In modern England, where does one find a good butler? More importantly, where does one learn how to become one?
The Ivor Spencer School is on the grounds of a beautiful country house. It specializes in teaching men and women how to be butlers. By the third week of the course , the students start to find out if they really can become butlers or not. Today, there are fewer butlers, but the job is still important.
2012年2月6日月曜日
The Young Riders of Mongolia
Mongolians are very good at horseback riding. Horses are still a very important part of the culture here.They need horses for their way of life, just as they did centuries ago.
They have a special festival on July. This festival has several important events in traditional Mongolia sports - including horseback riding. Riders must be less than 12 years old. Children can have special experiences in the festival. The race is very demanding for everyone involved and they've shown that they may just be the next great riders of Mongolia!
They have a special festival on July. This festival has several important events in traditional Mongolia sports - including horseback riding. Riders must be less than 12 years old. Children can have special experiences in the festival. The race is very demanding for everyone involved and they've shown that they may just be the next great riders of Mongolia!
Farley the Red Panda
Farley is more than just a lovable red panda. When he was born, he had very difficult time to live. It was uncertain if Farley would live or die. Nursery worker worried about him, and gave him the greatest supports as possibly. Farley fought! And he could get over those difficulties. To support the living of animal is not easy, because they are not humans and have own style of living. Deeply to keep considering about what is the best for him helps this problem.
2012年1月31日火曜日
The Future of a Village
This story is set in Northwest Africa. It happens in Morocco, in the village of Essaouria. This town has a beautiful old row of houses along the street, and it is famous for the great fishing business.
But now, the traditional job is no longer such a good lob because of the appearances of new and better boats. So the small town is trying to bring in tourists again , thinking of new way to make money.
As a result tourism in Essauouria has increased sharply. But at the same time people should be very careful about the preservation of their precious nature.
But now, the traditional job is no longer such a good lob because of the appearances of new and better boats. So the small town is trying to bring in tourists again , thinking of new way to make money.
As a result tourism in Essauouria has increased sharply. But at the same time people should be very careful about the preservation of their precious nature.
Columbus and the New World
As a result of his voyage, he was considered by some to be a very important man in Europe.
His name is Christopher Columbus, who was born in Italy, in 1451. When he was a young man, he wanted to find the answer to a major geographical problem, studying geography.
In 1492, he could have his ships, and he and his group sailed west with the King's big support.
Then, finally on October 12, 1492, the very tough and long voyage could see a goal which is to achieve the land. People include Columbus believed that they were in the islands of the East Indians. But truly the island was New World, which would one day be called " the Americans." Columbus made1492 one of the most important years in world history.
His name is Christopher Columbus, who was born in Italy, in 1451. When he was a young man, he wanted to find the answer to a major geographical problem, studying geography.
In 1492, he could have his ships, and he and his group sailed west with the King's big support.
Then, finally on October 12, 1492, the very tough and long voyage could see a goal which is to achieve the land. People include Columbus believed that they were in the islands of the East Indians. But truly the island was New World, which would one day be called " the Americans." Columbus made1492 one of the most important years in world history.
2012年1月30日月曜日
Snow Magic!
This story is about the snow making and the man who owns the Wild Mountain Ski Area in Taylors Falls, Minnesota. The city of Minneapolis is one of the coldest places in the United States. Winter there usually lasts a very long time. However, even in winter the area sometimes has warmer weather, and that means less snow.
Making snow? When nature doesn't make snow, because of the warm weather, Raedeke need to make snow. It's not magic, but kind of a science and also an art,too. It's careful and detailed work.
To enable this work correctly, he has some of the best snow making technology available. And snowmaking needs a lot of water all of the time. So where does all of this water come from? The essential thing for this work is the water reservoir on top of Wild Mountain. It's a big system provide 3000 gallons of water every minute.
With good weather , and a little snow magic , Raedeke can keep his skiers happy all winter long.
Making snow? When nature doesn't make snow, because of the warm weather, Raedeke need to make snow. It's not magic, but kind of a science and also an art,too. It's careful and detailed work.
To enable this work correctly, he has some of the best snow making technology available. And snowmaking needs a lot of water all of the time. So where does all of this water come from? The essential thing for this work is the water reservoir on top of Wild Mountain. It's a big system provide 3000 gallons of water every minute.
With good weather , and a little snow magic , Raedeke can keep his skiers happy all winter long.
2012年1月23日月曜日
Blue Cows?
Is the nilgai a horse , an antelope, or a cow?
A farmers in India are having the searious problem because of the name of nilgai. In the language of the region, the word 'nil' means 'blue'. Therefore the name nilgai means 'blue cow' In Hinduism the cow is an important animal that has a high place in the Hindu religion. In fact, Hindus believe that cows are holy. Since the majority of the people in India are Hindu, the cow has become a significant symbol within the Indian culture. However for farmaers, nilgai is an object of hatred because thier important crops are great damages by nilgai.
It is the serious problems for farmers that they can't drive them.
Now , some farmers in Rajasthan wamt to give the nilgai a new name, just as they did in Punjab all those years ago.
A farmers in India are having the searious problem because of the name of nilgai. In the language of the region, the word 'nil' means 'blue'. Therefore the name nilgai means 'blue cow' In Hinduism the cow is an important animal that has a high place in the Hindu religion. In fact, Hindus believe that cows are holy. Since the majority of the people in India are Hindu, the cow has become a significant symbol within the Indian culture. However for farmaers, nilgai is an object of hatred because thier important crops are great damages by nilgai.
It is the serious problems for farmers that they can't drive them.
Now , some farmers in Rajasthan wamt to give the nilgai a new name, just as they did in Punjab all those years ago.
登録:
投稿 (Atom)