Monday 26 October 2009

50th birthday of Bolivian President Evo Morales, in the Aymara community of Batallas,



Aymara women head for the celebrations for the 50th birthday of Bolivian President Evo Morales, in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election.


An Aymara native dances the Chunchu (hunters, in their language), during celebrations for the 50th birthday of Bolivian President Evo Morales, in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election

An Aymara native plays the quena during celebrations for the 50th birthday of Bolivian President Evo Morales, in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election

Aymara natives dance the Chunchu (hunters, in their language), during celebrations for the 50th birthday of Bolivian President Evo Morales, in the Aymara community of Batallas, 70 km from La Paz on October 26, 2009. Morales was proclaimed, by villagers and by Andean authorities known as 'mallkus', as presidential candidate for December's election.







Brazil violence Rio de Janeiro police fights gangs



Police inspect the remains of one of their crime-fighting helicopters lying in a soccer field after it was shot down when trying to intervene in a battle between two opposing drug gangs, in a Rio de Janeiro slum October 17, 2009. Police sources confirmed at least two policemen dead and two injured in the crash, as the gangs began to attack and burn public buses to distract the police away from their battle


Residents observe two public buses set on fire by drug gangs trying to distract the police from their battle for the control of a slum, in Rio de Janeiro October 17, 2009. A police helicopter was shot down by the gangs when it tried to intervene in the battle, leaving two policemen killed and two injured in the crash.

Wednesday 21 October 2009

NASA | Earth Science Week: Melting Ice, Rising Seas

NASA | Earth Science Week: Melting Ice, Rising Seas

NASA | Earth Science Week 2009: Trailer 1

NASA | Earth Science Week 2009: Trailer 2

NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 3

NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 4

From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities ..


An aerial view shows the Grande Dixence dam in Pralong, Sion in this February 3, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken February 3, 2009.

People walk on the Moiry dam near Grimentz in this August 25, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 25, 2009.

Aletsch glacier, the largest glacier in the Swiss Alps is seen in this August 18, 2007 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 18, 2007.

The Grande Dixence dam is pictured with the Lac des Dix in Pralong, near Sion in southern Switzerland in this August 16, 2008 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 16, 2008.

The Grande Dixence dam is pictured with the Lac des Dix in Pralong, near Sion in southern Switzerland in this August 16, 2008 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 16, 2008.

Andreas Bauder of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) checks his measurement instruments on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. Global warming poses a longer-term threat to the Swiss hydroelectric industry as the glaciers that help drive the turbines with meltwater are forecast to recede rapidly -- a pattern repeated from the Himalayas to the Andes. Picture taken September 9, 2009.

Andreas Bauder of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) checks his measurement instruments on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken September 9, 2009

Students of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) install measurement instruments on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken September 9, 2009.

Measurement instruments installed by students of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) are pictured on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken September 9, 2009

Tuesday 20 October 2009

premiere of the film "Amelia" in New York October 20, 2009.


Actor Richard Gere (L) arrives with director Mira Nair and actors Hilary Swank (2nd R) and Ewan McGregor (R) for the premiere of the film "Amelia" in New York October 20, 2009.

China's auto production topped 10 million units for the year on October 20





A Chinese student from a technical institute races a hybrid concept vehicle designed by his team, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province on October 20, 2009. China's auto production topped 10 million units for the year on October 20, the first time it has broken the mark, state media reported, while the only other countries to attain that mark were the United States and Japan



A Chinese student from a technical institute races a hybrid concept vehicle designed by his team, in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian province on October 20, 2009. China's auto production topped 10 million units for the year on October 20, the first time it has broken the mark, state media reported, while the only other countries to attain that mark were the United States and Japan. CHINA

Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites .



The flag of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) flies on October 3, 2009 at the ancient Roman archeological site of Stobi, in southeast Macedonia, 120 kms from the capital Skopje. Stobi has for years attracted numerous visitors, scientists and tourists, but also thieves. A large part of the area has yet to be excavated, so officials introduced a 24-hour security of the site. Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites which have already destroyed a number of locations, but the smugglers seem to be always a step ahead from the police.


Part of a Roman-era sculpture extracted in 2009 at the ancient Roman archeological site of Stobi, in southeast Macedonia, 120 kms from the capital Skopje is displayed at the site on October 3, 2009. Stobi has for years attracted numerous visitors, scientists and tourists, but also thieves. A large part of the area has yet to be excavated, so officials introduced a 24-hour security of the site. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites which have already destroyed a number of locations, but the smugglers seem to be always a step ahead from the police.

The flag of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) flies on October 3, 2009 at the ancient Roman archeological site of Stobi, in southeast Macedonia, 120 kms from the capital Skopje. Stobi has for years attracted numerous visitors, scientists and tourists, but also thieves. A large part of the area has yet to be excavated, so officials introduced a 24-hour security of the site. Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites which have already destroyed a number of locations, but the smugglers seem to be always a step ahead from the police.

EXPLORING MACEDONIA



I am Macedonian

Welcome to Greece RACISM



CANE NIKOLOVSKI RATKA


Archeological Site "Byla Zora" - Ancient Macedonian/Paionian Town

Ohrid: Archaeologists Discover Significant Gold Artefacts from Macedonistic-Hellenistic Period

The museum of Bitola

"Macedonian Archaeological News" - New website

Sunday 18 October 2009

Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade..


Beatrice the Minnie Golden Doodle dressed as a "Miracle on the Hudson" with Herb Westphalen and Kate Schulte dressed as flight crew members during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Georgie the Pekingese dressed as a "The Naked Cowboy" during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Tuffy dressed as a "Skeleton " during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Winston the Terrier Mix dressed as the "Phantom of the Opera " during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Portia the Yorkie dressed as the "Princess Fiona from Shrek " with Grace Forster during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Friday 16 October 2009

2009 Pusan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony (Oct 08, 2009)

2009 Pusan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony (Oct 08, 2009) Part 1/6

2009 Pusan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony (Oct 08, 2009) Part 2/6

2009 Pusan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony (Oct 08, 2009) Part 4/6

2009 Pusan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony (Oct 08, 2009) Part 5/6

2009 Pusan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony (Oct 08, 2009) Part 6/6

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Thursday 15 October 2009

Chasing Falcon Heene's Hot Air Balloon

Falcon Heene Ballon Boy rap song

Richard Heene on "Larry King": I'm Glad Falcon Is Alive

Chasing Falcon Heene's Hot Air Balloon

Dramatic footage of the airborne and ground chase for the hot air balloon that supposedly contained a six-year old boy. Turns out that Falcon Heene was safe at home all along. Visit TheAutoChannel....

Ozawa has canceled a trip to predominantly Muslim Indonesia


In this photo taken on July 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japanese porn star Maria Ozawa is shown. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009, her producers said that Ozawa has canceled a trip to predominantly Muslim Indonesia to act in a no-nudity comedy after sparking outrage from religious groups.

promotion for the Hindi film ‘All The Best’ in Mumbai


Indian cinema actress Amrita Rao poses beside a magazine featuring her image on the cover at a launch ceremony in Mumbai late October 14, 2009.

Indian actress Mugdha Godse (R) poses with actor Ajay Devgan as part of a promotion for the Hindi film ‘All The Best’ in Mumbai late October 14, 2009.

Indian actress Mugdha Godse (R) poses with actor Ajay Devgan as part of a promotion for the Hindi film ‘All The Best’ in Mumbai late October 14, 2009.

Indian actress Bipasha Basu (L) poses with actor Ajay Devgan as part of a promotion for 'Filmfare' magazine in Mumbai late October 14, 2009.

Indian actress Bipasha Basu (L) poses with actor Ajay Devgan as part of a promotion for 'Filmfare' magazine in Mumbai late October 14, 2009.

Tuesday 13 October 2009

Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez ..arrive for a taping of "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina,"


Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez arrive for a taping of "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina,"


Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez arrive for a taping of "In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina," a concert hosted by US President Barack Obama celebrating Hispanic musical heritage, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 13, 2009. Televised on October 15th on public broadcasting stations nationwide, participants also include Jimmy Smits, Gloria Estefan, George Lopez, the Bachata music group Aventura, and the Chicano rock band Los Lobos.

New York premiere of the film "Where the Wild Things Are", ...Actress Blake Lively


Actress Blake Lively arrives to the New York premiere of the film Where the Wild Things Are, Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2009.

Author Maurice Sendak is greeted by actresses Catherine Keener, left, and Lauren Ambrose, right, at the the New York premiere of the film Where the Wild Things Are, Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2009. Sendak is the author of the children's classic

Author Maurice Sendak, left, film director Spike Jonze, center, and actor Max Records, right, arrive to the New York premiere of the film "Where the Wild Things Are", Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2009.

Actor Martin Short arrives to the New York premiere of the film "Where the Wild Things Are", Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2009.

Lauren Ambrose stands in front of a poster of the character 'KW', who she plays in the film "Where the Wild Things Are", during the film's New York premiere, Tuesday, Oct., 13, 2009.