Nov 19, 2009 -
A sommelier pours a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau at an open air wine spa in Japan. The crowd, which may or may not be of drinking age, looks like it's having a fabulous time. I think I know where I'm going on my next vacation!
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Nov 18, 2009 -
The Victoria's Secret angels invaded Times Square today to practice their poses and celebrate the return of Victoria's Secret Fashion Show to New York City. The show airs on Dec. 1.
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Nov 16, 2009 -
A stone carving of President Obama is on sale in Shanghai, China, along with carvings of celebrities like Will Smith, Tom Cruise, and Katie Holmes. Obama will be meeting with both ordinary citizens and Chinese leaders in Shanghai and Beijing starting today. As you can tell from these photos, creative vendors in China are ready to capitalize on Obama's visit.
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Nov 12, 2009 -
Participants warmed up in downtown Sydney today, getting ready for their attempt to break the world record for largest swimwear parade. The current world record is 281 marchers, and it's estimated that about 1,000 people dressed in swimwear paraded in Sydney today. It's probably safe to say that they secured a new record.
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Nov 05, 2009 -
More color and less skin filled the runways yesterday during the first day of Pakistan's Fashion Week, an event that will feature over 30 Pakistani designers. The organizers had to push back the four-day event twice due to security fears, but at last the beautiful show must go on. Check out these gorgeous photos.
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Oct 23, 2009 -
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, all-male ballet group Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, also known as "The Trocks," has taken a trip to Australia. The talented group, founded in New York City in 1974, performs parodies of classical ballet in drag. During their 35-year run, the dancers have put on productions around the world, even doing a show for Prince Charles.
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Oct 20, 2009 -
Women competing for Argentina's Miss Pole Dance Sudamerica 2009 performed in downtown Buenos Aires yesterday. Pole dancing competitions have taken off in the US too, and some of you previously took issue with the fact that a highly sexualized activity is now a competitive sport. Still, you have to admit that these women are showing off some serious skill.
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Oct 19, 2009 -
Jessica Watson, 16, set sail yesterday from Sydney Harbor hoping to become the youngest person to sail around the world solo, non-stop, and without any assistance. If all goes according to plan, she will spend 230 days at sea on her yacht, named Ella's Pink Lady, and travel 23,000 nautical miles. Good luck, Jessica!
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Oct 15, 2009 -
Berlin's Festival of Lights, which runs October 14-25, features the illumination of about 50 landmarks across the city. Lighting artists set their sights and lights on Berlin's Cathedral Church, Schloss Charlottenburg Palace and trees along Unter Den Linden Avenue, just to name a few lucky spots.
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Oct 12, 2009 -
Gay rights activists carried a rainbow flag at the US Capitol Building during yesterday's National Equality March. Thousands gathered in Washington DC to push the Obama administration and congress to live up to their promises to advance civil rights for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Americans. The demonstrators called for marriage equality and the end to Don't Ask, Don't Tell.
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