Archive for the ‘Culture’ Category
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Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle) – The Terrace
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
The road to the Rucăr Pass seen from the castle terrace. Film made by Dan Alexoae
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Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle) – The Yard
Thursday, September 4th, 2008
The decorative fountain, the secret passage, the habits of the Queen Maria, the chapel. Film made by Dan Alexoae
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Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle) – The Entrance
Monday, September 1st, 2008
Bran Castle (German: Törzburg; Hungarian: Törcsvár), situated near Bran and in the immediate vicinity of Braşov, is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, on Highway 73. Commonly known as “Dracula’s Castle”, it is marketed as the home of the titular character in Bram [...]
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Italy: Rome starts today fingerprinting the gypsies
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008
This is the first time after the World War II when a government initiate an ID action based on racial criteria. During the next 48 hours, Rome’s authorities will fingerprint about 10,000 gypsies, helped by the Italian Red Cross. In accordance with ANSA agency, about one hundred employees of the Red Cross will help the [...]
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The digital Europe – i2010 Initiative
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
Preparing Europe’s digital future i2010 Mid-Term Review {SEC(2008) 470} INTRODUCTION Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) continue to be a major driver of economic and social modernisation. Today, businesses in the EU devote 20% of investment to ICTs, and the sector accounts for 26% of overall research expenditure. Moreover, 60% of basic public services are now [...]
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Mr. Brooks
Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Directed by Bruce A. Evans Produced by Sam Nazarian Adam Rosenfelt Marc Schaberg Thomas Augsberger Producers: Jim Wilson Kevin Costner Raynold Gideon Written by Bruce A. Evans Raynold Gideon Starring Kevin Costner Demi Moore William Hurt Dane Cook Ruben Santiago-Hudson Music by Ramin Djawadi Cinematography John Lindey Editing by Miklos Wright Distributed by MGM Release [...]
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Romanian traditions: Mărţişor
Sunday, February 24th, 2008
Mărţişor is one of the best Romanian traditions, celebrated in the beginning of the Spring, on March 1st. The tradition’s name is the diminutive of March (in Romanian: Martie). The men offer to the women a talisman object also called Mărţişor, consisting of a jewel or a small decoration like a flower, an animal, a [...]
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My predictions for the new year 2008
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008
Due to the global warming with increased effects for this year, the developed states will change their national strategies by taking into account these aspects, and we will see important geopolitical changes. United States will try to overcome the economical crisis by extending its influence in new areas, but it will encounter a much stronger [...]
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Holiday greetings
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007
Nollaig Shona Duit – Ireland, Gaeilge .. Irish national language greeting for “Happy Christmas” Happy Holidays – Canada, United States Buone Feste – Italian Felices Fiestas – Spanish Season’s Greetings – (For upcoming winter holidays) Happy Halloween – Canada, United States Trick or Treat – Canada, United States , the combined threat and request for [...]
