WORKING DOGS

A working dog is a working animal, a kind of dog that is not merely a pet but learns and performs tasks to assist or entertain its human companions. Detection dogs can be employed at airports, police stations, borders and schools. Tracking&Hunting dogs are trained to be the eyes and ears for the humans.

There are more types of working dogs: Herding dogs, bird dogs, guard dogs, sight dogs, trackers.....

HOLLYWOOD VS BOLLYWOOD

Difference between Hollywood and Bollywood:

Hollywood is a physical place in Los Angeles, California, USA. Hollywood has become popular world-wide, with many of its films being released in almost all countries. 

Bollywood is an informal term that is used to represent the Hindi-language film industry in India. Bollywood is not a physical place. It's a representative term for popular Hindi films.

Hollywood and Bollywood are both popular cinemas. They are two completely different cinemas for different audiences and cannot properly be compared.

LOVING VINCENT

Vincent Van Gogh is a well-known post-impressionist artist. Colour was the chief symbol of  expression for him. He was born in Holland in 1853 and he died in 1890. He was the son of a pastor and educated in a religious and cultured atmosphere. Vincent was highly emotional, lacked self-confidence and struggled with his identity. it took years for him to discover his calling as an artist. You can read his biography and discover the stories about his life and work.

Virtual Vincent Van Gogh Museum (video)

Vincent (Starry, starry Night) - Don Mclean lryrics

Van Gogh Alive Exhibition (Video)
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CHRISTMAS!

I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2018. Be happy, enjoy your winter holidays, have fun with your family and friends and above all be grateful for all the things you have. Share your happiness , love and everything you desire with other people and children who may not be having such a good time. 

ELEGY FOR THE ARCTIC (LUDOVICO EINAUDI)

The fight to save the Arctic is heating up. The region is more impacted by global warming than any other place in the world. And as if the impacts of climate change weren't enough, international oil companies have invested in exploiting the oil that lies deep in Arctic waters.

Elegy: A poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead

NATIONAL BERTSOLARIS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017

It is held once every four years and is extremely popular. Bertso (improvised verse) is the basis of bertsolaritza and it hides the secret of the championship. Day after day, bertso spreads from village to village, town square to town square, school to school, reaching every spot in the Basque Country. Bertsolaritza is a broad and dynamic movement, and the work involves many people. This non-stop activity is reflected in the National Bertsolaris Championship. And the last winner is Maialen Lujanbio (for the second time)