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Facebook can be sued for censoring nude painting
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The Court of Appeal of Paris on Friday ruled that a case opened against
Facebook for censoring a 19th-Century nude painting can be tried in
France. The court rejected Facebook’s argument that it is governed
exclusively by Californian law, upholding a March 2015 lower court
ruling that a clause in Facebook’s terms of agreement is "abusive" in
reserving exclusive...More... |
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Fruits of Nude Drawing Marathon on Display for One Day in the LES
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In 2012, artist Mike Perry, now 34, and his friend fellow artist Josh
Cochran were lamenting how much they missed figure drawing, an art class
staple with very little practical application for the professional
artist. So they decided to organize what Perry called a "crazy nude
drawing marathon." But they didn't want to use professional models. "We
wanted to see if we could get...More... |
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Nude yoga: Baring all an eye-opening but liberating experience
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Nude yoga is not for the faint-hearted, but for a group of Gold Coast
locals it is a chance to let loose while focusing on health and
relaxation. Most people might shrink from the idea of taking their
clothes off and doing a downward dog pose in front of strangers. But for
those who regularly take part in nude yoga, it is a liberating and
exhilarating experience. Baring...More... |
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How to love your body the Danish way (hint: you’ll need to get naked first)
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With my arms clamped tightly to the side of my clammy swimming costume,
I face the naked woman who’s gesticulating wildly and firing a torrent
of Danish at me. When I haltingly ask her whether she speaks English,
she barely pauses for breath before ordering me – in perfect English –
to take off my costume and make my way to the communal shower, for
reasons...More... |
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Tourist’s naked dip in Rome fountain angers locals
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A tourist filmed skinny-dipping in one of Rome’s most famous fountains
has triggered anger at the “shameful” treatment of Italy’s cultural
heritage. A video posted online on Sunday shows a naked man clambering
out of the 17th-century Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi to laughter and
applause. A local councillor, Nathalie Naim, published the clip...More... |
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Italians Mock Cover-Up of Nude Statues for Iranian’s Visit
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A decision to cover up nude statues from Roman antiquity during a visit
by President Hassan Rouhani of Iran has drawn ridicule and scorn in
Italy — much of it directed at the Italian government — and spurred a
debate about the national identity. The statues, in a corridor leading
to a grand hall in Rome’s renowned Capitoline Museums, were encased
in...More... |
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Topless Baristas Have Taken Over Washington State – and Not All Locals Are Happy
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If you go to grab a cup of coffee in Spokane, Washington, you might run
into baristas who look a little...different. In a new video, restaurant
guide Zagat explores the rising trend of topless drive-through coffee
shops in Washington state, where baristas at cafés like Bare Beans
Espresso and Smokin’ Hot Espresso will serve up your caffeine fix sans
clothes...More... |
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Meet the Nudists Willing to Sue Their City for the Right to Get Naked
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If you want to lead a nudist lifestyle, there are worse places to do it
than Huntington Beach, California. The coastal city in Orange County
has nice weather, miles of beachfront, and year-round sunshine. There’s
just one catch: The "powers that be" in Southern California aren’t
exactly pro-nude. Over the years, nude beaches across the region have
been stripped of...More... |
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Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games attract hundreds of competitors who dare to bare all
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More than 300 people have bared it all at the Pilwarren Maslin Beach
Nude Games on South Australia’s southern coast. Hosted by the local
nudist community, the event attracts people from around Australia to
compete in a range of novelty sports including three-legged and sack
races, as well as water balloon throwing. Participants can also enter
competitions to claim...More... |
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Iran's President visits Italy: Nude statues
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An imposing equestrian statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius
dominated the room where Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and Iranian
President Hassan Rouhani met on Monday. But Rouhani could not admire
some of the other masterpieces at Rome's world-famous Capitoline
Museums, which hosted the meeting. The museum's naked statues, including
a...More... |
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This week in history: Jan. 25-31
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Here’s what happened this week in history in the Ozarks. Jan. 25, 1948:
A memorial book exhibit was on display at the Springfield Public
Library. Librarian Harriet Horine noted that people wanting to honor the
memory of deceased loved ones by giving something enduring were
donating books to libraries. The custom was gaining favor throughout the
country. Springfield’s...More... |
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Drop the Bikini? How to Enjoy Co-ed Nude Spas - and Expand Your Cultural Bravery
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"You cannot wear a swimsuit in here," said the nude man to the three of
us bikini-clad women. "This is not America." Our jaws dropped. My
immediate thought was this had to be some crass joke. While I had come
to expect some nudity in European spas, after five years living abroad, I
had never known it to be mandatory. But as my two Canadian friends and I
ventured...More... |
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15th Annual "No Pants" BART Ride Day
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The whole point is for 600+ people to ride BART (and then Muni) without
any pants (wearing interesting undies and colorful socks) and to keep a
straight face and act completely normal. The event which takes place in
over 15 countries around the world is hosted by prank collective Improv
Everywhere. Requirements for Participation: 1) Willing to take pants
off on subway...More... |
