TRAVEL DIARY

A couple of weeks ago we did a school trip to London, it was the trip of the end of the school year. So, in this entry I want to explain our experience and what we did in those four days that we were there.

DAY 1-  4 April

The first day we meet at 2:30 a.m in the school. There we took the bus to Barcelona to catch the plane to Gatwick Airport. When we arrived, we took another bus to get to the city. Finally, we arrived at the Safestay Hostel at Elephannt and Caastle and left the luggage. At that momento, the adventure began and we saw many incredible places.

The rest of the day we did a guided tour

around the city, where we visit among other places Trafalgar square, Buckingham Palace, Saint James Park, Houses of Parliment and The Big Ben.

Even though it was a very tiring day, it was incredible to be able to see all those sites, because I had been dreaming of being able to see them for years.

DAY 2-  5 Abril

On the second day, after having rested, we got up at 8 o'clk to have breakfast at the hostel and then start a new adventure.

After breakfast, we went to the British Museum, where we saw thousands of spectacular relics. Once seen by free the whole museum, we went in the typical red buses until Camdem Town Market. We stayed there from 13:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. After all the amazing thing we were seeing, we took a boat from Camden town to the other side of town. When we got to the other side of the city, after dinner, we found another guide, but this time it wasn't to see monuments, but to hear the story of one of London's most famous and terrifying characters: Jack the ripper. After the tour, we returned to the hostel.

Although every day were incredible, in my opinion, the second day was the best because one of the things I liked the most was the Camden market, the boat and Jack the Ripper route, among other things.

DAY 3- 6 April.

Like the previous days, we got up at 8 and had breakfast at the hostel. Afterwards, we headed to the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. This day was our day off, so after the visit to the museum, we could visit and go wherever we wanted. In my case, we met a friend who now lives there. After free time, we visited two more museums: National History Museum and Science Museum. Finally, we went to dinner together and went back to the hostel.

DAY 4- 7 April.

We get up and have breakfast at the same time, we visited some places, among them, those I liked the most were The monument, because we were able to climb it and they gave us a certificate as we had climbed all the stairs, Tower Bridge, because I had always seen it in photos and videos and I was excited to see it, and also, Brought Market, because I really like the food markets. Finally, we went to the guided tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theater.

After all this, we return to the hostel to pick up suitcases and take the road back. We arrived at the institute at 4 a.m. Then our trip was over.

PARIS POLICE ARREST THREE RELATIVES OF ISIS GUNMAN WHO KILLED OFFICER IN CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES TERROR ATTACK

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/paris-police-cuff-3-relatives-isis-gunman-killed-officer-article-1.3084064

Summary:

This news, written by Chris Sommerfeldt, is about the arrest of three relatives by French authorities because of the gunman who killed a police officer and injured two others in central Paris shootout Thursday night.

First, the writer exposes that French prosecutors have found that a second suspect is involved in the ISIS attack. Then, all the information they have about the gunman and his crimes is presented. So, the last one crime he did was last Thursday, when he jumped out of a car and began firing an automatic weapon. Finally, he targeted a cluster of unsuspecting officers killing one of them. The shooter fled while firing until one of the cops shot at him. ISIS later took credit for the attack.

The authorities also found a pump-action shotgun and multiple knives in his car. Although the research continues, French interior ministry, Pierre-Henry Brandet, communicated to the radio that the man could be a Belgian national. Then, Belgian Interior Minister, Jan Jambon, opposed those words. The only thing that can confirm the authorities is that the man was a French national. When the investigations and incursions have been completed, whoever is to blame will be published, as Francois Molins, Paris prosecutor, said. But the prosecutor confirm that the attacker was well known by French authorities as a potential Islamist radical.

It is necessary to emphasize the situation in which France was during the attack: France readies for its first round of presidential elections, scheduled for Sunday. As Trump said, this attack will influence in the results. Besides, other important entities of France gave their opinion.

MY OPINION.

First, I want to say that I chose this news because nowadays terrorist attacks are starring our days. So, I want to give my opinion about this social problem.

From my point of view, last year a lot of terrorist attacks and deaths were caused and, this year, they continue. I think that a lot of damage has already been done and too many innocent lives have been destroyed. So, it's time to stop. The only thing that is achieved with this type of attacks is more hatred and war.

Finally, the only thing that can be said when we continue to see more news like this is that we are a very stupid species, because although we have great power of reasoning and mental capacities, we continue to kill each other for reasons that can be solved through speech .

WORDS I DIDN’T KNOW

·       Scheduled

·       Weighed

·       sow

The Ambassadors

Last week we went to London in a school trip. So, in this entry I share the video that I had to do as a task related to it.

It was painted by Hans Holbein the young, and it is a painting that belongs to the English Renaissance, to the period called Cinquecento. The characters that appear in the painting are Jean de Dinteville, the French ambassador in Engalnd and Georges de Selve, his friend and bishop. It is believed that the portrait was ordered by Jean de Dinteville, which shows that by this time, people who had money and were not necessarily members of a royal family, could also order portraits and paintings.

The painting is full of symbolism. For example, some of the instruments such as the shepard dial, the quadrant or the torquetum, are pointing out dates or times that conclude on the 11^th of April of 1533, the Good Friday of the year this painting was made. But the most oustanding symbol is the skull, that is hidden. There is an anamorphosis, which is something represented in a distorted perspective that forces the spectator to use specific objects to be able to see it properly. In this case, the skull is hidden in the front of the ambassadors, and you need a spoon to be able to see it. The skull represents the fact that death comes for everyone and what you have in the terrenal life won't be important in the celestial one.

ARE PRENUPS NECESSARY?

After a long research, in different web pages, relating to what are prenups, now I can create my own definition about this term. Therefore, Prenuptial Agreements is an agreement between the couple, before the marriage, where they specifies what each person's property rights will be in case of divorce. Such agreements already existed long ago, where only economic interests were agreed in case of divorce. But, definitely, the fashions always come back and this can not only be seen in fashion, but also in these types of agreements, which are becoming fashionable. As in everything, this new agreement has good things and other things that aren't so good, its pros and cons.

On one hand, this premarital agreement has some pros. Above all, this can be useful for rich or famous people because if you have, for example, your own business or a lot of money, it can't be divided and can't be subject to the control or involvement of your former spouse upon divorce.

Besides, apart from economic interests, it can also be beneficial for children, because this agreement can protect the inheritance rights of children from previous marriages and it can also determine custody of the child, always in case of separation.

It should be noted that if one spouse has more debt than the other, with the agreement it can protect the debt-free spouse, so he or she haven't to assume the obligations of the other. In general, you can agree to the distribution of decisions and responsibilities.

On the other hand, this agreement also have some cons. Most disadvantages are financial. For example, if you help your partner in his business, you may not be entitled to claim a share of money. This agreement also implies to give up your right to inherit from your spouse's estate when he or she dies.

A part from this economic issues, it also has another disadvantages, for example, if you start a relationship with a contract that sets forth the particulars of what will happen upon death or divorce can engender a sense of lack of trust.

From my point of view, I totally disagree with this type of agreements. I think that the last one disadvantage that I written invalidates all the advantages that I have exposed. The most beautiful thing about a relationship is trust. Therefore, starting with a contract gives an impression of lack of confidence and, most importantly, lack of love and affection. That is why I don't understand that before getting married, which according to what people says is one of the most beautiful things in life, you think of an agreement like that.

Pages consulted:

• http://family.findlaw.com/marriage/pros-and-cons-premarital-agreements-prenuptials.html
• http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/prenuptial-agreements-overview-29569.html
• https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/love
• http://family.findlaw.com/marriage/prenuptial-agreements.html

SCRIPT

Scenario: Cafeteria.

Characters: Gina and Kim.

Gina: Hi Kim! how are you? It has been a long time since we met…

Kim: Hi Gina! It's true, too long ago. I'm fine and you?

Gina: Very good! Well I have an idea!!

Kim: What idea?

Gina: I thought we could make a trip to spend more time together and remember old times, couldn't we? What do you say?

Kim: I would love to, but I cannot…

Gina: Why?

Kim: Because I'm saving money and I really need it.

Gina: Really? But so much money?

Kim: Yes, because I want to fulfill my dream in a couple of months.

Gina: Oh nice!! What good news! what is your dream?

Kim: Make me a lipo!

Gina: What!! Oh my God, is that your dream?

Kim: Of course!

Gina: I can’t believe it!

Kim: Why?

Gina: Because you are beautiful just the way you are and, in my opinion, you do not have to spend all this money in this way. I think it's the best way to throw the money!

Kim: I don’t think the same.

Gina: Okay, but I want you to reflect about this and I want you to listen to me. Money is hard to win and there are many beautiful things in life to invest in them, so please don’t let society eat your head and don’t fall into that trap, your imperfections make you pretty and unique, believe me.

Kim: Okay, I will reflect! But I don't promise nothing! You want to see us another day?

Gina: Of course!

(Some Weeks later…)

Kim: Hi Gina!! How are you?

Gina: Hi Kim! I’m fine and you?

Kim: I have to tell you something!

Gina: Tell me!

Kim: Finally, I don’t operate, I was reflecting and I realized that you are right, everyone is as it is and we should accept ourselves as we are.

Gina: Oh Kim!! I’m so happy with your choice! So, if we can make our trip, can we?

Kim: Of course, I think that it is the best idea you’ve had.

MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE CANCELLING THEIR NETFLIX ACCOUNT BECAUSE OF THIS ONE SITE

http://shrewdliving.com/finance-daily-streaming-lp14.php?offer_id=2355&mb=1014&n=TZ&s=TZ_Tier2_38c_DeSp_penny2&country=www.nydailynews.com&a=b1_triplelift

SUMMARY:

This news was published March 6^th and it is about a new tv/movie subscription site that is taking the world by storm. So, the writer investigate how the site works and why it is getting famous. 

The writer exposes that this site is have more than 10.000 films and tv shows to watch because it can provide you everything that cable and online streaming sites could. In addition, all the films and programs are shown in HD quality, it can be streamed on your computer, tablet or mobile phone and it is completely legal. But the best part is that this site is allowing all users to sign up for free, thing done to compete against the giants in online streaming. So, many consumers are flocking over to take advantage of this opportunity and that’s why they are cancelling their online subscriptions, like in their Netflix account. Finally, the writer add that he doesn’t know how much longer this site will continue to allow users to sign up for free.

MY OPINION:

This type of opportunity is the best idea for subscribers, but I also think that it is a type of offer that damages the other companies and, therefore, they are techniques of the aggressive marketing.

In my point of view, these activities remind me of my research work when traditional business owners explained some marking techniques used by multinationals and which greatly damaged their small business, so I consider them comparable to these unethical techniques used by multinationals.

Nowadays all the companies are focused on get the most money, so none of them are concerned about the damage they can do depending on what actions they do. That’s why, in my opinion, all these companies must reach an agreement in which all beneficiaries can win.

WORDS I DIDN'T KNOW:

• splash
• controversial
• streams

VANDALS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DOZENS OF TIPPED GRAVES AT JEWISH CEMETERY IN BROOKLYN, MANAGEMENT SAYS

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/vandals-didn-tip-graves-brooklyn-jewish-cemetery-management-article-1.2989288

SUMMARY:

This news, which was published last March 5^th by Edgar Sandoval, Laura Dimon and Reuven Blau, is about the dispute stemming from 42 tombstones fallen on a Jewish cemetery. So, some people argue that it was an act of vandalism and others that it wasn’t.

On the one hand, police and the general manager of a Jewish cemetery in Brooklyn said that the memorials had naturally tipped over due to age. In this group, who argue that has not been vandalism, highlights the role of Marisa Tarantino and some police who has spoken with the reporters.

On the other hand, a few days later a trio of officials demanded an investigation. The Assemblyman Dov Hikind said that they aren’t talking about tombstones that are naturally lying down and, to prove that, he said that we only have to walk in there and see that something is just not right.

At last, the Albany pol said the police commissioner and the hate crime task force visited the area. They visited the Jewish Cemetery because these officials found some suspicious evidence like a section of barbed wire missing in the area facing the toppled tombstones.

MY OPINION:

In my point of view, this tombstones were derived purposely. I say that because some of them were not old and, besides, the officials found this evidence of the barbed wire missing. I don’t know why these people have been slow to heed these officials if they have found evidence. They investigating the case wouldn't lose anything, but if they discovered something they could win many answers.

After looking for news for the blog, I have notice that nowadays hate crimes are going up. So, I really think that these cases have to be seriously investigated and dealt with.

Finally, as a conclusion, I have to say that if this has really been an act of vandalism against the Jews, again, mankind proves that it has not learned anything from history and the mistakes made throughout it.

WORDS I DIDN’T KNOW:

·         Barbed

·         Wire

·         spokesman