Men carry floating pitchers which they use to catch fish while heading home in Soneri village next to Keenjhar Lake, near Thatta, Pakistan.
Seeing The News: There's plenty of winter fatigue in the US. It may help to day dream of those long, summer days spent fishing. Reuters photographer Akhtar Soomro snapped this nice shot of Pakistani fisherman using floating pitchers to get their catch. The technique is unique and traditional for this community, found only on Keenjhar Lake.
Candids on the beaches of Rio
Photos from Ipanema and other world famous beaches in Brazil bring the idea of paradise to mind. But the prevalence of phone cameras and growing concern about privacy has made photography as an art in places like Brazil more difficult. Photographer Rogério Reis offers some creative ideas.
Brazil loves the Oscars
It's no surprise that people in the US love the Academy Awards and that they take to Twitter to share their enthusiasm. But, take a look at this Twitter data for the hashtag #Oscars — South America really lights up. (h/t Simon Rogers)
The daybreaker glow
If you stayed up to find out what film won best picture of the year, you might be a little groggy this morning. One thing you could have done to get your day started is a rave. Yes, a morning rave — raging club beats and all — can actually be good for you.
Soda on the decline
Dancing is the key to getting your daybreaker glow. That, and coffee. What about soda (or pop if you prefer)!? Perhaps we can point fingers at former NYC mayor, Michael Bloomberg, but it appears we're less interested in those classic fizzy drinks.
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