Working with emeralds
A Muzo Emerald Company workshop in Bogota, Columbia works with emeralds; cutting, polishing, and inspecting this valuable jewel. Columbia is the country that mines the most of these green precious stones for the global market.
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Rough Cut: Ravens 23, Steelers 20 in overtime
“Rough Cut” is a loose edit from The Baltimore Sun’s photographic coverage of the National Football League. This week, photojournalists Kenneth K. Lam and Karl Merton Ferron photographed the Ravens as they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime, 23-20, at Heinz Field.
Sights at start of Formula One Japanese Grand Prix weekend
The 2015 Formula One Japanese Grand Prix takes place this weekend at the Suzuka Circuit. The enthusiasm of the fans and a track that mixes traditional features with a unique figure eight layout makes this a favorite race.
Fans around NFL show team pride
The NFL started its regular season this week and fans came out to cheer on their teams. Fans wearing face-paint, costumes, and NFL apparel, all bring a spirit of fun and passion to the game.
Tennis on NYC street
Several current and past big names in tennis, including Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal, John McEnroe, and Pete Sampras played in Nike’s ‘NYC Street Tennis’ event in Greenwich Village in New York City.
Cowboy mounted shooting competition
Cowboys and cowgirls compete at Willow Brook Farms.
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Pick your own sunflowers
People are invited to pick their own sunflowers on the Maryland Agricultural Resource Council’s 3 acres field. The flowers cost $1 per stem or $10 per dozen and the money benefits MARC.
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Surfing competition beside historic Huntington Pier
This is the 56th year that the Vans US Open of Surfing has taken place beside the historic Huntington Pier. It has been called The West Coast Surfing Championship, Op Pro, and then The US Open of Surfing since it was first held in 1959. The event runs from July 25th to August 2nd, 2015 with some of the best surfers in the world competing.
Third day of San Fermin Running of the Bulls Festival
The third day of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls Festival includes dancing, parades, bullfighting, and the famous running of the bulls through the historic part of Pamplona, Spain to the bull ring.
Breeding and releasing crocodiles
In an effort to preserve crocodiles,considered endangered in El Salvador, some people are breeding and releasing them in protected areas.
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