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Tuesday, February 28, 2006

"o" Des oiseaux "o"

"Dans l’intimité des oiseaux" offre le spectacle captivant et mystérieux d’une nature préservée où les oiseaux sont encore libres et sauvages.A travers différents pays, vivez d’intenses moments tous plus inattendus :Image tendre d’un poussin de flamand rose chaudement camouflé dans le plumage de sa mère, cliché cruel d’un goéland railleur pillant un nid de sternes royales, admirez aussi les danses des grèbes huppées, ou bien ce plongeon arctique au superbe plumage sortant de l’eau. Vivez aussi l’étonnant épisode d’un petit rouge-gorge affamé observant son congénère le martin-pêcheur et tentant par mimétisme de sortir avec son petit bec d’insectivore un énorme alevin après un plongeon périlleux.Ce superbe livre illustré de photos magnifiques révèle la richesse et la diversité des comportements qui rythment la vie des oiseaux, toutes espèces confondues.

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

"o" L'amitié "o"


Qu'est-ce que leur l’amitié? C’est la naissance de sentiment qui dure longtemps au cour et aussi à la pensée.
L’amitié commence par parler , sincère et bonne intention. Vous pouvez les chercher des amis. C’est sans tache. Quelqu’un recoit des amis , des famille et de petit ami. Tout le monde le tient pour longtemps. Si tout le monde se donner l’amitié , le monde est paix et les gens vivent heureusement. Je crois que c’est vrais. Et vous , quelle est votre opinion?
L’amitié , c’est important et la relation de longue durée. Personne ne peut vivre sans cela.

Sunday, February 12, 2006

"o" History of Valentine's Day "o"


Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

"o" Mickey Mouse "o"


Mickey Mouse may be the most recognized symbol of America, except for the flag. For some, he symbolizes the country's cultural imperialism, the spread of its culture to other places in the world. For others, he represents happiness and innocence. He is the symbol for The Walt Disney Company and, in many ways, Walt Disney himself. It was said by Lillian Disney, his wife, that over the years, Mickey and Walt grew together and were mirrors of each other's personality. They both started off mischievous, but as they grew older preferred to step out of the spotlight and observe others work their magic. President Jimmy Carter once said; "Mickey Mouse is the symbol of goodwill, surpassing all languages and cultures. When one sees Mickey Mouse, they see happiness."
The Mickey icon, a three-circle silhouette of Mickey's head, serves as the logo for most of Disney's subsidiaries which contain the name 'Disney'. Andy Warhol's portrait The Art of Mickey Mouse used Warhol's famous pop art techniques on the classic mouse.