Monday, August 5, 2013

Конкурс від Організації Peace Corps Ukraine

КООРДИНАТОР ПРОЕКТУ З МІСЦЕВОГО РОЗВИТКУ
/ Local Capacity Development Project (LCDP) Coordinator/
Організація Peace Corps Ukraine шукає координатора проекту з місцевого розвитку. В обов’язки координатора входитиме налагодження співпраці між волонтерами Peace Corps та українськими громадськими організаціями. Від кандидатів вимагається досвід роботи у громадському секторі та вільне володіння англійською. Резюме, мотиваційний лист та рекомендації слід надсилати до 15 серпня.

Saturday, August 3, 2013

American Football in Vinnytsia


English Club on Forbidden Archeology, Human Evolution and Life in Space with Dima S.

Questions for this discussion:
August 3, 2013
Topic: Forbidden Archeology, Human Evolution and Life in Space
Leader: Dima S.
Discussion:
1. What do you know about such a study as Forbidden Archeology? All over the world, enigmatic artifacts have been found that do not fit the accepted geologic or historical timeline. Do they offer a radically different view of our world? What do you know about these archaeological discoveries that don't fit into the standard templates of what conventional science would have us accept? Is Forbidden Archeology a science or pseudoscience? Do you think that Forbidden Archeology challenges the scientific theories and is contradictive and really critical?

2. Do these facts contradict the dominant views of human origins and antiquity? What is your position? Can Forbidden Archeology change thoughts on human origins, identity, and destiny and take on one of the most fundamental components of the modern scientific world view? May it be the commonly accepted theory some day?

3. Have you ever read about people of the unusual demeanor /abnormal-sized ones: giants or dwarfs/? What factors can influence on human changes? Do you think that rapid changes in Earth climate coincide with a tripling in the size of the human brain and skull? How might the physiological features of human beings change in the future, especially as new, wearable technology (Google Glass, iWatch, discrete implants, embedded nano-chips, and communication lenses) changes the way we use our bodies? Could harmful UV radiation outside of the Earth’s protective ozone make any changes? Do you know the disruptive effects of other phenomena that affect human beings?

4. Is it possible in future to get the ability to control human biology and human evolution in much the same way we control electrons to power our world today? What is your attitude to genetic engineering? Unusually warm weather generates more aggression and conflict, and even more political change, researches show. How climate change can “make us hot under the collar”?

5. Would you like to be an archeological researcher or a paleoarchaeologist? Have you ever participated in archeological excavations? What are the results? Why did freelance researchers start their research findings only over the past two centuries?

6. Do you believe in life on other planets? Have you ever heard about modern investigations on it? What's it like to live in space? Why do people want society to build places in space to live?

Schedule: Thursday, 8 August – 5.30 pm
Saturday, 10 August – 10.30 am
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Reminder on English Club Session

You are invited for English Club Session on Forbidden Archeology, Human Evolution and Life in Space. 
Where: Window on America Center. 
When: 03.08.2013, @ 10.30 am. 
Leader: Dima S.

Friday, August 2, 2013

English Club on "What Is Your Five-Year Professional Plan"? with Ihor S.



            How do you see life in Ukraine in five years? What is your five-year professional plan?

                                                                Leader: Igor Strelkov

Thought Of The Day: “ Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. ”

— Theodore Roosevelt


Fun Fact of the Day: Real Funny Dumb Laws in the United States

New York: (1) It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. (2) A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting. This old law specifically prohibits men from turning around on any city street and looking "at a woman in that way." A second conviction for a crime of this magnitude calls for the violating male to be forced to wear a "pair of horse-blinders" wherever and whenever he goes outside for a stroll.

West Virginia - If any person arrived at the age of discretion profanely curse or swear or get drunk in public, he shall be fined by a justice one dollar for each offense.

Discussion: 

1. What changes can you predict in the economical, political and social development of Ukraine? What parties could be real leaders for the successful development of our country? If you were a government policymaker or a planner what changes or key issues could affect the economic or social development of Ukraine? What countries are effective model roles for our national development?

2. Would you like to be a future leader? Is it important to have leadership skills and to be talented in order to become a successful leader in any sphere? What essential business leadership skills do you use in your practice?

3. Do you think it is easy to be a President of Ukraine? You have probably heard the old saying that "anybody can grow up to be a President”. But not everybody is cut out to be a President. What qualities does a real leader need to possess? What kind of a party or NGO do you want to organize or lead? Being a president of Ukraine, what changes and quick actions on problems facing the nation do you like to make? Why? What makes a great president? What team do you need to have

4. What Ukrainian historical leaders are model roles for you? Why? Does the historical memory influence on the future of a nation? What positive / negative features does the Ukrainian nation have?

5. Can a woman be a successful President? Do you believe in a line “It’s a man’s world” without giving it a second thought? How would people know if this woman, from the streets is really better than Clinton? What is your attitude to female heads of a government? Do you know any successful female representatives in power? Why do women seek to have power instead of being a superb nanny? What makes a woman strong enough to lead in the times of global changes?

6. Do you think that the amount of the Ukrainian population decrease? What factors can influence on this process? What countries do Ukrainians choose to immigrate? Why? What problems can you face being abroad? What country do you prefer to immigrate? Why? What is your five-year professional plan?

Schedule:

Saturday, August 3, 2013 – 10.30 am – Dima S.

Thursday, August 8, 2013 – 5.30 pm


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