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2004年10月の記事
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Dude!!!You are....
Dear MagoGaddamn prettey 6year-old gal welcomed meto enter the house.Oh,you are getting cuter and cuter...Mago is my friend's sharemate.the couple Korean wife and Iranian hasbandhave been offering one room for international student.then, my friend got this lucky ticket tolive with her..Amazing.she knows how to attract a guy..i was melting down all the time when she was gazing at me ^-^Dear....Teppei
October 31, 2004
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Last presentation and Graduation!
Dear Global Marketing CauseIt was horrible and demmanding cause i ve ever taken before. i m going to take off from this class room.Last presentation, fu......Not bad. i could have done more!!!every time , every singele decision,i ve reglated...just because i didnt think too muchand decided what to do with feeling. intuitive.sometime it works quite well butmost of time, i regret or fail.I know my weakness and i ve tried to overcomethat thinking process.I will write down about graduaction stufftomorrow ^-^See ya soooooooooonTeppei
October 30, 2004
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Trust Me On this!!!
Dear Patners of projectSomehow,we are going to finish our project.It took long time to make reaserchand find SWOT to figure out the possiblity of this business.Great work and Team work make this workget higher and qulitative.News is that i m going to graduate fromthis demading marketing school!!!!!!!!!ha.....officially graduate..Fast as a wind, Free as a bird, buthave responsibilities for my work and team work.I learned a lot from this causemake my futre life more blighter than past time.Thanks for everybody !Tomorrow, last presentation!!!i m super happy to stand infront of audienceand say our suggestion to CEO.Teppei
October 29, 2004
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Winter makes me feel alone
Dear WinterShit!i m busy working project.we ve almost done it, officially,then i m going to graduate from WTC.it feel short but demanded couse i guessthat i learned a lot of thing not only marketingbut also relationship with friends or team work.Fu...Winter...makes me feel alone or sad,i dont know why? only clear thing is thati m not alone..actually. around me, happilya lot of friend help me out, share feelings,and have stupid convasation togather.I m not alone.But sometime, i strongly feel, especaillyon the bed, the coldest night,i have nothing to do and lying down my bed..this paticular moment, feel lonely and need someone's sholders beside me.I m quite sure there are a lot of people feel exactlly same thing as me,otherwise society will be bad. i dont know...whatever.I just got strong emotional one on the wayback to home that i just wrote them out.What do you think about that?Teppei
October 28, 2004
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I just got phone call from Toront
Dear Brazilian galShe was just amzing.she called to me that she is leaving from Canada.class mates were all surprised by her calland one of them almost started crying ...she was amazingly caring about us.my imagine for Brazilian is just one word "playful".but she update my perjustice of Brazile.Amazing. i should go to brazile one time somedayflight around 24hours.it s not big deal for us, japanese,but for her, big deal.economy is geting better and better in her countrybut problem is just unstayable.she might get a job, she is cleaver rather than me,so inevatable she does but..Anyway, i believe one lesson "if you have will,if you want to do it, you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks god!!Teppei
October 27, 2004
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I dont know what's going on around me...
Dear my future-wifeIt s ok to see that you are dating with someone.it s ok to realize that you are busy right now.but i will have birthday within 10days,seems like no greeding cards or present from Australia.No No No, i just was wondering about....it s difficult problem between us.i recomend you to have relationship with AG.on the other hand, it s imvisible stuffthat i just wonder about that..I trust her all the time and let her do whatever she wants. of cause she has own life doing her business. i m not ganna bather her.inteasd, i support her all the time.what kind of relationship she wants to have with.Teppei
October 26, 2004
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Hallow'en Party
Dear buddistI dont know why i m attending the hallowin party.I bought costume like fire fighter butit seems like damn. not good for my age, i guess.i m not ganna say shit for myselfby the way, the party is on 25th too early for hallowen, how can i make there with costume..hesitating about that!i have to take "the public transportation system"called sky train!!! with stupid costume...shit!!!! for party host.anyway, it s going to be nice and i will drink too much.Teppei
October 25, 2004
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Tofino,FiledTrip-3
Dear my homeFinally,I made it!!it was really hard and great trip i ve evergone through.unless we didnt organize neatly,we didnt get a lot of interesting factorsfrom filed research in tofino, vancouver island.we got some great trend and concept whichtofino people has.i have to prepare report using this weekendthen, will go haroween party on sunday..could be stressfull and demanding job for mebut hope i will enjoy themTeppei
October 24, 2004
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Tofino,FiledTrip-2
Dear Enviromental-friendly peoleyour doing and your saying are totally opposite side!shit!! kidding. they are whole bunch of people support the opinion of eco-friendly.canadian tend to do like that butespecially here, tofino, has strong organizationto preserve the enviroment from firm.good and bad for us to start business down there.we are going to analize whole factors we correctedin there and make report until on wed.could be really hard work, againbut i do believe we can do it up!!God Bless all of us! Teppei
October 23, 2004
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Tofino,FiledTrip-1
Dear Great GatheringJapanese and Korean have totally different conceptof time , i realized in gathering.Japanese people made there on time or 10 minutes earlier than we ve had decided.on the other hand, korean people all was all late,never came out on time.they will tell you, " i m on the way" when you callto make sure where they are. i gurantee you!i felt what kind of start is that!!but, fu,,yes. doent matter!Let enjoy and have fun with field trip to tofino,vancouver island to make reserch about micro and macro enviroment!!Teppei
October 22, 2004
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Your Work SUCKS
Dear my bossI dont know how i can discribe your lazyness.You are just ordering to team mate what the thing need to be done until deadline.you are doing nothing but drinking beer and havingparty with your fuckin korean mates.i dont think every boss is doing like this..NO!you should give them hand to cover all stuff.I dont know you have insights for report..we are going to have great time in tofino.but seems like you will go only for fun! shit!NO NO NO PLEASE.we should prepare for that.Teppei
October 21, 2004
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Damn HOT!!!!
Dear Damn Hot GirlShe is the hottest girl in my college..When i got school, i climed up and went straightto class us usal. it was nothing-special, rutinework for me and i thought damn,,,who is she????the girl wearing damn pretty charming clothesand really looks like Lucy Liu...actually i guess she is new student from koreahas diamond eyes and wide mouth..Damn hot! baby!!!Long time no see!!!!!!!!!there has been bunch of bithes down there instead..but,,,,,goood..Hope it gonna begreat for me to relieve by watching her.i need to take my eyes rest..Teppei
October 20, 2004
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i finished it up, buddies!!!!!!!!!!
Dear reproti dont care about lest of thing i remain to do.i dont know what will be happen on me next few daysbecause everything seems to be new until this month;new friends, group project...and so on.actually i m exsostied by writing report untill 3am or 4am...whateverI gotta print it out and check it uphow bad my writing is...Teppei
October 19, 2004
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D-day....
Dear Time i have no time to complete my fuckin reportit s all bullshit..i m bullshiting to the report.i m still suffering the jetlug.the day and night is totally opposite nowadays.i could sleep at4am instead of like 11pm or normal might-night.Oh,,como'n give me a break....i just need the whole days rest. without doing anythin but sleep.oh,,,really hard to adapt the canadian time....What's going on my body...buddies..helpe me.Teppei
October 18, 2004
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Follow your heart
Dear Good Philosophy of Japanese CompanySometimes, even looking deeply into our own hearts is not enough to show us what it is we want to do with our lives.To live in a way that is true to oneself means not only looking inside our hearts.If the information we seek cannot be found in our own hearts, then we must look outside, out into the real world, and exercise our own free will to make our own choices.That is the true beginning of "living in a way that is true to oneself". FOLLOW YOUR HEARTBy RECRUIT
October 17, 2004
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Home party!!! Super!!
Dear DiaryI got a home party tonight in my place.I invited some of my class mate who can speakjapanese, because i missed so much about japanand i just wanted to speak japanese withoutreson. i just wanted naturally.I made 3 dishes and they liked them alot.when they saw my cook, they were sprised and impressedbecause the stuff were far beyoud their expectation.it took 2hour to made up, because i used a oben.and the dinner was so great and greatwith full of fan and peace.this is it! i thought. andi felt that i want to have dinner everydaywith someone who ve known each other.cooking by myself and eatin alone could be sosad and lonley sometime when i needed to talk about somethin.i m gald to tell the story andi hope we would have dinner together as usal least of my vancouver life.Teppei
October 16, 2004
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Ha....１２hours on the air
Finally i got vancouver..it was loooooooooooooooooong tripfrom NRT to VAN... i was dyin tosleep but i couldnt...I left NRT at 16pm 14th Oct, then i arrivedVancouver 16pm 14th oct...you know what s goin on here???my body got confued .....Jetlug..shitI have to go to bed earileri dont know how to solve the problem in my bodyonly i can do is to take rest and relax.then i ganna go!Bye -Teppei
October 15, 2004
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I m heading west!!!! I m coming, Canada
Dear DiaryI m returing to canada!!!again...this is little a bit troblemsome though,,back and forth,,,,makes me feel tired and never been better of jetlug..I m in NRT sending this dairy to my host.i dont have enough time to compose this diarythen, please complain about me,,,he henow, every airport include Japan is really strict tocheck our baggage or something we carried on to..i had to take my shose off infront of cusotm,.anyway,, i was nice trip and every japanese stuffis really seemed flesh for me.Departing is saddest part butin the next stage, i can get meeting someone new..think it possitive, and i will come back japansooner or later..so..I miss my grand ma and uncle who are taking care aboutme in this stay..oh, it s time to go, then, see ya soonOh, again, i should have emailed to my sweeeety...forgot,...shit..
October 14, 2004
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Long time.....sorry about everythin
Dear my guesti have to apologize about my lazyness not to updatethe page since 1or2month ago...Sorry for my customer who continulously visit my pageto see my poor english diary..I was so busy because of my business school..i had no time to write down daily diary...so far, i m doing well.now i m japan temporarybecause of my brother's marriage ceremony...^-^then tomorrow, again, i will go back to vancouverto continue my school.on the way to tokyo, i droped at Hawaiionly to swim in around beaches in hawaii.it was so beautiful and nice.....i couldnt describe the blue..anyway, i will restart to update this websitefrom now on...hopefullythen, plasese visit again my dairy page.Teppei
October 13, 2004
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The World's sexiest nation is..France..Japan is.....
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- France is well positioned as the world's sexiest nation, according to a global survey of lovemaking published on Tuesday.In a poll of more than 350,000 people, condom maker Durex found that lovers across the globe are having sex an average of 103 times per year, but the French are living up to their romantic reputation with an average of 137 times.Greeks and Hungarians followed close behind, with averages of 133 and 131 times a year.Americans, who topped the charts in 2000 at 132 times a year, have since fallen to the middle of the pack scoring just 111 times, suggesting they have either changed their habits in the bedroom or the way they respond to the survey.They are now tied with Israelis and beat Spaniards by a single extra annual lovemaking bout.Asian countries lag behind in the love stakes with the Japanese managing just 46 times per year and those in Hong Kong and Singapore just 79 times."As it was a Web-based survey, people could be very frank about their sex lives -- possibly even more so than with their partners," said Rosie Lodge, a spokeswoman for Durex."The results show the wide spectrum of sexual experience and attitudes across the globe and the high number of respondents ... shows that people are growing increasingly willing to talk about sex and their particular likes and dislikes." Britons lead the pack when it comes to foreplay, devoting an average of 22.5 minutes compared to a global average of 19.7. The fastest lovers were the Thais with just 11.5 minutes.But despite their efforts on foreplay, Britons appear to be among the least satisfied by their sexual experiences, with a third saying they had faked an orgasm in the last year.The Macedonians were the most satisfied with only 13 percent saying they had faked an orgasm and the Japanese are the least satisfied at 40 percent.The survey found that half of all respondents were more worried about HIV/AIDS than any other sexually transmitted disease.But a troubling 35 percent of people who took part in the survey admitted to having had unprotected sex without knowing their partner's sexual history.Those most likely to throw caution to the wind were the Danes and the Swedes, both on 64 percent, followed by the Japanese, Norwegians and South Africans, all at 58 percent.When it comes to spicing up sex lives, pornography emerged as the most popular choice, with more than a third of lovers worldwide admitting to having used porn.Pleasure-enhancing condoms were second and bondage equipment such as blindfolds and handcuffs third.
October 12, 2004
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Odaiba-Sibuya
There was nothing to see actually...it was quite bit disapontied because i expeceted themhigh. I took my younger sister to there but,,,no coment.. compare to the canada, it was reallynothing impressive stuff...but building and shopin.Fu......that's why western people dont want to visitthis unique country located to extreamly far away fromtheir countries....nothing much to see. something worth to seein? no, nope.Teppei
October 11, 2004
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Brother's Wedding
Dear my brotheri did come back all the way from Canada just only because of your marriage ceremony..not shoting the digital video for you !!!!I took pertisipate in the ceremony whichwas able to really describe as hand made party.every single stuff the couple took care and preparefor their guest is not only the full of happinesbut also full of gratitutes to their friends, my family, both side parents.it was incredablely nice and tauched.i m not goin to get marry like 24 year-oldbecause i think it s too young and i cant play withgirls...naughty...sorry.However, in fact, i m sure the reason why i will haveit at 30 is that my goal to become 10000 man yen Playeris at the age of 30.i hope i would have enogh money to have party inforegin county like hawaii, Bali, or other poupler place.until 30, i will focus on my career and enjoy my single life with my gril friend.the vision has been strong since i got 20 year-old.without reason...actuallyanyway good for them and i hope they would happily liveever after...Congratulations!!!!Teppei
October 10, 2004
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Damn!!Such a beautifu beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dear Hawaiian BeachIt was so nice, so damn beautiful.i dont know why i was in hawaii swiming in such anice place but, anyway, amazingly emerald blue..To be honest before came here, i didnt thinkhawaii was the good place to visit.a whole bunch of tourist is Japanese doing shopinglike crazy...chatting and malling as you know.i hate them even i m originally japanese.BUT, i had choice not to use Japanaese way toenjoy this island. like local people,I got "the bus" hanging around with hostel friends.that was nice and it worked.I thought that there are great way to enjoyhawaii without becoming "Japnist".Teppei
October 9, 2004
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Fuck Up!!
Dear Hawaiian girlsWaikiki was not so hot place with girlespecially this season,? dont know...I was supposed to fuck up with easy girlliving in waikiki or from somewhere i dont care..Kidding.I m still young dreaming about blond girlbut i realized that Jap is not their taste ifi tell nicely.they seems like mild ignoring about US, Jap.shit, i was born in wrong island......on the other hand, it s really appriciating thingfor me to live in Canada.I got idea about "boy-friend-girl-friend" stuff from other nationalities.thanks god!! we are not in canadian's heart.we are not going to get thir pants.Dont worry Jap, we are the best !!Teppei
October 8, 2004
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UK)Three-quarters of Brit workers drunk after lunch
An alarming 76 per cent of employees are coming back to work drunk after taking a "liquid lunch", according to a new survey carried out by Peninsula employment law constancy. The results show that an increasing number of employees are consuming alcohol during their lunch break - a trend that could harm the reputation and productivity of a business.Out of the 1342 employees polled, 68 per cent said they enjoyed alcoholic beverages during lunch, the same percentage of those polled who said they found it hard to relax after their break unless they'd had a tipple.Peninsula is warning businesses of the detrimental effects that liquid lunches can have, especially when employees have to talk to important clients and customers. Penisula MD Peter Done said: "Liquid lunches are often associated with executives with their glass of red wine while discussing the future of their business in a conservative fashion. But in reality the idea of a liquid lunch could prove to be very damaging to businesses and potentially very dangerous, depending on the type of business that is in operation."Even more worrying is that a third of respondents (33 per cent) claimed to enjoy a liquid lunch three times a week with 76 per cent feeling slightly drunk when returning to work. "A company’s policies must be stated to all employees to ensure that the rules are not broken when it comes to alcohol," Done concluded.By Startups.co.uk
October 7, 2004
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How stupid Jp Gal is....
Dear Jp girlI dont think it s good idea for you to date withwhite man or black man only for study for english.if you can find any love bewteen you and your boyfrined, i m not ganna say like that.but in some cases, i didnt see that you have purelyfeeling toward your boyfriend.just you want to show him off on the street?how pitty you are!!damm!!just, i want you guys to know about risk .risky enough to date with fuckin man.they are not ganna love you.they see you, japanese women as a hole.i have a frined who is playing like fool withJapanese women. he regard her as a ass.so, risky enough not only in terms of relationship but also the desecse problem. they have differentsexual desese and seems like they dont care!!so, just my suggestion to you is be carefull about that. otherwise, you will get a bigh shit!!!Teppei
October 6, 2004
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Top Boss, Bush failed..it s official
Dear American top boss Top boss? Not Bush or Kerry... ecretary of State Colin Powell named top boss in HR executives poll; Bush and Kerry last.October 25, 2004: 2:55 PM EDT NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Americans will choose between John Kerry and George Bush when they vote for president Nov. 2, but another government official outranks them both as the most preferred boss among seven prominent leaders, according to a survey released Monday.A survey of 100 human resource executives found that Secretary of State Colin Powell tops the list, followed by Microsoft (Research) co-founder Bill Gates, according to the study conducted by outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas.After Powell and Gates, the HR execs picked Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, real estate mogul Donald Trump, talk-show host David Letterman, Senator Kerry and President Bush."Obviously, everyone has his or her own ideas about what makes a good boss, but there are certain characteristics that most good bosses possess," said Challenger CEO John Challenger in a written statement. "They are typically good motivators. They know how to be tough at times, yet know how to reward and recognize good performance. They treat their employees fairly and with respect," he added. The HR executives were presented with the list and then asked to rank the candidates on a number basis, with one indicating the most preferred boss. The study noted that there are probably just a handful of people who work under Powell.But the firm believes most people would probably agree that he presents a public image that exudes the qualities of a good manager. Before heading the State Department, Powell was in charge of the millions who serve in the nation's military as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.From CNN MONEY
October 5, 2004
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Car Industry...Product Focus
Automakers want to put wheelchair users in the driving seat. That's the message awaiting visitors of the 38th Tokyo Motor Show, opening next week at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba. The event this year features a large display of welfare vehicles specially outfitted for wheelchair users to drive by themselves. Toyota Motor Corp. will present a model under its Welcab concept for people with disabilities. The driver's seat and front passenger seat are both equipped with electric lifts, allowing wheelchair users to get in and out of the vehicle without help. Various Welcab functions are available on many Toyota vehicles already on the road. Honda Motor Co.'s Almas concept vehicle is outfitted with a mechanism operated by remote control that lifts and stores a wheelchair into a space in front of the back seat after the owner is in the driver's seat. The Tokyo Motor Show is the auto industry's annual showcase. Passenger cars and motorcycles are exhibited one year, followed by commercial vehicles the following year. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, organizer of the show, has for the first time officially added barrier-free vehicles to the regular theme of commercial vehicles this year. Some 43,000 vehicles designed for those with disabilities were sold in Japan in fiscal 2003, a tenfold increase from a decade earlier. ``Demand for barrier-free vehicles will be strong in the coming years,'' says an official at a major automaker. Ecology and safety will be the highlights for exhibits of commercial vehicles. Nissan Diesel Motor Co. will introduce a new anti-pollution system for large trucks and buses. The system sprays a urea solution into the exhaust gas to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides. Hino Motors Ltd. will present a concept truck equipped with an advanced system to absorb the shock in a collision. For mobile street vendors, Suzuki Motor Corp. will present a hatchback designed to display merchandise on shelves in the back, side and even inside the passenger door when open. Troubled by a string of defect coverup scandals and vehicle recalls, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is keeping a low profile at the show, exhibiting only five cars already on the market. Likewise, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corp. is displaying only three vehicles, including a concept truck. This year's show will be open to the public from Nov. 3 to 7. The organizer says 111 companies from six countries will exhibit 217 vehicles, including 35 vehicles that will be shown to the public for the first time.(IHT/Asahi: October 27,2004) (10/27
October 4, 2004
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One little soul with too many mind
Dear one soul with too many mindHow come i can do like this?I dont know the reason why i couldnt consentlateone job. is it because i dont like that?or justbecause too many mind?Do yoga, people says to me so.Yes, i agree, doing yoga help me tofocus on something. not quite efficient way i dont know.it s all depend on my charactiristic andfu.... let me start yoga then consentulate to thing which i have to do.that's the solusion for me so far.Teppei
October 3, 2004
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Paris Hilton
Dear Delta Goodrem hurt by Paris Hilton fling DELTA Goodrem is devastated by revelations Mark Philippoussis has been cheating on her with American socialite Paris Hilton. "Delta is really upset," a source close to the Goodrem family said.A close friend told the Herald Sun Goodrem would not be ringing Philippoussis to talk about the scandal."She has too much class to bother talking to him," the friend said. Paris Hilton revealed at the weekend she was having a relationship with Philippoussis."I've got a new man, and I'm head over heels in love," she said. "I adore him, he's so hot. His name is Mark Philippoussis."Producing an SMS mobile phone photo of Philippoussis in board shorts, Hilton then said her new beau had broken up with Goodrem because she was "boring".While Philippoussis, 27, is wooing the 23-year-old hotel heiress, Goodrem is in London promoting her new single a love song about the Scud.Goodrem's mum, Lea, was preparing to fly to London to comfort Delta, 19, who is heartbroken over her shattered nine-month romance.A defiant Mark Philippoussis yesterday refused to talk about his actions.Philippoussis repeatedly refused to deny he had been involved with Hilton."You will just write what you want," he said."I'm not going to say anything. I have nothing to say now."Philippoussis then happily chatted about the four hours of surfing he has every day, his plan to skip a coming tennis tournament in Stockholm, and his desire to win a Grand Slam and his training.He finished the conversation by saying "if you look after me I will look after you".It is believed Delta Goodrem and her family were especially surprised Philippoussis had been involved with Hilton, a notorious man-eater."I mean, Paris Hilton of all people," an insider said. "If it was a nice girl – but Paris Hilton?"Hilton has been linked to actor Leonardo DiCaprio, boxer Oscar de la Hoya and finalist Robert Mills.Yesterday Lea Goodrem would not comment about her daughter, but it is believed Goodrem's relationship with the Melburnian had been on the rocks for almost a fortnight after a story appeared about a photo of Philippoussis and another woman, taken in California.The woman, known only as Brooke, is a friend of Philippoussis from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, just north of San Diego where Philippoussis spends time surfing and socialising. In the past two weeks, Goodrem suspected something may have been going on with Philippoussis when she was unable to contact him several times.It is believed the Goodrem family is furious with Philippoussis, especially at a time when she has to face the public, heavily promoting a new album."He knew she had these commitments," the was told. "It's awful. She is a really happy girl and everything was going so well and now this."Goodrem and Philippoussis started dating in January when she was recovering from her well-publicised battle with Hodgkin's disease.Philippoussis sent Goodrem flowers and initially the singer's family was impressed with the good-looking Davis Cup winner and Wimbledon and US Open runner-up."In the initial honeymoon period he was really nice," a friend of the family said. "But I think she fell for him when she was vulnerable."A friend of the singer said she had no doubt Goodrem would get over the upset."This will make her stronger, she will spend some time thinking and dissecting this and will them move on."She has got over much more than this." By Nick Papps25oct04
October 2, 2004
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Madrid..Heaven...
Dear Heaven's near neighbourTHE memory of the March 11 train bombings still haunts Madrid but Madrilenos have moved on as they focus on their bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games. Sunset over the Spanish capital In the six months since the tragedy a host of new hotels, galleries, shops and restaurants has burst on to the scene as Europe's highest capital spruces up its image. Madrid is a red-blooded city with an insatiable appetite for art, culture, flamenco and food where the altitude, 660m, guarantees hot dry summers and freezing winters. But spring and autumn are beautiful in the city locals claim is the next best place to heaven. Morning Plaza Mayor is a beautiful square and has been Madrid's most popular meeting place for four centuries. It has artists and street musicians and is surrounded by cafes and eccentric little shops selling must-haves like Russian bearskins, matadors' fedoras and tarot cards. Palacio Real, Europe's largest royal palace, has more than 2000 luxuriously decorated rococo rooms, 50 of which can be visited. These include the Porcelain Room, the Throne Hall with red velvet walls and the 400sq m dining room. Across town, the Parque del Retiro is Madrid's largest, most attractive and most popular park, 130ha of woodlands, avenues of tall trees, rose gardens and a lake with rentable rowboats. On Sundays and holidays El Rastro claims to be the world's largest flea market. There's everything imaginable on sale here, plenty of kitsch and a lot of pickpockets. Leave your wallet in the hotel safe. Lunch There are hundreds of traditional tapas bars where the wondrous morsels are served with beer and wine. One of the best is Albur (Manuela Malasana 15). Another local epicurean tradition is Cocido Madrileno – stewed chicken, beef and pork with chickpeas and vegetables. At La Bola Taverna (La Bola 5) it's cooked in a claypot over a wood fire. Specialties at Restaurant Botin (Calle de Cuchilleros 17) are roast suckling pig ($32) and roast baby lamb ($33). La Taberna Antonio Sanchez (Meson de Paredes 13) has Castilian fare plus their famous oxtail. Afternoon See Madrid's world-class art museums the Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reine Sofia housing European masters and local heroes including Goya, Picasso, Velasquez and Dali. The Museum of Costume on Complutense University campus opened in March with a huge collection including billowing, frilly frocks, folk outfits, bull-fighting suits and Chanel skirts. If you're up to it, the bullfight season runs from March to October. Las Ventas bullring, or La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, built in 1929, is the place to go. Day trips Don't miss historic, heritage-listed Toledo, 70km southwest of Madrid, former imperial capital where El Greco lived and painted. There's a magnificent cathedral, imposing city walls, narrow cobbled streets, great cafes and a wealth of history. Take a train or bus. Another Unesco-listed town, Cuenca, is a medieval city set in a beautiful landscape. Famous for its "hanging houses" built precariously on a cliff face high above the valley, Cuenca also has fine gothic cathedral and Museum of Abstract Art. Nearby is the Ciudad Encantada, the "enchanted city", strange rock forms created by erosion. Ski year-round on a 250m indoor ski slope at the Parque de Nieve (Snow Park) in the south of the city in a shopping centre complex with shops, bars and restaurants. In winter at Navacerrada, an hour north of Madrid, there are real pistes frequented by the royal family and lesser Madrilenos. The area is accessible by train. Nightlife Watch a fabulous flamenco show over dinner at El Cafe de Chinitas (Calle Torijas 7). Indulge in tapas and wine at El Anciano Rey de los Vinos (Calle Bailen 19), one of Madrid's most popular wine bars since 1907. Manhattan Martini Bar (Calle Moratin 5) is one of the best cocktail bars in town and at La Bodeguita del Beny (Calle Tres Cruces 8) there is Cuban music, cocktails and Caribbean food. By David MayOctober 1, 2004
October 1, 2004
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