Wednesday 22 December 2010

Huge ice clods have formed along the shore of Lake Balaton ..Budapest, Hungary


An elderly Hungarian woman walks in heavy snow fall in Budapest, Hungary, Thursday, Dec. 2, 2010. Most of the country was put on a weather alert, warning of snow and ice

Footprints in the thin layer of snow covering a street in Budapest, Hungary, 03 December 2010. Reports state that another snowfall began in the Hungarian capital early morning as the western and northern regions of the country experience a severe winter weather in contrast to the southeastern part enjoying a springlike temperatures

A frozen, sole apple hangs from a snow covered apple tree in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Dec. 17, 2010


Huge ice clods have formed along the shore of Lake Balaton that has been covered by a thick layer of ice due to the last few days' freezing temperatures, at Balatonfenyves, 155km southwest of Budapest, Hungary, 17 December 2010.

Tuesday 21 December 2010

Shireen Abdul Wahab ......performs at 16th Cairo festival for Arab Media



Egyptian singer Shireen Abdul Wahab performs during the opening ceremony of the 16th Cairo festival for Arab Media at the Media production city, Egypt on 21 December 2010.

Egyptian actor Mohamed Sobhi poses for photographers after receiving an honorary award during the opening ceremony of the 16th Cairo festival for Arab Media at the Media production city, Egypt on 21 December 2010.

Egyptian actors Mahmoud Yassin (L), Ghada Ibrahim (C) and Aida Riad (R) posing for photographers during the opening ceremony of the 16th Cairo festival for Arab Media at the Media production city, Egypt on 21 December 2010

2009 Shireen Abdul Wahab - Katar Khayre شيرين عبدالوهاب كتر خيري

Sherine Abdel Wahab - Enkatabli 3omr // انكتبلى عمر- شيرين عبدالوهاب

Rani Mukherjee & Hrithik Roshan - Sherine Abdel Wahab 3ala Bali Arabic HIndi mix...

Moon at the start of a total lunar eclipse seen from a spot near Edinburgh, Scotland



The shadow of the Earth is seen on the Moon during a total lunar eclipse seen from a spot near Edinburgh, Scotland December 21, 2010

The shadow of the Earth is seen on the Moon during a total lunar eclipse seen from near Calvine, Perthshire, Scotland December 21, 2010

The Moon, appearing a dim red colour, is covered by the Earth's shadow during a total lunar eclipse over Calvine, Perthshire, Scotland December 21, 2010.

The shadow of the Earth is seen on the Moon at the start of a total lunar eclipse seen from a spot near Edinburgh, Scotland December 21,

Total Lunar Eclipse December 21, 2010

Flood waters flow down the middle of a golf course in St George, Utah


Flood waters flow down the middle of a golf course in St George, Utah on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010.

Water floods in to a neighborhood in Washington, Utah on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010.

Flood waters from the Santa Clara River cascade over the spillway at Gunlock Reservoir Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 south of the town Gunlock, Utah.

A foot-bridge that broke loose from it's footings on Sunbrook Golf Course gets stuck underneath a section of the Valley View Bridge over the Santa Clara River as the river runs above flood stage Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010 in St. George, Utah

Haitian children are to be adopted French families.....


French citizens meet officials after disembarking from a plane in Port-au-Prince December 21, 2010. At least 318 Haitian children are to be adopted by French families, some of whom have already flown into Haiti on Tuesday on flights chartered by authorities.

A French woman carries a Haitian child to be adopted in Port-au-Prince December 21, 2010. At least 318 Haitian children are to be adopted by French families, some of whom have already flown into Haiti on Tuesday on flights chartered by authorities.

French residents hold Haitian children to be adopted in Port-au-Prince December 21, 2010. At least 318 Haitian children are to be adopted by French families, some of whom have already flown into Haiti on Tuesday on flights chartered by authorities

A French resident holds up a Haitian child to be adopted in Port-au-Prince December 21, 2010. At least 318 Haitian children are to be adopted by French families, some of whom have already flown into Haiti on Tuesday on flights chartered by authorities.

Haitian children await their adoptive French parents in Port-au-Prince December 21, 2010. At least 318 Haitian children are to be adopted by French families, some of whom have already flown into Haiti on Tuesday on flights chartered by authorities.

Sunday 19 December 2010

Laura Dekker ..Fifteen-year-old ..she arrives to Simpson Bay Lagoon near Philipsburg in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Sunday


Fifteen-year-old Laura Dekker, left, steers her sailboat Guppy as one of her team members films her arrival to Simpson Bay Lagoon near Philipsburg in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Sunday Dec. 19, 2010. The Dutch sailor, aiming to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, completed the longest leg, a 2,200 nautical-mile trip, from Cape Verde Islands off West Africa on her 38 foot twin-masted sailboat

Fifteen-year-old Laura Dekker, second from left, poses for photos with fans who belong to a youth sailing school after arriving to Simpson Bay Lagoon near Philipsburg in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Sunday Dec. 19, 2010. The Dutch sailor, aiming to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, completed the longest leg, a 2,200 nautical-mile trip, from Cape Verde Islands off West Africa on her 38 foot twin masted sailboat Guppy



Fifteen-year-old Laura Dekker stands on the dock upon her arrival to Simpson Bay Lagoon near Philipsburg in the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Sunday Dec. 19, 2010. The Dutch sailor, aiming to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, completed the longest leg, a 2,200 nautical-mile trip, from Cape Verde Islands off West Africa on her 38 foot twin masted sailboat Guppy

Laura Dekker is leaving home. Super 8

Laura Dekker: the youngest person to sail the world solo - no comment

Laura Decker.wmv

Laura Dekker vertrokken op wereldreis

Friday 17 December 2010

heavy snowfalls. Thirty-two French departments, or administrative regions, have been warned on December 16


An inhabitant of the northern village of Locon (near Bethune) cleans the snow-covered pavement on December 17, 2010, after heavy snowfalls. Thirty-two French departments, or administrative regions, have been warned on December 16, that they face snow and ice over the next 24 hours, with up to five centimetres forecast for the Paris region. The French government was accused last week of being unprepared for the sudden snowstorm and this time round is taking more precautions, with an interministerial crisis cell up and running since early December 16

People cross the snow-covered Bourse square in Paris, on December 08, 2010.

Cars are stuck in a traffic-jam on December 8, 2010 at the entrance of Paris. Heavy snow briefly shut Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport, paralysed the Paris bus network and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction on Wednesday, officials said

Cars are stuck in a traffic-jam on December 8, 2010 at the entrance of Paris. Heavy snow briefly shut Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport, paralysed the Paris bus network and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction on Wednesday, officials said.

A man rides his bicycle on December 8, 2010 at the entrance of Paris. Heavy snow briefly shut Charles de Gaulle-Roissy airport, paralysed the Paris bus network and forced the operators of the Eiffel Tower to close the landmark tourist attraction on Wednesday, officials said.

A woman pulls a sledge on December 8, 2010 in Reims. The Interior Ministry said it had mobilised 5,000 paramilitary gendarmes, including 2,000 in the Paris area, to deal with traffic problems as roads were expected to become increasingly icy overnight due to heavy snow falls.

A man walks towards a car which ended up in a ditch on December 17, 2010 in Godewaersvelde, northern France after heavy snowfalls. Thirty-two French departments, or administrative regions, have been warned on December 16, that they face snow and ice over the next 24 hours, with up to five centimetres forecast for the Paris region. The French government was accused last week of being unprepared for the sudden snowstorm and this time round is taking more precautions, with an interministerial crisis cell up and running since early December 16.

Highlands cows (Angus) are pictured in a field covered by snow in the French village of La Petite Pierre, eastern France on December 17, 2010.

Traffic is stopped on a snow-covered road in Fougères, northwestern France on December 18, 2010. Snow and ice in France forced hundreds of drivers to abandon their cars, caused major disruption to flights at Paris airports and shut down half of Eurostar trains to London.

Wednesday 15 December 2010

Bright lights outline the facade of the Roman Catholic chapel in Las Pinas...Manila




Bright lights outline the facade of the Roman Catholic chapel in Las Pinas district in Manila as Filipinos attend the first of nine dawn masses signalling the official start of the Christmas season on December 16, 2010. The tradition of dawn masses dates back to the Spanish era. It culminates on Christmas Eve and it is a belief that anyone who completes the chain will have his wish granted

Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Ben Stiller, Owen WilNew Yorkson and Dustin Hoffman attend the premiere of "Little Fockers" ..


From left, actors Ben Stiller, Jessica Alba and Robert De Niro attend the premiere of "Little Fockers" at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010.

From left, actors Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Dustin Hoffman attend the premiere of "Little Fockers" at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010

Actors Jessica Alba and Robert De Niro attend the premiere of "Little Fockers" at The Ziegfeld Theater in New York, on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010
Little Fockers - Official Trailer [HD]

Sunday 12 December 2010

"Brawl on the Bund," the fourth tournament in China since 2008,


Fans attend the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. "Brawl on the Bund," the fourth tournament in China since 2008, on the city's colonial-era waterfront boulevard, included an auction to raise money for Leo's Foundation, which provides healthcare for prematurely born children, and Sport for All, which teaches sports to underprivileged children

Julia "Judge, Jury and Jailor" Tailor prepares for her bout at the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. "Brawl on the Bund," the fourth tournament in China since 2008, on the city's colonial-era waterfront boulevard, included an auction to raise money for Leo's Foundation, which provides healthcare for prematurely born children, and Sport for All, which teaches sports to underprivileged children

Julia "Judge, Jury and Jailor" Tailor raises her arms in celebration after winning her bout at the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. "Brawl on the Bund," the fourth tournament in China since 2008, on the city's colonial-era waterfront boulevard, included an auction to raise money for Leo's Foundation, which provides healthcare for prematurely born children, and Sport for All, which teaches sports to underprivileged children.

A woman walks with a placard showing the round number during the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. "Brawl on the Bund," the fourth tournament in China since 2008, on the city's colonial-era waterfront boulevard, included an auction to raise money for Leo's Foundation, which provides healthcare for prematurely born children, and Sport for All, which teaches sports to underprivileged children

Fans shout and cheer during the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010.

Morgan Stanley's Andre "Boom-Boom" Bressan raises his arms in celebration after winning the final bout at the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010.

Fans shout and cheer as John "Big Swingin" Cox enters the arena for the final bout during the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. "Brawl on the Bund," the fourth tournament in China since 2008, on the city's colonial-era waterfront boulevard, included an auction to raise money for Leo's Foundation, which provides healthcare for prematurely born children, and Sport for All, which teaches sports to underprivileged children

Julia "Judge, Jury and Jailor" Tailor, left, spars with Montse "Monster Munch" Aguirre during their bout at the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010.

Morgan Stanley's Andre "Boom-Boom" Bressan, left, spars with John "Big Swingin" Cox during the final bout at the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010

Fans shout and cheer as John "Big Swingin" Cox, unseen, enters the ring for the Brawl on the Bund boxing event in Shanghai, China, on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. "Brawl on the Bund," the fourth tournament in China since 2008, on the city's colonial-era waterfront boulevard, included an auction to raise money for Leo's Foundation, which provides healthcare for prematurely born children, and Sport for All, which teaches sports to underprivileged children.