tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276009571142924042024-03-18T02:17:44.764-07:00facts around usmaplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.comBlogger1172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-74189347297213438442016-11-06T20:08:00.000-08:002016-11-06T20:08:52.936-08:00Super and Amazing Top 10 Hotel Cum Restaurant in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Everyone loves vacation for outing and picnic with family and friends to spend quality times. If you visit Mumbai there are some awesome hotels cum restaurants in Mumbai which are listed below.<br />
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<b><i>1. Four Season Hotel</i></b><br />
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<b><i>2. JW Marriot
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<b><i>4. Grand Hyatt
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<b><i>6. Sahara Star
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<b><i>7. The Lalit</i></b><br />
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<b><i>8. Trident
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<b><i>9. Holiday Inn</i></b><br />
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<b><i>10. Sofitel</i></b><br />
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maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-27230161219077794202016-11-02T23:46:00.000-07:002016-11-02T23:46:40.621-07:0010 Interesting facts about semen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><u>Some amazing interesting facts about semen.</u></b></div>
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<b>1. Sperm Responds to the Food a Man Eats</b><br />
Several studies reveal that a man’s sperm responds and is impacted by what he eats. What a man eats daily plays a very important role in the health of their sperm.
DHA found in Omega-3 essential fatty acid, found in foods like Alaskan wild salmon and cod liver oil, has been shown to play a critical role in proper formation of sperm. <br />
<a name='more'></a>A study published in The Journal of Biology and Reproduction, 2011, found that DHA can improve sperm morphology. A round-headed sperm can become a healthy, cone shaped head, full of important egg-opening enzymes once again, when DHA levels are increased. DHA also plays a role in sperm motility. An increase in DHA levels was shown to play a role in the fluidity for sperm tail bending and flexing required for forward movement of sperm.
Another study showed that men who consumed 3 or more cups of coffee per day had reduced sperm concentration and total sperm count, as well as lower sperm quality.
Vitamin C has been shown to improve sperm quality and protect sperm from DNA damage; helping to reduce the chance of miscarriage and chromosomal problems. Vitamin C also appears to keep sperm from clumping together, making them more motile.
Another study, published by Fertility and Sterility, 11/10/2011, showed that men who ate more whole grain cereals (wheat, barley, oats) had high sperm concentration and motility. The same study showed that consumption of fresh fruit gave sperm a boost in speed and agility.<br />
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<b>2. Sperm contains a lot of information.</b><br />
A single sperm contains 37.5 MB of a male's DNA information.<br />
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<b>3. Semen can cure depression.</b><br />
Apparently semen contains chemicals that elevate mood, increase affection, and induce sleep, It also contains cortisol, which is known to increase feelings of affection in the brain.<br />
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<b>4. Semen can be used as invisible ink.</b><br />
During World War I, members of the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) discovered you could use semen as invisible ink. They stopped using it after they realized how badly it smelled when it got old. A wise move, in our opinion.<br />
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<b>5. Semen has a lot of natural ingredients.</b>
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Semen includes nitrogen, fructose, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, inositol, cholesterol, glutathione, creatine, pyruvic acid, citric acid, sorbitol, urea, uric acid and Vitamin B12, along with various salts and enzymes.<br />
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<b>6. Sperm moves surprisingly fast.</b><br />
When a man ejaculates, the initial spurt travels at 28 miles per hour. That's faster than the world record for the 100m sprint at 22.9 miles per hour.<br />
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<b>7. Sperm in a count of “Rabbit”</b><br />
There’s an average of 280 million sperm in every male ejaculation. It’s the exact same number for rabbits.<br />
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<b>8. Sperm Live for Days</b><br />
According to a study published in Biology of Reproduction (1984), sperm can live for up to 5 days inside of a woman, under the right conditions. More commonly though, sperm live about 2 days, so be realistic in timing if you are trying to conceive!<br />
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<b>9. Men Need to Regularly Climax for Healthy Sperm</b><br />
Infrequent ejaculation or sexual abstinence can lead to oxidative stress due to reduction in semen turn-over. This means that the sperm stay in the gonads longer and therefore are exposed to reactive oxygen species, leukocytes or other toxic substances which can damage them. One study showed that men who ejaculated 4 or more times per month, had better sperm morphology.<br />
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<b>10. Sperm softens the skin</b><br />
Sperm contains spermine, an anti-oxidant believed to help diminish wrinkles, smooth skin, and clear up acne. Proving that whenever there is money to be made, somebody somewhere will find a way to make it, Bioforskning, a Norwegian company, has begun synthesizing spermine and selling it as a facial cream to spas around the world. But it doesn’t come cheap. A spermine facial at one New York spa runs around $250.
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maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-11415861888965449012016-11-02T23:28:00.000-07:002016-11-02T23:30:29.448-07:00What Do You Know About Goldfish?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There are two groups of goldfish. While the first group is suitable for a tank, the other one is suitable for a pond. Goldfish suitable for the tank are generally shaped like egg and they will have double tail and bubble eyes. Examples of this type are moors, celestials, fantails, pompoms etc.The other species is suitable for a pond. These will require more space to move around. Examples of such species are commons, shubunkins and comets. If you try to put these varieties in the tank, they may not survive for a long time. What should be the size of the tank ideal for goldfish? You should try to get the tank as big as possible. If you are introducing a pair, you should have the tank capacity of at least 40 gallons. Generally 20 gallons of water per goldfish is considered ideal. However, when you transfer goldfish from a pond to the tank, you need to provide at least 60 gallons per goldfish to keep them happy.<br />
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Goldfish produce a lot of waste. They don't have stomach, so whatever they eat will come out soon. This contaminates the water quickly. They also grow large and very quickly! If you deliberately keep them in a small tank, they will be very uncomfortable and sometimes it will lead to problems which will lead to their death.<br />
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How much bigger the goldfish can grow?<br />
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The variety suitable for a tank can grow up to 10 inches while the one suitable for the pond can grow up to 18 inches.<br />
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How long the goldfish can live?<br />
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If you are providing appropriate environment and food then they can live up to 25 years!<br />
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Is it suitable to keep goldfish in a bowl?<br />
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Absolutely not! One Goldfish needs at least 15 to 20 gallons of water with good filtration and maintenance. In the absence of such conditions, they will get suffocated. The bowl will not provide sufficient surface area also which will not provide enough oxygen for the fish.<br />
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Do you need to install a heater in your tank for keeping goldfish?<br />
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Not required. Goldfish are the cold water fish and they do not require any heating.<br />
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Can I put other varieties of fish in my goldfish tank?<br />
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You can put cold water fish varieties like white clouds or trenches in your goldfish tank. However you should not introduce any tropical fish in the same tank.<br />
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I have a very small tank to keep goldfish. What should I do?<br />
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In that situation you should consider of selling your goldfish to someone who can take proper care of them. There is no point keeping them in a small tank.<br />
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While cycling my tank where should I put goldfish?<br />
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While you are doing your cycling of water, you should keep your goldfish in a separate place because the process of cycling will give stress to your fish. It can also make them vulnerable to many diseases.<br />
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Goldfish comes from China where they were bred in different varieties and then introduce to the world.<br />
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Observe carefully the symptoms of your goldfish and then make an on-line search. You can also go for some digital books which can help you. If you know the correct cause for their sickness, you can treat them after consulting some expert or after getting some on-line help.<br />
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maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-57290057875692955382011-02-02T03:23:00.000-08:002016-11-02T23:32:48.779-07:00Statues of Beautiful Penitents of Taxco, Mexico<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In many countries especially those with past Spanish links, some Roman Catholic believers still follow the old medieval practice of painful and bloody self-penitence to atone for their sins. The town of Taxco, Mexico is perhaps the most famous for this ritual which takes place every year during the Easter week, where the repenting sinners known as "<i>Penitentes</i>" walk through cobbled winding streets of the old town. </div>
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The <i>Penitentes</i> always wear black dress and their head is also fully covered with black hood with small openings for eyes. The <i>Penitentes</i> are further categorised by the method of penance.</div>
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"<i>Penitentes Flagelante</i>" are those who walk the route shirtless and carry a large, heavy wooden cross in their arms. They carry a rosary and a whip with thorny metallic end in their hands. They frequently stop during the procession, give the heavy cross to attendees who accompany them and then flagellate (whip) their backs. This is repeated every night during Holy Week reopening the wounds of the earlier day.</div>
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"<i>Penitentes Encruzado</i>" are those who instead of the cross, carry a heavy bundle (40-50 kg.) of thorned blackberry canes which is tied across their bare back and outstretched arms. They are also helped by attendees who occasionally give support to the thorny bundle when the procession is not moving.</div>
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"<i>Animas Penitentes</i>" wear full black dress covering their whole body and also cover their head with hood. They have heavy chains attached to their ankles and walk in stooped bent posture carrying small crosses or lighted candles. As they always face the ground, these <i>penitentes</i> have attendants who guide them during the procession. When the procession stops, they are allowed to rest only by going down on hands and knees.</div>
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To honour the Repenting Sinners, three statues, representing each category of the <i>penitentes</i>, have been installed behind the oldest monastery in the town - The ex-monastery of San Bernardino de Siena, constructed at the end of the 16th century.</div>
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maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-51807174004898925862011-01-31T10:21:00.000-08:002016-11-02T23:34:42.710-07:00Blue City of Jodhpur founded in 1459, ubiquitous blueness of Jodhpur<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Travellers journeying through the desolate landscape of the unforgiving Thar desert in the Indian state of Rajasthan would know when they had reached their destination. The sky would fall to the ground and everything would become a single color – blue. Jodhpur would lie before them, opening up like a blue treasure in the desert.<br /><a name='more'></a>
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Why the population of the fortress city – the Blue City as it is universally known – took to painting their houses in various shades of blue is not completely certain. Yet most believe it is to do with the prevailing caste system in India.<br />
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It is thought that Brahmins – members of the priestly class – first took to <b>coloring their houses blue</b> (yet perhaps it should really be called indigo) to signify their domicile and to set them apart from the rest of the population. Soon, however, the rest of the population followed suit. History does not tell us which brave non-Brahmin was the first to do it, yet it happened and since that day the people of Jodhpur have steadfastly maintained this tradition.<br />
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Ask a local why all the houses are painted thus and the usual reply is that the color keeps the interiors cool and fends of mosquitoes. Yet if this truly worked then it would be quite likely that the whole subcontinent would be awash in various hues of indigo.<br />
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More likely is symbolism. Although an unscientific response, what answer would most give when asked the color of water? It is likely that the ubiquitous blueness of Jodhpur is an exuberant display of human resilience against the stark Thar desert which surrounds the town. Against the bleak backdrop of parched brown earth the blue city exerts itself magnificently.<br />
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You might think that closer inspection would lessen the impact of the color, yet a look at many of Jodhpur’s streets immediately puts that idea to rest. The word unremitting springs immediately to mind.<br />
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The modern trappings of life go side by side with evidence that many people still live as simply as they have always done. Although <b>Jodhpur was <em>only </em>founded in 1459</b>, the state of Rajasthan is significant in Indian history as it formed the bedrock of the Indus Valley Civilization, thought to be one of the most ancient human civilizations on the planet.<br />
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Perhaps the color has a calming effect but humans and animals seem to coexist peacefully side by side in Jodhpur. Even with the animals, inter-species friendships are not unheard of.<br />
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Squatting above the city like a giant bird mourning its broken blue eggs is the mighty Mehrangarh Fort the foundations of which were built in 1459, the year in which the English knight John Fastolf died – to be immortalised much later by Shakespeare as Falstaff.<br />
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The fort was ordered by Rao Jodha the ruler of Rathore who had decided to move his capital there. One legend has it that in order for the fort to be built the only human resident, a hermit, had to be forcibly evicted.<br />
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He cursed Jodha with the words <em>May your citadel ever suffer a scarcity of water!</em> Although the ruler did eventually appease the hermit by building him a <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/beautiful-indian-temples-in-other.html">temple the city</a> is still hit by drought every four years or so.<br />
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A much darker legend is that of Rajiya Bhambi. Jodha promised that his family would be looked after eternally if he did one thing for him. The request was that he would be buried alive in the foundations of the fort. Rajiya agreed. To this day his descendants still live in a blue house on the land they were gifted by the ruler which is known as Rajiya’s garden.<br />
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The color of Jodhpur tells the history – and makes it legend - of a populace who shaped a paradise in the heart of the heat and sandstorms of Rajasthan.<br />
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Aliens are inherently funny, even when they're drinking the marrow out of your funny bone. These are ten of the best alien-themed sketches this side of the Crab Nebula (and no, <em>Coneheads</em> is not #1).<br />
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<strong>10.) "Spacelords" from <em>Human Giant</em> (2007)</strong><br />
An extra-dimensional despot and his crew disintegrate a bunch of food service workers, take over the restaurant, and then torture the customers. Like <em>Superman 2</em>, if General Zod had really low aspirations for intergalactic conquest.<br />
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<strong><strong>9 & 8.) "Salame!" from <em>Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!</em> (2007)</strong> and "Star Worlds" from <em>Sifl and Olly</em> (1997-1998)</strong><br />
"Salame!" and "Star Worlds" are perhaps the most iconic sketches of their respective shows. These skits also contain a surrealist brand of humor as unfathomable as any alien culture, so chances are you'll find the below videos either really fucking funny or really fucking frustrating. It all depends on your threshold for puppets.<br />
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<strong>7.) The Alien Scene from <em>Monty Python's The Life of Brian</em> (1979)</strong><br />
This isn't <em>exactly</em> a comedy sketch, but A.) this list wouldn't feel right without it; and B.) it's one of cinema's greatest non sequiturs courtesy of one of history's finest sketch groups. The scene begins with Roman legionnaires chasing would-be messiah Brian up a parapet, segues into a minute or so of intergalactic insanity, and ends. That's what I love about Monty Python films - they're always keen to blow thousands of dollars on fantastically pointless scenes.<br />
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<strong>6.) "Astronauts" from <em>The Upright Citizens Brigade</em> (1998)</strong><br />
The Upright Citizens Brigade holds a benefit show to combat - among many things - prejudice against astronauts. Things go horrifically downhill when hecklers goad token astronaut Mike Birchwood to eat a plain old earthbound cheeseburger.<br />
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<strong>5.) "Anal Probing Aliens" from <em>Kids in the Hall</em> (1992-1993)</strong><br />
A career-weary extraterrestrial (Dave Foley) questions why his technologically superior civilization's Great Leader commands him to rectally violate rednecks. Best quote: "I'm sure the Great Leader is just some sort of twisted ass freak!"<br />
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<strong>4.) "Science Fiction Sketch/Man Turns Into Scotsman" from <em>Monty Python's Flying Circus</em> (1969)</strong><br />
A mysterious alien race is turning Englishmen into Scotsmen. 'Nuff said.<br />
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<strong>3.) "Conehead Family Feud" from <em>Saturday Night Live</em> (1978)</strong><br />
Yeah, it's dated, but this is <em>the</em> routine that pops into most folks' heads when you say the words "alien comedy sketch." It's also empirically impossible to hate on Bill Murray at his most oleaginous and Dan Aykroyd eating his morning eggs with fiberglass.<br />
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<strong>2.) "Racist In The Year 3000" from <em>Mr. Show</em> (1998)</strong><br />
"Not you, Zaxxon, I ain't talking to you. You one of the good ones. Aiight? I mean the-the-there's white people made of gas, you know what I'm saying. Give me another space beer, Gleep Glop." (PS: Best science fiction drinkery since the Mos Eisley cantina.)<br />
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<strong>1.) "The Bearded Men of Space Station 11" from <em>The State</em> (1995)</strong><br />
The sketch has no jokes, punchlines, or real beards. Paradoxically, these are the exact things that make it a comedy classic.<br />
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Imagine a city in motion, where not a single building is anchored to the ground, with hotels, event halls and other structures all on rails and movable at will. That’s the vision behind ‘A Rolling Master Plan‘, a concept for the Norwegian city of Andalsnes by Swedish architects Jägnefält Milton. Both existing and new railway systems would be used to reconfigure the town for seasonal changes and special events.<br />
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The concept, which won third place in a competition to design a new masterplan for the city, is based upon small blocky buildings including a rolling hotel, public bath and concert hall. Because the town is full of tourists in the summer but becomes very cold and dreary in the winter, such a scheme would allow the entire town to take full advantage of warm weather by spreading out.<br />
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In the winter, the collection of buildings would be pulled into the the town center for locals to enjoy. Moving the structures and reorganizing how they’re laid out gives tourists a new town to come back to every year. Each of the portable structures is kept on a trailer at all times, making transport quick and fairly simple.<br />
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maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-13645096243947025262011-01-19T05:08:00.000-08:002016-11-02T23:40:21.941-07:00Qingdao Haiwan Bridge - China World’s Longest Sea Bridge<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
At 42.5 kilometers, the <b>Qingdao Haiwan Bridge</b>, connecting the city of Qingdao in Eastern China's Shandong province with the suburban Huangdao District across the waters of the northern part of Jiaozhou Bay, is the <b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><span id="goog_900898396"></span>longest bridge<span id="goog_900898397"></span></a></b> over water. The <b>six-lane road bridge</b> is almost 5 kilometers longer than the previous record holder - the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in the American state of Louisiana. When it opens to traffic later this year, the <b>bridge</b> is expected to carry over 30,000 cars a day and will cut the commute between the <b>city of Qingdao</b> and the <b>sprawling suburb</b> of Huangdao by between 20 and 30 minutes.<br />
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The bridge was built in just 4 years at a cost of US$ 8.6 billion. At least 10,000 workers toiled in two teams around the clock to build the bridge, which was constructed from opposite ends and connected in the middle in the last few days. The 450,000 ton structure of steel is supported by 5,200 columns and is strong enough to withstand a magnitude 8 earthquake, typhoons or the impact of a 300,000 ton vessel.<br />
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China is already home to seven of the <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/11/top-10-longest-bridges-in-world.html">world's 10 longest bridges</a></b>, including the world's lengthiest, the 102 mile Danyang-Kunshan rail bridge, which runs over land and water near Shanghai.<br />
And with Beijing pumping billions into boosting China's infrastructure, the <b>Qingdao Haiwan Bridge</b> will not be the <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/10/extraordinary-bridges-around-world.html">world's longest sea bridge</a></b> for very long. In December 2009, work started on a 31 mile bridge that will <b>link Zhuhai</b> in southern Guangdong Province, China's manufacturing heartland, with the financial centre of Hong Kong. The £6.5 billion project is expected to be completed in 2016. <br />
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maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-5023592917843960892011-01-17T02:35:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.693-07:00Humongous Hair Creations - spectacular hairstyles, crazy looks<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Avant Garde Hairstyles by Arnostyle are Awesomely Futuristic</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jEHEcvqG9F_ry23K5OLOUKQ3b59gqqoDbphDDlDqz4WluSmTMGjq2ot5zB5V55giDcuUlyGxNV73w6VNcwg2C7mXKq_hNCpcwnU1dXnkdM1ylw2pRKZUHl3rjSfTVfEfhiOOrq3GLQ/s640/01.jpeg" width="425" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></span></div>It’s truly amazing what people can do with hair, just look at these <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/05/funky-wedding-hairstyles-women-hair.html">spectacular hairstyles</a></b> by Arnostyle. 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height: 600px; width: 400px;" /><br /><br />On September 4th, 1888, 122 years ago, George Eastman applied for a camera patent. It wasn’t the first camera, but it was the first portable film camera <b>Vintage Coloured Photographs</b><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493824267761543314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXroCF3adDjRAOkR-SAyHIvECxs3hZQr6T6lCDuFX1Fz5G5auo0iB4fNBWKrjiRQQAGWZIP2LJnQjOlYywFv_3Y-PMzRGEmi5bOZm7CfLzpnrHaoLpdbPkiL5ye_s5GB9WYsnR-9k5jA/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%2815%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 500px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493824000021321442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKANWuiabeaR1gu-prjbmXBX0b7RKQ3lciM2plWzbodoZ4adNlp7Ls06TRNCPsLZXlrqXoxkUI11WOvwSM7_W3VeA6wGLRAGASoEQgnPPpULM0-4G4wLFGolI8ROjQA4GarDpfeiYlPQ/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%2814%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 450px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823994282567858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlukKfHCRYo3SJQRDQ3DKyMQopEyp4q0va-WVHwob82613gK-0ByZRaPI1Poo5N2zskxDoUNPMPJS5H7hZz4Fpc756JR4f9ivcrt4IeXE9LWAFXjq4zWP4chvS-KwRE-llQQgwr466Zw/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%2813%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br />George’s interest with cameras had first ignited when he planned to take a camera on vacation to Europe. He ended up canceling the trip, but he became obsessed with photography. It was such a hassle to take a picture with the glass plates and wet chemicals and so he was a banker by day and chemical experimenter at night spending all his time after work scheming up a way to make the camera portable. He started experimenting with taking <b>Vintage photos</b> on paper that had been painted with emulsion and later he got the combination right by putting photos on cellulose which allowed him to easily roll the film up for storage and development later.<br /><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 241, 235); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; font-family: Arial, georgia, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;"><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/06/rare-beautiful-vintage-visions-of.html" style="color: #006dad; font-family: Arial, tahoma, Verdana, Georgia, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Rare & Beautiful Vintage Visions of the Future</a></h3><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823987595248994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvqajMQNFFvQYRGrEahwBqEraUVIU0L6INJOJ20-MWBfXehRr6aDBOMqJmy1girYaU6u5gcnvOGQu78Ai__s_VgUkTjweJCaLQW4t7DcLBFjL8DWDsmgTc_BWPg5j8MtToycmKnzVJYA/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%2812%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 500px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823983474430738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvzCtNWDU9qsglaPxrZAUpyStkNBLnsVBI57RNxGzBbxdZW8vw0CUy8g9MfU52LTLHgoOEm_2XlptXzL682K0fSFLx5Up1azWLC213FH15fOrA7HLRGG7GxZc0p1EF__JNh0N4Lt1Jg/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%2811%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 475px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823980165054402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DYjjZwvbRCtjU3DD-FCxOIBW71_WZJAlhYVjVP97W9eZ1Gc4v1obHP44M0OGNGKOtX0c32IhPaRBumsw7GGH6RJqNtiZxoSmYu7_XfZRVVFw_T8d-kivT2IGVyn52kyXi-C-nfKFtw/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%2810%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 500px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br />In his patent he refers to it as a “detective camera.” I can only imagine that it’s because a detective would be the type of person who would need a portable camera. The way it worked is you would take 100 pictures and send it to Kodak for processing and they would send you back 100 pictures and a new roll of film.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823845730491458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6hosQ2IyPYE1alz-ezfKyXXQwUTZyAwPTGMDbCT9UvSOPMP-nLuh2cCegQJYnin02lwGzU5ZEe65KSqMDbiel36uV7Kb86zyaYlLvR2-YUuaaycT5-3psy-AOITSOWPDEkjq3vryNSg/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%289%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823841524460098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3WR7IywwMd8_d_rczCSIK9LYAXLvzm4i98QAB2zjz9AotNF9NSK7LYJxDMiQ3g2V8OxbythkN2x5DuhiuFZ0u93keeC7eGDf5SU-Ob0kGAAkhArfzD1VRLBmP1BTLxVsE38XUi0U7bg/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%288%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 450px;" /><br /><br /><b>Vintage Photography's</b> earliest practitioners dreamed of finding a method for reproducing the world around them in color. Some nineteenth-century photographers experimented with chemical formulations aimed at producing color images by direct exposure, while others applied paints and powders to the surfaces of monochrome prints. Vigorous experimentation led to several early color processes, some of which were even patented, but the methods were often impractical, cumbersome and unreliable. <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/09/12-vintage-cigarette-ads-they-would.html">12 vintage cigarette ads</a><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823840755168962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKaia8CZKwTcCem8VKw8jSiHjgp1-IK47o2Mj4ZiZmcxtlR-TjJmkEE_42ogrRCSMrPYBC3WW2lsSNh9oyUa3J58waSKJwCZLNDv10QC6FoOP0Dt_2fLY5QTZvwPn3Dhd3AZXdDDb9A/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%287%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 410px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823831497239538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOQvHy4mTDswr5fclT3_DdcD2mVdin2udxDB6IwtPRRACPeipzS5GOMahxqj8y1Ek5ybi_yKZWw0eo1xZ_WHHTiXrz-hGcih5qbrg3ZoyTShrbtKcyfNgvdgCCltlOvZ8ZcjGtWJqmQ/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%286%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 400px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br />After decades of wishing for a practical color process, photographers were thrilled when Auguste and Louis Lumière announced the invention of the autochrome process. The Lumière brothers, inventors of the motion picture camera, presented their invention to the French Academy of Sciences in 1904.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823826741222642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtqQhLQLQer0Sa9AE1QgEX0cF81QTpQ3BaeCA-IpqqrZ8tpSkhvFU5XkMQcIsAsdNgD3olDazLGV_4Gs-R1Gt8KSLpFCjTiyffJFDIRWkLdNa9w-TsoZ-bmDAnmt9i8IyCFGpenGWZ_Q/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%285%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 500px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823697567319570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTwP8thNoV7Yw12d5FS3uGmr1h0nuMxMO0DP38rT25iXALgr81KyR4DGXyFg_2_hflLFsEWtzwNZ5johVItpAk-1dm1Jt28b0Y0Xv4jvbZ1cxQRzDNoR-gAocbhncZmHlOE5W74A-Ew/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%284%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823694199647010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil03kJ5qRQQgSGS7YEOsK0N2Oa_IUoa4SmNnmif0DgiDVx74VzGH8cqKeP5ZWiMZPTERUjboX7jHI_Mg2qsHvuZ6q0BhOkF9dWC2ZbSn3ila0xsDOv57vrUTKN7yGeXL2Fy2T2ULGYpg/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%283%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br />The process used a screen of tiny potato starch grains dyed orange-red, green and violet. Dusted onto a glass plate, the dyed grains were covered with a layer of sensitive panchromatic silver bromide emulsion. As light entered the camera, it was filtered by the dyed grains before it reached the emulsion. While the exposure time was very long, the plate could be processed easily by a photographer familiar with standard darkroom procedures. The result was a unique, realistic, positive color image on glass that required no further printing.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823690035999730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjplCyfraNC1fqH1jw6gWdYps1XtfnvtoAXHStCspqYSjF3sbcW_vT9Dbfro_Mxe8UeeZlupqYld3MvAPrl7fOj1mXhRg2O0B107WBDottj7aVh9O8IyIEfySxt8o_KUoNrkCyRWOjCTg/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%282%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 500px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823679259216786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRrqIp2EPTexUtciYGp40XUdg_vf6399ycidcKoTOK7Z0GCAd9Xe37W4HlBpq07qGPQaOd6cfx0zB1rPUbii1rTh6egdGX4y5ll5kNqrUHz047q8kPb41qVW5CBlxAZX05bX4yWkJCA/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos+%281%29.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 500px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493823670519850994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTszoD9JAQZompkuiWOaKAwcWCysbB6Z0jRrJBC3MkhyphenhyphenlxZfCM_HYMkSpxhnoMXfI6rcbmcMJavGiABZ4ie5wxietsQaxfjCMiUPcT14-5MzQv8cMIwD4P5bNAX4hj6z71MKTjbygVBw/s800/George+Eastman+-+Vintage+Coloured+Photos.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br />George Eastman House has significant holdings of autochromes, including over 3900 examples by amateur photographer Charles Zoller of Rochester, New York. The museum also holds autochromes by Edward Steichen among others.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563039115644414370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi36tFEXVUQtItfMa5Q7RXDpTDSKVCdQFe-JrG704Nr1T6Uyj57unye4ayB3hujfa88R9p3aPetSxwFegpCumgZcQKJszlKCfWM54jFOSQvh7uKYeh2sXb8yy4tH4irXhZgX-f0cGVt2lA/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 400px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563039109010856178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHS_PxDxt8JeztUOJ-8w5L4RPAUYCNhLBnsf_KR6jEcnyyh2tsj_t1glEwaybv6sbvJ6630w8lPxVnwgZ5WcfnqgSiHoTgY7L4TSS5Sg5QecVYnt0nyLckPXx9clKZBatftbRQXwW-_OI/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25288%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563039110385735634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_B23vhI0JaPxPHdLQ3a1CZzsWV423dw2WGCNx4wdGOpQXmDa7rCu-y_mTfKp0TWQ4_UX7uf4ZLDfjwh6glXV54JGKc4Ve-56YQJn2NKJh5mMs7R-R5WkNv-r0b0msFlr4RUi9fdctp80/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25287%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563039103406076466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBWexCZ-X5_7ZlRZ_X4RIbaXJ830l7IfQ7ldKovpcIC6abNCgILFavPlQyZX98wTU-sRa3bu_PNsIARqshsI3ktHeJGcC7rILt9AXiI28DdIhRkL9wedFOsZyHsM8xVHAkJ4eBdvvN3c/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25286%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 450px;" /><br /><br />Woman in Oriental inspired gown, sitting in wooden throne, 1915<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563038996119193618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpjVte00_QKR17bfZwQfRVmFhU4OgoeIe5dvMDyTEdAtVxhijyMFh5sm_5E3idH-t6oLFzXVZXMjYkjjoi7-HquAAq9a-UNpMHMurqpEpeJ3wASFyJQHSvOCvmQw3CgGVfPONnIslbzgg/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25285%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 400px;" /><br /><br />Costumed man examining jewelry, ca. 1910<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563038992866566706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JErHM-DMIHgqE2BCeU819judTzcLZW-znwxg1jFxEt2PoEtLdYHbMWh1PTZ1rXgZnmmXBBoArkQBoaE5VmAm7eeGT7eGq7sKGb34WAUJotxTGMR5QwhWjBpmSic3tIeLQEQvp9q-m0M/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25284%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br />Woman posed as Sphinx, ca. 1910<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563038987735868850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhYJr3_6f1ax9PXNFB549DWJ9WhTDNqhEdmMnx6KFc8ROCo9jEpY1GYD_nFVn0ot0VG_5DlFW5mOIkv74xwo2NVg4diIDILJPC6CvsbPFnFAaqWXBCMjbRROQXvm5NC2AZNZ7CllplCmA/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25283%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 600px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br />Genre scene, woman in kitchen peeling vegetables, ca. 1910<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563038989035558994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbDF6HNWYQ2jFIZouDqNeUwoMVOip284w0FiNXNakybLNZqcB0AeIPk93w0D_d6jUNfTVRyZdsu-RrOsYcNRIFyCBjm98_rBy7u9M52DZ7aLMKg_w5QrzRlDiBQHmM2ydOvORfxa6p_aI/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25282%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563038984458387762" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvpemW-bIy_U77eiwRDftLEjzv6yv-xl8xgifWXdxcVIr8W8Tj9I2PYmMlMhUHcCb7FPdnf4aQOnGoadC6QQh25SIp4pVk-zeEUhMh5jHJbwAscCDmS2Luhih-FoSLfcA3MUmTpUpwRE/s800/George+Eastman+Vintage+Photography+%25281%2529.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; height: 450px; width: 600px;" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-40147514106690835742011-01-07T01:58:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.771-07:00World's Scariest Bridges Never stare downstairs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR7ECVT5SPZPmcjiPSjKB5kYlFLy4xoio7UTUwic6X2j5Y5AYlJDm1fpPfx6YAy58mbo4-kC3AQt4OXU5wX8TDQbE8V-Ztjr-SefDWtQeHo8tl2_5JtxyQLeZ3nqaHWVxyHk53HucvKLg/s1600/Aiguille+du+Midi+Bridge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR7ECVT5SPZPmcjiPSjKB5kYlFLy4xoio7UTUwic6X2j5Y5AYlJDm1fpPfx6YAy58mbo4-kC3AQt4OXU5wX8TDQbE8V-Ztjr-SefDWtQeHo8tl2_5JtxyQLeZ3nqaHWVxyHk53HucvKLg/s640/Aiguille+du+Midi+Bridge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div face="Verdana,sans-serif" style="text-align: center;"><b>From sky-high suspension bridges to dilapidated rope bridges, these crossings aren’t for the meek.</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">All <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/06/10-most-beautiful-stunning-bridges.html">beautiful stunning bridges</a> serve a purpose, whether utilitarian or inspirational. And some of them add a distinct element of fear. But you don’t have to be in a remote part of the world: scary bridges exist everywhere, in all shapes, sizes, and heights. And crossing over them can be the ultimate in adventure travel.<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=21869225" name="more"></a><br /><br />Many courageous (or foolhardy) travelers seek out hair-raising bridges just for the thrill. The bridges along the route to Colombia’s National Archaeological Park of Tierradentro are a good example. Though there are safer routes via bus from La Plata, some thrill-seekers choose to ride motorcycles over slippery bamboo crossings deep in the mountains, where one wrong move could mean plunging into a turbulent river.<br /><br />So get ready to face your fears—or maybe find your next adventure—with our list of the world’s most <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/11/top-10-longest-bridges-in-world.html">petrifying bridges</a>.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Aiguille du Midi Bridge</b></span><br /><b>France </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYkmt8pu7fhlQKo4IO4U_IE_KRAG_4urOsgDudBN5n_WY_QjtMHpqsZJT-b_sxZRyNzZbCl5l9zn2zDMpcw_hHHJQ3eDJ2QsVLdWG3nO6pOa-0UEnCJGjU-ittQv011K_ZArPwndQ864/s1600/Aiguille+du+Midi+Bridge1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdYkmt8pu7fhlQKo4IO4U_IE_KRAG_4urOsgDudBN5n_WY_QjtMHpqsZJT-b_sxZRyNzZbCl5l9zn2zDMpcw_hHHJQ3eDJ2QsVLdWG3nO6pOa-0UEnCJGjU-ittQv011K_ZArPwndQ864/s640/Aiguille+du+Midi+Bridge1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Don’t look down. At this height, you’ll want to keep your eyes locked on the panorama of the craggy French Alps. Fortunately, the bridge itself is short, making for an easy escape if acrophobia sets in. But those truly afraid of heights probably won’t even see the bridge; getting here requires taking a cable car that climbs 9,200 vertical feet in just 20 minutes.<br /><br /><b>Where: </b>The summit of Aiguille du Midi in the Mont Blanc massif near Chamonix.<br /><br /><b>Stats:</b> 12,605 feet above sea level.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, georgia, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 241, 235); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;"><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/10/extraordinary-bridges-around-world.html" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #006dad; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: white; font-family: Arial, tahoma, Verdana, Georgia, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Extraordinary Bridges Around the World</a></h3><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Royal Gorge Bridge</b></span><br /><b>Colorado </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIXg-9uIAKN79edOA7NR1IOrzq-Filj2o5GX6rKNg-DJZs-mOMr1LbdJll6Ujui_ljAmWDUECNQTFOh226JACsgrcyY8uBSC04wXlBC-_Ga7WoomUludzFfzhoMW9eeqt_LYhaPZlcNM/s1600/Royal+Gorge+Bridge+Colorado.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFIXg-9uIAKN79edOA7NR1IOrzq-Filj2o5GX6rKNg-DJZs-mOMr1LbdJll6Ujui_ljAmWDUECNQTFOh226JACsgrcyY8uBSC04wXlBC-_Ga7WoomUludzFfzhoMW9eeqt_LYhaPZlcNM/s640/Royal+Gorge+Bridge+Colorado.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">America’s highest suspension bridge may be breathtaking for some, but those scared of heights may be left gasping for air as they stare straight down nearly 90 stories at the Arkansas River below. Completed in 1929, the bridge didn’t have stabilizing wind cables until 1982.<br /><br /><b>Where:</b> Royal Gorge, Colorado, over the Arkansas River.<br /><br /><b>Stats:</b> 969 feet above the gorge; 1,260 feet long.<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, georgia, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 241, 235); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;"><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/08/beautiful-bridges-around-world.html" style="color: #006dad; font-family: Arial, tahoma, Verdana, Georgia, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Beautiful Bridges around the World</a></h3><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Trift Suspension Bridge</b></span><br /><b>Switzerland</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl85v-kmVV4neRrg08iPl6XJHXIhnoxQadfbYyUZ5YOWpno2e1Yh8rHzmW_Uj-6J4BZXZjadlDkfTMYFRRW4b2oysX9rGZJ4oejgdt8dP3071k8WxzdsYOEtbRtodVMwduJUq93BZmDws/s1600/Trift+Suspension+Bridge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl85v-kmVV4neRrg08iPl6XJHXIhnoxQadfbYyUZ5YOWpno2e1Yh8rHzmW_Uj-6J4BZXZjadlDkfTMYFRRW4b2oysX9rGZJ4oejgdt8dP3071k8WxzdsYOEtbRtodVMwduJUq93BZmDws/s640/Trift+Suspension+Bridge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the Alps’ longest and highest pedestrian suspension bridges, Trift was built in 2004 to reconnect hikers to a hut made inaccessible by a retreating glacier. A replacement in 2009 gave this bridge higher handrails and stabilizing cables to prevent it from swinging violently in the wind. But it still provides an adrenaline rush.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> Trift Glacier, near the town of Gadmen in the Swiss Alps.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats:</b> 328 feet high; 558 feet long.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, georgia, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 241, 235); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;"><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/word-first-bridges-arent-built-theyre.html" style="color: #006dad; font-family: Arial, tahoma, Verdana, Georgia, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Word first bridges aren't built - they're grown in india</a></h3><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge</span></b></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Northern Ireland </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Er_HSSbLdbbuZVOZ40wPGUx4hWJUYcFL66SXuWptoQ4PTJVUcH-OWMIcHlDytKXaxPdqBdIRxCsdYa2yrb292c93AIOxA569zL3bTe92DcVa_wZMkVsHWcyjmgvHbds5dqejKGrw05U/s1600/Carrick-a-Rede+Rope+Bridge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Er_HSSbLdbbuZVOZ40wPGUx4hWJUYcFL66SXuWptoQ4PTJVUcH-OWMIcHlDytKXaxPdqBdIRxCsdYa2yrb292c93AIOxA569zL3bTe92DcVa_wZMkVsHWcyjmgvHbds5dqejKGrw05U/s640/Carrick-a-Rede+Rope+Bridge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First things first: nobody has fallen off this bridge. However, many visitors who walk across simply can’t handle the return and have to go by boat. It used to be even scarier. Erected by fishermen who went to the island to catch salmon, the original bridge had only a single handrail. The rope bridge eventually became popular with tourists seeking a thrill, and the National Trust replaced it with a sturdier structure with two handrails.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> Near Ballintoy in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats:</b> 65 feet long; nearly 100 feet above the rocks below.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, georgia, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 241, 235); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;"><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/06/10-beautiful-bridges-around-world.html" style="color: #006dad; font-family: Arial, tahoma, Verdana, Georgia, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">10 Beautiful Bridges Around the World</a></h3><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Capilano Suspension Bridge</span></b></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Canada </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8e23JkDd4XGSgbwVshY3HG1HfzxMvYLi2jogdmxzfq6inhuhjotrM50sv-qHMuVDgXgbwhvkmBRQUcPIpQibbhQ5plC94rujJv3jevTTc6FRAQtS7_urgOcfeoJUFQF8PDVc3o7OLChc/s1600/Capilano+Suspension+Bridge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="504" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8e23JkDd4XGSgbwVshY3HG1HfzxMvYLi2jogdmxzfq6inhuhjotrM50sv-qHMuVDgXgbwhvkmBRQUcPIpQibbhQ5plC94rujJv3jevTTc6FRAQtS7_urgOcfeoJUFQF8PDVc3o7OLChc/s640/Capilano+Suspension+Bridge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Originally built in 1889, this simple suspension footbridge surrounded by an evergreen forest is very high, fairly narrow, and extremely shaky—the cedar planks bounce on their steel cables as you walk across them. If the bridge doesn’t scare you, wait until the spring of 2011; the Cliffhanger attraction will allow visitors to climb across a series of suspended walkways attached to a cliff.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> North Vancouver, British Columbia, across the Capilano River.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats:</b> 450 feet long; 230 feet high.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, georgia, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 241, 235); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;"><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/11/top-10-longest-bridges-in-world.html" style="color: #006dad; font-family: Arial, tahoma, Verdana, Georgia, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Top 10 Longest Bridges In World</a></h3><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mackinac Bridge</span></b></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Michigan </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhza2DHVMfPmkg0dTcRDYRWg-NhlrqQGtb86Gyq0brm6ivRhNOdw8XJImI3zFB-ujUJuwWC4rtcSJ7LVBmEVgtrxfF-a9I6erX7EQ0fdo16Nn_zfI54nGdFZNdOrmayz5-lE4Kbtr6XmOI/s1600/mackinac_bridge-mackinac_island_michigan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhza2DHVMfPmkg0dTcRDYRWg-NhlrqQGtb86Gyq0brm6ivRhNOdw8XJImI3zFB-ujUJuwWC4rtcSJ7LVBmEVgtrxfF-a9I6erX7EQ0fdo16Nn_zfI54nGdFZNdOrmayz5-lE4Kbtr6XmOI/s640/mackinac_bridge-mackinac_island_michigan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some drivers get so nervous about crossing this five-mile-long bridge that they don’t even go. And this happens so often that the Mackinac Bridge Authority will drive your car or motorcycle for you (and for free). The biggest fear is the wind, which often exceeds 30 miles per hour on the bridge.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> Between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats:</b> 5 miles long; 199 feet above the water.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, georgia, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(243, 241, 235); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px;"><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2008/06/10-most-beautiful-stunning-bridges.html" style="color: #006dad; font-family: Arial, tahoma, Verdana, Georgia, 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none;">10 Most Beautiful Stunning Bridges Around The World</a></h3><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Puente de Ojuela</span></b></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mexico </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CcIAC9v25W33I3IcPmduBjg_Mf3HJMV5NZn7L68VEMgW3NYpOvkKGSbby8EWDu6BnQBikhTFyP4E6k4GAK3q1I2sfeNMBpLaIqaNZhevxQpJpEanE5KeailxQfGnZrbtw2ML3Q7XGOc/s1600/Puente-de-Ojuela-Mexico.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_CcIAC9v25W33I3IcPmduBjg_Mf3HJMV5NZn7L68VEMgW3NYpOvkKGSbby8EWDu6BnQBikhTFyP4E6k4GAK3q1I2sfeNMBpLaIqaNZhevxQpJpEanE5KeailxQfGnZrbtw2ML3Q7XGOc/s640/Puente-de-Ojuela-Mexico.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This bridge leads to a ghost town, but it’s the squeaky wood floor that makes it scary. Fortunately, steel cables suspended from two towers bring a greater feeling of safety. Still, steel is a relatively recent addition: when German engineer Santiago Minhguin built this bridge in the 19th century, those towers were made of wood.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> The ghost town of Ojuela, an old mining settlement in the northern state of Durango, Mexico.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats:</b> 1,043 feet long; 2 feet wide; 360 feet above a gorge. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chesapeake Bay Bridge</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <b>Maryland </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TiC5J-TM-IQNeKuAkEReU3GYVsLdZ9qTGPHJ1VNI7VMm3Nxt8SIDmd7JAooojZA1WxIbKsBc0L9l4SlA-KF2mgljbf3Anj34I1Xjy1DEjBzY4yml0bBCLO9o73iWrdCY3Nb_szic5Go/s1600/chesapeake-bay-bridge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2TiC5J-TM-IQNeKuAkEReU3GYVsLdZ9qTGPHJ1VNI7VMm3Nxt8SIDmd7JAooojZA1WxIbKsBc0L9l4SlA-KF2mgljbf3Anj34I1Xjy1DEjBzY4yml0bBCLO9o73iWrdCY3Nb_szic5Go/s640/chesapeake-bay-bridge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Drivers are notoriously afraid of this bridge, as it’s subjected to frequent—and often violent—storms. And when the bad weather hits, forget about visibility: get to the middle of this five-mile-long bridge and you can barely see land.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> Spanning the Chesapeake Bay to connect Maryland’s eastern and western shores.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats: </b>Nearly 5 miles long; 186 feet high at its highest point.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monkey Bridges</span></b></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vietnam </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDyKHRc1tFnILi8WNGB6huLFDNz4aVsaElM3uNEX8elY7vLY2LDzcjtjno8-kq_vLbn9kHW0OPjuqjM3C2IFqW1yinPLb4u3vAZNC9Iw4sHIDhq0Zl2o2O3s-g231gGdsXGYkMCtB8jk/s1600/Monkey+Bridges.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDyKHRc1tFnILi8WNGB6huLFDNz4aVsaElM3uNEX8elY7vLY2LDzcjtjno8-kq_vLbn9kHW0OPjuqjM3C2IFqW1yinPLb4u3vAZNC9Iw4sHIDhq0Zl2o2O3s-g231gGdsXGYkMCtB8jk/s640/Monkey+Bridges.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It may seem that only monkeys could make it across traditional monkey bridges—after all, they’re typically made of a single bamboo log and one handrail. However, the name comes from the stooped monkey-like posture you have to maintain when crossing, so as not to plunge into the river below.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> Various points across the Mekong Delta at the southern tip of Vietnam.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats:</b> These bridges are built by hand by local residents and vary from town to town. Newer ones are made of concrete.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hussaini Hanging Bridge</span></b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pakistan</b> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8uyp5flrUu6W_D9uFvh0YmGSKNfMaaMlLa3iBkRtczB_1OtF3rhuZtOTioCD7pPYKw8MySpXB2ZzmsbSaPNnylyeayT4BRsEHHkYxawFKBUhyphenhyphenf61X1Seu8Sk5QXXdNhwUk-Al9SFLqE/s1600/Hussaini+Hanging+Bridge.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8uyp5flrUu6W_D9uFvh0YmGSKNfMaaMlLa3iBkRtczB_1OtF3rhuZtOTioCD7pPYKw8MySpXB2ZzmsbSaPNnylyeayT4BRsEHHkYxawFKBUhyphenhyphenf61X1Seu8Sk5QXXdNhwUk-Al9SFLqE/s640/Hussaini+Hanging+Bridge.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Massive gaps between the planks, a wild side-to-side swing: there are reasons this is considered one of the world’s most harrowing suspension bridges. While rickety cable and wood bridges are common in this area, crossing this bridge over the rapidly flowing Hunza River is particularly frightening, as the tattered remains of the previous bridge hang by threads next to the one currently in use.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Where:</b> In the village of Hussaini in Northern Pakistan, crossing the Hunza River.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Stats:</b> Floodwaters reportedly submerged the bridge in May 2010. However, due to its draw as a popular adventure-travel activity, the bridge is likely to be rebuilt.</span></div>maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-51082286266460763872011-01-07T00:08:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.804-07:00Historical photograph of New York in a new light<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Not so long ago, Reuel Golden released his new book, "New York, a portrait of the city." The book presents a set of photographs taken Ester Bubble (1921-1998) and Alvin Hofer (1922-2009), tells the story of the largest U.S. city, and there is really rare old photographs, which had not seen anyone.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Suggest taking a look at some of them.</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>1. 1964: The network of urban roads (Photo by Evelyn Hofer). In the archives of the New York Historical Society can also find plenty of lesser-known images in New York.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcpF_nS6zKSnUw0ZG9kf9yYnisyQHT4BKvNkKmqy9P84FMa0BUmryLJqSHMIPzda_OL0_M-QOpIFAQ-XI5nVBEeMzsUWfHJSY7jYHGVf3S7bdnTq6mnCq0k6iKOaP1So81EpgUpwRWaQ/s400/1.JPG" width="400" /></span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=21869225" name="more"></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">2</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1877</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">:</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Children</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">playing</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">on the</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">beach</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">of Coney</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Island</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps atn" title="Click for alternate translations">(</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">George</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Bradford</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Brainerd</span> <span class="hps atn" title="Click for alternate translations">(</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">Brooklyn</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Museum</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">/</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Brooklyn</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Public Library</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">)</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_q7hDpbS0HRnUgqXrb4mQFlFSL9Pbfx5h07nqPzKoOZtZlOHDkDJ5sx2ptFTun2cn52e73B35y4EJRVK0DyFQKvm6M6q16_F2AP3U05vBNdCNNvaXfGBHFgcZXs2dRXzt0p6-mjtJ_A/s400/2.JPG" width="400" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">3</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1907</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">:</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">The British</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">passenger</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">liner</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">returned from</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">his</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">first voyage</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">At that</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">time</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">it</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">was</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">the largest</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">ocean</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">liner</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">in the world</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Until his</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">death</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">in</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1915</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">by</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">a German</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">torpedo</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">hit</span><span class="atn" title="Click for alternate translations">, "</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">Lusitania</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">"</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">managed to</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">make a</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">202</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">flight from</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Liverpool</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">-</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">New</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">York</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEozr5Kc6KqQRlPOwPoPFuFyq172eaM9axbPj3mvVfirJ6bvc982_jJHKTgajROXJl9vqkKw_NzDYtZg-pKTUMSbmzMnFagCmkIiEqxrZNbS_DojoNVNDzdVSr_y57dzPmvjH_L0AEVQ/s400/3.JPG" width="313" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">4</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1907</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">:</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Delancey</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Street</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">(photo by</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Eugene</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">de</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Salignac</span> <span class="hps atn" title="Click for alternate translations">(</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">from</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">the New York</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Municipal</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Archives</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">)</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">This</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">street</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">has always</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">been famous</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">for great</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">discounts</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">at</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">clothing stores</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">a large poster</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">in the picture</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">, too,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">promises</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">buyers</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">a large</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">discount</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9pd8veHwds-X63cuHO4nESKdAxwWFY8YqLNzsXD-RvM2vfddrF-BClURPYWRZCv3UvE3q1l6JyE5W4OYri2A2os7jEuhCvB9FhqrHyDqP1dzXCCr3rpQQpTETIQNXwmBaFNxujx1zTw/s400/4.JPG" width="400" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">5</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1927</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">: One</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">of the</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">archival</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">photos</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">taken</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">by an unknown author</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZZQd1eSIjlyqiVoEvUdc4oQt_cdM5WTSH_Tqkl7-1JgBT3wZbq1QZVIdmC0fggK1kwvQ84fYZ0J87iCWohe7Mj5iFH_-2r3xiA8L0MUNbTz_CjRKw31gVRzYyIGauEXtAJ0nR9hIcQ/s400/5.JPG" width="306" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">6</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Construction of</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">the Empire State</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Building</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">on Manhattan Island.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">This</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">102</span><span class="atn" title="Click for alternate translations">-</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">storey</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">building</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">for 40</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">years</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">was</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">not</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">only</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">the tallest skyscraper</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">in New</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">York</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">but</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">throughout the</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">world</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">The picture was taken</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">about</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1930</span></span></i><br /><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"> <span class="hps atn" title="Click for alternate translations">(</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">Lewis</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Hine</span> <span class="hps atn" title="Click for alternate translations">(</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">George Eastman</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">House</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">))</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6x5J98MNserhVB6yFnBJPnbPFiifA6eb7kcqWjSy5WCPxzQF5DvHcR_JPFDUzThBOs8DO1B-GE90ghvQs4obfwYuQA442rkKLQtBkeRgLpT3hriwfCINKBdxYKi-y5XWkTJvQ7TkBnA/s400/6.JPG" width="310" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">7</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1937</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">:</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">a snapshot</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">from the</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">municipal</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">archives</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">in New York</span><span title="Click for alternate translations">,</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">owned by</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">an unknown</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">author</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiY1uEyWhhYZei2hT2uPqlD9VRY25PXqsnqXNpSAyjUhJEc29Ws4KCDm5H8YCNkrDRTqlnhV4peauYDzedCmaCUwDuKdg51VtYFFxN7njWnlzomzcYwK3UZz7iuk8DVC-5KCoVpE8GEg/s400/7.JPG" width="400" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">8</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1946</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">:</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">that evening</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">at</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">a bar</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">on the Bowery</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">fun</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">women only</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">During the</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Great</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Depression</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">in this</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">area</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">were</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">built</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">many</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">nochlezhek</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">(Photo by</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Erica</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Stone</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">)</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8pZhTdnl-FJ6SOPkK0-lhK4Wv7fuFf_4gLz5-7UuSUUrWTg7X1XJoT-eoBTRYzakGD7DVwEvYwtqnVWzsJYZABXJmWjHiW1ptAAa4nPHw2HaoUUFK0bbnL8Ebw11qqckoNwiryqL7A/s400/8.JPG" width="400" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYheQ-dalFuhmphLai3A1RyubM4w70npbhXBfn13l4XkCEJ-8Ewp7afcYy_7gktGtnPGBniOd_SB4LGPOKuck8zASK0eb06BGmalC2_dRHtPZMMkkAPgi1u33igIWNVMNOa1fKinlBIw/s400/9.JPG" width="243" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="long_text" id="result_box" lang="en"><span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">9</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Beginning of</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">1950</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">A man</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">with a book</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">on</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">one</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">of</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">the city</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">benches</span><span class="" title="Click for alternate translations">.</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">Photo</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">of Esther</span> <span class="hps" title="Click for alternate translations">bubble.</span></span></i></div>maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-29669011232683457772011-01-05T06:12:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.832-07:00Beautiful Patterns: Pin up girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAv3Q1JZDb3G4A5mHam4okffiEIr_3-fgBUvYqylug9SLo5WdTMVO0NR2h5rVI4LaHfrbv1R5xjNyUm31Fd-ve3Qdj1YnnC7-ghggtyguBFgrS-kh_fk3Nckg93qVASo3oxP1ULB8s5Xk/s320/benjamin%2527s+owl+.jpg" width="320" /></span></div>What have you finished lately?<br /><br />Here is an owl softie I made for my son, Benjamin. I used the barn owl from the Sublime Stitching Birds of Prey pattern pack, and enlarged it. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz97ntK_UO_juWnwkp7zURblOxNHAAQxthQ7bPu4D3EgA8SzzyYRmI5IxyCQn70EMvlquaJGaH6KBSwEEZmPSroKh8sHsruW-FCdhEaUuHuwYshrGq4JiHzYZeSOUq_I1ka0mVwYCV3yI/s320/back+of+owl.jpg" width="320" /></span></div><div style="border: medium none;"></div><div style="border: medium none;"></div><div style="border: medium none;"></div>My color inspiration for the stitching comes from this spotted owl fabric by Alexander Henry that I just love.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY58yjtdNdSzU00K_wFBbA9mseMM5w4NaeVXTS65bY-VvEoCMN7ItNvzfroNFO2sv-JLhiBkhcwqOX-48EfG9EHwKCkv2T_q4qnTOFm177qlbwlOLCiPdKZ4soAiwl072aq0U2JBHfyZA/s320/Bud%2527s+redwork.jpg" width="320" /></span></div>This is a handkerchief I made as a Christmas gift. I decided to do it in redwork, because I thought it went with the blue really well ... and I was a bit pressed for time too! I used letters from the Sublime Stitching Stitch It Kit Stitch it Kit, and the football is a random transfer I had laying around that I am not sure where came from. <span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQoPfjmsFe3NZEkqsnj3qrxKrupmk_CDa3KqIgqrWJbybtAj8Yqg5rA1YLoa4qoTEVAZmaM-1vQqI_P1T3qb9dDsFaFZNjpUuJ7OTUu7Qj-4nyXggLun6yS4S9ZZ2uPg-SfU9zCv6xTU/s320/tom%2527s+redwork.jpg" width="320" /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is another handkerchief I made for my dad for Christmas. This was another one I did in redwork. The lettering is from Aimee Ray's Doodle Stitching Motif Collection Book <img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thesplsti-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=1600595812" style="border: medium none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />, and the cheeseburger is from the meaty treats pattern pack by Sublime Stitching. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGCmbJSr2WR7lQuZPmkQUlwK4bUWtqrWB_sccJ6MtyNAzbU3HNYgZjWS5xO82Cea7lclf8yWMd-9vUp8pbHq9fSWN-kKyFhRyIGVipRKM_eCGRBdqnHxy9tS9_SwUhqKxtTKrf8y4PKI/s320/lace+inset+bag.jpg" width="320" /></span>This is a clutch I made using a sewing pattern by Keykalou. I altered the pattern to have lace in the center, because I felt like it was an inexpensive way to dress up the quilting cotton I used for the body of the bag. I have been using this when I go to holiday parties. It is a lot of fun. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb3T6YhMCsV2KBtvZLTChgk00lfat9LmgnUdKlEpeqaCnykmnk5oVuffpgzY7PSEN8Hskz5yOJLQ4mG-9_khKIQ2PcE1w9K6QHoZYYIYKtl3plEhOBD97SzZ7qTInAGEn-70fH4PyJAJk/s320/flower+pin+cushion.jpg" width="320" /></span>And, this little cutie is a little flower pincushion I made using a pattern from I Love Patchwork. I used some reproduction fabric scraps I had sitting around.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJ7qk6Ho0ns2KcGpYHLpGFCWm3QO1bZQY3eOn-5b1s52KeRyNAB17G12mrJBLNvy1K69Vpdqj61WR7dqsIRgW21P3o-A-e9NAuMbgV-slSaEOLjmwMKHoXEQ2mNy7WfgBtcloq3Jmh_8/s320/mom%2527s+cat+jewelry.jpg" width="320" /></span></div>This is a set of cat cameo jewelry/hair pins that I have made for my mom for her birthday next month. I do not think she reads this blog, so I should be safe! She loves cats, and I just thought these cabochons were so cute!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGc2L-d-B7hSCRggrmHwVWNbTISvZlYzigZMU-pVMq6i6Sce4WrTyWZRxVLSM58EYugsLvZI1OnDu20gn84sBygCb0B2sKaoE7Mtz8SYjKIVJLjr6AZ6yl2LDh9mFdkDJ2Ms-r9blhEU/s320/pinup+wip.jpg" width="208" /></span></div>And, last but not least my sexy WIP. This is a pinup pattern from Sew Lovely Embroidery. I just love it. I altered it a bit to have my gal wearing lingerie instead of a bikini. I also added some anatomically correct body parts under her lacey black bra. The lace parts are actual bits of black lace that I had sitting around. First I adhered them using a small amount of permanent fabric adhesive, then I stitched them on with matching floss. I really love the effect. I had originally started this pinup for an embroidery swap on swap-bot, but I have to admit I sort of fell in love with this piece and dropped out of the swap, Source: <a href="http://thesplitstitch.blogspot.com/2010/12/some-finished-projects-and-sexy-wip.html">Thesplitstitch</a>maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-37219847512762967592011-01-04T07:54:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.858-07:00Creative Ads & Photography | fashion Photographers, Designers And art<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47wVvXwH82z9a-no1TssRoozYwE1KfvrHXRcEnVXRyPglYf3TU32XUYmyoTEfD3CHq40xj-wkwJagFon_I-nBH5qAwMEZk2KXdN33W9WA4F_lWDLuWZJuMubnvn8LFx1HDXHoZwIKylo/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="402" /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.fabjanski.com/">Pawel Fabjanski</a> is a Polish fashion and sports photographer who also has an interesting, unique eye as expressed in his <b>Creative Ads & Photography</b>. After graduating from the Polish National Film School he's now <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/absolutely-beautiful-architectural.html">senior photographer</a> with Hiro Magazine, and having moved to Vienna is now also associated with Austrian independent style magazine, Indie Go. Pawel took his eye away from the lens to answer some questions for Pixelsurgeon.<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ISAaZpMHnIClo1vs9wnoG9kkX7rm6Sb6gTNSjMtZSofetwMLRGemgge70I2ox42NfAnEDmb5PVYV1J0YnAYI9OU6jFEGIzixHbS8WhoGkWmH__F7gKvfEPMiir1MZXCjadD_9lEk82Y/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski2.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNa2ka40joY3WXu2Dnqf_9jl6_tE_YQnPNqY6APLvVFY8oxnNwcu1_2ysvaHHpO796-36tQ5nHhl1FsxZHGJAK4bZsC3UcxAkXpkKQ6D8gfDFAIyr6XB9nqFXEcsfiIM85NGQYEj1KPE/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski3.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="426" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Fv_A3L2xiBeLeFATyVVwPpZOFZECkMTqUWc-DxXlMlq21zVwWZgV1A3Dp5xPilLdhwHonZ2eTjUL2qobjSbY6BPKnRgY9IhPqaE_nKjtnGDLePhxw_LNEHfYVSYKH_ub81AnGkEtqJU/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski4.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="426" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Zws6JWIdVW2AEHqdm4Y39j0DhKV0Ki7d3py5nNo7NfcrjFafG1KsPd2dA7Y7qC5oQmNqw_vioHNCaA0_q6EGEWXJYE_SCXpqdLuVd2wYw6tQ9owbXQubhTMpShzQ4jP8GeQWyUFtnXk/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski5.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="482" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmMZnXw2ad96XpYfvXcKpxOFO9JJ6tuc-ZQRQUBC3yLBDA9bEIPc4325MeH8zLNFfxUUoIET-GEegrLhG158BRZBl30vR-PZZsqwKK2B3UapAxG5VezFNKSr2kcXTvdC0XDB1ZGvKYmHo/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski6.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="456" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKM9HDn41LoqLGPJESplRt8fQBD4HPSpsILF8Y0dAHiAv1DD6DLaGq1LWiB35oVGCzG2G4BhtyqBHn-VXMAsKqS86LaxPoTBHXcFE0acpSAdxRB8bnwKoGopv3h8cZJR5ZbBy5s4F5Hq4/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski7.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="366" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUaibgigSjo8AcADPnBfHdaP9UEffPwj7DqNSU39Fh3Gb8nCzT-Js78-91VpXih1L_kDs7rJoj5Qz4l7da19-1fmmJ0QoZj-A4ARDdt1qF84EtCx9S9bdgP50fgkM3tR7X9t3y8-mbIA/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski8.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="426" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iwcHP_pN-GORAzlU-LFcI2LbzQLWsv9xhW_LKiZAAjMhHKHCeHOKN3iLMCUbeOFL7E09GKOxfhUG-fUK10jEWlKkHmTlzIAMdmqS2IUJrtvwGRcY2Wd6nXa9bLFuwbvDhckN3xfdqak/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski9.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklIPZlRsmhsbz2Pv33VnK_aCwq2u29mnrtbjtMDYglsTvedCcs_ROUqOJdpKz2BMuOkyBqr6NqsX9X23g38vsQc1y3d0wchysuktdgLV62b5seccryxixmoSmsXjI-lK98zoXjPhIQt8/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski10.jpg" border="0" alt="" width="530" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg587JQ0VePKz2XYkSsy8bCHyJSIFaENbvOZLpafREJlfG61RPmgXsuZI_nrneuL1Rl1v0zPELy9YtAuHxgPUHrdxY1NHCSQ6UWGQ3wpNvGb1Dpz-M9GpWV_M9K5MJKEh8O26aeLpn92lo/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski11.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZWCJPVMh5tSUoHUpcBM1fYM0X-x3MGu2ZWQcP6n4Kf2G3uoGrC_ELsgMlccODSq64C6dmekT_3JHF8hszuQl9BaAFWNPMleqSZs-XPsOukEQvIZK1Sdfm40Rbog7tES2R8b5pq0xXzI/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski12.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="426" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ9KbdImWdngFnmQ7bFh5Yh0w7iqVUjVHNw4H4n0U4LtmU3FQx6RYlQlNERjQzI6vpSXjXfscZ2bGuXmj7DIWIvsPVDNLcQDnGdrRNHMuFx-9aQSlK8VYWXoPzpaKT5S2w0ll_ghHVo_c/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski13.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="476" /><br /><br /><img 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src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0U9rnJMkBBMKW1Vz6YXAwcX8lh4EFR1id6dHVNalqIFargjUmccRx158c__ksfPCdysZ2e-VanPX3KMH_QEp92jIkOqvAZebFKvK5aVsVOaflpEwUBH2iaE6DW0foyiwjyKOQcZbhAU/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski17.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="450" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOxVfL1U-iBFbDRl4mhzOI95dtx3A9vDwRJUtFkAOdA3v7uti97ntIVN9uzQ8Ld4GiDMQqJhZEAPh5bTCNiDK9Bhhx00w2At4aVa-tbEjMmo24J7gloxasxWQHUyT5Y5myja1yZ-Q6BCQ/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski18.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="316" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkx4nldfa_Hvi4N4TmCzBkSfGUpYMgFRKIE-Ve-BFjcQ3U6lJe4cyl39SLfHwKXGJS8nwT-vEStHL9p7F3YT_YUnihvtlnD76-PdRRfktIH9BnvyK3hRKcZJ0277GuiVwLZSPzjwfkks/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski19.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="422" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH4WR6IlLbjnWq6RgHdif1sjlae2hvQYp79iNLEpHbc8UAyYSPrAa_N0H7Yso4E90x-OLXDwDMV6Lqmu7IXWouIf_EQWIa3KA5DQaPEh5WtIfQ5HAPyBbF8BOMHTjDrOimbI0UVkAES0M/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski20.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="480" /><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbs_kVS_NkFWD3k2ZkyFyYgPVlbg16h78ex0ckV98RhoqXMFGoQ6_PNFg1z8T_D9GtFZrTf-SbdERWgvtpiq3KQlIGt75nxzJOy3c2mk9stbWe47noQCxOfZ6cB1Nza4i4Fnb6toGamqY/s640/Pawel+Fabjanski21.jpg" border="0" alt="Creative Ads & Photography" width="530" height="640" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-50741915713723117012011-01-04T01:12:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.887-07:002011 Mehndi Design | dulhan mehndi patterns 2010 | New Mehndi for Bride<img alt="2011 Mehndi dulhan patterns" border="0" height="492" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLeckkcDwI/AAAAAAAAJ3g/6XQOHhnzWwA/s640/2011%2BLatest%2BMehndi%2BDesignes.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="2010 Mehndi dulhan patterns" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9T4NpQEQi83zF9obpOqooOiqodd2eRvlgUjQFZPFvixIxhH2HY9OpgT7_ecvxAJmZoylGGLeVTmh71HlB_d2i2JGWvvzV0OYFnxn-LphlZnINiOAG6IhZ3Bq36-ow-N4TbinIPto8-f8/s640/2011+Mehndi+patterns+bridal.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="indian dulhan 2010 mehndi patterns" border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLedUWQCqI/AAAAAAAAJ3w/XFJoC4D35-o/s640/arabic%2BMehndi%2Bpatterns.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="Mahndi Function in wedding" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdZTTILeQHv8BhZLRd7kVpGBsPwX1J686EOGLYWbI1HREGlqNhW4s5HNxVCYbRCnOSHX8zGk4edVw0LwvPUdvRcVpmWWHowWxx-nO6HKWKHEx9nTiLQHlWuha3uEZo2BCHBaDOdHBjts/s640/Latest+and+Beautiful+Mehndi+Designs+www.She9.blogspot.com+%2826%29.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br />New Mehndi Style for Bride & <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/01/2010-bridal-mehndi-designs-latest.html">Colorful Mehndi for Party</a>, Waleema and different Functions <br /><br /><img alt="2011 Mehndi dulhan patterns" border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLedcxPPdI/AAAAAAAAJ34/wTf-KNwWiJ8/s640/Beautiful%2BMehndi%2Bpatterns%2Bbridal.jpg" width="484" /><br /><br /><img alt="2010 Mehndi dulhan patterns" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrPJM_j5XyolnBoeTTtuIgZD47bvAf2i5o7HrKGu1xqxFHiryqhWwbO2TENDui2Qbqk-7xkV1G8lMuo3k-RQ-bUdWd1SZdKgq5Xd0teMMiQFVBFHfb8cOia8IYplGXTMr30rVbclFU5ds/s640/clean+Mehndi+patterns+bridal.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="2011 Mehndi dulhan patterns" border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLembBfziI/AAAAAAAAJ4I/hnxxdCR_x98/s640/dulhan%2BMehndi%2Bpatterns%2Bbridal.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="Mehndi Patterns eid" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9wP_YK-WiorKbRheQWDy4DEQdy8KKsbjnAtEmd9OatMrZOMS54PSP9AdLnAmWiJYW6u7nNxVZcjPS2EkhoP8xlPG5lRQr1UiIkngletJIX3AlLBI4Wb3AO9zRi3b9bFVKZptNmUGT8A/s800/indian-mehndi-design.jpg" /> <br /><br />Beautiful Mehndi Designs can also be used on Weddings, Shadi, <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/08/mehndi-designs-for-eid-indian-mehndi.html">EID Mehndi for Girls</a> and Women<br /><br /><img alt="simple dulhan Mehndi patterns bridal" border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLemnfd3LI/AAAAAAAAJ4Q/PgT6rnpn4EY/s640/Indian%2Bsimple%2BMehndi%2Bpatterns.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="simple dulhan Mehndi patterns bridal" border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLem5AGh2I/AAAAAAAAJ4Y/PeWGjPrYUWU/s640/Mehndi%2Bbridal%2BDesignes.jpg" width="620" /><br /><br /><img alt="Pakistani dulhan Mehndi patterns" border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLenc1vaRI/AAAAAAAAJ4g/Dlwu5WDoBjM/s640/Mehndi%2BDesignes.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="indian mehndi patterns" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGlc51D44hZul7dfATcyklE6f4n_oGoCvuQdLR8g2JQYY1CBLslQzKhhq1UgfRUlFIIxeFjEOnlHyBGp_dgTkeXHqw_mp4fIhumI19rrUq2ncdEu0OWQXjlhXR2EYJhbnk1ugX9SjFvM/s640/Mehndi+Designes+for+Girls.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="Pakistani dulhan Mehndi design" border="0" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfzWS7QHCG7qahjoDn8VWHKr4Svey9g0TgKcd5EZEeDkdlw2jea_gXmOdbIQFGvIvsblabGxAbEpaBN4OOiozkL2YgvNq_fcjBvU-YHEhiGGoHVjxYMGw98qK8VlTOCxG6r8GlIGlWEg/s640/Mehndi+patterns+bridal+Pakistani.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="Pakistani dulhan Mehndi patterns" border="0" height="480" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLetIjwFfI/AAAAAAAAJ44/PaPUDq13N8M/s640/simple%2Bdulhan%2BMehndi%2Bpatterns%2Bbridal.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br /><img alt="Arabic dulhan Mehndi patterns" border="0" height="570" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLetYQW-EI/AAAAAAAAJ5A/mfvf3O6NMBc/s640/simple%2BMehndi%2Bpatterns%2Bfor%2BHand.jpg" width="336" /><br /><br /><img alt="upper arm Mehndi patterns bridal" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKoK_yTu8PkYnvvcnBpXf3QUde5hcoUaiV0VMO1o3_OlvAixHhuA7Si372oDXIMC5Vscuzhf9kznWgxHmhd2UuP-IXcAVd64gjrAVvbM0XTLg7BJe-vxth41vm7jKlaUN8hFAZkljK54/s640/beautiful+mehndi+design+for+shoulders.jpg" width="570" /><br /><br />If you want to Decorate your Shoulders with Mehndi or you are willing to decorate a <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2011/01/mehndi-designs-for-shoulders-upper-arm.html">bride’s shoulder mehndi patterns</a>.<br /><br /><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZH8rSL8Tx2dfNh3OqYZ5vm9TX_5B4w2LnWVDTy-gfiorgD2HRToUPBRebaQ87Ogy5SAtfu3ON18uN99ukIdG74HwuC-VTlBat8PLDsOXBnWegnoyTbKoGTGEsWynDXDI0miLKiAKlFQ/s640/11.bmp" width="480" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-85122309866949008172011-01-04T00:36:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.916-07:00Mehndi Designs for Shoulders | upper arm Mehndi patterns bridal<b>beautiful Mehndi Designs</b> can also be used on Weddings, Shadi, Mehndi, EID, School Functions/College functions by Girls and Women if they do not hesitate to show their shoulders in public place. So, If you want to Decorate your Shoulders with Mehndi or you are willing to decorate a <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/05/arabic-dulhan-mehndi-patterns-bridal.html">bride’s shoulder with mehndi patterns</a></b>.<br /><br /><img alt="upper arm Mehndi patterns bridal" border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTKoK_yTu8PkYnvvcnBpXf3QUde5hcoUaiV0VMO1o3_OlvAixHhuA7Si372oDXIMC5Vscuzhf9kznWgxHmhd2UuP-IXcAVd64gjrAVvbM0XTLg7BJe-vxth41vm7jKlaUN8hFAZkljK54/s640/beautiful+mehndi+design+for+shoulders.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />Henna Patterns are commonly known as Mehndi Designs and are applied on Hands and Feet Commonly BUT Now Mehndi is also applied on Upper Arms and Shoulders because of innovation in Lifestyle and in placement of <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-get-dark-colored-mehendi-how-to.html">dark Mehndi Designs</a>.<br /><br /><br /><img alt="Mehndi Designs for Shoulders" border="0" height="618" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLYJHqGDEI/AAAAAAAAJ2s/4Z79nflH9to/s640/clever%2Bmehndi%2Bfor%2Bshoulders.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="Mehndi Designs for Shoulders" border="0" height="618" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLYJUiGX5I/AAAAAAAAJ20/QGkg1Ikt30o/s640/mehndi%2Bdesigns%2Bfor%2Bshoulders.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="upper arm Mehndi patterns bridal" border="0" height="637" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLYJlynvqI/AAAAAAAAJ28/LbO2yH-8rH4/s640/mehndi%2Bfor%2Bshoulder.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="upper arm Mehndi patterns bridal" border="0" height="618" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLYJqX_ERI/AAAAAAAAJ3E/1SG9q0PrRkQ/s640/mehndi%2Bfor%2Bshoulders.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />So, now you can decorate your <b>upper arms</b> and <b>Shoulder with Henna/Mehndi designs</b>. So, If you want to Decorate your Shoulders with Mehndi or you are willing to decorate a <b>bride’s <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/01/2010-bridal-mehndi-designs-latest.html">shoulder with mehndi patterns</a></b>.<br /><br /><img alt="upper arm Mehndi patterns bridal" border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggwovNwxp0KJyX22mcWLyUPqzvqkc_Ej2IqwHzT5O1iAAKiekJ-tWafKFw65-JHa3u8bO-O64EW1USRV-kbZIjh-swVvXqwRSo80fCWKDZtZr1eOzVQrO76zCpBMSZpawexO5kFwZlels/s640/Peacock+Mehndi+Shoulder.jpg" width="640" /><br /><br />These Mehndi designs are also called Henna tattoos. These <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/03/latest-arabic-mehndi-designs-arabic.html">beautiful Mehndi Designs</a></b> can also be used on Weddings, Shadi, Mehndi, EID, School Functions/College functions by Girls and Women if they do not hesitate to show their shoulders in public place.<br /><br /><img alt="upper arm Mehndi patterns bridal" border="0" height="618" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5-9pSyTiM_U/TSLYOV92WrI/AAAAAAAAJ3U/hgASDUEKjJQ/s640/Shoulder%2BMehndi%2Bdesign.jpg" width="640" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-46266578170715891442010-12-31T01:15:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.945-07:00High speed Bullets Ripping photography | Beautiful example of taking pictures<div class="post-header"></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMhRgivtReCsifpH-mO6r-U2YYTyI-U7FhEc3VLvf3W_QYp465S0rfqQln7WjU1CnppymiMYL_Zbqqz0_YLlFdQm11SwjiN7vlvccb6aU8-vzach_705YuMwKFe1okmQLeglccSM7P1M/s400/bullets-ripping-through-stuff-2931.jpg" width="400" /></span><a href="" name="more"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOVWaQA7S5pcbZ2iZ_bV6GdeYq-2p_d6Nz5PU3rSS5zz9PYqNUO96vARzQSMlvDI7e8hd5jPVq8B-guZfjfakok8HFvCyDJvS9AXlLBy_qrJgvRE9iocJrL69Ob_ffwhW4x1hBtsofgoY/s400/bullets-ripping-through-stuff-2830.jpg" width="400" /></span></div></div>maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-58371324829385717492010-12-27T00:45:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:05.978-07:00Noble history of classical guitar | modern classical guitar designed<img alt="baphomet-guitar" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLu4vjwRTI/AAAAAAAAEbs/Zh9TvVKee0Y/baphomet-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="baphomet-guitar" /><br />According to an oft-quoted phrase we are all adolescent intellectuals without history. So it makes sense to explore the noble history of <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/03/beautiful-guitars-photos-crazy-guitars.html">classical guitar</a></b>, which has travelled a long way only to carve a niche for itself in the world of music globally.<br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=21869225" name="more"></a> <br /><img alt="big-foot-guitar" height="395" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLu6NXPpUI/AAAAAAAAEb0/8xOIIUSQn9U/big-foot-guitar_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="big-foot-guitar" width="431" /><br /><img alt="bone-guitar" height="648" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLu7ocbXLI/AAAAAAAAEb8/lZpj1e0np2A/bone-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="bone-guitar" width="433" /><br />This history would be incomplete without naming the legendary guitarist Luther Antonio de Torres (1817-1892) who made significant changes in the construction of the newly framed modern version these <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/02/extraordinary-guitars-picture-unique.html">guitars</a></b>. He is also considered as the founder of the <b>modern classical guitar</b> school. <br /><img alt="centerfold-guitar" height="321" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLu83reRSI/AAAAAAAAEcE/KFNFNwHFaqA/centerfold-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="centerfold-guitar" width="432" /><br /><img alt="cool-guitar" height="575" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLu-THjL_I/AAAAAAAAEcM/_gjYtelZeVw/cool-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar" width="432" /><br /><img alt="cool-guitar-2" height="178" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLu_unJH7I/AAAAAAAAEcU/IPTuRqTg09o/cool-guitar-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar-2" width="432" /><br />This unique history can be traced back to the Near East. The archaeologists found its representation in myriad forms in the excavations of Babylonia. Also referred to as a Spanish guitar, <b>classical guitar</b> heralds from the family of instruments called chordophones. They have been a part of the ancient musical tradition for over 100 years.<br /><img alt="cool-guitar-3" height="535" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvA_4g3YI/AAAAAAAAEcc/TUGmEFlIwao/cool-guitar-3_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar-3" width="438" /><br /><img alt="cool-guitar-4" height="255" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvCt9vo2I/AAAAAAAAEck/d4yZ06OyTYw/cool-guitar-4_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar-4" width="436" /><br /><img alt="cool-guitar-5" height="760" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvDlac0pI/AAAAAAAAEcs/7GAsIEBrD7g/cool-guitar-5_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar-5" width="385" /><br />Spanning over four centuries history classical guitar has been a subject of great debate and controversy. Many earlier instruments also contributed a great deal in shaping its history. Many great players and composers also contributed to an amazing extent in shaping up this amazing journey of this popular instrument. <br /><img alt="cool-guitar-6" height="289" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvFAlqMYI/AAAAAAAAEc0/jdCwydmf-9U/cool-guitar-6_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar-6" width="449" /><br /><img alt="cool-guitar-7" height="263" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvGp9b6YI/AAAAAAAAEc8/smJebKKiPUY/cool-guitar-7_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar-7" width="449" /><br /><img alt="cool-guitar-pic" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq_wrOnZgZx03F7jb4kkpRuUwxlFb1XzGqort0LqtZG45HxyE27ulyd1JaAaC8GCxtsr6zU9MdUaKMAE8YSyFrdaB_hOdahvckjmhhce9RAnEry3WwxUMKF9Lt6T9wLOUVMockEbb72YI/?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="cool-guitar-pic" width="344" /><br />The popularity of the guitar was on the downslide with the emergence of the piano in the middle of the 19th century. Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) initiated a whole new style of playing which added a new definition to the entire history of the classical guitar.<br /><img alt="falcon-guitar" height="449" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvJ9R1OeI/AAAAAAAAEdM/ZIgj7fgFcJs/falcon-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="falcon-guitar" width="337" /><br /><img alt="gold-guitar" height="455" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvLZzo8DI/AAAAAAAAEdU/Ueza7e9mvqM/gold-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="gold-guitar" width="342" /><br /><img alt="guitar" height="349" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvMwJDr7I/AAAAAAAAEdc/WuQptlSK3A0/guitar_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar" width="440" /><br /><img alt="guitar-1" height="446" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvOfAbI3I/AAAAAAAAEdk/9nt0qgEgJH4/guitar-1_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-1" width="442" /><br /><img alt="guitar-2" height="363" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvQf49LCI/AAAAAAAAEds/jt_hUMeI3_M/guitar-2_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-2" width="446" /><br /><img alt="guitar-3" height="589" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvStc7UAI/AAAAAAAAEd0/mrvc-oWs1Po/guitar-3_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-3" width="365" /><br />Some of the earlier instruments, which shaped the history are as Renaissance guitar, Baroque guitar.The size and shape has been the same over 100 years.The modern version of the ancient guitars has evolved over the following few sources<br />The Lute, The Vihuela, The Renaissance five-string guitar.<br /><img alt="guitar-4" height="421" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvUhWNEaI/AAAAAAAAEd8/_8GBdlMbJnk/guitar-4_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-4" width="394" /><br /><img alt="guitar-5" height="356" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvVxCBW9I/AAAAAAAAEeE/Dq2h4ISCqbA/guitar-5_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-5" width="416" /><br /><img alt="guitar-6" height="424" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvXWPlQzI/AAAAAAAAEeM/ZGvb0Z73Hng/guitar-6_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-6" width="318" /><br />Some of the legendary names associated with the field of guitar are as Gaspar Sanz, Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani,John Williams,Julian Bream.<br /><img alt="guitar-8" height="315" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvYsUElvI/AAAAAAAAEeU/bkx-Yi0PZHY/guitar-8_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-8" width="429" /><br /><img alt="guitar-9" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA1en_-fsgJzMmlq9iOR68kj5YVUlvu_cEs9IAEa4iPZady5BJtNpVzMwzBrTHOkwK-5esbJNE-5xUBc5KI2y1U0jjG8aNEdF5VFXuUUHsxOstEaBsBG_0vSBJD3qd4OMGYsuHw19Hr2I/?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-9" width="433" /><br /><img alt="guitar-10" height="324" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvbdxsJxI/AAAAAAAAEek/TIog8Sq6N2s/guitar-10_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-10" width="430" /><br />The most accepted convention these days is to use the fingertips to play on the guitar. However, in the bygone era it was the prevelant custom to use flesh over nail to play the guitar. <br /><img alt="guitar-11" height="204" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvcnRghQI/AAAAAAAAEes/Zeq0hc-noy8/guitar-11_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-11" width="421" /><br /><img alt="guitar-12" height="285" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvedyqlqI/AAAAAAAAEe0/whlSqmfHOEI/guitar-12_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-12" width="420" /><br />Some of the renowned players who preferred using fingertips over nail include - Fernando Sor, Francisco Tarrega.<br /><img alt="guitar-13" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHvBZSmO0XQy7ESZzbfgjh9RZzIYbw_2t83J3u54WNxWiVjBpuRJNVQgmG04K1Z2E-fVMPQNiWzg8IGfPoH1Cwquxqh3ggfErZpY_PNsCsloO-OZAHxryzZe22FNI9ta2VhCyajKFmiNk/?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-13" width="422" /><br /><img alt="guitar-15" height="206" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvgxhKcVI/AAAAAAAAEfE/FcPzZDdZBxw/guitar-15_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-15" width="416" /><br />Since, there is more space between the strings on a typical classical guitar it is easier to handle it for amateurs. Some of the cardinal features of this popular instrument are as follows-<br />It uses nylon strings.<br />It generally makes use of a rich colour palette.<br /><img alt="Guitar014" height="299" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLviYRDEaI/AAAAAAAAEfM/7jHnwqHGP0I/Guitar014_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="Guitar014" width="443" /><br /><img alt="guitar-14" height="333" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvjirtM5I/AAAAAAAAEfU/GoiPbPzx5Vk/guitar-14_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-14" width="442" /><br />Hogging the musical scene globally classical guitars are a player's delight. With changing times it has undoutedly evolved a lot. Technologial advancements may have given guitars a backseat with newer instruments like synthesizers hogging the limelight these days. But, still the old guitar has retained all its alluring charm and reigns supreme over other classical instruments which have made the entire musical journey all the more enticing for the listeners through ages.<br /><img alt="guitar-16" height="295" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvk4Hfl0I/AAAAAAAAEfc/-mi5LSkiZOg/guitar-16_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-16" width="435" /><br /><img alt="guitar-17" height="454" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvmb449tI/AAAAAAAAEfk/Gk9tcoUNeK4/guitar-17_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="guitar-17" width="373" /><br /><img alt="jackson-custom-guitar" height="364" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvn9HQrnI/AAAAAAAAEfs/5-AcvJp5r5A/jackson-custom-guitar_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="jackson-custom-guitar" width="432" /><br /><img alt="snake-guitar" height="279" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvpAJS9kI/AAAAAAAAEf0/0UoySN3jX0w/snake-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="snake-guitar" width="434" /><br /><img alt="strange-guitar" height="332" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvqrUn8NI/AAAAAAAAEf8/Q2j2l4NxIfc/strange-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="strange-guitar" width="441" /><br /><img alt="tiger-guitar" height="430" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_N-GlYZDQYno/TRLvswpoOMI/AAAAAAAAEgE/q1pRszujDkY/tiger-guitar_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="display: inline;" title="tiger-guitar" width="294" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-29509482012046519332010-12-25T02:11:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:06.010-07:00Bubble Eye Goldfish | Egg-shaped transparent gold fish<img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554526358775007634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtNdY60nQKaWK5xUwnMQtXb-3qAAEchzLcfRJK55J4mtBgU1MqVj9_Pf3PkGPn43e_UEPiwNwaGQWEPqIhyphenhyphen4tgkt6LnPdaUvdoFsfvxKJCwAVcED3Q_eiMIG7OaXD5odnnrJEtq4HaSQ/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-001.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><br />The Bubble Eye Goldfish, or Water-Bubble Eye Goldfish, is one of the most unique looking of the goldfish varieties. Rather than having the long slender body of the <b>Common Goldfish</b> or the Shubunkins, <b>theBubble Eye Goldfish</b> is one of the more rounded or egg-shaped fancy <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2009/12/transparent-goldfish-researchers-by.html">transparent gold fish</a>. Can your gold fish this <a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2006/10/can-your-goldfish-do-this.html">Watch out</a> <br /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554526354220177346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtseJhhxTgeZDWAeIIRhJo-xducrjraEsP-3wsHav9ITUxW0HN0u60ae-fzJHF-DjviGijCYCYvVQA0ozOYEcgFM8S_33EZQEemnlDf1kDCF-ytcMdfn6P-TNf5yTyjY7Wi8UekIUVbw/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-002.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><br />The bubble sacs themselves are easily broken, heal slowly, and sometimes may not grow back at all. Though most the time they will grow back, when they do they are a different shape and size and won't match their otherbubble.<br /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554526356501465154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMpalGLRpCC4foYngvjW6vors_Bu4hVD-0HvmC1lmwGJHCiQDmBBPXiYmDllqAVLM0vIZo5M6_K0Y94cdoLdej1NpTgUup_Rx-ZQDhrIM8RHxR-_OJzWpMwhufEu-1-2rNIdlj4_pdKQ/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-003.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554526353081216194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKjo_Jg9JxrMXlJnpuQiBs4w90fr4PVYNazS4pF7yFfj2QBdOycQFzE1KK7mz_aGU_ZQbA6Eh3h0wja812T1wnxGRBXQ9u-k6EeCBqwyI2EJAZ8-9E256rA7NvcywqbveWO4FVUpET1A/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-004.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; 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text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554526109562634114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7U5e_MvK0SO25aILvBCfWLqOLOOy_VdPgWlJdeNyTXAINfBW7X0CooOzSRbEZz4awVJaISBZXOqvMd1kzwlB8ZHRqTITlwLqxyoTkp21bCqD0emgvZ3TVVWLO2XAU1Xf1vIqXz0C0sQ/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-015.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554525990411705842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFuzdUwEQLMNv5OCJYIiRtrR8w77mNgGkpwsn6Pnlcz2jrXyRBOHihiMOx5doggQuRjQD-8wllVwza0F8rMmfdAcDa-THlOmYyuGE0D0vi_8xYw0F9dsn4-CzA3XTULzAhMTMIHMT-yg/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-016.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554525985042298226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzEJ0gcFS4Hyl3k8oba22LsOmHk2efc9fyfOdxY1zemw-40qlJiXrktflYRcFS9-4Mg-0BCNOrjQchpBem1Fj4tQPgPX9RUc_Nud9rc0BpAQAq833BY4QJtrn-Qmbsc_DdvLC_s9KxiA/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-017.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554525983935156066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibYCPm_khVT-Vn1K-GTJpSPMnXwM4-Nj4qh9YyJvmu13nNwDz3N-IgResj-uDQ-TTzbWOYZ07i728Hb1GtWAcUfSwk5bR66UxHNEoG01Fv9MbFMETYQ0JYWT5FRZWWQPB4N_TlXeQTLQ/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-018.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554525982079978834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYMFKrEDGLDJq1czKUh9V_fsqCO3BoqLwoSW9_njq1NiVEZ6tlspxS9pUClECn3mV0ibSnBKQ23dLOB5RSg5m1k82aMO2a3WV2mLiL66RUXI3R6seZI2FDv3m52Xhm3dcklVhnUabW6g/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-019.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" /><br /><img alt="beautiful Bubble Eye Goldfish" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554525977954539426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq97OdaOFwfRqjHuDoR2j89YWbrtIOxoRSGVl0Lt1Sd2TKdsIJCe0K0a_QyqQsLdRJkwdUxygrwSSHRj_KMiILJeIjjQ7IvsCA7P263wbSKg4KFuxdflihqdXHCiMnQU2maVfbV1E10A/s1600/Bubble-Eye-Goldfish-020.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-2830492810752418862010-12-21T07:09:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:06.041-07:00An amazing Pencil & Eraser Touching Story<img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuVcse-2QgCDIFkpOuvEsc6AAOoV8n-RJTUwIu0gm4izf-TgexC2BEpVde7OTsTJNLEMqUkTtI95Qm0Nfz-mwGZsWpsBmDVaIFxTCkqiuRy0RnogFXkJv14Agig6tfE1qwkOZlXwxPsB8/s400/Pencil+and+eraser.png" width="400" /><br /><br />Pencil: I'm sorry<br /><br />Eraser: For what? You didn't do anything wrong.<br /><br />Pencil: I'm sorry because you get hurt because of me. Whenever I made a mistake, you're always there to erase it. But as you make my mistakes vanish, you lose a part of yourself. You get smaller and smaller each time.<br /><br />Eraser: That's true. But I don't really mind. You see, I was made to do this. I was made to help you whenever you do something wrong. Even though one day, I know I'll be gone and you'll replace me with a new one, I'm actually happy with my job. So please, stop worrying. I hate seeing you sad.<br /><br />I found this conversation between the pencil and the eraser very inspirational. Parents are like the eraser whereas their children are the pencil. They're always there for their children, cleaning up their mistakes. Sometimes along the way, they get hurt, and become smaller / older, and eventually pass on. Though their children will eventually find someone new (spouse), but parents are still happy with what they do for their children, and will always hate seeing their precious ones worrying, or sad.<br /><br />All my life, I've been the pencil. And it pains me to see the eraser that is my parents getting smaller and smaller each day. For I know that one day, all that I'm left with would be eraser shavings and memories of what I used to have.maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-25684175171657397362010-12-20T02:24:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:06.064-07:00Christmas Gift Cards 2011 | Christmas gift cards symbolize love & unityChristmas is approaching fast and you still have not decided anything about the Christmas gifts. Christmas Gifts are one of the major attractions for everyone, as all of us loves to receive gifts. Moreover, these <b>Christmas Gifts symbolize love</b> and <b>unity</b>. In case, you are unable to buy Christmas Gifts for your loved ones, there is no need to bother.<br /><br />There is another option for make them smile and realize that you are concerned about them. Simply give Christmas gift cards to your loved ones.<br /><br />Christmas gift cards are getting immensely popular among people. They are trendy as well as easy to use. Christmas gift cards are usually gift certificates and they serve the purpose of cash card. Christmas gift cards are usually made up of plastic and incorporate one magnetic strip. The cashier with the help of machine swipes this magnetic strip. There is one logo on the Christmas Gift Cards. On the front of Christmas Gift Cards, there is an <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/12/beautiful-christmas-wallpapers-decorate.html">illustration Christmas photography</a></b>. <br /><br />Value of <b>Christmas Gift Cards</b> keep on changing and is quite flexible. These cards are getting immensely popular and are preferred more as compare to the paper gift certificates.<br /><br /><img alt="Christmas Gift Cards 2011" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552350471644901586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhppOPwQpRAJVIYlv_KFDMfRYshLYFro59gTtl_BkLeyhmstYTe2YL2lWW2cOFMpPGLvHZ3hoPmrgG3IMuptehv3e96-P9oUHuWfxysTwiZSCqQMTtSOwy25wAJGEhFq6YbVOV_SGlQ/s400/19.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 302px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /><img alt="Christmas Gift Cards 2011" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552351544642011874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErPZ0vS9pvJmmqIGeVzJTAARvHli9Hr7FDwq_iSsMJf63FgVx8Jto3LtWO9UXaBeWgAj3xdExfz659wt9tEUsOb9bMeDKcd34Z8oTBvsGO4UEx7n0uZE99DQbR66QyAlLm48Ehm3yBQ/s400/3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552350478708263010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_ox7zjoz4GZKFdj3KhaK8HRmupAx52jIo19vm19jJ9jWwMpVe0MPyTPpEBUlf9ZowAY_7PqRhvIjhqsqJ_eOpjYPunbDueqpABM06JxXk8TFMUrlOBu3k9Nt71O2HeNDWGuzB53jPQ/s400/13.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; 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display: block; height: 270px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-26049364798388219892010-12-18T07:13:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:06.095-07:00Strapless Wedding Dress | beautiful wedding Gown Bridal<img alt="soft lace fabric dress" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2zZX9xGNAck_PWcEMoQgGshjm66JnvwLKpsGITWBt1D1QGPPvC9bSbsogpfAT0k6WWQ0R8odpYh34pGjUTQV1ygdHuM9iD4noFVwnmuxc8JLEU9GOdBrEZ2Cj1ExhAh7RIwtQ9_PFirE/s640/Strapless-Wedding-Dress.jpg" width="461" /><br /><br />Arden is a <b>beautiful wedding dress</b> in pure white with strapless corset bodice accentuated by embroideries. The strapless bodice is made of soft lace fabric and the gown is made of luxurious satin. Features hand-beaded lace appliqués on the bodice cascading across the draped skirt with a dramatically pleated back. Also a corset bodice and chapel length train with scattered beaded appliqués. It’s perfect combination of lace and satin which results in a wonderful figure. This <b><a href="http://somethinbeautiful.blogspot.com/2010/07/unusual-wedding-dresses-beautiful.html">wedding dress</a></b> is a depiction of femininity featuring an A-line silhouette with sweetheart neckline. Other details include removable straps.<br /><br /><img alt="beautiful wedding dress" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCtzLrgP95PXnnnqBnNezZvDayQwI2BnBjOYJwe7_DxMp4KGrVQaHXBAcEkUXuU8MylFAd8ey5lb3mng9Bf0rE0rLgMeeNZmR2I2EnuORDfAUgPshjROa4imfyJojZOWbFpZNC-0Ypzxw/s640/Strapless-Wedding-Dress-2-357x500.jpg" width="456" /><br /><br /><img alt="strapless corset bodice" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjldQ8PRPlePge3MTbIgyVZ7EtPnxTrXNkO8tARLYR-ZE2L1O1RxF-_RzA5UuK_FTC1GPnrott_EyKRG8ROrf6RLbO-hOw27gGrHvwnBoIe1GEuFQYjDfiF4XZTssnPNsvFLnyxlo1aRug/s640/Strapless-Wedding-Dress-3-352x500.jpg" width="450" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-71653522165323798312010-12-18T05:53:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:06.126-07:00Beautiful Christmas Wallpapers | Decorate Christmas desktopThe Christmas is knocking at the door again! So, in this festive occasion, you may want to decorate your desktop with some <b>beautiful Christmas Desktop</b> and <b>Winter Wallpapers</b>. This is a collection of 101 <b>Beautiful Winter Desktop</b> Wallpapers. Hope You all you enjoy them. <img title="Most-beutiful-Christmas-desktop-wallpaper" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Most-beutiful-Christmas-desktop-wallpaper" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeIEaYzEgI/AAAAAAAACXk/MN53k1MUB7g/MostbeutifulChristmasdesktopwallpape%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="325" width="620" /> <br /><img title="-Illustrated-Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="-Illustrated-Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeIF00rE2I/AAAAAAAACXo/Ypv-JSUDYyY/85IllustratedChristmasdesktopwallpap.jpg?imgmax=800" height="400" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Winter and Christmas wallpaper" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Winter and Christmas wallpaper" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeIH0qx7OI/AAAAAAAACXs/1gmtNCBM2jg/91Winterwallpaper4.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Snow on Desktop" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Snow on Desktop" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeILr1HtfI/AAAAAAAACXw/148pBDHr1cA/92Christmasdesktopwallpaper4.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Christmas Snow Man Illustrated Wallpaper" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Christmas Snow Man Illustrated Wallpaper" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeIM0XwRYI/AAAAAAAACX0/bsoThw6XGzE/98IllustratedChristmasdesktopwallpap%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="winter-snow wallpaper" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="winter-snow wallpaper" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeIPFCKHQI/AAAAAAAACX4/8nBgLVPqDpI/93wintersnow4.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Illustrated-Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Illustrated-Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeIQCY4ulI/AAAAAAAACX8/ZM2EseakZ6U/94IllustratedChristmasdesktopwallpap%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Cool anime Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" style="display: block; 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float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Fantasy HD Christmas Wallpaper" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeJUcWpjKI/AAAAAAAACag/3oSSuHyFG6Q/24Christmasdesktopwallpapers3.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="25-Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="25-Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeJWMgtYAI/AAAAAAAACak/dGNTcZ3xo7I/25Christmasdesktopwallpapers3.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title=".Penguins Greet in Christmas" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt=".Penguins Greet in Christmas" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeJXj8kl9I/AAAAAAAACao/oP6TjPE9XGY/26Christmasdesktopwallpapers3.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Shiny Desktop Wallpaper For Christmas " style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Shiny Desktop Wallpaper For Christmas " src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeJZEKFIeI/AAAAAAAACas/gCmGPwIZrmQ/27Christmasdesktopwallpapers3.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Globe Polar Christmas Wallpaper" style="display: block; 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float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="77-HD- Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeLD1FAYSI/AAAAAAAACd4/U-D-_hb_8sw/77HDChristmasdesktopwallpapers3.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="78-HD- Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="78-HD- Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeLH8SymLI/AAAAAAAACd8/ZrLoQi6hj8k/78HDChristmasdesktopwallpapers3.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" /> <br /><img title="Santa in Green Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" alt="Santa in Green Christmas-desktop-wallpapers" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_7pkjN7kWILc/TQeLK3N-40I/AAAAAAAACeA/jZMLPfOPH9c/79HDChristmasdesktopwallpapers3.jpg?imgmax=800" height="375" width="500" />maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-65453263818177348822010-12-16T01:01:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:06.156-07:00What are the names for Santa Claus around the worldList of Santa Claus names all around the world<br /><br /><span class="post-metadata"> </span> <div class="post-body"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI7yZGaJl99p1xs6USjY2OaEbsQelKvQQjGamFz2Tb5pqYab9ZFYdpAEYAfaBPhJj3MCrTYWWWYJGoO75pNpET6kLPFo79sI41DrRS93lPuzGnmzadFUWSOTMChSENf2Qf8_oebiB3XQ/s400/01.jpg" border="0" height="368" width="400" /></span></div>The jolly round man in the red suit goes by many names around the world. Yet his mission is universal: to spread holiday cheer to all. Let’s take a tour through the many names and faces of Santa. <br /><a name="more"></a><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Santa Claus</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6PYe5RZOb-43GYvPA60uCzi2h5MOSxTpoQSvjMVzIAywZlADzttKx1uT17Nhaodni4gl6cvQck8XdARwX4Ukk7vz_q9BFNGpbpHhW_8-ysUbHPX5J5pzBdSXEBxkMXVlUj_MtkXakw/s400/02.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>In the United States, Santa Claus’ modern-day look was solidified by this company. Inspired by this 1822 poem this Michigan-born illustrator created Santa Claus, replacing Thomas Nast’s caricatures. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Father Christmas</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhit-53DVQRKsnl_JgMjYmxfAdDyU5EukrYNymYLrZQDSwsyTiGmd4LHIBFBcdmN7OqMapD6re38nxCabqdDEkjPGSBT0r3W_zCgU7nUG-yHHlZ2pj8d7qScwr2vI0R2_9j3-LH-hcmAg/s400/03.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>In this Western empire, Father Christmas evolved from an ancient festival, and a famous author created this character to depict him wearing a distinctive outfit<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sinterklaas</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi4DKJdfdRyDIHFBEUhkdUupY5RdJB8JksrfTgGqG7c7UZzMwnS51jkXnPFjGlB1MheXLnoye61wMA2SrrjmMGNESYheIFUoTgLbGbu-LCR0H1Zy-oItnY-uhyPf0rHfXNUcRN6fLFg/s400/04.jpg" border="0" height="368" width="400" /></span></div>In this well-known holiday movie, a young girl sings about Sinterklaas with this man . In his native country, Sinterklaas is celebrated on this special day.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Saint Nicholas</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1rD_VsekwuT7N-E39Pqc1Gf7aRrPwVCCpNqCoV0Xa1aMxYzhLScOKbyXfkhN8A96Tp1fZmkDmRxOa1d8itpUIKn9OsszCjNX0uA7y6ZiqQHsCJT0z_e0p7N2U2jLAmKQNMci4txdZA/s400/05.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>Many trace Santa’s origins to Saint Nicholas, born in this century in what is modern-day Turkey. He went on to become a bishop. After his death, Nicholas became the patron saint of these people. Recently, Turkey asked Italy to do this for St. Nick. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Grandfather Frost</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJum9Mk_nD2jWU6qDhQx03hsedNzqPr-cubyhIE1tAyz0c0UtUyPQshRY6Pp1B0PjgP10VPmhfKP4d3DhE535MdBGxPajL6aTK1Z8uSORmbp9vME3ESAr6ZkXUHqf_-J3Qzx70JTZjbg/s400/06.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>In these Eastern European cultures, Grandfather Frost is Santa’s equivalent. He’s also known by this name and brings gifts to children during these celebrations.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Odin</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdS8PEf6Lh3mYfVHROPvstsEa2bfUPELwd57q98WQzd-4tVxPMUwT1cW8YVj3V8d-WT3iY0XRty4U8eT3sfIJOXHPto2rL6G9jT8MJ2HHWMKMO_yjVIeAjGtit-aAMG7TemY59twTEBg/s400/07.jpg" border="0" height="368" width="400" /></span></div>In ancient mythology, Odin holds many similarities to the modern-day Santa. He rides an 8-legged horse that, according to this 13th century text, has this magical ability.<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Basil of Caesarea</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh5-xHY1_EJTTnjioML59MyqGG8oqOj2U3-wjzdxYAHwU5kWSsgQDINd6rM0hHKyuqE9EHgeXMoXbTH_1DSnRiX6zLyCaBrHnYtf5VeIeB28u2qjEM9OvWBT0NNNYSs3Lnp-Lqwfj8yg/s400/08.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>In the East, Santa often means Basil of Caesarea, or St. Basil. He was a Christian bishop in this city in the former Asia Minor. On his feast day, families and friends in this country celebrate by serving this food, exchanging gifts and singing holiday songs.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Christmas Old Man</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd82ovTFU6aFgyqhPhdQ14M_9qgI4FZk9I4MS1V0In6L9lFXhL2KB0wOKDxnffw3oZaVj76O95TOEOGFs2FWQ7_bhyb_8DqTwOCGklCsT7SP_yv7sU7G2lriQBCuMqYmAF1NhxLEgYCQ/s400/09.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>In this country, Christians celebrate the holiday and decorate with red pagodas, paper lanterns and flowers. Christmas Old Man leaves treats for children in these items.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tomte</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilql5Jmfcqz-Fo6jwvWy2rrwiwe8gBqvOT3Lj7xyy5my082eF-sEDsFLg6XMMBQLG07eoQjzK38geTVr8MWhavMRgK2pyEZM-9ti7BLNWVAzTCXVxLaMzWJQE9nMkfU7Trr0JYVQgpog/s400/10.jpg" border="0" height="368" width="400" /></span></div>In this northern European region, the Santa legend is intertwined with the Nordic folklore of Tomte, evolving into a mythological creature. In a 19th century poem, the Tomte takes on modern-day flair as depicted in Jenny Nystrom’s famous image.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Pai Natal</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8q_zFhAnDeqnne7agq8BT2RsA01_6Y7RywSPwucVEeXU0OyuqZzS5k6r8vj7kLA3ge0xZx4_7RuEzJ9y2E_2UC0_C5LJx70DtPubx19EROMKyZhga-Pewji48Dg1Ic65znpRzyh-5lw/s400/11.jpg" border="0" height="368" width="400" /></span></div>In this South European nation , Santa is called Pai Natal, but children don’t have to wait for the jolly guy since gifts are given at this time. With all the presents opened, families and friends feast on this signature food.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mikulas</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTuL1sltULGssoyEYxqryF7toI_rDPEj01a1TkNGIu7IenTd8P5tTOZj1J_ZetXkyKR68ycnPk0pZoCwnObnirx2BcKvjJWTG9s1QArOsDFcb3HgsE3BC13LeBsLpvc1qbg6Sw2FUow/s400/12.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>In early December, this nation’s children put their footwear on windowsills for Mikulas, with slight variations of the Santa-like tradition in this nearby country. Most children receive a combination of sweets and this unfortunate item.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Papa Noel</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9F7tN-40dkFVXIuAjCqgHWUQ0e2Pk3EuxbCcW7hfHefIZVffC0ibD7byF_Fa62TfPNC38kys6MmeMLP7n-i7eNFGQM_Y-xaGm89zoO0XxZcJ9DWJjLW7t_6iFVSoICayXQuTQZXVXA/s400/13.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>Here, the Christmas season starts with this feast. Santa is called Papa Noel and children leave these items under the Christmas tree. But they have a second opportunity to receive gifts from these guys. Papa Noel is also the Santa of choice in these countries.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Santa’s Food</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYawmaeAsbq6CBgSVT1Jfbr3qkfW1kVD6-310vqh6d0ZZhfb_61k3LAu6b05znBzUnLiI31TN7CEe3i3WWwuZwwb1XXHETIJfBwRbTbjejpGwwCVQIw4wvg2PIQKuwKNg__Mt4XEg0bA/s400/14.jpg" border="0" height="369" width="400" /></span></div>Just as Santa has many names and traditions around the world, children leave him many things to eat during his nocturnal voyage.</div>maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27600957114292404.post-78787389822486060802010-12-16T00:30:00.000-08:002011-03-17T08:16:06.179-07:00Hilarious Christmas Pick Up Lines | Christmas 1-Liner Jokes<b>Christmas 1–liner</b> is a good way to share a Jokes or with your loved ones!<br /><br />1. I've checked it twice, and I'm sure you're on my “naughty” list.<br /><br />2. You are what I want for Christmas.<br /><br />3. Are you interested in seeing the “North Pole?”<br /><br />4. How about I slip down YOUR chimney, at half past midnight?<br /><br />5. That's not a candy cane in my pocket. I'm just glad to see you!<br /><br />6. Come sit on my lap. I've got a special gift just for you.<br /><br />7. Wanna meet Santas little helper?<br /><br />8. Wanna check out my mistletoe belt buckle?<br /><br />9. Shouldn't you be sitting on top of the tree, Angel?<br /><br />10. Even Santa doesnt make candy as sweet as you.<br /><br />11. Can I have your picture so I can show Santa what I want for Christmas?<br /><br />12. If your left leg is Thanksgiving, and your right leg is Christmas, can I visit you between the holidays?<br /><br />13. I can't wait to unwrap your present!<br /><br />14. Would you like to learn a few “reindeer games?”<br /><br />15. Those aren't sugarplums dancing through my head, it's all you.<br /><br />16. I've got your stocking stuffer right here!<br /><br />17. Would you like to go to my place and light my Yule log?<br /><br />18. What do you say we make this a not-so-silent night?<br /><br />19. Believe me, if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows.<br /><br />20. I've got something you can hang a wreath on.maplesayshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01600243735922277922noreply@blogger.com0