"People visiting other countries often ract in different ways. Some are curiour about what thex are going to see, others are a little nervous about the strange new world they are going to experience."
Flora said that she learnd more about the Austrian culture.
She was surprised that in Austria it is allowed to smoke in public.
Flora said that she met very interessting people.
She said that she corrected some clichés the Austrians had about the Irish.
Flora siad that she leand more about her own culture.
Donnerstag, 29. Oktober 2009
Montag, 21. September 2009
Press Review Austrian dollar millionaires
I read an article the other day on www.austriantimes.at and it talks about the number of Austrian dollar millionaires.
Basically what it says is that the number of Austrian dollar millionaires rose in 2008, while the number of dollar millionaires fell in most other countries.
A study said, that the USA had most millionaires, followed by Japan, China, Germany and the UK.
What surprised me most was the fact that one million dollars is the equivalent of over 680.000 Euros.
Words:
equivalent of (entspricht): It's another word for "the same as".
dollar millionaires (Dollar-Millionäre): These people would be millionaires in the USA.
If you want to read the original article click here!
Freitag, 19. Juni 2009
Press Review Euro 2008
I have just read an article on "www.austriantimes.com" and it talks about the European Football Championships 2008. Basically what it says is that last years European Football Championships in Austria/Switzerland were a financial disaster for Innsbruck. It has been revealed that Innsbruck losses more than one million Euros for the event. In Innsbruck special fan zones were created where people could watch matches on large outdoor screens. The fan zones were not so well attended and so the losses in the zones became 1.26 million Euros. It also says that a loss of 500,000 Euros had been linked to the VIP area.
As for me I think it is their own guilt because people organized so much - only for football!! :D
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=14060
As for me I think it is their own guilt because people organized so much - only for football!! :D
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=14060
Mittwoch, 17. Juni 2009
Press Review Inflation
I have just read an article on "www.austriantimes.at" and it talks about inflation. Basically what it says is that in May inflation in Austria was just 0.3 per cent year on year. It is the smallest monthly rise since April 1999.
It also talks about a report of "Statisik Austria" which showed that prices in May were 0.3 per cent highter than in April. The May increase would have been 1.8 per cent if the prices of fuel and heating oil hat not fallen so much during the past year.
Experts say that the future inflation will depend on the prices of crude oil. It has begun to increase again.
As for me I am not very interested in economy. So I dont care the "May increase".
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=14003
It also talks about a report of "Statisik Austria" which showed that prices in May were 0.3 per cent highter than in April. The May increase would have been 1.8 per cent if the prices of fuel and heating oil hat not fallen so much during the past year.
Experts say that the future inflation will depend on the prices of crude oil. It has begun to increase again.
As for me I am not very interested in economy. So I dont care the "May increase".
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=14003
Mittwoch, 10. Juni 2009
Press Review European Parliament Election
I have just read an article on "www.austriantimes.at" and it talks about the European Parliament election. Basically what it says is that the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) was the biggest looser at the election. They only won fice mandates, two less than in 2004. The "winner" at the election was the People's Party (ÖVP). They won six mandates. "EU rebel" Hans-Peter Martin came third with 3 mandates. Right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) won two mandates and the Greens (Grünen) won 1 mandate. The Alliance for the Future of Austria (BZÖ), the Austrian Communist Part KPÖ and the Young Liberals (JuLi) failed to enter the European Parliament.
The participation at the election was not very high. Only 42,4 % voted. Around 78 % voted in the early general elections of September 2008.
What surprised me most was the fact that Hans-Peter Martion became third with 3 mandates. I haven't known that this is such a "popular" Party.
As for me, I was not at the election because I am too young. If I were sixteen, I did not desert me wheather to go to the elections or not because I am not very interested in politics.
The participation at the election was not very high. Only 42,4 % voted. Around 78 % voted in the early general elections of September 2008.
What surprised me most was the fact that Hans-Peter Martion became third with 3 mandates. I haven't known that this is such a "popular" Party.
As for me, I was not at the election because I am too young. If I were sixteen, I did not desert me wheather to go to the elections or not because I am not very interested in politics.
Freitag, 5. Juni 2009
Press Review Flugwerkzeuge Aviation
I have just read an artivle in "www.austriantimes.at" and it talks about the software firm "Flugwerkzeuge Aviation".
Basically what it says is that the Austrian software firm Flugwerkezeuge Aviation has added Air India to its international client list. Air India is the twenty fourth airline using Flugwerkzeuge Aviatin's programes to plan flight routes. The software helps pilots to calculate the most fuel-efficient routes for flight.
What shocked me most was the fact that Flugwerkzeuge Aviation has only 50 employees.
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=13724
Basically what it says is that the Austrian software firm Flugwerkezeuge Aviation has added Air India to its international client list. Air India is the twenty fourth airline using Flugwerkzeuge Aviatin's programes to plan flight routes. The software helps pilots to calculate the most fuel-efficient routes for flight.
What shocked me most was the fact that Flugwerkzeuge Aviation has only 50 employees.
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=13724
Mittwoch, 3. Juni 2009
Press Review Red Bull Coke
We have just read an article on the Internet site "www.austriantimes.at" and it talks about the traces of cocaine in the Red Bull coke. Basicaly what it talks about is that the Austrian agency AGES found cocaine in the Red Bull coke and so a lot of people were frightened of this news.
What shocked us most was the fact that in nightclubs the demand for Red Bull coke is increasing!!
Summing up we can say that the fears are justifiable because you can get addicted of the drink.
(c) Marlene, Katharina
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=13617
What shocked us most was the fact that in nightclubs the demand for Red Bull coke is increasing!!
Summing up we can say that the fears are justifiable because you can get addicted of the drink.
(c) Marlene, Katharina
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?id=13617
Press Review Vampire Artist
I have just read an article in "www.austriantimes.at" and it talks about the man Marko Markovic who drank his own blood an shocked his fans. He sticked a straw straight into a vein in his arm after a nurse has punctured the skin with a needle during the show. The show was in Split, Croatia.
What shocked me most was the faxt that Marko Markovic drank his blood until his skin started to turn white from blood loss.
What surprised me most was the faxt that pupils want to see such attractions.
As for me, I would NEVER EVER drink my own blood, because I get sick when I see too much blood.
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?vid=53
What shocked me most was the faxt that Marko Markovic drank his blood until his skin started to turn white from blood loss.
What surprised me most was the faxt that pupils want to see such attractions.
As for me, I would NEVER EVER drink my own blood, because I get sick when I see too much blood.
See original article:
http://www.austriantimes.at/index.php?vid=53
Mittwoch, 13. Mai 2009
Press Review SPD
I have just read an article in Werner Leitner's blog "Myblogleitern.blogspot.com" and it talks about St. Patrick's Day.
Basically what it says is that on this day, all the people in Ireland celebrate St. Patrick, who was one of the first catholic missionarys in Ireland. It also says that St. Patrick died on 17th March in 461 in County Down. So the Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day on 17th March.
What surprised me most was the fact that on St. Patrick's Day people even dye their food and their drinks green. What shocked me most was the fact that in Chicago the Chicago River is dyed green.
As for me, I believe that people nowadays only celebrate St. Patrick's Day because it is a national holiday and they do not have to work. I don't celebrate St. Patrick's day.
Basically what it says is that on this day, all the people in Ireland celebrate St. Patrick, who was one of the first catholic missionarys in Ireland. It also says that St. Patrick died on 17th March in 461 in County Down. So the Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day on 17th March.
What surprised me most was the fact that on St. Patrick's Day people even dye their food and their drinks green. What shocked me most was the fact that in Chicago the Chicago River is dyed green.
As for me, I believe that people nowadays only celebrate St. Patrick's Day because it is a national holiday and they do not have to work. I don't celebrate St. Patrick's day.
Freitag, 20. März 2009
St. Patrick´s day
Who was St. Patrick?
St. Patrick was one of the patron saints of Ireland. He was born in Great Britain in the year 387 A.D.. When St. Patrick was 16 years old, he was captured by Irish raiders. The Irish raiders took him to Ireland and made him a slave to work in the fields for 6 years. One day, St. Patrick had a dream. The dream told him to leave Ireland. He escaped and it is believed, that he walked almost 200 miles to the Irish coast and went back to Great Britain.
Back in Great Britain, St. Patrick had another dream which told him to return to Ireland as a missionary. After 15 years of religious training he was finally ready to go back to Ireland. St. Patrick went to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. When St. Patrick got to Ireland he realized that the Irish wouldn´t convert him right away, so he decided to include ancient Irish cultures in Christianity. St. Patrick lived the rest of his life in Ireland working as a missionary. He died on March 17, 460 A.D.
How is St. Patrick´s Day celebrated?
You can go to the Chicago River which is dyed green. Everybody wears green clothes. There are a lot of parades and fireworks on St. Patrick´s day.
Where is St. Patrick´s day celebrated?
St. Patrick´s Day is celebrated in Ireland. The day is a national holiday of Ireland: it is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. St. Patrick´s Day is also celebrated in Canada, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. But there it is not an official holiday.
St. Patrick was one of the patron saints of Ireland. He was born in Great Britain in the year 387 A.D.. When St. Patrick was 16 years old, he was captured by Irish raiders. The Irish raiders took him to Ireland and made him a slave to work in the fields for 6 years. One day, St. Patrick had a dream. The dream told him to leave Ireland. He escaped and it is believed, that he walked almost 200 miles to the Irish coast and went back to Great Britain.
Back in Great Britain, St. Patrick had another dream which told him to return to Ireland as a missionary. After 15 years of religious training he was finally ready to go back to Ireland. St. Patrick went to Ireland to convert the Irish to Christianity. When St. Patrick got to Ireland he realized that the Irish wouldn´t convert him right away, so he decided to include ancient Irish cultures in Christianity. St. Patrick lived the rest of his life in Ireland working as a missionary. He died on March 17, 460 A.D.
How is St. Patrick´s Day celebrated?
You can go to the Chicago River which is dyed green. Everybody wears green clothes. There are a lot of parades and fireworks on St. Patrick´s day.
Where is St. Patrick´s day celebrated?
St. Patrick´s Day is celebrated in Ireland. The day is a national holiday of Ireland: it is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. St. Patrick´s Day is also celebrated in Canada, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. But there it is not an official holiday.
Mittwoch, 28. Januar 2009
Dress Codes
Advantages:
♥ there are no differences between the poor and the rich ones
♥ school uniforms might be less expensive than "normal clothes"
♥ you know what to wear every day
Disadvantages:
♥ everybody looks the same
♥ wearing the same every day will get boring
♥ maybe students would like to have their own style
Own Opinion:
At our school there are no rules about what to wear. I am very glad about this, because if every girl at school wore the same clothes like me, I would go crazy. I think school uniforms are not so good, because every student should decide for himself/herself what he/she likes to wear. I also like to show my style, so school uniforms would be nothing for me. ;-)
♥ there are no differences between the poor and the rich ones
♥ school uniforms might be less expensive than "normal clothes"
♥ you know what to wear every day
Disadvantages:
♥ everybody looks the same
♥ wearing the same every day will get boring
♥ maybe students would like to have their own style
Own Opinion:
At our school there are no rules about what to wear. I am very glad about this, because if every girl at school wore the same clothes like me, I would go crazy. I think school uniforms are not so good, because every student should decide for himself/herself what he/she likes to wear. I also like to show my style, so school uniforms would be nothing for me. ;-)
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