July 19, 2009

Gorgeous underwater world in N Philippines

A lion fish rests on a wreck in the popular diving site of Sabang in Puerto Galera, the northern Philippines, on July 22, 2009. The Philippines is blessed with rich halobios diversity. The archipelago waters hosts 330 freshwater and 2995 marine fish species.

A diver looks at a porcupive fish in the popular diving site of Sabang in Puerto Galera, the northern Philippines, on July 22, 2009.

A diver looks at a school of fish at 19 meters depth in the popular diving coast of Sabang in Puerto Galera, the northern Philippines, on July 22, 2009. The Philippines is blessed with rich halobios diversity. The archipelago waters hosts 330 freshwater and 2995 marine fish species.

A clown fish hides in a live coral to evade divers in the popular diving site of Sabang in Puerto Galera, the northern Philippines, on July 22, 2009

Two clown fish hide in a live coral to evade divers in the popular diving site of Sabang in Puerto Galera, the northern Philippines, on July 22, 2009.
(Xinhua/Xu Lingui)

Visitors dressed as DC Comics' (L to R) Hourman, Atom and Flash walk during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 24, 2009. The convention runs from July 23 to July 26

Visitors wear 3D glasses as they watch a preview of the upcoming movie "Avatar" during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 23, 2009. The convention runs from July 23 to July 26.

Visitors Dan Rutherford (R) and Kelly Bailey, dressed respectively like The Mad Hatter and Alice Kingsley from "Alice in Wonderland," pose during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 23, 2009. The convention runs July 23-26.

Two visitors wear masks from movie "V for Vendetta" as they walk during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 23, 2009. The convention runs July 23-26.

Visitor Genevieve Nylen, dressed as the character of Corpse Bride from the movie "Corpse Bride," poses during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 23, 2009. The convention runs July 23-26

An artist rendition from the upcoming movie "TRON 2.0" is shown during a panel discussion during the 40th annual Comic Con Convention in San Diego July 23, 2009. The convention runs from July 23 to July 26.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Festival-goers enjoy a mud bath at the 34th Paleo music festival in Nyon July 24, 2009.

A festival-goer poses after enjoying a mud bath at the 34th Paleo music festival in Nyon July 24,2009.

Festival-goers kiss after a mud bath at the 34th Paleo music festival in Nyon July 24, 2009.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Jermaine Jackson makes a speech during an award ceremony in Zwentendorf in Lower Austria July 24, 2009. Jackson received the SAVE THE WORLD AWARD 2009 on behalf of his late brother Michael Jackson tonight.

Jermaine Jackson (R) performs with the Pointer Sisters June, Ruth and Anita on stage during an award ceremony in Zwentendorf in Lower Austria July 24, 2009. Jackson received the SAVE THE WORLD AWARD 2009 on behalf of his late brother Michael Jackson tonight.

Jermaine Jackson performs on stage during an award ceremony in Zwentendorf in Lower Austria July 24, 2009. Jackson received the SAVE THE WORLD AWARD 2009 on behalf of his late brother Michael Jackson tonight.

Jermaine Jackson performs on stage during an award ceremony in Zwentendorf in Lower Austria July 24, 2009. Jermaine Jackson received the SAVE THE WORLD AWARD 2009 on behalf of his late brother Michael Jackson tonight.

Jermajesty Jackson (L) holds an honorary trophy next to his brother Jaffer as it rains during an award ceremony in Zwentendorf in Lower Austria July 24, 2009. Their father Jermaine Jackson received the SAVE THE WORLD AWARD 2009 on behalf of his late brother Michael Jackson tonight.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Dancers perform the musical play "Burn The Floor" during the media preview in the Longacre Theare on Broadway in New York, the United States, July 24, 2009. The sizzling Latin and Ballroom dance that has thrilled audiences around the globe will be staged in the Longacre Theare on Broadway from July 25.

Actors, producers and directors of the musical play "Burn The Floor" have a group photo taken during the media preview in the Longacre Theare on Broadway in New York, the United States, July 24, 2009. The sizzling Latin and Ballroom dance that has thrilled audiences around the globe will be staged in the Longacre Theare on Broadway from July 25.

Dancers perform the musical play "Burn The Floor" during a media preview in the Longacre Theare on Broadway in New York, the United States, July 24, 2009. The sizzling Latin and Ballroom dance that has thrilled audiences around the globe will be staged in the Longacre Theare on Broadway from July 25.
(Xinhua/Wang Jiangang)

Dinara Safina of Russia reacts during her match against Amelie Mauresmo of France at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, June 29, 2009.

BELGRADE, July 24 -- World No. 1 Dinara Safina of Russia breezed past Italian Maria Elena Camerin 6-3, 6-0 to reach the Slovenia Open semifinals in Portoroz on Friday.

Safina will next take on Italy's Alberta Brianti, who beat France's Camille Pin 6-3 6-2.

Swiss Stefanie Voegele eliminated Rossana De Los Rios of Paraguay 6-1, 6-1. Defending champion Sara Errani of Italy crushed Croatia's Petra Martic 6-1, 6-1 and will meet Voegele.
(Xinhua)

Guo Jingjing (R) and Wu Minxia of China show their medal and mascot during the awarding ceremony for Women's 3m Synchro Springboard final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy July 24, 2009. Guo and Wu claimed gold with 348.00 points.

ROME, July 23 -- Olympic champion Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia of China won their fourth women's 3-meter synchronized diving world title at the world championships here on Friday.

Guo, who won her fifth consecutive world 3m springboard title on Tuesday, has also won the synchronized event for the fifth time in a row. She won the event with Wu in the worlds in 2001, 2003 and 2007 and with Li Ting in 2005.

Guo had won the 3m springboard in the last two Olympic Games. She also teamed with Wu to win Olympic synchronized title twice.

Guo and Wu, who won the last two Olympic synchro titles, collected 348.00 points from their five dives.

Italy's Tania Cagnotto and Francesca Dallape delighted the home crowd by taking a surprise silver medal with a score of 329.70.

The Russian pair of Julia Pakhalina, who won the one-metre springboard gold on Sunday, and Anastasia Pozdniakova recovered from a botched fourth dive to claim bronze.

Guo Jingjing (R) and Wu Minxia of China wave to the crowd during the awarding ceremony for the women's 3m synchro springboard final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 24, 2009. Guo and Wu won the gold medal with 348.00 points.

Guo Jingjing (R) and Wu Minxia of China react during the awarding ceremony for the women's 3m synchro springboard final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 24, 2009. Guo and Wu won the gold medal with 348.00 points.

Guo Jingjing/Wu Minxia of China compete during the women's 3m synchro springboard final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 24, 2009. Guo and Wu won the gold medal with 348.00 points.5

Guo Jingjing and Wu Minxia of China compete during Women's 3m Synchro Springboard final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy July 24, 2009. Guo and Wu claimed gold with 348.00 points.

NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers shows his shooting skill during an event in Hong Kong, south China, July 24, 2009. Bryant was in Hong Kong as part of his Asia tour.

NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers throws a present to the spectators during an event in Hong Kong, south China, July 24, 2009.

NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers shows his moves to a young player in Hong Kong, south China, July 24, 2009. Bryant was in Hong Kong as part of his Asia tour.

NBA basketball player Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers gestures to the spectators during an event in Hong Kong, south China, July 24, 2009. Bryant was in Hong Kong as part of his Asia tour.
(Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai)

Bubbles holds a photo with Michael Jackson.

　 BEIJING, July. 24 -- It is an open secret that wealthy people may often sign their money over to their pets leaving close relatives with nothing.

Michael Jackson's pet chimpanzee Bubbles has become the richest chimp in the world after the pop idol had signed $2 million away to Bubbles. Jackson’s relatives said that Bubbles had his own bed, that he would sit at one table with the pop star and that the chimp could even use his private toilet.

Michael Jackson with Bubbles.

Bubbles holds a photo with Michael Jackson.
Source: CCTV.com

China's He Chong wins 3m springboard gold at worlds

ROME, July 23 -- Olympic champion He Chong of China won the gold on the men's 3-meter springboard at the world championships here on Thursday.

He fought off a late challenge from American Troy Dumais to win with a total of 505.20. Dumais was second on 498.40.

He Chong of China poses during the awarding ceremony after the Men's 3m Springboard Final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 23, 2009. He Chong claimed the champion with 505.20 points.

Canada's former champion Alexandre Despatie, third placer in the synchronised 3-meter event with Reuben Ross, won a second bronze.

China's Zhang Xinhua, silver winner with in the 1-meter springboard, finished fourth.

He Chong of China performs during the Men's 3m Springboard Final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 23, 2009. He Chong won the gold medal with 505.20 points.

He Chong of China, Troy Dumais of U.S., Alexandre Despatie show their medals during the awarding ceremony after the Men's 3m Springboard Final in the 13th FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, July 23, 2009. He Chong won the gold medal with 505.20 points. Troy Dumais and Alexandre Despatie respectively won the silver and bronze medal with 498.40 and 490.30 points.
(Xinhua)

Members of Spain's team compete during the Free Combination Synchronised Swimming Final at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships in Rome, July 22, 2009. Spain's team won the gold medal with 98.333 points.

ROME, July 22 -- Spain performed a rockin' routine to Led Zeppelin and finally claimed gold in synchronized swimming, winning the free combination at the world championships here on Wednesday.

Taking advantage of Russia's absence, the Spaniards put together a high-energy routine that received scores ranging from 9.7 to 9.9 for a total of 98.333 points. China took the silver with 97.667 and Canada claimed the bronze with 96.167.

The Spaniards fired the crowd up by performing to "Stairway to Heaven", even breaking out a little air guitar on another sweltering day at the Foro Italico.

Members of Spain's team compete during the Free Combination Synchronised Swimming Final at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships in Rome, July 22, 2009. Spain's team won the gold medal with 98.333 points.

Spain has struggled to get beyond second place in synchro. At the last world championships in Melbourne two years ago, the country earned four silvers and two bronzes, but no gold. It was the same story at the Beijing Olympics, where the Spaniards took silver behind the Russians in both events.

The trend continued in Rome, with Spain settling for silver in the first three events, each time behind Russia. But the sport's dominant nation didn't enter the free combination, finally providing a little drama.

Then again, in a sport where the hierarchy often seems set even before the competition begins, it was to be expected that Spain would take over with Russia on the sideline.

The home Italians had their second fourth-place showing of the championships, losing out to the Canadians by a half-point.

Canada, which was shut out of the medals at the last three world championships, earned its second medal in Rome. Marie-Pier Boudreau-Gagnon won bronze in the solo technical.

Members of China's team compete during the Free Combination Synchronised Swimming Final at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships in Rome, July 22, 2009. China's team took the silver medal with 97.667 points.

Members of Canada's team wave to the audience after the Free Combination Synchronised Swimming Final at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships in Rome, July 22, 2009. Canada's team took the bronze medal with 96.167 points.

Members of the Spanish (C), Chinese (L) and Canadian teams pose during the awarding ceremony after the Free Combination Synchronised Swimming Final at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships in Rome, July 22, 2009. Spain's team won the gold medal with 98.333 points. China's team and Canada's team respectively won the silver medal and bronze medals with 97.667 and 96.167 points.
(Xinhua)

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Gorgeous underwater world in N Philippines

40th annual Comic Con Convention held in San Diego

Festival-goers enjoy mud bath at 34th Paleo music festival

Jermaine Jackson receive award on behalf of Michael Jackson

Sizzling Latin and Ballroom dance to stage on Broadway

World No. 1 Safina reaches Slovenia Open last four

China's Guo wins fifth straight world synchro title

Kobe Bryant runs drills in Hong Kong to start China tour

Michael Jackson's Bubbles becomes world's richest chimp

China's He Chong wins 3m springboard gold at worlds

Spain wins gold in synchronized swimming at worlds

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