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Thursday, February 18, 2016

The latest Nudes in the News, February 18, 2016

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Facebook can be sued for censoring nude painting
image 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...

Fruits of Nude Drawing Marathon on Display for One Day in the LES
image 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...

Nude yoga: Baring all an eye-opening but liberating experience
image 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...

How to love your body the Danish way (hint: you’ll need to get naked first)
image 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...

Tourist’s naked dip in Rome fountain angers locals
image 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...

Italians Mock Cover-Up of Nude Statues for Iranian’s Visit
image 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...

Topless Baristas Have Taken Over Washington State – and Not All Locals Are Happy
image 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...

Meet the Nudists Willing to Sue Their City for the Right to Get Naked
image 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...

Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games attract hundreds of competitors who dare to bare all
image 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...

Iran's President visits Italy: Nude statues
image 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...

This week in history: Jan. 25-31
image 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...

Drop the Bikini? How to Enjoy Co-ed Nude Spas - and Expand Your Cultural Bravery
image "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...

15th Annual "No Pants" BART Ride Day
image 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...

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