Diving Queen 吴敏霞 (Wú Mǐnxiá), duly escorted by her boyfriend, took part today in the 上海崇明國際馬拉松 (Shànghǎi Chóngmíng International Marathon) and, any appearances to the contrary notwithstanding, she repeatedly waved the red flag to heaven. All photos:
吴敏霞 (Wú Mǐnxiá) microblogging studio.
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Robert James “Bobby” Fischer arriving in Reykjavík, Iceland on July 2, 1972 to play the World Chess Championship match — dubbed the “Match of the Century” — with Boris Vasilievich Spassky. Photo: Dagblaðið Vísir.
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Diving Queen 吴敏霞 (Wú Mǐnxiá) is never late, the photographer is simply early. Or maybe she is laughing because she thinks that her boyfriend thinks she is funny. Photo: @落幕纷飞2014.
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Jeremy Corbyn addresses supporters at a rally in London, England. Photo: Sean Smith for The Guardian.
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According to recent scientific studies, not only does it seem great white sharks do not seek out human prey, but there would be even some evidence that they dislike the taste. Photo: Lauren Smith.
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On July 27, 1976, Greg Louganis mounted a platform beneath the diving tower in Montreal, where an Olympic official hung a silver medal around his neck. Slightly higher stood Klaus Dibiasi of Italy, the gold-medal winner. Klaus Dibiasi, perhaps the greatest platform diver ever, leaned down and said: “In four years, you’ll be up here for the gold medal”.
Arnold Hano, “Greg Louganis: DIVING SENSATION AT 16”, Boy’s Life, August 1977, p. 28
In 1976 Klaus Dibiasi — nicknamed the “Blonde Angel” as well as “The Chairman” of the diving board — was already a legend and, due to injuries and age, he should have probably retired himself. Instead, he choose to ignore the objectivity of time and participate in the Olympic Games regardless of what would have been the result. I will never forget what he accomplished in Montreal: his “swan song” was perfection. Then he lived the life of a former athlete. He coached the Italian diving team, beared the flag of Italy at opening ceremonies of major events, and became member of the LEN as well as of the FINA. Time passes by, and nothing ever remains the same. Or maybe not. In 2014, I read a non-sporting news about him which touched me deeply: the Anzio Hospital announced that Klaus Dibiasi, the diving legend, “had generously donated his femoral head just to help other sufferers”. The Blonde Angel flies again!
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Don’t forget, tomorrow’s the day of the Associazione Culturale “Il Delta della Luna”’s afternoon Fischerandom chess meeting (so doesn’t miss it!), while the year-end youth chess960 tournament will be held at our place on Saturday, May 6, 2017, starting at 16,30. For registering and further details, please contact us.
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Manila, Philippines: The Commission on Human Rights uncovers a secret cell at a police station where alleged drug suspects claim to have been detained without ventilation or light. Photo: Jes Aznar/Getty Images.
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Jeremy Corbyn talks to party members and activists in Warrington, England on Sunday, April 23. Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.
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Karlsruhe, Germany: Two ferris wheels erected in the memory of Karl Drais, who was born in the city on 29 April 1785 and invented the running machine, a predecessor to the bicycle. Photo: Uli Deck/AP.
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Facial recognition software installed in 北京 (Běijīng) convenience to crack down on people taking large amounts of toilet paper. [Read more].
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Those in need of paper must stand in front of a high-definition camera for three seconds. Photo: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images.
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Please, Missus Edna Mode, don’t get too hungry! No one wants to take away your brand! I cannot but repeat over and over again that any similarity with fictitious events or characters is purely coincidental.
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The day after the end of the 15th Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival (on February 3, 2017), the photographer Jose Huwaidi took a photo shoot of four-time Women’s World Chess Champion 侯逸凡 (Hóu Yìfán) savouring the gentle salty breeze of Catalan Bay on the Gibraltar Rock. Both the photographer and the model are engaged and sponsored by a double on-line cartel: the Danish trading platform tradimo.com and the Western chess platform chess24.com. For other pictures, please see https://joshfilm.myportfolio.com/models. All photos © Jose Huwaidi.
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A protest held outside the Department of Health in Dublin, Ireland last week against plans to grant ownership of the National Maternity Hospital to the Sisters of Charity religious order. Photo: Niall Carson/PA.
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“This is a horrible suit, darling. You can’t be seen in this. I won’t allow it. Fifteen years ago, maybe, but now? Feh!”.
Edna Mode, The Incredibles
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London, England: Amnesty International activists dressed as the Statue of Liberty demonstrate outside the U.S. embassy. Amnesty marked Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office with a protest highlighting human rights violations reportedly made during his administration. Photo: Andy Rain/EPA.
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São Paulo, Brazil: Statues are adorned with ear protectors to mark the 22nd anniversary of the International Noise Awareness Day, an annual event (last fell on April 26, 2017) encouraging people to combat noise pollution. Photo: 新华通讯社 (Xīnhuá News Agency)/Barcroft Images.
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Jeremy Corbin protesting against apartheid and in favour of Nelson Mandela and the African National Congress (ANC) outside the South African embassy in London, United Kingdom in 1984. Photo credit: Telesur.
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Needless to say (but let’s say it anyway), you might have been certain that Olympic Goddess 吴敏霞 (Wú Mǐnxiá) would have picked up Edna’s defiant challenge just for the sake of taming Mrs. Mode’s restless heart and bring her a lasting happiness. All photos:
馮昱 (Féng Yù)/吴敏霞 (Wú Mǐnxiá) microblogging studio.
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Just a memo to remind you that the Associazione Culturale “Il Delta della Luna” will participate in the 19th International Dance Festival “Vetrina Scuole di Danza AICS”, which will be staged at the Teatro Verdi, Via Ghibellina, 99, 50122 Florence, on Sunday, May 7, 2017, starting at 20,00.
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“Supermodels. Heh! Nothing super about them... spoiled, stupid little stick figures with poofy lips who think only about themselves”.
Edna Mode, The Incredibles
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London, England: Jeremy Corbyn pretends to use a stethoscope with 2-year-old Haroon, after he met NHS nurses, student nurses and midwives to discuss Labour’s three point election guarantee for NHS staff, at the Florence Nightingale Museum, St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, England. Photo: Stefan Rousseau/PA.
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Rome, Italy: A cap is blown towards Pope Francis during his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Photo: Scavuzzo/Shutterstock.
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“God is not afraid of new things”.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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