Muammar Gaddafi's closest bodyguards are women. The Libyan dictator retains between 30 and 40 female guards, who are supposedly virgins. They are all trained killers and hand-picked by Gaddafi, whom they guard 24/7.
The Amazonian Guard is not a myth: the uniformed women are quite real, and are photographed all the time with Gaddafi, especially when he travels. Gaddafi is definitely happy to have the Amazonian Guard at the moment: units of his army are defecting, the rest of the world is accusing him of genocide, and Libyans from all walks of life are calling for an end to his four-decade rule.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Spartacus Gods Of The Arena episode 6 review: The Bitter End: series finale
What initially started out as a six-part stopgap, while Andy Whitfield recovered from cancer treatment, has become an epic example of how a prequel series should be done. Not that Whitfield's absence hasn't been missed, but the new characters, twisting plotlines and the series' unbridled passion for sex and violence have shown why it has developed legions of fans.
As the final episode draws to a close, not only are all the storylines nicely wrapped up, but future character conflicts are expanded upon, past differences resolved and the seeds for an epic 'second' season are planted.
At the end of the last episode, the deaths of Titus and Melitta had shaken the House of Batiatus to its foundations. Not only was Batiatus set on vengeance, but he now had the backing of the fearsome and grief-stricken Oenomaus and Gannicus. But how would his revenge best be served? As this is Spartacus, the result was always going to be bloody.
One of the ongoing storylines in Season 1 was the rivalry between Batiatus and Solonius. But as the two were shown as friends at the start of the prequel series, it was inevitable that an epic fallout would occur. As usual, the writers of Spartacus lead you down one path, thinking you know exactly what is going to happen, before delivering a twist that leaves you genuinely surprised. Solonius has always been a slippery bastard, and betraying Batiatus to Tullius seemed like the most obvious explanation for the mutual hatred between the two ludus owners. However, the writers had another, much better idea.
Once Tullius is expertly dispatched and entombed in his own creation, Solonius, fed up of forever being in everyone else's shadow, especially his friend's, takes the initiative to secure his own future. It's a fantastic bit of double-dealing and what is even more surprising is that, as a viewer, you don't begrudge him his little victory. After everything he has done for Batiatus, you almost feel happy he gets his reward.
However, if there was a problem that I had with this episode, it was that of Solonius letting Vettius go. If ever there was a loose end that needed tying up, it was Vettius. Still, while it was not shown on screen, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that Solonius had Vettius killed a few days later. After all, he has learnt a lot from Batiatus over the past six episodes, namely how to secure your own future. Either way, it is clearly why conflict existed between the two in the future.
Speaking of conflict, it is something the finale is not short of. In the words of The Simpson's Hans Moleman, "We paid for blood" and that is exactly what we got this episode. With the opening of the new arena, the scene is set for an epic showdown between the House of Batiatus' gladiators and the gladiators of Solonius (formerly of Vettius).
In one epic battle, a number of loose ends are expertly handled, including he conflict between Ashur and Dagan, Ashur's injuries in the future, Crixus becoming the House's champion, and the fate of Gannicus. In fact, Gannicus' final battle is not only stunning to watch, but it features quite possibly the greatest and goriest kill in the series' history.
The former champion of the House of Batiatus has quickly become a fan favourite, thanks to actor Dustin Clare's charismatic performance. It seemed inevitable that Gannicus would die due to his lack of appearance in Blood And Sand, but thankfully, the writers realised that there is a lot of potential left in the character. By having the gladiator win his freedom, the stage is set, not only for his return, but for him and Crixus to clash when it comes to the running of the slave army (not to mention the goals of Spartacus and Oenomaus).
However, this series has always been about John Hannah and Lucy Lawless. The show will really miss the characters of Batiatus and Lucretia, as their double-dealing and complex relationship has been one of the best aspects of the show. But there was nowhere for them to go once the slaves revolted. Still, this series has been an excellent swansong for the two, and while they will be sorely missed, the future is bright for the show, if this prequel series is anything to go by.
Spartacus: Vengeance will not start till September, but the producers are already dropping hints about what we can expect. Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight said Season 2 will see the new Spartacus (Liam McIntyre) and his band of warriors as a "very dysfunctional family".
"[In] most interpretations of Spartacus, they break out, and it's like Robin Hood and his merry men," DeKnight said. "They're all together and fighting the system. In our season two, they are not getting along. They all have different agendas [and] they all think [the uprising] should be done a different way, which is historically accurate."
He has also confirmed that the 13-part series will explore "the beginnings of the war" between Spartacus and the forces of Rome.
I, for one, cannot wait. Kill them all!
As the final episode draws to a close, not only are all the storylines nicely wrapped up, but future character conflicts are expanded upon, past differences resolved and the seeds for an epic 'second' season are planted.
At the end of the last episode, the deaths of Titus and Melitta had shaken the House of Batiatus to its foundations. Not only was Batiatus set on vengeance, but he now had the backing of the fearsome and grief-stricken Oenomaus and Gannicus. But how would his revenge best be served? As this is Spartacus, the result was always going to be bloody.
One of the ongoing storylines in Season 1 was the rivalry between Batiatus and Solonius. But as the two were shown as friends at the start of the prequel series, it was inevitable that an epic fallout would occur. As usual, the writers of Spartacus lead you down one path, thinking you know exactly what is going to happen, before delivering a twist that leaves you genuinely surprised. Solonius has always been a slippery bastard, and betraying Batiatus to Tullius seemed like the most obvious explanation for the mutual hatred between the two ludus owners. However, the writers had another, much better idea.
Once Tullius is expertly dispatched and entombed in his own creation, Solonius, fed up of forever being in everyone else's shadow, especially his friend's, takes the initiative to secure his own future. It's a fantastic bit of double-dealing and what is even more surprising is that, as a viewer, you don't begrudge him his little victory. After everything he has done for Batiatus, you almost feel happy he gets his reward.
However, if there was a problem that I had with this episode, it was that of Solonius letting Vettius go. If ever there was a loose end that needed tying up, it was Vettius. Still, while it was not shown on screen, it is not beyond the realm of possibility that Solonius had Vettius killed a few days later. After all, he has learnt a lot from Batiatus over the past six episodes, namely how to secure your own future. Either way, it is clearly why conflict existed between the two in the future.
Speaking of conflict, it is something the finale is not short of. In the words of The Simpson's Hans Moleman, "We paid for blood" and that is exactly what we got this episode. With the opening of the new arena, the scene is set for an epic showdown between the House of Batiatus' gladiators and the gladiators of Solonius (formerly of Vettius).
In one epic battle, a number of loose ends are expertly handled, including he conflict between Ashur and Dagan, Ashur's injuries in the future, Crixus becoming the House's champion, and the fate of Gannicus. In fact, Gannicus' final battle is not only stunning to watch, but it features quite possibly the greatest and goriest kill in the series' history.
The former champion of the House of Batiatus has quickly become a fan favourite, thanks to actor Dustin Clare's charismatic performance. It seemed inevitable that Gannicus would die due to his lack of appearance in Blood And Sand, but thankfully, the writers realised that there is a lot of potential left in the character. By having the gladiator win his freedom, the stage is set, not only for his return, but for him and Crixus to clash when it comes to the running of the slave army (not to mention the goals of Spartacus and Oenomaus).
However, this series has always been about John Hannah and Lucy Lawless. The show will really miss the characters of Batiatus and Lucretia, as their double-dealing and complex relationship has been one of the best aspects of the show. But there was nowhere for them to go once the slaves revolted. Still, this series has been an excellent swansong for the two, and while they will be sorely missed, the future is bright for the show, if this prequel series is anything to go by.
Spartacus: Vengeance will not start till September, but the producers are already dropping hints about what we can expect. Showrunner Steven S. DeKnight said Season 2 will see the new Spartacus (Liam McIntyre) and his band of warriors as a "very dysfunctional family".
"[In] most interpretations of Spartacus, they break out, and it's like Robin Hood and his merry men," DeKnight said. "They're all together and fighting the system. In our season two, they are not getting along. They all have different agendas [and] they all think [the uprising] should be done a different way, which is historically accurate."
He has also confirmed that the 13-part series will explore "the beginnings of the war" between Spartacus and the forces of Rome.
I, for one, cannot wait. Kill them all!
Fiddler on the Roof
Fiddler on the Roof - Norman Jewison's adaptation of the long-running Broadway musical is set in the Ukranian ghetto village of Anatevka (the film was actually lensed in Yugoslavia).
Israeli actor Topol repeats his London stage role as Tevye the milkman, whose equilibrium is constantly being challenged by his poverty, the prejudicial attitudes of non-Jews, and the romantic entanglements of his five daughters.
Whenever the weight of the world becomes too much for him, Tevye carries on lengthy conversations with God, who does not answer but is at least more willing to listen than the milkman's remonstrative wife Golde. After arranging a marriage between his oldest daughter Tzeitel and wealthy butcher Lazar Wolf, Tevye is forced to do some quick rearranging when the girl falls in love with poor tailor Motel Kamzoil.
Fancying himself more broad-minded than his gentile oppressors, Tevye cannot accept the notion that his other daughter Chava would want to marry Fyedka, a non-Jew. And after shouting the praises of "tradition," Tevye must change his tune-and his entire life-when he and his neighbors are forced out of Anatevka by the Czar's minions. Topol's co-stars include Norma_Crane as Golde, Yiddish theater legend Molly Picon as Yente the matchmaker, and Leonard Frey as Motel.
Israeli actor Topol repeats his London stage role as Tevye the milkman, whose equilibrium is constantly being challenged by his poverty, the prejudicial attitudes of non-Jews, and the romantic entanglements of his five daughters.
Whenever the weight of the world becomes too much for him, Tevye carries on lengthy conversations with God, who does not answer but is at least more willing to listen than the milkman's remonstrative wife Golde. After arranging a marriage between his oldest daughter Tzeitel and wealthy butcher Lazar Wolf, Tevye is forced to do some quick rearranging when the girl falls in love with poor tailor Motel Kamzoil.
Fancying himself more broad-minded than his gentile oppressors, Tevye cannot accept the notion that his other daughter Chava would want to marry Fyedka, a non-Jew. And after shouting the praises of "tradition," Tevye must change his tune-and his entire life-when he and his neighbors are forced out of Anatevka by the Czar's minions. Topol's co-stars include Norma_Crane as Golde, Yiddish theater legend Molly Picon as Yente the matchmaker, and Leonard Frey as Motel.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Boegrafi Galyna Kolotnytska
Galyna Kolotnytska born in Brovary, Ukraine in 1972 she was a Ukraine nurse. She was a blond girl and has a beautiful face and a Gaddafi nurse. Libyan leader reportedly can not go without the company of these beautiful nurses.
Gaddafi had sent a private jet to pick up Galyna Kolotnytska from Libya to Portugal just want to meet with Ukrainian nurse is at rest in a state visit in Portugal.
His name is well known after WikiLeaks publishes the secrets of the doplomat cabel Amreika States government. U.S. ambassador to Libya, Gene Cretz describe the diplomatic wires that Gaddafi will not be able to travel unaccompanied by a Ukraine nurse blond and sexy.
Photo Galyna Kolotnytska can be seen in the previous post. This and this.
Gaddafi had sent a private jet to pick up Galyna Kolotnytska from Libya to Portugal just want to meet with Ukrainian nurse is at rest in a state visit in Portugal.
His name is well known after WikiLeaks publishes the secrets of the doplomat cabel Amreika States government. U.S. ambassador to Libya, Gene Cretz describe the diplomatic wires that Gaddafi will not be able to travel unaccompanied by a Ukraine nurse blond and sexy.
Photo Galyna Kolotnytska can be seen in the previous post. This and this.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Keira Knightley Ready-Ready So Wife Robert Pattinson
After Marion Cotillard pullback of Cosmopolis project, the role was eventually entrusted to Keira Knightley. Now, this British actress should get ready to be a young millionaire's wife, played by Robert Pattinson. The project itself was entrusted to the director David Cronenberg who had worked on Eastern Promises in 2007.
Two main role is initially offered on Colin Farell Colin and Marion Cotillard, but later resigned and his position taken over by Robert Pattinson. That said, the reason is because he backed Colin prefers TOTAL RECALL projects offered to him. Unfortunately this second formation also changed because Marion decided to resign.
In the news reported by Splash News mentioned that Marion resign because of conflicting schedules with other projects even though there is a possibility that pregnancy Marion also is one of the considerations of this French actress.
If everything smoothly, Keira Knightley and Robert Pattinson are couples who will certainly continue into the shooting. The plan, shooting will take place in New York and Toronto from May.
Two main role is initially offered on Colin Farell Colin and Marion Cotillard, but later resigned and his position taken over by Robert Pattinson. That said, the reason is because he backed Colin prefers TOTAL RECALL projects offered to him. Unfortunately this second formation also changed because Marion decided to resign.
In the news reported by Splash News mentioned that Marion resign because of conflicting schedules with other projects even though there is a possibility that pregnancy Marion also is one of the considerations of this French actress.
If everything smoothly, Keira Knightley and Robert Pattinson are couples who will certainly continue into the shooting. The plan, shooting will take place in New York and Toronto from May.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
20 Most Beautiful Women in the World
Many Beautiful Women list issued by various agencies and the media. Various magazines and websites each year vying to hold a survey and negotiate internally to determine who the most beautiful woman in the world. TC Candler is one of them.
Since 1990, this website regularly issued a list of The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces. Uniquely, the selection of the women was not based on the survey, and not also based on the popularity of the celebrities. They claim that this list is compiled from hundreds of name celebrities from around the world, unlike other list which usually only contains the names of any Hollywood celebrity.
So no wonder if the list of 100 Most Beautiful Women TC Candler version, often found the names and faces are less familiar. Understandably, the woman is a celebrity who came from countries "number two" such as India, Russia, Israel, and so forth.
This year, for the first time there is a Korean woman who entered. She is Song Hye Gyo, which by the Indonesian public is known through his acting in television series such as Full House. Song Hye Gyo position 18, which is even higher than Megan Fox is only ranked 64th. Beauty Song Hye Gyo touted as "perfect", and maybe his name could be found in the top 10 next year.
Who are the most beautiful women in the world of website options? Here is a list of 20 magnitude.
1. Camilla Belle
2. Emma Watson
3. Tamsin Egerton
4. Leighton Meester
5. Alison Brie
6. Freida Pinto
7. Alice Eve
8. Emily DiDonato
9. Amanda Seyfried
10. Christina Hendricks
11. Kate Beckinsale
12. Marion Cotillard
13. Keira Knightley
14. Natalie Portman
15. Rose Byrne
16. Rihanna
17. January Jones
18. Song Hye Gyo
19. Emily Blunt
20. Rachel Weisz
Since 1990, this website regularly issued a list of The Annual Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces. Uniquely, the selection of the women was not based on the survey, and not also based on the popularity of the celebrities. They claim that this list is compiled from hundreds of name celebrities from around the world, unlike other list which usually only contains the names of any Hollywood celebrity.
So no wonder if the list of 100 Most Beautiful Women TC Candler version, often found the names and faces are less familiar. Understandably, the woman is a celebrity who came from countries "number two" such as India, Russia, Israel, and so forth.
This year, for the first time there is a Korean woman who entered. She is Song Hye Gyo, which by the Indonesian public is known through his acting in television series such as Full House. Song Hye Gyo position 18, which is even higher than Megan Fox is only ranked 64th. Beauty Song Hye Gyo touted as "perfect", and maybe his name could be found in the top 10 next year.
Who are the most beautiful women in the world of website options? Here is a list of 20 magnitude.
1. Camilla Belle
2. Emma Watson
3. Tamsin Egerton
4. Leighton Meester
5. Alison Brie
6. Freida Pinto
7. Alice Eve
8. Emily DiDonato
9. Amanda Seyfried
10. Christina Hendricks
11. Kate Beckinsale
12. Marion Cotillard
13. Keira Knightley
14. Natalie Portman
15. Rose Byrne
16. Rihanna
17. January Jones
18. Song Hye Gyo
19. Emily Blunt
20. Rachel Weisz
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