September 06, 2009

Monarchy Spring 2010 collection displayed at NY Fashion Week

A model presents a creation from the Monarchy Spring 2010 collection during New York Fashion Week September 11, 2009.

A model presents a creation from the Monarchy Spring 2010 collection during New York Fashion Week September 11, 2009.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Tracey Raver captures a newborn's expression as it dozes in a spotted woolly hat.

BEIJING, Sept. 11 -- Photographs of babies are always cute, but this series of images by an American photographer take adorable to a new level.

Tracy Raver, who describes her style as simple and casual, captures newborns while they are sleeping.

Swaddled in soft woollens or nestled in baskets, the tiny infants are photographed when they are just weeks old.

Props like blankets and baskets are used for the photographs, taken when the babies are just weeks old.

A newborn sleeping in a fruit bowl lined with fleece takes adorable to a new level.

Adorable baby snap.

A 12-day-old curls up on top of his feet, while another, with fluffy dark hair, smiles as he dreams.

Precious little face.

Tracey Raver and her adorable newborn photo.
(Source: CCTV.com)

Speedy: Sarah the cheetah is officially the fastest mammal on land after
running 100m in just 6.13 seconds.

BEIJING, Sept. 11 -- Sarah the cheetah has broken the land speed record for mammals by running 100 metres in 6.13 seconds.

This is three seconds faster than Bolt's human record-breaking run in Berlin last month.

Sarah's time was even more impressive because she is eight - positively middle-aged for a big cat like her.

The cheetah had three attempts at breaking the record of 6.19 for the 100 metres, set by another cheetah in 2001.

On her first try she smashed it, running 6.16 seconds.

Then she did even better, setting her new record and hitting a top speed of 60mph. On her third attempt, despite a 15-minute break to rest her paws, she dawdled along in 6.33.

Though explosive, Sarah's run failed to reach the top cheetah speed of 70mph. The cats can accelerate to that speed in three seconds thanks to their enlarged heart and lungs. They also use their tails as rudders, allowing them to make faster turns.

While cheetahs may the fastest land mammals, they have some way to go to beat the speediest birds.

Peregrine falcons can hit 200mph in their dives.

Usain who? The proud eight-year-old poses with keepers at the zoo.

Fast-paced: The spotted creature took to the race course at
Cincinnati Zoo in America yesterday.

Almost there: Sarah broke her first time of 6.16 seconds on her
second run and even caught up with the lure.
( Source: CCTV.com)

Families of the victims of the 9/11 attacks gathered at the annual ceremony on Friday to remember those who lost their lives in the attacks, which killed more than 2,700 people with the destruction of the World Trade Center.

People hold up pictures of a victim of the 9/11 attacks during the eighth anniversary commemoration of the attacks at the Ground Zero in New York Sept. 11, 2009. Families of the victims gathered at the annual ceremony to remember those who lost their lives in the attacks, which killed more than 2,700 people with the destruction of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

A woman holds a bouquet to pay tribute to the victims of the 9/11 attacks during the eighth anniversary commemoration of the attacks at the Ground Zero in New York Sept. 11, 2009.

Photo taken on Sept. 11, 2009 shows the construction site of the new World Trade Center in New York, the U.S.. The eighth anniversary commemoration of the 9/11 attacks is held at the Ground Zero in New York on Friday to remember those who lost their lives in the attacks, which killed more than 2,700 people with the destruction of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Joonkoo Kang (R) holds his son's picture, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, during the eighth anniversary remembrance of the attacks at the Ground Zero in New York, Sept. 11, 2009.

A woman prays for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks during the eighth anniversary commemoration of the attacks at the Ground Zero in New York Sept. 11, 2009.

Family members of the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks pay tribute at the reflecting pool during the eighth anniversary remembrance of the attacks at the Ground Zero in New York, Sept. 11, 2009.

A woman holds a bouquet and her son's picture, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, during the eighth anniversary remembrance of the attacks at the Ground Zero in New York, Sept. 11, 2009.

The eighth anniversary commemoration of the 9/11 attacks is held at the Ground Zero in New York, the U.S., Sept. 11, 2009.
(Xinhua/Gu Xinrong)

Former NBA player and 2009 inductee Michael Jordan speaks during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts September 11, 2009.

Former NBA player and 2009 inductee Michael Jordan becomes emotional as his presenter, Hall of Fame player John Thompson, looks on during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts September 11, 2009.

Former NBA player and 2009 inductee Michael Jordan (L) hugs his presenter, Hall of Fame player John Thompson, during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts September 11, 2009.

Former NBA player and 2009 inductee Michael Jordan (L) talks to his Hall of Fame coach at the University of North Carolina Dean Smith during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts September 11, 2009.

Former NBA player and 2009 inductee Michael Jordan speaks during the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts September 11, 2009.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter raises his fist after hitting a single in the second inning for his 2,722 hit breaking Lou Gehrig's record for most hits ever by a Yankee in the Yankees' MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, September 11, 2009.

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a single in the second inning for his 2,722 hit, breaking Lou Gehrig's record for most hits ever by a Yankee, in the Yankees' MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York, September 11, 2009.

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter tips his cap after hitting a single in the second inning for his 2,722 hit, breaking Lou Gehrig's record for most hits ever by a Yankee, in the Yankees' MLB American League baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York September 11, 2009.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo

A security guard walks in Arthur Ashe Stadium as heavy rainfall delays the matches of the US Open tennis tournament in New York, the U.S., Sept. 11, 2009.

Court workers dry up the court in Arthur Ashe Stadium as heavy rainfall delays the matches of the US Open tennis tournament in New York, the U.S., Sept. 11, 2009.

Two spectators shelter under an umbrella while sitting on stand in the in Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, the U.S., Sept. 11, 2009.

Heavy rainfalls delay the matches of the US Open tennis tournament in the in Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York, the U.S., Sept. 11, 2009.
(Xinhua/Shen Hong)

Sweden's Olof Mellberg (L) and Malta's Jamie Pace (R) jump for the ball during their World Cup 2010 qualifier at Ta' Qali National Stadium outside Valletta September 9, 2009.

Sweden's Samuel Holmen (7) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (10) get into a tangle with Malta's Jamie Pace (18) and Brian Said (on ground) during their 2010 World Cup Group One qualifier at Ta' Qali National Stadium outside Valletta September 9, 2009.

Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic (top) leaps over Malta's Brian Said during their World Cup 2010 qualifier soccer match at Ta' Qali National Stadium, outside Valletta, September 9, 2009.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

Germany's national soccer team players celebrate with the trophy after winning their UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match against England in Helsinki September 10, 2009.

Germany's Kim Kulig (L), Celia Okoyino da Mbabi (C) and Fatmire Bajramaj celebrate with the trophy after winning their UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match against England in Helsinki September 10, 2009.

The German team celebrate after defeating England 6-2 in the UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match in Helsinki September 10, 2009.

Germany's national soccer team captain Birgit Prinz (C) holds the trophy after winning their UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match against England in Helsinki September 10, 2009.

Germany's women's national soccer team poses prior to their UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match against England in Helsinki September 10, 2009. (Top, L-R) Simone Laudehr, Annike Krahn, Nadine Angerer, Kerstin Garefrekes, Birgit Prinz and Linda Bresonik. (Bottom, L-R) Inka Grings, Melanie Behringer, Saskia Bartusiak, Babett Peter and Kim Kulig.

The England team pose for their team photograph before their UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match against Germany in Helsinki September 10, 2009. Players are (top row L-R) Faye White, Jill Scott, Rachel Brown, Katie Chapman, Casey Stoney, Karen Carney (bottom row L-R) Anita Asante, Alex Scott, Eriola Alouko, Fara Williams, Kelly Smith.

Germany's Nadine Angerer dives to save a shot during their UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match in Helsinki September 10, 2009.

Germany's Inka Gings celebrates after scoring during their UEFA women's Euro 2009 final soccer match against England in Helsinki September 10, 2009.
(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)

olympic spirit

Monarchy Spring 2010 collection displayed at NY Fashion Week

Sweet dreams: The cutest baby pictures you'll ever see

Sarah the cheetah, the world's quickest cat

U.S. marks 8th anniversary of 9/11

Michael Jordan enshrined at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Derek Jeter breaks record for NY Yankee's most hits ever

Rain washes out U.S. Open play

Sweden beats Malta 1-0 in World Cup qualifier

Germany wins UEFA women's Euro 2009 final

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