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Nelson Mandela turns 94, South Africa celebrates By Mark Phillips Children sing happy birthday in honour of former South African President Nelson Mandela during celebrations for Mandela's birthday in Mvezo, South Africa, Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Across the country, and even abroad, people are doing good deeds to honor the country's most famous statesman on his 94th birthday today. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam) (CBS News) QUNU, SOUTH AFRICA - People across South Africa are marking Nelson Mandela's 94th birthday today with celebrations. At the Nomoscow school, about a mile down the hill from the Mandela home, students sang and stood in line forming the number 94. "It's a happy day," said principal Nofoto Madyibi. "Around the world, around South Africa, around Qunu." It may be International Mandela Day, but in Qunu - it's a local event. The little town is the ancestral home for the anti-apartheid icon and they have an understandable connection to the man who has come back to spend the end of his life in the place he grew up. South Africa celebrates a hero as Mandela turns 94 But the idea is for virtually every school in the country to sing out greetings to Mandela, the man they call Madiba, his affectionate and respectful tribal name. The idea is also for people to do 67 minutes of community work, a minute for each year Mandela devoted to public service. School kids went into the village to read to residents of this economically depressed region. Conveniently, today's reading was from a book about Mandela 34 Photos Nelson Mandela View the Full Gallery » It's a theme repeated all over the country: a new generation learning the Mandela story. The story of their past that also, thanks to him, is the story about the promise of their future. The reverence for Nelson Mandela, of course, goes beyond South Africa. Many world leaders including President Obama, sent good wishes and one former leader, Bill Clinton, came in person. Mandela himself isn't seen in public anymore, he's confined to his house where he receives guests. "I don't think he wanted to be a hero," Clinton said. "I think he wanted to lead his country into freedom and unity. And it was heroic, and when the price turned to very high, he just kept paying it. Now people are trying to pay it back. Giving their time in a small way, the way he gave so much of his. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505263_162-57474600/nelson-mandela-turns-94-south-africa-celebrates/

Before their 40s? That's in 5 years. Why would they do such thing? Bruce Springsteen is still thrilling his fans, playing 3 hr concerts and you want Coldplay to retire before their 40s?

Chris is aging like a fine wine, getting more handsome with age.

Not the most flattering picture, IMO! She's brave. Many women in her business will never get caught (voluntarily) without make-up.

I've made her paella recipe my own, cooking it in different ways but always with a lot of mushroom.

Will Gwyneth Paltrow finally get her own 'Iron Man' suit? y Matt Donnelly July 16, 2012, 10:14 a.m. Gwyneth Paltrow has two "Iron Man" films and "The Avengers" under her belt in the role of Pepper Potts, but the actress would sooner be dressed in metallic minis than in the steel superhero suit Robert Downey Jr. zips around in. Until now? Indeed, Downey and costar Don Cheadle have their fun in the impressive gear, but at Comic-Con's "Iron Man 3" panel on Saturday, filmmakers discussed the possibility of seeing Paltrow suited up. In a packed Hall H at the San Diego convention center, one fan mentioned that in the "Iron Man" comic book series, Potts gets her own armor and a nickname for when she's sporting it: Rescue. "Everyone at this table thinks it would be the coolest thing in the world to see Pepper get in the suit at some point," said Kevin Feige of Marvel. "We almost did it a few times; we talked about it a lot. I think we all share your enthusiasm for that, and we all want to see Gwyneth kick a little ass," said Jon Favreau, director of the first two "Iron Man" films and a costar in all three. The latest installment, filming in North Carolina, is halfway to completion. Presumably that's enough time to sneak in the Rescue suit, should director Shane Black want fashionista Paltrow in some highly capable threads. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-gwyneth-paltrow-iron-man-3-suit-comic-con,0,293191.story

Some people have misinterpreted the band calls for fairness in the region as anti-Israel. I wonder if that has to do with them not being able to come and play there.

I really don't know how that is possible. Politik is by far the best Coldplay song ever in my eyes. You can tell by the way I reacted by starting this thread. But when the band is right there in front of you, passionately doing their thing, the effort that goes into making sure the fans have a great time, Chris pouring his heart out, running all over the place like the Energizer Bunny, etc. If you can't enjoy yourself b/c 1 particular song wasn't played, there's something wrong with you.

I don't think that setlist is correct. Life Is For Living isn't on this current tour, and I believe they do Speed Of Sound in addition to UATW on C stage.

It's funny how we debate these setlists and voice our disappointments. The truth is when 1 is present at the concert, it really doesn't matter. I didn't miss Politik 1 bit.

It'd be nice to have a direct link to the voting;)

Way off in what direction? Do you have any recent examples?

Have you read this? Coldplay's Secret Mylo Xyloto Comic Book Concept! By Chrissy on July 13, 2012 | From fameball.com Featuring: Mylo Xyloto | Coldplay Mylo | Comic Con | Con Friday Well welly well, Coldplay ! Masterminding a creative concept project over many years that combines music, art, and storytelling??? THAT IS AWESOME GALACTIC SPACE SAUCE!!! It seems that Coldplay's latest studio album Mylo Xyloto isn't just a spectacular record, it's also a musical companion to a whole comic book universe, whose main character is called Mylo Xyloto! Famed director/writer Mark Osbourne co-created the comic and its menagerie of characters with Coldplay, and is now FINALLY allowed to talk about this epic construction! Osbourne reveals: "[The comic series] is the story of Mylo Xyloto, a young Silencer on the front lines of a war against sound and color in the world of Silencia. Mylo discovers that the enemy he's been trained to hate his whole life might not be the enemy after all. Like many Silencers, he was raised in an orphanage and conditioned to be a Silencer from a very young age. Legions of Silencers were created after the Great War of Colors took many lives, including the lives of Mylo's parents Aiko and Lela. That war threatened the safety of the citizens and strict measures were put in place to ensure it would never happen again. At the start of our story, Mylo is not so sure that all the propaganda and strict measures are legitimate, but he keeps these concerns close to his vest since they are just vague feelings that even his best friend Rex can't quite support." HOLY STELLAR SHIZ BALLZ! We want it and we want it now!!! But, apparently there are only six issues being released monthly starting February 2013, and the amount will be limited!! Booo! However, if you are heading over to Comic-Con this Friday, members of the Mylo Xyloto creative team will be there to divulge MORE cray cray details at 1pm! Huzzah! http://www.zimbio.com/Coldplay/articles/7S3uEWsn15I/Coldplay+Secret+Mylo+Xyloto+Comic+Book+Concept I'm still confiused as well but excited!

At least it gives us a general idea. :)

Wow! And they're not done yet.

Exquisite Pain! Hurts Like Heaven comes to mind.

I really don't understand David Beckham's appeal, even with the women. And the graffiti (I know it's tattoos) all over his body ruined it for me. At least Chris spray paints his piano, and the little bit of paint on his body is washable after concerts.

I'd take it in a heartbeat. Specially when you know that you won't see them again for a few years.

I sang it in the rain while doing yard work yesterday.

Wow. The kiss video has 1.2 million views now. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7bnOMLqtXM]Chris Martin Kissing Gwyneth Paltrow - YouTube[/ame]

I'm in a X&Y state of mind. I've just finished listening the the X&Y playback with Chris & Jonny on XFM with John Kennedy, now I'm going to listen to all the interviews around this period.

Nice! I'm glad Chris didn't try to hide.

I wound up in section 116 at the Philips Arena show and I had a better view than a team of mom and daughter with VIP tickets I'd met earlier. Unless you're in the 1st 3-4 rows on the floor, elevated sitting in the 100s is better.

AROBTTH takes the cake.

Quick! Throw away the xylobands before it's too late.