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- Proper interior design. Interior space is a canvas to paint events, thoughts and feelings on. It suggests - but does not force, opens the ways, but sets no limits, it evokes and comforts, but not lulls. Light and air are the fuel of life - these are never in excess Nothing more. Every thing must belong there, every single item must be quiestioned about whether it abolutely must be here. If anything can be removed - it should be. It`s not about vulgar functionalism, of course. Old boxing gloves, or a child's drawing, dreams and memories are needed as much as a bed or table are Integrity and symbiosis. An interior, the living one in particular - should have a character of its own, but it must not impose its own will. This is not a simple set of objects and materials, but is neither a self-worth subject. An interior is a friend that is brought to life by it`s owner Total ergonomics: First, the design must meet the true needs of the individual. Someone needs a cozy den, the other may need a way to show his taste and status, or a source of inspiration. If we do not take the actual need into account - everything else is meaningless. Design is created for man, and not for its author. Second, no detail is too small. Every feature, every function, every movement must be considered. A stunning looking chair may be too soft and soothing, if it is meant for a working place, and a beautiful polished floor can get your dog`s paws slide. If you can enter your kitchen, put a bag of shopping, then put the milk into the refrigerator, the bread - into a bread bin, and cereals and spices - into cupboards without making a single extra step - this is a good design Third, we have senses at a minimum, and all of these - and not just sight - must be considered. Surface texture, sounds, and smells are no less important than shape and color.March 17, 201310
A famous historical figure
Today I would like to introduce an unique female ruler of ancient China. Her name is Wu Zetian. The ancient feudal China was a mostly male society, was it almost impossible for a woman to become the ruler in the state. Yet, she did manage do it.Though nowadays a lot of people still criticize her, I think we need to evaluate her objectively and fairly. During the time of her reign, the state was powerful.She attacked the conservative nobles' control and improved the economy of the country. At the same time,she also stabilized the situation in the border regions and promoted the development of culture.These contributions were important for ancient China.Most people thought she was an outstanding politician.
On the other hand,she also had a lot of people killed [I don`t think she killed them herself, so we are to use passive here] during the time of her reign.In order to become a queen,she killed her own daughter and son.To keep her reign stable ,she also arranged many murders of the people who stood against with her.So this is why many people still dislike ["critisize" is used a lot through the text, so it`s better to look for synonims] her.
But i think a lot of kings had to take the same measures to keep their regime stable.Why do so many people criticized Wu Zetian? I think it is because she is a woman.A female ruler in a male society was hard to be accepted by most people.That was the reason for her to become a legendary figures.0 votedMarch 17, 20130I don`t really care. I`ve worked with Spanish, American, and Japanese people - none of those could actually spell my name, but does it make the difference? :) It`s all about what people think, not about how it does or can sound. That is why I wonder - what is the reason for you guys to take foreign names instead of using your own?
0 votedMarch 14, 20130Моя поездка в Турин
Я недавно ездил в Турин, чтобы посмотреть Селтик иргать Ювентус матч "Селтик - Ювентус". Я ездил с друзями, и мне хотелось бы скатаь рассказать вам о нашей поездкие.
Мы уехали исз Шотландии пятого марта, и вернулись седьмого марта. Сначала нам пришлось лететь в Лондон, и а потом в Милан. Мы переночевали там, и утром мы поехали на поезде в Турин. Мы оставили наши багажи в квартире, и потом провели день в барах.
Мы ехали на стадион на трамвае и мы пелаи Шшотландские и Иираландские песни. Я посмотрел матч с болельщиками Ювентуса. Хотя Селтик проигралаи, я очень рад, что, я был там.
Спасибо за чтение.0 votedMarch 13, 20130二月二，龙抬头
Today is the Dragon Heads-raising Day, so I will talk something say some words about it.Dragon Heads-raising Day falls on the second day of the second lunar month.Why do we call it Dragon Heads-rising Day? It`s because people think dragons manage ruled the rain in ancient China <em>[I`d rather say "It's because in ancient China people used to believe that it were dragons who ruled the rain]</em>. They said: "And dragon will raise his head on the second day of the second lunar month, then the weather will come into rainy season.This day also means everything is begining to wake up after a long winter sleep.People think if we they cut hair on this day, we they can have a good luck on through the whole year . So the barbers' shops is are very busy today.I have also prepare to cut my hair <em>[it`s "get my hair cut" unless you do it yourself, without any hairdresser`s help]</em> for good luck.But I do did not want to wait for a long time.So I will need to work harder because I`ve missed a good chance about to improve my luck. My friends,pls cut your hair today.You can get a good luck.
<em>Alas it`s a bit too late to go to a hairdresser. Will tomorrow still work? :)</em>
0 votedMarch 13, 20133- On spring, communism, and Ukrainian holidays. Here in Ukraine, we have a pair of two very special holidays, not widely known or celebrated elsewhere (except for former USSR and, maybe, a few other countries). Those are the Defender`s Day and the Women`s Day. The first one was originally the day of the Soviet army, and had been established to mark the date of the Red Army`s creation – February 23. Although the Soviet Army does not exist anymore, and in Ukraine there is no more official holiday like this (in Russia, they have wisely restrained from cancelling it, changing the name to a “Defender`s Day” instead), it is still celebrated nationwide as a Men`s day. It`s still connected with military motifs (the gift cards usually include weapons, tanks and such), but now it`s more about the idea of masculinity and protection than actual military service. The second one is celebrated on March 8. At the beginning, this one was meant to promote and celebrate the women`s struggle for their political rights. This is why it was originally introduced and promoted by the politically focused communist government. Later, though, it lost its political meaning, having turned into a bright celebration of femininity and spring. This is the day when all men congratulate their mothers, spouses, and lovers, female friends and colleagues. There is an even deeper meaning, and feeling, about it – the feeling of revival. At the beginning of March, it`s still cold and snowy, but it smells spring already, and all those flowers – in these days, the cities are all crowded by flower merchants – give the wonderful feeling that the long and tiresome winter is coming to an end, and the new life arises, as it should. If you think about these two, it`s pretty fascinating – we can see how the historical events and political ideas get intertwined with deeper, primal human features, and how the latter remain when the first become obsolete. What started with women`s suffrage and communism, appeared to address the basic archetypes of femininity and masculinity, and to appeal to the basic natural rhythms – and so the governments come and go, the ideas fade, but the holidays do remain.March 13, 201321
