ABOUT: Ceremony Defined

The word "ceremony" means many things. According to several online sources, the term encompasses the following definitions and origins of the word:

cer·e·mo·ny (ser'?-mo'ne) n. pl. cer·e·mo·nies

1. A formal act or set of acts performed as prescribed by ritual or custom: a funeral ceremony; the Japanese tea ceremony.


2. A conventional social gesture or act of courtesy: the ceremony of shaking hands when introduced.


3. A formal religious or sacred observance; a solemn rite: a marriage ceremony.


4. A formal act without intrinsic purpose; an empty form: ignored the ceremony of asking for comments from other committee members.


5. Strict observance of formalities or etiquette: The head of state was welcomed with full ceremony.
   
   [Middle English ceremonie, from Latin caerimonia, religious rite.]

Synonyms:1, 2. Ceremony, rite, ritual refer to set observances and acts traditional in religious services or on public occasions. Ceremony applies to more or less formal dignified acts on religious or public occasions: a marriage ceremony; an inaugural ceremony. A rite is an established, prescribed, or customary form of religious or other solemn practice: the rite of baptism. Ritual refers to the form of conducting worship or to a code of ceremonies in general: Masonic rituals.

from Dictionary.com, and The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

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Title: OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY SINGING SCANDAL

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QUOTED FROM MSN "BEIJING - Chinese officials defended their decision to pass off the voice of a 7-year-old songbird as that of another girl at the Olympic opening ceremony, calling it a simple casting choice. Critics said it was a step too far in China's obsession with the perfect Olympic Games.

Beijing organizers of the games faced tough criticism Wednesday after a whistleblower revealed that the 9-year-old who performed a song during the spectacular opening ceremony was lip-synching to another girl's vocal track.

Yang Peiyi, a 7-year-old with bright eyes and a smile made crooked by the stubs of her first grown-up teeth, was heard by an audience estimated in the billions during Friday night's ceremony, singing "Ode to the Motherland."

But they never saw her face.

Organizers passed the song off as being sung by Lin Miaoke, another perky schoolgirl who donned a sparkly red dress and soared on wires above the 91,000-strong crowd at the Bird's Nest stadium.

Beijing officials on Wednesday defended the decision to use both girls, saying the artistic directors could cast whoever they saw fit. And they were unapologetic about keeping the lip-synch a secret.

"There were a number of candidates to sing that song and at the end of the day the artistic directors picked the best voice and the best performer," Beijing organizing committee spokesman Sun Weide said.

Wang Wei, executive vice president of the organizing committee, said the job of the ceremony's directors was "to achieve the most theatrical effect."

"I don't see there is anything wrong with it if everybody concerned agrees," he said.

But the world's press ridiculed the move on front pages from Romania to Australia.

"The counterfeit Games: designed to look good from every angle," said a headline in The Times of London. The Daily Telegraph urged organizers of the 2012 London Games to "bring some sanity and proportion back to both the opening ceremony and the games themselves."

In Spain, one newspaper called it "Olympic karaoke." A commentator for The Age newspaper in Australia called it "the great Beijing lip-synch switcheroo" and news on the incident was headlined "China's wrong child policy." The Romanian daily 7Plus ran this on its front page: "Hoax! Made in China."

Baltimore Sun reporter Jill Rosen said the switch was hardly the first case of lip-synching, but was "possibly the cruelest."

New York Magazine called on record executives to give Peiyi a record deal, saying "She's 7! She has buckteeth! She is adorable!"

The Chinese leadership consider the Beijing Olympics a matter of national prestige and the opening extravaganza, attended by a host of leaders including President Bush, was intended to wow the world."

This text above was taken from MSNBC Links below for more information.

Here is a link to the rest of the story as well as to Paul Potts on Britain's got talent:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26182056?GT1=43001

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2545387/Beijing-Olympics-Faking-scandal-over-girl-who-sang-in-opening-ceremony.html

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WEDDING VENUE WYNYARD HALL COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL COLLECTS 4 STARS FROM AA

One of my favourite wedding venues, Wynyard Hall Country House Hotel has been awarded 4 stars from the AA Hotel Guide

in recognition of excellence in facilities and service

- just two years after opening.

The hotel has also

been awarded a prestigious AA Rosette in recognition of culinary excellence and it

becomes one of the few hotels in Tees Valley to be awarded this accolade.

Opening only 2

years ago Wynyard Hall has constantly shown an extremely high level of facilities and service and by

gradually building on an excellent reputation has now been rewarded for providing the highest of standards.

The recent inspection from one of the leading AA advisors earmarked Wynyard Hall for a potential fast track

to Red Star standard, one of the highest trademarks of superior quality the AA award.

The potential and

recognition for the Hall, steeped in centuries of history and tradition was welcomed by the owners and

management and pays fitting tribute to the exceptional development and rejuvenation of the family owned

estate.

Managing Director, Allison Antonopoulos, welcomes the good news and said ‘I was delighted with

the outcome of the inspection and am looking forward to the future development of the Hotel.’

General Manager Scott Davidson, who operates the Hotel daily enthuses over the award. Scott has been a

hotelier for nearly 20 years and this is his first experience of operating a venue to achieve AA recognition.

SCott said ‘After a lot of hard work from the whole team, it is a real honour for Wynyard Hall to have been

awarded 4 stars and one rosette within only 8 months of operating as a hotel, especially as it is such a high

commendation in the industry. Hopefully we can use this as a platform to put the Hall firmly on the map as

one of the finest venues in the North East, or eventually in the UK.’

The newly styled Wellington Restaurant becomes one of only a few in the North East to be recognised

within the Rosette scheme and is quickly becoming one of the grandest, but friendly and attentive dining

experiences around, where the highest levels of skills and service combine with traditional and local produce

to delight and impress.

Originally opened as a Conference & Banqueting Venue two years ago Wynyard Hall has surpassed all

expectations and is now one of the leading hotels in the North East commanding an enviable wedding venue

playing host to over 150 weddings in 2010 - and with virtually every Saturday and Sunday booked for the next FOUR YEARS!

The 16 beautifully appointed bedrooms are an attraction for

leisure or corporate business and the recently opened Essential Time Treatment Rooms add a touch of

relaxation to an already tranquil setting.

Jason Moore, Head Chef also expresses his delight. Having only been at Wynyard Hall for a few months he

has nurtured and developed the kitchen brigade to producing food worthy of recognition. Having achieved

awards at previous venues, Jason is acutely aware of the standards required. Jason said ‘The award of one

rosette at such an early stage in the Halls development is a credit to the Kitchen and Restaurant team and

shows the high level of culinary and service skills we demand daily. Hopefully we can achieve even more

recognition as we are constantly striving to exceed customer expectations’.

Wynyard Hall now plans to expand the hotel to 80 bedrooms.

WELL DONE INDEED TO EVERYONE AT WYNYARD HALL, WE HAVE MANY BOOKINGS FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TO COME, BUT YOU CAN SEE THE FUN AND LAUGHTER HERE AT CAROLINE AND ANTONY'S WEDDING, AND AT KIRSTEY AND MARK'S WINTER WEDDING HERE.

If you would like me to be your official photographer, in a relaxed and easy style, no bother, no hassle and with superb photographs capturing the happiness and the atmosphere of your grand wedding or your intimate midweek wedding at Wynyard Hall Country House Hotel - I'm here to help.

You can see photographs from Caroline and Antony's recent summer wedding at Wynyard Hall HERE

See the sneak peek of Kirstey and Mark's Winter Wedding at Wynyard Hall HERE.

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For the latest news of Wynyard Hall ... see HERE.

If you would like natural, relaxed and happy wedding photography from a 25 year professional wedding photographer to capture your fantastic wedding at Wynyard Hall, ring me for free on 0800 8047270

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A watery pirate map themed 4x7 inch magnet design:

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