Friday, March 24, 2017

Achilles' heel.

When Achilles was a little baby his mother Thesis took him to the River Stix. She wanted to protect Achilles from an early death. Thesis held her baby son's heel. She didn't think about this part of the body.

Many years later young Achilles went to Trojan War. He sustained an injury and died. So, Achilles' heel means weak place of something or somebody.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/fr/image-illustration/legendary-grecian-warrior-wounded-by-arrow-279391916?src=glWEYC_YJEkpiyJhvv9L3Q-1-7

Legendary Grecian warrior wounded by arrow in his heel which is his only vulnerability

Friday, March 17, 2017

St. Patrick's Day.

Saint Patrick was born in Britain at the end of the IV century A.D. When Patrick was sixteen-years-old, Irish pirates, captured and turned him into a slave, in Ireland. Also, Patrick became a bishop and spread Christianity. He died on March 17.

So, on this day people around the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Many families go to church. There are many icons with Patrick.

Green color is a symbol of this of this religious holiday. Many parades appear in cities around the world.

For men and boys named Patrick March 17 is an Angel Day.

Source of image:

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Saint Patrick's Day Typographical Background

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St. Patricks day, lucky charms

Source of image:

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gold piled in caldron for st. patricks day

Monday, March 13, 2017

Tales from childhood: Poor old man!

At the first day of summer holidays Sophie was very happy. Soon her cousin Caroline and best friend Natalie must go other to Sophie's. After games they plan to go to park. Weather is nice and sunny for children.

After midday Sophie hears a knock at the door. It was Caroline and Natalie! They played about three hours.

When children began to the place Sophie's mother gives them her mobile phone. If something happens they must call home. This telephone was cheap, without camera and Internet. Natalie has her own mobile phone, too. It has camera, Internet, and other functions.

Children go through big houses with many floors and apartments. No one soul among these buildings. But suddenly...

Sophie, Caroline, and Natalie see a tall young man. He is dressed in leather jacket, boots, and jeans. The person was scared. Girls look at him about twenty seconds. After he says with trembling voice.

"My grandfather has high pressure! Please help me! He lives on thirteenth floor in simple apartment! My granddad needs an ambulance! I need your mobile phone!" the guy cried.

Caroline was silent. Sophie wants to help, she gives her mobile phone. But young man said that he needs another phone. Then Natalie who has expensive thing gives her mobile.

Guy said 'Thank you' and run away from little children.

Sophie thinks about poor old man who needs an ambulance. Girls wait young man fifteen, twenty minutes, hour, two hours. Caroline and Sophie became worried about the man. They thought that something happened with young man and his grandfather.

Natalie sighs and said "Let's go home" with sad voice. Sophie and Caroline couldn't understand what happened and why Natalie cries?

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Greek Mythology.

Ancient Greece was a great country in the world history. The Greeks believed in several gods: Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysos, Hephaitos, Hermes, and Poseidon. Each of them had their own responsibilities for something.

Zeus was the main god in Greek Mythology. Other gods were important, too. In different situations the Greeks asked different gods. For example, Athena: goddess of wisdom, Ares: god of war.

There are many myths and legends about Greek gods. In these stories you can find monsters and heroes. Many of them have interesting plots.

Mythology is an important part of Greek history.

Source of image:

https://www.shutterstock.com/fr/image-vector/greece-mural-painting-greek-soldier-editable-22927756?src=ibFqBTMX9ZHJdJ0EiyWMZg-4-82

Greece mural painting,  Greek Soldier. Editable vector image

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Vector illustration of mythological monsters

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Literature. Part twenty four.

                                The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.

Tom Sawyer is an orphan. He lives with his Aunt and brother. The boy has homeless friend Huckleberry Finn. Also, Tom likes his girl classmate, Becky (Rebecca) Thatcher.

During this novel characters have a lot of interesting situations and adventures. Children don't worry about their own life.

At the end, they all become happy and save.

There are many cartoons and movies about this story. Students study The Adventures of Tom Sawyer book at school, during the literature class.

Tom Sawyer one of the most popular characters in the world.

Source of image:

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Favorite Fishing Hole - Retro Clipart Illustration

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Great people: Isaac Newton.

Isaac Newton was born on January 4, 1643 (Old Style, December 25, 1642), at Woolsthorpe, England. His father died before Isaac was born. Isaac Newton's mother Hannah Ayscough noticed that her son was very clever boy since early childhood.

Isaac really was interested in physics, difficult science. Also, Newton studied Mathematics, Geometry, and Astronomy. In that time many many scientific laws were not know for people.

The scientist did a lot of important things for modern physics. Isaac Newton studied moving of subjects. He created Newton's laws of motion and Newton's law of universal gravitation. These laws and other discoveries are still important for us.

Isaac Newton was a popular man in his time. He never married. The scientist died in London on March 32, 1727.




Thursday, March 2, 2017

Famous people and their quotes. Part ten.

                                               Alexander the Great.

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Statue of Alexander The Great of Makedonia Greece

“I had rather excel others in the knowledge of what is excellent, than in the extent of my power and dominion.”

“Heaven cannot brook two suns, nor earth two masters.”

“Remember upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all.”

“There is nothing impossible to him who will try.”

“How great are the dangers I face to win a good name in Athens.”

“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.”

Source of information:

http://www.biography.com/people/alexander-the-great-9180468#synopsis

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Recipe of homemade Julienne.

Ingredients:

Mushrooms-200 g
Onion-1
Chicken (Breast)-200 g
Cheese-200 g
Butter-50 g
Salt-1 tea spoon
Pepper-taste
Italian seasoning-taste
Cream-2 table spoons
Flour-1 table spoon


Cut and fry the onion with butter. Cut the chicken and fry, too.




Cut the mushrooms and add to the chicken and onion.



After add the flour, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cream.



At the top add the cheese.



Warm up the oven until 420 F and bake 400 F about 20 minutes.