XXI Car Festival on October 25, 2009, in Medellin, Antioquia

Participants descend a hill on a homemade car during the XXI Car Festival on October 25, 2009, in Medellin, Antioquia Department, Colombia.

NASA | Earth Science Week: Melting Ice, Rising Seas

NASA | Earth Science Week: Melting Ice, Rising Seas

NASA | Earth Science Week 2009: Trailer 1

NASA | Earth Science Week 2009: Trailer 2

NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 3

NASA | Science for a Hungry World: Part 4

From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities

Power poles are seen beside the reservoir of Lake Grimselsee (front) and the Seeufereck dam near the central Swiss town of Guttannen in this August 26, 2008 file photo. The reservoir of Lake Raeterichsboden is seen in the background. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 26, 2008

An aerial view shows the Grande Dixence dam in Pralong, Sion in this February 3, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken February 3, 2009.

People walk on the Moiry dam near Grimentz in this August 25, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 25, 2009.

Aletsch glacier, the largest glacier in the Swiss Alps is seen in this August 18, 2007 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 18, 2007.

The Grande Dixence dam is pictured with the Lac des Dix in Pralong, near Sion in southern Switzerland in this August 16, 2008 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 16, 2008.

The Grande Dixence dam is pictured with the Lac des Dix in Pralong, near Sion in southern Switzerland in this August 16, 2008 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken August 16, 2008.

Andreas Bauder of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) checks his measurement instruments on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. Global warming poses a longer-term threat to the Swiss hydroelectric industry as the glaciers that help drive the turbines with meltwater are forecast to recede rapidly -- a pattern repeated from the Himalayas to the Andes. Picture taken September 9, 2009.

Andreas Bauder of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) checks his measurement instruments on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken September 9, 2009

Students of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) install measurement instruments on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken September 9, 2009.

Measurement instruments installed by students of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (EPFZ) are pictured on the Rhone glacier at Furka in this September 9, 2009 file photo. From the Himalayas to the Andes, faster-melting glaciers spell short-term opportunities -- and long-term risks -- for hydroelectric power and the engineering and construction industries it drives. The most widely used form of renewable energy globally, hydro meets more than half Switzerland's energy needs. As summers dry and glaciers that help drive turbines with meltwater recede, that share may eventually fall. Picture taken September 9, 2009

Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites which have already destroyed..

The flag of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) flies on October 3, 2009 at the ancient Roman archeological site of Stobi, in southeast Macedonia, 120 kms from the capital Skopje. Stobi has for years attracted numerous visitors, scientists and tourists, but also thieves. A large part of the area has yet to be excavated, so officials introduced a 24-hour security of the site. Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites which have already destroyed a number of locations, but the smugglers seem to be always a step ahead from the police.


Part of a Roman-era sculpture extracted in 2009 at the ancient Roman archeological site of Stobi, in southeast Macedonia, 120 kms from the capital Skopje is displayed at the site on October 3, 2009. Stobi has for years attracted numerous visitors, scientists and tourists, but also thieves. A large part of the area has yet to be excavated, so officials introduced a 24-hour security of the site. The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites which have already destroyed a number of locations, but the smugglers seem to be always a step ahead from the police.

The flag of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) flies on October 3, 2009 at the ancient Roman archeological site of Stobi, in southeast Macedonia, 120 kms from the capital Skopje. Stobi has for years attracted numerous visitors, scientists and tourists, but also thieves. A large part of the area has yet to be excavated, so officials introduced a 24-hour security of the site. Macedonia has vowed to put a halt to illegal excavations of archaeologic sites which have already destroyed a number of locations, but the smugglers seem to be always a step ahead from the police.

EXPLORING MACEDONIA

Hong Kong...ultraviolet (UV) index in their daily lives, particularly before engaging in outdoor activities

A girl stands under a water fountain in a Hong Kong park on October 17, 2009. According to a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Observatory and Department of Health, almost 70 percent of Hong Kong primary school students are aware of the ultraviolet (UV) index in their daily lives, particularly before engaging in outdoor activities. The survey also revealed that girls were more likely than boys to check the UV index and take protective measures. Weather figures released for September 2009 showed that the month was hotter and wetter than usual with the mean temperature 1.2 degrees above the normal of 27.6 degrees.


A man carries a child through a water fountain in a Hong Kong park on October 17, 2009. According to a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Observatory and Department of Health, almost 70 percent of Hong Kong primary school students are aware of the ultraviolet (UV) index in their daily lives, particularly before engaging in outdoor activities. The survey also revealed that girls were more likely than boys to check the UV index and take protective measures. Weather figures released for September 2009 showed that the month was hotter and wetter than usual with the mean temperature 1.2 degrees above the normal of 27.6 degrees.

Low cloudLow cloud hangs over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour on October 20, 2009. A replenishment of a northeast monsoon affecting the south China coastal areas is set to persist in the next few days before severe Typhoon Lupit is expected to enter the South China Sea later this week.

Documentary about Lahore(Punjab-Pakistan) Part 1 of 2

Documentary about Lahore(Punjab-Pakistan) Part 2 of 2

Alaska's rainiest city with an average of 160 inches per year, has been having an unusually mild, sunny October.

Evening light shines on a harbor in Saxman, Alaska on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. While the northern part of the state has been getting drenched lately, Ketchikan, Alaska's rainiest city with an average of 160 inches per year, has been having an unusually mild, sunny October. October is generally the rainiest month of the year in Ketchikan

Galungan day in Denpasar on the island of Bali on October 14, 2009

A young boy sits next to Balinese Hindu followers who pray at a temple during the Galungan day in Denpasar on the island of Bali on October 14, 2009. Galungan is Bali's most significant ritual as Hindu followers celebrated their 'Day of Victory' when god defeated evil

Balinese Hindu followers pray at a temple during the Galungan day in Denpasar on the island of Bali on October 14, 2009. Galungan is Bali's most significant ritual as Hindu followers celebrated their 'Day of Victory' when god defeated evil

EMHS Jet Marching Band Huntington Columbus Day Parade 2009

EMHS Jet Marching Band Huntington Columbus Day Parade 2009

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Westerly Columbus Day Parade 2009 5

Westerly Columbus Day Parade 2009 10

Westerly Columbus Day Parade 2009 2

Miami Carnival on October 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Carnival has been an annual event since 1984.

MIAMI - OCTOBER 11: People participate in the Miami Carnival on October 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Carnival has been an annual event since 1984. It has grown from a small neighborhood festival to an international event bringing live bands and calypsonians from the islands







People participate in the Miami Carnival on October 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Carnival has been an annual event since 1984. It has grown from a small neighborhood festival to an international event bringing live bands and calypsonians from the islands








Two dancers sit on the sidewalk as they take a break during the Miami Carnival on October 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Carnival has been an annual event since 1984. It has grown from a small neighborhood festival to an international event bringing live bands and calypsonians from the islands.

MIAMI - OCTOBER 11: People watch as dancers pass by during the Miami Carnival on October 11, 2009 in Miami, Florida. The Miami Carnival has been an annual event since 1984. It has grown from a small neighborhood festival to an international event bringing live bands and calypsonians from the islands.

Miami Childrens Carnival 2009

Machu Picchu, heritage sites around the world are under pressure as never before, according to a New York

(FILES)General view of the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu in the Peruvian department of Cusco, 23th June 2007. From vanishing Kyoto merchant houses to the tourist-inundated ruins of Machu Picchu, heritage sites around the world are under pressure as never before, according to a New York-based preservation group. The World Monuments Fund on October 6, 2009 released its biannual watch list of global architectural treasures at risk from urban development, tourism, neglect and bad planning. The 2010 list comprises 93 sites in 47 countries, including ancient structures but also 15 that were built in the 20th century and are already deemed endangered classics.

Mountain Coast Scuba - Machu Picchu - part 1 - 20min Slide Show, Inca Trail,Cuzco Peru

Mountain Coast Scuba - Machu Picchu - part 2 - 20min Slide Show, Inca Trail,Cuzco Peru

Machu Picchu, Cuzco to Lima, Peru 01

the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico,

Balloons fire their burners as they float past the launching field before sunrise on the first day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, October 3, 2009.

Pilot Cliff Keller inflates his balloon with hot air before takeoff at the start of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 3, 2009

A balloon fires its burner as it floats past the field before sunrise on the first day of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 3, 2009.

Balloons inflate for the morning mass ascension to open the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico, October 3, 2009

Balloon Fiesta 2009