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(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyanzin Drakpa and his team members make a curtain call after performances in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 4, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-TALK SHOW (CN)

(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyanzin Drakpa (R) and a team member check scripts of a talk show in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 4, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-TALK SHOW (CN)

(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyanzin Drakpa performs during his talk show in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 4, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-TALK SHOW (CN)

(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Audiences laugh during a Tibetan language talk show in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 4, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-TALK SHOW (CN)

(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyanzin Drakpa checks procedures of his talk show in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 4, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-TALK SHOW (CN)

(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyanzin Drakpa interacts with audiences during his talk show in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 4, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-TALK SHOW (CN)

(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Team members set up a poster of talk show in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-TALK SHOW (CN)

(240208) -- LHASA, Feb. 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nyanzin Drakpa's talk show team record a promotion video in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024. Nyanzin Drakpa, a senior at the Communication University of China, set up a Tibetan-language talk show team in the summer of 2021, hoping to get more people to watch Tibetan language talk shows. On the stage, Nyanzin Drakpa is a witty stand-up comedian. Behind the scenes, he's the backbone of the team. Every time before the show, he and his team members come to the venue in advance to adjust the equipment and rehearse. "We welcome everyone who likes talk shows with open arms, and hope that the shows will live up to their expectations," said Nyanzin Drakpa. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang (L) checks a piece of raw jade with his apprentice at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvi

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang checks a piece of raw jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu ha

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang (L) instructs an apprentice at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu h

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang checks a piece of raw jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu ha

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang conceives his next moves on an unfinished work at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings,

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang reads at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has trained over 100 ja

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo taken on Jan. 23, 2024 shows jade carving artworks displayed at the exhibition room of Liu Xiaoqiang's studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the pote

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang carves a piece of jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has tr

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CHINA-HENAN-ZHENPING-JADE CARVING-INHERITOR (CN)

(240127) -- ZHENPING, Jan. 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Liu Xiaoqiang carves a piece of jade at his studio in Zhenping County of Nanyang City, central China's Henan Province, Jan. 23, 2024. The Zhenping jade carving is a traditional folk art originated from Zhenping County, with Dushan jade as its primary raw material. Through more than 10 procedures, ranging from material selection, designing to carving, the raw jade is ultimately transformed into exquisite artwork that strike a delicate harmony between the natural beauty of the raw jade and its given form. Liu Xiaoqiang, a 51-year-old jade carver, is a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage inheritor of Zhenping jade carving art, acknowledged in 2021. Many of his works are displayed at the exhibition room of his studio, including finely carved landscapes, lifelike flowers and birds, and witty figurines, each with a unique style. "All the beautiful things in the world have the potential to be transformed into Zhenping jade carvings," Liu said. Liu has tr

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Hakone tram conductor popular for his witty comments

HAKONE, Japan - Photo taken Nov. 26, 2013 at the Hakone-Yumoto Station shows Shinya Ochiai, a conductor on the Hakone Tozan Railway Co.'s mountain tram in Kanagawa Prefecture who is popular for his witty explanations.

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Essayist Yonehara dies at 56

TOKYO, Japan - Mari Yonehara (file photo), a writer known for witty essays based on her experience as a Russian translator, died of ovarian cancer at her home in Kanagawa Prefecture on May 25, sources close to her said May 29. She was 56.

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Germany's Garbrecht-Enfeldt wins 1,000-m World Cup speed skating

HARBIN, China - Monique Garbrecht-Enfeldt of Germany poses after winning the women's 1,000 meters in the World Cup speed skating event in Harbin, China on Dec. 14. Aki Tonoike of Japan (L) won second and Chris Witty of the U.S. took third.

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Witty of U.S. wins women's 1,000-meter speed skating

SALT LAKE CITY, United Stated - Chris Witty of the United States responds to cheers from the stands after posting a world and Olympic record to win the women's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games on Feb. 17.

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Speed skaters show off booty

The Netherlands' Marianne Timmer (C) kisses the Olympic gold medal she won in the women's 1,000 meters speed skating Feb. 19. She is joined on the podium by American Christine Witty (L), who took silver, and bronze medalist Catriona LeMay Doan of Canada. Timmer won the gold medal in a new Olympic record of 1 minute, 16.51 seconds at the M-Wave indoor track to claim her second gold of the Nagano Games.

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The Middle (2009)

Eden Sher Television: The Middle (2009) 30 September 2009 THE MIDDLE - Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. 'The Middle' stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, Atticus Shaffer as Brick and Chris Kattan as Bob. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN) EDEN SHER Date: 30 September 2009

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The Middle (2009)

Neil Flynn Television: The Middle (2009) 30 September 2009 THE MIDDLE - Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. 'The Middle' stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, Atticus Shaffer as Brick and Chris Kattan as Bob. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN) NEIL FLYNN Date: 30 September 2009

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The Middle (2009)

Atticus Shaffer Characters: Brick Heck Television: The Middle (2009) 30 September 2009 THE MIDDLE - Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. 'The Middle' stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, Atticus Shaffer as Brick and Chris Kattan as Bob. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN) ATTICUS SHAFFER Date: 30 September 2009

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The Middle (2009)

Charlie Mcdermott Television: The Middle (2009) 30 September 2009 THE MIDDLE - Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. 'The Middle' stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, Atticus Shaffer as Brick and Chris Kattan as Bob. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN) CHARLIE MCDERMOTT Date: 30 September 2009

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The Middle (2009)

Patricia Heaton Television: The Middle (2009) 30 September 2009 THE MIDDLE - Emmy-winner Patricia Heaton stars in this warm and witty single-camera comedy about raising a family and lowering your expectations. 'The Middle' stars Patricia Heaton as Frankie, Neil Flynn as Mike, Charlie McDermott as Axl, Eden Sher as Sue, Atticus Shaffer as Brick and Chris Kattan as Bob. (ABC/CRAIG SJODIN) PATRICIA HEATON Date: 30 September 2009

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The Railway Children film (1970)

The Railway Children (1970) , Jenny Agutter , Gary Warren , Sally Thomsett , Christopher Witty Date: 1970

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The Railway Children film (1970)

The Railway Children (1970) , Christopher Witty Date: 1970

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Witty of U.S. wins women's 1,000-meter speed skating

SALT LAKE CITY, United Stated - Chris Witty of the United States responds to cheers from the stands after posting a world and Olympic record to win the women's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games on Feb. 17.

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Essayist Yonehara dies at 56

TOKYO, Japan - Mari Yonehara (file photo), a writer known for witty essays based on her experience as a Russian translator, died of ovarian cancer at her home in Kanagawa Prefecture on May 25, sources close to her said May 29. She was 56. (Kyodo)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Ride of the Kings

Traditional Ride of the Kings is performed on May 26, 2019, in Vlcnov (300 km east of Prague). Every year, on the last Sunday in May, this call can be heard in the South Moravian village of Vlcnov. The Ride of Kings, a message for joy, happiness and beauty. In the 19th century, the practice of this custom could be evidenced in nearly all of Moravia. Today, its annual tradition is further developed only in Vlcnov. The ride or parade consists of a group of horse riders centered around a king carried on a white horse. The king is a juvenile boy dressed up in an old-fashioned woman's folk costume, his hands proudly placed on his hips and his lips pressed together to firmly hold a rose and thus symbolize taciturnity. At his sides, two adjutants (pageboys) are on horseback and protect the king by holding unsheathed sabers in their hands. Riding horses decorated with ribbons, the boys go around the town and chant witty verses to celebrate their king and ask for gifts on his behalf. The parade is led by an announcer calling out the words of an ancient message. (CTK Photo/Dalibor Gluck)

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Germany's Garbrecht-Enfeldt wins 1,000-m World Cup speed skating

HARBIN, China - Monique Garbrecht-Enfeldt of Germany poses after winning the women's 1,000 meters in the World Cup speed skating event in Harbin, China on Dec. 14. Aki Tonoike of Japan (L) won second and Chris Witty of the U.S. took third. (Kyodo)