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They have dropped the price of Crude Oil to help bolster Western economies. Had the price of Oil not dropped, then IMHO we would have had a major Stock market Crash last year – 1929 style. Thankfully we have not “Yet” had a Stock Market Crash.
The US employment figures are a figment of the Government’s Imagination. There are record numbers of Americans (over 94 Million) who “stopped” looking for work. Why? Because they could NOT find any….
A new article posted by USA Today, goes into some detail of the stocks which fell in price.
I just hope that they can continue to drop the price of Crude Oil. That is the only thing which in my opinion is propping everything up.
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New Art Exhibition by Shirley Mpagi
Shirley Mpagi will have a new upcoming Art Exhibition. Her eyes “sparkled” with enthusiasm, when she talked about the ART that she was working on. She also spoke about working with other Artists and how they inspired her and each other.
Photo Credit Shirley Mpagi
It takes guts to follow your dream. To share the Gift which you were born with. To create ART. Such individuals inspire everyone.
Shirley Mpagi will be having an Art Exhibition on Feb 26th at 170 Spadina Ave (above Bacon Nation). The exhibition opens at 7:30pm. There will be some performance at around 10pm.
Entrance is a mere $10 which includes a raffle ticket. Some of the money from the entrance fee will be donated to a Woman’s Shelter, where Shirley helps out.
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A special note to Musicians, Bands and Record Company people, Shirley is extremely talented. Consider contacting Shirley if you need Photos and or Art for an Album/CD Cover or for a web site.
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Shirley Mpagi will also be doing a “Live” painting as part of Harbourfront’s Kuumba Festival on Feb the 5th.
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Please check out Shirley’s Facebook page, especially her photos. Some of her Art felt like it was inspired by Andy Wharhol, and would make impressive Album/CD/DVD covers.
Click on this line to visit Shirley’s WordPress Blog.
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Shirley also has an amazing Cover Photo on her Facebook page. Like many things on Facebook, the embed code will not work with WordPress and so I could not include it in this post.
Please visit both her Website and her Facebook page, to view some of the amazing Art which Shirley has created.
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Uniquely Toronto has reached a new Milestone.
I had killed our pretty large Facebook presence about four years ago. In the last year I have sort of slowly come back on Facebook.
We have hit a milestone this week. So far Uniquely Toronto has had 164,311 Post Reach on Facebook.
Thank you to everyone for your interest
I first heard Mike Masse doing his rendition of “Behind Blue Eyes”. Very talented Musician and his voice was a perfect fit for that Who song.
This video is of Mike Masse performing David Bowie‘s “Heroes“. Mike’s tribute to David Bowie.
Video is courtesy of the Mike Masse YouTube channel
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The top and bottom photos have been converted to HDR using Topaz Labs Adjust 5 plugin. The Middle photo is not an HDR. It was processed blending a B&W photo layer to sharpen the photo. Sharpening can be done using assorted methods. All the other photos from the Motorcycle Supershow used the Photoshop High Pass filter to sharpen them.
PCustom motorcycle at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
Custom motorcycle at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
Custom motorcycle at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
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The Speed Trix display was simply Custom Motorcycle Eye Candy.
Speed Trix Custom Motorcycle called “Eye Cherry”, on display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
This one model called “Eye Cherry” stood out for me. I kept returning to try and capture the beauty of this Custom bike. The cherry paint job had depth.
Speed Trix Custom Motorcycle called “Eye Cherry”, on display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
This Speed Trix Custom bike quite literally stood out, as being Incredible Eye Candy…
Speed Trix Custom Motorcycle called “Eye Cherry”, on display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
Speed Trix Custom Motorcycle called “Eye Cherry”, on display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
Speed Trix Custom Motorcycle called “Eye Cherry”, on display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow
Vincent shot a Vincent at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
That’s a 1953 Vincent Shadow Classic Motorcycle.
The NDAGuides Motorcycle Pricing has this one likely at a tad just below $200,000
1953 Vincent Shadow classic motorcycle displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
1953 Vincent Shadow classic motorcycle displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
The patience needed to create this art is astounding.
The following are photos of the Air Brush Art foud on the Customer bikes which were on display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow, held in Toronto.
Air Brush Art on Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
Air Brush Art on Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
Air Brush Art on Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
Air Brush Art on Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
Details of the Air Brush Art on Custom Chopper displayed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow.
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Paul Teutul Jr., of Paul Jr. Designs, was at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto on jan 08 2016. He held Autograph sesions for fans.
Photo below features Paul Trutul Jr. being interviewed at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow, prior to one of the autograph session.
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Building an amazing Custom Chopper is one thing. The final paint and finish is quite another.
Speed Trix featured about a dozen Custom bikes at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow. Each one had an incredible paint job.
Not far from the Speed Trix display was an Air Brush display by “Wizard Custom Paint“. Patience and Artistic skill shone. They had a coupe of Custom bikes which they had Air Brushed. The following are a few pics of their amazing skill.
The “Wizard Custom Paint” display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
The “Wizard Custom Paint” display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
The “Wizard Custom Paint” display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
The “Wizard Custom Paint” display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
The “Wizard Custom Paint” display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
I have lots more pics of the incredible Air Brush work which was featured on the Custom bikes on display at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
Will post more pics soon…
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Harley Davidson had a huge presence at the 2016 North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
Harley Davidson at the 2016 North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
Speed Trix showcased about a dozen awesome Custom Choppers at the 2016 North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
Speed Trix at the 2016 North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
Speed Trix at the 2016 North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto
Speed Trix at the 2016 North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
Speed Trix at the 2016 North American International Motorcycle Supershow in Toronto.
Will post more pics as time permits…
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Fri Jan 08 2016, was the first time that I went to shoot the North American International Motorcycle Supershow. I was expecting a show similar in size to the Spring Motorcycle show which was held in the Better Living Centre at the CNE.
Speed Trix Custom Motorcycle at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
I was floored. The North American International Motorcycle Supershow is “H-u-g-e”. It is the largest Motorcycle show in North America.
Custom Motorcycles filled Hall 5, my first stop. a few of the custom bikes I had seen at prior shows. For example, Anaconda the Three Wheeler was on display. Hall 5 was filled with some amazing Eye Candy.
Terez Leather fashion show at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
Hall 5 also has a large stage. I caught a Leather Fashion Show by Terez Leather.
Then a band called The FlairZ came on stage. Never heard of them. I looked up onto the stage and recognized faces.
On Bass was the amazing Jeff Jones.
Jeff Jones on Bass, with The Flairz, performing at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
The last time that I saw Jeff play was at Nathan Philips Square and he was performing with Tom Cochrane with Red Rider. Jeff Jones is the Bass player in Red Rider. I have also seen Jeff perform with the Carpet Frogs. They are Burton Cummongs (formerly Lead Singer with Canada’s The Guess Who) backup band.
On Drums and Lead Vocals was none other than
Sean Fitzsimons. Sean is also the Drummer with the Carpet Frogs.
Sean Ftzsimons on Drums with The FlairZ, performing at the North American International Motorcycle Supershow 2016
Rounding out The FlairZ was :
Barbara Sherk on Keyboard and Vocals.
Super Super talented musicians. Really enjoyed their set.
On a separate PC I am converting the Raw photo files to DNG and then will run them thru Photoshop. Will start posting more pics tomorrow and Sunday.
The North American International Motorcycle Supershow is literally awesome. Classic bikes. New bikes. Used bikes for sale. Custom bikes. Clothing. Leathers. Helmets. You name it and it can be found there. Many of the booths had huge signs indicating really big discounts on their wares.
Make some time available on Saturday and Sunday and visit this show.
It is at the International Centre on Airport Road, next to Pearson Airport.
Parking is “FREE” for those attending this show.
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The Ehang (Chinese Drone Manufacturer) model 184 made a huge splash at the 2016 CES show in Las Vegas (Jan 6 thru 9 2016).
Why?
Because it a literally a “huge” Drone (approx 500 lbs), which is capable of carrying one Human Being.
It is designed to travel at up to 60MPG and cover short Distances up to 10 miles. The computer drive Auto Pilot takes care of the Navigating. The passengers just sits and enjoys the view.
Could this be the “Taxi Cab” of the future?
Video is courtesy of the Ghost Drone YouTube channel – official Ehang model 184 Drone channel
The next video is Mashable‘s CES coverage of the Ehang 184 Drone.
Video is courtesy of the Mashable YouTube channel
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The Who Hits 50 North American Tour 2016.
The Who are scheduled to perform in Toronto on Mar 01 2016, at the Air Canada Centre.
Video of The Who performing at the Royal Albert Hall is courtesy of the mstrsail YouTube channel
Memories on a passing breeze. The Who will be bringing back lots of memories in 2016.
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The 2016 edition of the North American International Motorcycle Supershow will be coming to Toronto on Jan 8, 9 & 10.
The last piece of Pizza.
I’m actually surprised that the actor in this video has not gotten beaten up. He is a great Comedy Actor and has been featured in many of the Silvio Santos Câmeras Escondidas Programas
Video courtesy of the Câmeras Escondidas Programa Silvio Santos YouTube channel
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Beware of the Clown riding the Shopping Mall Escalator
Another hilarious Silvio Santos Prank Video
Video is courtesy of the Câmeras Escondidas Programa Silvio Santos YouTube channel
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Just in time for a relaxing New Years weekend. It’s been a while since we featured some of the amazing stuff which the Brazilian TV program called Silvio Santos has put together.
In this episode, some folks enjoy a fun night out at the local Club.
Yes, I’m rather addicted to these hilarious Programa Silvio Santos – Cameras Escondidas videos. This video is way over the top, yet is very creative.
Video is courtesy of the SBT Online – Câmeras Escondidas
Programa Silvio Santos YouTube channel
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Beauty of a shot of a Pagani Huayra Exotic Supercar. I cannot tell if it’s one photo or a superbly made composite (I suspect the latter). In either case it is great to look at.
You should send a copy of the photo below to Santa Claus, so that he will know what to bring you for Christmas 2016…
Photo courtesy of the duPont REGISTRY Facebook page
Original photo by Pagani Automobili
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New Year 2016 Fireworks in Taipei Taiwan
Video is courtesy of the Trending Taiwan 潮台灣 YouTube channel
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New Year 2016 Fireworks in Hong Kong
Video is courtesy of The Telgraph YouTube channel
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New Year 2016 Fireworks in Auckland New Zealand
Video is courtesy of the Russian Viruson YouTube channel
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New Year 2016 Fireworks in Sydney Australia
Video is courtesy of the Telstra Presents YouTube channel
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