Author Archives: Fany Savina

Cortex Critique

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Fany Savina

Cortex, a french movie directed by Nicolas Boukhrief in 2008, tells the story of a retired cop, Charles Boyer, suffering from Alzheimer’s who decides himself to be placed in a retirement home specialised for mental disorders. However, he starts to notice patients … Continue reading →

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Le Conseil Général

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Fany Savina

Le conseil général représente le département. Les membres du conseil sont élus par suffrage universel direct, un par canton. Un canton est un regroupement de communes, et un département est un regroupement de cantons. Un candidat, pour se présenter en … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of the Tudor Legacy

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Fany Savina

The Tudor family is most known for Henry VIII and his six wives. His two headstrong daughters, Mary and Elizabeth are also well known among the Tudors. In all, five Tudors ruled England and its kingdoms, the first one being … Continue reading →

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Le Conseil Municipal

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Fany Savina

Une municipalité, autrement dit une commune en France, est une division administrative, la plus petite qui existe; elle correspond au territoire d’une ville, d’un village, d’un groupement de villes ou de villages. Le nom municipalité est pris du Latin municipium qui … Continue reading →

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Catherine of Aragon and Henry VIII

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Fany Savina

Although a lot of movies and media exist around Henry VIII, they always start with Anne Boleyn or later. I wonder why that is. I personally think that how Henry married Catherine is just as interesting, and just as long: … Continue reading →

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What came after Napoleon?!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Fany Savina

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been wondering what happened after Napoleon? How would France get from an Empire to a restored Monarchy to the presidential republic it is today? Well, it isn’t exactly simple, but let me break … Continue reading →

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Say it in Abma

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Fany Savina

“Say it in Abma” is an exercise I found online once but cannot remember where. Either way, it is good mental stimulation and good problem solving. Can you crack it? Abma is an Austronesian language spoken in parts of the … Continue reading →

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Objects and Methods in Javascript

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Fany Savina

Using Codecademy, I have learned about Objects and Methods in Javascript. Here’s an example of what I can do: Share on Facebook

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How a new branch of historical painting emerged

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Fany Savina

The French Revolution is arguably one of the most important moments of French history. It all started quite slowly and progressively. When Louis XVI inherited the throne along with his Austrian wife, Marie Antoinette, France was destitute. It had just … Continue reading →

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Moving House

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Fany Savina

I have just moved to a somewhat bigger house. It now accommodates my bedroom, as well as a separate office. My office is completely set up, and I’m ready for learning. However, there are distractions all around. Most notable among them is … Continue reading →

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