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Bicycles Everywhere
The bicycle is a popular mode of transportation in China. They can be seen everywhere you go, but how can the owners tell which one is theirs?
- December 27th, 2009
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Holidays in Shanghai
Yet another holiday-related post.Since China does not celebrate Thanksgiving like the U.S., their Christmas decorations were up in early November during my visit to this upscale multi-story mall.Decor…
- December 24th, 2009
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Happy Holidays!
Wishing you and your family a festive holiday today, tomorrow, and throughout the year!- Karen
- December 23rd, 2009
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First Impression
Saw this quaint entryway during my walk through a neighborhood last weekend. The little gate and archway make it unique and welcoming.- Karen
- December 20th, 2009
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Greeters
Retired ladies entertaining tourists as they make their journey into Zhouzhang, a city 90 minutes drive from Shanghai. I was told they were performing a folk dance traditional to that region.- Karen
- December 17th, 2009
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People in Red
The color red symbolizes happiness, luck, love, ...etc. in the Chinese culture so it was not unusual to see red being worn everywhere while in China. These tourists in red caps taking a break inside t…
- December 15th, 2009
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High-Rise Window Washer
Standing 4 blocks away on the 5th floor of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, one could see the Bank of America building in the distance. If you enlarge the photo and squint your eyes, you can sp…
- December 12th, 2009
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Beauty In The Fog
This is the most sun I saw during my 10 days. It was well hidden amongst the clouds and smog. I am quite sure this is a beautiful spot overlooking Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace, Beijing. The paddl…
- December 8th, 2009
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Wednesday Hero
Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel ElseyAbdul Rashid, a 5-year-old resident of the Nawa district of Afghanistan, receives a dressing for a wound on his face from Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Elsey, 1st…
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Picture Perfect Windows
A visit to Beijing will most likely land you at the Summer Palace. A place where royal families of the past come to relax in the pavilions and enjoy the beautiful surrounding sceneries. During my visi…
- December 7th, 2009
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Sculptures
I was quite fascinated with these rooftop sculptures I saw in China. Quite a few locations had these similar types of decorations.Intricate dragon carvings on all the columns. I like the curvature of…
- December 4th, 2009
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Ocean View
Stand here and take a deep breath. Do you feel better now? This was taken at Fort Funston, a part of the coastal headlands in the San Francisco Bay Area. Note: I apologize for not visiting your blog…
- December 2nd, 2009
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Circles & Patterns
Do you enjoy looking for patterns as much as I do when going photo hunting? I noticed this pattern by looking up at the ceiling of the National Museum of Korea.This one is a light fixture at the Merce…
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Wednesday Hero
Spc. Michael P. Garton & Spc. Rolando R. FloresSpc. Michael P. Garton, a gunner with the Personal Security Detachment, with the 36th Sustainment Brigade out of Temple, Texas, and a Texarkana, Texas, n…
- December 1st, 2009
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Fire Juggler
I thought I would give you a break from my vacation photos, at least for a few days. I attended a night parade the other evening and saw this impressive fire juggler. It was a little rainy and cold, b…
- November 28th, 2009
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Columns
56 newly erected columns in Tiananmen Square marked the 60th anniversary founding of the People's Republic of China celebrated October 1st of this year.As you can see, the day I visited was quite over…
- November 25th, 2009
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A Little Snow Adventure
The Xi'an International Airport was closed due to a snow storm as we waited for our flight to Shanghai. Since I do not live in an area where it snows, I do not know if it is normal for humans with sho…
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Wednesday Hero
Rear Adm. Ned DeetsRear Adm. Ned Deets speaks with Frank Chebatar, president of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, at the conclusion of the base consolidation ceremony. The two bases consolidated…
- November 23rd, 2009
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Skilled Cyclist
With the amount of traffic in Beijing, this skilled cyclist shows no fear transporting the huge load on his tricycle.- Karen
- November 21st, 2009
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Fancy Cans
Trash and recyclable containers situated at various locations throughout China. They look like antiques and too fancy for trash collection.Have a nice weekend!- Karen
- November 19th, 2009
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Water Graffiti
I heard about the art of water graffiti, but this is the first time I saw it in person while visiting China. The artist merely arms himself with a bucket of water & a brush and begins writing away on…
- November 18th, 2009
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Wednesday Hero
Staff Sgt. Dennisur ThompsonStaff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, overcompensates a left turn while on a driving simulator as a part of the Save a Life Tour in Kaiserslautern…
- November 17th, 2009
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Saturday Morning Social
Men hang up their birdcages on the trees and spend the day socializing and gambling with their friends at the nearby park.I think the birds are happy to get out of the house and do a little networking…
- November 14th, 2009
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Acrobatics
Following a 12 hour flight from San Francisco to Beijing, our tour guide shuttled us to an hour-long acrobatic show after dinner. As you can see, these girls are extremely strong, fearless, and skillf…
- November 6th, 2009
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Where in the World is Waldo?
Where is Waldo?He is high above on a San Francisco rooftop!Note: Where is Karen? I will be visiting mainland China for the first time in the next two weeks. Hopefully, I will be able to get internet a…
- November 4th, 2009
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Walking About
People walking above the bridge walkway inside San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art. During my visit, one gentleman was terrified to walk across so my friend held his hand and safely made it to the ot…
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Wednesday Hero
This Week's Post Was Written By GretaCol. Henry J. CookPast National Commander, Military Order of the Purple Heart, after serving over fifteen years with MOPH, gaining invaluable experience while in…
- November 2nd, 2009
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Apple & Pear
A new park in the area has these colorful fruit sculptures to commemorate the numerous orchards that were here in the past. And, it doesn't hurt to remind us to eat healthy.- Karen
- October 31st, 2009
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Penthouse Suite
Continuing on from my previous post, this is the interior of the penthouse suite. With the housing market the way it is, the unit is not occupied, but beautifully decorated for a potential buyer.Would…
- October 30th, 2009
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The Axis
Last weekend photographers were invited to the penthouse suites of a local high rise condominium to photograph its views and interiors.At 6:30AM from the 21st floor balcony, one could see the lonely,…
- October 28th, 2009
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Funny Pets & Their Owners
Do you think Rascal is the ugliest dog in the world? Well, he has lots of awards to prove it and he comes from a long line of ugliest dog contest winners.Click here to watch the video on this handsome…
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Wednesday Hero
Spc. Justin SlagleSpc. Justin Slagle returns to Forward Operating Base Lane in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after an air assault mission in the Zabul province of Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2009. Even as l…
- October 26th, 2009
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Local Pet Parade
Over the weekend, the community had a pet parade with a few interesting characters. Here is one group on a sleigh powered by humans.I did not expect a snake, but there was a boa constrictor.A dog wit…
- October 23rd, 2009
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Nice Weekend
Take a deep breath...Wishing everyone a nice and relaxing weekend. If your hometown is covered in rain or snow, enjoy this warm Hawaiian day from the northern shores of Oahu.No, I am not in Hawaii at…
- October 21st, 2009
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Smiling Tree
I spotted this in St. Wolfgang, Austria, but don't know enough German to decipher the sign at the bottom. So for now, I shall call it the "Smiling Tree" as it looks like the faces were carved from a t…
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Wednesday Hero
Sailors & Marines Playing Volleyball With Local School ChildrenSailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) play volleyball with students from Sangley Point Na…
- October 18th, 2009
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- October 16th, 2009
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Wanna Ride?
Have you ever seen a camel ride at a fair? All camels I have seen have only been in zoos. It was a unique experience for me and I think for others because the line was fairly long even at $10 USD (6.8…
- October 14th, 2009
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Road Trip
I have not posted any pictures of my dog for awhile so I thought this was a good opportunity after the last trip we took with him.Maverick loves road trips and enjoys sticking his head out the window…
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Wednesday Hero
This Week's Post Was Suggested By BethCpl. Benjamin S. Kopp21 years old from Rosemont, Minnesota3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger RegimentJuly 18, 2009Ben Kopp has been a fighter since the day he was born.…
- October 12th, 2009
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Molecule Man
Iowa West Public Art from Iowa West Public Art on Vimeo.If you live in the great state of Iowa or happen to be traveling through "The Hawkeye State", don't forget to visit its southwestern city of Cou…
- October 10th, 2009
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Come Hither
Due to road construction on a 2-lane highway through the Sierra Nevada mountain range, we had a 1-mile escort by following this truck. We were lucky enough to be in the lead car.Construction site take…
- October 7th, 2009
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Attention!
This sign was posted in a lily pond. It is sad to think someone had abandoned an animal, fish, or reptile in the pond before to warrant such a warning.- Karen
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Wednesday Hero
Sgt. Michael Egan36 years old from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania104th Cavalry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National GuardSeptember 19, 2005News of Egan’s death came to Pennsauken…
- October 4th, 2009
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A Hotdogger\'s Ride
The hot dog on a bun-shaped automobile was created back in 1936 to advertise Oscar Mayer's meat products. Today, the Wienermobile, still exists and from what I read there are now 7 traveling throughou…
- October 2nd, 2009
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Fancy Lamp
Jamestown in California, a town rich in history and gold was founded in 1848. I suspect the fancy decorations on this lamp I spied through the local antique store's window depicts the town's past.- Ka…
- September 30th, 2009
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Slide-tanic?
Of all the fairs I have attended, I have never seen a slide that resembles the sinking of the Titanic until this past weekend. I haven't quite decided if this is suppose to be amusing or done in poor…
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Wednesday Hero
This Week's Post Was Suggested By Cindy1st Sgt. Jose San Nicolas Crisostomo59 years old from Spanaway, WashingtonAugust 18, 2009Tidbits taken from www.guamnewsfactor.com "Whatever fueled Crisostomo's…
- September 27th, 2009
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The Three Horsemen
It is rare to get a glimpse of California Highway Patrol officers riding horses instead of their motorcycles or patrol cars.In this picture, they were providing security for the State Capitol building…
- September 26th, 2009
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Dog Beach Rocks
Saw this nice ensemble of rocks at the South Lake Tahoe dog beach we happened to come across. A bored or imaginative sort decided to make use of the abundant of rocks in the area and created art.It al…
