“What are you concealing?” yelled the frustrated interrogator banging his hands on the desk.
But under the light of the lamp shining on his face, the middle aged man remained perfectly content and serious as if he didn’t understand what was going on. After a gruelling six hours of interrogation, an unsatisfied and worried MI5 officer exited the gloomy, damp, sewer like depths of the interrogation room, running his hands through his hair and mopping his face he exhaled the words;
‘It’s no use, commence torture’
As much as he and his co-workers felt a great resentment and disgust towards inflicting pain on another human being, the situation was imminent, the whole country was at stake. A few minutes later, after the agent had cooled down, he walked back into the the grim room, finding the suspect being tortured by stretcher – an ancient method but at least it wouldn’t affect the suspect’s state of mind, although the sound of his screaming could tell you how much pain he was in.
The agent looked at the man, he looked seemingly familiar, and then he remembered, this man was an ex-SAS soldier, so what was he doing in an MI5 interrogation room, wanted for the anti-terrorism act.
“We can continue this all day, we have all the time in the world” he lied.
“Heh, the one thing you don’t have is time; I can assure you of that!”
The smirk on his face gave it all away, the agent looked at the man’s battle worn face and it gave him the answer. This man had completed SAS training; he would be impenetrable to almost any type of torture, anything he knew would die with him, he was just a decoy, to waste time of the agency, it was the perfect trap and they had walked right into it.
“So why are you doing this, you have served for your country, why do you want to kill off its people all of a sudden?”
“Who said anything about killing the population, i don’t know what you’ve been told, all i was trying to do was avenge my innocent brother murdered by some b@stard terrorists; man, what are you talking about?”
The agents heart sunk to his toes; six hours wasted on somebody who wasn’t even part of the deal, “Let him go”
As emerged from the room, his colleges could feel his dismal knowledge that in 4 hours the country was to be wiped off the planet and at present time there was nothing he could about it...
“Lloyd, the man we just let go of is meeting up with another suspect...”
“Get on him quick” replied the agent.“We HAVE to find out what these psycho’s are really planning
Saturday, June 6, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
comments on romeo and juliet
1) Flipbook
Positives
This is a good idea to dipict what happens in the play. even though it is rather brief, it gets the main pionts of the play across.Its advantage is that it only takes one person to complete, no acting or make-up needed.
Negatives
The technological making of this type of play is a long and grueling process, having to draw out each seccond of the play induvidualy. It is very brief and with no talking, can become very boring.Also the presenter should hold the flipbook much more steady in order for it to be easier to read.
2) Scottish puppets
Positives and Negatives
This Production was very funny to start with but soon it became dull and annoying. I couldnt tell who was who, and the back ground was plain and dull, and should have changed with the scene.
Overally i think more thought should have been put into this because the ideas with puppeteering are unlimited.This Production was very funny to start with but soon it became dull and annoying. I couldnt tell who was who, and the back ground was plain and dull, and should have changed with the scene.
3) Stop Motion
Positves
Another brilliant idea, almost professionallooking, it gives anew action packed view to the first scene. The filming was extremelly good giving many differnt camera angles, just like in a real movie. The dolls used gave a very modern feel but since we allready now them from other movies, we can take an instant liking or disliking to them.
The musicgives the right impression at the right times, for example, suspenceful when characters are in a sticky or threatening situation.
Negatives
I have almost no negative thought towards this, as i absolutlly loved it, all though since toy dolls were used, there was allmost no flexibility on thier movements.
4) Animation
I didnot like this video at all and have no positive comments to offer.
Negatives
This was boring and stale, there was no motion and the scene was very short.
So much more could have been done with anamatics
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Character biography
THE GEEK FROM YONDER
VLADIMIR CONTRATIEV’S PASSPORT PHOTO.
Background information
Name :
Lt. Colonel Vladimir Contratiev
Born:
5th October, 1969 (1975-07-06) (age 39)
Origin:
Kraznatar, Soviet Union, (Russia)
Genre(s):
Ballet
Occupation(s):
Army Officer, Embassy Military Attaché, Presently: (Russian Intelligence Spy), and Ballet Dancer At The Russian Culture Centre, Cyprus.
Years active as
Spy:
2007 – present day (2 Years)
Acts:
School Talent Show- Kraznatar.
Russian Bolshoi Ballet – Russia (Entry Exams Failed).
Friday Night Ballet – Russian Culture Centre.
The Pantomime – Russian Culture Centre.
Stage Name :
“The Geek From Yonder” ( Not Official )
Website:
www.worstballetdancerever.com/TGFY
Vladimir Contratiev is a failed ballet dancer in Cyprus. Revealed as a Military Attaché for the Russian Embassy in ’07, he continues to disgrace his country with his radical yet awful performances.
Contents
1 Early life
1.1 Birth
1.2 Nikolai Contratiev
1.3 Olga Olgenstine
1.4 Childhood
2 First Stage Appearance
3 Army Life
4 Going Abroad
4.1 Embassy Employment.
4.2 Acting ‘Career’
4.3 Feud with The Government
4.4 Ballet performances
5 ‘Happy Years Begin.’
6 References
7 External links
1.1 Early Life: Birth
When Vladimir was born on the 5th of October 1969 in Kraznatar, The Soviet Union (Russia) (near the Turkish border) Nikolai Contratiev (Vladimir’s father) couldn’t have been a happier or prouder man. This opinion of his son would soon inversely change over the years.
1.2 Nikolai Contratiev
Nikolai Contratiev was a man of high name, power, and status in the Soviet Union at that time, being a Commissar on the Russian Front during World War Two made him respected by all. At fifty years old, the birth of his son was one of the only things keeping him alive after his hard, weakening years at War. This was because he wanted a son to continue his legacy and make him proud. Expecting very high standards, the older Vladimir grew the more adverse Nikolai’s feelings for him became.
1.3 Olga Olgenstine
Olga Olgenstine was 33 at the birth of her son, and being a person of ‘common’ status, she’d come to feel differently towards him. The more Nikolai hated him the more she loved him; this gave Vladimir the inspiration and support to live his unique and unusual dream.
1.4 Childhood
Although he wasn’t a homosexual, Vladimir slowly began developing feminine qualities from a child. He was obsessed with dancing and singing from 4 years old and onwards, but his father in all his grief, regarded this as just young mindless behaviour. However, the more he saw the feminine side of Vladimir, the more anxious he became...
All through out his childhoo
d Vladimir was constantly punished for his passion for the arts of dancing and singing, whether it was his father pushing him away, or trying to convince him not to be such a ‘wimp’ or his frequent exclusion from peers, as kids refused to play with him and he beca me regarded as ‘that weird kid’ and ‘gay’. He acquired the nickname ‘the geek from yonder’ and this seems to have stuck with him for the rest of his life.
By ten years of age Vladimir had decided that his career was to be a ballet dancer for the Russian Bolshoi Ballet and frequently begged his father to attend. Conversely, his father had a military career set out for his son, and with Nikolai’s good name and Vladimir’s excellent grades he would be accepted as a student in the Russian Military Academy with out doubt.
Over the next five years, Vladimir’s child hood was very quiet. His father forced him into Sambo lessons (a Russian martial art, very much like judo) he paid no attention in class and absoluty resented it. He spent lonely days dancing in front of the mirror, a tattered old tutu his only friend, and his father’s love forever decreasing.
2.0 Taking To The Stage
Vladimir’s first appearance on stage was for the school talent show, when he was fifteen years of age. Without his father’s permission or presence for the show Vladimir entered the stage ready to express his ‘talent’. He gave an awful performance, stumbling and falling all over the stage, and soon became the laughing stock of the whole town.
For his father, Vladimir had pulled his last string, his son had truly ridiculed his name, and he therefore sent Vladimir to a school in another town, which when he finished, he would attend the Russian Military Academy.
3.0 Army Life
At nineteen, Vladimir was forced into joining the Army by his father, where he was constantly picked on by his peers and superiors (word had gotten round of Vladimir’s ballet ‘frenzy’). He only got through a tough military career by promising himself that when he retired he would return to the stage once more.
Throughout his seventeen years in the army Vladimir was stuckbehind a desk, even though his high intelligence, good tactics, and clever ideas could have proved very useful to himself and the to Army in general too. Unfortunately Vladimir saw the Army as a prison sentence: he had to do his time and get out. Neither did Vladimir’s commanding officers have an interest in Vladimir, as he was never given credit for his ideas, he was never sent to war, and was kept on reserve for most of his career. Vladimir attained a rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring at thirty-seven years old.
4.0 Going to Abroad
After retiring from the Army, Vladimir took auditions at the Russian Bolshoi Ballet. He was rejected 3 times and further more never allowed to audition again! Disheartened, with the whole country, thinking of him as a complete joke, Vladimir decided to continue his career in another country.
4.1 Embassy Employment
In 2006 Vladimir was posted as a Military Attaché, on the small island of Cyprus, for the Russian Embassy. His profound love for Ballet was not known in Cyprus, and his intelligence made him respected by many Government Officials. But Vladimir’s longing to dance could not be faugh off much longer.
4.2 Acting ‘Career’
Vladimir’s secret was soon to be revealed, and he had only held it off this long as he’d promised, on acceptance of his new job that he would not embarrass the Russian Government with his absurd dancing.
By this point in his life Vladimir had no contact with his parents; his mother had died of pneumonia 4 years ago and his father refused to speak to him after he tried to join the Bolshoi Ballet.
Six months in to his new job Vladimir performed as an actor for the pantomime at the Russian Culture Centre, and with his horsy Russian accent, his stage name’ the geek from yonder, and excellent way of playing a female’s role, his English Speaking audience loved him.
For once in his life Vladimir felt loved and the feeling made him a little careless...
4.3 Feud with the Government
Soon his secret acting identity was revealed. The Russian Government decided that they couldn’t have their military Attaché performing at an amateur’s pantomime it would make a joke of their entire system, and so Vladimir was immediately stripped of his job. However as on last favour to his father Vladimir was kept in Cyprus as a spy. Allowed all the freedom he wanted, this posting suited Vladimir well, all he had to do was, to report to the Russian government of all activity in Cyprus, and not be exposed as a spy.
4.4 Ballet Performances
Vladimir was no longer taken seriously by any body and so he resorted to his oldest and best friend; Ballet. Until present day he performs at the Russian Culture centre where he is infamous for his awful acts which pleases the audience as they talk about his hilarious history, and humour him as he makes Ballet the ugliest dance ever...
5.0 ‘Happy years’
Vladimir now lives in an apartment in Nicosia, Cyprus. An informant for the Russian Government as well a part time Ballet dancer he lives a life of solitary confinement as he truly lives his name: ‘The Geek from Yonder’
Although he is not loved he gets to live as a ballet dancer so overall he has found happiness at last.
6.0 References
www.themoscowtimes.com
www.registeryourbabyinrussianow.com
www.encyclopediabritannica.com
www.findthatrussiannow.com
7.0 External Links
www.theworstballetdancerever.com
www.thegeekfromyonder.com
www.wikipedia.org/biggestscandalinrussia/
www.encyclopediabritannica.com/vladimircontratiev
www.failedballerinas.com/vladimircontatiev
www.registeryourbabyinrussianow.com
www.encyclopediabritannica.com
www.findthatrussiannow.com
7.0 External Links
www.theworstballetdancerever.com
www.thegeekfromyonder.com
www.wikipedia.org/biggestscandalinrussia/
www.encyclopediabritannica.com/vladimircontratiev
www.failedballerinas.com/vladimircontatiev
Thursday, February 26, 2009
the ton ton macoutes
About the NSV 
The Tonton Macoutes, also known as MVSN, or National Security Volunteers, were a Haitian secret police force that was created in 1959. It was lead by Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier and the Macoutes were reporting directlyto him until his death in 1971. The army was disbanded in 1986 but some of the members turned into rebelsin 2000 because of the political turmoil.The name, Tonton Macoutes, was brought up from the Haitian Creole mythology. If you translate it word for word, itmeans "Uncle Gunnysack." A Gunny Sack is a bag made of burlap and is used to transport grains. Tonton Macoute wasthe name of a boogeyman (a folkloric word for a demon creature that goes from kids to kids house's and scares them.) In the Haitian mythology, the bogeyman walked in the dark streets at night, kidnapping children who stayed out too late and stuffed them into a gunnysack, never to return again. This is when the Tonton Macoutes were born. Anyone whoopposed Papa Doc would be taken in the night and no one would ever see them again. The people were too afraid to talk about the MVSN so they adapted the name, Tonton Macoute, to reffer to them.
About their leader
The Tonton Macoutes, also known as MVSN, or National Security Volunteers, were a Haitian secret police force that was created in 1959. It was lead by Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier and the Macoutes were reporting directlyto him until his death in 1971. The army was disbanded in 1986 but some of the members turned into rebelsin 2000 because of the political turmoil.The name, Tonton Macoutes, was brought up from the Haitian Creole mythology. If you translate it word for word, itmeans "Uncle Gunnysack." A Gunny Sack is a bag made of burlap and is used to transport grains. Tonton Macoute wasthe name of a boogeyman (a folkloric word for a demon creature that goes from kids to kids house's and scares them.) In the Haitian mythology, the bogeyman walked in the dark streets at night, kidnapping children who stayed out too late and stuffed them into a gunnysack, never to return again. This is when the Tonton Macoutes were born. Anyone whoopposed Papa Doc would be taken in the night and no one would ever see them again. The people were too afraid to talk about the MVSN so they adapted the name, Tonton Macoute, to reffer to them.
About their leader
Early Life
Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier was born on the 15th of April in 1907 Port au Prince, Haiti. Unlike most Haitians, Francois had the privilege to an education, after which he studied in the University of Haiti, completing a degree in medicine. He worked in several hospitals in Haiti until 1943 when he joined the active campaign in the USA, to stop the spread of diseases many of which are common in Haiti. 1946 he became the Director of Public Health of Haiti.
Following that in 1949 he served as both the Minister of Health and the Minister of Labor. After the coup d’etat of the government of Paul Magloire he was sent into exile until 1946 when he returned after an agreement.
Presidency
For the election of 1957, Duvalier ran against Louis Dejoie, an individual from the richer “whiter” part of Haiti which Duvalier used against him, telling people he had no concerns for the poor black population. Duvalier won presidency but the army and many others believed the votes were rigged.
After the attempted coup of 1958, Duvalier set up a small “group” called the National Security Volunteers, commonly known as the Tonton Macoutes or the Boogeymen. Since they were volunteers, they made their living from crime and theft against the people of Haiti.
By 1961, this group had more power than he Haitian Army, loyal only to Duvalier; they tortured, terrorized, or murdered any who stood against Duvalier’s dictating regime.
Ironic to the fact that throughout his early career, Duvalier was fixed on helping the people (or so it seemed), the Tonton Macoutes threatened the unauthorized social aid and community organization. By 1961 the world knew of Haiti’s governments’ corruption and the US cut off all economic assistance in order to press Haiti into becoming more democratic. Adversely, Duvalier rewrites the constitution to his liking, and then posed a one-candidate election showing off its corruptness, when Duvalier won 1.3 million to none. By 1964, Duvalier declares himself President for life and like monarchy; it would be passed on to his son in 1971.
With the Tonton Macoutes imposing, the strict Duvalier regime on the people killing anyone in their way, a serious drain of qualified professionals begins, hurting the country horrendously, as hundreds of doctors, lawyers, and teachers leave the country.
Tonton Macoutes
Among the 30,000 killed by Duvalier’s secret army, and many more sent into exile, this case is purely sick. In 1959, Duvalier suffered from a heart attack. During his heart attack he was unconscious for 9 hours. Many believe this is the reason for his behavior in the future as it could have affected his mental health. While recovering Duvalier left the power in the hands of the leader of the Tonton Macoutes, Clement Barbot. After recovery, Duvalier accused Barbot of trying to overthrow him as President and had him imprisoned.
In 1963 he released Barbot from prison. Barbot devised a plan to remove Duvalier from power by capturing his children. Duvalier ordered a search for Barbot. An example of one of his irrational acts, Duvalier had heard that Barbot had transformed his self into a black dog. This led him having all black dogs in Haiti put to death. The last heard of Barbot was when he was shot dead by the Tonton Macoutes in July, 1963.
Francois “Papa Doc” Duvalier was born on the 15th of April in 1907 Port au Prince, Haiti. Unlike most Haitians, Francois had the privilege to an education, after which he studied in the University of Haiti, completing a degree in medicine. He worked in several hospitals in Haiti until 1943 when he joined the active campaign in the USA, to stop the spread of diseases many of which are common in Haiti. 1946 he became the Director of Public Health of Haiti.
Following that in 1949 he served as both the Minister of Health and the Minister of Labor. After the coup d’etat of the government of Paul Magloire he was sent into exile until 1946 when he returned after an agreement.
Presidency
For the election of 1957, Duvalier ran against Louis Dejoie, an individual from the richer “whiter” part of Haiti which Duvalier used against him, telling people he had no concerns for the poor black population. Duvalier won presidency but the army and many others believed the votes were rigged.
After the attempted coup of 1958, Duvalier set up a small “group” called the National Security Volunteers, commonly known as the Tonton Macoutes or the Boogeymen. Since they were volunteers, they made their living from crime and theft against the people of Haiti.
By 1961, this group had more power than he Haitian Army, loyal only to Duvalier; they tortured, terrorized, or murdered any who stood against Duvalier’s dictating regime.
Ironic to the fact that throughout his early career, Duvalier was fixed on helping the people (or so it seemed), the Tonton Macoutes threatened the unauthorized social aid and community organization. By 1961 the world knew of Haiti’s governments’ corruption and the US cut off all economic assistance in order to press Haiti into becoming more democratic. Adversely, Duvalier rewrites the constitution to his liking, and then posed a one-candidate election showing off its corruptness, when Duvalier won 1.3 million to none. By 1964, Duvalier declares himself President for life and like monarchy; it would be passed on to his son in 1971.
With the Tonton Macoutes imposing, the strict Duvalier regime on the people killing anyone in their way, a serious drain of qualified professionals begins, hurting the country horrendously, as hundreds of doctors, lawyers, and teachers leave the country.
Tonton Macoutes
Among the 30,000 killed by Duvalier’s secret army, and many more sent into exile, this case is purely sick. In 1959, Duvalier suffered from a heart attack. During his heart attack he was unconscious for 9 hours. Many believe this is the reason for his behavior in the future as it could have affected his mental health. While recovering Duvalier left the power in the hands of the leader of the Tonton Macoutes, Clement Barbot. After recovery, Duvalier accused Barbot of trying to overthrow him as President and had him imprisoned.
In 1963 he released Barbot from prison. Barbot devised a plan to remove Duvalier from power by capturing his children. Duvalier ordered a search for Barbot. An example of one of his irrational acts, Duvalier had heard that Barbot had transformed his self into a black dog. This led him having all black dogs in Haiti put to death. The last heard of Barbot was when he was shot dead by the Tonton Macoutes in July, 1963.
Bibliography-
Tonton Macoute. (2009). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
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François Duvalier. (2009). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
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Videos-
Sunday, February 15, 2009
STORY MAP
TRIP TO GREECE
Our flight to Greece routed around mainland Turkey, with a magnificent view of its snow covered peaks. But that’s not all, a few kilometres below, sadly not included in this photo, is Greece’s famous crystal blue sea, with hoards of little islands, ranging in size with a range of eco-systems whether that be desert or mountainous held no pattern. My thought on this beautiful sight brought me to the question “why cant bodering countries ever get along?”
Greece and Turkey have a history of violence even though they so closely related.
PICTURE 2 ; THE ACROPOLIS’ PARTHENON
On our first day in Athens we
visited the pathenon; a temple over 2439 years old dedicated to the goddess of wisdom- Athena. The acropolis earns its name from Acro-edge, polis-city
- the edge of the city. A tour guide gave us a basic review of the parthenons history and honestly the most impressive is when the Venitians blew it up and the fact that it remains standing today. Even though most of it is in other countries I can honestly say it is a good sign of ancient Greek architecture and by far, the most impressive ancient artefact I have ever seen. 
PICTURE 3 A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE
On the way down the acropolis we spotted an old horse drawn carriage, that taxes people up and down the hill of the acropolis. With no particular revelance to the trip this photo is a good taste to what old Athens has in store for tourist.
PICTURE NUMB
ER 4 1896 OLYMPIC STADIUM
This 115 year old structure is one of the most amazing buildings in Greece but considering its early modern character it shows the Greek love for building with marble from ancient times to present day. The basic structure shows how much can change in 100 years time, as when you compare this to the Olympic stadium it seems as just one of the competition course, also not only the size but the a changed amazingly after the past century.
PICTURE NUMBER 5 A VEIW OF ATHENS
This is a picture of Athens picturesque landscape, taken from lycavitos church. The view is an amazing mix of sea mountains and hills but the ocean of buildings in between is gargantuan. The first time I saw Athens I was truly stunned, previously beliving it would be a diminutive little city a little bigger than Nicosia. Now I realise the metropolitan size of it and like any other metropolis it has both good and bad aspects to it. with slums and posh areas I can honestly it is definitely a city worth visiting, the locals and foreiners are both friendly and helpful but like any city of over 4,000
PICTURE NUMBER 6; SYNTAGMA SQUARE
With the magnificent parliament building in front of the square and prestigious hotels such as Great Britain, and good restaurants all around was my favourite area in Athens. Being both old with new features, it is truly the cities heart.
PICTURE NUMBER 7: PANEPISTIMIO ROAD
This road is said to be the best in Athens, with the academy, The National Library, and University campus of Athens on it. The library is the marble building, and the University campus is the old red building with marble columns outside. The street’s name derives from this University but its original name was El. Venizelos, but it is famous by the campus otherwise.
PICTURE NUMBER 8; KOLONAKI
This high street is the rich area of Athens. With koulouri (traditional Greek/Turkish bread) and toasted chestnuts being sold on the road it is a true fantastic experience. Most of our shopping was done here, and again its blend of both new and old structures it portrays an excellent view of Athens. I had the most fun in Kolonaki, and its attractions would certainly take me back to Athens once more.
PICTURE NUMBER 9; CHANGING OF THE GUARD
This was my most favoured experience in Athens, as I have military interests. This 20 minute event took place at Syntagma square, where two guards outside out side parliament change post. The whole battalion accompanies them along with a marching band of soldiers. This famous event attracted many tourists filling up the perimeter of the square that the police restricted us to. Apparently the guards are the Greek Special Forces and their uniform is for the harsh condition of the mountains where their regiment is based.
PICTURE NUMBER 10; ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Our final visit of Athens was to the archaeological museum.
This lion caught my attention not because of its amazing structure but because of the fact that many countries and use it in their buildings and artwork as well. For example – there are lions all over Paris and London.
This is supposedly the face of Agamemnon an early king of one of Greece’s cities. It is said that when he died pure gold was poured over his face to preserve it. This was an amazing thing to do, and if this is his face, it is dumfounding that it
PICTURE 1; A VIEW OF THE TURKISH MOUNTAINS
Our flight to Greece routed around mainland Turkey, with a magnificent view of its snow covered peaks. But that’s not all, a few kilometres below, sadly not included in this photo, is Greece’s famous crystal blue sea, with hoards of little islands, ranging in size with a range of eco-systems whether that be desert or mountainous held no pattern. My thought on this beautiful sight brought me to the question “why cant bodering countries ever get along?”
Greece and Turkey have a history of violence even though they so closely related.
PICTURE 2 ; THE ACROPOLIS’ PARTHENON
On our first day in Athens we
visited the pathenon; a temple over 2439 years old dedicated to the goddess of wisdom- Athena. The acropolis earns its name from Acro-edge, polis-city
- the edge of the city. A tour guide gave us a basic review of the parthenons history and honestly the most impressive is when the Venitians blew it up and the fact that it remains standing today. Even though most of it is in other countries I can honestly say it is a good sign of ancient Greek architecture and by far, the most impressive ancient artefact I have ever seen. 
PICTURE 3 A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE
On the way down the acropolis we spotted an old horse drawn carriage, that taxes people up and down the hill of the acropolis. With no particular revelance to the trip this photo is a good taste to what old Athens has in store for tourist.
PICTURE NUMB
ER 4 1896 OLYMPIC STADIUMThis 115 year old structure is one of the most amazing buildings in Greece but considering its early modern character it shows the Greek love for building with marble from ancient times to present day. The basic structure shows how much can change in 100 years time, as when you compare this to the Olympic stadium it seems as just one of the competition course, also not only the size but the a changed amazingly after the past century.
PICTURE NUMBER 5 A VEIW OF ATHENS
This is a picture of Athens picturesque landscape, taken from lycavitos church. The view is an amazing mix of sea mountains and hills but the ocean of buildings in between is gargantuan. The first time I saw Athens I was truly stunned, previously beliving it would be a diminutive little city a little bigger than Nicosia. Now I realise the metropolitan size of it and like any other metropolis it has both good and bad aspects to it. with slums and posh areas I can honestly it is definitely a city worth visiting, the locals and foreiners are both friendly and helpful but like any city of over 4,000
PICTURE NUMBER 6; SYNTAGMA SQUARE
With the magnificent parliament building in front of the square and prestigious hotels such as Great Britain, and good restaurants all around was my favourite area in Athens. Being both old with new features, it is truly the cities heart.
PICTURE NUMBER 7: PANEPISTIMIO ROAD
This road is said to be the best in Athens, with the academy, The National Library, and University campus of Athens on it. The library is the marble building, and the University campus is the old red building with marble columns outside. The street’s name derives from this University but its original name was El. Venizelos, but it is famous by the campus otherwise.
PICTURE NUMBER 8; KOLONAKI
This high street is the rich area of Athens. With koulouri (traditional Greek/Turkish bread) and toasted chestnuts being sold on the road it is a true fantastic experience. Most of our shopping was done here, and again its blend of both new and old structures it portrays an excellent view of Athens. I had the most fun in Kolonaki, and its attractions would certainly take me back to Athens once more.
PICTURE NUMBER 9; CHANGING OF THE GUARD
This was my most favoured experience in Athens, as I have military interests. This 20 minute event took place at Syntagma square, where two guards outside out side parliament change post. The whole battalion accompanies them along with a marching band of soldiers. This famous event attracted many tourists filling up the perimeter of the square that the police restricted us to. Apparently the guards are the Greek Special Forces and their uniform is for the harsh condition of the mountains where their regiment is based.
PICTURE NUMBER 10; ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Our final visit of Athens was to the archaeological museum.
This lion caught my attention not because of its amazing structure but because of the fact that many countries and use it in their buildings and artwork as well. For example – there are lions all over Paris and London.
This is supposedly the face of Agamemnon an early king of one of Greece’s cities. It is said that when he died pure gold was poured over his face to preserve it. This was an amazing thing to do, and if this is his face, it is dumfounding that it
PICTURE 1; A VIEW OF THE TURKISH MOUNTAINS
Our flight to Greece routed around mainland Turkey, with a magnificent view of its snow covered peaks. But that’s not all, a few kilometres below, sadly not included in this photo, is Greece’s famous crystal blue sea, with hoards of little islands, ranging in size with a range of eco-systems whether that be desert or mountainous held no pattern. My thought on this beautiful sight brought me to the question “why cant bodering countries ever get along?”
Greece and Turkey have a history of violence even though they so closely related.
PICTURE 2 ; THE ACROPOLIS’ PARTHENON
On our first day in Athens we visited the pathenon; a temple over 2439 years old dedicated to the goddess of wisdom- Athena. The acropolis earns its name from Acro-edge, polis-city- the edge of the city. A tour guide gave us a basic review of the parthenons history and honestly the most impressive is when the Venitians blew it up and the fact that it remains standing today. Even though most of it is in other countries I can honestly say it is a good sign of ancient Greek architecture and by far, the most impressive ancient artefact I have ever seen.
PICTURE 3 A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE
On the way down the acropolis we spotted an old horse drawn carriage, that taxes people up and down the hill of the acropolis. With no particular revelance to the trip this photo is a good taste to what old Athens has in store for tourist.
PICTURE NUMBER 4 1896 OLYMPIC STADIAM
This 115 year old structure is one of the most amazing buildings in Greece but considering its early modern character it shows the Greek love for building with marble from ancient times to present day. The basic structure shows how much can change in 100 years time, as when you compare this to the Olympic stadium it seems as just one of the competition course, also not only the size but the a changed amazingly after the past century.
PICTURE NUMBER 5 A VEIW OF ATHENS
This is a picture of Athens picturesque landscape, taken from lycavitos church. The view is an amazing mix of sea mountains and hills but the ocean of buildings in between is gargantuan. The first time I saw Athens I was truly stunned, previously beliving it would be a diminutive little city a little bigger than Nicosia. Now I realise the metropolitan size of it and like any other metropolis it has both good and bad aspects to it. with slums and posh areas I can honestly it is definitely a city worth visiting, the locals and foreiners are both friendly and helpful but like any city of over 4,000
Our flight to Greece routed around mainland Turkey, with a magnificent view of its snow covered peaks. But that’s not all, a few kilometres below, sadly not included in this photo, is Greece’s famous crystal blue sea, with hoards of little islands, ranging in size with a range of eco-systems whether that be desert or mountainous held no pattern. My thought on this beautiful sight brought me to the question “why cant bodering countries ever get along?”
Greece and Turkey have a history of violence even though they so closely related.
PICTURE 2 ; THE ACROPOLIS’ PARTHENON
On our first day in Athens we visited the pathenon; a temple over 2439 years old dedicated to the goddess of wisdom- Athena. The acropolis earns its name from Acro-edge, polis-city- the edge of the city. A tour guide gave us a basic review of the parthenons history and honestly the most impressive is when the Venitians blew it up and the fact that it remains standing today. Even though most of it is in other countries I can honestly say it is a good sign of ancient Greek architecture and by far, the most impressive ancient artefact I have ever seen.
PICTURE 3 A HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE
On the way down the acropolis we spotted an old horse drawn carriage, that taxes people up and down the hill of the acropolis. With no particular revelance to the trip this photo is a good taste to what old Athens has in store for tourist.
PICTURE NUMBER 4 1896 OLYMPIC STADIAM
This 115 year old structure is one of the most amazing buildings in Greece but considering its early modern character it shows the Greek love for building with marble from ancient times to present day. The basic structure shows how much can change in 100 years time, as when you compare this to the Olympic stadium it seems as just one of the competition course, also not only the size but the a changed amazingly after the past century.
PICTURE NUMBER 5 A VEIW OF ATHENS
This is a picture of Athens picturesque landscape, taken from lycavitos church. The view is an amazing mix of sea mountains and hills but the ocean of buildings in between is gargantuan. The first time I saw Athens I was truly stunned, previously beliving it would be a diminutive little city a little bigger than Nicosia. Now I realise the metropolitan size of it and like any other metropolis it has both good and bad aspects to it. with slums and posh areas I can honestly it is definitely a city worth visiting, the locals and foreiners are both friendly and helpful but like any city of over 4,000
Friday, January 23, 2009
TASTE OF SALT VOCAB.
1. CREOLE.
A) A language formed by the mixing together of African and French.
B) In ‘A Taste Of Salt ‘ the author uses words from the Creole dialect in order to give his book more emotion or mood
C) Creole Spoken by the people > Creole written by the people
2. RELUCTANT
A) Unwilling or hesitant to do something.
B) Jeremie felt reluctant to interview the boy in the beginning since his wounds made her feel frightened and sorrowful, making her feel scared to talk to him.
C) Mercedes Benz driver – giving money to Lally.
3. VIABLE
Weather something is possible or feasible.
B) It is viable that the boy got his injuries protecting Titid’s interests, possessions, or Titid himself.
C) Titid VS. The government.
4. IMMIGRANT
A) A person who has gone to a foreign country to live indefinitely.
B) Lally and the boy ‘Immigrate’ to Titid’s shed with some other boys, and earn their keep by doing Titid’s biding.#
C) Rich educated immigrants VS. Poor uneducated nationals.
5. TRAGIC
A) A horrific sorrowful event.
B) The boy’s tragic injuries are of an unknown source and reason during this part of the book.
C) Beating – Outcome.
6. VOLATILE
A) Likely to change rapidly or sharply.
B) The volatile way that the boy’s mood changes from happy to sad or pacific to excited is mainly because when he remembers different things, different images come to mind creating various feelings.
C) LifeVS. Death (death is always naerby in Haiti weather its starvation or being shot it will always come unexpectedly)
7. PACIFIC
A) Peaceful.
B) Jeremie tried to sooth Djo's pain and mind by talking pacificly and rubbing his toes.
C) Jeremie > Nurse.
8. DEGENERATE
A) To pass into a physical or mental condition considered worse than normal.
B) In his degenerate condition the boy is asked to tell his story to a girl recording, perhaps to be used as evidence against his enemies.
C) Lally + Boy VS. Finding food.
1. CREOLE.
A) A language formed by the mixing together of African and French.
B) In ‘A Taste Of Salt ‘ the author uses words from the Creole dialect in order to give his book more emotion or mood
C) Creole Spoken by the people > Creole written by the people
2. RELUCTANT
A) Unwilling or hesitant to do something.
B) Jeremie felt reluctant to interview the boy in the beginning since his wounds made her feel frightened and sorrowful, making her feel scared to talk to him.
C) Mercedes Benz driver – giving money to Lally.
3. VIABLE
Weather something is possible or feasible.
B) It is viable that the boy got his injuries protecting Titid’s interests, possessions, or Titid himself.
C) Titid VS. The government.
4. IMMIGRANT
A) A person who has gone to a foreign country to live indefinitely.
B) Lally and the boy ‘Immigrate’ to Titid’s shed with some other boys, and earn their keep by doing Titid’s biding.#
C) Rich educated immigrants VS. Poor uneducated nationals.
5. TRAGIC
A) A horrific sorrowful event.
B) The boy’s tragic injuries are of an unknown source and reason during this part of the book.
C) Beating – Outcome.
6. VOLATILE
A) Likely to change rapidly or sharply.
B) The volatile way that the boy’s mood changes from happy to sad or pacific to excited is mainly because when he remembers different things, different images come to mind creating various feelings.
C) LifeVS. Death (death is always naerby in Haiti weather its starvation or being shot it will always come unexpectedly)
7. PACIFIC
A) Peaceful.
B) Jeremie tried to sooth Djo's pain and mind by talking pacificly and rubbing his toes.
C) Jeremie > Nurse.
8. DEGENERATE
A) To pass into a physical or mental condition considered worse than normal.
B) In his degenerate condition the boy is asked to tell his story to a girl recording, perhaps to be used as evidence against his enemies.
C) Lally + Boy VS. Finding food.
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