Tonight at 8 p.m. TVN is showing Happy Feet.
2009/10/30
2009/10/25
Tuesday topics - the letter "C" (part 1)
No riddles and puzzles this time because you will have to do quite a lot of research for our next class.
We are going to be talking about:
- convicts: historical background, settlement, life conditions, pardons and famous prisoners
- convicts in popular culture: songs, stories, art
- the impact of convict past on Aussie mentality and national pride (concentrate on "social psychology" and "why?" in this article; we'll also touch upon the concept of "mateship")
A little something to get you started. Click on the picture to watch a very interesting clip.
(the Fremantle Prison flogging post)
and...
- crocodiles (if we have time) ;-)
(click on the picture)
We are going to be talking about:
- convicts: historical background, settlement, life conditions, pardons and famous prisoners
- convicts in popular culture: songs, stories, art
- the impact of convict past on Aussie mentality and national pride (concentrate on "social psychology" and "why?" in this article; we'll also touch upon the concept of "mateship")
A little something to get you started. Click on the picture to watch a very interesting clip.
(the Fremantle Prison flogging post)
and...
- crocodiles (if we have time) ;-)
(click on the picture)
2009/10/23
THURSDAY FILM CLUB ONLINE - rules of use
Here you will find a link to my chomikuj.pl account. I will be uploading films which we discuss as part of our Film Club, as well as ones which are topic-related but we simply will not have time to watch.
I'm doing this because most of them are not available in any form on the Polish market / DVD libraries.
Because of copyright issues I would like you all to observe certain rules, please!
1. The files will be stored on the account for up to two weeks after each Thursday Film Club meeting. I will remove them later.
2. Please if you don't have to, do not download the files on your computer. "Chomik" has a special integrated player which allows you to watch the films online.
3. I am aware that sometimes, for a number of reasons, you may need to download the files, but please remember that you should delete them from your drive within 24h.
4. You will find all the files in the folder called "Thursday Film Club". It is protected with the password "AUSSIE".
Update:
Films currently available:
1. Rabbit-Proof Fence
2. The Castle
I'm doing this because most of them are not available in any form on the Polish market / DVD libraries.
Because of copyright issues I would like you all to observe certain rules, please!
1. The files will be stored on the account for up to two weeks after each Thursday Film Club meeting. I will remove them later.
2. Please if you don't have to, do not download the files on your computer. "Chomik" has a special integrated player which allows you to watch the films online.
3. I am aware that sometimes, for a number of reasons, you may need to download the files, but please remember that you should delete them from your drive within 24h.
4. You will find all the files in the folder called "Thursday Film Club". It is protected with the password "AUSSIE".
Update:
Films currently available:
1. Rabbit-Proof Fence
2. The Castle
2009/10/21
FILM CLUB confirmation
THURSDAY FILM CLUB
11:30 (room 110)
Come to see this wonderful, touching tale about indigenous Australians and have a friendly chat afterwards.
Don't forget to bring some chocolate and wine gums so we can celebrate WOMBAT DAY properly! ;-)
FREE TEA & COFFEE! ;-)
11:30 (room 110)
Come to see this wonderful, touching tale about indigenous Australians and have a friendly chat afterwards.
Don't forget to bring some chocolate and wine gums so we can celebrate WOMBAT DAY properly! ;-)
FREE TEA & COFFEE! ;-)
2009/10/20
Tuesday BBQ leftovers...
... or the things you didn't see on the small screen of my laptop ;-)
Click on the picture to learn more about the the Great Comet of 2007.
Do you remember the name of the state fish of New South Wales? The little blue fellow who changes its gender? Yes? No? Follow the link to read more. ;-)
And finally a hearty recommendation - click on the picture below to check out a really amazing website.
More will follow soon.
It seems we'll be able to grab room 110 for the Film Club on Thursday. I'll let you know when it is official.
Click on the picture to learn more about the the Great Comet of 2007.
Do you remember the name of the state fish of New South Wales? The little blue fellow who changes its gender? Yes? No? Follow the link to read more. ;-)
And finally a hearty recommendation - click on the picture below to check out a really amazing website.
More will follow soon.
It seems we'll be able to grab room 110 for the Film Club on Thursday. I'll let you know when it is official.
2009/10/18
22 October - Wombat Day
Well, I wasn't planning this but there is special "someone" reading this blog who forced me (almost at gunpoint) to post something about a WOMBAT ;-)
And "it can't have been a coincidence" that on October 22 Australians celebrate "Wombat Day". Click on the picture to read more.
If you want to make your own origami wombat to celebrate the day, here are the instructions:
And "it can't have been a coincidence" that on October 22 Australians celebrate "Wombat Day". Click on the picture to read more.
If you want to make your own origami wombat to celebrate the day, here are the instructions:
Tuesday topics
As you all remember this week we're going to explore the letter "B".
Being the cruel and wicked person I am, I thought it'd be more interesting if I didn't give you a list of topics but just some hints on what you may expect on Tuesday ;-)
So here they go:
1. Watch and listen to this clip. If you want to check the lyrics just follow the link. You'll find some information about the artists here.
2. Click on the picture to find out more.
3. Solve the picture puzzle.
You need two words ( _ _ _ _ _ _ ) ( _ _ _ ). When you read them aloud you should guess the third topic.
(Hint 1: these two puzzle words begin with consecutive letters of the alphabet. Hint 2: the word you are looking for has a well known 3-letter abbreviation)
4. And you can read a little about our last two topics here.
Good luck! :-)
Being the cruel and wicked person I am, I thought it'd be more interesting if I didn't give you a list of topics but just some hints on what you may expect on Tuesday ;-)
So here they go:
1. Watch and listen to this clip. If you want to check the lyrics just follow the link. You'll find some information about the artists here.
2. Click on the picture to find out more.
3. Solve the picture puzzle.
You need two words ( _ _ _ _ _ _ ) ( _ _ _ ). When you read them aloud you should guess the third topic.
(Hint 1: these two puzzle words begin with consecutive letters of the alphabet. Hint 2: the word you are looking for has a well known 3-letter abbreviation)
4. And you can read a little about our last two topics here.
Good luck! :-)
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