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Monday, January 3, 2011

Kara Tointon Become Crowned Winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2010



As per dailymail report, Kara Tointon was voted the winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2010 tonight, despite battling a wrist injury. The 27-year-old former soap star and her partner Artem Chigvintsev wowed the judges with four incredible performances, including the American Smooth and their energetic show dance. When she found out she and Artem had won, the former EastEnders star burst into tears before hugging Matt Baker and Aliona Vilani.

After winning the trophy, Kara said: 'It's the most special thing that I have ever achieved and thank you to this man, who has been absolutely wonderful. I'm a bit embarrassed but I've made the most fantastic friends for life. Artem added: 'Thank you Kara, you're amazing.'
Despite falling at the final hurdle, finalist Matt said he was thrilled with the result, saying: 'It's been graet. I have absolutely thoroughly enjoyed tonight, and Kara and Artem are worthy winners. If I was at home, I would be voting for Kara as well.'

Victory: Kara and Artem are congratulated by former contestants including Scott Maslen as they hold their trophy high
Celebration: Goldie holds Artem over his head as the Russian-born dancer celebrates his win
The tension mounts: Kara and Artem and Matt and Aliona wait to find out who has won the competition




 Thrilled: Both Kara and Artem struggled to contain their emotions as they accepted the trophy
Heading home: Matt and Aliona looked disappointed they hadn't won, but congratulated Kara and Artem on their victory
Stunning: Pamela Stephenson was the first to be voted off the show this evening
Hard to beat: The 61-year-old star lost out to Matt Baker and Kara Tointon
Represent: Pamela said she was proud to have made it this far in the competition at her 61 years of age
Ready to go: Kara wore a tight, low-cut jumpsuit as she and Artem performed to I Like The Way You Move
Too much going on: But the judges said maybe he and Aliona Vilani had overdone the tricks in the routine
Beautiful: Pamela and James also performed the Viennese Waltz, which earned them top marks from the judges
'Simply brilliant': Pamela and James received a standing ovation from the audience, which included Pamela's husband Billy Connolly
Festive sparkles: The judges give their scores for a performance on the show
All white on the night: Pamela and James stand with Tess as they await the judges' results
Emotional: Kara struggled to control her tears as she spoke about her experience on Strictly before taking to the dancefloor to perform the Rumba
Lighting up the dancefloor: Matt and Aliona opened the show with their sexy Samba to Young Hearts Run Free
On-screen chemistry: Matt and Aliona get on incredibly well, which is partly the reason they dance so well together
Romance? Kara's emotional recounting of her time with Artem on Strictly will only further speculation they are a couple


Saturday, November 20, 2010

Bous a la Mar Festival in Denia, Spain


Spanish people really have a thing for bulls, don’t they. Bullfighting, the festival of Pamplona, they’re all centered around the bull.

During the Bous a la Mar Festival, in Denia, near the city of Alicante, people get chased by bulls through the streets and into the Mediterranean Sea. The brave participants plunge into the waters just before the bulls are about to catch them. The animals often fall into the sea as well, where they are taunted some more. Eventually, the bulls are caught with a lasso and towed back to shore by a boat.

























39th Annual World Peashooting Championship 2009


Witcham has been the spiritual home of the championships since 1971 when village schoolmaster John Tyson was inspired to set them up to try and raise funds for the village hall.























Mooning of the Amtrack Train


On every second Saturday of July, people gather outside the Mugs Away Saloon, in Laguna Niguel, California, for the annual Mooning of the Amtrack.

Known also as the Mooning of the Train, this tradition dates back to 1979. Legend has it it all started when a rich person walked into the bar and promised free drinks to anyone with enough balls to show their naked behinds to the passing Amtrak train.

This year around 1,000 people attended the mooning and a great time doing so. there were no incidents, unlike last year, when many of the 8,000 mooners got intoxicated in public and the festivities had to be shut down.

The trains are mostly full when they pass by the Mugs Away Saloon and the conductors even slow down so the passengers can really enjoy the view.