new Pixar Play Parade at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif....

In this file photo from March 13, 2008 released by Disney, the character Crush, the turtle from Disney Pixar's "Finding Nemo," surfs along the parade route during a rehearsal for the new Pixar Play Parade at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif.

This undated photo released by Canada's Wonderland shows the Behemoth roller coaster in Vaughan, Ontario.

People are shown floating down Roa's Rapids, under a waterfall at Sea World's Aquatica water theme park in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 16, 2008.

** FILE ** In this file photo from May 15, 2008, Shane Araujo, 7, left, and Vitoria Poejo, 7, of New York City, pose with super heroes Robin, The Green Lantern, and Batman at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J. The amusement park opened its newest roller coaster, "Dark Knight," to the public on this day.

The entrance to the new Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios is shown in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, April 30, 2008.

This undated photo released by Hersheypark shows the roller coaster "Fahrenheit" at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pa.

In this file photo from March 13, 2008 released by Disney, the character Heimlich from Disney Pixar's "a bug's life" goes to pieces along the parade route during a rehearsal for the new Pixar Play Parade at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif.


* FILE ** In this file photo from May 14, 2008, Lindy Browand,17, left and her father, Vince Browand, 47, ride the Thunderhawk as it was in use for the first time at Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park in Muskegon County. The Thunderhawk is the first inverted roller coaster in Michigan and climbs to 105 feet featuring more than 2,000 feet of loops, twists and turns at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour.

In this file photo from March 13, 2008 released by Disney, the character Jack Jack, from Disney Pixar's "The Incredibles", rides atop the Omnidroid during a rehearsal for the new Pixar Play Parade at Disney's California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif.

This undated photo released by Cedar Point, shows people on a ride at the new Planet Snoopy area for kids at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio.

Man leaps between 2 towering ledges in Grand Canyon

The combo photo shows an unidentified man was leaping between two towering rocky ledges in the Grand Canyon carrying his camera and tripod under his arm.

BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhuanet) -- An unidentified man was pictured leaping between two towering rocky ledges in the Grand Canyon carrying his camera and tripod under his arm, according to media reports Monday.

An amateur photographer Hans van de Vorst recorded the moment as the man jumped the gap of about 8 feet (less than 3 meter) wearing just a pair of slippers.

According to a crowd of onlookers, at first it seemed the man, wearing a white T-shirt, jeans and flip-flops, risked his life to take a picture of the sunset.

Vorst said that those onlookers were discussing how he managed to get on there in the first place and no one bothered with the sunset -- everyone's eyes were on this man and how he was going to get off the rock.

"He didn't grab the rock properly the first time and slipped back about half a meter before clinging on to it. Even then he didn't look fazed," Vorst added.

Although parts of the Canyon are very deep the photographer actually landed on a ledge between the two outcrops and steadied himself when he landed.

(Agencies)

spacecraft landed safely on Mars near its north pole....

One of the first color images from the Phoenix Mars Lander shows the surface of Mars after the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft landed successfully in the first-ever touchdown near Mars' north pole May 25, 2008.

One of the first color images from the Phoenix Mars Lander shows the surface of Mars after the Phoenix Mars Lander spacecraft landed successfully in the first-ever touchdown near Mars' north pole May 25, 2008.

President of the Canadian Space Agency Guy Bujold, Phoenix Mars Lander principal investigator, Peter Smith (L) of the University of Arizona and JPL project manager for NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander Barry Goldstein (R) pose with a model of the Phoenix Mars Lander after a media briefing at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, after the spacecraft landed safely on Mars near its north pole, May 25, 2008.The spacecraft features a Canadian meteorological station, which Canada spent $37 million to create and which will help scientists gain insight about the environment around the landing site.

Phoenix Mars Lander principal investigator Peter Smith (L) of the University of Arizona and Barry Goldstein, JPL project manager for NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, show the first color image from the Phoenix Mars Lander during a press briefing at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California after the spacecraft landed safely on Mars near its north pole May 25, 2008.

This Phoenix mini-DVD, made of silica glass launched in August 2007 on its way to Mars on the spacecraft Phoenix, is seen in this undated publicity photograph. It is encoded with a collection of scientific and science-fiction texts about Mars, depictions of Mars in art and messages to future settlers of Mars. Also included are 250,000 names of Planetary Society members and others who signed up to send their name to Mars.

NASA dedah imej kutub utara planet Marikh

PASADENA - Sebuah kapal angkasa peninjau milik Pentadbiran Aeronautik dan Angkasa Lepas Kebangsaan (NASA), Amerika Syarikat kelmarin berjaya mendarat di bahagian kutub utara planet Marikh yang dipercayai mengandungi simpanan als dalam tanah.

Beberapa jam selepas kapal Phoenix Mars Lander mendarat, ia mula mengagumkan para saintis dengan menghantar beberapa imej planet Marikh yang tidak pernah dilihat sebelum ini.

Imej tersebut mendedahkan bahawa keadaan muka bumi kutub utara planet itu mempunyai kesan seperti segi empat yang hampir sama dengan kawasan permafrost yang boleh didapati di Bumi.

Corak geometri seperti itu dipercayai mempunyai kaitan dengan aktiviti beku dan mencair yang berlaku di kawasan berkenaan. "Ini merupakan satu mimpi untuk para saintis,' kata ketua penyelidik, Peter Smith dari Universiti Arizona dalam satu sidang media selepas pendaratan
itu.

Kapal angkasa itu mendarat di planet Marikh selepas melakukan perjalanan selama 10 bulan yang merangkumi jarak 679 kilometer.

Seminggu selepas mendarat, kapal angkasa itu akan memulakan misi menggali selama 90 hari bagi mengkaji sama ada bahagian kutub planet itu mengandungi bahan yang diperlukan untuk kehidupan.

Phoenix akan menyertai dua lagi robot yang telah menjelajah permukaan Marikh sejak 2004 tetapi berbeza dengan robot yang lain kapal angkasa itu direka untuk kekal di satu posisi dan hanya menggali tanah. - AP

http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/

The kingdom, which is known for its famed Angkor Wat...

Cambodian tourists (R) walk in Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province, some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on May 25, 2008. Tourism is one of the only sources of foreign exchange for impoverished Cambodia, which is struggling to recover after nearly three decades of conflict that ended in 1998. The kingdom, which is known for its famed Angkor Wat temple complex, aims to lure three million tourist arrivals annually by 2010.

Foreign tourists (R) walk out from Angkor Wat tmple in Siem Reap province,some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on May 25, 2008. Tourism is one of the only sources of foreign exchange for impoverished Cambodia, which is struggling to recover after nearly three decades of conflict that ended in 1998. The kingdom, which is known for its famed Angkor Wat temple complex, aims to lure three million tourist arrivals annually by 2010.

A Cambodian child runs in front of Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province, some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on May 25, 2008. Tourism is one of the only sources of foreign exchange for impoverished Cambodia, which is struggling to recover after nearly three decades of conflict that ended in 1998. The kingdom, which is known for its famed Angkor Wat temple complex, aims to lure three million tourist arrivals annually by 2010.

Tourists walk past Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province, some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on May 25, 2008. Tourism is one of the only sources of foreign exchange for impoverished Cambodia, which is struggling to recover after nearly three decades of conflict that ended in 1998. The kingdom, which is known for its famed Angkor Wat temple complex, aims to lure three million tourist arrivals annually by 2010.

rainbow appears ... the town of Nova Zagora

A rainbow appears after a storm near the town of Nova Zagora, some 270 kms east of the capital Sofia, on May 22, 2008.

exhibition "The body nude" in Madrid

A cameraman films "The kiss" sculpture by French artist Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) as part of a new exhibition " The body nude" in Madrid, on May 13, 2008

A man shows "The temptation of San Antonio" by French artist Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) as part of a new exhibition " The body nude" in Madrid, on May 13, 2008.


A cameraman films a sculpture by Auguste Rodin as part an new exhibition "The body nude" in Madrid on May 13, 2008.

"Dancing with the Stars,"....in Los Angeles.

In this image released by ABC, Cristian De la Fuente performs with his partner Cheryl Burke on "Dancing with the Stars," Monday, May 12, 2008, in Los Angeles.

In this image released by ABC, Jason Taylor and his partner Edyta Sliwinska perform on "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, May 12, 2008 in Los Angeles.

In this image released by ABC, contestants Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner Mark Ballas perform on "Dancing with the Stars," on Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in Los Angeles.

In this image released by ABC, contestants Kristi Yamaguchi and her partner Mark Ballas perform on "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, May 12, 2008, in Los Angeles.

In this image released by ABC, Jason Taylor and his partner Edyta Sliwinska perform on "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, May 12, 2008 in Los Angeles.

In this image released by ABC-TV, Kristi Yamaguchi,left, and her professional partner Mark Ballas were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season.

In this image released by ABC-TV Kristi Yamaguchi rides on the shoulders of fellow competitors Jason Taylor,left and Cristian de la Fuente as Julianne Hough, far left and Priscilla Presley, right look on Tuesday May 20, 2008.After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season.

This image released by ABC-TV shows the remaining two couples on Dancing with the Stars, from left Mark Ballas, Kristi Yamaguchi, Jason Taylor and Edyta Sliwinska Tuesday May 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season.

In this image released by ABC-TV, Kristi Yamaguchi,left, and her professional partner Mark Ballas were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008. After four consecutive male winners on "Dancing With the Stars," it was finally ladies' night. Kristi Yamaguchi was named the new "Dancing" champ on the show's season finale, becoming the first woman to win the ABC dance-off since its inaugural season.

In this image released by ABC-TV Kristi Yamaguchi rides on the shoulders of Cristian de la Fuente and Jason Taylor as her professional partner Mark Ballas, rides on Derek Hough's shoulders surrounded by other cast members after they were crowned champion of "Dancing with the Stars," in the two-part season finale, beginning Monday, MAY 19 and concluding Tuesday, MAY 20, 2008.

Kittens Car Wash in the Melbourne suburb of Bentleight East

Laurie Ann wipes away the suds from the windscreen at Kittens Car Wash in the Melbourne suburb of Bentleight East on May 21, 2008 which faces closure as the local council claims they have a court order to close the business down. The official gripe is that the site is a traffic hazard, with girls in bikinis slinging soap suds and distracting passing motorists. The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal found Kittens car wash in Bentleigh East was primarily involved in the promotion of Kittens strip club and required a separate business permit to continue operation. The tribunal order instructed Kittens to reduce car wash staff from eight to two, remove promotional billboards and put up a fence on the Warrigal Road site by August 13. Kittens manager Angelo Dimozantos said he was the victim of a moral crusade by Glen Eira Council, and vowed to continue the business. "We must be the only car wash in Melbourne that has a staff restriction placed on it," Dimozantos said.

further benefit of the decade-old "Manzanar" project's low-tech...

A woman walks around her livestock enclosure before feeding the animals with mangrove leaves in Hirgigo, May 15, 2008. Leaves from the trees -- there are around a million mangroves in a six km (four mile) swathe from Hirgigo -- provide fodder for livestock. That means villagers no longer have to trek into distant highlands to feed their sheep and goats. In a further benefit of the decade-old "Manzanar" project's low-tech, self-sustaining cycle, ground fishmeal and dried mangrove seeds are also fed to protein-hungry animals. Picture taken May 15, 2008.

Manzanar project manager Ammanuel Yemane gestures in front of mangrove trees in Hirgigo, May 15, 2008. Leaves from the trees -- there are around a million mangroves in a six km (four mile) swathe from Hirgigo -- provide fodder for livestock. That means villagers no longer have to trek into distant highlands to feed their sheep and goats. In a further benefit of the decade-old "Manzanar" project's low-tech, self-sustaining cycle, ground fishmeal and dried mangrove seeds are also fed to protein-hungry animals. Picture taken May 15, 2008.
Three women carry bundles of mangrove leaves to feed their livestock in Hirgigo, May 15, 2008. Leaves from the trees -- there are around a million mangroves in a six km (four mile) swathe from Hirgigo -- provide fodder for livestock. That means villagers no longer have to trek into distant highlands to feed their sheep and goats. In a further benefit of the decade-old "Manzanar" project's low-tech, self-sustaining cycle, ground fishmeal and dried mangrove seeds are also fed to protein-hungry animals. Picture taken May 15, 2008. To match feature

A villager feeds his livestock with mangrove leaves in Hirgigo, May 15, 2008. Leaves from the trees -- there are around a million mangroves in a six km (four mile) swathe from Hirgigo -- provide fodder for livestock. That means villagers no longer have to trek into distant highlands to feed their sheep and goats. In a further benefit of the decade-old "Manzanar" project's low-tech, self-sustaining cycle, ground fishmeal and dried mangrove seeds are also fed to protein-hungry animals. Picture taken May 15, 2008.

Dancing Devils "Diablos Danzantes"... Venezuelan

A group of Dancing Devils "Diablos Danzantes" descend to the town of Naiguata in the Venezuelan costal state of Vargas May 21, 2008. On the eve of the Catholic festival Corpus Christi, the colorful lively devils called by the ringing of bells and beats of the drums descend from a mountain behind the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church. Every devil decorates his outfit and their masks represent terrifying sea creatures.

A group of Dancing Devils "Diablos Danzantes" descend to the town of Naiguata in the Venezuelan costal state of Vargas May 21, 2008. At the eve of Corpus Christi, the colorful lively devils called by the ringing of bells and beats of the drums descend from the mountain behind the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church. Every devil decorates his outfit and their masks represent terrifying sea creatures.


A group of Dancing Devils "Diablos Danzantes" prepares to descend to the town of Naiguata in the Venezuelan coastal state of Vargas May 21, 2008. On the eve of the Catholic festival Corpus Christi, the colorful lively devils called by the ringing of bells and beats of the drums descend from a mountain behind the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church. Every devil decorates his outfit and their masks represent terrifying sea creatures.

Dancing Devils or "Diablos Danzantes" dance in front of a church after descending to the town of Naiguata in the Venezuelan coastal state of Vargas May 21, 2008. On the eve of the Catholic festival Corpus Christi, the colorful lively devils called by the ringing of bells and beats of the drums descend from a mountain behind the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church. Every devil decorates his outfit and their masks represent terrifying sea creatures.

A "Diablo Danzante" (Dancing Devil) dances in front of a church after descending to the town of Naiguata in the Venezuelan coastal state of Vargas May 21, 2008. On the eve of the Catholic festival Corpus Christi, the colorful lively devils called by the ringing of bells and beats of the drums descend from a mountain behind the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church. Every devil decorates his outfit and their masks represent terrifying sea creatures.

A group of "Diablos Danzantes" (Dancing Devils) descend to the town of Naiguata in the Venezuelan costal state of Vargas May 21, 2008. On the eve of the Catholic festival Corpus Christi, the colorful lively devils called by the ringing of bells and beats of the drums descend from a mountain behind the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church. Every devil decorates his outfit and their masks represent terrifying sea creatures.

A group of Dancing Devils "Diablos Danzantes" descend to the town of Naiguata in the Venezuelan costal state of Vargas May 21, 2008. On the eve of the Catholic festival Corpus Christi, the colorful lively devils called by the ringing of bells and beats of the drums descend from a mountain behind the town and run amok before falling upon their knees to pray in front of the church. Every devil decorates his outfit and their masks represent terrifying sea creatures.