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JALT's 49th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning took place November 24 - 27, 2023 in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Photo by Bradford Lee.
The habs have done something awful that they haven't done since 1948, they got shutout 3 games in a row this week. The Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, and Washington Capitals all had their way with the habs, who have been out scored 11-0 over those 3 games. They have back to back games this Tuesday and Wednesday as well, their record for back to back games is not great either, it's a rough time to be a habs fan.
Luckily I have had some great distractions from the habbies this weekend. A few friends and I were down at The Ship tonight while Joanna Barker and Dead Language were followed by the Hunter Gatherers. It was another great night for music and a great night to distract me from the habs' woes.
Premier David Eby visits Chinese-language media outlets in Vancouver and Richmond on February 4, 2025.
VIRTLANTIS is a free language learning resource and community of practice in the virtual worlds of Second Life® and Avination®. We have been offering and facilitating free language learning activities since 2006.
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We offer free informal learning activities for a growing number of languages: English, French, German, Spanish and more! Simply check out our activity calendar for additional information about our activities and how to participate.
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What is heaven? The sun and the moon are self-igniting without one burning, the stars are self-sequencing without one, the wind is automatic without one fan, and the water is flowing without one pushing ... All things are not things, they are inconsistent, they follow something uniformly, without exception. She came from thousands of years later, and filled her with cold and perseverance with her life, and finally realized in his cool eyes ... Passing your eyes, that is, walking my life. Flowers are overwhelmed by blues! Since then, she has been independent in the winter, lonely like a moon and silent, like a lotus, staying in the small bone museum, telling the story of the bones for the lovers of past and present life Since then, the gloom has never been separated, and she always overlaps and overlaps with the lonely cold in the cycle of reincarnation ... Meet up. Fortunately, there is another "he", who is silently accompanying and will not give up ...
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Asta Nielsen: The Revolutionary Diva of Silent Cinema
Introduction to the Image Series
Asta Nielsen (1881–1972) was more than an actress—she was an artistic force who transformed the language of cinema and redefined the role of women on screen. Born in Copenhagen to a working-class family, she rose from humble beginnings to become the world’s first true film star. After training at the Royal Danish Theatre’s acting school and performing in Copenhagen’s theatres, she achieved her breakthrough in Urban Gad’s Afgrunden (The Abyss, 1910), a film that not only launched her international career but also revolutionised silent cinema.
Nielsen broke away from the exaggerated theatrical style of the time, developing a more natural and nuanced physicality perfectly suited to the intimate medium of film. She mastered the art of conveying emotion through facial expressions and body language—a skill that made her an iconic figure of the silent era. Her roles were vast and varied: from the tragic, lovelorn woman suffering unrequited love to the seductive vamp who defied the era’s gender norms. With films like Die arme Jenny (Poor Jenny, 1912), Dora Brandes (1916), and her groundbreaking portrayal of Hamlet (1921) as a woman, she proved she could do it all—from melodrama to comedy to psychological depth.
The Film Landscape: Denmark and Germany, Two Worlds, One Star
Denmark: A Pioneer of Silent Cinema
When Asta Nielsen began her career, Denmark was a global leader in film production. Nordisk Film, founded in 1906, was a powerhouse of silent cinema, and Danish filmmakers like Urban Gad and August Blom were pushing the boundaries of storytelling. Danish silent films were renowned for their technical quality, dramatic narratives, and often a social or moral message. Films like Afgrunden and Balletdanserinden (The Ballet Dancer, 1911) demonstrated that Danish cinema could compete internationally—and Asta Nielsen became its face. Yet, despite her success, the German film industry offered greater creative freedom, and in 1911, she moved to Berlin after only four Danish films.
Germany: A Creative Laboratory for Silent Cinema
In Germany, Asta Nielsen’s career flourished. She found a film industry that was more experimental and open-minded than Denmark’s. Berlin was a cultural melting pot, where artists, directors, and actors from across Europe gathered to create something new. Nielsen established her own production company and collaborated closely with her husband, Urban Gad, until 1916. She became known as Die Asta—a star who could carry entire films on her own. Her ability to portray complex female characters who defied societal norms made her a cult figure, and her films were exported worldwide.
Germany was also the birthplace of Expressionism, where directors like F.W. Murnau and Fritz Lang crafted visual masterpieces. Nielsen was part of this era, where film evolved from mere entertainment into art. Her influence extended far beyond her time, and she became an inspiration for generations of actors and filmmakers.
Asta Nielsen’s Legacy: A Woman Ahead of Her Time
Asta Nielsen was more than a star—she was a pioneer. She proved that film could be a medium for depth, emotion, and social commentary. She challenged gender roles, both on and off screen, and her career opened doors for other women in the film industry. Though she retired with the advent of sound, her impact endured. Today, she is remembered as one of the greatest actresses in film history—a woman who dared to break boundaries and create something new.
This image series celebrates not only Asta Nielsen as an actress but also as a symbol of an era when cinema became art, and a Danish woman stood at the centre of a global revolution.
Poem: "The Silent Diva"
In shadows cast by flickering light,
A face emerges—pale, yet bright.
No voice to speak, yet all is said,
In eyes that burn, in hands that tread.
A dance of fire, a glance so bold,
A story spun in black and gold.
No words to bind, no sound to chain,
Her silence roars—a storm, a flame.
From Copenhagen’s streets so grey,
To Berlin’s stage, she led the way.
A queen of grief, of love, of strife,
Asta Nielsen—cinema’s life.
Three Haikus
I. The Abyss
Eyes lock, hearts ignite,
a dance of fire, fierce, untamed—
silence speaks her name.
II. Berlin Nights
Lights dim, shadows play,
her face a map of sorrow,
starlight on the screen.
III. Legacy
Reels turn, time stands still,
her ghost in every frame—
film’s first queen remains.
Asian Spicy Garden in Pattaya Thailand.
A collection of well-known and very exotic plants that give seasonings and spices. Guided walk through the Botanical Spice Garden. Opium Museum - features of the extraction and use of the potion. Culinary show featuring Thai cooking and tasting!
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The bookplate of Harvard College Library. From library of Ferdinand Bôcher, A.M., Instructor in French and Professor of Modern Languages, gift of James Hazen Hyde, class of 1898. Bookplate from 1903. Dimensions: 8.2 x 12.6. Features: Harvard seal (Veritas) ; Latin inscription: "Sigillum Academiae Harvardianae in Nov Ang"; Latin inscription: "Christo et Ecclesiae" . In the Harvard Libraries collection.
The Language Institute at Chiang mai University. Our new building provides a ideal setting for teacher training, language learning and all the other services we provide.
The Berlin Language of Art & Music Conference 2014
"Cinematic Cultural Diplomacy: Practicing Cultural Diplomacy through Film"
(Berlin; February 12th - 14th, 2014 - Held Parallel to the Berlin International Film Festival)
The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies - Publications
Institute for Cultural Diplomacy
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Underwater Odyssey snorkeling sea tour in Pattaya 16 December 2024
One of the best for observing the tropical underwater world, guided snorkeling tour from Pattaya City to Samae Sarn National Park. In the first half of the day there will be a speed boat trip with snorkeling near a group of uninhabited islands, where Nemo fish and sea turtles live. And secondary, after a delicious lunch - time to relax at Hat Nang Ram, the beach in Sattahip. Snorkeling equipment, meal and transfer are provided.
Details and reservation online: thai-online.tours
Instant reservation: +66-838-383-539
WhatsApp: +66-838-383-539
Viber: +66-838-383-539
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Read in Russian language: thai-online.org/
Around the world excursions and guided tours: www.7stars-tours.com. Use the link to search best deals and online reservations with the lowest prices!
ALL THINGS TO DO IN PATTAYA
All the best, newest, popular and not expensive excursions in Pattaya - on our THAI-ONLINE website. Can read and download the price with all of our proposals.
Reserve excursions in Pattaya online +668-3838-3539
Pattaya exhibitions and galleries
Beaches and islands of Pattaya
Pattaya snorkeling tours, sea cruises
Pattaya water parks and attraction parks
Pattaya sea fishing, lake fishing
Religious tour, Sak Yant tattoos
Journays from Thailand to other countries
Overnight island tours from Pattaya
Kanchanaburi - River Kwai from Pattaya
Cambodia Angkor Wat from Pattaya
Tours to Northern Thailand from Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok
Phuket, Samui, Songkla, Narathiwat from Pattaya
Exclusive overnight excursions
Package tours to Thailand and not only
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