Gallery: The enlightening world of Buddha-inspired designs

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Laughing Buddha belly tattoos and Jabba the Hutt Buddha arm chairs -- Buddha's inspiration is spreading in all sorts of ways The All-Seeing One is a common sight in Asia (and other parts of the world). At times, his image appears in the strangest of ...
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Thaipusam 2010: Faith, ritual and body piercings

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Highlights of Thaipusam 2010 It's a festival for the brave only, as Hindu devotees take thanksgiving to the limits with body piercings and spiritual offerings A Hindu devotee carries the Kavadi with metal prongs piercing the skin of his chest and ...
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Gallery: Inside the private art studios of Fo Tan

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Artists based in the former industrial hub of Fo Tan open their studios to the public for the annual 'Fotanian' event. CNNGo meets the artists off The development of art studios in Fo Tan mirrors the SoHo of 1970s New York and the Dashanzi Art ...
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The Shanghai Pizza Hut salad bar challenge

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Pizza Hut in Shanghai only allows one visit to the salad bar, so these customers took some creative steps to get the most out of their veggie opportunity To help stem costs, in late 2009 Pizza Hut China officially implemented  a “one trip to the ...
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Photo gallery: 2010 New Year's fireworks celebrations

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Some incredible firework displays rang in the new year around the region Taipei, Taiwan: Fireworks are shot out from the 101 building in Taipei. More fireworks burst from 101 building in Taipei. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Fireworks 2010 celebration near ...
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3 a.m. Gallery: Another world revealed

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3 a --> // From the seemingly empty streets of West Shinjuku in Tokyo to the more than hoppin' Mohammed Ali Road in Mumbai, seven of Asia's most exciting cities can look and feel decidedly different from their afternoon counterparts when the clock ...
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Gallery: Asia 'WIN' moments

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Asia WIN So you think the height of Asian achievement was the Great Wall? Wait until you see this gallery of awesomeness Indonesia is known for its strict and seemingly haphazard regulations. But this ban on Crocs, spotted in the elevator of ...
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Photo gallery: Cheung Chau's secret night market

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Ever missed the last boat and been stuck on Cheung Chau overnight? Here's the nightlife that happens only for those who stay past the last ferry Cheung Chau's beach is particularly mesmerizing at night ... causing us to forget the time and miss our ...
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"Lustfully Yours" uncensored: Erotic art, Hong Kong-style

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A gallery of the erotic art shown at "Lustfully Yours: Porno Exhibition" at soon-to-close Hulahoop gallery Firenze Lai's "undress and knee down" (detail) is a meditative exploration of the body in blue tones. Hong Kong artist Toro Cheung's "161" ...
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10 Michael Jackson items and counting at Ponte 16

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Michael Jackson shrine at Ponte 16: A detailed look at what's in store for Jacko fans. The collection won't stop there, the casino said Michael Jackson wore this rhinestone-encrusted cream leather glove for his first Moonwalk performance, singing ...
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