Turn On Your Imagination....... Using Coconuts

Imagine,sitting on an Island in the Caribbean, soaking up the rays of the sun, laying in your beach chair, Awaiting for the sunset,then after a few minutes you decide to go to the local vender, to buy a coconut,after a few sips, you decide to dump it to out in the trash bin, because you no longer have use for it. Then a local passes by, and ask you, if its OK if they have it, meanwhile your face is puzzled ,wondering why this person wants your trash. Then you ask them, why do you want to have my coconut,there is nothing in there. The local answers, because I want to create some beautiful art work. Coconut art has been affiliated with the Caribbean for quit some time now. Growing up as a kid in Jamaica, when I use to go to the beach, locals would be carving and polishing coconut shells, to make some very prolific crafts and designs.

 Although,coconuts usually come in similar shapes, if you look beyond what your eyes can see, they hide a lot within. When I look at a coconut and imagine, patterns start emerging, and I know what it can be turned into. Now, thats the power of imagination. There are many variation of styles and shapes, but you can use multiple coconut shells.The toughest Challenge to find a perfectly symmetric coconut. Also the shell has to be polished to give a near gold finish. Also used, a bit of veneer, artificial pebbles and colored beads, to add richness. The next time you go the Carribean, and you want to throw away your coconut, go to a local craft stop, its amazing what they can do with a little imagination.

Food For Thought (Self Reflection)

When I decided to venture off into unkown lands, I had a goal in mind, but within the process,  I had to learn about myelf and the steps needed to undergo my  transformation, so I can blossom into a butterfly. Within the process, the butterfly must first learn about its surroundings, and take account  mistakes it made along the journey, before breaking out of its cocoon, and taking flight. Otherwise it will never grow, and like time, it will  just expire. Speaking from a personal standpoint, I realize the past can sometimes follow you like a bad smell. From my past, to where I stand today, I have finally came to grips with myself  and my past, and now take full responsibility for my actions, so I can move forward from this point of Daring To Dream And Touch A Star,  and finally grabbing that star. As I analyze my situation, from every angle, I decided its time to cut it off from the roots, so it doesn´t continue to follow me on my journey. From my past, I usually blame others for my faults and misfortune, and never  took responsibility for my own actions. Therefore I  held grudges, and overtime, it drained me physically and mentally.Moving to Costa Rica, I knew that I had some personal issues to resolve, but never did I realize, it was something that it stemmed from my childhood years, which my love ones and close friends warned me about. Now realizing my faults, I now have a different outlook on life, when it comes to problem solving, when dealing with irrational or self absorb people. One must be level headed at all times, otherwise you wear yourself down, and nothing is ever accomplished, because you spend so much energy, fighting those who you think is oppressing you, while you lose focus on your ultimate goal. Sometimes distractions can contribute to a major disappointment to ones success, because along the journey, there are going to be alot of distraction, but if one knows how to handle those things, in a cool and rational manner,  it can determine ones future, whether or not,  dreams can be accomplished. As the saying goes, the soldier that goes to war, without firing a shot or claiming any lives, is usually the most successful. As I continue the journey, I too realize, like the transformation of the butterfly, I need continue the process of  self transformation, so when the time arrives, I recognize when its time to take flight. In the meanwhile, I´m still looking forward to learning from my mistakes, before transforming into that butterfly.

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Solar Bikes, Coming To A Solar Station Near You....

If you care about the planet, and want to make it an enjoyable and healthier place to live, for future generations, here are some new developments, that can help with those ideas. Introducing the electric bikes. Already a big thing  in Japan, these solar bikes are much more eco-friendly than cars. They are recharged with electric power, which will make it a great subsidizer for natural gases, because it runs on solar power. This bike will irradiate current environmental problems, along with current health problems, we are facing on a global scale. This new idea can unlock new possibilities, especially when it  comes to other means of transportation, using natural energy. As obesity will shrink dramatically, and people will live longer and healthier lives, because now, they have a reason to want to go exercise.These new standard bikes, will come in three modules, which will accelerate at faster speeds, compared to the current standards  bikes we have now. Solar station could be exciting, but at the same time, expensive. As the saying goes, if you want the best things in life, Its going to cost you. Check out the latest site that has the latest trends in technology ...http://www.gadgetlite.com/2010/11/23/solar-cycle-station-recharges/

Don´t Throw Away Your Garbage, It Could Be A Masterpiece

As the saying goes, one persons garbage, is another persons masterpiece. Not quit the right saying, I was hoping to get across, but more and more people, are finding ways to invent new ideas, implementing art. Who would of thought, collecting garbage, would be a useful tool for creating art pieces.Young people are getting hype to this new idea, Justin Gignac, a New Yorker, hand picks his garbage 100% after every major street event. Whether New Year’s Eve at Time Square or Irish Day Parade. He packages his garbage into neat little plastic containers and markets the boxed trash to art collectors in over 20 different countries. Visit his website to buy your own garbage.  Enjoy the display....

Japanese Arts And Trends

 Japanese Art covers a wide range of styles, that is implemented in its society, from poetry, sculpture, ink painting, among others. Japanese art covers a wide range of animations throughout the world, especially when it comes to cartoon animations. Pokemon and Dargon Ball Z are prime examples of that. Japanese distributors have used this style to market their products thought video, computer animation,  films,  video games, internet and commercials. Anime which was discovered in the early 20 century, uses hand drawings and computer animated programmin,, as  its grabbing the attention of artist in the  western world. Using different variations and styles to capture the characters, artists employ a variety of predetermined facial expressions to denote moods and thoughts. In the western world, its influence is becoming more transparent, through popular TV shows such as South Park.As Japanese animation draws in more audiences around the world, look for it to become a major contributor to the media, for years to come.

More Social Awareness In Music

 In a world, where the majority is suffering, because of  hardship, and economic downfall, there are some strong enough to bare through it all, and make it through the despair. Music is a tool that is used, to spread social awareness, especially about everyday problems facing our communities. As music becomes a market, money becomes the driving force behind its expression. Those who make it, as musical artist are becoming  less sympathetic, and disconnecting from society, focusing only on economical gains.But what happened to spreading social awareness, as the gap between the rich and the poor begins to widen. In these current times, many are  looking for questions and answers, but who´s there to provide and show the real graphics of life and talk about real problems. I remember a time growing up, when this was the driving force behind Hip Hop, Pop, R/B and dance hall music, but what happened to the realness and foundation of the music. As the majority is looking for more poor people governors, who can empathize with them, and let the government know what´s going on, and how they can step up their efforts to make the world a better place. Imagines, of your family crying everyday, because they don't know where the next meal is coming from. In my eyes, I see it as a crime. If you see something, and you don t do anything to resolve the issue,your guilty as charge. As they say, a hungry man, is an angry man, so when government talks about issues about irradiating crime, what do you expect the majority to do, when they don't provide them with proper avenues so they can excel in life. How about an education? what about health care? what about jobs? these are many things that need to be answered. I believe there needs to be more social consciousness, as musical artist have an obligation to let people know what´s  going on, by giving them hope and inspiration. We need a movement people! Artist need to talk more about real issues that change and affect our community.Otherwise music become a fade that doesn´t empathize or show any real compassion towards those who support it for the reason why it was created.

Here is a songs that  I found, that talks about real issues. It doesn´t really take much,  as simple as requesting  more social conscious songs over the radio, so the leaders can be aware about real problems affecting our society.