When looking for an article, I found a really touching one about a homeless man whose life is really turning around.
After finding 7,000 Euros just lying in the street December 26, 2011, Hermann Schlechert did a good deed by turning in the money to the police for someone to claim. After a life of drugs, alcohol, and prison he was able to redeem himself by turning in the money to the police and meeting the owner of the 7,000 Euros. The owner of the money was so grateful, he offered Mr. Schlechert a job at a hotel. Not only that, but people from different organizations and foundations are also grateful and are donating money to Mr. Schlechert. With all of the money and a new job, Hermann was able to buy himself his very first apartment in his life.
This article is really heartwarming. It shows that there are still good people in the world and that good deeds can come with a reward, even if your past is dark. This could be a universal message that one small action can make such a world of difference which I think is a great message.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Die fünfte Jahreszeit
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-65422-25.html
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-65422-28.html
http://www.spiegel.de/fotostrecke/fotostrecke-65422-12.html
Usually, people get together every now and then and have a good time. But in Germany, starting November 11, everybody comes together for forty days and just have one huge party. Everybody dresses crazy and just has an all out good time. In the US, you rarely have this happening. We have the Thanksgiving Day parades, parades in general, but the one that really stands out and sounds like Karneval is Mardi Gras. At both of these festivals, people dress crazy, drink with all of their friends, and have grandiose floats. The only difference about these festivals are the floats, as well. While at Mardi Gras the floats perceive popular things like fairy tale stories, the floats in Karneval are poking fun at political figures and what else is going on in the world. I think that surprised me the most because poking fun at political figures and political events around the world could really cause quite some controversy . Even with the controversial floats, I wasn't all that surprised. Germans, from what I've seen, like to celebrate anything and everything. So were my perceptions changed? Not in the slightest. This year I think the floats would have a variety of things. From the USA's presidential election to the Royal marriage. There is an array of things that could be done.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Corruption scandal shakes Vatican as internal letters leaked
The article I chose was about the Vatican and how it is seemingly corrupted. Culturally, the Vatican is known worldwide as being the stronghold of Catholic religion. It has also been subject of many books, movies, and controversy. A good amount of people will look up to the Vatican and see all that is good while others will do everything in their power to find anything wrong with it.
In U.S. culture, the only thing I can really compare this to is every controversy anyone in the U.S. will make up at all times of any day. What surprised me is that the article isn't really what I expected. When I read the title, I expected it to be something on those letters that would really stir up the system. Also, I wasn't expecting the working conditions at the Vatican to be that bad. I guess I was surprised because I expect more out of the Vatican. I also expected them to be cautious with their money... for some reason.
When thinking about what this article means in Swiss terms, I am, again, surprised. Everybody knows that Switzerland is a country that doesn't take sides and tries to stay at peace with everybody, yet this article is very controversial and can stir up a lot of trouble. On Swiss terms, this is a very bold jump on their part. This doesn't change my perception of them, though. To me it says they aren't afraid to write articles that will stir up trouble.
In U.S. culture, the only thing I can really compare this to is every controversy anyone in the U.S. will make up at all times of any day. What surprised me is that the article isn't really what I expected. When I read the title, I expected it to be something on those letters that would really stir up the system. Also, I wasn't expecting the working conditions at the Vatican to be that bad. I guess I was surprised because I expect more out of the Vatican. I also expected them to be cautious with their money... for some reason.
When thinking about what this article means in Swiss terms, I am, again, surprised. Everybody knows that Switzerland is a country that doesn't take sides and tries to stay at peace with everybody, yet this article is very controversial and can stir up a lot of trouble. On Swiss terms, this is a very bold jump on their part. This doesn't change my perception of them, though. To me it says they aren't afraid to write articles that will stir up trouble.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Essen und Kleidung
Ich liebe Essen. Ich denke Essen sind die beste, und Kleidung sind zweiten. Mein Lieblingsessen ist Hackfleisch, Pizza, und Händchen. Hackfleisch sind sehr gut aber es ist nicht sehr gut für dich. Alles liebe Pizza. Es schmeckt sehr gut. Dann, Händchen sind gut für deine Gesundheit. Ich liebe alles Obst. Es schmeckt mir gut. Äpfeln und Traube sind meine Lieblings.
Also, ich liebe Kleidung sehr viel. Ich gerne Jeans, Pullovers, T Shirts, Kleider, und Schuhen. Ich gefällt die Jeans und Pullovers. Ich passe T Shirts, aber ich will Kleider Verschließen nicht oft.
Also, ich liebe Kleidung sehr viel. Ich gerne Jeans, Pullovers, T Shirts, Kleider, und Schuhen. Ich gefällt die Jeans und Pullovers. Ich passe T Shirts, aber ich will Kleider Verschließen nicht oft.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Beethoven Letter Discovered in Germany
In 1823 a letter was written to Franz Anton Stockhausen by the one and only Beethoven. This is culturally significant, to say the least. Beethoven was one of the most famous composers of all time. Not only is this letter a magnificent piece of discovery, it happens to be a moment in history that can now forever be remembered. The cultural aspect of it is that Beethoven was born in Bonn, making him a famous German composer. This discovery sheds light on anything Germany.
In American culture, we're more modern. We try and keep up with the trends of everyday. While in Europe, they have so much more history. They have kings, queens, music, literature, art, everything. Metaphorically, America is just a baby. It's been around for awhile now, but it doesn't measure up to Egypt, Europe, even Asia. We're just learning still.
On a scale of cultural importance from remotely important to extremely important, I would measure this article almost to extremely important. Beethoven was already an extremely important person in history and this letter just ups the ante. Germany is already a rich culture and I personally believe this adds to it immensely.
In American culture, we're more modern. We try and keep up with the trends of everyday. While in Europe, they have so much more history. They have kings, queens, music, literature, art, everything. Metaphorically, America is just a baby. It's been around for awhile now, but it doesn't measure up to Egypt, Europe, even Asia. We're just learning still.
On a scale of cultural importance from remotely important to extremely important, I would measure this article almost to extremely important. Beethoven was already an extremely important person in history and this letter just ups the ante. Germany is already a rich culture and I personally believe this adds to it immensely.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
DEUTSCH vs. AMURICA
In AMURICA we have big cities, a lot of cars, and a McDonalds on almost every corner. In Germany, dear sweet Germany, they have bikes, more small cities than big cities, and bakeries so delicious you'll want to go every day.
In AMURICA, people are always on the go. They want to go out with people. Out to eat, out to parties, just out. In Germany, people like to take their time and use their time more wisely. They ride bikes and trains if they want to go anywhere.
In AMURICA, people are always on the go. They want to go out with people. Out to eat, out to parties, just out. In Germany, people like to take their time and use their time more wisely. They ride bikes and trains if they want to go anywhere.
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