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World's Shopping Meccas

Tuesday, 15 November 2011

Shopping Meccas: Milan, Italy
Traveling and shopping go together like Prada and Bulgari, so we’ve picked out some of the hottest places to shop around the world. Even if your budget is tight, these places are great for window-shopping and people-watching.
Quick: How many famous names in fashion can you list? If Prada, Gucci, Versace, Ferragamo and Valentino just roll off your tongue, the Fashion Quarter in Milan is where you should head for your next shopping spree. It doesn’t get much higher-end than this, and you could spend hours window-shopping in the district bordered by Via La Spiga, Via San Andrea, Via Manzoni and the most famous street of all, Via Montenapoleone.


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Wacky Travel Gadgets

The Flying Car
The holidays are upon us again. Perhaps you’re struggling with what to buy for your favorite traveler. Here at Bing Travel, we’ve picked out 10 fun, wacky travel gadgets that range from the practical to the just plain crazy. All are sure to get the attention of the recipient.
Look! It’s a plane! It’s a car! It’s both. Hammacher Schlemmer offers The Flying Car, which sounds like a great thing to bring on your next vacation. Designed by a team of graduates from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this vehicle converts from a street-legal automobile to a Light Sport aircraft in 30 seconds. The product description says it provides a 425-nautical-mile range, making it “indispensable for easy day trips from Long Island to Martha's Vineyard.” Massachusetts, here we come! You’ll need a sport pilot certificate and a cool $350,000 to make this vacation dream come true.


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World's Amazing Pedestrian Bridges

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

World's Most Spectacular Pedestrian Bridges

Stroll the 1.3-mile Hudson River Walkway in Poughkeepsie, NY—taking in the exhilarating view of water, treetops, and sky—and you could almost forget that we live in a world designed for the automobile. Here, the environment belongs not to those who roar by at 70 mph, but to pedestrians like you.
The concept of pedestrian bridges isn't new—Venice's Rialto Bridge dates back to 1588, and even the Brooklyn Bridge architects made room for walkways alongside the car lanes. But just recently, since around the turn of the millennium, we've rediscovered the notion that regular people are important enough to deserve some spectacular feats of engineering.
Sure, these pedestrian bridges make a big impression with sweeping views and innovative features like solar-powered LED lighting or the ability to levitate and roll upwards into a wheel. But above all, they reward us for traveling, whether on foot or two wheels, with our own muscle power.

Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia




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"Grandma" - Street Art

Sunday, 8 May 2011

Pinčuk Stanislav (Stanislav Pinchuk) - 21-letnââ hudožnica in Melbourne zanimaûŝaâsâ Street-art and imeûŝaâ sobstvennyj nepovtorimyj your style. It risuet babušek devušek under pseudonyms, nicknames and Miso. Rating často it ukrašaet svoimi rabotami dvernye proemy.









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Celadon Expansion

Monday, 24 January 2011

Is it possible to combine the art of an eerie and beautiful?It is these two definitions come to mind when you see the porcelain work Keith McDowell.Her attention to detail is breathtaking beauty.Yet many animals that she portrays, is already dead - almost on the verge of porcelain expansion.
 
If you think about our relationship with nature began even before the beginning of human history - the drawings of prehistoric people in the caves depict our closeness to nature.

Tens of thousands of years later, Kate McDowell decided to continue this tradition.

Yet all these thousands of years we hunted and gathered.We reserve rather idealistic impression of our union with nature in an era when our influence on the environment as never harmful and large.

McDowell works reflect this division - we stressor environment.We pollute, we change the climate and produce genetically modified products.

Our global community sometimes refuses to recognize that between our actions and their consequences is a connection, and this relationship Kate McDowell decided to extend through the porcelain.

Our relationship with nature gave a crack and now it's awkward and guilt.

And yet, adding to their work of the human body, McDowell said, so that our species - humankind - is also under threat.This is a case where the predator becomes the prey.

Nymph Daphne.In Ovid's Metamorphoses Apollo pursues her.Deciding that she would not give her honor, she turns to the gods for help.There is a transformation: numbness covers her body, bark covered breasts, her hair turned into leaves, her hands - in the branches, her feet - so fast just a second ago, become chained to the ground roots.Thousands of years later, McDowell's idea, a tree, in which she was turned, dropped to "smash" the nymph was released.

The composition of many of its masterpieces is very unusual.The apparent distance chaotic china when approaching turns into a wonderful scene.

Can it work portend a looming disaster, or each of us sees this metaphor in his own way.In any event, the atmosphere of her work smooths out the difference between animal and human world.And although we may well cause a cataclysm, we will still be in it participate.

Porcelain has been chosen by chance.It not only gives her compositions a sense of fragility, but also untouchable, almost pristine atmosphere.Life as fragile and beautiful.

Kate's work can easily cause unpleasant shivers on the back.In the horse the day, these figures are made as accurately as if they just died in front of us.As if we ourselves have made them an autopsy.In the photo: flower of life and beckon the viewer, and you're find yourself in a wreath
mortality. A great trick, besides, perfectly executed, and not without a sense of humor.

Ecosystem as bleeding from china. Art MacDowell demonstrates that we are inextricably linked with nature.However, her art also warns warns.But McDowell makes no claims, we must solve it ourselves.


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Amazing and Unusual Watches

Thursday, 20 January 2011

Jewelry should be a decoration, but who says that they must be ordinary. Popular unusual watches are increasingly in vogue. There’s hand, wall, table, garden clocks.






















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High heel races around the world

Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Women around the world courageously put themselves to the ultimate endurance test - racing in high heels.

Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race, Paris

Participants named "Pattes Folles," from left, Claire, Charline, and Maylis, of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race warm up prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race prepare to compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants named "Les Paulettes" of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race take a break prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race pose prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race warm up prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

A participant of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race take a break in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race competes in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race competes in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race compete in the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race pose prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

French fans named "Super Dupont" carry English girl named "Misty Twigg" during the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Team winners of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race pose after the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heel. (AP Photo/ Francois Mori)

High heels of participants of the third edition of the Sarenza High Heel 2010 Race are taped prior to the France Vs UK 3x60 meters relay race at Molitor swimming pool in Paris, Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. Competitors in teams of three girls from France and United Kingdom race for fun wearing shoes with more than 8 cm-high heels. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)

Moscow, 2008

Women run in a high heel race at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)

Women run in a high heel race at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches) tall. (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)

Participants in a high heel race wait for a start of the event at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)

Participants in a high heel race are on a start line at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)

Participants in a high heel race wait for a start of the event at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 19, 2008. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race in stilettos of at least 9 cm (3.54 inches). (AP Photo/Misha Japaridze)

Sydney, 2008

Brittney McGlone, left front in red, leads hundreds of women as they jostle for line honors in stiletto sprint world record attempt at Overseas passenger terminal in Circular Quay, Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. McGlone won the race and received $1,000 prize money and a Golden stiletto high heel trophy.(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)

Moscow, 2007

Women taking part in a high-heel race wait for their turn to compete in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

Women run in a high-heel race in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

A participant in a high-heel race crosses the finish line in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

Women run in a high-heel race in Moscow, Saturday, July 28, 2007. Some 110 women competed in the race wearing high-heeled shoes with a required minimum height of 9 cm (3.5 inches) for a prize of 100 000 rubles (about US$ 4000). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

Moscow, 2006

Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run race on high heels to the finish at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches). (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run prepare for the event held at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches) . (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run prepare for the event held at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches) and winners were awarded with prizes. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

Participants in Glamour Stiletto Run wait for a start of the event at Red Square in Moscow, Saturday, July 8, 2006. Participants of the high heel run were challenged to race 100 meters in stilettos of at least 9 cm (2.54 inches) and winners were awarded with prizes. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

near Tel Aviv, 2004

Israeli women react as they compete in a high heel race in the central city of Rishon Letzion near Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday Nov. 29, 2004. Twenty five women participated at the competition that required them to wear high heel shoes at a minimum height of 25 centimeter (1 inch) and an evening dresses. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli women react as they run compete in a high heel race in the central city of Rishon Letzion near Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday Nov. 29, 2004. Twenty five women participated at the competition that required them to wear high heel shoes at a minimum height of 25 centimeter (1 inch) and an evening dresses. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

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