I have a terminological problem. I have the “methodology” in mind. The dictionary explains this word for two ways.
First, the methodology is the system of methods or procedures used in any field, for example, the methodology of the historian. In that meaning “methodology” is a branch of logic dealing with the application of its principles in any field of knowledge. We can say about of the “general methodology” or “particular methodology” (the methodology of history, psychology etc.).
On the other hand, the methodology means “the methods of teaching”. In that cause, the methodology is the branch of education dealing with the means and ways of instruction.
In short, we can say that teachers generally aren’t familiar with methodology in its first meaning, because it is of the scientists’ domain. However, teachers have to know methodology as the “methods of teaching”.
I am confused, because in the Polish language has two different terms which describe scientists and teachers skills which we were talking about above.
Finally, is correct a phrase “English teaching methodology?”
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Journal 28 - Larry King's book
Larry King, who has talked with everybody from Mikhail Gorbachev to Michael Jordan, shares his secrets of how communicate effectively in any situation: a cocktail party, in a job interview, or giving a speech etc.
It will be very useful for me, because on next Tuesday, I have a presentation at my class. It is mastery to tell an audience about something interesting during 2 minutes. I will try…because I don’t have a choice. There are only my deliberations, because I know it is a good and very instructive exercise.
I go back (not …come back, it isn’t correct, okay) to King’s book. Larry provides dozens of tips that will help us master the art of conversations in both daily life and professional situations. He shows us how to break the ice with strangers and to say at a wedding or a funeral. Larry shows how we can sell ourselves to a prospective employee. These kinds of specific skills are important at present, because a competition on the job market is becoming harder and harder.
Larry’s book is illustrated with a wealth of examples from his own experience. Finally, Larry shares his keys to successful public speaking. I think that each presentation is one of them.
Larry King is famous around the world as a master of good talk. I haven’t known Larry before I didn’t borrow his book. Sorry, I watch TV programs very seldom. It is my fault. My wife knows Larry from his TV programs.
I recommend all my friends to read this book. It consists of 220 pages and vocabularies aren’t too difficult.
It will be very useful for me, because on next Tuesday, I have a presentation at my class. It is mastery to tell an audience about something interesting during 2 minutes. I will try…because I don’t have a choice. There are only my deliberations, because I know it is a good and very instructive exercise.
I go back (not …come back, it isn’t correct, okay) to King’s book. Larry provides dozens of tips that will help us master the art of conversations in both daily life and professional situations. He shows us how to break the ice with strangers and to say at a wedding or a funeral. Larry shows how we can sell ourselves to a prospective employee. These kinds of specific skills are important at present, because a competition on the job market is becoming harder and harder.
Larry’s book is illustrated with a wealth of examples from his own experience. Finally, Larry shares his keys to successful public speaking. I think that each presentation is one of them.
Larry King is famous around the world as a master of good talk. I haven’t known Larry before I didn’t borrow his book. Sorry, I watch TV programs very seldom. It is my fault. My wife knows Larry from his TV programs.
I recommend all my friends to read this book. It consists of 220 pages and vocabularies aren’t too difficult.
Journal 27 - The communication skills
I have just borrowed an interesting book from the East Meadow public library. The title of this book is How to talk to anyone, anytime, anywhere. The secrets of good communication by Larry King with Bill Gilbert, 1994.
The communication skills are very important in private and professional lives. Many years ago, in my country the Polish school system didn’t care about these kinds of skills. The previous political system had established that if some one stayed lower at the social hierarchy should have listened to somebody who stayed upper and had to be obedient.
Of course, I simplify that social pattern but the main idea is expressed. Right now, the situation is a totally different and the book market too. The Polish book market has released many interesting books, especially for the young people, how to communicate more confidently and effectively. Of course, these are editions translated from English to Polish, because the Polish authors only began to prepare these kinds of books.
Before the year 1989, the Polish educational system was very strict. Teachers, especially at high schools, were despotic sometimes. Right now, the situation turned on to extremely different direction. It can be a topic for a separate journal.
In the next journal, I will go back to King’s book. I am sorry that my writing isn’t coherent.
The communication skills are very important in private and professional lives. Many years ago, in my country the Polish school system didn’t care about these kinds of skills. The previous political system had established that if some one stayed lower at the social hierarchy should have listened to somebody who stayed upper and had to be obedient.
Of course, I simplify that social pattern but the main idea is expressed. Right now, the situation is a totally different and the book market too. The Polish book market has released many interesting books, especially for the young people, how to communicate more confidently and effectively. Of course, these are editions translated from English to Polish, because the Polish authors only began to prepare these kinds of books.
Before the year 1989, the Polish educational system was very strict. Teachers, especially at high schools, were despotic sometimes. Right now, the situation turned on to extremely different direction. It can be a topic for a separate journal.
In the next journal, I will go back to King’s book. I am sorry that my writing isn’t coherent.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Journal 26 - Chancellor Angela Merkel as Europe's Step-Mother
Chancellor Angela Merkel has presented as Europe's Step-Mother.
The Polish weekly Wprost has gotten in trouble in Germany. The weekly cover depicts the chancellor breat feeding the Kaczynski twins; the Polish president and the prime minister.
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski is sucking on the left, President Lech Kaczynski has attached himself to the right.
I consider that my explanation is comprehensive enough.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Journal 25 - Gordon Brown as Tony Blair's successor
I have written in my journal that the British Prime Minister Tony Blair will leave his office in June. Blair’s successor will be Gordon Brown. He is a leading Labor Party politician in the United Kingdom. He is the country’s chief financial officer. Brown became Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1997. In 1983, he was elected to the House of Commons. Gordon Brown quickly established a reputation as a hardworking and effective representative. In 1994, John Smith suddenly passed away. At that time, many believed that Gordon should lead the party. Tony Blair became Labor’s leader. Brown decided to stand aside from the contest. At present, his time is coming.
James Gordon Brown, 51, graduated from Edinburgh University. He earned a Ph.D. in economy. Brown pursued a career as a university lecturer and a journalist.
James Gordon Brown, 51, graduated from Edinburgh University. He earned a Ph.D. in economy. Brown pursued a career as a university lecturer and a journalist.
Journal 24 - Tony Blair the British Prime Minister to step down in June
We were talking about France in the previous journals. Right now, we can take a trip from France to the Great Britain through Canal La Manche.
Tony Blair, an outgoing British leader, is the England Prime Minister. Blair’s premiership has been dominated by his unpopular decision to join the 3003 invasion of Iraq. Blair arrived in Iraq two weeks ago for his seventh, and final, visit as a prime minister. Blair was making an unannounced visit before he steps down from office on June 1. The British Prime Minister wants to reassure Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki that he can still count on British support.
Tony Blair, an outgoing British leader, is the England Prime Minister. Blair’s premiership has been dominated by his unpopular decision to join the 3003 invasion of Iraq. Blair arrived in Iraq two weeks ago for his seventh, and final, visit as a prime minister. Blair was making an unannounced visit before he steps down from office on June 1. The British Prime Minister wants to reassure Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki that he can still count on British support.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Journal 23 - Disinterestedness and religiousness
Disinterestedness and religiousness aren’t only determined by the environment, how many people consider until now. Laura Koenig from University of Minnesota researched the activities of adult twins. Koenig discovered that disinterestedness and religiousness don’t usually occur together. Koenig considers that they are qualified socially and genetically.
On the other hand, Laura Koenig affirms that the common point of view that religious people behave more disinterestedly, because they became shaped in this way, didn’t come true. Some religious people don’t act disinterestedly. However, many irreligious people act just disinterestedly.
For me, especially the second statement is very interesting and instructive.
I am not sure, that I clearly explained that point of view. I think that the word disinterestedness is OK. But is not sure the meaning in English the world disinterestedly. I know that if I use the word disinterest in English value my activity, it means that I am not interested in it, I don’t care about it or I do not take it seriously. I can treat with disinterest something what is trivial to me.
By disinterestedly activity, I understand this kind of activity which doesn’t give me benefits; exactly, I don’t expect any profits.
On the other hand, Laura Koenig affirms that the common point of view that religious people behave more disinterestedly, because they became shaped in this way, didn’t come true. Some religious people don’t act disinterestedly. However, many irreligious people act just disinterestedly.
For me, especially the second statement is very interesting and instructive.
I am not sure, that I clearly explained that point of view. I think that the word disinterestedness is OK. But is not sure the meaning in English the world disinterestedly. I know that if I use the word disinterest in English value my activity, it means that I am not interested in it, I don’t care about it or I do not take it seriously. I can treat with disinterest something what is trivial to me.
By disinterestedly activity, I understand this kind of activity which doesn’t give me benefits; exactly, I don’t expect any profits.
Journal 22 - Factors of development of the personality; my personal scribble
The unit 8 untitled The Twin Question: Nature or Nurture? placed in the handbook Focus on Grammar and Integrated Skills approach, third edition, 2006, provoked me to express my point o view about factors of development of the personality. In the mentioned article author described two main factors: nature and nurture. The term nurture is implied by the author as to rear, bring up, care for, foster and train.
I consider that we have more factors which create our personality. There are: inborn traits (heredity), environment (natural and social), education (author’s nurture), and own activity.
It is a banal statement that people are different. What determinate a development of the personality? Scientists didn’t agree in this matter. Some of them consider that a development of the personality is determined by genetic equipment. It was the nativistic theory. The opponents stated that the most important is an environment. They represented the sociologic theory. These two theories were extremely different and unilateral. Only two examples: the French lady Edith Piaf was born in slumps and she became one of the most famous singers in the world. Taras Shevchenko was born in the slave family, but he became the most remarkable poet in Ukrainian history.
Followers of both above theories were trying to reconcile followers of the third theory. Its name is the theory of the convergence. It overcame faults of the both previous theories, exactly “surmount”. It’s the more adequate term, because “surmount” has a different meaning than the word “combine”. How I said, the third theory isn’t a simple sum of both previous. The convergence theory says that the development of the personality is determined by genetic equipment and an environment.
The next factors which decide “who we are” or “who is who” are: education and our individual activity. About these two factors we can prepare the next journal.
I consider that we have more factors which create our personality. There are: inborn traits (heredity), environment (natural and social), education (author’s nurture), and own activity.
It is a banal statement that people are different. What determinate a development of the personality? Scientists didn’t agree in this matter. Some of them consider that a development of the personality is determined by genetic equipment. It was the nativistic theory. The opponents stated that the most important is an environment. They represented the sociologic theory. These two theories were extremely different and unilateral. Only two examples: the French lady Edith Piaf was born in slumps and she became one of the most famous singers in the world. Taras Shevchenko was born in the slave family, but he became the most remarkable poet in Ukrainian history.
Followers of both above theories were trying to reconcile followers of the third theory. Its name is the theory of the convergence. It overcame faults of the both previous theories, exactly “surmount”. It’s the more adequate term, because “surmount” has a different meaning than the word “combine”. How I said, the third theory isn’t a simple sum of both previous. The convergence theory says that the development of the personality is determined by genetic equipment and an environment.
The next factors which decide “who we are” or “who is who” are: education and our individual activity. About these two factors we can prepare the next journal.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Journal 21 - Obama promises to help poor families
Two days before Father’s Day, Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, presented a plan for lifting up poor families. This Illinois senator, as a child had little contact with his African father except occasional letters. He understands the difficulties of growing up without a father. He without support from his father had a difficult time with his mother.
Nowadays, as a presidential candidate delivered his first major speech focusing on poverty in America. He considers that problem is particularly present among African-American families, because to many black men simply cannot afford to raise a family. Obama noted that more than half of African-American children grow up in homes without two parents.
Nowadays, as a presidential candidate delivered his first major speech focusing on poverty in America. He considers that problem is particularly present among African-American families, because to many black men simply cannot afford to raise a family. Obama noted that more than half of African-American children grow up in homes without two parents.
Journal 20 - About my father a few more warm words
My father was like a wind in my sail. He inspired me to soar higher and higher. He was someone whom I loved and looked up to. He had always inspired me. His actions had always spoken louder than words.
Today, in the Father’s Day, I am thanking God that He gave me that unusual man as my father. I believed that my father is in heaven and he prays to God about my prosperity.
Today, in the Father’s Day, I am thanking God that He gave me that unusual man as my father. I believed that my father is in heaven and he prays to God about my prosperity.
Journal 19 - Reminiscence about my father
My father’s name was Wasyl. It is a Slavic name. He passed away 35 years ago. I remember him with great clarity.
I loved my father. In his presence, I remember that he took care of me, especially when I was in trouble. He always helped me, when I waded into my life. He was my lifeguard. He was able to make a way out of no way. He was as gentle as lamb and tough as a lion when he had to be. He loved my mom and surely provided for his family. He was able to make things possible when they seemed impossible. My father was a very energetic and nervous sometimes. But this last trait added him of charm.
My family began a new life, when we moved to the northeastern Poland after WW II. I those days, my father was 52, but he had an enough power and built a new life for my family. My father was a farmer. He wasn’t a well educated person; however he together with mom supported my motivation to earn higher education.
I am reminiscence my parents with the great gratitude. They give me life and cared about provided my needs for whole their lives.
I loved my father. In his presence, I remember that he took care of me, especially when I was in trouble. He always helped me, when I waded into my life. He was my lifeguard. He was able to make a way out of no way. He was as gentle as lamb and tough as a lion when he had to be. He loved my mom and surely provided for his family. He was able to make things possible when they seemed impossible. My father was a very energetic and nervous sometimes. But this last trait added him of charm.
My family began a new life, when we moved to the northeastern Poland after WW II. I those days, my father was 52, but he had an enough power and built a new life for my family. My father was a farmer. He wasn’t a well educated person; however he together with mom supported my motivation to earn higher education.
I am reminiscence my parents with the great gratitude. They give me life and cared about provided my needs for whole their lives.
Journal 18 - Father's Day
Today, is June 17,2007, the people of many countries express gratitude and appreciation for their fathers. In the United States and Canada, Father’s day falls on the third Sunday in June. Father’s day was set a special day to honor fathers in 1909 by lady Sonora Lousie Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington. She wanted to honor her father, William Jackson Smart. Smart’s wife died in 1898, and he raised their six children on his own. Through Sonora Dodd’s efforts, Spokane celebrated the first Father’s Day on June 19, 1910. Over years, many resolutions make the day an official national holiday.
Finally, in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed Father’s Day into law.
Finally, in 1972, President Richard Nixon signed Father’s Day into law.
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Journal 17 - My first presentation in the Summer Semester
Today is Tuesday, June 12, 2007. We had our first presentation. My classmates spoke very well. I still cannot speak fluently. I am irritated when I have to speak in English. It is so strange, because I lectured for many years. Sometimes, it was in the front of 100 or more students. It is no performance of the reason , but deficiency of skills in English.
I have to work more. My last chance is in this semester. I am awake to my deficiency in English. I have great teachers and very friendly classmates. I feel well in my class. I cannot give up! I haven’t written about my topic of my presentation. I will try to do it in my next journal. OK? Stay well, because the midnight is coming.
I have to work more. My last chance is in this semester. I am awake to my deficiency in English. I have great teachers and very friendly classmates. I feel well in my class. I cannot give up! I haven’t written about my topic of my presentation. I will try to do it in my next journal. OK? Stay well, because the midnight is coming.
Journal 16 -Colin Powell supports the presidential candidate Barack Obama
Colin Powell, 70, will be advise democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on foreign policy matters.
Powell served in the administrations of two Republican presidents. He served as the United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005. He was first African American who held this post.
Colin Powell has met twice with Obama, who is the Illinois senator. Powell said that he isn’t at all interested in a political career, but he always keeps his eyes and ears open to requests for service. Powel stated that he intends to support the best person that he can find. He added that Obama will lead the USA for the 8 years beginning in January of 2009.
I have read a few books about Powell, which I borrowed from the Children Department at the public library in Hempstead.
Powell served in the administrations of two Republican presidents. He served as the United States secretary of state from 2001 to 2005. He was first African American who held this post.
Colin Powell has met twice with Obama, who is the Illinois senator. Powell said that he isn’t at all interested in a political career, but he always keeps his eyes and ears open to requests for service. Powel stated that he intends to support the best person that he can find. He added that Obama will lead the USA for the 8 years beginning in January of 2009.
I have read a few books about Powell, which I borrowed from the Children Department at the public library in Hempstead.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Journal 15 - Francois Fillon - newly appointed French Prime Minister
French President Nicolas Sarkozy appointed Francois Fillon as prime minister. Francois Fillon was born in 1954 in northwestern France. He represented this region as a National Assembly lawmaker and as a senator. He studied political science and law; he obtained a doctorate.
Fillon is known as an efficient four-time minister. He served as higher education minister (1993-1995), minister for postal services and communications (1995-1997), as social affairs minister (2002-2004), and education minister (2004-2005).
Fillon became an ally of Sarkozy and helped him to win an election campaign in May. He is married and has five children. Fillon’s temperament is the opposite of Sarkozy’s lively and untiring one.
The French trade unions know Fillon from negotiations as a man who is open to dialogue. Fillon promised to defend the heritage and identity of France. He said that 60 million French people must remain united.
Fillon is known as an efficient four-time minister. He served as higher education minister (1993-1995), minister for postal services and communications (1995-1997), as social affairs minister (2002-2004), and education minister (2004-2005).
Fillon became an ally of Sarkozy and helped him to win an election campaign in May. He is married and has five children. Fillon’s temperament is the opposite of Sarkozy’s lively and untiring one.
The French trade unions know Fillon from negotiations as a man who is open to dialogue. Fillon promised to defend the heritage and identity of France. He said that 60 million French people must remain united.
Journal 14 - Bernard Kouchner as a politician
Bernard Kouchner was the Minister of State under various officials from 1988 to 1991. In the following year, he became Minister of Health. From there, he continued, becoming a member of the European Parliament and President of the Committee on Development and Cooperation in 1994 (and still is). Finally, in July of 1994, he became the Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations and head of the UN Mission in Kosovo.
Most recently, Kouchner has stepped up to the platform on his opinions of the Iraq War. He, as most Frenchmen, was against the idea of entering to Iraq. On the other hand, he considers that, “Saddam Hussein was perhaps the most bloodthirsty dictator after Hitler and Stalin”.
Kouchner married a French media superstar named Christine Okrent; they have four children. He has had success with the media, and high popularity in the polls. Kouchner wasn’t ever a humble man. He has hailed the inventor of Humanitarian Intervention. Kouchner’s motto is: if people are in trouble, it is our duty to help them out no matter what. He describes his political attitude as the following, “My political stand is to put forward the national interest of all”.
Most recently, Kouchner has stepped up to the platform on his opinions of the Iraq War. He, as most Frenchmen, was against the idea of entering to Iraq. On the other hand, he considers that, “Saddam Hussein was perhaps the most bloodthirsty dictator after Hitler and Stalin”.
Kouchner married a French media superstar named Christine Okrent; they have four children. He has had success with the media, and high popularity in the polls. Kouchner wasn’t ever a humble man. He has hailed the inventor of Humanitarian Intervention. Kouchner’s motto is: if people are in trouble, it is our duty to help them out no matter what. He describes his political attitude as the following, “My political stand is to put forward the national interest of all”.
Journal 13 - Socialist Bernard Kouchner - a member Sarkozy's Cabinet
Bernard Kouchner, 67, is a gastroenterologist from Paris. He has written six books and revolutionized humanitarism throughout the world. In 1968, he assisted Biafra in famine. The Republic of Biafra was a short-lived secessionist state in southern Nigeria. It existed from May 1967 to January 1970. In 1970, he co-founded the Doctors without Borders, which was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 and Medicines of the World in the next decade. Kouchner, during the remaining 1980s, organized several operations: “A boat for Vietnam”, boat for Lebanon and a plane for the refugees from El Salvardor. The most famous of the operations, he led in this time, was Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. In this case, he even assisted in carrying bags of rice to the people.
Bernard Kouchner ran on the political arena as a member of the Socialist Party. I will write about his political activity in the next journal.
Bernard Kouchner ran on the political arena as a member of the Socialist Party. I will write about his political activity in the next journal.
Journal 12 - President Nicolas Sarkozy named his Cabinet
Sarkozy’s Cabinet was trimmed to 15 ministers. I will make some comments on that Cabinet. The former defense minister was named as interior minister, and Sarkozy’s campaign advisor was appointed the head of the Justice Ministry. The former education ministry was split in two: ministry for research and ministry for higher education. However, the sport and health ministries were fused. Sarkozy created a new ministry of Immigration, Integration, and National Identity. The president named longtime friend, Brice Hortefeux, to lead this important ministry.
It is very interesting and a little strange, that Sarkozy has offered cabinet posts to several senior Socialists who campaigned against him. Most spectacular is that Sarkozy appointed Bernard Kouchner. He is a very interesting man. I will write about him in my next journal.
It is very interesting and a little strange, that Sarkozy has offered cabinet posts to several senior Socialists who campaigned against him. Most spectacular is that Sarkozy appointed Bernard Kouchner. He is a very interesting man. I will write about him in my next journal.
Journal 11 - The new French president has ambitious plans
Nicolas Sarkozy plans to waste no time pushing through a weighty package of pro-market, anti-crime and immigrant reforms. But at first, Sarkozy’s party will have to battle for a majority in parliament in a new election next month. This win will give Sarkozy a strong mandate for his vision of France’s future. However, Sarkozy’s task will not be easy. Sarkozy is conscious, that he will have to face resistance from powerful unions. They want to make it easier for companies to hire and fire employees.
Sarkozy will take over power from outgoing leader Jacques Chirac on May 16; his government would be installed May 19 or 20. Violence scattered around France on election night. It is a probability that Arab and African’s immigrants and their French-born children, can erupt again because of Sakrozy’s victory. They remember that the president-elect labeled those responsible for rioting in 2005 as scum. They will not forget the abrasive style which the son of Hungarian refugee presented. Late Sunday, small bands of youth’s hurled stones at police at the Place de la Bastille, in Paris. The police volleyed with tear gas. Sakrozy said that he wants to be president, “of all the French, without exception”.
Sarkozy will take over power from outgoing leader Jacques Chirac on May 16; his government would be installed May 19 or 20. Violence scattered around France on election night. It is a probability that Arab and African’s immigrants and their French-born children, can erupt again because of Sakrozy’s victory. They remember that the president-elect labeled those responsible for rioting in 2005 as scum. They will not forget the abrasive style which the son of Hungarian refugee presented. Late Sunday, small bands of youth’s hurled stones at police at the Place de la Bastille, in Paris. The police volleyed with tear gas. Sakrozy said that he wants to be president, “of all the French, without exception”.
Journal 10 - The new French president and French global politics
Nicolas Sarkozy promises that France will come back to Europe, and he called the USA a friend. Conservative Sarkozy, in his first speech after he won the French presidential electon, urged Frenchmen to unite around change and against intolerance. He made it understood that France will be a strong partner for the USA, which he called a friend. Simultaneously, Sarkozy urged America to lead the fight against climate change. He stressed that this issue would be a priority for France. Sarkozy said, “A great nation, like the United States, has a duty not warning but to take the lead in this battle, because the fate of the whole of humanity is at stake”. Sarkozy stated that the USA can count on France's friendship, but he added that friendship means that friends can have different opinions.
I would like to remind that he USA …and Australia didn’t sign Kioto’s Agreement; it can be a topic for a separate journal. Sarkozy reiterated France’s commitment to Europe, he stressed that he was pro-European for all his life.
Contemporarily, he said that the European Union must pay more attention to the fears of its member countries. Skarkozy called, “France is back in Europe today”. Also, Sarkozy called for the French to respect the ideas of defeated Segolene Royal.
I would like to remind that he USA …and Australia didn’t sign Kioto’s Agreement; it can be a topic for a separate journal. Sarkozy reiterated France’s commitment to Europe, he stressed that he was pro-European for all his life.
Contemporarily, he said that the European Union must pay more attention to the fears of its member countries. Skarkozy called, “France is back in Europe today”. Also, Sarkozy called for the French to respect the ideas of defeated Segolene Royal.
Journal 09 - Nicolas Sarkozy became the French president
Who is this politician? The next few journals I have devoted to that man.
France plays an important role in the European Union. The French president is an important figure in European and global politics.
Nicolas Sarkozy is the leader of the Union for a Popular Movement. It is a moderately conservative political party. He supports economic and social reforms; he is an advocate of tough policy on crime and immigration.
Nicolas Sarcozy was born in 1955, in Paris. His father was an immigrant from Hungary, and his mother was of Greek Jewish ancestry. He earned degrees in political science and law. From 1983 to 2000, Sarcozy served as a mayor in the town near Paris. Sarkozy has rich political experience, because he served in various posts in the French National Assembly. He was minister for the budget, minister of communication; also, minister of the economy, finance, and minister of the interior and land management. “Sarkozy defeated Socialist Segolene Royal by 53.06 percent to 46.96 percent, with 84 percent voter turnout.
rcent to 46.96 percent, with 84 percent voter turnout.
France plays an important role in the European Union. The French president is an important figure in European and global politics.
Nicolas Sarkozy is the leader of the Union for a Popular Movement. It is a moderately conservative political party. He supports economic and social reforms; he is an advocate of tough policy on crime and immigration.
Nicolas Sarcozy was born in 1955, in Paris. His father was an immigrant from Hungary, and his mother was of Greek Jewish ancestry. He earned degrees in political science and law. From 1983 to 2000, Sarcozy served as a mayor in the town near Paris. Sarkozy has rich political experience, because he served in various posts in the French National Assembly. He was minister for the budget, minister of communication; also, minister of the economy, finance, and minister of the interior and land management. “Sarkozy defeated Socialist Segolene Royal by 53.06 percent to 46.96 percent, with 84 percent voter turnout.
rcent to 46.96 percent, with 84 percent voter turnout.
Journal 08 - Experiencing political events by Americans and Russians - the additional remarks to journals about Reagan
I consider that Americans and Russians experience the political events experience in a different ways. My scientific curator in Moscow, a remarkable Soviet scholar in History of Education, narrated me below story.
One Soviet professor visited the USA shortly after Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. When this scientist returned to the Soviet Union, his comrades asked him like Americans experienced this tragic event. The Soviet thinker answered that Americans were interested mainly in who will be their next president and what will be his idea regarding…taxes.
I only repeated this story which I heard many years ago. I know that is a big simplification. On the other hand, we should remember that Americans and Russians attitudes in the face of death are totally different; the Slavic people declare different “philosophy of death” than Americans. In short, Americans are more practical attitudes in this matter. But, it could be a topic for particular journal or essay even.
One Soviet professor visited the USA shortly after Kennedy’s assassination in 1963. When this scientist returned to the Soviet Union, his comrades asked him like Americans experienced this tragic event. The Soviet thinker answered that Americans were interested mainly in who will be their next president and what will be his idea regarding…taxes.
I only repeated this story which I heard many years ago. I know that is a big simplification. On the other hand, we should remember that Americans and Russians attitudes in the face of death are totally different; the Slavic people declare different “philosophy of death” than Americans. In short, Americans are more practical attitudes in this matter. But, it could be a topic for particular journal or essay even.
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Journal 07 - By Michael Reagan - Regan's son
I remember with great clarity my father’s emotion when Nelle Reagan, my grandmother passed away. Until today I didn’t understand the feeling of loss and pain which comes when a parent leaves you. For this reason I will not be making any public statements at this time.
I pray that as America reflects the passing of my Dad, they will remember a man of integrity, conviction and good humor that changed America and the world for the better. He would modestly say the credit goes to others, but I believe the credit is his.
What I will remember is a man that changed my life. He was always there for me when I needed him. He had a way of putting everything into perspective, and I believe that his determination and perseverance came from his relationship with the Lord. He played an important role in pointing me to God.
I am secure in the knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in heaven. The greatest gift my father ever gave me was the simple knowledge that I would see him in heaven one day.
I pray that as America reflects the passing of my Dad, they will remember a man of integrity, conviction and good humor that changed America and the world for the better. He would modestly say the credit goes to others, but I believe the credit is his.
What I will remember is a man that changed my life. He was always there for me when I needed him. He had a way of putting everything into perspective, and I believe that his determination and perseverance came from his relationship with the Lord. He played an important role in pointing me to God.
I am secure in the knowledge that he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in heaven. The greatest gift my father ever gave me was the simple knowledge that I would see him in heaven one day.
Journal 06 - My reminiscence about Reagan's visit in the Soviet Union
I remember Reagan’s visit in the Soviet Union with great clarity. It was May 1988. I lived seasonally in the Soviet capital, Moscow.
The American president landed on the airport Sheremietievo. During the first interview, one Soviet journalist suddenly asked the American president, “Mr. President, you said that the Soviet Union is an “evil empire”. Could you repeat it today here?” Ronald Reagan calmly replied, “Yes, I said it, but it was at totally different circumstances. Today, I am coming to my friend President Mikhail Gorbachev and the friendly Soviet people”.
It was interesting, that though enemy propaganda the Soviet society welcomed the American president enthusiastically. However, Russians torment by regime didn’t lose their sense of common.
The American president landed on the airport Sheremietievo. During the first interview, one Soviet journalist suddenly asked the American president, “Mr. President, you said that the Soviet Union is an “evil empire”. Could you repeat it today here?” Ronald Reagan calmly replied, “Yes, I said it, but it was at totally different circumstances. Today, I am coming to my friend President Mikhail Gorbachev and the friendly Soviet people”.
It was interesting, that though enemy propaganda the Soviet society welcomed the American president enthusiastically. However, Russians torment by regime didn’t lose their sense of common.
Journal 05 - The man who defeated the Evil Empire
I consider that Ronald Reagan was one of the most remarkable the American presidents. He held an office from 1981 to 1989. In foreign politics, Reagan’s main goal was to fight against communism. He first called the Soviet Union the “evil empire” and repeated this name many times, later.
President Reagan met with Pope John Paul II a few times. The American president wasn’t Catholic, but he put into practice the Pope’s teaching regarding human freedom.
In 1988, President R. Reagan met with Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow. They signed a few many important treaties. Poles remember that the American president encouraged them, and financially supported the Polish Solidarity. It was the first independent trade union in Eastern Europe. Poland appreciated Reagan’s help in those difficult times.
President Ronald Reagan was the Republican. Many Americans consider that he took care about the rich, only. I don’t have a clear view on this matter; however I know the Republican Party political credo. I remembered Reagan as a strong man and a determined politician. Many politicians are still convinced, that Reagan’s Star Wars caused that the Soviet economy got out of breath and finally…died. I think that it is true. In result, it was one of many reasons that communism collapsed in the Soviet Union.
President Reagan met with Pope John Paul II a few times. The American president wasn’t Catholic, but he put into practice the Pope’s teaching regarding human freedom.
In 1988, President R. Reagan met with Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow. They signed a few many important treaties. Poles remember that the American president encouraged them, and financially supported the Polish Solidarity. It was the first independent trade union in Eastern Europe. Poland appreciated Reagan’s help in those difficult times.
President Ronald Reagan was the Republican. Many Americans consider that he took care about the rich, only. I don’t have a clear view on this matter; however I know the Republican Party political credo. I remembered Reagan as a strong man and a determined politician. Many politicians are still convinced, that Reagan’s Star Wars caused that the Soviet economy got out of breath and finally…died. I think that it is true. In result, it was one of many reasons that communism collapsed in the Soviet Union.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Journal 04 - President R. Reagan passed away 3 years ago
Today is June 5, 2007. The American president, Ronald Reagan, passed away on June 5,2004. He was 93. President R. Reagan is fondly remembered in Poland for his support of the anti-communist “Solidarity” movement. During the period of martial law, imposed by the Polish communist authorities in 1981, Reagan supported the Polish people aspirations to be free.
After fell of communism, Krakow made Reagan an honorary resident in recognition of the part he played in the system’s collapse.
After fell of communism, Krakow made Reagan an honorary resident in recognition of the part he played in the system’s collapse.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Journal 03 - Why Wolfowitz leaves his position?
Wolfowitz leaves his lucrative position probably for many reasons. One of them is Wolfowitz’s girlfriend. Wolfowitz was forced out after a special bank panel found. It showed that he broke bank rules by arranging a compensation packet for his girlfriend. Wolfowitz’s girlfriend, Shaka Riza, is a bank employee. Controversy around this event caused the staff revolt. In turn, it became of reason tension between the USA and European World Bank’s members.
The Polish proverb says, “If you don’t know what’s up” or, “What’s the matter?”, it’s probably a woman or money problem. In the examine case the both problems appeared simultaneously. On the other hand, some thinkers consider that the world is governed by men who are ruling by women.
I don’t know exactly if it is true because I didn’t research this problem…yet, and my life experience on this area isn’t reach. I have written about the World Bank’s heads: outgoing Wolfowitz and future Zoellick. In my next journal, I will write about the World Bank which plays important role in the global economy.
Note: This text was prepared before Anita's comment to my previous journal
The Polish proverb says, “If you don’t know what’s up” or, “What’s the matter?”, it’s probably a woman or money problem. In the examine case the both problems appeared simultaneously. On the other hand, some thinkers consider that the world is governed by men who are ruling by women.
I don’t know exactly if it is true because I didn’t research this problem…yet, and my life experience on this area isn’t reach. I have written about the World Bank’s heads: outgoing Wolfowitz and future Zoellick. In my next journal, I will write about the World Bank which plays important role in the global economy.
Note: This text was prepared before Anita's comment to my previous journal
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Journal 02 - Robert Zoellick aspires to the position of the World Bank president
Paul Wolfowitz, the present head of the World Bank, is outgoing. His resignation is effective June 30. President G. Bush picked Robert Zoellick as Wolfowitz’s successor. R. Zoellick, 53, has a lot of experience in foreign and economic policy in the administrations of three Republican presidents.
R. Zoellick has to be approved by the World Bank’s 24-member board. He is now a vice chairman at Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs. Zoellick’s selection provoked far less controversies when Bush chose Wolfowitz; then the Pentagon’s number two official.
The big challenges are waiting for the new the World Bank’s head. Zoellick will have to rebuild credibility inside the institution and with its member countries. It will not be easy. Many economists esteem that the World Bank isn’t in good condition.
In based on his experience, I consider that Zoellick should manage the new tasks. He for the last 30 years held important posts in government, business and higher education.
President G. Bush recommending Zoellick on the new position said, “In short, it would probably be easier to list all the jobs Bob hasn’t had”.
In my next journal, I will try to answer why Wolfowitz is leaving his lucrative position.
R. Zoellick has to be approved by the World Bank’s 24-member board. He is now a vice chairman at Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs. Zoellick’s selection provoked far less controversies when Bush chose Wolfowitz; then the Pentagon’s number two official.
The big challenges are waiting for the new the World Bank’s head. Zoellick will have to rebuild credibility inside the institution and with its member countries. It will not be easy. Many economists esteem that the World Bank isn’t in good condition.
In based on his experience, I consider that Zoellick should manage the new tasks. He for the last 30 years held important posts in government, business and higher education.
President G. Bush recommending Zoellick on the new position said, “In short, it would probably be easier to list all the jobs Bob hasn’t had”.
In my next journal, I will try to answer why Wolfowitz is leaving his lucrative position.
Journal 01 - About my journals
I am starting my new journal’s blog. I would like to definite my credo. I don’t like to write about my daily activity….home, school, work etc. It could be not interesting. I am sorry; maybe my life is too routine and boring.
I will write about global politics, history, geography, remarkable people, moral problems and many different interesting things. In the USA, which is second fatherland for many of us, and in the whole world, every day happen many interesting things. For example, France has the new president, the World Bank will have a new head, and Russia wants to keep an emperor position … Isn’t it exciting?
I sincerely welcome my teacher Anita and my classmates to my blog. I love journals. Do you like this kind of expression? Let’s go improve our skills in English by writing journals. See you soon.
Best regards,
Stefan
I will write about global politics, history, geography, remarkable people, moral problems and many different interesting things. In the USA, which is second fatherland for many of us, and in the whole world, every day happen many interesting things. For example, France has the new president, the World Bank will have a new head, and Russia wants to keep an emperor position … Isn’t it exciting?
I sincerely welcome my teacher Anita and my classmates to my blog. I love journals. Do you like this kind of expression? Let’s go improve our skills in English by writing journals. See you soon.
Best regards,
Stefan
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