Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. Once a teacher, always a teacher … The problem obviously is, you cannot stop curiosity! But you can stop educating or even teach people. Some people love teachers, but most people hate teachers! Why? The Mother of all questions … Why do you ask? Wisdom | Credit phb
Glorreiche Rebellen The First Romantics and the Invention of the Self - Magnificent Rebels written by Andrea Wulf Magnificent Rebels (Titel) This book offers a captivating exploration of the first German Romantic movement, centering around the group of visionary thinkers and writers known as the Jena Set. Set against the backdrop of late 18th and early 19th century Europe, the book delves into the lives of key figures such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Friedrich Schiller, Friedrich Hölderlin, Novalis, the Schlegel brothers, and the Humboldt brothers. The focus, however, is on Caroline Schlegel! Overview The book paints a vivid picture of the intellectual and cultural ferment in Jena, where these brilliant minds gathered to challenge conventional thinking and explore new artistic and philosophical frontiers. The Jena Set was characterized by its emphasis on emotion, imagination, and the beauty of nature, laying the foundation for German Romanticism and the school of Novalis and his closer friends. Intellectual and Social Dynamics Andrea Wulf highlights the dynamic interactions, collaborations, and sometimes tumultuous relationships among the members of the Jena Group of innovative readers and writers and thinkers. The book delves into their shared aspirations, intellectual debates, and the profound impact they had on each other's work. They were close friends and sometimes met each day or eveninf, at least visititing Jena and the Schlegel house regularly. The older Goethe, the tolerant adviser, mostly came…
Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Robina is a rather new suburb at the southern Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Hi, my name is Peter Hanns Bloecker. Previously a High School teacher of German and English, I have left the active school service in Germany and have now fully retired at the Gold Coast since 2015, where I live with my wife Maria Ines and her family from Rio and Australia and Great Britain. I am an author and active blogger working on Higher Education and Life Skills for a growing audience around the globe. The Gold Coast in South East Queensland As of 2024, the estimated population of the Gold Coast is around 742,600 A. It's one of Australia's fastest-growing cities and continues to attract both residents and tourists with its beautiful beaches and vibrant lifestyle A. Tallee Bridge Palm Beach Credit phb Looking south Credit phb The population of the Greater Brisbane area, excluding the Gold Coast, is approximately 2,526,238 as of the 2021 Census A. The population of the Gold Coast is projected to grow significantly by 2032 A. According to the Queensland Government's population projections, the Gold Coast's population could increase from 742,600 in 2024 to 849,000 to 1,130,000 by 2046 A. This means an expected growth of 106,400 to 387,400 people over the next 20 years A. For Greater Brisbane (excluding the Gold Coast), the population…
ZEIT ONLINE | Im Browser lesen Lohnt sich sehr! Newsletter Zeit Online Er ist Vizekanzler, Bundeswirtschaftsminister und Kanzlerkandidat der Grünen: Robert Habeck ist als bisher einziger Gast bereits zum zweiten Mal bei Alles gesagt? – im Rahmen der Sonderfolgen des unendlichen Podcasts mit Spitzenpolitikern vor der Bundestagswahl. Habeck war im Jahr 2018 der erste Gast des Podcasts – und ist nun, rein zufällig, auch der hundertste. Diese Folge wurde am 14. Februar 2025 aufgenommen. Jetzt auf ZEIT ONLINE. © Alena Schmick für ZEIT ONLINE Robert Habeck spricht über seine politischen Fehler, seine schwankende Popularität, das Scheitern der Ampelregierung, über den Zustand der liberalen Demokratie und die historische Entwicklung der Grünen, über die Themen Migration, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft. Er erzählt von seinem Verhältnis zu Olaf Scholz und Annalena Baerbock und über seine enge Beziehung zu Wolodymyr Selenskyj, spricht über seinen Umgang mit der Heizungsgesetzdebatte und mit den Plagiatsvorwürfen zu seiner Doktorarbeit. © Alena Schmick für ZEIT ONLINE Robert Habeck wurde 1969 in Lübeck geboren, nach seinem Studium veröffentlichte er gemeinsam mit seiner Frau Andrea Paluch Kinderbücher und Theaterstücke. Von 2012 bis 2018 war er stellvertretender Ministerpräsident in Schleswig-Holstein, von 2018 bis 2022 gemeinsam mit Annalena Baerbock Parteivorsitzender von Bündnis 90/Die Grünen. © Alena Schmick für ZEIT ONLINE Seit 2021 ist er Vizekanzler der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und Bundeswirtschaftsminister. Im Gespräch mit Jochen Wegner und Christoph Amend spricht Robert Habeck über seine Faszination für das Buch Nexus des Bestsellerautors Yuval Harari, über die neue Techoligarchie in den USA – und über die Frage,…
Credit phb In a dense forest where the sun's rays played hide-and-seek with the trees, lived a curious young squirrel named Alfie. Alfie loved to explore and ask questions about everything he noticed. One day, Alfie found a strange, flat rock covered in odd shapes. The shapes looked like wiggly lines, circles, and other strange marks. He had seen these before on the signs the humans left in the forest, but he never knew what they meant. Alfie decided to ask his friend, Bella Block the wise old owl, who lived in the ancient oak tree. Retired, but not tired. Bella was known to have answers to the most puzzling questions young squirrels might ask. "Hello, Bella," Alfie chirped as he scampered up the tree. "I found this rock with funny marks on it. Do you know what they are?" Bella turned her head slowly and peered at the rock with her large, knowing eyes. "Ah, Alfie, those are letters and numbers. Humans use them to communicate and count things. They are part of something called the alphabet and numbers." Alfie tilted his head. "Alphabet? Numbers? What do they do?" Bella hooted softly. "The alphabet is a set of letters from A to Z. They form words that humans use to speak to each other. And numbers, like from 0 to 100, help them count…
Business German Podcast You may eat or order your Dessert First! Hi, I’m Pete …My Aussie mates have changed my name Peter meaning the Rock! About my background as a High School Teacher in Germany, Namibia and Australia. My name is Peter H Bloecker, StD i.R. I am hosting the Business German Podcast, which focuses on teaching authentic German for professional settings. My aim is to help learners navigate the German language and culture from an intercultural perspective with a FOCUS on The Intercultural Gaps. From 1998 to 2005, I worked and served as the German language adviser at the Goethe-Institut Australia, contributing to the promotion of German language and culture in Queensland and in Australia. My office was at the LOTE Centre, Westend, in those days next to the School of Distance Education, now sold and demolished. Now fully retired, I live with my wife Maria Ines at the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. A tree is a tree and has a soul ... More promotion will come here soon, once my free Podcast has hit the target line at Spotify and some other channels. Author & Blogger Peter Hanns Bloecker Linked About us Profile
Wenn Trump bluehende Landschaften in Gaza verspricht wie Kohl damals in der DDR, ist das kein Scherz: Es ist schlicht der Gedanke eines Real Estate Moguls aus dem Trump Tower in NYCity. Why not, fragt sich augenwischend der Deutsche Michel (Taugenichts)? Habe ich hier was verschlafen? Nichts ist unmoeglich, sagte uns eins Obama, just follow the AD. Was Trump mit Musk offenbar verstanden hat, oder irre ich mich da? Kein Stein auf dem anderen ist Gaza! Wer soll da jetzt wohnen, ohne das Drama noch einmal zu wiederholen? Vorhang zu, pflegte Goethe in Weimar zu sagen! #Faust #Shakespeare #Schlegel #Hegel #Humboldt #Tegel #Berlin #Bubble phb George Town phb phb The Robbers (Schiller) | Credit phb
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Credit phb Credit phb Credit phb Family First I am Peter H Bloecker, StD i.R. Linked Retired Educator from Germany with a German Background, but living at the Gold Coast with Maria Ines and her beautiful family since 2015. About us Linked I have left the active school scene in Germany behind, since I retired in 2015 in the True North of Germany near Hamburg and Berlin. Now a freelance writer and active Blogger, as my name is Blocker! Nomen Est Omen Blocking trees for 1000 years in the True North of Germany between the Horizons: This is my Family Background. Later some of my ancestors named Blocker became Free Farmers in Holstein between Denmark (FL) and Hamburg (HH) and the North Sea (Blanke Hanns) and the Baltic Sea stretching East into Russia and the Baltic States and Scandinavia. My HOME VILLAGES were in Holstein Huje (IZ) and later Kiel Ottendorf (RD). I spend most of my time with my wife Maria Ines and her family from Rio. Op Shop in the Country in OZ | Credit phb Stieg Larsson Stieg Larsson was a Swedish writer and journalist, best known for his Millennium Trilogy A. He was born on August 15, 1954, in Skelleftehamn, Sweden, and spent much of his life in Stockholm A. Larsson was an investigative journalist who focused on exposing right-wing extremist groups B. Larsson died unexpectedly on…
DeepSeek and Its Impact Introduction DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has recently made headlines with its advanced AI models, causing significant ripples in the tech industry and financial markets. This post explores the rise of DeepSeek, the implications of former President Donald Trump's "wake-up call" statement, the effects on Wall Street, and the reasons behind the media's shock. DeepSeek's Rise DeepSeek, founded in 2023, has developed AI models that rival those of leading American companies like OpenAI and Google. The company's latest model, DeepSeek-R1, has been praised for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness, achieving high performance with significantly lower resources A B. This breakthrough has positioned DeepSeek as a formidable competitor in the AI landscape out of the Blue. Trump's "Wake-Up Call" Former President Donald Trump referred to DeepSeek's success as a "wake-up call" for the American tech industry C D. He emphasized the need for U.S. companies to focus on innovation and efficiency to maintain their competitive edge. Trump's statement highlights the urgency for American tech firms to adapt and innovate in response to emerging global competitors. Implications at Wall Street DeepSeek's rise has had profound implications for Wall Street. The announcement of DeepSeek-R1 led to a significant sell-off in U.S. tech stocks, with companies like Nvidia and Microsoft experiencing notable declines D E. Investors reacted to the potential threat posed by a more cost-effective and efficient AI model, raising concerns…