Eestlane-Kes ta on ? Tihtipeale tekib küsimus 'Kes eestlane on?'. Ei saa öelda kindlaid iseloomujooni, mis eestlastel on. Iga inimene on isemoodi ja kõikidel on erinev iseloom ja käitumine. Kuid siiski saame me rääkida enamikest inimestest. Minu arust on eestlased natuke igavad ja tuimad. Nad pole nii elurõõmsad ja temperamentsed nagu mõned rahvused. Tänavapildis näeb vaid halle masse. Keegi ei püüa erineda, eestlased kardavad olla teistsugused Eestlastel on töö suhtes 7 head omadust: kiirus, kohusetundlikus, tulemustele orienteeritus, töödistsipliin ja töökus, korruptsioonivõõristus ning odavus. Kui on vaja mingi asi ära teha, saavutada tulemus, siis eestlane saavutab selle. Ta otsib selle viisi kuidas selle ära teha, kui vaja muudab lahendust, aga teeb selle tähtajaks ära. Näiteks eestlastele ei pea ütlema, et teha seda ja seda, ta näeb ja teab ise, et ta peab seda tegema. Tänapäeva noored tahava...
Estonian Language Estonian laguage(previously called ,,ground language" by estonians in old days) belongs into Finno-Ugric language group. It is spoken by about 1.1 million people, mostly in Estonia. Some people have said Estonian reminds them of the sound of babbling water. Some non-Estonian people I know just say it sounds weird. Estonian language is closely related to Finnish. Originally they were a single language but they parted about 5000 years ago. Most of Estonian vocabulary is borrowed from other languages like German ang English. Very few of Estonian words are originally Estonian. For example, suu (mouth), vesi (water) and ema (mother). One thing that features Estonian is that unlike any other language, Estonian has three degrees of phoneme lenght: short, long and overlong. Pronouncing the phoneme differently can change the meaning of the word.
additional 29 km through the municipalities of Yonkers, Hasting- On-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Tarrytown and terminating north of Sleepy Hollow in Westchester County. It is the oldest north–south main thoroughfare in New York City, dating to the first New Amsterdam settlement. The name Broadway is the English literal translation of the Dutch name, Breede weg. Broadway is known widely as the heart of the American theatre industry. Broadway was originally the Wickquasgeck Trail, carved into the brush of Manhattan by its Native American inhabitants. This trail originally snaked through swamps and rocks along the length of Manhattan Island. In the 18th century, Broadway ended at the town commons north of Wall Street, where traffic continued up the East Side of the island via Eastern Post Road and the West Side via Bloomingdale Road. The western Bloomingdale Road would be widened and paved during the 19th century, and called "Western
Purple represents justice, green stands for faith, and gold signifies power. There is no general theme for Mardi Gras, but each individual parade depicts a specific subject. Among the more popular subjects have been history, children's stories, legends, geography, famous people and entertainment. Pancakes are a traditional food. The Flambeaux Tradition Lighting up the sky with heavy blazing torches, the flambeaux carrier originally served as a beacon for parade-goers to better enjoy the spectacle of night festivities. The flambeaux carriers were originally slaves. Crowds tossed coins to slaves trying to earn money for their task of lighting the way for the floats - a custom that continues today. Now, the torches may be lighter and use butane or kerosene, but the entertaining exchange between the crowd and the flambeaux is a rich Carnival tradition. Mardi Gras History
the United Kingdom with the support of other NATO and non-NATO countries. Officially, the War on Terror label has not been used since Barack Obama came to office in 2009, but the war in Afghanistan continues. The campaign was launched in 2001 with the US/UK invasion of Afghanistan in response to the September 11 attacks. Since then, other operations have commenced, the largest being the War in Iraq, beginning with a 2003 invasion. Originally, it was waged against al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations with the purpose of eliminating them. The phrase War on Terror was first used by former US President George W. Bush and other high-ranking US officials to denote a global military, political, legal and ideological struggle against organizations designated as terrorist and regimes that were accused of having a connection to them or providing them with support or were
Charles Church By Annabel Peterson Charles Chruch is a Lutheran church in the centre of Tallinn, on Tõnismägi hill. It is architecturally the most magnificent out of all Estonian sacred buildings in the 19th century, also Charles congregation is currently the largest in Estonia by the number of members. It was originally built in the 17th century, during the time of Swedish rule, when king Charles XI commissioned the construction of a church for the Estonian and Finnish population in 1670. At first it was wooden and not very large, built in a Greek cross style. Traditionally, the church was named after the king that built it. In 1710, right before the invasion of the Russian troops and during the Great Northern War, the church was burnt down along with many buildings surrounding the city fortification wall
The Great Pyramid of Giza · Oldest and largest · Survives mostly intact · Covered by casing stones Building · Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu around 2540 BC · Originally 146.6 m tall · Currently 138.7 m tall · Mass is about 6 mln tons · Tallest man-made structure for 3800 years Pyramid Complex Materials · More than 2.3 mln limestone blocks · Granite stones King's Chamber · Red granite Sarcophagus · Room is lined with red granite · Roof includes 8-9 granite slabs Other Chambers · Queen's Chamber · Unfinished Chamber Thank You For Listening !
within 30 kilometers (18 miles) of the plant, except for persons with official business at the plant and those people evaluating and dealing with the consequences of the accident and operating the undamaged reactors. The Soviet (and later on, Russian) government evacuated about 115,000 people from the most heavily contaminated areas in 1986, and another 220,000 people in subsequent years. The Exclusion Zone • An area originally extending 30 kilometers (19 mi) in all directions from the plant is officially called the "zone of alienation". It is largely uninhabited, except for about 300 residents who have refused to leave. The area has largely reverted to forest, and has been overrun by wildlife because of a lack of competition with humans for space • Even today, radiation levels are so high that the workers responsible for rebuilding the sarcophagus are only
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Knowles-Carter • Was born 4th of September 1981 in Houston • She is an American singer and actress • Beyonce started her singing career in the band called Destiny’s child • Her solo career started when she released her first album- Dangerously in love(2003) • Her marriage to rapper Jay-Z and portrayal of Etta James in Cadillac Records(2008) influenced her third album, I Am... Sasha Fierce(2008) • Her fourth albums name is really originally-4 (2011) It focuces mostly on relationships • The fifth and also the latest album is- Beyonce, which includes songs like: Pretty Hurts, Drunk in Love, XO and 711 • Beyoncé has been described as a • Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyonc %C3%A9 • http://www.konbini.com/fr/music/bey once-au-super-bowl-lenvers-du- decor/ Thanks for watching
Great Pyramid of Giza The Great Pyramid of Giza (also called the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis and is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that survives mostly intact. Originally the Great Pyramid was covered by casing stones that formed a smooth outer surface, and what is seen today is the underlying core structure. Some of the casing stones that once covered the structure can still be seen around the base. There have been different scientific and alternative theories regarding the Great Pyramid's construction techniques. Most accepted construction
Marx Brothers The Marx Brothers were an American family comedy act, originally from New York City. The core of the act was the three elder brothers, Chico, Harpo and Groucho. The two younger brothers, Gummo and Zeppo, did not develop their stage characters to the same extent, and eventually left the act to pursue other careers. Some films with the Four Marx Brothers: "Duck Soup", "Humor Risk", "Horse Feathers". Woody Allen Woody Allen is an American screenwriter, director, actor, comedian, jazz musician, author, and playwright
COCACOLA TOPICS CocaCola? The recipe Market share Being the best Conclusion COCACOLA WHAT IS IT? Carbonated soft drink Originally intended as a patent medicine Sold in more than 200 countries Produced by The Coca Cola Company of Atlanta, Georgia Invented by John Pemberton Asa Griggs Candler RECIPE It contains sugar or high fructose corn syrup caramel color Caffeine phosphoric acid coca extract kola nut extract lime extract vanilla and glycerin. MARKET SHARE All over the world over 40% MARKET SHARE IN USA WHY IS IT SO SUCCESFULL? It's addicting Familiar to everyone
New Zealand Ohakune · On the eastern edge of the town there is a large carrot. This is the world's largest model carrot, and was originally constructed as a prop for a television advertisement. After filming the carrot was donated to Ohakune, in recognition of the area's reputation as the source of a high proportion of New Zealand's carrots. · Ohakune is a small ski town and gateway to the Tongariro National Park. Ohakune activities include skiing, snowboarding, fishing and bushwalking. Taihape · Taihape is known as the Gumboot Capital of the World. Every March is hold a
fire by the mob of workers and sailors In 1930ties part of the complex buildings were used by the Tallinn City museum In 1978 to 1980 the tower were renovate First architect Clemens Pale was start building the canon tower in 15101529 to protect the harbour against the invaders. Building was finished by master Gert Konigk from Münster in 1531. The tower was reconstructed by Polish renovators from 1978 to 1980 The tower was originally used the canon tower, later it was taken into use as an arsenal and magazine . 1830 1917 it served as a prison since the convicts were liberated and the tower was set in fire Fat Margaret's Tower are now used by houses the Estonian Maritime Museum Exhibit on Estonian maritime and fishing history Viewing platform. The end
nature What is nature? Nature, in broadest sense, is material world- all the universum. In smaller sense, nature is part of world, which is not influenced by humen activity. Where come from word nature? The word nature is derived from the Latin word natura, or "essential qualities, innate disposition", and in ancient times, literally meant "birth". Natura was a Latin translation of the Greek word physis which originally related to the intrinsic characteristics that plants, animals, and other features of the world develop of their own accord. Most Beautiful Places Of The World We quite often see and read about manmade wonders of the world but have we ever thought about natural wonders surrounding us. Top ten natural wonders of the world is very hard to get 100% consensus on because there are so many wonderful places on Earth. Grand Canyon Yosemite Valley Great Barrier Reef
· Samba school nights · Street bands. Samba parade · Its the highlight of the event. · Its totally unique in world. · Rio samba parade is competition between the rio samba schools. · The event is broadcast live to several countries. Rio Samba schools · ,,Beija Flor"-"means ,,Humming bird") the most popular samba school there. · ,,Grande Rio"- newest samba school there · ,,Mocidade"- One of the oldest school in Rio. · Porto Da Pedra- it was originally soccer club established by a teen street gang, what eventually one of the popular on Rio Gallery · Samba carneval(costume) · Rio De Janeiro · Costume
Landmarks in UK Buckingham Palace Katrina Raiend 8.C Gustav Adolfi Grammar School 2008 So what it is? Buckingham Palace is one of the most popular landmarks in United Kingdom. It is the London home for the royal family. Every year, over 50 000 invited guest are enertained at garden parties, receptions, and banquets . History of Buckingham Palace Buckingham palace was originally built for Duke of Buckingham in 1703 but later it was acquired by George lll in 1761 as a private resident. Buckingham Palace finally became the official royal palace of the British monarch on the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837. Inside of the palace.. The palace contains 77,000 square metres of floorspace. It also includes music room, green and white drawing room, gallerys, many bedrooms, suits and many more rooms.
Estonian National Emblems and Symbols There are several important emblems and symbols of Estonia of which many are also known for the rest of the world. Estonian national emblems are the blue- black-and-white national flag, the national anthem and the coat of arms. The symbols are national flower (the cornflower), national bird (the barn swallow) and national stone (limestone). Estonian flag was originally the flag of the Estonian Students' Society which was consecrated in 1884. During Soviet rule, the flag was prohibited and it was first used again in Tartu in 1988. The national anthem is entitled as "My Native Land, My Pride and Joy". The melody was composed in the centre of the 19 th century by Friedrich Pacius and the Estonian lyrics were written by Johann Voldemar Jannsen. It was adopted as the official national anthem in 1920.
living with her mother ,after moved to grandmother's. At the age of 3-7 she was blind as a result of Keratitis the Little Sparrow First time to sing in public was at the age of 14 She was discovered by Louis Leplee. "La Vie en Rose" , "Hymne a L'amour", "La foule" 80 albums Music Her music has influenced many French singers. Her greatest strength was the purity of her voice She preferred melancholy Books about Piaf The Wheel Of Fortune: The Autobiography of Édith Piaf by Édith Piaf (originally written in 1958, 5 years before her death), Peter Owen Publishers; Édith Piaf, by Édith Piaf and Simone Berteaut, published January 1982; The Piaf Legend, by David Bret, Robson Books,1988. Films Piaf played in many movies, such as "French Cancan (1954) by Jean Renoir Three movies about Piaf. The latest movie recieved an Oscar for the best female actress(Marion Cotillard) Songs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFRuLFR91 Non, je ne regrette rien http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBW-UEbO Milord
Võisiku manor Aliis Uudelt TPL 2012 Jõgeva county First mention in 1558 1750 Heinrich von Fick Since the second half of 18th century to 1830 von Bocks von Manteuffels, von Samson-Himmelstjernas and von zur Mühlens Dispossession in 1919 Originally 52 buildings The main building The 1750s One-storey Stone-made Protruding flanks Porch 19th century Since 1925 nursing home Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Shed Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level
Jane died in 1511, and then Thomas married with a widow, Alice Middleton. Utopia It was written in 1515. The description of Utopia is put in the mouth of a traveller, Raphael Hythloday. This name is Greek for a teller of lies. Raphael argues that communism is the cure against egoism in life. Raphael is said to have been a former travelling companion of the famous navigator. For this book, a famous Dutch scholar called More the one genius of England. Utopia was originally written in Latin and printed in 1516. It was translated into German, French, English, Spanish and Italian. Utopia means fictions, fantasies of the future.
Basketball Basketball Fast moving game Team sport 2 teams, 5 active players in each Indoor and also outdoor game One of the most popular sports in the world Equipment Basketball and the court Competitive levels require the use of clocks, scoresheets, scoreboard and so on. History Basketball was invented in 1891 by James Naismith The first official basketball game was played in the YMCA gymnasium in 1892 History Basketball was originally played with an association football ball. Women's basketball began in 1892 at Smith College Characteristics Co-operative Accurate Determined Basketball player needs to have good stamina Playing regulations Four quarters of 15 minutes. Half-time break is 15 minutes Teams exchange baskets for the second half. Points are scored by passing the ball through the basket from above. Advantages Not very expensive sport
Dear Tom, It was nice to hear from you and you asked me to write about religious holidays that are celebrated in my country. I will talk about Easter and Christmas celebrations. Easter is a moveable feast, meaning it is not fixed in relation to the civil calendar. The date of Easter therefore varies between March 22 and April 25. Originally only Christians celebrated Easter. According to Christians, Jesus was resurrected from the dead that day. Newer elements such as the Easter Bunny and Easter egg have become part of the holiday's modern celebrations, and those aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike. There are also some Christian denominations who do not celebrate Easter. Other religious holiday is Christmas. It's one of the most popular festivals of
Bridges of London By Jaan Bachmann Some information: 33 bridges span the river Thames in London. Most of the bridges are road bridges, but there are also some railway bridges and footbridges. The most wellknown bridges are: London Bridge, Tower Bridge and the Millennium Bridge London Bridge It is the oldest bridge in London Was originally made from wood, in 1209 it was replaced by a stone bridge with shops and houses along its sides. This was followed by a granite bridge in 1831 and the present concrete bridge in 1973 269 m long, 32 m wide, 104 m longest span Tower Bridge It is one of the finest and recognisable bridges in the world. It was built in 1894 It is the only bridge that can be raised 244 m long, 61m longest span The Millennium Bridge
· The first European visited W.A. in 1616 · Population growth was very slow until the significant discoveries of gold were made in the 1890s Geography · Western Australia is bounded by South Australia and the Northern Territory to the east, and the Indian Ocean to the west and north · It's highest peak is the Mt Meharry (1249m) Climate · The southwest costal area is relatively temperate and was originally heavily forested, including large stands of the karri · Average annual rainfall varies from 300 1500 mm (in Estonia 550 880 mm) · Snow usually doesn't fall in W.A. Sport · Australian Football : West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers · Basketball : Perth Wildcats · Cricket : Western Warriors · Netball : West Coast Fever Education · Education in W.A. consists of one year of pre-school at age 5, followed by seven
forces exerted by the suspended sections of the bridge on the landward sides of the towers. The vertical component of the forces in the suspended sections and the vertical reactions of the two walkways are carried by the two robust towers. The bascule pivots and operating machinery are housed in the base of each tower. The bridge's present colour dates from 1977 when it was painted red, white and blue for the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Originally it was painted a chocolate brown colour. The Tower Bridge in London remains one of the more popular tourist attractions in the city. In 1982, the upper walkway of the Tower Bridge London was opened to the public as an exhibition. The walkway was paved, the enclosed area lined with pictures and information about the Tower Bridge History. Views from atop the Tower Bridge London are incredible, and the windows have even been designed to allow
The elements of Japanese Garden Water. It is found in many forms. It accumulates in the ponds, runs in the streams or tumbles in the cascades. It contributes to the expression of nature and symbolizes renewal, calm, wonder and continuity in the hereafter. Stones. They are laid out in accordance with strict rules, depending on their shapes and sizes; they often are twinned by pairs. The type of stone to use is one of the most important element, in the design of a Japanese garden. Lantern. Originally intended to guide the visitors during nocturnal celebrations, its light was also considered as the light of knowledge clearing away the clouds of ignorance. Placed near water it provides an architectural element which contrasts with the natural components of the garden. Bridges. They may be built of wood, bamboo, earth or stone. Whether they are rounded, arc-shaped or in zigzags, they always remain in harmony with the surrounding nature. Carps
material being wrapped up around one's upper body in a variety of ways and pinned or otherwise secured to keep it in place. The first clear reference to the kilt occurs in the year 1594.In that year, a group of Highlanders from the Western Isles went to Ireland to fight under Red Hugh O`Donnell. It was made from wool or a wool/linen combination and twill woven in a pattern of colored stripes which today has become known as tartan, though originally the word tartan referred to the type of cloth (like linen, or cotton) and not the pattern of colors as the word almost exclusively signifies today. At nearly every Highland Games gathering today, there are vendors who sell tartan items, whether kilts, blankets, scarves, ties, or tartan fabric. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belted_plaid http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilt
people. Lenny Kravitz, American singer-songwriter, is on the other hand more for old-school people, producing different styles, starting with rock and funk, to end with folk and ballads. Usually you would think, that title "Bleeding Love" would refer to something really corny, when it actually does not. The song refers to someone in a relationship, blinded by love and has no other option but to "bleed love" for a loved one. ,,American Woman" is originally written by a Canadian band The Guess Who but was differently interprated by Lenny Kravitz in 1999. Some say the ,,American Woman" refers to a Statue of Liberty or has something to do with anti-war movements in 1970's but the actual meaning of this particular song is still unknown. To sum up, these two artist represent various styles of music. Leonas music is more emotional, having an edgy side to it, while Lennys music is more of a ,,retro" style. How does the music of both of them impact us?
And after they have ripened and been dried out, they are then ground down to a fine powder. The heat of paprika spice can vary, some are mild, some hot, and from smoky to sweet ranging in strength and flavour from country to country. Originally, paprika pepper was only native to South America. And it's believed that Christopher Columbus brought some peppers back with him to Spain after his travels, where the royal court began growing them as decorative plants. Through colonization and the expansion of international trade routes, they soon spread around the globe. By the late 1500s, the pepper plants had reached south eastern Europe. Today, the most popular types are the Spanish smoked
Buckingham Palace Buckingham Palace, one of the several castles owned by the British Royal family and one of the best-known tourist attractions in London. History It was built in 1705, originally known as Buckingham House. In 1826, King George IV started to expand the house into a palace. Queen Victoria was the first queen who lived in Buckingham Palace. A part of the palace is still used by the Royal family, it’s the Queen’s official and main royal London home. Other parts of the palace can be visited. About 400 people work at the Palace. And 2 people, who look after the 300 clocks. There are 755 rooms including 19 State rooms, 52 royal bedrooms, 78
Cleopatra's neelde Helina Sternhof X It was made in Egypt for the Pharaoh Thotmes III in 1460 BC, making it almost 3,500 years old. It is known as Cleopatra's Needle as it was brought to London from Alexandria, the royal city of Cleopatra. The London needle is in the City of Westminister, on the Victoria Embanknet near the Golden Jubilee Bridges. It is close to the Embankment underground station. It is also called the obelisk. Originally built as a pair for the Temple of the Sun at Heliopolis It was dug out of the sand in which it had been buried for nearly 2,000 years and was encased in a great iron cylinder, 92 feet (28 m) long and 16 feet (4.9 m) in diameter, designed by the engineer John Dixon. Cleopatra's Needle is flanked by two Egyptian sphinxes cast from bronze that bear hieroglyphic inscriptions that say netjer nefer menkheperre di ankh (the good god, Thuthmosis III given life). These Sphinxes
The biggest tarantulas can kill animals as large as lizards, mice, and birds. Tarantulas are found in tropical and desert regions around the world. Most tarantulas are harmless to humans, and some species are popular in the exotic pet trade. Some species, while not known to have ever produced human fatalities, have venom that can produce extreme discomfort over a period of several days. The name tarantula comes from the town of Taranto in Southern Italy and was originally used for an unrelated species of European wolf spider. The name was borrowed to apply to the Theraphosids when Europeans explored areas where these large spiders were common. In Africa, Theraphosids are frequently referred to as "baboon spiders". Asian forms are known as "earth tigers" or "bird eating spiders". Australians refer to their species as "barking spiders", "whistling spiders", or "bird spiders".
SHO P P IN G A D D I CT IO N *CLICK* WHAT IS SHOPPING ADDICTION? COMPULSIVE BUYING DISORDER ONIOMANIA 6% U.S POPULATION URGE TO BUY UNNECESSARY THINGS LITERALLY MEANING "FOR SALE INSANITY" HOW IT WORKS? Shopping Guilt Emotional Craving trigger HISTORY ORIGINALLY DESCRIBED BY EMIL KRAEPELIN AND EUGEN BEULER LITTLE INTEREST UNTIL 1990 BAERLY RECOGNIZED AS A MENTAL ILLNESS SYMPTOMS I. OVER-PREOCCUPATION WITH BUYING II. DISTRESS AS A RESULT OF THE ACTIVITY III. BUYING IS NOT LIMITED TO MANIC EPISODES CONSEQUENCES BROKEN MARRIAGES ANXIETY LOST JOBS DEAFULTED LOANS HEALTH PROBLEMS LOSING CONTROL OF LIFE
something I love doing. David Beckham Sports As a kid I was fascinated with sports, and I loved sports more than anything else. The first books I read were about sports, like books about Baseball Joe, as one baseball hero was called. Robert Jay Lifton Career – jobs and future plans Work hard. And have patience. Because no matter who you are, you're going to get hurt in your career and you have to be patient to get through the injuries. Randy Johnson Law and crime Laws and mechanisms originally meant to enforce copyright, protect children and fight online crime are abused to silence or intimidate political critics. Rebecca MacKinnon State – government, parliament The purpose of the Jewish state is to secure the Jewish future. That is why Israel must always have the ability to defend itself, against any threat. Benjamin Netanyahu Travelling and food Restore human legs as a means of travel. Pedestrians rely on food for fuel and need no special parking facilities. Lewis Mumford
What is it? Tobagganing is a winter sport where you use a sled to slide down a smooth hill. Breakneck speed down a high-banked icy bobsled run. How did it get started? The event was started long back. There was not much entertainment options left with the people. During winter, flowing from the hill would freeze. Most kids would spend hours skating down the hill The toboggan Originally an American Indian sled made of poles tied together with thongs. The modern version is usually built of thin, straight-grained boards of hickory, birch, or oak fastened together by light crosspieces. Metal or laminated wood. The front end is bent up and back to form the hood and is braced by rope or leather thongs. an be steered by lifting and twisting the front or by dragging a foot in the snow. These days
Buckingham Palace • Buckingham Palace is the official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality. Buckingham Palace: • was built in 1705 for Duke of Buckingham and is originally known as Buckingham House. • George III bought Buckingham House in 1761 for his wife Queen Charlotte to use as a comfortable family home close to St James's Palace, where many court functions were held. Buckingham House became known as The Queen's House. • During the 19th century it was enlarged, principally by architects John Nash and Edward Blore, forming three wings around a central courtyard. Before reconstruction Nowadays • Buckingham Palace has 775 rooms. These
Halloween Halloween is a holiday in many English speaking countries that is celebrated on the night of October 31st. Children wear costumes and they go to peoples' homes saying "Trick or treat!" to ask for candy, sweets. This practice originally involved a threat. A threat is when someone says that they will do something bad if they do not get what they want. In this case the threat could be explained as: "Give me a treat or I will play a trick on you." Children today usually do not play tricks if they do not get treats. However, some children still get up to mischief (pranks or things to make fun of people; like putting toilet paper in trees; writing on windows with soap or throwing eggs at peoples' houses).
has become less like a super villainess and more reminiscent of an antiheroine. III Tools of Trade Batman is most often distinguished by the variety of equipment he has at his disposal. What he lacks in superpowers, he makes up with tools such as a grappling hook, explosives and smoke. The most memorable must be the batarang and the batmobile. Batarang is basically a throwing weapon that is shaped like a bat. Originally the batarang functioned much like a boomerang in that it returned to the thrower this is also the origin of the name, combination of boomerang and bat. Later, the batarang has become more like shuriken, an asian weapon that is also called the throwing star. Batarang has been a prominent weapon in nearly all major Batman television and movie adaptations.
· Central feast in the Christian liturgical year · Bible legend · It's history goes beyond Christianity · Easter is a moveable feast. The date of Easter varies between March 22 and April 25. 2011 date is April 24th. Easter videos Coloring Eggs Rolling eggs down a hill Swinging May the 1st - Walpurgis Day and Night · Volbriöö (Walpurgis Day in English) is an important and widespread celebration of the arrival of spring in the country. · The night originally stood for the gathering and meeting of witches. · The Volbriöö celebrations are especially vigorous in Tartu, the university town Tartu University students celebrating Volbriöö Thank you for your attention! 2011, Sanna&Mari Sources · Wikipedia.org · Folklore.ee/Berta · Google.com
Third level History Fourth level Fifth level The Building The Revaler Handels Bank built our magnificent buliding at Vene Street 9 in 1878. Designed by the architect Peter Schreiberg from St. Petersburg, it was originally a four storey house, the two topmost floors added later. When the Republik of Estonia was established in 1918, the building was used as the post and telegraph center. The building retained this function in Soviet period.I In 2005, the wing of our building which had been destroyed in World War II was rebuilt. Location Click to edit Master text styles Vene Street known as the Second level historic area of culture is
folktales, were brought together by the country's first cultural elite after 1850. Between 1857 and 1861, Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald compiled and published the Estonian national epic, Kalevipoeg (Son of Kalev), which was based on various folklore themes. Written in verse, the epic tells the story of Kalevipoeg, the mythical ancient ruler of Estonia. Another achievement of this period was the establishment of Estonia's first regularly published Estonian-language newspaper, Perno Postimees , originally published in Pärnu by Johann Voldemar Jannsen in 1857. In 1878 Carl Robert Jakobson established the newspaper Sakala , which would soon become a major promoter of the cultural renaissance. Jakob Hurt, a schoolteacher and Lutheran minister, organized a collection of folk songs in the 1880s and gave several speeches extolling the value of Estonian culture. Estonia capital of culture is Tallinn
Rye The Cather in the Rye Author J. D. Salinger Click to edit Master text styles Year 1951 Second level Country The United States Third level ~250,000 copies are sold Fourth level each year Fifth level Total sales: 65+ million copies Originally meant for adults, later became hugely successful among teenagers Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level A fan made cover by M. S. The first original cover Corley The Protagonist Holden Caulfield Problems with adaption, doesn't know his place in the world Expelled from many schools due to his bad results in
CHRYSLER BUILDING DEVELOPMENT ▪ Developed by William H. Reynolds and William Van Alen in 1928 ▪ Reynolds sold lease and design plans to Walter Chrysler ▪ Originally designed to be 808 ft tall, revised to 1,046 feet (319 m) ▪ Van Alen constructed the 185 ft spire ▪ Cost: $15 million ($17 billion today) ▪ DEVELOPMENT ▪ Art deco style skyscraper ▪ The world’s tallest building for 11 months ▪ Approximately 3,826,000 bricks were used to create the walls ▪ Completed on May 20, 1930 ▪ The added height of the spire on top allowed it to surpass 40 Wall Street as the tallest building in the world ▪ SAFETY
Topic London Tallinn English College Tallinn 2007 1. Introduction London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and the largest urban area in England. The ancient City of London, to which the name originally belonged, still maintains its medieval boundaries, but the name "London" has long applied more to the whole metropolis that has grown up around it. London has been an important settlement for over two millenniums. It is also one of the world's leading business, financial and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment and even fashion contribute to its status as a major global city
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Introduction General information History Today Interior Visiting Conclusion References The end Introduction I chose the Buckingham Palace for my topic, because i have always been eager to know more about the house where the British Monarch lives in. The Buckingham Palace Located in the City of Westminster The official London residence of the Queen State occasions and royal entertaining Tourist attraction History Built in 1702 Originally called as the Buckingham House In 1761, King George III bought the house and the building became known as the Queen's House George IV, decided to double the size of the house and transform it into a palace History In 1837 Queen Victoria became the first monarch to use Buckingham Palace as their official residence Many parts of the house have been demolished and rebuilt in time The building was completed just before the outbreak of the First World War Today
The House of Commons Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords. It consists of 650 elected members called Members of Parliament. The House of Commons was originally far less powerful than the House of Lords, but today its legislative powers greatly exceed those of the Lords. The full, formal style and title of the House of Commons is The Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled. Role The House of Commons main purpose is to make laws by passing Acts of Parliament, as well as to discuss current political issues
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