http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/"Can a picture taken through a bent piece of glass called a lens really acurately reflect what happens at a single moment in time? It seems to me that your eyes would have to be pretty bent themselves for that to be possible."-Allegrettoen-usCopyright 2013Sun, 14 Apr 2013 23:54:56 +0000Tue, 21 May 2013 02:36:45 +0000http://www.newsvine.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750384-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-3-kitty-chanhttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/14/17750384-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-3-kitty-channot-newsphotographyjapantokyopopcornhello-kittykawaiisanrioshinjukugift-gatekitty-chanmy-melodySun, 14 Apr 2013 22:39:28 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A little picture of kitty-chan in a department store. Even they have Sanrio sections sometimes. Yes, she loves apples and cakes and cookies. </p><p>Another pretty kitty photo. Look at the stuffs in the back! Kitty merchandise. </p><p>Another Sanrio shop. This is a Hello Kitty popcorn machine...obviously because of the katakana, right? Anyway, you pay 200円 and you get a little popcorn of your choice. I liked caramel. As it is indicated, you spin the little lever and the popcorn moves too. </p><p>This isn't Kitty-chan. I think it is another character but it was in a Sanrio shop. </p><p>Kitty-chan hopes you can be patient! Almost done! Oh, and this was taken at the top floor of another store. The Sanrio shop was upper floor and they had other stuffs that were mostly children's things. </p><p>Kitty glass frame in Sanrio shop. </p><p>This was in the Tokyo Gift Gate in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. A Sanrio shop. The statue is big. I can easily fit inside it. I reach around its third whisker. It's the largest Kitty-chan statue and it greets people inside to buy wonderful kitty stuff! KAWAII!! </p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17675609-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-4-finalhttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17675609-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-4-finalnot-newsphotographyanimalsfishducksturtlesan-francisco-botanical-gardensTue, 9 Apr 2013 22:09:51 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Two ducks I think. </p><p>Fish were gathering around and eating bread thrown at them. I was watching. </p><p>A couple turtles resting on a log. </p><p>A shot of several ducks. </p><p>Two ducks together. </p><p>A statuesque duck. </p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17675437-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-3-small-plantshttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17675437-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-3-small-plantsnot-newsphotographybambooaloecactusshrubsan-francisco-botanical-gardensTue, 9 Apr 2013 21:48:34 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>(Cephalotaxus) Harringtonia<br /> Japanese Plum Yew</p><p>A cactus.</p><p>(Asphodelaceae) Aloe Arborescens<br /> Candelabra Aloe (South Africa)</p><p>A different type of bamboo. </p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17673090-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-2-flowershttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17673090-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-2-flowersnot-newsphotographyflowerssan-francisco-botanical-gardenscamellia-gardenflower-powderTue, 9 Apr 2013 17:41:37 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>Camellia Japonica 'Elizabeth'. These Camellia flowers were in the Camellia garden. </p><p>Camellia 'Franciel'. </p><p>Acer Palmatum 'Dissectum'</p><p>Ribes Speciosum. Fuchsia Flowered Gooseberry</p><p>Magnolia Soulangiana. 'Burgundy'. </p><p>(Pteridaceae) Pteris Cretica 'Albo-lineata'</p><p>(Ranunculaceae) Helleborus Lividus SSP. Corsicus<br /> Lenten Rose (Corsica & Sardinia) </p><p>(Fumariaceae) Corydalis Flexuosa 'China Blue'</p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17672820-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-1-treeshttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17672820-polkas-pictures-v-floral-powder-iii-san-francisco-botanical-garden-and-other-stuff-part-1-treesnot-newsphotographytreescypressredwoodcherry-blossomsan-francisco-botanical-gardenTue, 9 Apr 2013 17:03:27 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>A cherry blossom tree. Probably my favorite. </p><p>This redwood photo wasn't included in the challenge. I was looking up into its branches. </p><p>I thought this was was interesting. </p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17672570-photo-challenge-something-green-by-polka14http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/04/09/17672570-photo-challenge-something-green-by-polka14not-newsphotographygardenaprilbamboophoto-challengecypressredwoodsomething-greengreen-stuffsan-francisco-botanical-gardensTue, 9 Apr 2013 16:41:18 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>This is one of two photos from the Redwood garden. These trees can grow to great heights. </p><p>Photo of Redwood Tree by trail. </p><p>Bamboo is a thick and tall plant that has the fast growing potential. Photo taken near the Asian garden sections. </p><p>This is the Tecate Cypress. This evergreen tree is native to California's coastal range, but most of its population grows in Baja California. Known for its peeling red bark, it has a shrubbery profile, growing to 30 feet. The cories that develop on its trunk require fire or heat to open. </p><p>Single tall tree in front of a darkening sky. </p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/15/16976485-bus-carrying-carnival-cruise-passengers-breaks-downhttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/15/16976485-bus-carrying-carnival-cruise-passengers-breaks-downus-newsdiseasecruiseshipsewagestarvationpassengersdeathtraplast-parting-shottorturous-conditionsFri, 15 Feb 2013 19:34:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/11/16927143-congress-prepares-to-kill-6th-amendment-with-secret-drone-court-alex-jones-infowars-theres-a-war-on-for-your-mindhttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/11/16927143-congress-prepares-to-kill-6th-amendment-with-secret-drone-court-alex-jones-infowars-theres-a-war-on-for-your-mindpoliticsobamatortureconstitutionpatriot-actdronesdictatordue-processndaaemperormagna-cartasixth-amendmentsuspected-terroristsstate-murderchild-killing-machinesMon, 11 Feb 2013 17:18:00 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/bookmark http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/10/16918970-evil-cat-kitty-crime-in-progressweekend-exposurehttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/10/16918970-evil-cat-kitty-crime-in-progressweekend-exposurenot-newslinkweekend-exposurefrankiepursuitevil-catSun, 10 Feb 2013 21:04:31 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>The cat was cornered after a pursuit that ran from the garage to the side of the house. Standoff ensued with attempts to negotiate peaceful withdrawal. Cat did not budge. Attempted then to use water hose. </p><p>After that didn't work, the cat was later coaxed out by withdrawing. Here is the picture of the offending cat. A collar was found so this is merely an evil kitty determined to steal my cat's food. Not a stray cat that need food. Leave us alone, evil kitty. </p><p>All is safe now. The primary victim, Frankie had little to comment after this harassing incident. </p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16913598-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-2-kite-museum-part-2http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/09/16913598-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-2-kite-museum-part-2not-newstokyokite-museumnipponkokunice-arttokyo-kite-associationSat, 9 Feb 2013 23:29:03 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>The largest kite. </p><p>EXCERPT FROM SIGN: This exhibition is a reproduction of the workroom of the late Mr. Teizo Hashimoto, a greatest painter of the Edo dako kite artist. All items were rent except stuffed toy cat from his workroom in favor of his wife, Mrs. Kiyo Hashimoto. </p> http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/08/16902986-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-2-kite-museum-part-1http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/08/16902986-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-2-kite-museum-part-1not-newsfoto-fridaykite-museumnipponkokuFri, 8 Feb 2013 22:54:40 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16889021-a-comment-counter-questionhttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/02/07/16889021-a-comment-counter-questionnot-newsquestioncolumnnew-vine20-commentsactive-postscomment-countThu, 7 Feb 2013 22:44:55 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post http://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/28/16742951-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-1-introductionhttp://floralpowder.newsvine.com/_news/2013/01/28/16742951-world-traveler-polka-sans-trip-to-nipponkoku-photo-group-1-introductionnot-newsjapanvacationtokyovending-machinesbentobunkyoginzacoin-museumTue, 29 Jan 2013 00:39:13 +0000http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posthttp://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/generic_post<p>So this particular photo was when I went to Ginza which is a district of Tokyo. I went there for some shopping. I got a nice shirt, scarf, and some foods from an open shop specializing in foods from Hokkaido. </p><p>Look, it's bento. I like it. Usually it is quite elaborate in such places as grocery stores. Even the stores in Japan are better than America's stores. I like how shopping happens there. Far superior to clumsy American way. </p><p>I decided to take a photo of a few vending machines. See them? They are Japanese vending machines. That means they are better than the weak vending machines in most American places. And Japanese people observe politeness. Don't walk around while eating/drinking. Consume your things where you buy them! Oh and this was in Bunkyo on my way to another area that you will see later!</p><p>To conclude, this is a photo I took at the Japan Bank Museum. I couldn't take photos anywhere except the lobby so I had one for the giant ancient "coin" thing they had on display from some island. The museum was very interesting. 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