Japanese woman wins Miss Universe 2007

Miss Japan, Riyo Mori (R) reacts as she is being crowned Miss Universe 2007 28 July 2007 in Mexico City,. Beauties from 77 nations met for the 56th Miss Universe pageant, vying to succeed Puerto Rico, Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza (L) in a contest little-watched in its host country.
Japanese model Riyo Mori was crowned Miss Universe 2007 at a global beauty contest here Monday, defeating 77 other candidates from around the world.Mori, 20, clasped her hands and trembled with joy as she received the crown from last year's winner, Zuleyka Rivera of Puerto Rico."I'm really happy, I cannot believe it yet," said Mori, whose ambition is to open an international dance school in Tokyo.

Maldivian Music: Dedicated to the people suffering from waves

Nashid performing at the Zero Degree Atoll reunion show "Sound of a Nation" at Alimas Carnival in Male'. Lots of fan where there to see the show. The music was Maldivian and wonderful as usual.Nashid playing with a sangu (triton), the sound was super. For many days this shell has being used in island to gather people. Triton is a protected shell fish in Maldives. Which attack the crown of thorn starfish.

Fattening Up the Models

Has someone seen the light at the end of the tunnel? Well, it’s high time. Lately it’s become more and more evident models the world over have become so painfully thin that you could almost count their ribs! So before they disappear into the catwalk altogether and be one of the planks used for the catwalk, someone had the guts to tell fatten up or else!

Young girls all over the world have been starving themselves, and in the process been afflicted with eating disorders, just so that they could look like their favourite models, and be able to get into size zero dresses. So it’s a good thing that Madrid has banned thin models. Already concerned people in other countries have called on their fashion folks to ban thin models. The controversy over this ban is raging all over the fashion world.

Recently a research done by the University of Bath suggests that women actually prefer size zero models rather than being turned off by them. Out of the 470 women interviewed two thirds believed that slimmer women looked more interesting, elegant and pleasant on the catwalk. They also believed weight could be controlled by diet and exercise. However, size zero is just too thin isn’t it?

Being slim and shapely is every woman’s dream. But to look like a walking skeleton is a nightmare for the on lookers. Women are not such pushovers that fashion houses have to dress up ultra thin women and con other women into buying their garments. Women would be only too glad to spend money on buying clothes, whether it suits their figure or not. Why else would we see women squeezing themselves into clothes several sizes too small for them?

Living the sunny side of lifePolitics can drive you insane, says Fathimath Nazeer Jamal. But the ‘Face of Maldives’ has other (environmental) plans…
As Maldives Surfing Association’s annual national surfing contest took place last week at the Varunulaa Raalhugandu, something was out of place: why has the Rannamaari Challenge always been a male-dominated contest? Can the answer be found in a cultural context?Fathimath Nazeer Jamal, or Chuppi as she is popularly called among family and friends, thinks so, though she disagrees that gender may be the root cause of all human suffering. “It’s still seen as the idle man’s sport,” she says. “Even now many parents frown upon it, though there has been a recent change in attitude. We can now see that surfing is becoming an important contributor to Maldivian tourism as well,” says 22-year-old Chuppi, one of the few female surfers who can be found braving the waves off Lonuziyaaraiy Kolhu.Female surfers may be a rare breed here, but Chuppi struggles to continue the ‘Aloha tradition’, even if it’s alone. “I do it for enjoyment. I will never take part in a competition.” Though the boys have always been supportive on the line-up, being a solo surfer has its disadvantages. Chuppi says she finds it inconvenient most of the time to get into the water alone because the few female surfing partners she had for companionship are busy with other engagements.An artist by profession, Chuppi, with her wholesome Maldivian looks, is also the “Face of Maldives” as she has appeared as Cover Girl for some brochures by Maldives Tourism Promotion Board. She has also appeared in various other advertisements, among them a BIG outdoor screen TV advertisement promoting wedding receptions at Central Hotel in Male. What are Chuppi’s plans for the present and the future? She says that she would like to hold her own solo art gallery displaying her works.“I also want to undergo professional training at the Hotel School,” she says. In addition to that, she plans to continue her modeling career though she was discreet as to what kind of area she wanted to specialize in. “With her all-Maldivian looks, she can easily become a make-up or hairstyle model,” commented a local beautician. “But then one should never limit one’s opportunities.”Chuppi, whose friends affectionately claim is ‘fussy in what she wears’, says that she does not have a particular preference in her style. “I would like to look hippy, junky and glamorous at the same time!” she says.

Direc-Ted: Interview with Tedry

When you think of a Maldivian movie director, chances are, the first name that will pop into your mind is Mohamed Niyaz, or Tedry as he is popularly known. Most people agree that he revolutionized the Maldivian film industry with his first feature length movie, Dheriyaa. But Tedry had been in the public’s eye even before he made his ground breaking debut film. He had won the hearts of the public by giving them what they needed when they wanted it most; a music video that could rival the best MTV songs of the time and later a comedy series that is still remembered fondly by many and agreed by even more as being unmatched even today for sheer hilarity and the unforgettable characters. Evening Weekly’s Mohamed Hursheed sits down with the producer/director to see what makes him tick.

LOST The New Season

Imagine next season with all new characters stepping forward because all of their fearless leaders and/or "go to" people are gone from their beachside existance. What will these new main characters do next? Who will be the next one to step forward to replace Jack's role? Kate's role? Sawyer's asshole role? What new discoveries will they all find that will dwarf the first 2 season's mysteries? I'm still floored at this very possible theory of mine.
I just fucking can't wait until next season. Imagine, an all new cast mixed with some regulars such as Claire, Charlie, Hurley, Sayid, Jin & Sun. Imagine all new dreadful back stories for all new main characters because let's face it, our possibly kidnapped or feared dead main characters have had their back stories told as much as they can.
And then as we watch season 3 we'll be intrigued with all new character stories but I'm assuming we'll eventually get a dose of the missing main characters returning here and there throughout the season. It's all very dramatic and damn good TV. My mind is fucking blown.
I almost forgot. We finally know that the island is not a realm between heaven or hell or some place in another dimension because we finally got to see the outside world that detected the electromagnatic explosion that is supposely the real reason as to why the plane crashed. What a final blow to the many other looney theories of LOST fans.
Remember, ABC is planning to air LOST season 3 chunks with no repeats at a time so catch up this summer on season one & two because season 3 will be a tough to follow for those trying to catch up.
I bow to LOST. I bend over to LOST. Thank you for an amazing 2 seasons and making TV not a complete waste of time. Wow.