Saturday, 21 April 2012
BICYCLE ART
Artists are so innovative and creative, their minds full of ideas of sorts. Art can be done with almost anything. I was quite impressed with these bicycle art work I happened to come across, some simple, some complicated, some rather queer!
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| Fishes on bikes |
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| Bicycle decor |
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| Bicycle fence |
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| Bicycle wind chime |
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| You know what this is? A bicycle shop in Germany! |
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| Bicycle table |
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| I don't what this is called. Imagine riding something like this |
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| Isn't this an interesting Bicycle sculpture? |
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| Crochet on bicycle |
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| Bicycle with extra wheels? |
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| 4 wheeled cycle |
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| Bicycle sculpture |
WHY ARE CHINESE GOODS CHEAPER ABROAD THAN IN CHINA
Chinese goods are more expensive in China and cheaper abroad. When Chinese travel abroad, they purchase 'Made in China' goods and bring home. Those who can't travel, tell their friends who are travelling outise China, to get them things produced in China .
One of the main factors is the high taxes in China. What also affects the costs are marketing and pricing strategy, cost of commodity circulation, venue rental and even exchange rate causes the goods to be sold at a higher price compared to the same goods available abroad for a lesser price. For example a pair of Levi’s jeans made in China sells for 200 to 300 yuan in discount stores in USA but sells for at least 700 yuan in discount stores in China! Apparently, the price difference is even more for electronic products. iPhone 4S (16G) assembled in China sells 4,988 yuan in China, but sells for about 4,087 ($ 649) yuan in USA .
Friday, 20 April 2012
MY PHOTOS FOR THE DAY - SPARROW AND THE PITA BREAD PIECE
The other day, I spotted this cute sparrow who didn't feel like flying away when I stood to watch it, during my walk in the park. Even as I took my out camera, it couldn't care less, while the rest of the sparrows around it flew away, as I approached this spot. I was able to take some beautiful pictures and here is something special I want to share with you related to the sparrow.
What does Sparrow and the Pita bread piece tell us -
* If you observe nature, you can learn a lot from it.
* You can't be afraid if you want something in life. The good stuff of course.
* A lot many times, you have to have the courage to be patient, persevere and not give up, to see your dreams come true.
* And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it (Paolo Coelho quote)
* Sometimes, when you are looking far ahead for something, what you need might already be within your reach or even in front of you.
* Remember the quote, 'Fortune favors the brave'. (translation of the latin proverb Fortes fortuna adiuvat)
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| I am so hungry.... |
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| Isn't there any food around here? |
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| My stomach is growling...Please God help me find some food.... |
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| Hey, look what I found...a piece of pita bread. how come I missed something that was right in front of me? |
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| I am glad I hung around when everyone else got scared of the lady with the camera and flew away. |
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| Yummy, yum yum... |
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| Lady with the camera, can you let me enjoy my food without staring at me? |
GROUP ART SHOW - FA GALLERY
There is a Group Art Show by 11 artists at FA Gallery, which started on 10 April and will continue until 25 April. Unfortunately I couldn't get to see Shurooq Amin's painting, as it was sold. Here are some pictures from the exhibition, which I had taken during my visit to FA Gallery on Monday.
Tel : 22498999
FA Gallery timings : 10 am until 10pm
Exhibition days : Till 25 April 2012
Exhibition days : Till 25 April 2012
Thursday, 19 April 2012
THAI WATER FESTIVAL SONGKRAN 2012
The Thai New Year or Songkran was on April 15. Fun filled Water Festival was held from 13 to 15 April to welcome the New Year. Songkran means sun's shift from one zodiac to another. If you are outdoors on those days in Thailand, you cannot escape from getting wet from water pistols, water balloons and buckets of water. The New Year was celebrated over 3 days, April 13 was the end of the old year and is called Mahasongkran, April 14 the day after the ending of old year is called Wan Nao and the April 15 is called Wan Thaloeng Sok , the advent of New Year.
The pouring of water symbolizes cleansing of spirit, mind and body. The water is believed to wash away bad luck and so getting wet during Songkran is important, as it's considered a blessing.
Some pictures of the recent Thai New Year - Songkran 2012 Water Festival
The pouring of water symbolizes cleansing of spirit, mind and body. The water is believed to wash away bad luck and so getting wet during Songkran is important, as it's considered a blessing.
Some pictures of the recent Thai New Year - Songkran 2012 Water Festival
