35 (Really) Stunning Photos and Pictures

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We love beautiful photography. In photos, the beauty isn’t necessarily reflected in an eye-catching combination of colors; perspectives, angle, composition and, most importantly, the idea behind the shot or the situation in which the shot was taken, are particularly important when it comes for our showcases.
Over the last months we have covered a variety of different photography arts, such as shadow photography, night photography, city photography, arial photography, urban decay and many others (you can find them in our section Inspiration). This time we present you a “mixed bag” of some truly outstanding photos and images, created by talented photographers and designers across the globe. more http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/15/35-really-stunning-photos-and-pictures/

Finally we have got the chance to see a new president

Maldives President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has conceded electoral victory to opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed.

Mr Gayoom, Asia's longest-serving leader, congratulated Mr Nasheed after final results were confirmed.

Mr Nasheed said his victory, in the nation's first democratic presidential poll, showed the people of the Maldives were embracing the future.

President Gayoom won the first round this month, but failed to secure the 50% needed for outright victory.

With all the votes counted in the second round, Mr Nasheed, a former political prisoner, won 54% to Mr Gayoom's 46%. more http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/7696656.stm

Maldives New Constitution Ratified

President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has ratified the country’s new constitution at a ceremony on Thursday morning, following four years of work by the Special Majlis (constitutional assembly).

The move comes ahead of the country’s first multiparty presidential elections and brings a host of new democratic firsts, including a bill of rights, as well as laying out provisions for independent commissions over the election period.

“Be present in all the happiness in the world. We are making history…We are not doing this as an illusion for the eye, but for the benefit of the country,” Gayoom told an audience at Dharabarugee Conference Centre in the capital, Male.

The document was signed more than a month after it was passed in the constitutional assembly and amid concerns by international bodies and opposition parties that Gayoom would delay ratification.

European Union (EU) expressed “great concern” last month over delays, and opposition parties have consistently pushed for the new bodies – including an independent judiciary – that will allow elections would be free and fair.

The National Unity Alliance of opposition parties led a protest of over 1,000 people in July outside the presidential palace to demand ratification.

The constitution is set to bring a raft of democratic reforms, including separation of powers, a bill of rights and freedoms, and a series of independent commissions to oversee areas such as elections.

Views from the public were mixed. Majeed, a local teacher, said it was "very good", adding: "Very big changes will come now. But I think the parliament will have to do a lot of work."
more: http://www.minivannews.com/news/news.php?id=4806

Seaplane transfer, its a safe way of travel

Making love is an easy thing

making love is an easy thing but having a baby or laying an egg is really a hard thing.

People say today is VALENTINES DAY ????

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.
But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday?
Click here to watch clips about the holiday, lovers, and more!
The History of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance...Read more >>

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