Archive for May, 2006

Da Vinci Code

Monday, May 29th, 2006

Finally, after reading dozens of critical reviews, I decided to get a ticket and see The Da Vinci Code. I hesitated a bit because most critics labeled this movie with “not what we expected” sticker. However curiosity and hype took over gray newspaper columns with C and C- grades. And while looking for a comfy [...]

Done With Independent Media. Next Target- Internet.

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

O’k, finally we arrived to the point where Belarusian authorities consider to “take care of internet”. Or shall I say, to regulate it one step at the time?
Charter97 reports:

Law “On Press and Other Mass Media” would not be replaced by some new law, it is supposed that it would be improved article by article, the [...]

Visiting San Diego. Part II…

Tuesday, May 16th, 2006

…( continued) And while chilling and dreaming are two most popular activities in San Diego, there are many attractions that would perfectly compliment visitor’s dreamy mood. To start with, let me mention San Diego Sea World, conveniently located not far from downtown and major local beaches. There, you will find sharks, killer whales, dolphins, penguins, [...]

Visiting San Diego, CA. Part I…

Monday, May 15th, 2006

Folks, I am sorry for not posting for so long. I was away in California and while scouting the West Coast my laptop finally gave up on me. A technical examination revealed an overdose of fresh air, sounds of pacific surf and tranquility of surrounding nature as an apparent cause. It proves that technologies [...]

“Minsk Discards Bolshevik Yoke”. A day in history…

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006

I won’t be really wrong if I say that it takes a lot to make a history class a truly remembered one. In most cases, it depends on a subject, professor and his teaching style. In my case, I had one very good professor at NYU who taught “Contemporary World” class. The professor never had [...]