Scientist can calculate and tell when such event will happen, but can they tell when to expect the total esclipse of the heart? More importanly is there such thing as the total esclipse of the heart? Well Bonnie Tyre seems to think so. Hear her hit songs which was so popular a couple of years back. It was played almost everyday on radio.
Can be shocking and scary if you ever encounter with one.
George Martin, who produced much of the Beatles' classic catalog, has died. The cause of death has not yet been released. He was 90.
Ringo Starr reported the news on Twitter. "God bless George Martin," he wrote late Tuesday night. "Peace and love to Judy and his family, love Ringo and Barbara. George will be missed." In another post, accompanied by a photo of Martin with the Beatles, Starr wrote, "Thank you for all your love and kindness."
Over the decades, many people have claimed to be the "fifth Beatle." But the only person who can credibly hold that title was Martin. The producer not only signed the Beatles to their first record contract in 1962 but went on to work extensively with them on the vast majority of music they recorded over the next eight years, from "Love Me Do" to the majestic suite that wrapped up Abbey Road.
"George Martin made us what we were in the studio," John Lennon said in 1971. "He helped us develop a language to talk to other musicians."
Martin was born January 3rd, 1926 in Highbury, London. He began playing piano at a young age, and in 1943 he joined the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Navy. After World War II, he worked in the BBC's Classical Music Department and then moved on to EMI. Much of his time was spent producing records for British comedians like Peter Sellers, Dudley Moore and Bernard Cribbins.
Martin met the Beatles in early 1962. At the time, they had a cult following in parts of England, but little success in landing a recording deal. The group's manager, Brian Epstein, approached the producer, who worked for EMI records, and got him to agree to give their demo tape a listen.
"The recording, to put it kindly, was by no means a knockout," Martin wrote in his 1979 memoir, All You Need Is Ears. "I could well understand that people had turned it down. But there was an unusual quality of sound, a certain roughness that I hadn't encountered before. There was also the fact that more than one person was singing."
George Martin, 1964 Daily Mail/Zuma
He called the Beatles into Abbey Road Studios on June 6th, 1962 for a test session. The band was overjoyed to have a chance to record their material, which at the time already included "Love Me Do" and "P.S. I Love You." There was a clear cultural gap between the clean-cut, older Martin and the scruffy lads. When Martin asked the Beatles if they had any problems with the session, George Harrison shot back, "Well, there's your tie, for a start." But they nevertheless respected Martin. When he suggested that drummer Pete Best wasn't cutting it, they agreed to fire him.
Weeks later, Martin offered the Beatles their first recording contract. When they returned with new drummer Ringo Starr to cut "Love Me Do," Martin didn't feel like taking chances and insisted the new drummer play tambourine while session ace Andy White sat behind the kit. When it was clear Ringo was extremely hurt, he let him play on another take of the song. Both versions were eventually released.
When "Love Me Do" became a hit, Martin felt pressure to record an entire record with the band quickly, and from that point on he became their go-to producer. "There seemed to be a bottomless well of songs," Martin once said. "And people asked me where that well was dug. Who knows?"
The Beatles recorded their debut LP, 1963's Please Please Me, during the course of a single day in February of that year. But as the music became more complex, the sessions grew significantly longer. Early on, Martin's contributions were relatively minor. With 1965's "Yesterday," however, he left an indelible mark on their music by adding orchestration to the song. It's something he'd explore deeper in the following year. "My approach [to the strings on 'Eleanor Rigby'] was greatly influenced by Bernard Herrmann and his film score for Psycho," Martin said in a 2012 interview. "He had a way of making violins sound fierce. That inspired me to have the strings play short notes forcefully, giving the song a nice punch. If you listen to the two, you'll hear the connection."
Martin also played on some Beatles songs, including the piano on "In My Life." "I couldn't play the piano at the speed it needed to be played, the way I'd written the part," he said inanother 2012 interview. "I wasn't that good a pianist, but if you had had a really good pianist, he could do it. I couldn't get all the notes in. One night I was by myself and played the notes at half speed but an octave lower on the piano, recording at 15 inches per second. When I ran the tape back at 30 inches per second, the notes were at the right speed and in the correct octave."
By the time of 1966's Revolver, he introduced the band to the concept of creating new songs by playing tape machines backwards, an approach they used on "Tomorrow Never Knows." "I introduced that to John, and he was knocked out," Martin told Rolling Stone in 1976. "They would come in and bring me tapes of all the looks and we would just play them for a giggle. When we made 'Tomorrow Never Knows,' that was all the tapes that they had made at home, made into loops."
Martin's age and cultural distance from the Beatles became an advantage as their music became increasingly psychedelic. "Drugs certainly affected the music," he said in the same interview. "But it didn't affect the record production because I was producing. ... I saw the music growing, but I rather saw it like Salvador Dalí's paintings. I didn't think the reason for it was drugs. I thought it was because they wanted to go into an impressionistic way."
Martin with Paul McCartney, 1966David Graves/Rex
Toward the end of 1966, the group played "Strawberry Fields Forever" as both a traditional rock tune and a lush, orchestral rendition with brass. Lennon couldn't pick between the two, so he suggested they somehow combine them, despite Martin telling him they were in different keys and in different tempos. "You can do something about it," Lennon said. "You can fix it." Martin took up the challenge, speeding up one version, slowing down the others and using a variable-control tape machine to combine them. The end result was one of his favorite Beatles recordings.
One of the many remarkable things about Martin is that he managed to produce highly complex, layered pieces of music like Sgt. Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band, using a mere four-track recorder. "I felt that was the album which turned the Beatles from being just an ordinary rock & roll group into being significant contributors to the history of artistic performance," Martin wrote in his memoir. "It was the watershed which changed the recording art from something which will stand the test of time as a valid art form: sculpture in music, if you like."
By the time of the Let It Be sessions in 1969, the group felt it was time for a change. "They were going through an anti-production thing," Martin said in 1976. "John said, 'I don't want any production gimmicks on this.'" The sessions became extremely laborious and eventually the group handed the tapes over the Phil Spector. "I was shocked when Phil overdubbed heavenly choirs and lush strings and harps and things," Martin said. "I thought we were through then. I wasn't happy and I didn't want to go on."
Much to his surprise, they called him back to produce Abbey Road. "They said, 'Let's try and get back to the way were in the old days, and will you really produce the next album for us?'" Martin said. "We were really amicable and really friendly. We really did try to work together." The only problem was that McCartney loved Martin's idea of creating a pop music symphony and Lennon wanted a more traditional collection of songs. "It was a compromise," Martin said. "Side one was a collection of individual songs and side two was a continual work."
Throughout the 1970s, there was tremendous pressure on the Beatles to re-form, but Martin never felt it was a good idea. "It would be a terrible mistake for them ever to go into the studio together," he said in 1976. "The Beatles existed years ago; they don't exist today. And if the four men came back together, it wouldn't be the Beatles."
He did continue to work with the members of the group on their solo projects, producing McCartney's 1973 hit "Live and Let Die" and his early 1980's LPs Tug of War, Pipes of Peace and Give My Regards to Broad Street, as well as Ringo Starr's 1970 album Sentimental Journey. Martin also oversaw the soundtrack to the 1978 movie Sgt. Pepper Lonely Heart's Club Band, the Beatles' 1995 Anthology collection and, in 2006, the Beatles Las Vegas show, Love.
Although his name will always be closely connected to the Beatles, he also produced albums for Gerry and the Pacemakers, Kenny Rogers, Cheap Trick, Jeff Beck and Celine Dion. In 1997, he produced Elton John's new version of "Candle in the Wind" to honor the late Princess Diana. It became one of the best-selling singles of all time.
His work began slowing down considerably in the late 1990s as his hearing deteriorated. By that point, his son, Giles Martin, began assisting him. They worked closely on the Love project, mashing up Beatles songs and turning them into brand new works.
In 2011, Martin looked back fondly on his time with the Beatles. "I think they're so damn good they'll be with us for generations, into the middle of the next century," he said. "They're just great musicians and great writers, like Gershwin or Rodgers and Hammerstein. They are there in history, and the Beatles are there in history, too. They'll be there in 100 years, too. But I won't be."
Originaly this trip was suppose to happen last year during one of the holiday with sifu, but she feared the heavy traffic jam on our way back, so it was defer to this year. The new plan was she will attend her company's meeting at singapore and meet up somewhere at Johore Baru, before we head to the Rockworld climbing gym. Anyway that did not happen, so I inviting another rock climbing friend and another good hiking friend. We agreed on the date and all was set to go. Then just a few days before our planned trip the hiking friend informed her boss required her to work on the day of our trip, so I offer to another hiking friend who on the morning of the trip did not pick up my calls. Later she replied saying she never mention she wanted to go in the first place. Then why she did not say so from the very start and why she asked all kinds of question. I just don't understand this type of people. She was in our group chat and during the chat should have make it cleared and then exit from the chat if you have not interest.You can be sure she will not be invited for my future trips Anyway I am thankful for the girl call moon, who was good with her promised and kept her appointement and turned up on time at my house. Just the two of us we make our way to Johore after our breakfast. We left around 8.30am and reached past noon at the restaurant where our friend Eric was waiting. After lunch we make our way to Rockworld which was nearby the restaurant where we had our lunch. I was very impressed with this new gym. This was my first visit to this new place since they moved in.Previously they had two gym ,one at Desa cemerlang ,where both Eric and I had our training course. For me it was a refresher course as I had attended one at camp 5 before except for the lead climb which was an additional. Since I had never done a lead wall course before , I took the course. The other gym they had was at kulai jaya sport complex. I was there on their official opening a few years ago.
We had to leave around 6.00pm as the gym had a private fumction around 7.00pm. Eric had to accompany his father for dinner, so we make our way to Johor Jaya where we had our dinner and wait for him to finish his date with his father. He came around 9.30pm and followed him to his house where we stayed for a night. We got up around 8.00am and after shower went for our breakfast and then off we went to Pulai Hill 2 for our climb. We got there around 11.00am. This is the first time I had ever hike so late in the morning. Good thing it was shady in the woods, This was my revist to this hill after leaving Johore for more than 3 years. Here are some of the photos of our trips.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
We are all familiar with the saying an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Now its A cup of tea a day could keep heart disease at bay. I loved tea.
A cup of tea a day could keep heart disease at bay
March 3, 2016
An American study has found that tea drinkers enjoying a daily cuppa could be 35% less likely to suffer a heart attack or another major cardiovascular event over the course of their lives.
Doctor Elliott Miller and his team at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA, have found that drinking tea could protect the heart. Just one cup of tea a day — whether green or black — could be enough to prove beneficial.
The scientists followed 600 men and women in good health and with no previous history of heart disease for 15 years. During that time, they noted which volunteers had a heart attack, a stroke, suffered chest pains or died from other types of heart disease. They also measured calcium deposits in the volunteers’ blood vessels over a five-year period, comparing them with previous levels.
The results showed that tea drinkers — consuming one to three cups per day — were 35% less likely to develop heart disease than the other volunteers. Tea drinkers also had lower levels of calcium deposits in their arteries.
While it’s too soon for the researchers to establish a direct link between the consumption of tea and the absence of heart disease, they do recognize the natural protective properties of the drink. This could be due the flavonoids found in tea, a type of antioxidant that supports heart health.
Another theory is that tea drinkers could generally have healthier lifestyles, with factors such as diet and exercise playing a positive role in keeping heart disease at bay. All in all, a cup of tea may not be enough to protect the heart from disease, but a daily brew could well be beneficial.
Saw this article here, too good not to share:- Some of us have reached our golden years, and some of us have not. But these suggestions should be read by everyone. They have been collected from many a senior, each with his or her own piece of advice. Some you know, some may surprise you, and some will remind you of what's important. So read well, share with your loved ones, and have a great day and a great life!
1. It's time to use the money you saved up. Use it and enjoy it. Don't just keep it for those who may have no notion of the sacrifices you made to get it. Remember there is nothing more dangerous than a son or daughter-in-law with big ideas for your hard earned capital. Warning: This is also a bad time for an investment, even if it seems wonderful or fool-proof. They only bring problems and worries and this is a time for you to enjoy some peace and quiet.
2. Stop worrying about the financial situation of your children and grandchildren, and don't feel bad spending your money on yourself. You've taken care of them for many years, and you've taught them what you could. You gave them an education, food, shelter and support. The responsibility is now theirs to earn their own money.
3. Keep a healthy life, without great physical effort. Do moderate exercise (like walking every day), eat well and get your sleep. It's easy to become sick, and it gets harder to remain healthy. That is why you need to keep yourself in good shape and be aware of your medical and physical needs. Keep in touch with your doctor, get tested even when you're feeling well. Stay informed.
4. Always buy the best, most beautiful items for your significant other. The key goal is to enjoy your money with your partner. One day one of you will miss the other, and the money will not provide any comfort then, enjoy it together.
5. Don't stress over the little things. You've already overcome so much in your life. You have good memories and bad ones, but the important thing is the present. Don't let the past drag you down and don't let the future frighten you. Feel good in the now. Small issues will soon be forgotten.
6. Regardless of age, always keep love alive. Love your partner, love life, love your family, love your neighbor and remember: "A man is not old as long as he has intelligence and affection."
7. Be proud, both inside and out. Don't stop going to your hair salon or barber, do your nails, go to the dermatologist and the dentist, keep your perfumes and creams well stocked. When you are well-maintained on the outside, it seeps in, making you feel proud and strong.
8. Don't lose sight of fashion trends for your age, but keep your own sense of style. There's nothing worse than an older person trying to wear the current fashion among youngsters. You'vedeveloped your own sense of what looks good on you - keep it and be proud of it. It's part of who you are.
9. ALWAYS stay up-to-date. Read newspapers, watch the news. Go online and read what people are saying. Make sure you have an active email account and try to use some of those social networks. You'll be surprised which old friends you'll meet. Keeping in touch with what is going on and with the people you know is important at any age.
10. Respect the younger generation and their opinions. They may not have the same ideals as you, but they are the future, and will take the world in their direction. Give advice, not criticism, and try to remind them of yesterday's wisdom that still applies today.
11. Never use the phrase: "In my time". Your time is now. As long as you're alive, you are part of this time. You may have been younger, but you are still you now, having fun and enjoying life.
12. Some people embrace their golden years, while others become bitter and surly. Life is too short to waste your days on the latter. Spend your time with positive, cheerful people, it'll rub off on you and your days will seem that much better. Spending your time with bitter people will make you older and harder to be around.
13. Do not surrender to the temptation of living with your children or grandchildren (if you have a financial choice, that is). Sure, being surrounded by family sounds great, but we all need our privacy. They need theirs and you need yours. If you've lost your partner (our deepest condolences), then find a person to move in with you and help out. Even then, do so only if you feel you really need the help or do not want to live alone.
14. Don't abandon your hobbies. If you don't have any, make new ones. You can travel, hike, cook, read, dance. You can adopt a cat or a dog, grow a garden, play cards, checkers, chess, dominoes, golf. You can paint, volunteer at an NGO or just collect certain items. Find something you like and spend some real time having fun with it.
15. Even if you don't feel like it, try to accept invitations. Baptisms, graduations, birthdays, weddings, conferences. Try to go. Get out of the house, meet people you haven't seen in a while, experience something new (or something old). But don't get upset when you're not invited. Some events are limited by resources, and not everyone can be hosted. The important thing is to leave the house from time to time. Go to museums, go walk through a field. Get out there.
16. Be a conversationalist. Talk less and listen more. Some people go on and on about the past, not caring if their listeners are really interested. That's a great way of reducing their desire to speak with you. Listen first and answer questions, but don't go off into long stories unless asked to. Speak in courteous tones and try not to complain or criticize too much unless you really need to. Try to accept situations as they are. Everyone is going through the same things, and people have a low tolerance for hearing complaints. Always find some good things to say as well.
17. Pain and discomfort go hand in hand with getting older. Try not to dwell on them but accept them as a part of the cycle of life we're all going through. Try to minimize them in your mind. They are not who you are, they are something that life added to you. If they become your entire focus, you lose sight of the person you used to be.
18. If you've been offended by someone - forgive them. If you've offended someone - apologize. Don't drag around resentment with you. It only serves to make you sad and bitter. It doesn't matter who was right. Someone once said: "Holding a grudge is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die." Don't take that poison. Forgive, forget and move on with your life.
19. If you have a strong belief, savor it. But don't waste your time trying to convince others. They will make their own choices no matter what you tell them, and it will only bring you frustration. Live your faith and set an example. Live true to your beliefs and let that memory sway them.
20. Laugh. Laugh A LOT. Laugh at everything. Remember, you are one of the lucky ones. You managed to have a life, a long one. Many never get to this age, never get to experience a full life. But you did. So what's not to laugh about? Find the humor in your situation.
21. Take no notice of what others say about you and even less notice of what they might be thinking. They'll do it anyway, and you should have pride in yourself and what you've achieved. Let them talk and don't worry. They have no idea about your history, your memories and the life you've lived so far. There's still much to be written, so get busy writing and don't waste time thinking about what others might think. Now is the time to be at rest, at peace and as happy as you can be! original post found here
one of my favourite actress. She does look like someone I know.
Artiste Linda Chung and her husband Jeremy held their wedding banquet in Vancouver and she said her husband was very shy and will not kiss her in front of the camera.
He kissed her neck twice and eventually kissed Linda in front of their friends, reports Asian E-News Portal.
During the banquet, they took many photos with relatives and friends and when Jeremy kissed Linda passionately everyone started to cheer for them.
Jeremy then held Linda's hand excitedly but did not say anything but it seemed that he wanted to say that he married a good wife.
