Sabtu, 29 Desember 2012

Taylor Swift - Begin Again


Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, Swift moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of fourteen to pursue a career in country music. She signed to the independent label Big Machine Records and became the youngest songwriter ever hired by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house. The release of Swift's eponymous debut album in 2006 established her as a country music star. "Our Song", her third single, made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number one song on the country chart. She received a Best New Artist nomination at the 2008 Grammy Awards.
Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008. Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", Fearless became the top-selling album of 2009 and was supported by an extensive concert tour. The record won four Grammy Awards, with Swift becoming the youngest ever Album of the Year winner. Swift's third album, 2010's Speak Now, sold over one million copies in its first week of US release and was supported by the thirteen-month Speak Now World Tour. The album's third single, "Mean", won two Grammy Awards. Swift's fourth album, Red, was released in 2012. Its opening US sales of 1.21 million were the highest recorded in a decade, with Swift becoming the only female artist to have two million-plus opening weeks. The lead single, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", was Swift's first number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became a worldwide hit. The Red Tour is scheduled to begin in March 2013.
Swift is known for her narrative songs about her experiences as a teenager and young adult. As a songwriter, she has been honored by the Nashville Songwriters Association and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Swift's other achievements include six Grammy Awards, eleven American Music Awards, seven Country Music Association Awards, six Academy of Country Music Awards and thirteen BMI Awards. She has sold over 26 million albums and 70 million song downloads worldwide. In addition to her music career, Swift has appeared as an actress in the crime drama CSI (2009), the ensemble comedy Valentine's Day (2010) and the animated film The Lorax (2012). Forbes estimates that she is worth over $165 million. As a philanthropist, Swift supports arts education, children's literacy, natural disaster relief, LGBT anti-discrimination efforts, and charities for sick children.

Niall Horan

Niall James Horan (lahir 13 September 1993; umur 19 tahun) berasal dari Mullingar, County Westmeath, Irlandia adalah penyanyi asal Irlandia dan anggota boy band One Direction.

Biografi

Ibunya bernama Maura Gallagher dan ayahnya Bobby Horan.[1] Dia memiliki seorang kakak bernama Greg.[2] Orang tua nya bercerai saat ia berusia lima tahun. Setelah itu, Niall dan kakaknya hidup berpindah-pindah antara rumah ibu dan rumah ayahnya. Ibunya menikah lagi dengan seorang pria bernama Chris dan pindah ke Edgeworthstown, County Longford.[1] Dia bersekolah di Coláiste Mhuire, sebuah sekolah kristen di Irlandia.[3][4]. Di sekolah, Niall bergabung dengan tim paduan suara sekolah yang tampil setiap hari Natal.[5][6] Sebelum mengikuti The X Factor, dia sudah tampil di beberapa tempat di Irlandia. Niall sudah mahir bermain gitar sejak kecil. Dalam sebuah wawancara, dia menyebut gitarnya adalah "hadiah terbaik yang pernah aku terima sebagai hadiah natal".[7]
Saat audisi The X Factor, Niall berkata: "Umurku 16 tahun dan aku ingin memiliki nama besar seperti Beyonce dan Justin Bieber. Aku pernah dibanding-bandingkan dengan dia (Justin) dan sepertinya aku tidak terlalu buruk. Aku adalah anak yang akan menyambar alat musik apapun yang ada didekatku. Dan aku mencintai musik. Aku ingin sukses, membuat album dan bekerjasama dengan musisi-musisi terkenal dunia."[8] Niall mengungkapkan kalau dia merupakan penggemar Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin dan Michael Bublé. Dia suka mendengarkan musik rock, khususnya The Eagles, Bon Jovi dan The Script.[9][10] Selain itu, ia juga mengidolakan penyanyi Inggris, Ed Sheeran. Saat Sheeran berkolaborasi dengan One Direction dalam lagu "Moment" di album pertama mereka, Niall mengatakan: "suatu kehormatan bisa bekerjasama dengannya (Sheeran)".

Kehidupan asmara

Bulan Juni 2012, gara-gara saling mengirimkan tweet mesra di Twitter, Niall digosipkan menjalin hubungan khusus dengan Demi Lovato. Niall mengakui bahwa memang ada kedekatan khusus antara dirinya dan Demi. Namun dia tak menyebut hubungan mereka pacaran. Dalam salah satu wawancaranya dengan Dailymail, Niall mengatakan: "Aku tidak tahu apa yang akan terjadi. Kami saling bicara. Dia gadis yang hebat jadi aku nyaman bicara dengannya. Aku tak tahu apa yang akan terjadi selanjutnya."[12] Sebelumnya, Demi sendiri sempat mengakui bahwa dia adalah penggemar berat Niall. Tak hanya Demi, Niall pun sebelumnya sempat menyebut Demi wanita cantik dan beberapa kali mereka berdua pernah dipergoki sedang jalan berdua.

One Direction - Live While We're Young Lyrics

[LIAM PAYNE]
Hey girl, I'm waitin' on ya, I'm waitin' on ya
Come on and let me sneak you out
And have a celebration, a celebration
The music up, the window's down
[ZAYN MALIK]
Yeah, we'll be doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool
And we know it too
Yeah, we'll keep doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool
So tonight
[ALL]
Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy till we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some
And live while we're young
Woahhh oh oh oh
Woahhhh oh oh oh
And live while we're young
Woahhh oh oh oh
Tonight let's get some
[HARRY STYLES]
And live while we're young
[ZAYN MALIK]
Hey girl, it's now or never, it's now or never
Don't over-think, just let it go
And if we get together, yeah, get together
Don't let the pictures leave your phone, ohhhh
[NIALL HORAN]
Yeah, we'll be doing what we do
Just pretending that we're cool
So tonight
[ALL]
Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy till we see the sun
#
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some
And live while we're young
Woahhh oh oh oh
Woahhhh oh oh oh
And live while we're young
Woahhh oh oh oh
Tonight let's get some
[HARRY STYLES]
And live while we're young
[ZAYN MALIK]
And girl, you and I,
We're 'bout to make some memories tonight
[LOUIS TOMLINSON]
I wanna live while we're young
We wanna live while we're young
[ALL]
Let's go crazy, crazy, crazy till we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some
And live while we're young Lyrics
Crazy, crazy, crazy till we see the sun
I know we only met but let's pretend it's love
And never, never, never stop for anyone
Tonight let's get some
And live while we're young
Wanna live, wanna live, wanna live
Come on, younnngg
Wanna live, wanna live, wanna live
While we're young
Wanna live, wanna live, wanna live
[HARRY STYLES]
Tonight let's get some
[ZAYN MALIK]
And live while we're young

Selasa, 25 Desember 2012

One Direction - Little Things


Sabtu, 10 November 2012

Gates Cambridge Scholarships, University of Cambridge, UK

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A Gates Cambridge Scholarship covers the full cost of studying at Cambridge.
Core components
  • the University Composition Fee and College fees at the appropriate rate*
  • a maintenance allowance for a single student (£13, 300 for 12 months at the 2012-13 rate; pro rata for courses shorter than 12 months)
  • one economy single airfare at both the beginning and end of the course
Discretionary components
The Trust also considers applications for several types of additional funding on a discretionary basis:
  • Family allowance – up to £7,775 for a first child and up to £1,200 for a second child. No funding is provided for a partner.
  • Conference attendance – up to £500 a year if you are presenting.
  • Fieldwork – you may apply to keep up to your normal maintenance allowance while on fieldwork as part of your PhD.
  • Some fourth year funding for PhD Scholars may be provided – but the termly maintenance allowance reduces per term for up to a year**
  • Hardship funding – if there are unforeseen difficulties
*The University Composition Fee varies for different types of students; applicants should see the Graduate Studies Prospectus for full details about precise amounts. Where a student from the European Union has been successful in gaining a fees award from public authorities they must accept this and the Trust will not pay these fees.
** The PhD at Cambridge is a three-year degree and Gates Cambridge Scholars should take on a research project that they and their Supervisor think can be completed within three years. However, if there are unforeseen circumstances which mean you need further funding during all or part of your fourth year, the Trust will consider an application on a discretionary basis. But you should not rely on receiving any fourth year funding when you start your PhD.
Receiving a salary or substantial other scholarship
If you are receiving a salary from an employer or have another substantial scholarship, the Trust reserves the right to reduce or not pay the standard maintenance allowance.
Eligibility
You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
  • a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom.
  • applying to pursue one of the following full-time residential courses of study: PhD (three year research-only degree); MSc or MLitt (two year research-only degree); or a one year postgraduate course (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MASt, Diploma, MBA etc.)
  • already a student at Cambridge and want to apply for a new postgraduate course. For example, if you are studying for an MPhil you can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to do a PhD. However, if you have already started a course, you cannot apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship to fund the rest of it.
  • already a Gates Cambridge Scholar and want to apply for a second Scholarship. You must apply by the second, international deadline and go through the same process of departmental ranking, shortlisting and interviewing as all other candidates.
Courses which are not eligible for Gates Cambridge Scholarships:
  • BA (undergraduate)
  • BA affiliated (a second BA)
  • MBBChir Clinical Studies
  • Part-time degrees
  • Non-degree courses
  • Courses at universities other than Cambridge
Ideal candidate
There is no one template for a Gates Cambridge Scholar: each Scholar is different and brings something unique to the programme. But The Trust is looking for four key criteria.
A good fit with Cambridge
You should be able to persuade the Trust that your qualifications and aspirations accord with what Cambridge has to offer in its postgraduate programme. It is important that you can make a convincing argument for doing a particular postgraduate degree at Cambridge.
It is therefore important that you fully research your proposed degree using the Graduate Studies Prospectus and the website of the department to which you are applying.
Academic excellence
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear ability to lead. Evidence of leadership can be expressed in a multitude of ways but the capacity of Gates Cambridge Scholars to ‘take others with them’ is central to the success of the programme.
Leadership potential
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate a clear ability to lead. Evidence of leadership can be expressed in a multitude of ways but the capacity of Gates Cambridge Scholars to ‘take others with them’ is central to the success of the programme.
A commitment to improving the lives of others
A defining characteristic of the Gates Cambridge Scholarships is the commitment of our Scholars to working for the greater good. Although broadly interpreted, this concept is nonetheless fundamental and sets this programme apart from others of its kind.
Personal statement
Each applicant must provide a Personal Statement. It gives you the opportunity to explain why you have the qualities to become a Gates Cambridge Scholar:
The Personal Statement is used by the Gates Cambridge Shortlisting Committees to distinguish between candidates who have been highly ranked by departments on academic grounds. It helps the Committees identify those candidates who, as well as being academically outstanding, possess a capacity for leadership and commitment to improving the lives of others. Note that this is the only part of the application form where you are asked about your ‘fit’ with Gates Cambridge.

Harry Edward Styles

Harry Edward Styles (lahir di Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, Inggris, 1 Februari 1994; umur 18 tahun)[1][2] adalah penyanyi asal Inggris dan anggota boy band One Direction. Harry adalah personel One Direction yang paling muda. Dia pernah bersekolah di Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.[3] Ayah dan ibunya bernama Des Styles dan Anne Cox.[4] Dia punya seorang kakak perempuan bernama Gemma.[5] Saat berusia tujuh tahun, ayah dan ibunya bercerai, ibunya kemudian menikah lagi dengan seorang pria bernama Robin Twist. Harry pernah menjadi penyanyi utama dalam sebuah band independen bernama White Eskimo.[6] Band ini pernah memenangkan sebuah kompetisi band lokal di Cheshire.[7][8] Sebelum Harry mengikuti audisi The X Factors, dia sempat bekerja di sebuah toko roti setiap hari Sabtu, mulai dari jam lima pagi sampai empat sore.[9]
Saat kanak-kanak, Harry sangat mengidolakan Elvis Presley. Dia mengatakan Presley adalah penyebab awal ketertarikannya pada musik.[10] Harry juga mengagumi musisi-musisi seperti Foster the People, Coldplay, dan Kings of Leon. Selain itu, perjalanan bermusiknya juga turut dipengaruhi oleh The Beatles.[11] Saat ini, Harry sedang menjalin hubungan dengan seorang presenter televisi bernama Caroline Flack. Hubungan ini menimbulkan kontroversi karena perbedaan usia antara mereka berdua yang terpaut cukup jauh, yaitu 15 tahun.[12] Sebelumnya, Harry juga sempat digosipkan memiliki hubungan spesial dengan Taylor Swift.[13][14]