Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label photography. Show all posts

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Pictures of the Day

A statue is saved after Italy’s earthquake, Tibetans protest a Chinese court ruling, the annual White House Easter Egg Roll and more...
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My personal favorite...


A British boy posed with a water gun in front of Thai soldiers in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva said the military campaign to end antigovernment protests at the Government House is “nearly complete.” (Vincent Yu/Associated Press)

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

The 2009 Inauguration Photo Book.

Photobucket has been selected as the online photo destination for the Barack Obama 2009 Presidential Inaugural Book. Learn more about the Inaugural Book Project

The 2009 Inauguration Book is unlike any other in history. President Obama wants to include you. Upload your photo showing how you experienced this historic inauguration. Be sure to add a description to your photo that tells your personal story.

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Sunday, January 18, 2009

A rainbow over the northern Gaza Strip…

capt_a2ac4c29c15446dabc5d893d09b52d8a_aptopix_mideast_israel_palestinians_jrl122 A rainbow is seen over the northern Gaza Strip, from the Israel-Gaza Border, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009. Israeli troops in the Gaza Strip were ordered to hold their fire early Sunday after Israel announced a unilateral cease-fire meant to end three devastating weeks of war against militants who have terrorized southern Israel with rocket barrages. But hours after the truce took hold, militants fired rocket salvoes into two Israeli communities, threatening to reignite the violence.

(AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Israeli troops invade Gaza - Yahoo! News Photos

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

The State of 9.9 Million Refugees Worldwide [Infographic]

Wars, famine, and natural disasters are just a few of the reasons people are forced to leave their homes and flee their countries. Around the world, millions of refugees are waiting, sometimes for a lifetime, to return home. Here is a look at who they are.

View Seeking Refuge: A Glance at Refugees Worldwide





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Thursday, November 27, 2008

Most Amazing Snow Sculptures (PICS)



Some people make a snowman while others make real pieces of art from the same material.

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10 Memorable Thanksgiving Snapshots Of U.S. Presidents

On every Thanksgiving, the U.S. President pardons a turkey that is to be selected as the National Thanksgiving Turkey. This tradition roots back to the days of Honest Abe Lincoln.
The tradition supposedly started when Abe Lincoln’s son became friends with a turkey that was supposed to be dinner. Lincoln’s son convinced him to spare it.

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Friday, November 7, 2008

The next President of the United States [PICS]

The pictures found at the link below are so awesome I thought I'd share. I happen to like this one alot...



In a vote of historic proportions yesterday, Senator Barack Obama became President-Elect of the United States of America with a 52% majority in the popular vote, and more than 349 electoral votes. Over two years of campaigning was resolved with a record voter turnout, as the Republican candidate John McCain conceded graciously.

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Thursday, November 6, 2008

700 Covers For Obama From Around The World

Two of my favorites out of this awesome collage of 700 newspapers with headlines from President Barack Obama's historic victory during the 2008 elections.





700 newspaper front pages from all over the world, the day after Barack Obama was elected 44th president of the United States.

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Photo Gallery: Obama's Historic Triumph

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In India, a sand sculpture of US President-elect Barack Obama has become quite an attraction. India hailed Obama's "extraordinary journey" to the White House.

Photo Gallery: Obama's Historic Triumph - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International