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Monday 26 December 2011

4th Anniversary of “Benazir Bhutto’s death | Unbeatable Fun of the World | Funsouls

4th Anniversary of “Benazir Bhutto’s death

The fourth martyrdom anniversary of the Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto would be observed with great reverence on Tuesday throughout the country.

4th-anniversary-of-benazir-bhuttos-deathThe day would dawn with special prayers in mosques for the departed soul of the charismatic leader and first women Prime Minister of Muslim world and progress and prosperity of Pakistan.
Quran Khawani would also be held for eternal peace of Shaheed-e-Jamhoriat. Special congregations will be held in small and major towns to pay rich tributes to Shaheed Benazir Bhutto for her meritorious service for the nation.

Streep failed to save superficial ‘Iron Lady’ | Unbeatable Fun of the World | Funsouls

Streep failed to save superficial ‘Iron Lady’

The same problems that plagued “La Vie en Rose,” starring Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf, exist in “The Iron Lady,” a biopic about Margaret Thatcher starring Meryl Streep as the former British prime minister.

While both films feature strong performances from strong actresses playing strong, real-life women, the scripts are weakened by going strictly by the numbers.

 Streep failed to save superficial 'Iron Lady'Sure, Streep reliably nails her impression of Thatcher — that swoop of big ’80s hair, the measured voice, the steely demeanor. Her impeccable ear for accents and detailed mimicry of mannerisms is well-documented at this point — who better to play this role? And there’s fire beneath the reserved exterior: The way she dresses down her deputy during a crowded cabinet meeting, for example, is just withering.

Royal grandkids visit Prince Philip in hospital | Unbeatable Fun of the World | Funsouls

Royal grandkids visit Prince Philip in hospital

Britain’s royal family celebrated Christmas on Sunday with one notable absence — Queen Elizabeth II‘s husbandPrince Philip, who remains hospitalized following a heart procedure.

The 90-year-old prince was recovering from having a coronary stent put in after doctors determined the heart pains that sent him to the hospital on Friday were caused by a blocked artery.

catherineBuckingham Palace said “he’s in good spirits” and family members will visit Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, in the hospital after lunch.

The royal family’s Christmas schedule kicked off with a traditional morning service at St. Mary Magdelene Church, on the queen’s sprawling Sandringham estate in Norfolk.

The huge crowds that gathered outside the church got an early peek when the royals made a quick private visit to the church ahead of the services. Less than two hours later, they were back — in different clothes — for the Christmas service.

The Queen arrived first — dressed in a lavender-colored coat and hat — in a royal limousine, leading the way into the church. Her oldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife, Camilla, trailed behind.

Prince Harry walked in with his brother William and new sister-in-law Kate— now known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Kate, whose style is closely watched around the world and who sends any dress she wears flying off the shelves in Britain, wore an eggplant-colored coat and matching hat.

Among the other royals present was the queen’s granddaughter, Zara Philips, who was joined by her new husband Mike Tindall, an English rugby player.

After the service, children lined up to give bouquets of flowers to the queen. Thanking each well-wisher, the queen then handed the bouquets to her granddaughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.

Well-wisher Camilla Fitt, 71, said Charles told her that his father, Philip, was “very determined” to get well.

“Charles said he is coming on,” said Fitt.

The royal family then traveled back to the house for lunch, an integral part of their celebration.

Another key part of their Christmas festivities is the queen’s annual message to the nation, which this year will focus on family and community.

The 85-year-old queen has made a prerecorded Christmas broadcast on radio since 1952 and on television since 1957. She writes the speeches herself, and the broadcasts mark the rare occasion on which the queen voices her own opinion without government consultation.