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RNPS PICTURES OF THE YEAR - A crocodile at a zoo in the southern Taiwan city of Kaohsiung holds the forearm of a zoo veterinarian in between its teeth, April 11, 2007. The crocodile bit off the arm of the zoo veterinarian treating it, an official reported. .

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Pole Dancers - Pole-A-Palooza 2007

Pole dancers stretch before the third semi-annual 'Pole-A-Palooza' pole dance competition at JET nightclub at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. 25 contestants competed for a prize money of $10,000. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)



Pole dancer Anika, center, performs during the third semi-annual 'Pole-A-Palooza' pole dance competition at JET nightclub at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Anika won the competition. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Pole dancer Desiree Denny walks past other contestants after her performance during the third semi-annual 'Pole-A-Palooza' pole dance competition at JET nightclub at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. 25 contestants competed for a prize of $10,000. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

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Victoria's Secret Models

A model walks the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Model Izabel Goulart poses on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007 in Hollywood, California November 15, 2007. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)

A Model walk the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)



Model Marisa Miller walks the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007 in Hollywood, California November 15, 2007. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)


A model poses on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007 in Hollywood, California November 15, 2007. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)


Model Karolina Kurkova walks the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007 in Hollywood, California November 15, 2007. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)


A model poses on the runway at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2007 in Hollywood, California November 15, 2007. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES)

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revisiting classics of french style

by Manesntails


It seems for the last few centuries, the French have had the final word when it comes to fashion and style-Parisian style, in particular, retains its essence of what is the height of couture with its distinctive looks and timeless staples of wardrobe and accessories. Yet, one does not have to live in Paris to show off their cosmopolitan flair for dress. The subsequent article reflects on some classic French designers, styles, and elements of a distinctively French wardrobe.

It was Coco Chanel who first gave us a glimpse of that little black dress in 1926. Chanel is also noted for many other fashion innovations including the two-tone sling back pump, the two-piece tweed suit and a range of clothing that is both elegant and unconstrained. Adding a little black dress to your wardrobe is a must because that single dress can be worn casually with flats and a sweater or may be transformed into evening wear with high heels and a flashy handbag or scarf. There are many dress styles available today, but French women generally choose clothing that is close fitting, but not constricting.

Black and white clothing is, in fact, classically vogue for French women. Consider adding a white and black suit to your wardrobe to be worn seasonally. The white blouse in its many incarnations from classic button-down to peasant-like Bohemian can be added to the suit ensemble or worn with a pair of black pants-consider sleek black denim or black suede. The fit of the clothing is extremely important; whatever your body type, be sure to wear clothing that fits you precisely, which is a hallmark of French style.

Another element of French style is color coordination. Typically an outfit revolves around a dominant color, like black, and while other neutral colors are introduced. A three-piece ensemble might include a brown leopard-print skirt, a white blouse, and a beige cardigan. A night on the town might include a lavender cocktail dress adorned magenta-colored scarf and amethyst-beaded handbag. Tone on tone colors are typical Paris color choices for everyday wear.

French women are no strangers to lingerie and a range of camisoles is a staple in the Parisian woman's closet. Choose mainly neutral colors-beige, white, black, or navy for daily wear. Reds, purples, or more flashy garments should be worn only at night. Many of today's designs by Lacroix, Givenchy or Dior incorporate elements of past fashion eras making the world of lingerie all the more broader. Choose garments that flatter, and as always, garments that fit.

Accessories are, of course, the finishing touches of your Parisian ensemble and keep in mind the old adage-less is more-when topping off your outfit. Be sure your wardrobe includes the basics like black leather belts-one with silver and one with gold buckles-black and white high heels and black and white handbags. Quality is important and a French woman would always opt for quality over quantity when it comes to her clothing. Be sure to have flats, heels and boots in your shoe rack and try to have a variety of scarves to interchange between your basic suits and dresses. Finally, a main element of French fashion is to wear clothing like you mean it-aspire to the confidence of looking good; you will if you wear clothing that fits you properly in styles that are classic. Confidence is a major component of French style so be comfortable in you clothing and purchase clothing you feel relaxed in and good about. There is far more to French style than what is listed here, but if you begin your new wardrobe with these basics, you are sure to have French fashion clothing suitable for every occasion.

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2007 World Backside Championships Kristina Dimitrova of Bulgaria

And the winner of the 2007 World Backside Championships is.....Kristina Dimitrova of Bulgaria!

Winner of the 2007 World Backside Championships Kristina Dimitrova of Bulgaria, shows off her backside in Munich. A Bulgarian woman and a Romanian man have the world's best-looking bottoms, according to the jury of a backside beauty contest sponsored by a lingerie firm, a company spokeswoman said Thursday.(AFP/DDP/Joerg Koch)







Best bottoms come from Balkans

BERLIN (AFP) - A Bulgarian woman and a Romanian man have the world's best-looking bottoms, according to the jury of a backside beauty contest sponsored by a lingerie firm, a company spokeswoman said Thursday.

Beyond a 10,000-euro (14,400-dollar) cash prize, Kristina Dimitrova, 19, and 24-year-old Andrei Andrei each won a modelling contract for the company's next international advertising campaign as well as a year-long insurance policy for their rear ends in case of injury.

Some 15,000 people from 29 countries responded to a call by the European company Triumph to post photos of their backsides on the Internet three months ago.

The site drew more than five million visitors, of whom 130,000 registered to pick their 10 favourite male and female bottoms from each country.

A total of 45 men and women qualified for the final contest in Munich before a seven-member jury including representatives from the fashion and fitness industries.

Oh La La!

Models display a creation of the Colombian designer Amelia Toro during the "Exposhow 2007" in Cali, September, 4, 2007. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA)


A model wears a creation by Colombian fashion designer Amelia Toro during CaliExposhow in Cali, Colombia, Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007. (AP Photo/Inaldo Perez)

A model wears a creation by Colombian fashion designer Mabel Palacio at the CaliExposhow in Cali, Colombia, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007. (AP Photo/Inaldo Perez)

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Pricey gasoline costs U.S. consumers extra $20 bln

By Tom Doggett

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The jump in U.S. gasoline prices this year has so far drained consumers of an extra $20 billion, or about $146 for each passenger car in the country, the Government Accountability Office told Congress on Tuesday.

The national price for regular unleaded gasoline hit a record $3.22 a gallon this week, and is up $1.05 since the beginning of February, according to the Energy Department.

The added expense is taking money away from consumers to spend on other goods and services.

"Spending billions more on gasoline constrains consumers' budgets, leaving less money available for other purchases," GAO's Thomas McCool said in written testimony to a House Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on the cause of record prices.

Like many other energy experts, McCool said the GAO has found that current high pump costs are the result of a large amount of oil refining capacity being offline, strong gasoline demand and lower fuel inventories.

Many lawmakers blame the lack of competition in the oil industry from mega oil company mergers for the run-up in gasoline prices.

McCool said company mergers in the 1990s caused wholesale gasoline prices to rise during that period, but the agency has not performed modeling on mergers that occurred since 2000 and therefore could not say what the effect has been on current fuel prices.

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Billboard Latin Music Awards

Ninel Conde poses backstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Thursday, April 26, 2007 in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)



Ninel Conde poses backstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Thursday, April 26, 2007 in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Adassa poses backstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Coral Gables, Fla., on Thursday, April 26, 2007.(Fashion Wire Daily/Briana Loyd)

Gloria Trevi poses backstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards Thursday, April 26, 2007 in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Kenya poses backstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Coral Gables, Fla., on Thursday, April 26, 2007.(Fashion Wire Daily/Briana Loyd)

Lorena Rojas poses backstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Coral Gables, Fla., on Thursday, April 26, 2007.(Fashion Wire Daily/Briana Loyd)

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