Summer

Jun 02, 2010, 17:27 PM IST
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A young woman enjoys the spray from a fountain in downtown Moscow.

A young woman enjoys the spray from a fountain in downtown Moscow.

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Katie Pekkuala and Jake Hebert both of Maynard, Mass., lie on the edge of Walden Pond, in Concord, Mass.

Katie Pekkuala and Jake Hebert both of Maynard, Mass., lie on the edge of Walden Pond, in Concord, Mass.

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A jet ski passes a group of teenagers in Dojran Lake, southeastern Macedonia, as the temperature reaches over 30 degrees celsius.

A jet ski passes a group of teenagers in Dojran Lake, southeastern Macedonia, as the temperature reaches over 30 degrees celsius.

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A Pakistani worker fixes a fountain during a hot day in Islamabad, Pakistan.

A Pakistani worker fixes a fountain during a hot day in Islamabad, Pakistan.

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An elephant quenches his thirst from a leaking water pipe in New Delhi.

An elephant quenches his thirst from a leaking water pipe in New Delhi.

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A Pakistani cools off with water as temperature reached up to 44 degrees Celsius in Islamabad.

A Pakistani cools off with water as temperature reached up to 44 degrees Celsius in Islamabad.

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From Hannah Miles

From Hannah Miles "Sundaes and Splits" this sundae is an adult take on summer ice cream classic.

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Cool fun the water at Walden Pond, in Concord, Mass.

Cool fun the water at Walden Pond, in Concord, Mass.

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Tarun Fehsenfeld, of Acton, Mass., supports 10-month-old Elliot in the water at Walden Pond, in Concord, Mass.

Tarun Fehsenfeld, of Acton, Mass., supports 10-month-old Elliot in the water at Walden Pond, in Concord, Mass.

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Family time is supposed to be cool time with these folks in California.

Family time is supposed to be cool time with these folks in California.

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Due to power outage, a shopkeeper serves his customers under the light of candles in Sharjah, UAE

Due to power outage, a shopkeeper serves his customers under the light of candles in Sharjah, UAE

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Going out for rides is a good way to catch some wind.

Going out for rides is a good way to catch some wind.

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The Miami beach gets all hot and no body seems to mind it.

The Miami beach gets all hot and no body seems to mind it.

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Drinking coconut water or any other fluid in large quantities is a great way to cool off.

Drinking coconut water or any other fluid in large quantities is a great way to cool off.

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Tourists and local residents enjoy a day the the beach as Memorial weekend begins in the South Beach area of Miami.

Tourists and local residents enjoy a day the the beach as Memorial weekend begins in the South Beach area of Miami.

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Employees put the finishing touches on the swimming pool at Paradise Breeze Water Park near Maysville, Ky.

Employees put the finishing touches on the swimming pool at Paradise Breeze Water Park near Maysville, Ky.

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Chilled zucchini and green bean soup with a pesto swirl. Don't let the heat of the summer keep you from enjoying a nutritious and filling bowl of soup.

Chilled zucchini and green bean soup with a pesto swirl. Don't let the heat of the summer keep you from enjoying a nutritious and filling bowl of soup.

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Hunter Goll, 3, of Pequannock, N.J. gets in a water fight with his older brother Elijah Goll, 7, right,, during the Summer Camp Music Festival at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe.

Hunter Goll, 3, of Pequannock, N.J. gets in a water fight with his older brother Elijah Goll, 7, right,, during the Summer Camp Music Festival at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe.

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A model wears a design by British Colony collection at the Fashion Rio Summer 2010/2011 event in Rio de Janeiro

A model wears a design by British Colony collection at the Fashion Rio Summer 2010/2011 event in Rio de Janeiro

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Simple syrups, with flavoring added thanks to an overnight steeping of fruit, herbs or citrus zest, are a great way to add panache to your summer drinks.

Simple syrups, with flavoring added thanks to an overnight steeping of fruit, herbs or citrus zest, are a great way to add panache to your summer drinks.

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A model wears a design by Triya collection at the Fashion Rio Summer 2010/2011 event in Rio de Janeiro

A model wears a design by Triya collection at the Fashion Rio Summer 2010/2011 event in Rio de Janeiro