Journal 67 – The Italian poet with a camera passed away
Today is date July 31, 2007. Michelangelo Antonioni, one of Italy’s most famous and influential film-makers, passed away in Rome. He was 94. Some consider that he was the cinematic father of modern alienation. Critics state that Antonioni’s best films The Adventure, 1960, and The Nigth, 1960, concern people who have lost their purpose in life despite financial success. I am interested in this problem. At the present, many people suffer for these reasons. I would like to see these movies.
Antonioni has achieved international acclaim with Blow-Up, 1966, and his first English language film The Passenger, 1975.
I didn’t know Michelangelo Antonioni before.
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
Journal 66 – Ingmar Bergman passed away
Today, on July 30,2007, Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, passed away at the age of 89.Bergman died at his home in Faro, Sweden. A cause of death is unknown. Woody Allen said in a 70th Bergman’s birthday, that Bergmann was probably the greatest film artist since the invention of the motion picture camera.
Bergman became famous for his complex studies of guilt, morality, and religious faith. Most of his films are highly symbolic. Bergman’s the most acclaimed films include Smiles of a Summer Night, Virgin Spring, Fanny Alexander and The Magic Lantern. The last of them has an autobiographic character.
Today, on July 30,2007, Swedish director Ingmar Bergman, passed away at the age of 89.Bergman died at his home in Faro, Sweden. A cause of death is unknown. Woody Allen said in a 70th Bergman’s birthday, that Bergmann was probably the greatest film artist since the invention of the motion picture camera.
Bergman became famous for his complex studies of guilt, morality, and religious faith. Most of his films are highly symbolic. Bergman’s the most acclaimed films include Smiles of a Summer Night, Virgin Spring, Fanny Alexander and The Magic Lantern. The last of them has an autobiographic character.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Journal 65 – Gordon Brown visits the USA
Prime Minister Gordon Brown traveled to the United States on Sunday. Gordon Brown makes his first visit to the USA as a British new leader. Brown’s predecessor, Tony Blair, was often accused at home of being too compliant with the policies of President George Bush. Some analysts have urged Brown to be more like Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill. They both had close ties with the USA, but reminded frank about own policies.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in the USA with British foreign secretary David Miliband. Bush met Gordon and they exchanged small talk.
I have written about Gordon Brown in the journal 25.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown traveled to the United States on Sunday. Gordon Brown makes his first visit to the USA as a British new leader. Brown’s predecessor, Tony Blair, was often accused at home of being too compliant with the policies of President George Bush. Some analysts have urged Brown to be more like Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill. They both had close ties with the USA, but reminded frank about own policies.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown arrived in the USA with British foreign secretary David Miliband. Bush met Gordon and they exchanged small talk.
I have written about Gordon Brown in the journal 25.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Journal 64 - Mentally illness more and more popular nowadays
We are observing more and more the mentally ill people. I am convinced that many factors decide about this situation. One of them is more stressful and complicated life than it was a few decades ago. Our civilization very accelerated. A few decades ago our life was more stable. Right now, the young people have to undertake many new challenges which my generation didn’t experience. No one doesn’t prepare youth to a new situation. A school always was out-of-date; life was going before it.
In the past, families undertook the most educational duties. Right now, parents are very busy and they don’t have a time to care of about their children. Each next generation is smarter than previous, but the young people have more emotional deficits than their equals a few decades ago. What in the future will be? Who knows it? I think that many developed societies in the present world aren’t conscious this situation. Some scientists are warning about the future, but I have feeling that nobody hears their voices.
We are observing more and more the mentally ill people. I am convinced that many factors decide about this situation. One of them is more stressful and complicated life than it was a few decades ago. Our civilization very accelerated. A few decades ago our life was more stable. Right now, the young people have to undertake many new challenges which my generation didn’t experience. No one doesn’t prepare youth to a new situation. A school always was out-of-date; life was going before it.
In the past, families undertook the most educational duties. Right now, parents are very busy and they don’t have a time to care of about their children. Each next generation is smarter than previous, but the young people have more emotional deficits than their equals a few decades ago. What in the future will be? Who knows it? I think that many developed societies in the present world aren’t conscious this situation. Some scientists are warning about the future, but I have feeling that nobody hears their voices.
Journal 63 – My friends’ children
I spent my childhood in the small village. In these times, I was one of the habitants who studied at the college. My neighbor had two mentally under-developed children. The neighbor’s wife scared the assault when she was pregnant with her first child. My neighbor asked me, “Stefek, you are a well educated person, please help our children. Tell us to kinds of doctors we can go”.
I felt for them; simultaneously I knew that they didn’t understand that an undergrowth and mentally illness are two different things. We can explain it use a very simply comparison. An under-developed person is one who was rich for whole his life. However, a mentally ill person is one who was rich but he lost his wealth. It isn’t my idea. I learned it during my studies. My professor made this kind of comparison and I remembered it for whole my life.
One little explanation. Stefek is my nickname.
I spent my childhood in the small village. In these times, I was one of the habitants who studied at the college. My neighbor had two mentally under-developed children. The neighbor’s wife scared the assault when she was pregnant with her first child. My neighbor asked me, “Stefek, you are a well educated person, please help our children. Tell us to kinds of doctors we can go”.
I felt for them; simultaneously I knew that they didn’t understand that an undergrowth and mentally illness are two different things. We can explain it use a very simply comparison. An under-developed person is one who was rich for whole his life. However, a mentally ill person is one who was rich but he lost his wealth. It isn’t my idea. I learned it during my studies. My professor made this kind of comparison and I remembered it for whole my life.
One little explanation. Stefek is my nickname.
Journal 62 – My mother’s mental illness
We shared at the class our experience with a mental problem. I forgot about one important event in my early childhood. When I was 10 years old, my loved mother was mentally sick. She was getting on for fifty. She stayed at hospital for a few months. It was a very sad experience, because I was a very sensitive child. My father and I visited my mother many times. I remember this huge hospital complex which consisted of many buildings with black stripes. I didn’t understand then, and I don’t know now what they symbolized.
One time, when my father and I visited my mother, I brought her wild strawberry which I picked up in the forest located next to our home. When we visited my mother the next time, she felt much butter than before. It was a crucial moment in her illness. Maybe these wild strawberries which I gave her from my heart helped her for recovery. My mother got well soon and lived longer than my father. She passed away at the age of 83.
I remember my visits in the complex hospital with great clarity. I remember this sound when doors creaked and slammed. I asked my father, “Father, are there screaming the crazy people?”. When I repeated my question many times, my father lost his patience and said, “Shout up, my son”.
After a few decades, I remember these events with a big pleasure. I loved my parents and I tried to help them. I think that I was a good son. I am convinced that they pray to God in heaven for my health and success.
We shared at the class our experience with a mental problem. I forgot about one important event in my early childhood. When I was 10 years old, my loved mother was mentally sick. She was getting on for fifty. She stayed at hospital for a few months. It was a very sad experience, because I was a very sensitive child. My father and I visited my mother many times. I remember this huge hospital complex which consisted of many buildings with black stripes. I didn’t understand then, and I don’t know now what they symbolized.
One time, when my father and I visited my mother, I brought her wild strawberry which I picked up in the forest located next to our home. When we visited my mother the next time, she felt much butter than before. It was a crucial moment in her illness. Maybe these wild strawberries which I gave her from my heart helped her for recovery. My mother got well soon and lived longer than my father. She passed away at the age of 83.
I remember my visits in the complex hospital with great clarity. I remember this sound when doors creaked and slammed. I asked my father, “Father, are there screaming the crazy people?”. When I repeated my question many times, my father lost his patience and said, “Shout up, my son”.
After a few decades, I remember these events with a big pleasure. I loved my parents and I tried to help them. I think that I was a good son. I am convinced that they pray to God in heaven for my health and success.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Journal 61 – Mourning in Poland
Today is July 22, 2007. The world agencies informed about an accident the Polish bus in France. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims from a holy site in the Alps. It crashed into a river bed and burst into flames next to Grenoble. 47 pilgrims, two drivers and guide were on the bus, 26 of them were killed.
Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, expressed his condolences to Polish President Lech Kaczynski. On Sunday, two leaders spoke by telephone. Today, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon was to visit the crash site. Polish Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski was flying later Sunday to visit the site of accident.
Today is July 22, 2007. The world agencies informed about an accident the Polish bus in France. The bus was carrying Polish pilgrims from a holy site in the Alps. It crashed into a river bed and burst into flames next to Grenoble. 47 pilgrims, two drivers and guide were on the bus, 26 of them were killed.
Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, expressed his condolences to Polish President Lech Kaczynski. On Sunday, two leaders spoke by telephone. Today, French Prime Minister Francois Fillon was to visit the crash site. Polish Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski was flying later Sunday to visit the site of accident.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Journal 60 - Ben Bernanke replaced Alan Greenspan
A position chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is very important and prestigeous. I have written before that Alan Greenspan occupied that position for 18 years. The USA is a powerful country and plays an important role in the global economic politics. Alain Greespan was a well known official in the world. Greespan's successor Ben Bernanke was appointed FRS Board's chairman only in 2006.
Ben Shalom Bernanke is 54 years old. He graduated from Harvard University. In 1979, he received a Ph.D. degree in economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). From 1985 to 2002, he served as a professor of economics at Princeton Universtiy, Stanford University, MIT and New York University. Ben Bernanke is the author of several books about economics and economic history. Bernanke became a member of the Fed's Board of Governors in 2002, and its chairman in 2006.
A position chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System is very important and prestigeous. I have written before that Alan Greenspan occupied that position for 18 years. The USA is a powerful country and plays an important role in the global economic politics. Alain Greespan was a well known official in the world. Greespan's successor Ben Bernanke was appointed FRS Board's chairman only in 2006.
Ben Shalom Bernanke is 54 years old. He graduated from Harvard University. In 1979, he received a Ph.D. degree in economics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). From 1985 to 2002, he served as a professor of economics at Princeton Universtiy, Stanford University, MIT and New York University. Ben Bernanke is the author of several books about economics and economic history. Bernanke became a member of the Fed's Board of Governors in 2002, and its chairman in 2006.
Journal 59 - The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve System (FRS) helps oversee the nation's banking system. FRS is known as the central bank in the USA. FRS assists the U.S. government in managing the economy by encoruraging economic growth and controlling inflation. The Fed performs many financial services for the federal government. The Fed has 12 Federal Reserve Banks and 25 Federal Reserve branches (FRB). All national commerical banks are required by law to be members of teh Fed.
The Fed police is directed by two main committees: the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee. The BG has 7 members appointed by the President of the United States to a 14-year term (a chairman serves for four years). The FOMC conists of the Fed governors, the predisent of the New York City FRB, and the presidents of four other FRB's.
I will not write about duties these organs, because they are broad. I am convinced that everyone who wants to understand a global economic politics should be familiar with a role how plays FRS.
Federal Reserve System (FRS) helps oversee the nation's banking system. FRS is known as the central bank in the USA. FRS assists the U.S. government in managing the economy by encoruraging economic growth and controlling inflation. The Fed performs many financial services for the federal government. The Fed has 12 Federal Reserve Banks and 25 Federal Reserve branches (FRB). All national commerical banks are required by law to be members of teh Fed.
The Fed police is directed by two main committees: the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee. The BG has 7 members appointed by the President of the United States to a 14-year term (a chairman serves for four years). The FOMC conists of the Fed governors, the predisent of the New York City FRB, and the presidents of four other FRB's.
I will not write about duties these organs, because they are broad. I am convinced that everyone who wants to understand a global economic politics should be familiar with a role how plays FRS.
Journal 58 - Ben Bernanke a chief Federal Reserve System
Ben Bernanke, an American economist, became chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in 2006. The Federal Reserve System is commonly called Fed. It is a independent federal agency that directs the United States banking system; it helps control the nations interest and money supply. Dr. Bernanke was appointed by President G. Bush and he to succeed Alain Greenspan. I remember Alan Greenspon's activity. He retired after serving as Fed chairman for 18 years.
Ben Bernanke, an American economist, became chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in 2006. The Federal Reserve System is commonly called Fed. It is a independent federal agency that directs the United States banking system; it helps control the nations interest and money supply. Dr. Bernanke was appointed by President G. Bush and he to succeed Alain Greenspan. I remember Alan Greenspon's activity. He retired after serving as Fed chairman for 18 years.
Journal 57 - Bernanke's statement
The whole world was waiting for Fed Chief Ben Bernanke's statement. Who is he exactly I will write in my next journal. What Bernanke's main arguments are.
Mr. Bernanke stated that inflation will probably recede and that housing weakness might spread to slow other areas of the economy.
The dollar fell against the euro, and was flat against the Canadian dollar. Dr. Bernanke warned that a one construction slump could lead to slowing growth in the USA; the current housing problems are also weighing on the market.
Both crude oil and gold futures rose over 1% as the dollar fell against the euro. Today, traders bought gold and sold the dollar.
A little curiosity, grains jumped today: soybeans gained nearly 2% and corn rose 1,4%.
The whole world was waiting for Fed Chief Ben Bernanke's statement. Who is he exactly I will write in my next journal. What Bernanke's main arguments are.
Mr. Bernanke stated that inflation will probably recede and that housing weakness might spread to slow other areas of the economy.
The dollar fell against the euro, and was flat against the Canadian dollar. Dr. Bernanke warned that a one construction slump could lead to slowing growth in the USA; the current housing problems are also weighing on the market.
Both crude oil and gold futures rose over 1% as the dollar fell against the euro. Today, traders bought gold and sold the dollar.
A little curiosity, grains jumped today: soybeans gained nearly 2% and corn rose 1,4%.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Journal 56 – The first person on the moon – an 38th anniversary
Today is July 20,2007. On July 20,1969, Neil Aldon Armstrong, a United States astronaut, was the first person to set foot on the moon.
Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 lunar modeule Eagle on the moon. Armstrong left the module and explored the lunar surface.
Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Auglaize County. He developed an interest in flying at the early age. From at the age of 6, he was fascinated by aviation.
In 1947, Armstrong began studies in aeronautical engineering at Purdue University. He became a Navy pilot and was sent to Korea in 1950. He flew 78 combat missions in Korea. Armstrong made his first space flight in 1966 on Gemini 8 with David R. Scott. In 1970, Armstrong resigned from the United States astronaut program and earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Southern California. From 1971 to 1979, Armstrong was a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
From 1982 to 1992, Armstrong served as chairman of the board of Computing Technologies for Aviation.
Today is July 20,2007. On July 20,1969, Neil Aldon Armstrong, a United States astronaut, was the first person to set foot on the moon.
Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Apollo 11 lunar modeule Eagle on the moon. Armstrong left the module and explored the lunar surface.
Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Auglaize County. He developed an interest in flying at the early age. From at the age of 6, he was fascinated by aviation.
In 1947, Armstrong began studies in aeronautical engineering at Purdue University. He became a Navy pilot and was sent to Korea in 1950. He flew 78 combat missions in Korea. Armstrong made his first space flight in 1966 on Gemini 8 with David R. Scott. In 1970, Armstrong resigned from the United States astronaut program and earned a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Southern California. From 1971 to 1979, Armstrong was a professor of aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
From 1982 to 1992, Armstrong served as chairman of the board of Computing Technologies for Aviation.
Journal 55 – The 63rd anniversary of attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler
On July 20, 1944, exactly 63 years ago, Col. Claus Stauffenberg, 1907-1944, tried unsuccessfully to assassinate German dictator Adolph Hitler. Adolph Hitler took power in 1933 and led Germany to World War II.
Stauffenberg was a colonel on the German general staff. He initially supported Hitler. Next, he like some other officers, was repelled by Nazi brutally and anti-Semitism. In 1943, Stauffenberg was badly wounded during the North African campaign. He was removed from active service and reassigned to the reserve army staff in Berlin.
Later, Stauffenberg became one of the chief member’s conspiracies against Hitler. He was one of them who planned to kill Hitler. On July 20, 1944, Stauffenberg planted a bomb in Hitler’s headquarters in Rastenberg. The bomb exploded but Hitler wasn’t killing. Stauffenberg and a few other officers, member of conspiracy, were executed that evening.
This village where that operation happened is located in my region in Poland. The Polish name this town is Gierloz. I visited this historical place many times.
On July 20, 1944, exactly 63 years ago, Col. Claus Stauffenberg, 1907-1944, tried unsuccessfully to assassinate German dictator Adolph Hitler. Adolph Hitler took power in 1933 and led Germany to World War II.
Stauffenberg was a colonel on the German general staff. He initially supported Hitler. Next, he like some other officers, was repelled by Nazi brutally and anti-Semitism. In 1943, Stauffenberg was badly wounded during the North African campaign. He was removed from active service and reassigned to the reserve army staff in Berlin.
Later, Stauffenberg became one of the chief member’s conspiracies against Hitler. He was one of them who planned to kill Hitler. On July 20, 1944, Stauffenberg planted a bomb in Hitler’s headquarters in Rastenberg. The bomb exploded but Hitler wasn’t killing. Stauffenberg and a few other officers, member of conspiracy, were executed that evening.
This village where that operation happened is located in my region in Poland. The Polish name this town is Gierloz. I visited this historical place many times.
Journal 54 – The observer visited our class
Yesterday was July 19, 2007. We had ordinary but a little different classes, because the observer visited us. An observer is a person who watches how lessons are going. He mainly values teacher’s job. He is interested in what kind of methods a teacher uses, how he explains a new material and how he helps students to achieve the proper skills. It is good if students are active.
After a practical finish, observer and a teacher analyze classes. A teacher should first explain what kinds of goals classes had, why he used these and not other methods, what kinds of mistakes he made etc.
I am convinced that our observer was very happy, because Anita is an excellent teacher. Anita, we wish you an A plus. We love you!
Yesterday was July 19, 2007. We had ordinary but a little different classes, because the observer visited us. An observer is a person who watches how lessons are going. He mainly values teacher’s job. He is interested in what kind of methods a teacher uses, how he explains a new material and how he helps students to achieve the proper skills. It is good if students are active.
After a practical finish, observer and a teacher analyze classes. A teacher should first explain what kinds of goals classes had, why he used these and not other methods, what kinds of mistakes he made etc.
I am convinced that our observer was very happy, because Anita is an excellent teacher. Anita, we wish you an A plus. We love you!
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Journal 53 – The tragedy in Denver
Denver is the capital and largest city of Colorado. It is a center of snow sports. Yesterday, in Denver was happened the tragedy.
A man carrying a gun and declaring, “I am the emperor and I’m here to take over state government”. He was shot and killed outside the offices of Gov. Bill Ritter by a security officer.
The man didn’t fire his weapon. The building has no metal detectors, because they were removed in January. The governor is fine. Investigators don’t know the man’s name and his motive.
Denver is the capital and largest city of Colorado. It is a center of snow sports. Yesterday, in Denver was happened the tragedy.
A man carrying a gun and declaring, “I am the emperor and I’m here to take over state government”. He was shot and killed outside the offices of Gov. Bill Ritter by a security officer.
The man didn’t fire his weapon. The building has no metal detectors, because they were removed in January. The governor is fine. Investigators don’t know the man’s name and his motive.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Journal 52 - Polish Prime Minister fires his deputy
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski fired his deputy Andrzej Lepper from the Sel-Defense party. Leaders of the fired deputy prime minister’s party voted to leave the coalition. The coalition consists of three major parties: Law and Justice, League Polish Families and Self-Defense party.
Primer Minister J. Kaczynski said Andrzej Lepper was dismissed as a deputy prime minister and agricultural minister because his name was had been linked to a corruption.
Andrzej Lepper said he was innocent and stated this Self-Defense party would pull out of the coalition. The Polish Sejm, a lower house of the parliament, consists of 460 seats. Self-Defense party has 46 votes, the majority is needed 231.
It is interesting that Andrzej Lepper has lost his post the second time. He was fired in the previous year for criticizing the prime minister; he later rejoined the governing coalition.
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski also fired Sports Minister Tomasz Lipiec as part of a different corruption investigation. Tomasz Lipiec is member the same as Kaczynski Law and Justice party.
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski fired his deputy Andrzej Lepper from the Sel-Defense party. Leaders of the fired deputy prime minister’s party voted to leave the coalition. The coalition consists of three major parties: Law and Justice, League Polish Families and Self-Defense party.
Primer Minister J. Kaczynski said Andrzej Lepper was dismissed as a deputy prime minister and agricultural minister because his name was had been linked to a corruption.
Andrzej Lepper said he was innocent and stated this Self-Defense party would pull out of the coalition. The Polish Sejm, a lower house of the parliament, consists of 460 seats. Self-Defense party has 46 votes, the majority is needed 231.
It is interesting that Andrzej Lepper has lost his post the second time. He was fired in the previous year for criticizing the prime minister; he later rejoined the governing coalition.
Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski also fired Sports Minister Tomasz Lipiec as part of a different corruption investigation. Tomasz Lipiec is member the same as Kaczynski Law and Justice party.
Journal 51 – The Polish night at the Eisenhower Park
Yesterday I visited the Eisenhower Park where the Polish night was running. Artists were singing and performing many very interesting pieces.
Generally, there were interesting performances.
I eat some food. Maybe it wasn’t fresh. Now, I don’t feel well. I have stomachache and dizziness. I made an appointment to the doctor in the afternoon. Yesterday was a nice day, but today I am very upset.
Yesterday I visited the Eisenhower Park where the Polish night was running. Artists were singing and performing many very interesting pieces.
Generally, there were interesting performances.
I eat some food. Maybe it wasn’t fresh. Now, I don’t feel well. I have stomachache and dizziness. I made an appointment to the doctor in the afternoon. Yesterday was a nice day, but today I am very upset.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Journal 50 – 597 anniversary the Battle of Grunwald (Tannenberg)
Today is July 15, 2007. On July 15,1410, Wladyslaw Jagiello united Poland and Lithuania troops under his rule. Polish and Lithuanian forces led by Jagiello and his Lithuanian cousin Vytautus won an important battle against the Teutonic Knights at Grunwald which was called Tannenberg.
Wladyslaw Jagiello was grand duke of Lithuania from 1377 to 1401, and King of Poland from 1386 to 1434. He founded the Jagiellonian dynasty. Grand Duke Jagiello married Poland’s Queen Jadwiga in 1386. Thanks the Union, Luthuania and Poland became allies against threatened attacks by the Teutonic Knights. It was organization of German crusaders. The Battle of Grunwald was of the greatest battle medieval Europe.
It village, Grunwald or Tannenberg, is located in my state, wojewodstwo, named Warminsko-Mazurskie. It is located in northeastern Poland closer the Baltic Sea.
Today is July 15, 2007. On July 15,1410, Wladyslaw Jagiello united Poland and Lithuania troops under his rule. Polish and Lithuanian forces led by Jagiello and his Lithuanian cousin Vytautus won an important battle against the Teutonic Knights at Grunwald which was called Tannenberg.
Wladyslaw Jagiello was grand duke of Lithuania from 1377 to 1401, and King of Poland from 1386 to 1434. He founded the Jagiellonian dynasty. Grand Duke Jagiello married Poland’s Queen Jadwiga in 1386. Thanks the Union, Luthuania and Poland became allies against threatened attacks by the Teutonic Knights. It was organization of German crusaders. The Battle of Grunwald was of the greatest battle medieval Europe.
It village, Grunwald or Tannenberg, is located in my state, wojewodstwo, named Warminsko-Mazurskie. It is located in northeastern Poland closer the Baltic Sea.
Journal 49 – The Polish president will come to the USA
Today is July 15,2007. The Polish president, Lech Kaczynski, will come to the USA. He will discuss a U.S. plane to place a missile defense base on Polish soil. It is a crucial moment for both, Polish and American Presidents’; because a day after Russia froze a key European arms control treaty in apparent anger over the plan. The USA wants to build a missile defense shield in central Europe (Poland and the Czech Republic). This shield would protect most of the continent from long-range missile strikes from Iran. The USA plants to place 10 interceptors in Poland and the radar station in the Czech Republic.
Presidents G. Bush and Lech Kaczynski are also expected to discuss their countries’ alliance in Afghanistan and Iraq. Poland has there 900 troops.
I have just written in one of my previous journals, that Polish President will honor former President Ronald Reagan with one of Poland’s highest distinctions. President L. Kaczynski will hand in this distinction Mrs. Nancy Reagan President Reagan’s wife.
Today is July 15,2007. The Polish president, Lech Kaczynski, will come to the USA. He will discuss a U.S. plane to place a missile defense base on Polish soil. It is a crucial moment for both, Polish and American Presidents’; because a day after Russia froze a key European arms control treaty in apparent anger over the plan. The USA wants to build a missile defense shield in central Europe (Poland and the Czech Republic). This shield would protect most of the continent from long-range missile strikes from Iran. The USA plants to place 10 interceptors in Poland and the radar station in the Czech Republic.
Presidents G. Bush and Lech Kaczynski are also expected to discuss their countries’ alliance in Afghanistan and Iraq. Poland has there 900 troops.
I have just written in one of my previous journals, that Polish President will honor former President Ronald Reagan with one of Poland’s highest distinctions. President L. Kaczynski will hand in this distinction Mrs. Nancy Reagan President Reagan’s wife.
Journal 48 – The Polish day at the Eisenhower Park
Today is July 15, 2007. The Polish day will begin at 7:30 at the Eisenhower Park. Every year, in summer vacation, the Polish community meets and presents many interesting performances.
I like to visit the Eisenhower Park when I have a free time. There dominate a specific atmosphere. We can see there many people who relax and enjoy different kinds of activities. We are going to go today with the whole family.
Today is July 15, 2007. The Polish day will begin at 7:30 at the Eisenhower Park. Every year, in summer vacation, the Polish community meets and presents many interesting performances.
I like to visit the Eisenhower Park when I have a free time. There dominate a specific atmosphere. We can see there many people who relax and enjoy different kinds of activities. We are going to go today with the whole family.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Journal 47 - Poles intend to remove monuments from the Communist area
Law and Justice, the Polish governing party, presented a draft law encouraging local authorities to remove monuments and street names that glorify communist rule.
Kaczynski’s conservative and nationalist government wants to purge public life of former communists and symbols, which remain of Poles submission to Russia. The new law will take effect in a few months. The state will cover the costs of removing monuments and changing names. It will be same exceptions, such as for cemeteries and monuments honoring Soviet soldiers who died in World War II.
There will remain historically valuable buildings. One of them is Warsaw landmark Stalin-era Palace of Culture and Science. It was a special gift of the Soviet comrades to the Polish friends. This huge construction was structured from 1953 to 1955. The Russian Capital, Moscow, has had seven very similar buildings. In the former Soviet Union all had to be huge. It had have testified about supremacy communism over capitalism. I will devote a separate journal to this unique construction.
Law and Justice, the Polish governing party, presented a draft law encouraging local authorities to remove monuments and street names that glorify communist rule.
Kaczynski’s conservative and nationalist government wants to purge public life of former communists and symbols, which remain of Poles submission to Russia. The new law will take effect in a few months. The state will cover the costs of removing monuments and changing names. It will be same exceptions, such as for cemeteries and monuments honoring Soviet soldiers who died in World War II.
There will remain historically valuable buildings. One of them is Warsaw landmark Stalin-era Palace of Culture and Science. It was a special gift of the Soviet comrades to the Polish friends. This huge construction was structured from 1953 to 1955. The Russian Capital, Moscow, has had seven very similar buildings. In the former Soviet Union all had to be huge. It had have testified about supremacy communism over capitalism. I will devote a separate journal to this unique construction.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Journal 46 – New search begins for Amelia Earhart
Yesterday, we had a test which consisted of a story about Amelia Earhart. When I came home, I opened the Internet. Next, I read the article about Emilia Earhart entitled New Search Begins for Amelia Earhart. The 3-pages article contains the video material, too. If somebody wants to receive this link, please write or call me. My phone numbers are: home – (516) 292-5612 and cell phone – (516) 282-0258
Homi, I know that you read my journals sometimes. If you are interested in this material, please call me.
Yesterday, we had a test which consisted of a story about Amelia Earhart. When I came home, I opened the Internet. Next, I read the article about Emilia Earhart entitled New Search Begins for Amelia Earhart. The 3-pages article contains the video material, too. If somebody wants to receive this link, please write or call me. My phone numbers are: home – (516) 292-5612 and cell phone – (516) 282-0258
Homi, I know that you read my journals sometimes. If you are interested in this material, please call me.
Thursday, July 12, 2007
Journal 45 – Polish President will honor President Ronald Reagan
Polish President Lech Kaczynski plans to honor President Ronald Reagon with one of the highest country’s distinctions. President L. Kaczynski will present the Order of the White Eagle to the former president’s widow in Los Angeles. President Ronald Reagan died in 2004. He held in high regard in Poland for his role in helping topple communism in Europe. President Reagan hasten an and to the Cold War. The Polish president going to visit the USA in the next week.
Polish President Lech Kaczynski plans to honor President Ronald Reagon with one of the highest country’s distinctions. President L. Kaczynski will present the Order of the White Eagle to the former president’s widow in Los Angeles. President Ronald Reagan died in 2004. He held in high regard in Poland for his role in helping topple communism in Europe. President Reagan hasten an and to the Cold War. The Polish president going to visit the USA in the next week.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Journal 44 – Some general considerations
I only compared some manners which are obligated at my country and the USA. I consider, if we compare customs, manners and other human behaviors at the modern human civilization, we cannot value which of them are better or worse. We only can explain these kinds cultural events and to try to understand them.
I think that our world is interesting and beautiful because of its variety. It is like a flower-bed which consists of many different species of flowers. Thanks it, it is rich and colorful. If people from different parts of the world will strive to know and understand each other, than a life on our planet, which named the Earth, will be safer, more comfortable and successful.
Education can play a very important role on this area. Schools provide young generation knowledge and skills which will need in their future lives. Our personality consists of three main areas: cognitive, behavioral and emotional. Our schools neglect third of them. Our modern world experiences many negative phenomenons. Violence and drugs are only some examples from them. We develop intellect and skills, but not develop feelings. I consider that schools, especially the public one, don’t care about it; parents don’t have a time; however a church cannot do it competently.
As result, people are smarter and more skilled but they an emotional sphere their personality is neglected. Civilization at the beginning XXI century is very advanced, but human feelings don’t follow for its. It can be reason many conflicts and wars.
It is only outline, because these problems can be topics for many journals and even essays.
I only compared some manners which are obligated at my country and the USA. I consider, if we compare customs, manners and other human behaviors at the modern human civilization, we cannot value which of them are better or worse. We only can explain these kinds cultural events and to try to understand them.
I think that our world is interesting and beautiful because of its variety. It is like a flower-bed which consists of many different species of flowers. Thanks it, it is rich and colorful. If people from different parts of the world will strive to know and understand each other, than a life on our planet, which named the Earth, will be safer, more comfortable and successful.
Education can play a very important role on this area. Schools provide young generation knowledge and skills which will need in their future lives. Our personality consists of three main areas: cognitive, behavioral and emotional. Our schools neglect third of them. Our modern world experiences many negative phenomenons. Violence and drugs are only some examples from them. We develop intellect and skills, but not develop feelings. I consider that schools, especially the public one, don’t care about it; parents don’t have a time; however a church cannot do it competently.
As result, people are smarter and more skilled but they an emotional sphere their personality is neglected. Civilization at the beginning XXI century is very advanced, but human feelings don’t follow for its. It can be reason many conflicts and wars.
It is only outline, because these problems can be topics for many journals and even essays.
Journal 43 – Some my habits at the school
I worked as a dean assistant to full time students for over 10 years. In Poland full time students called “daily students”; there are evening students and weekend students, too.
When a young girl visited my office, I used to stand up and pointed a place where she could sit. It was important because our department prepared future teachers.
I worked as a dean assistant to full time students for over 10 years. In Poland full time students called “daily students”; there are evening students and weekend students, too.
When a young girl visited my office, I used to stand up and pointed a place where she could sit. It was important because our department prepared future teachers.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Journal 42 – Some manners at schools
A few year ago, students at Polish schools, including high schools, were standing up when teachers coming to classes. I don’t know how right now is, because changes running very fast. That kind of behavior testified about students respect for teachers. In this way students were greeting teachers, too. When teachers asked students to do oral tests, they were obligated to stand up, too.
Still, is unthinkable that a student could talk with a teacher and keeps his hands in the pockets. If a student wants to talk with a teacher, he should stand up.
When I first time, in the USA, saw a student who was sitting and talking with a teacher it shocked me. It happened at the class during the break. Right now, I became accustomed to these kinds of situations.
A few year ago, students at Polish schools, including high schools, were standing up when teachers coming to classes. I don’t know how right now is, because changes running very fast. That kind of behavior testified about students respect for teachers. In this way students were greeting teachers, too. When teachers asked students to do oral tests, they were obligated to stand up, too.
Still, is unthinkable that a student could talk with a teacher and keeps his hands in the pockets. If a student wants to talk with a teacher, he should stand up.
When I first time, in the USA, saw a student who was sitting and talking with a teacher it shocked me. It happened at the class during the break. Right now, I became accustomed to these kinds of situations.
Journal 41 – Men and women behave with one another
I Poland, different than in the USA, is necessary for a man to open a door for a woman.
If a man welcomes with friends by handshaking, he should handshake a woman hand first. If he behaves differently, he misbehaves. Still, many men kiss women hands. It isn’t obligate, especially among a young generation colleague, but it usually is an evidence of good manners. We can see, how before of the meeting the Polish Minister council, Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski kisses women’s hands. When the Polish president, Lech Kaczynski, visited Germany and met the German chancellor, Angela Markel, he kissed her hand.
I Poland, different than in the USA, is necessary for a man to open a door for a woman.
If a man welcomes with friends by handshaking, he should handshake a woman hand first. If he behaves differently, he misbehaves. Still, many men kiss women hands. It isn’t obligate, especially among a young generation colleague, but it usually is an evidence of good manners. We can see, how before of the meeting the Polish Minister council, Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski kisses women’s hands. When the Polish president, Lech Kaczynski, visited Germany and met the German chancellor, Angela Markel, he kissed her hand.
Sunday, July 8, 2007
Journal 40 – Written and unwritten rules
A set of rules which a nation has can be written or unwritten. Laws are formal written rules. I cannot write about a law rules in my journals, because only an expert can do it. I would like to tell you about informal rules, which often called “manners” or “etiquette”. Again, perforce, I will write only about some manners which are obligatory in my native country. I will emphasize similarities and differences between some Polish and American manners.
A set of rules which a nation has can be written or unwritten. Laws are formal written rules. I cannot write about a law rules in my journals, because only an expert can do it. I would like to tell you about informal rules, which often called “manners” or “etiquette”. Again, perforce, I will write only about some manners which are obligatory in my native country. I will emphasize similarities and differences between some Polish and American manners.
Journal 39 – Every nation has a set of rules
The paper which Anita has given us, 9, Negative Prefixes, is very interesting, because two reasons: vocabulary and the contents. It provoked me expressed point of view in some questions.
I consider that the first sentence consists of the main idea of that essay. The author said that, “Every nation has a set of rules; either written or unwritten which determines how people act with each other”.
I am sorry; I will continue my considerations in the next journal.
The paper which Anita has given us, 9, Negative Prefixes, is very interesting, because two reasons: vocabulary and the contents. It provoked me expressed point of view in some questions.
I consider that the first sentence consists of the main idea of that essay. The author said that, “Every nation has a set of rules; either written or unwritten which determines how people act with each other”.
I am sorry; I will continue my considerations in the next journal.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Journal 38 – Pavarotti’s short biography
Luciano Pavarotti was born in 1935, in Modena, Italy. As a young boy, Pavarotti became known as a member of his town’s soccer team. His mother, Adele, worked at a tobacco factory. However, his father, Fernando, was a baker; he installed a love music and singing in young Luciano. Fernando was a talented amateur tenor and he encouraged his son on this area.
Finally, Luciano’s enthusiasm shifted from football to opera. Despite son’s obvious enthusiasm and talent for singing, the Pavarottis planned another career for their son. Luciano studied to become an elementary school teacher and later an insurance agent. He did well and enjoyed both of these professions. But he dreamed to become a professional tenor. Luciano’s dream came true.
Luciano Pavarotti was born in 1935, in Modena, Italy. As a young boy, Pavarotti became known as a member of his town’s soccer team. His mother, Adele, worked at a tobacco factory. However, his father, Fernando, was a baker; he installed a love music and singing in young Luciano. Fernando was a talented amateur tenor and he encouraged his son on this area.
Finally, Luciano’s enthusiasm shifted from football to opera. Despite son’s obvious enthusiasm and talent for singing, the Pavarottis planned another career for their son. Luciano studied to become an elementary school teacher and later an insurance agent. He did well and enjoyed both of these professions. But he dreamed to become a professional tenor. Luciano’s dream came true.
Journal 37 – Lucciano Pavarotti is very sick
Lucciano Pavarotti’s daughter, Giulianna, announced that her father knows that he will die soon. This statement was published in the Italian newspaper “Diva e donna”.
Gulianna said that her father’s dream is to meet his parents in heaven. The maestro is currently staying at his home at Modenie in north of Italy. He lost weight about 60 pounds and he is moving on the wheelchair. Giulianna Pavarotti said that her father is strong and still teachers singing.
Lucciano Pavarotti’s daughter, Giulianna, announced that her father knows that he will die soon. This statement was published in the Italian newspaper “Diva e donna”.
Gulianna said that her father’s dream is to meet his parents in heaven. The maestro is currently staying at his home at Modenie in north of Italy. He lost weight about 60 pounds and he is moving on the wheelchair. Giulianna Pavarotti said that her father is strong and still teachers singing.
Journal 36 – The richest man in the world
If you think that Bill Gates is still the richest man in the world, you are wrong. A Mexican telecoms tycoon, Carlos Slimi, is the world’s richest person. Carlos Slim, 67, has amassed personal wealth of about 67 billion dollars. More than half of his wealth can be attributed to his 33% holding in mobile phone group America Mobil. It is interesting that on the list published a month ago, Carlos Slim was the third richest man in the world with a fortune of 49 billion dollars, behind Microsoft founder Bill Gates worth 56 billion dollars, and Warren Buffett, worth 52 billion dollars. Slim’s fortune have climbed 19 billion dollars in just 12 months. Carlos Slim is a son of Lebanese immigrants.
Slim’s fortune is in stark contrast of Mexico’s population. In Mexico, the average income per capita is about 7,000 dollars. In this country more than 45% of the population lives in poverty. Slim’s fortune is nearly equal to 8% of Mexico’s GDP. It is unbelievable! Mexico is a big country. Carlos Slim has pledged 4 billion dollars into philanthropic foundation. Gates and Buffett have donated tens of billions of dollars.
If you think that Bill Gates is still the richest man in the world, you are wrong. A Mexican telecoms tycoon, Carlos Slimi, is the world’s richest person. Carlos Slim, 67, has amassed personal wealth of about 67 billion dollars. More than half of his wealth can be attributed to his 33% holding in mobile phone group America Mobil. It is interesting that on the list published a month ago, Carlos Slim was the third richest man in the world with a fortune of 49 billion dollars, behind Microsoft founder Bill Gates worth 56 billion dollars, and Warren Buffett, worth 52 billion dollars. Slim’s fortune have climbed 19 billion dollars in just 12 months. Carlos Slim is a son of Lebanese immigrants.
Slim’s fortune is in stark contrast of Mexico’s population. In Mexico, the average income per capita is about 7,000 dollars. In this country more than 45% of the population lives in poverty. Slim’s fortune is nearly equal to 8% of Mexico’s GDP. It is unbelievable! Mexico is a big country. Carlos Slim has pledged 4 billion dollars into philanthropic foundation. Gates and Buffett have donated tens of billions of dollars.
Friday, July 6, 2007
Journal 35 – Saudi Arabia’s national government
Saudi Arabia is a monarchy under the Al Saudi ruling family. The king holds executive and legislative powers. He also holds the title Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques: Great Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. The king is assisted in running the day-to-day affairs of the government by the Council of Ministers. The king heads the council and serves as a prime minister. He appoints and dismisses the members of the council and he can overrule all their decision.
Saudi Arabia has a Consultative Council. It consists of a chairman and 150 members. A chairman and all members are appointed by the king. The council advises the monarch and can propose legislation. But the monarch makes all final decisions. Saudi Arabia has no written constitution. In 1992 was decided, that the constitution of Saudi Arabia is the Qur’an and Sunnach. They make up the Shari’ah, which is a body of Islamic law. The ulamas, the religions scholars, are responsible for interpreting the Shari’ah and ensuring that Saudi laws follow it.
When I began to read about Saudi Arabia, I was convinced that I don’ know to much about this country. For me, Saudi Arabia is a very interesting exotic country. From times of my high school, the map of the world changed. I learned a geography at high school, and now I have arranged and have completed my knowledge about that a beautiful country.
Saudi Arabia is a monarchy under the Al Saudi ruling family. The king holds executive and legislative powers. He also holds the title Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques: Great Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina. The king is assisted in running the day-to-day affairs of the government by the Council of Ministers. The king heads the council and serves as a prime minister. He appoints and dismisses the members of the council and he can overrule all their decision.
Saudi Arabia has a Consultative Council. It consists of a chairman and 150 members. A chairman and all members are appointed by the king. The council advises the monarch and can propose legislation. But the monarch makes all final decisions. Saudi Arabia has no written constitution. In 1992 was decided, that the constitution of Saudi Arabia is the Qur’an and Sunnach. They make up the Shari’ah, which is a body of Islamic law. The ulamas, the religions scholars, are responsible for interpreting the Shari’ah and ensuring that Saudi laws follow it.
When I began to read about Saudi Arabia, I was convinced that I don’ know to much about this country. For me, Saudi Arabia is a very interesting exotic country. From times of my high school, the map of the world changed. I learned a geography at high school, and now I have arranged and have completed my knowledge about that a beautiful country.
Journal 34 - Facts in brief about Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a large Middle Eastern nation that ranks as the world’s leading producer of petroleum. Saudi Arabia exports more oil than any other nation. It has made Saudi Arabia a leading economic power in the Middle East.
The country’s official name is Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s capital is Riyadh. A current Saudi Arabia’s population is about 26 million and an area 830 square miles. Saudi Arabic’s currency is Saudi riyal. One hundred halalas equal one riyal.
Saudi Arabia is a large Middle Eastern nation that ranks as the world’s leading producer of petroleum. Saudi Arabia exports more oil than any other nation. It has made Saudi Arabia a leading economic power in the Middle East.
The country’s official name is Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s capital is Riyadh. A current Saudi Arabia’s population is about 26 million and an area 830 square miles. Saudi Arabic’s currency is Saudi riyal. One hundred halalas equal one riyal.
Journal 33 - International Kissing Day
Today is July 6, 2007. Do you know that the whole progressive world celebrates International Kissing Day? I think that it is a good idea to celebrate this holiday. We all are human beings under one God. We should respect and love each other. We are very busy and sometimes we don’t have an enough time to reflect about our life. I consider that in our life dominates a rational attitude and lack of emotionality. Where is our civilization going? Who knows it? We have more questions than answers, but to express a good question isn’t easy too.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Journal 32 - The Saudi Arabia's King rescued the Polish twins
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah visited Warsaw in the previous week. It was the Saudi King the first visit in Poland. The king met Polish Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski and Science Minister Michal Sewerynski.
Polish officials have talked about the economic cooperation and fighting with organized crime. Parts have signed of bilateral agreements. Poland and Saudi Arabia established ties in 1995. It was 6 years after the fall of communism in Poland.
King Abdullah is very popular in Poland. In 2005, the king, in these times a prince, funded an operation to separate Polish conjoined twins Daria and Olga Kolach who were joined at the spine, intestines, urinary systems and sexual organs. The operation was performed by team of 50 Saudi surgeons and nurses in Riyadh. The costs of the surgery and transportation were about 1,5 million dollars.
The twins are in rehabilitation still; they learn to walk without assistance. Doctors predict that they have a chance of living normal lives.
Polish officials have talked about the economic cooperation and fighting with organized crime. Parts have signed of bilateral agreements. Poland and Saudi Arabia established ties in 1995. It was 6 years after the fall of communism in Poland.
King Abdullah is very popular in Poland. In 2005, the king, in these times a prince, funded an operation to separate Polish conjoined twins Daria and Olga Kolach who were joined at the spine, intestines, urinary systems and sexual organs. The operation was performed by team of 50 Saudi surgeons and nurses in Riyadh. The costs of the surgery and transportation were about 1,5 million dollars.
The twins are in rehabilitation still; they learn to walk without assistance. Doctors predict that they have a chance of living normal lives.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Journal 31 - Russian President V. Putin arrived to the USA
Today, July 1, 2007, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived afternoon at the Bush family compound in Kennebunkport, Maine, for two days of meetings with President W. Bush.
The two leaders are not scheduled to hold a news conference during this visit. They don’t expect to make any major announcements following from the talks. They will talk about the U.S. proposal to build a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe (the Czech Republic, Poland). Putin offered to make a Soviet-era radar installation in Azerbaijan the former Soviet Republic, now an independent country.
Leaders will discuss about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Bush’s concerns that Russia is abandoning democratic reform.
The American political establishment critically valued this summit.
The two leaders are not scheduled to hold a news conference during this visit. They don’t expect to make any major announcements following from the talks. They will talk about the U.S. proposal to build a missile defense shield in Eastern Europe (the Czech Republic, Poland). Putin offered to make a Soviet-era radar installation in Azerbaijan the former Soviet Republic, now an independent country.
Leaders will discuss about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Bush’s concerns that Russia is abandoning democratic reform.
The American political establishment critically valued this summit.
Journal 30 - My ask to Anita regarding to the methodology
Hi Anita,
I am not sure that I have used correctly the phrase “English teaching methodology” in my previous journal.
If the answer is positive, I would like to ask you to point me some publications from this area, only titles. I will try to buy or borrow from library some books. I am convinced that you have studied English teaching methodology very carefully because you are an excellent teacher.
I ask you about it because I am not sure that I can explain in the library what kinds of books I look for.
Thank you in advance.
Have a nice evening,
Stefan
I am not sure that I have used correctly the phrase “English teaching methodology” in my previous journal.
If the answer is positive, I would like to ask you to point me some publications from this area, only titles. I will try to buy or borrow from library some books. I am convinced that you have studied English teaching methodology very carefully because you are an excellent teacher.
I ask you about it because I am not sure that I can explain in the library what kinds of books I look for.
Thank you in advance.
Have a nice evening,
Stefan
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