Upcoming international project

Upcoming international project

In 2010, Agnes became one of the judges in the talent show Indonesian Idol.^[48] Her presence at the show arose a dispute in the beginning because she was considered too young.^[49] In the same year, she was also appointed as the ambassador of the MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) in combating human trafficking.^[50]

On November 21, 2010, Agnes was chosen as one of the international red carpet hosts in the annual American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles, United States.^[51] Few months after her appearance at AMA 2010, she announced that she had signed to Sony/ATV Music Publishing and was currently working on her debut English studio album in London, England and Los Angeles, United States.^[52] The release date of her first international album is yet to be announced.

Agnes released a greatest hits album Agnes Is My Name on February 2, 2011, which compiled all her top hit singles and another two new songs "Karena Ku Sanggup" and "Paralyzed".^[53] In just three months, the album sold 1 million copies, making her receive "Million Awards" award from Indonesian KFC, a fast-food chain that she engaged to market the album.^[54] Her first new song, "Karena Ku Sanggup" made her win Best Pop Female Singer at 2011 AMI awards.^[55] She also won the Most Inbox Video Clip at 2011 Inbox Awards from SCTV for the later song, "Paralyzed", which was made in Indonesia and The United States.^[56]

In 2011, Agnes recorded a duet version of "Said I Loved You...But I Lied" with American singer Michael Bolton for his compilation album, Gems: The Duets Album.^[57] The song was released in the album's international version in all over Asia, including Japan.^[58] In the same year, she is also nominated in the Worldwide Acts - Asia Pacific Nominees category for 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.^[59]

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music style linkin park

 MUSIC STYLE LINKIN PARK

Both Hybrid Theory and Meteora combine the alternative metal,^[7] nu metal,^{[17][86][87][88][89]}rap rock^[89][90] sound with influences and elements from hip-hop, alternative rock,^[91] and electronica, utilizing programming and synthesizers. William Ruhlmann from Allmusic regarded it as "a Johnny-come-lately to an already overdone musical style,"^[92] whereas Rolling StoneBreaking the Habit" as "risky, beautiful art".^[93] and described their song "

In Minutes to Midnight the band experimented with their established sound and drew influences from a wider and more varied range of genres and styles, a process Los Angeles TimesU2's work.^[94] In it, only two of the songs feature rapping, and the majority of the album can be considered alternative rock.^[95][96] NME magazine's Dan Silver criticized the band's approach, calling it the "sound of a band trying and failing to forge a new identity", and referring to the song "Hands Held High", a song about terrorist attacks and war, as "far and away the funniest thing you will hear all year".^[97] compares to a stage in

The vocal interplay between Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda plays as a major part within Linkin Park's music, with Bennington being the lead vocalist and Shinoda as the rapping vocalist. On Linkin Park's third album, Minutes to Midnight, Shinoda sings lead vocals on "In Between", "Hands Held High", and on the B-side "No Roads Left". On numerous songs from band's fourth album, A Thousand Suns, such as the album's four singles, both Shinoda and Bennington sing. On most of the record's tracks, the band notably used electronic drumbeats along with outro drumbeats. The album has been regarded as a turning point in the band's musical career by notable critics. James Montgomery, of MTV compared the record to Radiohead's Kid A,^[98] while Jordy Kasko of Review, Rinse, Repeat likened the album to both Kid A and Pink Floyd's landmark album The Dark Side of the Moon.^[99] Shinoda stated that he and the other band members were deeply influenced by Chuck D and Public Enemy. He elaborated: "Public Enemy were very three-dimensional with their records because although they seemed political, there was a whole lot of other stuff going on in there too. It made me think how three-dimensional I wanted our record to be without imitating them of course, and show where we were at creatively".^[87] One of the record's political elements is its samples of notable speeches by American political figures.

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WESTLIFE

Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. The group's line-up comprises of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Brian McFadden, also one of the founding members, left the band in 2004. The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one. Westlife have sold over 44 million records worldwide which includes studio albums, singles, video release, and compilation albums.^[1] Despite the group's worldwide success, they only have one hit single in the United States, "Swear It Again", which peaked in 2000 on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 20.

The band were originally signed by Simon Cowell and are managed by Louis Walsh. The group have accumulated 14 number-one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, tying with Cliff Richard. The group had also broken a few records, including "Music artist with most consecutive number 1's in the UK", which consists of their first seven singles. With 11 million album sales in the United Kingdom, the Official Charts Company credited Westlife as the second biggest-selling artist and biggest-selling band of the decade.^[2] As a celebration, the band will release their second greatest hits album in November 2011. It is also noted that Westlife are the most successful boy band to orginate from Ireland. With sales in excess of 44 million, 14 UK number ones and 25 top ten singles, the band have had more number ones, greater chart success and more sales than the other historically big boy bands of Take That and Boyzone.

On 1 June 2008, Westlife marked their tenth anniversary with a concert in Croke Park, Dublin which had more than 83,000 fans attending the special occasion. Music Week revealed on their website that Westlife are the official third top touring act within the years 2005–2008, while they were seventh top touring act of 2008.^[3] Also in 2008, they were declared Ireland's ninth-richest celebrities under 30 years old and thirteenth in general with 36 million euros as a group. In 2009, they dropped as sixteenth richest Irish with estimated 8 million euros each. They were named as the fourth most hard-working music artist in UK by PRS in 2010.^[4] In August 2011, it was reported in the Irish Examiner that the profits of the band's firm grew five-fold in 2010.^[5] On 19 October 2011, Westlife announced they were to split after their Greatest Hits album due for release at the end of 2011 and a farewell tour in Spring 2012.^[6]

GIC denied right to bid for bankrupt resort

NEW YORK: The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) lost a bid to move forward with a US$1.5 billion (S$1.8 billion) offer for a group of resort that United States hedge fund Paulson & Cois seeking to restructure.
         The sovereign wealth fund says the five resort are putting it and other creditors at risk by prolonging their bankcruptcy case and should instead be put for sale.
         US bankcruptcy judge Sean Lane in New York rejected that argument on Wednesday , giving the  resort more time to control the bankcrupty  so they can pursue restructing objectives. GIC sought to end that control so it could push ahead with its offer."The debtors do get a chance to do what Chapter 11 contemplates," Judge  Lane said at a hearing , referring to a section in the bankruptcy code.



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The authoritarian rule of Lee Kuan Yew

From 1966 the People's Action Party (PAP) government under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew embarked on a policy of making Singapore a tightly disciplined ‘garrison state’ on the Israeli model. Lee established a national army (with compulsory male military service), and extended the police force, the paramilitary bodies, and PAP community organizations. He brought the trade unions under PAP control, and legislated against political opposition. He also embarked on a large-scale public housing programme and developed the country's infrastructure, providing the foundations for economic growth.

One justification for the policy of strict regimentation and militarization was that Singapore, as a wealthy, largely Chinese city-state surrounded by a hostile Malay population, needed to protect itself; another was the need to achieve the political stability necessary for foreign investment; a third was the rundown of the British military presence announced in the British government's 1967 White Paper on defence. The PAP gained a monopoly of all parliamentary seats in the elections between 1968 and 1980.

After 1966, with the reopening of Indonesia to foreign investment, Singapore's servicing role in regional development was greatly enhanced. Under Lee's stewardship, Singapore developed rapidly as a commercial and financial entrepôt and as a centre for new export industries. The country's standard of living increased rapidly.

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President S R Nathan's statement

President S R Nathan's statement

     In a few days I will be reaching the age of 87 years. At this stage of my life, I do not believe that I can undertake indefinitely the heavy responsibilities and physical demands of the position of head of state.

     I have therefore decided not to seek a third term in office and will step down as president of Singapore. Over the past 12 years, I have tried to do my best as head of state in all my duties, whether it be constitutional, ceremonial or community-related.

     I have gained new insights into the lives of our people in all walks of life the dispossessed, disabled and impoverished as well as those able to enjoy the fruits of our economic progress. I have sought public support for various social causes, benefiting the less fortunate.

     If I have fallen short, I would like the people of Singapore to know that this has not been for lack of effort or commitment. I have tried to do my best.

     No doubt I have earned my fair share of criticsm. Anyone who takes on public responbilities has to expect that.

     I have taken such comments whether made directly or via social media as made in good conscience, and well antended.

At the same time, I have been privileged, from the day I came into office, to receive the goodwill and affection of countless Singaporeans, shown in many ways, both public and private. 

I will always cherish the memory of my interactions with these Singaporeans. I find difficulty in finding words to describe their affection and kindess.

     Whatever the Constitution says about the powers of the elected president, and however varied people's perceptions of the office may be, ultimately the welfare of our country and people depends upon the way Singapore is governed and administered.

     That depends in turn upon the qualities of the men and women elected by the people to Parliament, and on those who take up office in government.

I believe that if those who serve in the Government or any other area of public administration meet the demands of their office to the best of their ability, and if they show widsom and integrity in looking after the interests of Singapore, we can ask no more.

     We face a future in which the challenges to our leaders will be different from those in the past, but every bit as substantial. We must all be responsive to constructive criticism.

At the same time, whether in the office of president or in the executive arm of government, we will always need people of strong character and vision who resist populist pressures and the temptation to sacrifice the long-term interest of the nation in response to those who merely snipe without having to take responsbility.

     To serve as president of Singapore has been an honour.To Singaporeans regadless of race, religion or social status, I owe an eternal debt for the opportunity to do so. I will cherish the memory of my association they showered on my wife and me. 

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president Nathan to step down after 12 years in office

      Two days beforehis 87th birthday , president S R nathan finnaly madde the announcement many had expected for weeks : that he would step down when his second term runs out on Augh 31.

      “At this stage of my life, i do not believe that I can undertake indenfinitely the heavy responsibilities and physical demands of the position of head of state,”  he said yesterday.

     His 12 yers in office make him the longest –serving  president in Singapore’s  history.

     They cap a 55 –year career inpublic service, which saw him take on roles such as ambassador to the united states and permanent secretary of  the froigen affairs ministry . he also served as director if singapore’s external inteiligence ar, the security and  intelligencedivision of the defence  ministry.

      In a frank  two-page statment released to the media yesterday, the president acknowledged both  the singaporeans who had cristicised him andthose who had sownhim “affection and kindness”.

      During his years in office, he had given his best in the perfomance of all his duties , whether constituotinal, ceremonial or community-related , he said.

     “ If have falen short, iwould like the poeple of singapore to know that this has not been for Lack of effort or comitment . I have tried to do my best,” he said.

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