released a compilation album, Serious Reggae Business, which led to him being named the "Best Selling African Recording Artist" at the World Music Awards and the "International Artist Of The Year" at the Ghana Music Awards. His next three albums each won South African Music Awards.[11] His most recent album, Respect, earned a European release through a deal with Warner Music. [2] Dube toured internationally, sharing stages with artists such as Sinéad O'Connor, Peter Gabriel and Sting. [9] He appeared at the 1991 Reggae Sunsplash (uniquely that year, was invited back on stage for a 25 minute long encore) and the 2005 Live 8 event in Johannesburg. [9]

In addition to performing music Dube was a sometime actor, appearing in the feature films Voice In The Dark, Getting Lucky and Lucky Strikes Back.

On October 18, 2007, Lucky Dube was killed in the Johannesburg suburb of Rosettenville shortly after dropping two of his seven children off at their uncle's house [13]. Dube was driving his Chrysler 300C which the assailants were apparently after. Police reports suggest he was shot dead by carjackers. Five men have been arrested in connection with the murder[14]. Three men were trialed and found guilty on March 31, 2009; two of the men attempted to escape and were caught.[15] The men were sentenced to life in prison.[16]

He is survived by his wife, Zanele, and his seven children.

(excerpts wikipedia)

Great musician (1)....Habib Koite

2009-05-15T01:43:00.000-07:00

this music and songs are very into my souls..i love good song and music and this has been inspiring to me...hope to anyone listening to them too...

Biography of singer...

Malian guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa’s most popular and recognized musicians. Habib Koité was born in 1958 in Thiès, a Senegalese town situated on the railway line connecting Dakar to Niger, where his father worked on the
construction of the tracks. Six months after his birth, the Koité family returned to the regional capital of west Mali, Kayes, and then to Bamako. Habib comes from a noble line of Khassonké griots, traditional troubadors who provide wit, wisdom and musical entertainment at social gatherings and special events. Habib grew up surrounded by seventeen brothers and sisters, and developed his unique guitar style accompanying his griot mother. He inherited his passion for music from his paternal grandfather who played the kamele n’goni, a traditional four-stringed instrument associated with hunters from the
Wassolou region of Mali. "Nobody really taught me to sing or to play the guitar," explains Habib, "I watched my parents, and it washed off on me."
Habib was headed for a career as an engineer, but on the insistence of his uncle, who recognized Habib's musical talent, he enrolled at the National Institute of Arts (INA) in Bamako, Mali. In 1978, after only six months, he was made conductor of INA Star, the school's prestigious band. He studied music for four years, graduating at the top of his class in 1982. (In fact
his talent was so impressive, that upon graduation, the INA hired him as a guitar teacher). During his studies, Habib had the opportunity to perform and play with a series of recognized Malian artists, including Kélétigui Diabaté and Toumani Diabaté. He sang and played on Toumani Diabaté's 1991 release Shake the World (Sony), and Kélétigui Diabaté is now a fulltime member of Habib’s band.
Habib takes some unique approaches to playing the guitar. He tunes his instrument to the pentatonic scale and plays on open strings as one would on a kamale n'goni. At other times Habib plays music that sounds closer to the blues or flamenco, two styles he studied under Khalilou Traoré a veteran of the legendary Afro-Cuban band Maravillas du Mali.
Unlike the griots, his singing style is restrained and intimate with varying cadenced rhythms and melodies.
Mali has rich and diverse musical traditions, which have many regional variations and styles that are particular to the local cultures. Habib is unique because he brings together different styles, creating a new pan-Malian approach that reflects his open-minded interest in all types of music. The predominant style played by Habib is based on the danssa, a popular rhythm from his native city of Keyes. He calls his version danssa doso, a Bambara term he coined that combines the name of the popular rhythm with the word for hunter’s music (doso), one of Mali’s most powerful and ancient musical traditions. “I put these two words together to symbolize the music of all ethnic groups in Mali. I’m curious about all the music in the world, but I make music from Mali. In my country, we have so many beautiful rhythms and melodies. Many villages and communities have their own kind of music. Usually, Malian musicians play only their own ethnic music, but me, I go everywhere. My job is to take all these traditions and to make something with them, to use them in my music.”
In 1988, Habib formed his own group, Bamada (a nickname for residents of Bamako that roughly translates "in the mouth of the crocodile"), with young Malian musicians who had been friends since childhood. In 1991, Habib won first prize at the Voxpole Festival in Perpignan, France, which earned him enough money to finance the production of two songs. One of those tracks, “Cigarette A Bana (The Cigarette is Finished)” was a hit throughout West Africa. After the release of another successful single entitled, "Nanalé (The Swallow),” Habib received the prestigious Radio France International (RFI) Discoveries prize. This award made it possible for the group to undertake their first tour outside of Africa during the summer of 1994.
In January 1995, Habib met his current manager, Belgian Michel De Bock, who, along with his partner Geneviève Bruyndonckx, are the directors of the management and production company Contre-Jour. Working together, they recorded his first album Muso Ko. Upon its release the album quickly reached #2 in the European World Music Charts. From that point forward, Habib became a fixture on the European festival circuit and began to spread his infectious music and high energy shows around the world. Habib has played at most of Europe’s major venues and festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, WOMAD, and the World Roots Festival. In the spring 2000, he even toured Europe and Turkey as an invited guest with the legendary avant-garde jazz group, the Art Ensemble of Chicago.
Habib’s second album, Ma Ya, was released in Europe in 1998 to widespread acclaim. It spent an amazing three months at the top spot on the World Charts Europe. A subtle production which revealed a more acoustic, introspective side of Habib’s music, Ma Ya was released in North America by Putumayo World Music in early 1999 and quickly helped establish Habib as one of world music’s most exciting new figures.
Ma Ya spent 20 weeks in the top 20 of the College Music Journal New World music chart, and broke new ground at AAA rock radio, spending several months in regular rotation on commercial stations across the country. The album held the number one spot on the World Charts Europe for an amazing three months. Ma Ya has sold over 60,000 units in North America and over 100,000 worldwide, which is a tremendous success for a new world music artist.
The critical and commercial response to Ma Ya was tremendous. Habib was featured in hundreds of newspapers and magazines including People Magazine, Rolling Stone, Le Monde, Songlines, De Standaard, Le Soir and the cover of Global Rhythm magazine, to name a few. In the years since, he has also been featured in the US on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered, WXPN’s World Café, PRI’s The World, the House of Blues Radio Hour “Mali to Memphis” special, prestigious international programs such as CNN WorldBeat, and in June 2007 was the subject of a two-page photo spread in Vanity Fair magazine. In 2001, Habib Koité and Bamada became one the few African artists to appear on Late Night with David Letterman one of America’s most popular television variety shows,
Habib’s artistry and powerful personality earned him the adoration of fans such as Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt, both of whom ended up visiting Habib in Mali. They have both done a great deal to support Habib’s music, by promoting private e vents designed to attract new audiences and even performing live with Habib on stage. Habib and his band even made aguest appearance on Bonnie Raitt’s 2002 album Silver Lining, in which Bonnie and Habib performed a duet on the cowritten song “Back Around.”
Habib Koite & Bamada released their third album, Baro, in 2001 on Putumayo. The recording was also a huge success, selling more than 100,000 copies worldwide and further expanding Habib’s global audience.
One of the keys to Habib’s success has been is dedication to touring. A true road warrior, Habib Koite & Bamada have performed nearly 1000 shows since 1994 and appeared on some of the world’s most prestigious concert stages. Habib has also participated in a number of memorable theme tours alongside other artists. In February 1999, Habib and American bluesman Eric Bibb toured in support of the Putumayo compilation Mali to Memphis, which highlighted the connections between Malian and American blues music. In the fall of 2000, Habib participated in the “Voices of Mali” tour with Oumou Sangare, one of West Africa’s most renowned artists. Habib has also taken part in the Desert Blues project with fellow Malians Tartit and Afel Boucoum and the Putumayo Presents Acoustic Africa tour with South African troubadour Vusi Mahlasela and the rising young star Dobet Gnahoré from the Ivory Coast.
Habib Koite & Bamada’s transfixing performances have endeared them to an ever-growing audience, and in 2003 they released Fôly! , a double CD of live material.
Devoted fans have waited a long time for Habib to return to the recording studio. As with many craftsmen, Habib is a perfectionist, and spends a great deal of time composing and arranging his material. Recorded in Mali, Belgium and Vermont, Afriki finds Habib exploring new musical directions. The overarching theme of Afriki, which means “Africa” in the Malian Bambara language, is about the strengths and challenges of the African continent. “People here in Africa are willing to risk death trying to leave for Europe or the USA, but they are not willing to take that risk staying to develop something here in Africa,” says Habib. “Life can be really good or really bad wherever you live. People need to understand that. Even though Mali is poor, we still have good quality of life: You can walk outside and smile and someone will smile back. I have thought about it a lot, and I am not sure if poor countries have a worse quality of life.”

(excerpts http://www.contrejour.com/artists/habibkoite/index2_uk.php?page=biographie)

Birthday Plot

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Our innocent offsprings..

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Children are gifts from God himself.
They grow among us
The angels always guarding them
So they will be safe and sound
Parents teach them to be good people

Know Our Saviour..

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joyous Good Friday..

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Jolly thoughts

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Osaka Holidays..

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We arrived in Kansai International Airport on 21/2/09.
The temperature was 5 degree Celcius in the day and at 3 degree Celcius during the night.
The food was ecstatic and fresh. But certain shoes,bags and materials are costly.
All in all, we enjoyed the winter season in Japan.

A day for Love..

2009-02-14T00:34:00.000-08:00

Nice..today is Valentine's day.
My heart gifted me a kiss and a rose...

Gong Xi Fa Chai....OX

2009-01-30T01:56:00.000-08:00

Wishing a prosperous Chinese New Year to all celebrating the Ox year 2009.

Year: 1901, 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021
Greatest Affinity : Rooster, Snake
Greatest Enmity : Sheep

 
  
Intelligent and self-confident. Patient and methodical, helpful and hardworking. Although they might appear rigid and slow, a kind and active mind is beneath. A Natural born under works systematically, the Ox is responsible for family and believes in authority but is sometimes too stubborn and traditional.

The Ox or the Buffalo sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. A person born during this year will be dependable, calm and methodical. A patient and tireless worker, he sticks to routine and conventions. Although he is generally fair-minded and a good listener, it is difficult to make him change his views as he is stubborn and often has strong prejudices.

Still, because of his steady and trustworthy character, the Ox person will be entrusted with positions of authority and responsibility. He will not fall short where duty calls. As a matter of fact, he should be careful not to get carried away...

First Hope and Change..

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Happy 2009!

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Glory be to the King!

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Christmas is here!

2008-12-25T08:01:00.000-08:00

It's the day, Lord of Lords and King of Kings was born.
Blessed be the day of the Lord, in Jesus name.

Home Charity

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dancing on wheel chair

'muruku' eating contestants
bharata natyam
opening speech
some of the disabled
entertainers from Astro
greetings
member
members on wheel-chairs
member having savoury
buffet and ala carte food
mr jaya and me
the volunteers
shant and me

Shant, thas and I went for another help out at a charity function event at the Damai Disabled Home in PJ. We helped to serve food to the disabled members of the home at Damai Disabled Persons Association Of Selangor & Wilayah Persekutuan. 4 Lorong 1A/71J Jalan Carey.
Peformances are also co-organised by Astro for the night.
Some of the delicious food served were tosai on the spot, satay,cendol on the spot, chicken varuval, mutton spicy, cucumber acar , fried noodles,muruku,cut fruits, coffee and mango cordial.

Pray for Peace!

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Kathys Comments

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!

Christmas Cheer!

2008-12-08T19:06:00.000-08:00

Am glad to say that our house have put up the tree.
Its white in colour with sparkling blue lights, whereas the ornaments are from past years and some new ones to add to the cheer and delights of christmas.
We are sending some gifts abroad this year as we will not be travelling far to Africa. And also busy getting and packing gifts for our families and friends. That always seem to be a tough decision on what items to be given as gifts to loved ones....

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Let me see what i had for brunch and dinner this Sunday!

2008-11-30T06:42:00.000-08:00

BRICKFIELDS

OVERHEAD BRIDGE RESTAURANT SG BULOH

Hmmm...i woke up around 0800am. Did my ablutions and sat to read the Bible.
After some moments, i switched on my laptop to browse on local newspapers portals.
My husband woke around the same hour as myself, took his shower and dressed.

Both of us got into our car,and drove for an hour and a half to LCCT or Low Cost Courier Terminal,located in Sepang. After settling an issue, we drove back home. Along the way, we stopped to have lunch at a restaurant on Overhead Bridge Sg Buloh.
We ate rice,fried fish,spiced eggs, vegetables, along with ice tea and coke.

After that, we drove back home for another 20 minutes. Very quickly, both of us changed to our home dress and rest till day reached evening. My husband asked me to follow him to Brickfields to watch a friendly soccer match among locals and africans residing here. Then, i stopped by a stall to pack some spicy vegetarian 'nasi lemak' for dinner. It was very delicious.

My husband had egusi soup with suji food for dinner. Both us later drank ice tea and rest till we head to bed.

May the Angels from God's abode rest among us..

2008-11-30T06:17:00.000-08:00

Kathys Comments

The world is undergoing wars from so many sectors, including human greed and evil doers.
May God save us from further destructions.

School Hols

2008-11-16T21:02:00.000-08:00

Thasa,friends & nephews started off their school holidays at a theme park located in the city centre called Berjaya Times Square.
It was purely fun,food and more fun for them.

Festival of Lights

2008-10-27T01:20:00.000-07:00

Hindu devotees around the globe will be celebrating 'Diwali' or 'Deepavali' today.
The families will gather around and rejoice this festival with friends and relatives.The woman of the house will prepare delicious sweetmeats and indian dishes to welcome the day.

In Union

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The Big Day

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The day has come for my heart and me to be in union.
We have God's will and blessings from family and friends altogether.
It's a day to be rejoiced and celebrated for a happily led lives for generations to come.
One of our favourite numbers...

2008-10-01T03:43:00.001-07:00

My son and i left to my friend's place for lunch. It was a very hot day but we had fun.
We ate at Secret's Receipe. Shant had tom yam spaghetti and tropical smoothies, son had chicken burger and lime juice and myself had curry mee, carrot & ginger soup and lychee smoothies and bought back three different slices of cakes for tea/coffee.
The next day, is Eid Fitri and a public holiday here.

Batik Touch

2008-09-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

Batik is well renowned in Malaysia simply because its part of our culture and routine. The batik prints are artistic and deprives of various colours and signifies the traditional value and era.
Its modern and ethnic prints are variable whereby its available in each individual home here.

Making Impressions

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Some enchanting pictures which have captured my heart.
the colours,expressions and theme are amazing.

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It has been years since I have meet up with my good friend. We shared old stories and new ones too.

One nite out

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After just a month after their marriage,we decided to dine out with friends for old time sake. We were at the Empress Cafe.
Tina ordered nasi lemak, Lorni ordered steak n chips, my heart ordered prawn fried rice and myself ordered mee siam.
wow, we also had jasmine tea,apple juice and strawberry smoothies.

2008-08-05T06:57:00.000-07:00

dining out
malathi n me

surprise ovie with wife
hmmm..cakes

Attended our friend's birthday party on 26.7.08. It was a surprise arranged by the wife.
Served african food i.e suji, stew etc, mutton,prawns,vege's and chicken and not forgetting four types of cakes.

Tea or Coffee

2008-07-25T11:08:00.000-07:00

I was with friends for the past couple of days.
We had a good chat and walked around the boutiques, trying on skirts and false eyelashes. And not to mention, sipping tea and coffee at outlets.

PhotoGirls

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MySpace Graphics

Children are God's blessing.
(courtesy http://www.everythingbuttheprincess.com/)

PhotoTV

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I love this and the kids love them too.

Home sweet Home

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Everyone needs to own a house. Some of the designs and architectures fascinates my mind.

PhotoFriends

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Friends are hard to find, and good friends are valuable gems.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.

Girls are Princesses

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PHOTOplot

St Valentine

Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Daniel 6:27

Sister Lucia

Jesus I trust in You

A Saint called Little Flower of Jesus

Glorious 2012!

GODs keith green

God gave me hope..

Creative Woman Conference Promos!

Saint of God

Animal Kingdom!

God and His Ways

Living Water

The Robe (1953)

In America

The ever great ~ Colonial Cousins~

Daughters of Zion

Angel In All

*LOVE is hearts in love*

Home Alone

Happy Father's Day!

India's HERO

Old is Gold!

Inspiring!

Exodus 20:12 (New King James Version)

Just a day out..

I Love Lucy!

Wedding at Fatima Church!

Turning into a new life!

Holy Week!

St Mary's Cathedral-KL

Great Dame!

Myanmar - Golden Land II

Romantic Valentine!

God bless our son! Happy birthday!

Segamat...a brief visit...

God bless our plans to come...

Celebration of Light

a blessed Home

Taste another type..Briyani

Thalapakattu Biryani

South Africa..here we come!

Only Love

HAPPY EASTER TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Good Luck Day!

First One

Christmas Eve!

MERRY XMAS

Still 1Malaysia!

Photo of the Day: Best Pictures of November 2009, Gallery - National Geographic

GongXiDeepaRayaMas Annual Function 09

New Bride

Girls Day Out

Diwali or Deepavali???!!!

Watch n learn

I enjoy her thoughts...

Relaxing September!

RIP finally!

Orchard House

God bless your soul, King of Pop

Baby Dedication

Great musician (3)....Bob Marley

Great musician (2)....Lucky Dube

Great musician (1)....Habib Koite

Birthday Plot

Our innocent offsprings..

Know Our Saviour..

joyous Good Friday..

Jolly thoughts

Osaka Holidays..

A day for Love..

Gong Xi Fa Chai....OX

First Hope and Change..

Happy 2009!

Glory be to the King!

Christmas is here!

Home Charity

Pray for Peace!

LOVE is hearts in love