WATER - The Key to Life

WATER - The Key to Life, originally uploaded by madaboutasia.

This image is free for non-commercial use. Designed by Ted Ollikkala, Singapore.

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Girls of the Earth No. 13

Girls of the Earth No. 13, originally uploaded by madaboutasia.

This image is free for non-commercial use.

'it's not too late'

Designed by Ted Ollikkala, Singapore.

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don't turn your backs on the earth

don't turn your backs on the earth, originally uploaded by madaboutasia.

This image is free for commercial & non-commercial use.

Demo made with Filter Forge & Photo Pos Plus - photo editing (freeware) software w/ layers capability).

Stock photos courtesy stock.exchng, dreamstime. Design by Ted Ollikkala

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Girls of the Earth No. 4

Girls of the Earth #4, by madaboutasia.

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my Second life in Thailand

my Second Life in Thailand

Written and published by Ted Ollikkala, Singapore

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Checklist Toward Zero Carbon (14 page eBook)

Checklist Toward Zero Carbon (14 page eBook), by madaboutasia.

The checklist is a step-by-step guide to comprehensively reducing your carbon footprint now, compiled by Ken Levenson. It is hoped that people will download the checklist, copy it, edit it for their local conditions, and make it their own.

While the challenges are enormous, let’s start with what we eat and how we live and work. Let’s begin by eliminating our personal carbon footprint.

DOC  PDF / MOBI / EPUB (free download)
Shopping Cart by E-junkie

Please read the lists. Think about it. Let’s all do what we can.

Ken Levenson

Feb 29, 2008 (edited 2009)


Introduction and Cover Collage by Ted Ollikkala, Singapore

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Illustrated Guide to Life (eBook)

Download immediately from e-junkie.com (various formats). For Amazon Kindle and Mobipocket readers.

I don't see how spirituality can NOT be everybody's business.

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Price: free

Ted Ollikkala
Singapore

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Emerging Wiser (Ebook)

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The writing is on the wall; has been for some time. People are starting to wake up...

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Price: free

Ted Ollikkala
Singapore

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Keith Emerson Holiday Greetings 2009

Improvisations on

"Summertime": George Gershwin 1935

"Jingle Bells": James Lord Pierpont 1857

ELP one-off 40th anniversary concert in London

on Sunday July 25, 2010, headlining the forthcoming "High Voltage Festival" details: http://www.highvoltagefestival.com/

"ELP into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"

hosted on the web by our free online petition service, at:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ELPHALL/

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QUESTIONS? - An Exhibition of Paintings by Paul Whitehead (Bali)

by Ted Ollikkala, Singapore

SCULPTURE?
Artwork © Paul Whitehead

QUESTIONS?

An Exhibition of Paintings by Paul Whitehead

Daily 9am – 6pm

Opening: 10 December 2009, 6:30-8pm

Ganesha Gallery at the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay, Bali (Indonesia)

If you happen to be in Bali during the Christmas Season, this would be your best chance to view the art of legendary surrealist painter Paul Whitehead (Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Trespass, Genesis 2007 Turn It On Again Tour, Van der Graaf Generator, Peter Hammill, Le Orme, Alex Carpani, Eclat, and 150 more).

KARMA?
Artwork © Paul Whitehead

PAUL WHITEHEAD IN BALI

"Whitehead's arrival in Bali and current exhibition at the Ganesha Gallery should be seen as serendipitous. A graduate of a phenomenal era, his paintings and antics are guaranteed to amuse, surprise and astonish art lovers." (Ganesha Gallery)

THE QUESTIONS?

Paul's latest work is a series of aesthetically pleasing, yet profoundly thought-provoking 'teasers', samples of which can be seen above and at the Ganesha Gallery announcement page.

HOME?
Artwork © Paul Whitehead

1. Peace?
2. Sculpture?
3. Painting?
4. Architecture?
5. Food?
6. Religion?
7. Rock?
8. Karma?
9. Accident?
10. Perfect?
11. Furniture?
12. Easy?
13. Love?
14. Success?

(two additional images will appear in the limited edition calendar, 'Music?' and 'Home?'*)

OTHER ITEMS

MUSIC?
Artwork © Paul Whitehead

Other items available exclusively from Paul Whitehead, who will be at the show ('on occasion', he tells me) include;

(1) Limited edition giclee prints on canvas;

Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, the Turn it on Again tour poster image and the Mad Hatter Charisma logo.

AND

(2) 2010 Calendars of the Questions images*

Paul also says that he is likely to do a sand mandala at the show during Christmas (to be confirmed).

The exhibit opening is on 10 December 6:30-8pm with Mr.Whitehead in attendance

Admission is free (proper attire required)

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First Cosplay shoot

IMG_0793, originally uploaded by madaboutasia.

Singapore models Lawliet (as Miku) and Sachii (Kaito). Thanks so much, ladies! :-)

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Yan Yan 5

Yan Yan 5, originally uploaded by madaboutasia.

New model shoot

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Greg Lake is back for ELP Reunion

Greg Lake was interviewed by Carla Huntington of Newears.org (5 November 2009) Discussion topics: ELP Reunion, new Greg Lake website, Live Chat (November 15), writing together with Keith Emerson, the inventing the term 'super group', Dee Anthony, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, www.greglake.com

As the singer of “21st Century Schizoid Man” reached the 21st century, Greg Lake has been working diligently in many areas of the music industry. Writing and producing a new album and tour for his own “Greg Lake Band,” Greg has also appeared as a guest with many other artists including the likes of Ringo Starr, Jethro Tull, and the Trans Siberian Orchestra. With a highly anticipated “Emerson, Lake and Palmer” reunion looming on the horizon and the unveiling of Lake’s new interactive website, Greg graciously took time out of his busy schedule to talk about his views on life, music and give us a rare glimpse of the man behind “The Voice.”

Read interview Thanks, Carla - wonderful interview!

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Digital bonus tracks from Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant Digital Releases 2009

by Gentle Giant

Gentle Giant will be digitally releasing seven of their best-known albums and tracks in digital form for the very first time via their own Alucard label through EMI Music's Label Services unit.

The new Microsite, TedsGentleGiantDigitalReleasesAnnouncement.info/ (or http://bit.ly/3GPNAt) has MP3 Audio, Digital Discography, Press Releases, Band Interviews, Latest News and Promotional Photographs.

Ted Ollikkala
Singapore

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Prayers for Kerry Livgren (Kansas)

In case you hadn't heard, Kerry suffered a stroke on 1 September 2009.

Our hearts and prayers go out to you, Kerry.

Latest updates will be posted on the Official Kansas web site

Kansas Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Live Symphonic DVD

A video trailer for the forthcoming DVD release (release date 13 October 2009) can be viewed here:   http://kansasband.com/kansasdvd/

Christian movie: THE IMPOSTER

Ted Ollikkala
Singapore

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