do any of you have the sid logo where the I has a crown on top?
i need it coz i want to have it printed on a shirt (for christmas ^^)
sankyuu bbz <3

Uso at number 54,
One Way at number 115,
Nido me no kanojo at number 132

credits to haito from japanesia.org

Good day! Staff Diary divulges the covers of YUI's newest single GLORIA.



First posted in YUI News!





Lovely covers. I love the simplicity and yet striking effect of the covers. The gray blue though is a bit overused but I can get by with it.

Source: http://yuistalker.wordpress.com/2009/12/19/staff-diary-2009-12-18/

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When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot.

Good News!! Finally, a confirmation of YUI's new single next year. First of all, I would like to thank sapphire_niji and calpis37 for posting it in here first. Also, to dso and Fujii_Itsuki for the wonderful translation and first-hand news.

With her new single, YUI encouragingly pushes the back of aspiring high school students

YUI's first single of the year 2010, 「GLORIA」 has been confirmed to be released on 20th January.

The title song will be aired as Benesse Corporation's 「Shinkenzemi Highschool Correspondence Course」's CM song starting January next year. Facing towards the future, highschool students from around the country have been sending in their 「Attack Pledge」. And with these pledges in mind, YUI have started to create a 'cheering song' with an encouraging melody.

Her single 「It's all too much / Never say die」 which was released October this year, have also helped her become only the 3rd female singer-songwriter to have 3 consecutive No.1 single on the Oricon chart after Matsutouya Yumi and Utada Hikaru.

YUI Comment

Youthful days, I think it's really a time where people are inspired to do various kinds of things. And so, 「The way you live your life at that time, it really has the ability to change your whole life」. "Could everyone empathize with this feeling too?" I wondered (while creating this song).

Students that are preparing for exams, or even those involved in sports, those thinking "Now is the time to work hard!", I want all of them to listen to this song!

2010 will be the 5th year anniversary since YUI's debut. From just that, we can expect a more vigorous development/activities throughout the next year from her.

Source: Natalie

YUI 2010年 新作決定！

新曲『GLORIA』！
発売決定しました！！

2010/01/20(水) out 予定

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青春時代で人生が変わるなんて
誰が言ったんだろう？

YUI/GLORIA
________________________________

ベネッセコーポレーション
「進研ゼミ高校講座」CMソング

『GLORIA』の詳細が以下のように決定しました！


是非、ご確認下さい。


『GLORIA』　 / YUI
作詞/作曲　YUI
SRCL 7198～99 ￥1,575 (tax in)＊初回盤
SRCL 7200 　 ￥1,223 (tax in)

2010/01/20(水) out 予定

　
■収録曲
M-01, GLORIA
M-02, Muffler
M-03, It's all too much ～YUI Acoustic Version～
M-04, GLORIA ～Instrumental～


＜初回生産限定盤DVD＞

☆　『GLORIA』　Music Video　収録予定

Source: YUI-net

THIS IS EXCITING!!!! *dies*
I'm in fanboy mode yet again. :3

Finally, YUI is back again! *teary eyed*

taste_buds
Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum.

naturesbeauty
Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and other creative works, you'll be simultaneously riveted to your monitor and inspired to run helter skelter towards the nearest wooded dale.

Yes, you can help dear YUPI travel around the world! I'm a bit envious but let's help her. It's easy you know! :3

Help YUPI to travel around the world!



First download the file ready to print download link. (The image could be too big for some computers. So print using photoshop or Paint)

Steps to HELP YUPI Travel the World:
1. Print the image above
2. Cut YUPI out of the paper
3. Hang YUPI in front of your camera and take a picture of her pointing at some famous spot of your city!
4. Send me the picture to soykikin@gmail.com with she subject "YUPI travels"
5. Write the name of your country and some other details of the place on the picture
6. The best pictures will be included in the final manga that I will send to YUI in march!!!

So go out there and take some pictures! (no limit!)
IT HAS TO BE A REAL PHOTO (your hand included).. NO PHOTOSHOP!!!
B&W prints, low quality pictures.. it doesnt matter!!! don't be shy, send 100 pics!

Example



It doesn't have to be architectural structure -- it could as random as a tree... or a dog xD Anything representative of the place you live in.

Source: YUPI Locks
Credits to KIKINO. :)

This is such a great idea KIKINO! I might join this! :3

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Want to embrace your wanderlust on the cheap? If you're tall on adventurous spirit, but short on funds, this community can help you plan a trip to anywhere. Offering plentiful tips on how to travel light, you can post about bargain hotels and hostels if you're into urban exploration or discuss camping gear and mosquito netting for the great outdoors. Hitch your backpack, pitch your tent, and carpe diem!

**FINAL EDIT Thu Dec 10 02:15:47 UTC 2009**

So there is the final update... Over the past day we have processed around 11 million jobs out of the 12 million that were in queue at that time. Please bear in mind that over this past day, more jobs for notifications are also created. So while the queue has been dropping, we are still not fully caught up at this point, due to backlog and new jobs. We have roughly 3 million jobs still pending that involve the notification system in some manner. We had hoped we could have fully cleared the queue in a day, but unfortunately we can't clear it too quickly, since we need the rest of the site to operate normally. From our current perspective on the amount of jobs that are left in queue, and how many it has processed thus far, we believe it will take around another 8 - 12 hours to process everything.

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While some of us long to escape the cold, dark stretch of winter for hot tropical beaches, for others, there's nothing quite like whoooooshing down those shimmering sugar alps. If you're fond of freestyle skiing, get ready to slide down the slippery slopes in good company. This passionate, international community shares travel/gear tips, anecdotes, photos, and videos for those who can't get enough of the sweet stuff.

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Need some extra twinkle to decorate your place? Check out these dazzling holiday-themed icons. If you're an artist, you can post your own creations, provided you abide by the simple rules (which is to say, all cheer and no politicking). Be sure to comment and give credit if you wish to borrow a little spirit (no direct links, please). If you're feeling a touch of humbug this season, this is an instant shot of festivity.

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High on creativity, but low on cash? You'll find tons of brilliant suggestions for do-it-yourself crafts sure to please everyone on your holiday gift list. Offering detailed instructions, photos, budgets, timelines, and active support, you'll soon turn spare remnants of fabric and time into cherished keepsakes. Be sure to search entries and read user guidelines before you post for help!