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News Links - 5/4/08

Postby dleedlee » Sun May 04, 2008 12:17 pm

My Magic
From Singapore to Cannes
http://www.star-ecentral.com/news/story ... sec=movies

Vivian Chow Attends Charity Event
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http://english.cri.cn/3086/2008/05/04/1821@353507.htm
http://www.takungpao.com/news/08/05/04/UL-900411.htm

Joyce Cheng Snubs Boyfriend Rumours
http://www.batgwa.com/story.php?id=852

Koreans upset at Rain being named as Japanese pop megastar
http://coolsmurf.wordpress.com/2008/05/ ... -megastar/

Triads battle grandmas and grandpas
http://www.zonaeuropa.com/200805a.brief.htm#012
Hard work recycling
http://www.zonaeuropa.com/20080424_1.htm

HK Stars Celebrate Olympic Flame
ATV joins TVB artists
http://www.batgwa.com/story.php?id=851
HK Stars Run Olympic Torch Relay
http://www.batgwa.com/story.php?id=848
Olympic torch protests in Hong Kong
http://www.zonaeuropa.com/200805a.brief.htm#009
Hong Kong torch protesters removed 'for own protection' (video report)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2 ... gkongtorch

Andy Lau Carries the Olympic Torch Loud Cheers
Thousands Welcome Him at Nathan Road

The entire city waited for the sacred Olympic flame relay in Hong Kong and it finally happened yesterday. Seven artistes, representing the entertainment industry, were torch bearers: Andy Lau, Alex Fong, Kelly Chen, Leo Ku, Liza Wang, Eason Chan and Jackie Cheung. They were responsible for Tsim Sha Tsui, Nathan Road, Avenue of Stars, and Wan Chai Road. TVB executive Stephan Chen and Pansy Ho relayed the torch at Tsing Ma Bridge and Central district. The most impressive part of the relay was in Nathan Road. The four superstars Andy, Alex, Kelly and Leo were running the relay at that location. On both sides of their path, tens of thousands of people lined up. Andy was the most popular and the crowd would scream and cheer as he relayed the torch. Alex was praised to be the most stylish of the runners. Kelly’s running motion was the most beautiful. Jackie and Eason, who ran the Wan Chai Road, were also fiercely welcomed by the crowd.

Andy was torch bearer number 004. He was the first artiste torch bearer in the relay. He appeared to be very joyful. He ran with more heart when he saw the passionate response of the crowd. Afterwards, he accepted an interview and expressed that he was extremely nervous before he ran. He was waiting inside a tour bus. Workers instructed him how to deal with sudden emergencies. Luckily, everything went according to plan. He needed to remind himself to not run too fast. He also needed to keep smiling and waving his other hand while he carried the torch.

During his run, he felt blessed like his hand was passing on the Olympic spirit. He was the torch bearer this time and hopes he can have a chance to be an athlete representing Hong Kong. He would display the torch and the athletic suit in his fan club.

When Andy was running and carrying the torch, his fans would enthusiastically cheer him on and encourage him to “add oilâ€
???? Better to light a candle than curse the darkness; Measure twice, cut once.
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