Patio umbrellas Poggesi

Ombrellificio Poggesi was founded in the mid-1960s when the entrepreneurial spirit of traditional craftsmen launched the production of umbrellas as rain shelters. In that boom in Italy, no longer agriculture-based...

Faces of Bali - Sukawati

"It is known for its art market that become ‘a must see’ place by tourists especially the local ones from Jakarta or other area in Java. Huge number of small stalls occupied the two stories building offer a...

Music meets film at Paris festival

Yet another solstice-related cultural event... that I missed. I do it all for you!  For you! Whew. Anyway, Paris grooved last night to the sounds of orchestras, buskers, and passersby as the city came alive...

Relief Money Used for Nike Runners

Can you believe this? Staff at a branch of ICBC, the biggest bank in China, used relief fund to buy themselves 56 pairs of Nike runners. Misappropriation of funds had always been a concern, but you would have...

'Umbrellas of Happiness', Hand Crafted by Mr. Kitazawa (via PingMag Make)

Working from 10 in the morning sometimes until midnight (with a little afternoon nap after lunch and a break at dinner time for good measure), Mr. Kitazawa is portrayed as The Man who Makes Umbrellas of Happiness...

Brad Pitt's Pink House art installation ends Sunday

"Brad Pitt's Pink House art installation ends Sunday Posted by Doug MacCash, Art Critic January 05, 2008 4:20PM AP PHOTOActor Brad Pitt points to the Make It Right Pink House art installation, representing sites...

Pubs are so slow

I can't believe the pubs have left it so late."PUTTING SMOKERS IN THEIR ELEMENT Be the first reader to comment on this story 08:00 - 06 June 2007 Businesses have been keeping planning officials in Hull and the...

Caught in the Rain without Cover, Here comes the Umbrella Vending Machine!

Can't stop the rain from falling yet do not want to look like a wet rag. The Umbrella Vending Kiosk comes to the rescue, at least in Singapore.

Colorful Umbrellas

This group of dancers today entertained us with their umbrella show special. The thought of how I make this photo stand out crossed my mind in a split of a second. I have to show off their beautiful and unique...

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