Friday, May 8, 2009

A Photograph that I like..."The glasses of Absinthe"



I enjoy very much taking pictures. At every moment, everywhere. I 'm a adict photographer person. I have three camera and many personal collect printed photos. Yes!, I'm a photolog freak!!
One of the photographs that I like is: "The glasses of absinthe". You can see it in:
www.bdebarna.net/v1/imatges_arxiu/absenta.jpg.

This photo shows many glasses of absinthe, full at the top with the "Green fairy", the elixir of the poetry and art. Also, in this photo you can see a transparent bottle of this alcoholic green potion, above the glasses (with the mouth down). I took this photo a few months ago, in a absent bar in Valparaíso, when i went it with my friends. Some information about the history and characteristics of Absinthe can be found in many books, magazines, newpaper and internet. Also, in many novels and literary work, from many many years ago, since nineteenth century. An interesting article on this topic can be read at the following internet address: http://www.chile.com/tpl/articulo/detalle/ver.tpl?cod_articulo=107621

I like this photo because when i look at I remember some books, some films and some paintings.
All of them represent the famous green fairy, the favorite drink some great artist such as Vincent Van Goht, Baudelaire, Rimbaud, etc. Finally, i like this photo because the green colour
this drink is very intense and, in some way, mysterious.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

A career-related website. My favorite arqueological website.

The website of the Chungara magazine, located on the website “Scielo” (http://www.scielo.cl), is one of the websites most frequently visited by Chilean archaeologists. On this page you can find articles about a large number of archaeological researchs, made in many regions of the country. This website has been recognized as one of the more important “on line” tools for the diffusion of archaeological thought.

Like many of my carrer’s colleagues, I found the website of Chungara magazine browse internet to seek information for my work on the Chilean prehistory. I do not remember if it was by personal recommendation, because the search an specific article on the Internet, or by luck. However, in the last three years, i frequently visit the Web site Chungara, four or five times a month approximately.

In general, I like the Chungara magazine website because contains a large number of archaeological research, made in many regions of chile. Furthermore, I like this website because has a high scientific value. This magazine has been recognized at international level.

If you are interested on this website, you must enter to:
http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?pid=0717-7356&script=sci_serial.

Friday, April 17, 2009

My Favorite piece of technology

My favorite piece of technology is my cell phone. I got it from two year ago. It was a birthday gift from Javier, my cousin. In general, I use my cell phone all the time, when i walk in the street, when I am in the university, in my home, and...¿why not?...when i am in the english's class (third level). I used it many many time a day, but... I don't know exactly how many times i use my cell phone per hour.

I like my cell phone because it permit me stay in regular contact whit my family, friends, colleagues and others. On the other hand, my cell phone is a perfect for borings moments, because i save a lot of music in it. When i go in the bus or the subway, it is perfect. Finally, my cell phone is a good pent drive. I save many information on it. In few words, if I didn't have my cell phone, my life would be more boring, sad and lonely (hahaha ¿¿really??)

Presentation

My name is Miguel Fuentes. I'm study archeology (4th year) and i live in Santiago (Chile), near the University. I hope you enjoy this space, created for discussion and debate of all kinds of topics. Here you can discuss archeology, anthropology, history, art, politics, news, etc. In my case, I'm interested in, especially if the debate is good...The only requirement is that we speak in English, because i am learning the languague. ¿Why? ¿¿Is it not obvious?? Because it is necessary in many aspects: Work, studies, travel, friends and many many more.

Adios, Nos vemos pronto!
Oh, Sorry... See you soon