高樓低廈,人潮起伏,
名爭利逐,千萬家悲歡離合。

閑雲偶過,新月初現,
燈耀海城,天地間留我孤獨。

舊史再提,故書重讀,
冷眼閑眺,關山未變寂寞!

念人老江湖,心碎家國,
百年瞬息,得失滄海一粟!

徐訏《新年偶感》

2012年1月20日星期五

Pictures Around the World 2012 Jan20


Qasr al Yahud, West Bank: An Orthodox Christian child is baptised in the river Jordan during Epiphany celebrations
Tbilisi, Georgia: A baby cries oout during a mass baptism ceremony in the Holy Trinity cathedral

St Petersburg, Russia: Priests lift a child from icy water as part of Epiphany celebrations. Orthodox Christians believe that dipping into blessed waters during the holiday of Epiphany strengthens their spirit and body
Santiago, Chile: Protesting students take cover from police firing a water cannon

Monte Carlo, Monaco: The acrobatic troupe of Shanghai performs during the opening ceremony of the 36th International Circus festival
Charleston, US: Members of the audience listen to Republican presidential hopefuls Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul during a televised debate in South Carolina

Washoe County, US: Forest Service firefighters at the site of wildfires in Nevada
Wijk aan Zee, The Netherlands: The Filipino ship Aztec Maiden lies stranded off the Dutch coast after running aground

Delhi, India: A man feeds birds on the river Yamuna
Banda Aceh, Indonesia: Police conduct a simulated security exercise in preparation for forthcoming provincial elections

Burbank, US: Green flames burst from a kiln during the casting of the Screen Actors Guild award statuettes
Jakarta, Indonesia: A passenger takes a nap on the roof of a commuter train

Nome, US: The US Coastguard disconnect fuel hoses from the tanker vessel Renda after delivering fuel to the isolated Alaskan town. Residents are experiencing one of their coldest winters on record and are counting on the delivery to get them through the next few months
Sana'a, Yemen: The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Tawakul Karman (centre with coloured scarf), is greeted by anti-regime protesters during a rally upon her arrival