Les Miserables is considered the most well-known of all French musicals. The musical, written by French composer Claude-Michel Schonberg and librettist Alain Boubil originally for the Paris audience debuted in September 1979. It is actually based on Victor Hugo’s novel “Les Miserables” which relates the stories of major characters ex-convict Jean Valjean, police inspector Javet, French student Marius, Valjean’s daughter Cosette and her single mother Fantine as well as Eponine, young daughter of the Thenardiers. Among the musical’s famous and Tony award-winning songs are “On My Own” and “I Dreamed A Dream.”

The Les Mis musical returned to Broadway last November for a limited six-month show. It marked its 20th year in 2006 and is the third longest-running musical in the history of Broadway with 8,372 performances. It has also been watched by more than 53 million people in 38 countries and 21 languages. The Cameron Mackintosh-produced musical opened in Broadway in March 1987 garnering seven prestigious Tony Awards that season such as for Best Musical.

Being able to join a Broadway musical is no easy feat. You need a combination of theatrical training, academic instruction and determination to be able to get a part. You have to go through very rigid screenings and rehearsals that entail vocalizations, dancing and acting. How much more being able to play a major role in a well-acclaimed musical like Les Miserables. You have to be really talented to be able to get into Broadway. Many Asians, including Filipinas, are fortunate to have fulfilled their dream of performing in Broadway. One notable Filipina who has brought great honor to her country is none other than Lea Salonga.

The name Lea Salonga is synonymous to internationally-acclaimed talent as well as confident and impressive performance that warrants a standing ovation. No other Filipina has performed in several musicals in the east and west end and has performed twice in a famous musical. Since playing the lead role of Kim in the world-renowned Miss Saigon, Lea Salonga has not ceased to perform before international audiences across the globe. And what amazing feat she has achieved at a young age making her fellow Filipinos very proud of her. Playing Kim alone earned Lea several awards such as the Sir Laurence Olivier award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical for the 1989-1990 season as well as the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards.

The latest buzz is that Lea will be returning to the Broadway stage beginning March 6, 2007 via the musical Les Miserables once again. The actress, who has settled with her family in her home country the Philippines, said although it’s hard to leave her family behind she’s going to New York for her country’s sake. This time around, Lea will be playing the role of Fantine replacing Daphne Rubin-Vega. Fantine is a poor woman forced to work as a prostitute to support her daughter Cosette. How time flies, it’s been already 14 years since she peformed as street waif Eponine in the same Broadway production in 1993. Unknown to many, Sir Cameron MacKintosh personally invited Lea to play Eponine for the 10th anniversary concert of Les Mis at London’s Royal Albert Hall as part of a “dream cast.”

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Do you have family that you have not seen in some time because of your location? Do you want to see what goes on in your home while you are on a business trip? Do you just want to make sure that everyone is alright? All of that can be done with the help of a wireless web camera.

This new advancement in technology uses a wireless network to allow you remote monitoring of your home or office on any internet-capable personal computer, palm top computer or 3G mobile phone. The devices that are now available in the consumer market are all relatively easy to set up. The wireless web cameras come with its own wireless server that detects the wireless router and configures the setting of the device for you. Most of the products allow users to create their own personal web address free of charge so they can access the views provided by the web cam exclusively.

This technology is an easy and affordable way to keep track of what is happening in your home and family as compared to traveling long distances. Grandparents located in Florida can see their new granddaughter in California without having to leave the safety of their respective homes. People with a nine to five job can see how their pets are doing while they are gone. It is also quite convenient since you can access the camera from anywhere in the world as long as you have internet access and video capability on your computer or phone.

Aside from home monitoring and seeing live video, you can also use motion detection and send still shots to your email and even access music, other media or files from your home computer even if you are thousands of miles away from home.

The camera can be placed anywhere inside your home or office since it is in fact wireless. Some products feature additional settings that lets you enable or disable motion detection, regulate the number of pictures sent to your email, control the number of emails that you receive per day and how often in the day you receive your emails. To access your personal files, a lot of products come equipped with a USB 2.0 port that enables you to plug in a mass storage device that contains any and all files that you may want.

If you want to feel close to your family without leaving your home or if you want to see what is going on inside your house while you are in the office or even if you just forgot a certain file that you need, a wireless web camera will certainly go the distance for you. Convenient, affordable and easy-to-use, this piece of technology is definitely commendable.

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Volkswagen—Europe’s largest automaker and producer of the popular VW CV joint— has offered in Canada its new subcompact entry, the 2007 Rabbit 2.5 which has grown and matured from its Golf predecessor. VW is marketing its Rabbit 2.5 hatchback as a full-featured compact loaded with standard six air bags, traction control, air conditioning, cruise control, ABS and a 10 speaker stereo with MP3-compatible CD player.

The Rabbit 2.5 is also equipped with a five-cylinder engine and VW’s four-year/80,000 kilometer warranty that covers four years of roadside assistance which is one year more than those offered by Civic or Corolla– primary competitors of Rabbit 2.5 in Canada. And compared to its other compact competition, the $20,990 five-door Rabbit is no doubt a good buy. But compared to the other VW’s compact how does the “new” 2007 City Golf rate?

The word new in the 2007 Golf are warranted in the sense that the City Golf is supposedly the last generation of Golf five-door hatchback that will be sold in Canada. It should be noted that the Volkswagen has started offering its Golf in Canada way back in the year 1999 and the new City Golf is the latest addition. The new City Golf has a starting price of $14,900 and comes equipped with 15-inch rubber, four wheel disc brakes with ABS, power steering, AM/FM/CD with eight speakers, two-tone cloth seats, 60/40 folding rear seats, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, tachometer, rear wiper/washer and Volkswagen’s four-year warranty.

Compared to the previous City Golf, the new Rabbit 2.5 is more spacious on the inside. And just like Dodge’s Caliber, the new rabbit 2.5 is big for a compact, especially the back. However unlike the Dodge, the Rabbit 2.5’s interior has a more luxurious feel to it attributed to the fact that it has shared many parts with the Audi A3. But despite this fact it simply cannot be denied that Volkswagen has cut cost in the production of the Rabbit 2.5. There are obvious features found on the Rabbit 2.5 that indicates the cost-cutting that VW has employed for this Golf such as the center console and doors are made of harder plastic while the audio and HVAC controls just didn’t have that solid feel of Teutonic that pervades the City Golf.

And once on the road the difference between the new and the old City Golf became even more pronounce. The new Rabbit 2.5 is powered by a new 150 horsepower, 170 pound feet of torque, 2.5 liter inline five cylinder engine which is larger by almost half-liter and more powerful by 35 horsepower and 48 pound feet of torque than the City Golf’s four.

Another distinction is in terms of the weight since the rabbit 2.5 weighs 100 kilograms more than the City Golf. The most obvious difference is the 2.5’s more immediate torque which results to unplanned mid-range passing maneuvers. The rabbit 2.5 produces about 1000 rpm less than the previous City Golf when driving on the highway.

The City Golf is equipped with an independent torsion beam axle rear suspension while the 2.5 receives a new fully independent rear that makes use of a multi-link rear suspension. And if the City Golf’s is the bouncy type and revs up immediately, the 2.5 on the other hand is more of the subtle type. The Rabbit 2.5 is also more in control and more stable at high speeds as compared to the City Golf.

In terms of steering wheel, the City’s Golf conventional mechanical steering setup and lighter weight is much better. Unfortunately the Rabbit 2.5’s electro-mechanical steering suffers from on-centre numbness. And although it may be less direct but it sure is effective in providing the Rabbit 2.5’s luxury compact mission statement.

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It’s official: your baby can actually talk from birth! A breakthrough in baby communication shows that your baby uses 5 simple sounds or ‘words’, within cries to communicate with you. These words have been dubbed ‘Universal Baby Language’, as tests show the same few sounds are reflex reactions used by all babies under 3 months old.

This miraculous discovery was made by mother Priscilla Dunstan, who has had a photographic memory for sound since she was a child. From the age of 4, she could listen to and memorize an entire concert performance, then play it back note for note on a piano.

As she grew older, Priscilla’s gift meant she could detect small changes in mood just through listening to a person talk. “Other people might hear a note but I sort of get the whole symphony,” Priscilla says. “So, when someone’s speaking, I get all this information that other people might not pick up.”

However, the most important use of her gift came when Priscilla became a mother to her son, Tom. “Because of my gift for sound, I was able to pick out certain patterns in his cries and then remember what those patterns were later on when he cried again,” says Priscilla. “I realized that other babies were saying the same words.”

According to Ms Dunstan, the 5 words spoken by all young babies regardless of background or race are:

• ‘Neh’ = I’m hungry
• ‘Owh’ = I’m sleepy
• ‘Heh’ = I’m experiencing discomfort
• ‘Eair’ = I have lower gas
• ‘Eh’ = I need to burp

Priscilla recommends that parents listen for these words in their baby’s pre-cry before crying has a chance to escalate. Although all babies use the same words, some babies use certain words more than others. With practise, Priscilla insists that all parents can decipher the sounds with equal success, but that babies who do not receive responses to their words eventually stop using them.

For more information on the Dunstan Baby Language discovery, and to view a video of the language in use, you can visit Priscilla’s official website at www.dunstanbaby.com.

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In the news: Volkswagen of America, Inc., a subsidiary of Wolfsburg-based Volkswagen and distributor of VW vehicles and auto parts like VW Diesel parts in the US—has recently announced that the Wolfsburg Edition Volkswagen Passat is already available at various Volkswagen dealerships. Volkswagen will produce only 6,000 of the special edition Passat models so those who are interested are advised to visit dealerships near them the sooner the better.

It should be noted that throughout the history of Volkswagen it has offered all sorts of special edition models for variety of reasons like for instance to commemorate our country’s 200th birthday, Volkswagen has produced the Bicentennial VW Beetle. There are also times when Volkswagen creates vehicles just to accentuate a specific model’s image such as the Fahrenheit GTI. Another occasion wherein Volkswagen offers special edition models is when they want to deliver an even greater valued vehicle to their customers just like the special edition Passat that it is are currently offering.

With the Wolfsburg Edition VW Passat, the automaker has been able to continue its long tradition of offering value priced special editions to its customers. The Passat Special Edition is equipped with a 2.0 L, 200 horsepower turbocharged engine with a standard six-speed automatic Tiptronic® transmission. In addition, each of the special edition Passat sedans includes the unique ‘Wolfsburg Edition’ badging that is found on both the driver and passenger front quarter panels.

The special edition Passat also features 17-inch alloy wheels, a four-spoke leather wrapped multi-function steering wheel , 12-way full power adjustable driver seat, leather wrapped gearshift knob and boot, six-disc in-dash CD changer with MP3 capability, heated front seats, heated windshield washer nozzles, power sunroof, Sirius™ satellite radio, and fog lights.

And just like the rest of the VW Passat model range, the Wolfsburg Edition also sport great number of safety features which includes six airbags-all standard, additional safety two rear side airbags offered as an option, four-wheel ABS anti-lock braking system with four-wheel disc brakes and Brake assist, Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) and an electro-mechanical (electrically assisted) power steering system. The special edition VW Passat offers greater value at $26,990 as compared to similarly equipped non Wolfsburg Edition Passat.

The Wolfsburg Edition Volkswagen Passat, like all other new Volkswagens is offered with a 24-hour Roadside Assistance that include four years of unlimited mileage and other coverage such as 5-yaer/60,000 mile Powertrain Limited Warranty, 4-year/50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty with wear and tear items and adjustments excluded after the initial 12 months/12,000 miles and a 12-year unlimited distance Limited Warranty against corrosion perforation.

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Volkswagen maker of the popular lines of VW distributor rotor and Europe’s largest automaker will launch its third crossover the Volkswagen CrossTouran model to the market. Volkswagen CrossTouran with the supplemental “Cross” name is a great vehicle to be use for day-to-day activities. Its body has that striking look which is expected from a Volkswagen vehicle. Its interior is fresh and its chassis is built high.

This is not actually the first time that Volkswagen has created such type of vehicle, last year Volkswagen created the CrossPolo which bears the same fresh interior and high chassis. It is also one of the best selling cars of Volkswagen today. Then last January 2007, Volkswagen sent the second model of this species onto the market in the form of the CrossGolf. And two months later another Cross is to be introduced which is the CrossTouran.

The Volkswagen CrossTouran is a remarkable car with multivariable character. It is cleverly designed with ample space both for passengers and cargo. The new Cross van is based on the Touran that was redesigned last fall. And just like its other Cross siblings, the new CrossTouran is characterized by full-bodied guard strips, powerful wheel arches, modified bumpers and redesigned alloy wheels.

The front of the CrossTouran showcase, 17-inch “Funplay” type wheels are equipped with size 215 tires, and in the rear with size 235 tires. The vehicle’s track width was also increased. And to provide it with a bolder and meaner appearance, the chassis was elevated by approximately 12 millimeters. Its roomy interior is another great feature of the new Cross since it can be used to transport stuffs like mountain bikes, hang gliders, or any kind of sporting equipment.

The new Cross can also do the parking for you through its optional park steering assist system called “Park Assist” which include the “Park Pilot” distance warning system in front and rear. It also has “Hill Hold Control” hill climb assist. The Park Assist used for the new Cross is as system developed by Volkswagen which performs parking almost automatically. It is also very easy to operate since it is press button activated.

When it comes to exterior features the new Volkswagen CrossTouran is identified for its front details which consist of partially black headlamp housings, Matte Chrome insignia radiator grille, black guard strips, and bumper redesigned especially in its lower area with standard fog lamps. It also has distinctive black, textured trim covers in the spoiler area that is likened to those found on the SUVs.

Found on the sides of the Volkswagen CrossTouran are black body covers around the doors, rocker panels and fenders. The accent strips on doors, sill panels and wheel arches and are produced from the same high quality black grained plastic which provide protection against parking damage and emphasize its strong exterior. And just like the add-on parts, the door handles are sporty black. Also mounted on black brackets is the standard roof rail that it’s made of silver anodized metal.

For the rear end of the CrossTouran are taillights with dark bodies and robust bumper design that is made to suit the overall vehicle concept with its wrap-around black trim.

In the inside the new Cross is a collage of colors, materials, and fabrics. The fresh orange design is made exclusive for the new Cross model. It can also accommodate at least seven seats and up to 1,989 liters of cargo. The new Cross has also the endurance and the stamina to take on any challenge.

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Read on for a quick run-through of various hair-removal methods, and select the options that work best for you. Often, a combination of various methods is the best bet.

Waxing

Waxing is a very widely used method of hair removal here in India. It is very convenient as one needs just do it once a month or so. In addition, there are a number of women who readily come to your home, charge very nominally, and wax your body quickly and efficiently. The advantages of waxing are that as opposed to shaving or using a cream, hair grows back much slower. This is because the hair is removed from the roots.

However, if your skin is sensitive you may not be able to wax, as you may develop boils on certain areas of your skin. You may also develop in-growths when the hair grows out, leading to rough skin. But not everyone has these issues. If waxing works for your skin, it is an efficient, hassle-free method of hair removal.

Threading

Threading is best when used on smaller areas, and is often used to remove hair on the upper lip. It is also used to remove excessive hair around eyebrows, and define them. You can thread your upper lip yourself, but don’t try and thread around eyebrows, as you may ruin the shape, causing one eye to look bigger than the other! You can also remove excessive forehead hair by threading. But if this causes pimples, don’t do it.

Bleaching

The face is very sensitive, and if you have a lot of hair on your face, it makes sense to wax sideburns, thread upperlip and eyebrows, and bleach the rest of your face. Don’t pull out hair from all over your face as you may develop a rash. Bleach it if your skin is light. Remember that bleach does contain chemicals, and is not necessarily gentle on your skin. Make sure you moisturise your face regularly, especially if you bleach, and reapply bleach only after a minimum of fifteen days have passed since your last application.

Laser

Laser is a great permanent solution to get rid of body hair. It is especially suited for areas where it is not easy to use other methods of hair removal. If you have a lot of hair on your back, and are not able to wax it because you develop boils, a good option would be to try using laser. You could of course choose to remove hair from all over your body with the help of laser, but it is expensive. But before ruling out this method, speak to a clinic that offers this services and find out about any packages they may be offering. You can even try a single session to dramatically reduce the hair from a certain area - but this will not work if you want every single hair removed. Laser is great for a hairy back or shoulders, and just a single session may reduce the hair dramatically. Any re-growth may not be as noticeable.

Hair removal creams

Hair removal creams contain harsh chemicals, and are often believed to cause darkening of the skin when used over a prolonged period. But these make good options when you want to expose a certain body part and need to remove hair gently. For example if you need to wear a lehenga at a wedding and your belly will be exposed, you can use a hair-removal cream as a one-off solution.

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Volkswagen’s new off-road vehicle is getting an advance promotion eight months before its official launching from a web site that features high-quality animations, real driving scenes and exclusive download features of Volkswagen’s new vehicle. The web site is interactive which means that users can go around the Volkswagen Tiguan world while learning important details about the car.

As the launching of Touareg’s little brother closes in, more and more information about the real production vehicle are to be revealed and in connection with such developments the web site content will be made even more spectacular.

Potential customers may log on to volkswagen.de/tiguan where they can keep track on the developments that the Volkswagen Tiguan is undergoing. The development comprised of five layers which would showcase the car production at the so-called Tiguan Base which is a virtual building.

The special highlight will be presented in June, three months before the official world debut of the Volkswagen Tiguan at the Frankfurt Motor Show, where the production model is to be revealed exclusively to the Tiguan Base users. A virtual test drive will also be offered with users choosing their very own configurations of the sports utility vehicle (SUV).

The first layer of the online promotion for the Volkswagen Tiguan has been added and is fully operational. Users may now be able to view in a 3D animation particularly in a 360-degree view of the show car from the LA Motor Show plus take a close look at the vehicle details. This first layer has a special interactive e-card which means that you can take one of the show cars and placed them or incorporate them with your own background plus be able to do something like add your picture of yourself or your house or whatever you want to add.

There is also an information service that will keep you updated via email and inform you of the latest and important contents. In addition, it doesn’t matter if your not in front of your pc you will still be able to get the latest juice from Volkswagen by simply downloading the information on the car using your mobile phone via a WAP portal.

The best thing about this Volkswagen Tiguan website is its extensive coverage reaching almost 50 countries in their local languages. Users may reach the Tiguan Base via their country’s Volkswagen web site. And that’s not all! Users of each participating country will have the chance to win an exclusive trip to the world premier of the Volkswagen Tiguan at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The winners will be drawn. There are currently 65,000 people that have registered on the Tiguan Base.

The online interactive promotion that Volkswagen maker of VW distributor cap is employing is part of the company’s objective to get potential customers to participate with the Volkswagen Tiguan. As a matter of fact, the name Tiguan was the result of a poll conducted by the AutoBild magazine in which readers were asked to come up with an invented name and that was how the Tiguan was formed. It was actually a combination of the words tiger and iguana. More than 350,000 readers from all over Europe have joined in the said poll alone.

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The first step in the selection of a good training course for Project Managers is to clearly understand the role of the Project Manager as it is understood today. Project Management is essentially concerned with a one time operation as opposed to an ongoing operation. The distinction is seen by many as being insignificant and this misconception leads to not only poor selection of Project Managers, but also for poor selection of training courses. The IT training field is experienced a period of rapid growth and change. The growing importance of Certification as a major benchmark of IT training and skill has led to the introduction of a myriad of training opportunities and choices. The time when a computer career was a simple thing is long past. The IT field has become complex and training can no longer be general in nature, but most be specific to the need of the trainee and the organization.

A simple computer course is not going to be enough for the IT professional. There was a time when on the job training was the way most training was received. A potential employee was given a basic introductory course and learned the rest by actually working in a lower level position. An IT tech went through a sort of apprenticeship not unlike an electrician or a plumber. Specialization is the keyword today, and this applies to Project Managers. The IT professional who will be successful as a PM must be a person who has specialized in understanding the principles of Project Management. Simple IT skills alone will not be enough.

It follows that Project Management Training courses must also have this distinction. The Project Management Institute, for example, can recommend software training specifically structured for Project Management. This might seem to be self evident, but it actually is not. Computer training has become such a growth industry that there are not the equivalent of the generic brands or the cookie cutter types of training courses. This one size fits all approach to training is going to be wasted on the IT professional.

Cost alone can not be a deciding factor either. There are many options available in training including distance training and E-learning options that reduce lost time, fit well with a work or personal schedule, and reduce training courses. These options do not reduce the quality of the training at all. Project Management training, like all specialized IT training, should be conducted by the best qualified and certified training institutions not only to maximize the benefit of it, but to eliminate the waste as well.

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Credit card debt creates anxiety and financial chaos. It caused many people trap into serious financial issue since the introduction of credit card. This plastic card create easy and convenient payment scheme for you to buy things without the need to worry about cash inside you wallet; frequently make you over spend your money and create debt.

The situation getting worse with the best feature of credit card, the minimum monthly payment; you no need to pay in full of credit card balance each month, just pay the minimum amount will do; the credit card balance snowballing month by month, when you start to realize that you have financial issue, most probably you already at a bad debt situation. When you are in the debt trap, more efforts and times are needed to get out from there.

The last option for debt free is filing a bankruptcy but before your need to choose this option, consider this five-step program first to rid yourself of bad debt with bankruptcy.

1. The desire to get out of debt

This is the most important part of any debt free program. Lip service is not acceptable because it is going to be hard work on your part. It’s going to require lifestyle changes and breaking of bad spending habits. You must get yourself ready and have an ultimate desire to get out of debt.

2. Assessing just how much debt you have

Before you put in your actions to resolve your debt issue, you need to know how much debt you have and who you owe. The best way is list down all your debts on to a piece of paper or enters your debts into any of personal finance program you use to assist you. Then, break it down further by listing down each interest rate of each credit card you current paying of. The most current information can be found on your card statement.

3. Devise a workable plan

You need a plan that you can live with. Write it down so that you will be more committed to it. You need to stop adding more debts, stop using credit cards. And try to call your creditors and ask if they would be willing to lower their interest rate. Other actions that you can put into your plan are:

• Generate and review your cash flow worksheet so that you know where your money going to come from each month to reduce your credit card debt.
• Things that you willing to change or give up to make the goal of being debt-free happen.
• Explode a few ways to increase your monthly income to cover for your debt payment.
• Assets that you may sell off to cash out to pay for your debts.

Start out with baby steps, paying more than the minimum each month. You can either choose to pay off the card with the higher interest first or choose the one with the lowest balance so that you can eliminate that one quickly.

4. Cancel all your credit card but leave one

This may be painful living without the credit card, but look what having these cards has done to you. Get the scissor out and cut all of them except one so that you will able to use it. Then, call to the credit card companies and call all your credit cards that you have put the scissor on; this is to stop you from asking for a replacement card later.

Now, what do you do with the last card? Carrying it in your wallet makes it too easy to access and use it for impulse purchase. You should keep it in a place where it will take an effort to retrieve it. This last card will only be used for any emergency purpose.

5. Seek for professional help if you just can’t manage it on your own

If you find that you can’t manage your debts at your own, then getting help from debt managing professional should be your option. You can contact the National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC). This is a national network of nonprofit organization that provide consumer education, debt counseling and debt repayment program. Their counselors can help you set up a budget and re-establish credit.

In summary

If you always trap into bad debt situation, bankruptcy filing a fastest step for debt relief but it is not the best option as the impacts will follow you for many years. Always access other alternatives to rid yourself of bad debt without bankruptcy. The above five-step program can be your guide for better option.

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