National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) prepare for their showcase, in Melbourne on December 2, 2009

Performer Jess Ward moves through a series of contorted movements during a preview as the 2009 graduating students from the National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) prepare for their showcase, in Melbourne on December 2, 2009. The show is a culmination of the students’ three years of intensive circus training and tertiary study in the Bachelor of Circus Arts, the only degree course in Circus Arts available in Australia.

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Aurora Kurth sings - Ship Wreck Song - Ariel's Dream

premiere of the film "Amelia" in New York October 20

Actor Richard Gere (L) arrives with director Mira Nair and actors Hilary Swank (2nd R) and Ewan McGregor (R) for the premiere of the film "Amelia" in New York October 20, 2009.

Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009

Beatrice the Minnie Golden Doodle dressed as a "Miracle on the Hudson" with Herb Westphalen and Kate Schulte dressed as flight crew members during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Georgie the Pekingese dressed as a "The Naked Cowboy" during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Tuffy dressed as a "Skeleton " during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Winston the Terrier Mix dressed as the "Phantom of the Opera " during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

Portia the Yorkie dressed as the "Princess Fiona from Shrek " with Grace Forster during the Fifth Annual Times Square Dog Day Masquerade October 18, 2009. The canine costume contest is presented by the Times Square Alliance

MISS UNIVERSE 2009 (85 delegates) completed!