Citius-Altius-Fortius.......

As the Olympic motto says; "Citius-Altius-Fortius" which translates from Latin to; "Faster-Higher-Stronger," for the next 16 days or so mankind throuhout the world will be ascribed to the BOX to witness the biggest show on earth. Even in architecture, aligning to the olympic spirit, Vitruvius (a Roman architect) was the first who defined the three conditions for good architecture, "Utilitas, firmitas, venustas" or literally translated into strength, utility, and aesthetic effect. As for me, I pray that the world will be more at peace no matter where, should it be in Iraq, Palestine, Chechen and the rest of the world!! miezaris@