Friday, November 30, 2012

BOOMERANG



A rough definition of boomerang would be a "blade hardwood" and was used as bat hunting by early humans worldwide. However, nobody knows for sure where it originated.

Traces have been found in Egypt, where it is stated that they were used by the Pharaohs to hunt birds. The oldest sample, however, was found in Poland in 1987 and is believed to have been built for 23 thousand years before Christ.
Australia, however that was earned the title "the boomerang country."
The oldest Australian copy is dated 9000 years ago and its main functions besides hunting instrument was cut meats and vegetables, digging the earth in search of edible roots and fish to hit the beaches.

The sport emerged almost simultaneously in Australia, Europe and the United States in the late '60s, but it was the Boomerang Association of Australia, founded in 1969 which established the main evidence played today. The first World Cup was held in 1988 in Australia.

FACTS ABOUT AUSTRÁLIA


Australia and Brazil ... affinities!
Check out some points in common between the two countries:
• Australia's national colors are green and yellow;
• The barbecue on the weekend is also a habit typical Australian, but the barbecue there they call the "barbie", short for "barbecue";

• Australians enjoy beach and beer;
• The climate in Australia is very similar to Brazil;
• The Gay Parade Australian called Mardi Grass, occurs in February and Sydney shaking, as with the Gay Parade in Sao Paulo.
About 300,000 Australians participating in the event.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

                                        *What famous people are there in Britain?
 
 
 
 
Famous writers

William Shakespeare - arguably the most famous writer in the world.
Brontë sisters (Charlotte, Emily, and Anne), Jane Austen, Agatha Christie, J. R. R. Tolkien and Charles Dickens.
 
 
Famous Poets

Lord Byron, Robert Burns, and Thomas Hardy.

Famous Composers

William Byrd , Thomas Tallis , John Taverner , Henry Purcell , Edward Elgar, Arthur Sullivan , Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Benjamin Britten.

 
***Famous...

*William Shakespeare was a playwright and poet whose body of works is considered the greatest in English literature. He wrote dozens of plays which continue to dominate world theater 400 years later.
 
*Sir Isaac Newton
Isaac Newton was a mathematician and scientist who invented differential calculus and formulated the theory of universal gravitation, a theory about the nature of light, and three laws of motion.
*Queen Elizabeth I
The daughter of King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, Queen Elizabeth 1 reigned England from 1558–1603. Her reign was marked by several plots to overthrow her, the execution of Mary Queen of Scots (1587), the defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588), and domestic prosperity and literary achievement.
*John Lennon was a musician and composer who was a member of the Beatles, the biggest rock band of the 1960s.
*David Beckham
Beckham is a leading English footballer and a former star of the legendary team Manchester United.

                                                      

Foods and Drinks London

                                                       
                                                          Food and Drink in London
 
                                                


     Traditional London Food
London's food doesn't come any more traditional - or tasty - than good old pie and mash. Locally caught eels were the usual pie filling but they have been gradually replaced by minced beef.
Pie, mash and eel houses have been around in London since the 18th Century.
Today, eels are still served, either stewed or jellied, and with or without pie and mash. The essential accompaniment is green 'liquor' - a salty, parley-based 'gravy' - or chilli vinegar for extra pep.
World Foods
Thanks to the capital's multicultural population, you'll find more than 60 different national cuisines from French, Italian and Spanish to Thai and Japanese. Indian food is especially popular in Britain and many people often eat at their local 'curry house'.
Take-Away Food
London's fish and chip shops are part of a uniquely British take-away tradition. The city also has thousands of burger and chicken fast-food restaurants. It also has many Indian, Chinese and pizza take-aways.
Pies are becoming a popular take-way food.


 
 
Tea and Coffee
Londoners are famous for their love of a good cup of tea, at home, at work and in cafes. Coffee has been drunk in London since the 17th century, when coffee houses were hotbeds of political discussions and debate. Now-a-days American-style bars such as Starbucks are everywhere.
Public Houses
London is packed full of pubs (public houses), where people go to drink beer or wine, and perhaps have a bar meal.
 
 
Do you take a coffee?