2012年10月12日

Hair Sticks - Beautiful Hairstyles

Most historians believe that hair sticks quick links first appeared many centuries ago in the Orient and both women and men in their hair often used them but it is unclear whether the hair sticks were used as functional hair tools to hold the hair in place or as elaborate decorative jewels. Any way, hair sticks have gone from a relatively inconceivable type of hair accessory that was worn mainly by the long tresses in the past few years but today the scene says a different story. Hair sticks options have blasted and they are available in every various length.
Looking at the record of popularity, hair sticks cycle in and out as hot fashion hair accessories several times and it is worn for purely adornment reasons and not for functional reasons. It is available in every various length from as short as 2 inches to as long as 12 inches and are found in every conceivable type of material from the traditional wood and metal to inexpensive chopsticks, plastic sticks, knitting needles, bone, glass, faux tortoise shell and a myriad of ceramic, cellulose and other unusual compositions. Moreover, the most important thing about these hair accessories is that they are easy to wear. You just need to slide them into thick braids to accent the beautiful plaits or twist them into a French Twist to show off the seam or you can even pop them into two fat hair twists to show off the twists. But it has found that one of the most basic hair styles that can take either functional or decorative advantage of hair sticks is the basic hair knot.
Besides the size and the material, attention has also been paid to the appearance also. You can find handmade hair sticks that are shaped from very long feathers, fire polished glass, foils, rare, discontinued Swarovski crystals to hand fashioned antique beads, and other amazing jeweled pieces. They are also found to be fashioned with leather, silk, velvet and brocade outer wrappings. Now you can instantly jazz up your plain hairstyles with the addition of gorgeous jeweled hair sticks as accent pieces. You can also develop unique hair looks that range from very romantic to hot and sassy with your innovative ideas and hair accessories. The most important thing about these is that they can be worn in business and professional settings also.
Although it is not known much about its appearance officially in the hair scene but it is definitely true that it is not the matter of present but of past. Hair sticks getting the recognition in the world of fashion due to its advantages as pure adornment and decoration so they are in the fashion today.

2012年9月15日

Naked woman arrested after breaking into Jackass star Bam Margera's home and kissing him while he slept

He has seen his fair of crazy antics thanks to his role on Jackass.
But Bam Margera’s most recent drama may be his most bizarre yet.
The 32-year-old prankster had a very rude awakening recently when he was awoken by a naked woman kissing him after breaking into his Philadelphia home.
Rude awakening: A woman was reportedly arrested after breaking into Bam Margera's home naked and kissing him as he slept
Rude awakening: A woman was reportedly arrested after breaking into Bam Margera's home naked and kissing him as he slept
TMZ reports that the TV star reportedly threw the girl off him and immediately called 911, according to West Chester police.
While Margera was on the phone to the authorities, he apparently witnessed the girl drop to the floor and start to perform a sexual act on herself.
Once he had hung up the phone, he then allegedly threw the 24-year-old woman – who was still fully naked – out of his mansion.
Taking charge: Margera dialled 911 and after getting off the phone, threw the woman out of his Philadelphia mansion
Taking charge: Margera dialled 911 and after getting off the phone, threw the woman out of his Philadelphia mansion
Police reportedly told the website that they arrested the young woman in question in the rural area surrounding Margera’s luxurious home.
She allegedly faces charges of burglary, criminal trespass, and stalking.
Earlier this week Margera attended an annual charity event thrown to mark the 9/11 bombings and in order to benefit over 100 charities worldwide.
Happy to help: Margera attended a charity event for 9/11 earlier this week where he posed up with Tony Hawk
Happy to help: Margera attended a charity event for 9/11 earlier this week where he posed up with Tony Hawk
Margera was joined by pro skateboarder Tony Hawk happily posed up together at the event.
Last month Margera was photographed handcuffed and being led by police through Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina after he was refused permission to fly.
It was alleged he smelled strongly of alcohol and was causing a rumpus by being loud and obnoxious as he waited for his plane, so authorities reportedly put him in a holding cell for several hours before allowing him to continue his journey.
Heyday: Margera found fame on Jackass alongside (L-R) Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Dave England, Ehren McGhehey and Jason 'Wee Man' Acuna
Heyday: Margera found fame on Jackass alongside (L-R) Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Dave England, Ehren McGhehey and Jason 'Wee Man' Acuna

The Real Purpose of Wedding Flip flop

You may see this footwear as an essential accessory for your wedding. Wedding flip flop is made to add a fashion sense to the special celebration. They are even stylish and their designs is more suitable rather than the traditional wedding shoes for they are detailed matching the theme of your wedding. In fact, this is something that serves several purposes on that special day. Although they are simple and not as expensive as those traditional shoes, they still can give you the elegance you are looking for in footwear.
 

Bride Party flip flops is great wedding souvenir, not just for your guests but most especially to your bridesmaids. You might have other bridesmaid gift you thought about but flip flop is the most ideal choice. This is because no matter how many pairs you want to purchase, you will still be able to get a pair for each guests, male and female. They are very affordable but won't sacrifice your sense for fashion and style. They are available at wholesale and suppliers are willing to give great deals and discounts for customers who purchase them in bulk.

The varieties of wedding flip flop make shopping exciting. You can choose one according to what you need, to the style that will complement your wedding theme. But the most important thing to keep in mind in buying wholesale flip flop is they should give you the feeling of comfort wearing it. Whether you intend it as a bridesmaid gift or simple giveaways, you should prioritize the comfort the footwear can give. This is their real purpose, to relax the feet of the user and to free their feet from the pains of wearing high heeled shoes.

The fashion trend is really changing and is making things easy for people. The market has a huge room for these items and they are offered at prices the couple can really afford.

It is therefore important that when you purchase flip flop, especially when using it as bridesmaid gift may be on the bridal party that you choose those who are newly introduce in the market. Choose those wedding flip flop having the latest designs and the cutest colors available. Make the designs vary from each other to emphasize uniqueness and to impress your bridesmaid as well as your guests.

It is not the expensive things that count in giving them gifts, it's the thought that really counts. And even though wedding flip flop is cheap, their designs and style does not say so.

2012年9月6日

Wedding High Heels Make You Charming in Your Wedding

High heels are an exceptional part of countless women`s fashion world. It is common to see almost every woman with dozens of high heeled shoes as they almost become a part of their dear and loveable collection. As men get excited on the very mention of sports, women have their love reserved for their shoes and high heeled footwear as are worth getting excited about.
 
White wedding dress, shinning jewelry accessories, high heels-all of these make a bride become the most eye-catching creature on her Big Day. However, perhaps things can never go so well for there are always something hard to handle. High heels, for example, even though they can really make ladies look sexier and more attractive, may bring troubles if the bride has not so many experiences in wearing them. Here, we can offer some tips to help brides who are facing such a question together.

Tip One: Give Your Feet More Time to Adapt to Your Heels

If you have enough time to prepare for your wedding, you can buy your heels before the wedding day and try to wear the heels in your daily life so that you can adapt the heels and when the day is coming, you can wear them without any difficulties for you have already experienced so much. You should choose heels suit your feel best, especially if you always wear shoes without heels in your daily life. Also, you should put the materials of the heels into your considerations and usually those made from cowhide or sheepskin can be your good choices for such shoes would become softer and softer during your wearing.

Tip Two: Use Socks to Lighten Your Pains When Wear the Heels

Put on a pair or two of socks to keep your feet from suffering so much due to a pair of not so suitable heels. Socks can not only help protecting your feet skin, also can widen the space between your feet and heels. Of course, no matter which kind of shoes you choose, or how many socks you wear, do please remember that you have to spend as much time as you can to wear and adapt your heels.

Tip Three: Choose Branded Heels

I don't tend to flatter some brands, but really, those branded heels always can make customers feel more comfortable than those common heels can do. Wedding High Heels, can make people look sexy while try to bring more comforts, which owe to their reasonable designs and high-quality materials.


2012年9月1日

The Art of Buddhist Jewelry

The history of jewelry can never be complete without the worthy mention of the Buddhist brand. This jewelry type is well known for its rich historical antecedents and also for its usefulness in the modern fashion industry. There are some facts you must know about the Buddhist jewelry. There are numerous distinct designs of Buddhist jewellery to choose from. Having said that, what on earth is the correct model for yourself? Whilst most jewellery is usually a personalized preference, Buddhist jewelry is not just a style statement. As an alternative they should be used to assist heal the body and brain.
The Buddha Jewelry has a very unique historical background based on the great religion known as Buddhism. The religion originated from Buddha himself who held the view that perfect state of enlightenment could be attained through the suppression of earthly desires. Little wonder why most of the Buddhist jewelry products do have the image of Buddha on them. Meanwhile, the "Om" symbol is also associated with Buddhist jewelry. This symbol is actually found in both Buddhism and Hinduism. It signifies the beginning and end of all things in the universe. Many Om jewelry products also have the Buddhist undertone in them. A person with the most well-liked are necklaces, charms, earrings, or rings that display the wonderful lotus flower. Being a image of enlightenment the lotus has turn out to be an important image in Buddhist.
Buddhist jewelry can also come in the form of rings. In the same way wedding rings are used to remind couples of their sacred vows of loyalty and love, Buddhist jewelry rings remind wearers to be loyal to the teachings of Buddhism. The Happiness Ring, for instance, is engraved with the words "This will also change" in Hebrew. It reminds the wearer of the fleetingness of life and how the only permanent thing in the world is change. One of the secrets to a content and happy life is, according to Buddhism, perfect balance--the point where in one becomes awakened or enlightened to the truths of the universe and the interconnectedness of the world. This balance is said to come from having a peaceful and calm mind and soul, both of which can be achieved through a moral life, prayer, meditation and detachment. It is these ideals that Buddhist seek to remind believer and followers everyday.
Through following The Middle Way and the teachings of The Buddha, and with the help of Buddhist Jewelry like the Dharma pendant and Happiness Ring, we can all find our way to happiness, peace, love and perfect balance.

2012年8月10日

Rihanna smoulders on the beach as she becomes the official Face Of Barbados

As it's most famous daughter, Rihanna has done much to raise the profile of her sunny Caribbean home.
And now the singer has been given an official role, shooting a campaign as the Face Of Barbados.
The 24-year-old was photographed shooting her first campaign for the three-year role on an idyllic beach today.
Smouldering: Rihanna poses in her new role as the Face Of Barbados in a campaign to boost tourism to the Caribbean isle
Smouldering: Rihanna poses in her new role as the Face Of Barbados in a campaign to boost tourism to the Caribbean isle
Smouldering: Rihanna was labelled 'too sexy' by Nivea
Smouldering: Rihanna was labelled 'too sexy' by Nivea
Dressed in a billowing yellow gown, Rihanna struck a sultry pose for the camera.
Her new role will go some way to cheering up the singer, after she was dropped as the face of Nivea this week for being 'too sexy'.
 

Her 'sexiness' obviously isn't a problem for her home country.
'Rihanna has signed a three-year contract with the Barbados Tourist Authority (BTA) to promote the island,' the Barbados Free Press reported.
Who needs Nivea? After being dropped as the face of the beauty brand, Rihanna has found a new role
Who needs Nivea? After being dropped as the face of the beauty brand, Rihanna has found a new role

'According to BTA chairman Adrian Elcock, production on the promotional campaign is expected to begin soon and will be launched in September, in time for the winter tourist season.'
The beauty has already done much to raise her country's profile overseas, and often returns to enjoy vacations on the isle with her family.
On today's trip she was accompanied by five of her devoted fans, paying for their airfare as a thankyou for their support.
Group hug! The pop princess often returns home to visit her friends and family; seen here with visitors on set
Group hug! The pop princess often returns home to visit her friends and family; seen here with visitors on set
The singer paid for them to stay at the exclusive Sandy Lane hotel and then invited them over to her house for dinner.
A source told Sky News: 'She wanted to show them how grateful she was. She figured the best thank you was to cook them tea in her hometown.'
Rihanna has also been pictured showing Oprah Winfrey around Barbados, shooting an interview for an upcoming episode of 'Oprah's Next Chapter'.

Taking a break: The singer has signed a three-year deal to promote the island
Taking a break: The singer has signed a three-year deal to promote the island

Relaxed and carefree: Bikini clad Kim Kardashian lets her hair down in never before seen family holiday photographs

It is not often that the real Kim Kardashian can be seen with her guard down acting naturally without TV cameras.
But the reality television star has shared some never before seen photographs of her and the rest of the clan on holiday.
The Kardashians went on a family vacation to the sunny Dominican Republic and although the excursion was filmed, their private time away from the cameras was not.
Private collection: Kim Kardashian posted these never before seen photographs online of her family holiday to Dominican Republic
Private collection: Kim Kardashian posted these never before seen photographs online of her family holiday to Dominican Republic
The episode aired a few weeks ago on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, but some pictures were kept exclusively for the family album.
Kim, 31, looked as good as ever in a turquoise two-piece bikini that showed off her impressive cleavage but, she kept the rest of her body covered in a colourful kaftan.
The model looked carefree as she relaxed on a boat with her long brunette locks falling over her shoulders with her eyes hidden behind a pair of sunglasses.
We are family: Kim and Khloe kicked back on board a yacht with the rest of her clan not far away
We are family: Kim and Khloe kicked back on board a yacht with the rest of her clan not far away

Promotional work: Kim held up her mother's autobiography Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian
Promotional work: Kim held up her mother's autobiography Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian
In another picture she can be seen posing with her younger sister Khloe who was sporting some braided hair and stayed completely hidden also in a kaftan.
Kim tweeted: 'The whole family went to The Dominican Republic... you would have seen our trip on the show a few episodes back.
'I was going through my camera and found a ton of pics from our vacation!!' she tweeted.
She added: 'We had the most amazing time! Probably my favorite family vacation yet. Even Kendall and Kylie's BFF's Maddie and Spencer came to join in on the fun!'
Keeping covered: Khloe wasn't keen on showing off her bikini body in the hot climes
Keeping covered: Khloe wasn't keen on showing off her bikini body in the hot climes
Kim added that more pictures would be posted soon and said: 'Lots more pics coming over the next couple of weeks so stay tuned!! Xo.'
Even workaholic Kris Jenner seemed to be enjoying herself as she got her daughter to stand with her autobiographical book titled Kris Jenner... and All Things Kardashian.
The manager of all the sisters joined Khloe in not showing off her bikini as Kylie, Kendall and Kim all lay down to sunbathe.
Let the sunshine: Kim was joined on the boat by sisters Khloe, Kendall and Kylie and their mother Kris Jenner
Let the sunshine: Kim was joined on the boat by sisters Khloe, Kendall and Kylie and their mother Kris Jenner

Fashion Sunglasses Reflect Your Confident & Dynamic Personality


Sunglasses will be hot sellers in the coming months. If you are in the market for a new pair of sunglasses and are looking for something that says chic and classy, then you want a pair of Fashion Sunglasses. There are no other glasses like fashion sunglasses because they look great on both men and woman and come in all kinds of styles and prices. Let your sunglass search come to a halt and look into a pair of these fashion sunglasses. You will be able to get style and affordability all in one pair of shades!


Fashion sunglasses are very handsome, do you think so? Many of my friends like wearing fashion sunglasses. When they wear fashion sunglasses, they will collect much more sights.
Fashion sunglasses are hip and so stylish. If you want something that will be attention to you and have everyone's mouths gape when you walk by, you need a pair of fashion sunglasses! Confidence meets sexiness with fashion, and everyone will be able to see that when you strut around in a pair of these intense fashion sunglasses. So leave the plain sunglasses behind, and throw on a pair of these. And then get your fashion sunglasses.Your confidence will thank you! If there is one head turning accessory you could wear when you go out in sun and yet not look over the top, it would have to be Fashion sunglasses. Fashion sunglasses convey a sense of casual and chic sophistication. So if you wish to make a style statement this season, get yourself a fabulous set of fashion sunglasses!

Fashion Sunglasses For Men are designed specifically for men and aimed at those who like to express their own unique style which reflects a sleek and sophisticated theme. People strongly believe that personal style also strongly relates to your personality as opposed to purely being based on what you wear and that your clothing and accessories should help to portray your character and style and not define it. Sunglasses for men therefore are made to reflect a confident and dynamic style personality. Sunglasses For Women are designed delicate so as to suit women's tenderness. Women with fashion sunglasses often give people a glimpse of mystery and sexiness.

Shopping online is a great way to find discount Fashion sunglasses. You can do a search for the sunglasses that you want, and will come across many that you will want to buy. Be sure that the store you find discount fashion sunglasses from is a reputable one and that you are sure that you will get what you are buying.


2012年7月25日

Beautiful sterling silver pendants with Unique Skills


Among the many ornaments of women, Sterling Silver Pendants are the most striking, many people often only care about style sterling silver pendants, and neglect with their face, skin color coordinated match. Here are several aspects to tell you how to choose to suit their sterling silver pendants.
 
The first one: According to face election sterling silver pendants.

A suitable earring, on the face can play a good modification.

Face is too large: should not use round sterling silver pendants, it is best to wear large sterling silver pendants or a triangle, teardrop-shaped sterling silver pendants, to reduce the broad sense of the cheek.

Round face: can a foil-shaped sterling silver pendants and long sterling silver pendants drape and shape the upper and lower stretch of the visual effects; it seems more mature and pretty.

Oval face: The oval face is the matter, the traditional standard of Oriental women face shape. Effects wear any shape sterling silver pendants are good Oh, but pay attention to the size of the sterling silver pendants to be consistent with their overall feel. Oval outline of the softer, so if you select similar contour shape sterling silver pendants, such as pearls, teardrop-shaped, circle or oval-shaped sterling silver pendants are the best and simple.

Square face: proper selection of elliptical, flower-shaped, heart-shaped sterling silver pendants can be well moderated and modified face water chestnut.

Long face: the best selection of tight circular sterling silver pendants ears, reduce the sense of vertical extension.

Heart-shaped face: the face is more pointed chin, you can choose the kind of bottom width, top and narrow sterling silver pendants, to balance the feeling of sharp chin, drop-shaped, triangular or sterling silver pendants are suitable.

In addition, if the larger lobe, you can choose fine sterling silver pendants; lobe smaller MM, should be chosen slightly larger sterling silver pendants, eye-catching look so conspicuous.

The second measure: According to the color selection Sterling silver pendants

Also note that the choice of sterling silver pendants and the color coordination, oh.

Color than the white man: lucky you actually are suitable for any color you, with red, light pink, olive, etc., very nice to say.

In addition, the universal color - gold, suitable for all types of skin!

The third measure: and clothing with

Dresses: choose fringed, both arranged by the spikes made sterling silver pendants, echoing the elegant and feminine skirt.

Loose fitting clothing or a coat: no spike and button should be selected, polygonal, irregular-shaped ear sterling silver pendants, reduce the negative sense superfluous.

Dress: wear at social occasions, dress, choose Bead sterling silver pendants. It is mostly spherical, drops, heart-shaped, with very short metal connector down on the ear. Gorgeous dress texture Liqun, the best choice for the gorgeous sterling silver pendants sparkling glory echo contrast.

Ethnic clothing: The best choice of national styles of sterling silver pendants, usually put together for the arrangement of small beads made of a bright color, retro, vary in length of the match.

The fourth one: according to the season / holiday sterling silver pendants election

In general, for the summer, you can choose to wear sterling silver pendants light texture, size may be, can give a cool, easy-going feeling.

Winter wear sterling silver pendants, silver is best to prime category as well, both steady and generous.

Encounter special occasions, the subject of sterling silver pendants to wear commensurate with it. Such as Christmas or Christmas bear snowman wearing shiny like theme sterling silver pendants, keep them coming back Oh 200% guaranteed.

Fifth move: trends hold elections Sterling silver pendants

This year's popular style and color of sterling silver pendants is a common product of all forms of large and small circle sterling silver pendants by personality type independent, forthright, simple elegant female friends like it, its a king size ear ring in the stars raised under wearing a popular whirlwind. Whether curly hair, short hair, and so can show a different charisma.

Sterling silver pendants in the choice of materials will not necessarily select those platinum jewelry, diamonds and other luxury items jade, semi-precious stones can also choose to mix with a variety of silver sterling silver pendants, colorful, form factor, the choices available as well.

Mastered the five strokes, choose your sterling silver pendants enjoy it, make your life more colorful delicate up, anyone can become a front runner in fashion for thousands of surface beauty!

Summary:   Among the many ornaments of women, sterling silver pendants are the most striking, many people often only care about style sterling silver pendants, and neglect with their face, skin color coordinated match. Here are several aspects to tell you how to choose to suit their sterling silver pendants.

2012年7月1日

Mysterious Jewelry Bead—Tibetan Beads


Jewelry makers and jewelry businessmen all know it that Tibetan beads are elegant name of zinc alloy or so-called pewter. Traditional Tibetan beads contain thirty percent of silver and seventy percent of copper. While today, the content of silver is too low, and almost all the Tibetan silver beads on the fashion jewelry market are replaced by copper alloy completely.

They are widely used in jewelry making. They are very popular, and Pandora style beads and pendant charms are the most popular styles. When we talk about them or Tibetan beads jewelry, many people will think they are from Tibet which is caused by its name. Although this statement is not correct, China is one of the largest countries who can offer Tibetan beads to anywhere of this world. To some extent, It convey a traditional cultural tint of Tibet. There are many mysterious legends about those beads. That is why Tibetan jewelry pieces look more mysterious and exotic, and so many people fall in love with them.

If you like those beads very much, you must care them very much. As there are some silver in Tibetan beads, you need to how to clean and care for them. Wipe the beads or jewelry pieces with a piece of wet cotton cloth. Do not clean them with silver police or any other kind of chemical, because many Tibetan jewelry pieces are created with soft stones such as turquoise and coral that may become discolored. You can polish the gemstones with baby oil, and then wipe off the extra oil with a tissue or soft cotton cloth.

Dzi bead, a kind of Tibetan beads, is very popular among all ages for both men and women. Dzi bead is a bead stone of mysterious origin worn as part of a necklace and sometimes as a bracelet. In several Asian cultures, including Tibet, the bead is considered to provide spiritual benefit. In fact, Dzi stones are made from agate, and may have decorated symbols composed of circles, ovals, square, waves, stripes, lines, diamonds, dots and various other natural archetypal symbolic patterns. Colors will mainly range from browns to blacks with the pattern usually being in ivory white. Dzi beads can be produced in different colors, shapes and sizes. There are some "eyes" on those stones, and different numbers represent different things or meanings, which let the Tibetan beads become more mysterious.

Attracted by their mysterious morals and delicate appearances, many people cannot help falling in love with them. Therefore, the demands of Tibetan beads, pendants and charms are growing larger and larger. And many jewelry makers and jewelry businessmen purchase them from China wholesalers, such as PandaHall.com. If you are a jewelry maker or a jewelry businessman, don't miss this trend to earn more money.

2012年6月27日

Learn Chinese Clture-Chinese Idiom - Misfortune May Prove a Blessing in Disguise


It is an idiom implicating Chinese philosophy on loss and gain, or good and bad.Source: the book of "Huainan ZiâEUR¢Renjian Xun (Human Training)"In the Warring States period, near China's northern borders lived an old man well versed in the practices of raising horse. One day, for no reason at all, chinese schools in shanghai a horse got into the territory of the northern tribes and lost. Everyone commiserated with him."Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a blessing," said the man.Thought it was merely thought his self-comfort in others' option, after several days, his animal came back, leading a fine horse from the north. Everyone congratulated him."Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a cause of misfortune," said the man.Since the man's only son was fond of riding. He found that it was really a good wild horse brought by the lost one, and then rode it every day eventually broke shanghai chinese school his thigh bone falling from the horse back. Everyone commiserated with his father."Perhaps this will soon turn out to be a blessing," said the old man.One year later, the northern tribes started a big invasion of the border regions. All able-bodied young men were enlisted taking up arms and fighting against the invaders, and as a result, around the border nine out of ten men died. learn chinese This man's son did not join in the fighting because he was crippled and so both the boy and his father survived.How to UseIn Chinese, if anyone has a bad luck, you may commiserate him/her that:characters thumb1 Chinese Idiom Misfortune May Prove a Blessing in Disguise(Don't worry. Don't you know the story "old man lost his horse"? Misfortune may prove a blessing in disguise.)
During the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a man who hired a small boat to take him from the north end of the Yangtze river to the south end. As the boat chinese schools in shanghai got out into the middle of the river, the man was admiring the beautiful scenery. He began to sing a song and beat time with the sword he was carrying in his hand. Suddenly a strong wind came up and created a wave which rocked the boat so hard that the manâEUR(TM)s sword fell into the river. This was the manâEUR(TM)s most treasured sword. He was about to jump in after it, when he decided that he should first make a mark on the side of the boat at the place where the shanghai chinese sword had fallen in. That way, he reasoned, he would be sure to find it. Having made the mark, he ordered the boatman to stop, took off his shoes and long coat, and jumped in the water. He looked all around, but couldnâEUR(TM)t find his sword. Utterly exasperated, he said to the boatman, "Do you see this mark on the side of the boat? learn chinese This is where my sword fell into the river! So how come I canâEUR(TM)t find it?"