A Workshop for Peace

If you want to watch the documentary I mentioned yesterday here is a link: A Workshop for Peace Watch the Documentary Film Free Online SnagFilms##. I found it to be very informative. I like the title when you watch the movie you will better understand why.

Enjoy!

Happy United Nations Day!

Today is United Nations Day. It is the day that commemorates the Charter of the United Nations. In light of this we went to the TBL cinemas to watch the documentary "A Workshop for Peace" tonight. The event was hosted by the United Nations in Suriname. Admission was free and open to the public. I thought that many of the Surinamese would take the opportunity to check out a movie for free, but the main viewers were mainly Americans from different organizations.
The documentary shows the story of how the world's greatest architects representing many of the original member nations came together and created an architectural symbol for global Peace. It was very interesting to see the different designs that were presented in the process of finding the design for the building we have today. I've been to New York City several times, but never really went to see the building. Next time I am in New York City I will definitely have to stop by and take a glance of the structure in person.

I brought my camera last night to take pictures, but when I turned it on--battery exhausted. I didn't see the need to bring my video camera. I did start a YouTube channel tonight for SuriTam so I will be bringing my video camera everywhere. Below is a pamphlet they passed out about the United Nations in Suriname. I am glad to have this information, because I think I will inquire on a job with the UN. Feel free to share this information with anyone you know. Maybe you might want to work with the UN in Suriname...You never know!

Hoping for World Peace...

Foto Friday

Harmless? Yes. This lizard is just as docile as the small ones you find  in the patios of Miami. Of course even the most docile creature when threatened or harassed will have to use self-defense. When I first saw it  I thought it was harmful, but later I learned that it would only hurt a fly. 

Little Known Fact

Gopher Snake This snake would probably be killed because it seems harmful, yet it is a non-poisonous snake. It helps reduce the amount of rodents that fester around.  Click here to learn more about snakes

If you were going for a walk in the bushes one day, with a machete in hand (for protection) and you encounter a snake in your path, what would you do?... Kill it right!?! With what? The machete in your hand. Well, recently I learned that is the wrong thing to do if you are in the wrong position, especially if it is poisonous. The first half with the head has a high possibility of jerking forward and biting you. If it is poisonous the venom will still release. The best thing to do is let the snake go, because it is more scared of you than you are of it (no matter how scared you may be). If it is poisonous you can crush the head with the handle of the machete and break its back bone so it doesn't try to come forward to you. Cut it when it seems to be dead (just to make sure). And yes snakes have bones. Only try to kill it if you are in a life-threatening situation. It could be more dangerous for you to kill it than to just let it go on its way.

I did some research before I shared this information. According to MedlinePlus, "Be careful with the head...a snake can actually bite for up to an hour after it's dead (from a reflex)." I really don't want to ever have to test this fact for myself. I do write this for those traveling to the interior of Suriname or just your backyard to let you know how to handle a snake if there is a life-threatening situation that may cause you to kill it.

Staying away from snakes...

Drink of the Day

Among the variety of fruit drinks that are in Suriname, my favorite is Markoesa (Passion Fruit). When I eat the fruit fresh there is a burst of tangy sweet sourness that delights my taste buds. The drink is not as sour, so most people rather the drink. Below is a picture of me enjoying the delightful drink.

Drink: Markoesa
Brand: Coropina
Produced in: Suriname