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the FISE World Tour Preparation in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 18, 2024 - Amateurs exercise at a roller skating park in Shanghai, China, October 18, 2024.

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the FISE World Tour Preparation in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 18, 2024 - Amateurs exercise at a roller skating park in Shanghai, China, October 18, 2024.

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the FISE World Tour Preparation in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 18, 2024 - Amateurs exercise at a roller skating park in Shanghai, China, October 18, 2024.

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the FISE World Tour Preparation in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 18, 2024 - Amateurs exercise at a roller skating park in Shanghai, China, October 18, 2024.

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the FISE World Tour Preparation in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 18, 2024 - Amateurs exercise at a roller skating park in Shanghai, China, October 18, 2024.

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the FISE World Tour Preparation in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 18, 2024 - A roller skating park where amateurs exercise attracts teenagers in Shanghai, China, Oct 18, 2024.

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Over 20,000 take part in Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon

STORY: Over 20,000 take part in Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon SHOOTING TIME: May 25, 2024 DATELINE: May 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:00 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Ulan Bator International Marathon STORYLINE: The ninth edition of the Ulan Bator International Marathon commenced in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia on Saturday. A total of 20,451 professional runners and amateurs from 34 countries and regions participated in various categories, including the full marathon, half marathon, family marathon, and wheelchair marathon, as reported by the mayor's office of Ulan Bator. The primary objective of the marathon is to promote the development of running sports in Mongolia, engage runners and interested citizens, unlock the potential of teenagers and young people, foster endurance, and cultivate physical and spiritual well-being to help individuals achieve their goals. Additionally, the event aims to encourage citizens to incorporate daily physical activity into their lives.

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Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest

STORY: Have sand, art and fun in 2024 Texas SandFest SHOOTING TIME: April 21, 2024 DATELINE: April 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:04:35 LOCATION: PORT ARANSAS, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of seagulls flying at Texas SandFest 2. various of people taking photos with the large sand sculpture themed 2024 Texas SandFest 3. various of sculptors and sculptures 4. various of a 10-minute quick carving competition STORYLINE: With lots of sand, wind, sun and fun, the three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on April 21 in Port Aransas, Texas. The festival is family-oriented with various activities including on-site sand castle lessons for children aged between 6 and 12, as well as daily 10-minute quick care competitions. The event is the largest beach sand sculpture competition In the United States, according to the organizers, who divide the competitors into three types: master sculptors, semi-pro sculptors and amateurs. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Port Aransas, U.S. (XHTV)

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U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-PING-PONG DIPLOMACY-ANNIVERSARY

(231217) -- WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Liu Wei (1st R) and Ding Ning (1st L), both former world champions, play with table tennis amateurs in a friendly game during an event held by the Chinese Embassy in the United States to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy in Washington, D.C., the United States, Dec. 13, 2023. An event was held on Dec. 13 by the Chinese Embassy in the United States to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy. At the event in the embassy, a mixed-team friendly game was played to look back at history and renew the goodwill between the Chinese and American people. On Dec. 15, another commemorative event was held at Fremont in California as well. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231203) -- BEIJING, Dec. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 25, 2023 shows a view of the play "One Day" at a theater in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The performers are all amateurs including high school students, goods deliverers, office clerks, factory workers, doctors and nurses, and retired local residents. (Xinhua)

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Chinese tech company launches AI-powered Go robot

STORY: Chinese tech company launches AI-powered Go robot DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the robot 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Go player 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN HUI, Dean of Innovative Engineering Institute of SenseTime STORYLINE: Chinese artificial intelligence company SenseTime unveiled an AI-powered household Go robot Tuesday in Shanghai. Named "SenseRobot," it is equipped with a large number of selected exercises and human-machine game training at 20 levels. Priced at 3,799 yuan (534 U.S. dollars), the company says the robot can meet the demands of both amateurs and professionals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Go player "I'm an amateur fifth-dan player, so I selected the corresponding level to play against the robot. Its playing style is a bit different from human players, but its way inspired me." SenseTime says the new robot will only sell in the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN HUI, Dean of Innovative Engin

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8th annual Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon held in Mongolian capital

STORY: 8th annual Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon held in Mongolian capital DATELINE: June 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:30 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 8th annual Ulan Bator Int'l Marathon STORYLINE: The 8th edition of Ulan Bator International Marathon was held in Ulan Bator on Saturday. More than 20,000 professional runners and amateurs from 30 countries and regions competed in several categories, featuring the full marathon, half marathon, family marathon and wheelchair marathon, according to the mayor's press office of the Mongolian capital. The event aimed to develop running sports in Mongolia, encourage citizens to run and open up their inner resources and cultivate emotional and physical health education, Dolgorsuren Sumiybazar, mayor of the capital city, said at the opening ceremony of the annual event. The national capital closed its main roads to vehicles and opened them up to pedestrians and bikers to promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activities on the marathon d

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Railway model exhibition held in St. Petersburg

STORY: Railway model exhibition held in St. Petersburg DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:16 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: The 30th Russia Model Railway Exhibition is being held in St. Petersburg, Russia from March 26 to April 2. As one of the largest model exhibitions in Russia, this year's show brings together more than 300 railway and train models from more than 200 modelers or amateurs across the country. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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2023 Ski Track of Russia held in Moscow Oblast

STORY: 2023 Ski Track of Russia held in Moscow Oblast DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: SPORTS/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition and participants STORYLINE: 2023 Ski Track of Russia, an all-Russia mass skiing competition, kicked off on Saturday. According to the organizers, more than 10,000 people participated in the 10-km race in Moscow Oblast, western Russia. "Ski Track of Russia" is a winter sports competition that covers the largest area in Russia and also attracts the largest number of participants, athletes and amateurs. The event was first held in 1982, aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle. Along with the skiers, there are also Russian professional athletes, Olympic champions and sports veterans. The organizer selected the "fastest," "most beautiful," "oldest," "youngest" participants and "most athletic family." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Moscow. (XHTV)

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Russia hosts biggest sports event of year

STORY: Russia hosts biggest sports event of year DATELINE: Feb. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition STORYLINE: The "Russian Snowboard" cross-country skiing competition was held in Pargolovo Village, St. Petersburg on Saturday. The annual competition, which lasted for one day, was also held in more than 20 cities across the country at the same time, with a total of more than 10,000 participants. "Russian Snowboard" has been held since 1982 and is the biggest sports event in Russia. Skiers and amateurs who are over nine years old and have a health certificate can participate in the competition. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from St. Petersburg, Russia. (XHTV)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-VOLLEYBALL-AMATEURS

(230205) -- WINDHOEK, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A team poses for a photo during the annual Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) Volleyball for All tournament in Windhoek, Namibia, Feb. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Amateurs' passion for volleyball ignited in Namibia" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-VOLLEYBALL-AMATEURS

(230205) -- WINDHOEK, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players play volleyball during the annual Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) Volleyball for All tournament in Windhoek, Namibia, Feb. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Amateurs' passion for volleyball ignited in Namibia" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-VOLLEYBALL-AMATEURS

(230205) -- WINDHOEK, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players play volleyball during the annual Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) Volleyball for All tournament in Windhoek, Namibia, Feb. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Amateurs' passion for volleyball ignited in Namibia" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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(SP)NAMIBIA-WINDHOEK-VOLLEYBALL-AMATEURS

(230205) -- WINDHOEK, Feb. 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players play volleyball during the annual Deutscher Turn und Sportverein (DTS) Volleyball for All tournament in Windhoek, Namibia, Feb. 4, 2023. TO GO WITH "Amateurs' passion for volleyball ignited in Namibia" (Photo by Ndalimpinga Iita/Xinhua)

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Ballet dancing lessons for amateurs no longer for women only

OSAKA, Japan - Kiyoshi Kato (L) attends a ballet dancing lesson in late June 2010 as part of a private course for amateurs in Tokyo's Akihabara district.

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Japan wins Japan Open team competition

SAITAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Daisuke Takahashi, Takeshi Honda, Miki Ando and Mao Asada pose after winning the Japan Open figure skating team competition at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on May 14. Japan beat North America and Europe at the meet comprising a total of four men and women professionals and amateurs from each region.

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Two American teenage amateurs tied for lead in U.S. Women's Open

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colorado - American teenage amateur Morgan Pressel responds to the galleries during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Cherry Hills Country Club on June 25. She is tied for the lead with compatriot Michelle Wie and Karen Stupples of England.

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Two American teenage amateurs tied for lead in U.S. Women's Open

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colorado - American teenage amateur Michelle Wie watches her putt during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Cherry Hills Country Club on June 25. She is tied for the lead with compatriot Morgan Pressel and Karen Stupples of England.

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(SP)RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MARATHON

(220924) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Sept. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Two runners take selfies during an international marathon with professional athletes, amateurs, children and people with disabilities participating in competitions of different distances in Vladivostok, Russia, Sept. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Guo Feizhou)

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(SP)RUSSIA-VLADIVOSTOK-MARATHON

(220924) -- VLADIVOSTOK, Sept. 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Runners take part in an international marathon with professional athletes, amateurs, children and people with disabilities participating in competitions of different distances in Vladivostok, Russia, Sept. 24, 2022. (Xinhua/Guo Feizhou)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-LETHWEI TRAINING

(220525) -- YANGON, May 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Amateurs for Lethwei, also known as Myanmar traditional boxing, pratice at Nagar Man boxing club in Yangon, Myanmar, May 24, 2022. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-LETHWEI TRAINING

(220525) -- YANGON, May 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Amateurs for Lethwei, also known as Myanmar traditional boxing, pratice at Nagar Man boxing club in Yangon, Myanmar, May 24, 2022. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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(SP)MYANMAR-YANGON-LETHWEI TRAINING

(220525) -- YANGON, May 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Amateurs for Lethwei, also known as Myanmar traditional boxing, pratice at Nagar Man boxing club in Yangon, Myanmar, May 24, 2022. (Xinhua/U Aung)

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Two American teenage amateurs tied for lead in U.S. Women's Open

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colorado - American teenage amateur Morgan Pressel responds to the galleries during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Cherry Hills Country Club on June 25. She is tied for the lead with compatriot Michelle Wie and Karen Stupples of England. (Kyodo)

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Japan wins Japan Open team competition

SAITAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Daisuke Takahashi, Takeshi Honda, Miki Ando and Mao Asada pose after winning the Japan Open figure skating team competition at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on May 14. Japan beat North America and Europe at the meet comprising a total of four men and women professionals and amateurs from each region. (Kyodo)

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A Bunch Of Amateurs (2008)

Samantha Bond & Burt Reynolds Characters: Dorothy Nettle & Jefferson Steel Film: A Bunch Of Amateurs (UK 2008) Director: Andy Cadiff 17 November 2008 Date: 17 November 2008

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A Bunch Of Amateurs (2008)

Burt Reynolds Characters: Jefferson Steel Film: A Bunch Of Amateurs (UK 2008) Director: Andy Cadiff 17 November 2008 Date: 17 November 2008

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A Bunch Of Amateurs (2008)

Imelda Staunton, Alistair Petrie, Burt Reynolds & Derek Jacobi Characters: Mary,Rupert Twist,Jefferson Steel & Nigel Dewberry Film: A Bunch Of Amateurs (UK 2008) Director: Andy Cadiff 17 November 2008 Date: 17 November 2008

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A Bunch Of Amateurs (2008)

Imelda Staunton & Burt Reynolds Characters: Mary & Jefferson Steel Film: A Bunch Of Amateurs (UK 2008) Director: Andy Cadiff 17 November 2008 Date: 17 November 2008

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A Bunch Of Amateurs (2008)

Burt Reynolds Characters: Jefferson Steel Film: A Bunch Of Amateurs (UK 2008) Director: Andy Cadiff 17 November 2008 Date: 17 November 2008

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The Amateurs (2005)

Patrick Fugit, William Fichtner, Jeff Bridges & Tim Blake Nelson Characters: Emmett,Otis,Andy Sargentee & Barney Macklehatton Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

William Fichtner Characters: Otis Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

William Fichtner Characters: Otis Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Ted Danson, Joe Pantoliano & Jeff Bridges Characters: Moose,Some Idiot & Andy Sargentee Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Joe Pantoliano, Ted Danson, William Fichtner & Tim Blake Nelson Characters: Some Idiot,Moose & Otis Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Jeff Bridges & Judy Greer Characters: Andy Sargentee & Ellie Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Lauren Graham Characters: Peggy Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

William Fichtner, Ted Danson & Joe Pantoliano Characters: Otis,Moose & Some Idiot Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Patrick Fugit Characters: Emmett Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Ted Danson & William Fichtner Characters: Helen Tatelbaum Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Glenne Headly Characters: Helen Tatelbaum Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Ted Danson Characters: Moose Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Ted Danson, William Fichtner, Jeff Bridges, Tim Blake Nelson, Joe Pantoliano & Patrick Fugit Characters: Moose,Otis,Andy Sargentee,Barney Macklehatton,Some Idiot & Emmett Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Movie Poster Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005

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The Amateurs (2005)

Joe Pantoliano Characters: Some Idiot Film: The Amateurs; The Moguls (USA/DE 2005) Director: Michael Traeger 06 February 2005 Date: 06 February 2005