Thursday, December 23, 2010

Social Talk. Text 37

Our little helpers.

You are watching The First World Wide channel, which is in fact the last one, but never mind. If you are used to watching only old movies on your favorite channel, then we have a surprise for you. Today we have a news block! First time in ages you'll see news. Can you just imagine it? I'm so nervous. So let's start.

From the nineteen fortieth many nations had tried to reach the space. First it was all about bombing each other, but one scientist of that time had a dream. Dream of being space traveler. He had convinced his government to give him money to a space research program. But he certainly wouldn't be allowed to send humans to the space without running some tests first.

That was beginning of the space era. Back then people worked hard, to achieve their aim. And they had succeeded. First a dog was sent to the space, next were apes and then some worms with plants, which were trying to produce an air on a spacecraft. Finally, after so many tests, people were ready to go, or just weren't afraid anymore. Then one nation landed on the moon. And now I can tell you for sure. It was our biggest achievement in the space so far. Then someone had invented "the matrix", which was the only solution to avoid the war, and we felt down back to earth. Next centuries were pretty the same. And now, as you well know, whole eighty billions of people are living, or lying, in ten miles high skyscrapers. But if you're one of the forty five free people living outside the matrix, and if you are watching us right now, then listen.

Do you remember those apes, which were sent to space? They have returned. This morning they've sent me a notification from the orbit. "Stay calm. We are going to conquer you in one moment."

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Social Talk. Text 36

The most forgotten zoo.

There is one place, which is well known to you, where anyone is welcome.

If you're a lizard or if you're a bear,
you can be placed in the sector eleven.
If you're a turtle or even a frog,
then you can choose any river you want.
If you're a whale or a dolphin, who knows,
maybe a shark or a squid.
Maybe a donkey, a goat or a horse,
it doesn't matter who you are to Lord.

But if you're a mammal, that came with fire,
then you should be careful with your one desire.
If you are a killer, then rest will strike back.
And if you like the garbage, you should listen to that.
The strongest of winds will became a large wave,
and hit you in the evening the very next day.


Conclusion will be one the shortest of all.
You shouldn't be pleased with all you have done.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Social Talk. Text 35

Who are we?

Adrenaline, which is in fact just a human hormone, is very powerful weapon. But this weapon isn't wide spread yet. Or it's better to say already.

When life was born in lands of Egypt, it was necessary to control people. And Egypt tribes chiefs, who were much more cleverer, than Indian chiefs, invented few simple rules, to keep their people under control. This rules were fathers legacy to the son. This knowledge were passed from chief, who lately became a Pharaoh, to his child.

Nowadays you can get such knowledge only in special school, which is under government supervision. But even if you somehow get in to such place, you'll find it pretty boring. Because all dirty work is done already. Nobody needs to create new religion, or new culture for your nation. All you'll learn in there, is only history manipulation system. And maybe exactly you'll be the one, who will turn Hitler to a new messiah, instead of murderer.

If you still think that some people are cruel, then you should ask yourself why are they doing it? But you should keep in mind one thing, the more hormones in the blood, the more you'll behave as animal. Different hormone means different result.

I guess you noticed that I didn't mention the global food trade system, which now is in the first place by global profit, but this is completely different story about how to take our hormones level in right place to control us.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Social Talk. Text 34

The last One.

Our planet is full of most extraordinary creatures. From worms to dolphins, from lizards to elephants.

Some species are estimated by thousands when there are only few of others. The most rare species are included in so called "Red List". But there is one animal, that must be in this list in first row. This is not only because of its color, which matches lists name, but also because of its quantity, that has remained. There is, and in fact always was, only one representative of this kind.

This isn't an ordinary animal. It was born from heart of the Osiris with piece of soul of the sun god Ra. This is a Phoenix, one of the ancient secret of the Earth. There are no exceptions. All nations, which are more then two thousand years old, have links to that bird in their legends. Like "Fire bird" in our fairy tales, or "Bennu" in Egypt or even a "Chinese Phoenix" in China.

What we know for sure, this bird is immortal. Once being dead, it's ignites and burns up to ashes. And shortly a small Phoenix chick will appear from that ash. Certainly it has a great deal of powers, magical powers most of people would say.

We live in a difficult time, and I guess Phoenix understand it. Last time it was seen in the sixteen century, near his ancestor grave. But crisis has come, and even such creature needs money. So Phoenix decided to play in the famous Harry Potter movie.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Social Talk. Text 33

My law.

Animals have been living on the Earth since life had started, and we are no one compare to them. How many year we have lived? I mean Homo-sapience, not the smart apes. Human nature just doesn't allow us to stop. We are constantly evolving, readjusting ourself to situations, that we just made, and then we change environment in order to fit us, and so on.

But imagine our evolution in eyes of animals.

Lets assume that you have one or two beehives. And one day they have doubled. Now you have four hives, and you are happy with that. Next day they have doubled again. By the weekend you'll have about fifty beehives. What could be better, more hives means more honey. The next week is pretty the same. Except that some bees are forming small groups and attacking each other. Funny they are.

Now you at the second weekend evening. Sitting near your small friends houses, watching over them. And here it goes, what you would never expect. Sudden explosion, and a wave of the bees gushed out from your hives. In one minute whole planet was in chaos. But everywhere you are able to see one repeating pattern. Next second you'd probably be dead.

Those, who have slow evolving system, will die eventually, though they can live not one million years. But humanity, due to its natural ability to take new rules every day, will survive no matter what. Will survive to find one day, some one, who will be equal.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Social Talk. Text 32

New land.

- Mary, I've decided. We are gonna live this place.
- Can I ask why?
- Smith Longster said, that a ship will be ready in two weeks, the ship to the new land Mary.
- You shouldn't listen to him. He won't survive the first winter.
- You are so wrong. He gave me his plan for the ten years in America. It's wonderful. And so we go with them, and this is my decision.
- I wonder, what so great he could invent, to force you to follow him?
- Listen, first of all, we will arrive in the spring, and go to the west immediately. He'll take some corn seeds, chickens and even two cows.
- Pieter, what are you saying? Will he rent a whole ship for that? I knew it. He is out of his mind.
- Yes he is. But he needs us. And my little business. In fact, we need each other. Because here both of us are no one.
- And what will change there? Will you sell more guns?
- Of coarse. That is main reason, why I'm so sure. There is no law, but the gun law so far. I guess we will need all our gunpowder. And I need to disassemble all machines.
- All you can think is your stupid machines. We will die without food there. And if you want to sell guns on the Wild West, you should think about harvest to. Never mind. I'll go the store by myself. We will need so much.
- Does that mean that we are going?

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Social Talk. Text 31

Voice.

I had a dream recently. Very long, but bright and colorful dream I should say. I used to see black and white dreams only, but everything had changed since I've got in a car crash. I haven't got any injuries somehow, but despite of this, I've spent almost a year in a hospital, in a coma.

You are lucky man, usually people say. In fact I am. Not so many can say that they survived such crash. It's not so pleasant, being hit by a truck. I was in my car back then, though it didn't stop the truck.

But now I can take it. Doesn't matter what will happen, it'll pass. And so I live my ordinary life. Go to the work every day, sleep well, and so on. But it seems that each person in this world has started to avoid me. For some time it was difficult, but I'm getting used to it. Maybe that's because I can hear voices inside their heads?

The most clear voice I can hear in the evening, when I'm all alone in my room. Today the voice said: "If he doesn't wakeup in several month, we should pull the plug".
Am I still sleeping?

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Social Talk. Text 30

The simplest right of yours.

What was then - had gone.
What will come - we'll never know.
What is now - is all we have.
And all we need is use it well.

Let's imagine a few situations that in some cases can change a lot.
Even if you are a plumber, you can be useful besides your primary purpose. What if one day, while mending a tap, you accidentally hear phone conversation, that your client cheats its own spouse. Would you tell about this, if you could? If no, you can always remember, that he or she works at the Nuclear power plant, located nearby. I guess you don't wont the workers to be inattentive at such job.

It was so called light case. But imagine, you've been inventing cure from death for ten years now. What would you think? I mean, the closer you to achieve it, the more pressure you'll feel. Responsibility for your actions can only be taken by you, and because of that you can go mad. There is not just one person, but whole mankind who depends on you.

And it doesn't matter who you are, a plumber or a scientist. It depends on you what to choose.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Social Talk. Text 29

A plan.

- I'm glad you've invited me David.
- You are strong man, if you call me by name. Would you like some tea?
- Yes. Two sugar please.
- There are only six bushes of this tea, and I can't allow you to ruin a cup of tea with price of a small car just by adding sugar to it.
- Is it Dahongpao tea? Oh. I'm really flattered with such an honour. Please excuse me my mistake.
- Don't worry. The tea is great, and if you want, I can get half an ounce for you. But let's talk about business. Take this. It's draft plan of development of our planet for the next fifty years.
- The first. Financial crisis. In twenty oh eight (2008), twenty seventeen (2017), twenty thirty five (2035). I'm ok with that.
- You should read it first, then you may comment it.
- ugm. The second. Progressing hunger. The third. Spill out some oil in the ocean. The fourth. Create united government of the world. For what is that?
- I'll give all explanations later. But you can trust me. I've got a great experience in this matter.
- Well, we'll see. The fifth. Third world war. No. I object. We need no war in future. And I must be sure that Rockefeller family won't start the war again. Nobody needs another Hitler in the history.
- Then you can simply pay me with my possible profit Barak.

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Social Talk. Text 28

Тема: президенты США

Generation next.

- Grandpa. Why did you call me?
- Sit down. I've got something to tell you. Would you like a drink?
- No. Maybe. I don't know. Just tell me, why am I here? You were so nervous on the phone. I cancelled all my meetings. And..
- That's good. We'll need whole day. I'd like to have more time, but I don't.
- A whole day? Are you serious?
- Yes. I have to pass my knowledge. Sit down, take your drink and try not to interrupt me.
- I'll give you a lot of information printed, but some part of the history must be passed by one to one conversation only. There is one fact about our family that you don't know. You'll find family tree in one of the books. There you can see that our generation started about seven centuries ago. And from that time till now, we always have a purpose. In fact very simple, but not always obvious purpose. To build a new world. A better one.

- Take this list. It will guide you in first month through my library.
- Grandpa, I don't understand. First book in the list is "Why we need to kill".
- Yeah. You are right. This one should be explained. As you know, easiest way to get rid of someone is to kill him. We killed a lot of politicians, but it was worth it. And when I tell "we", I mean someone in our family did it by himself, or just ordered another person to do it. You'll understand it. Let me give you an example.
Lincoln was indeed a great president, but he just did to much. But some things can't be undone, so we've decided to kill him. About Garfield and McKinley you'll read in the fifth chapter. As for Kennedy family, this story is just too long. It will be briefly narrated at the second half of the first book. There are several assassinations of foreign leaders described in the book also, but most of them fits just one line. Name and reason.

You should see yourself. You are pale, almost white as a snow. I guess you need a strong drink, before we continue. But you'll believe it eventually.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Social Talk. Text 27

Тема: указание пути.

- Hello. Have you arrived already? I'm waiting near first platform. By the way, I didn't knew that your train is late.
- It doesn't. I'm already in here. Don't know exactly where, but here. I'm amazed how so little street can produce so much noise.
- Just don't panic. Where are you? Can you tell me how you managed to get there?
- Awesome. You can tell where I'm now, just from traffic noise.
- You wish. I just assumed that you are somewhere in the city. Can you tell me what is nearby?
- Nothing really. Oh. There are two stands with pancakes.
- This is not good. There are dozen of places with pancakes stands in Lugansk. Can you ask anybody? About your location.
- I'll try. But all of them are speaking foreign language.
- I bet you'll succeed.
- Ryan, I was told, that I'm standing right between Russia and Ukraine. How can that be truth? Did I take the wrong train?
- Relax. I know exactly where you are now. Go the bus stop near the pancakes stand. Take bus number 147 with letter "A" or "B", I don't remember which, but it doesn't matters. Then you can take a nap, if you find a seat, and in around twelve minutes you'll be at the last stop, where you'll have to go out.
- Understandable so far. Go on.
- When you are at the place, look around. On one of the highrises you should see a big sign of the real estate agency. That building is one you've been looking for. Just go around the parking lot, and you'll be exactly near the your destination. Read the signs carefully, and you'll remember what I've told you.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Social Talk. Text 26

Help from inside.

- Matt, it's boring in here. I want to go home already.
- Just two more days Wendy. And I'll take you home. You did right thing. I'm so proud of you.
- Yeah, but I'm bored. And this doctor won't stop till I.. damn, he is coming.
- Hello Matthew. I'm glad that you are here. We still need to run some tests, but now I can say it for sure. We have succeeded. And I've already sent documents, and I guess I'll get the Nobel Prize.
- Are you sure about results doctor?
- Ninety seven percent sure. Modified bacteria filled almost all the liver by now. They have done a great deal of job. And in two days your wife will have a clean liver. Just as new.
- And what will be after that? What if she drinks again?
- I'm still here. - Wendy said.
- Sorry my dear. But I really need to know. I worry about you. Diana wants her mother back. And Stephanie will have to accept you as you are, and without alcohol.
- Matt, as scientist I must warn you, there is slight possibility of failure, about one to billion. But I can assure you, that in next eighty years she won't have any wish of alcohol.
- What makes you so sure?
- I'm and my students were creating this new species for almost six years. We managed to force these modified organism to fix the liver cells, and so we've invented first, human friendly virus.
- A virus! What does this mean?

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Social Talk. Text 24

Тема: упражнения на работе.. для "айтишников".

There was no one in the building yet and I could sit as I wanted to, in pose which I was comfortable. One leg on another, or I could get up to the chair with both my legs, or just put them on the table. But some one is coming, and I had to sit still. Because there are safety rules that must be fulfilled. No doubt these rules can make some difference to your health. But who had never avoid it?

- Hello Ryan. - a co-worker said.
- Hello co-worker. - I replied.

A fresh new day just started. We are working all day, sitting firmly, barely moving. But if you take a closer look, you can notice some weird things are happening all the time.

Were has that guy from across the room gone? But next second he's on his place again. What is going on here? Some time later I was making coffee, and on my way back I, accidentally, saw that people in the nearby room, were shaking constantly each on ones own place. I stood still at once. Fascinating!

I've put a cup near one hand, and cookies near other, then put on my headphones, stretched in all possible directions, and go deeply in to my small world. Oxygen will run out in one hour..

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Social Talk. Text 23

Тема: lifestyle..

I've been working on this job for whole my life. In fact, I'm interested in nothing, besides my work. And there is no one, who can reproach me. I don't really care, but it can be inspiring, when you know, you are not the only one, waking up early to make your way to the work. And yes, I'm a workaholic. This mean I'm working a little bit more than others, but still, I enjoy my life.

There is no better way to start the day, except drinking a cup or two of your favourite drink. Ice cold tea with small mint leaf, or tiny cup of espresso, it's up to you. And I can make them all. No matter what you'll choose.

But if it happens to be a night duty, it can be lonely, I can say. Tonight, however, there were few clients. First of them came around midnight, but to my request of order, he only shouted at me:
- Live me alone. I don't want anything.

I should be polite with customers, maybe he is waiting for someone. So I went back to my place. But even from that spot I can clearly see that the young man was pretty nervous about his expectation.

In just two minutes second man appeared in the door way. Maybe he wants coffee more then other one. But he ordered just an instant drink. It's not much, but still something. Why nobody orders an Irish cream, or a Mexican coffee, or my personal favourite Egyptian coffee. It makes no sense. Instant drinks aren't worse the pay.

Of coarse I have a patron, who always orders the best, but he remain unsatisfied with my drinks all the time. And if he ever throws cup at me, I'll kill him. But maybe because of that I'm at the repair factory right now. No one wants to be killed by a crazy robot.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Social Talk. Text 22

Тема: real estate agent..

P2 - We'll never sell this house partner.
P1 - Relax. Partner. I have an idea. Isn't we the most successful pair of real estate agents?

Very next day, big bright posters were hung on every empty wall all over the neighborhood. And if you enjoy TV commercials, you'll probably find yourself in front of one of those posters. But the most important, is what each poster reads.

Attention! First time in the town. Almost castle by a price of a small flat. Hurry up. Real time tender will start tomorrow at noon. There were few pictures too. One with Dover castle, titled - "This large", and the second one with twelve square meters apartment and a matching title beneath it - "in cost like this".

It hadn't been a surprise, when huge crowd gathered at the destination.

P1 - Greetings to all who have come.. Hey. Come back you two. I haven't revealed the price yet. And I guess start price will be.. will be five bucks. You move.
In a moment crowd has blown with dozens of voices.
P1 - Look, partner, it's chain reaction with slight crowd pattern.
P1 - Yeah, you lady third in the second row.
- Hundred. And how many rooms does it have?
P1 - a kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom, an attic, a bedroom, a cellar and a living room. Almost twelve. Next one, you mister with pink doggy.
- A thousand. What about fridge size? Measuring in beer bottles.
P1 - Exactly seventy five single man rations, which include beer, chips and meat dumplings. Go on, next question please. Young couple with the guns and handcuffs.
- Trade is over. And you are going back to the hospital Napoleon brothers.
- This mean that almost burned house isn't for sale? - Fat man said.

P1 - Partner. I told you. We are good at sales business. We were on that close to sell it. Partner.
P2 - Yeah. But now we must invent new escape plan. Then burn a house, or find a burned one, like this was.
P1 - Don't worry, we'll figure out something.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Social Talk. Text 21

Тема: предметы в доме.. вышло маловато.

Doorbell starts to ring.
- Who is there? - Wendy asked.
- Police Ma'am. Have you called police?
- Yeah, sure, come in. We was robbed yesterday.
- Mom, what's going on?
- Diana, sweetheart, don't worry. We've lost few things due to some accident.
- Let me guess. It was a robbery. - Diana said. - Again.

- Oh no. This time all for real. There is no TV and no notebook either.
- Yeah, just like last time. What was it? Empty wardrobe, wasn't it? And guess what, officers..
- Diana please, don't.
- And we've found all clothes in the dryer. What a shame.
- We shall go. No crime here.
- Wait. I've lost money too, not only stuff.
- But you've got a new golden ring mother. I love you, but you really should consider about changing attitude towards your family.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Social Talk. Text 20

Тема: горжусь ли я своим домом..

- Hey wifee. How many bottles have you drunk both?
- Only one honey. Stephanie isn't thirsty today.
- And you are opening second one just in case, I suppose, aren't you?
- Exactly. I must go. We shouldn't make our guest wait.
- Your guest darling. And it's much better when you stay at her place rather then ours.

Wendy is joining her friend in the living room.

- You know Wendy, you've got such an amazing house.
- How can't I know? We've been furnishing this house for five years.
- And by whom were those paintings chosen?
- By my daughter of course. She've got this creative mind since she was born.
- Wen, I must tell she is doing it well. You place is so cozy. But your husband somehow manages to ruin it with he's stupid toys.
- It's better not to mention this at Matt's presence. He's got some kind of dislike of you.

The Longsters family

По просьбе преподователя, Джулии. Краткий список персонажей используемых в рассказах.

Family characters.
1. Matt - head of the family. Diana's father.
2. Wendy - beginner drinker. Diana's mother.
3. Diana - schoolgirl. Beloved daughter of Matt and Wendy.
4. "Uncle" Martin - some kind of relative to Matt. No one knows exactly what kind of..
5. Stanley - Matt's younger brother. Lives in the Bolivia right now.

Non relation characters.
Stephanie - Wendy's alcoholic friend. Everybody think that she from France.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Social Talk. Text 19

Тема: интересные здания. Использовать вопросы.

- Dad. Can you read my report to the "Science fiction week" in my school?
- Sure I can. Send it to my email and I'll read it in the office.
- Already did. But promise me you'll read it till evening.

He did. And of course he had regretted it.

Oh no. It's already eight o'clock. Where is this letter? Shall I use search?
You have one unread letter from Diana.

Topic: Our place to live in fifty years.
By Diana Longster.

Where are we gonna live, when our planet becomes to small for us?
I've got a solution. But it aims to the future, not so far, but still not for nowadays.
Can I suppose that we'll have had gravity management system by that time?
If you can't give me such chance, then just imagine a Moon city, or Martian[марщан] village. It doesn't matter.

Initially you'll have small, but well placed, apartment. Do you like it?
It will be two meters long and the same wide. Height will be about three meters. Do you still like it?
This place will contain all staff from your current flat. All you need, is small switch, that will change gravity field direction.
Bed at one wall, freezer at the other one. And so on. I even have detailed plan, but this story is for another class..

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Social Talk. Text 18

Text 18
Hi guys. I'm writing this letter from our new laptop.

Sorry that I haven't written for so long. I didn't have such possibility before. Where I'm now, there was no phone or internet, or even electricity. But yesterday we got special package. Not just with medicine and water, as usual, but with some other boxes too.

Strange, bright green box, with directions "Only to Peace Corps Members", contained mini solar power plant, laptop, bunch of CD's with soft, and satellite communication equipment. Yellow box contained building tools. And the smallest red box was filled with guides. Make it by yourself in ten days. Various kind of guides. Over hundred books, from "how to build a chair" to "building a village".

But the most important is notebook that was sent to us. Now I'm able to tell that I have stayed in Bolivia for the last year. There are four of us in a camp. We help this poor people to get clean water every day. And with such manuals, as we received, we can easily build simple water desalination system. Just from empty plastic bottles. Can you believe?

Thanks to Gates Foundation, now we can communicate with our families and other Peace Corps teams within whole world. Share useful information and knowledge, transmit our needs to region leader in more efficient way.

P.S. Say hello to the kids Matt.
Your brother Stanley.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Social Talk. Text 17

Тема: люди с ограниченными возможностями. Могут ли они работать так-же как и остальные..

- Hey. Diana. Wait for me.
- Hello Charles. You can call me Di, as everybody does.
- I'll try. Di, I have heard, that you are working at factory or something. And that your employer is handicapped.
- Yes that's true. And by the way, I have earned enough money, to buy me an iPod.
- So lucky you are. Di.
- Don't think I'm bragging. I'm just trying to attract your attention.
- Never had that in my mind. But I want an iPod too.
- Then, I guess, you can get a job at my uncles facility. You can carry packages to the lorry. It's very useful job.
- No. Thanks. I'd better be sweeping streets. Eyes down. Seeing no one, hearing no one. Especially wounded or disabled people.
- There's no wounded. They are vets, almost all of them. And they are great people, I must say. So funny and resilient.
- Let's assume they are so great, but what about boxes? They must be heavy. And I'm only twelve.
- Don't be silly. Each box weights slightly more than a kilo. But it's not so simple to do in wheelchair.
- I guess it's make sense. And know what? Your uncle should be grateful for newcomers to you.
- He will, Charlie. He will.

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Social Talk. Text 16

Тема: люди с ограниченными возможностями. Акт 1990 года в США.

- I'm back. People.
- Could you please speak quieter? Wendy. Diana fell asleep five minutes ago.
- What time is it Matt? Am I too late?
- I would say you could come back earlier from your friend.
- Who cares? Diana is already sleeping. And you still playing with your stupid toys. Big boy, I must say.
- How can you say that? Uncles Martin job is amazing.
- You know Matt, I didn't expect that he could manage twenty grands.
- Yeah. Me too. But now he has built that huge factory. I'm so proud of him. And guess what, Wendy. Today was an audition at the Uncles Martin facility.
- Oh no, he is looking for the victims again? Poor people. They have to paint these creepy small soldiers for the rest of theirs life.
- Not just paint my dear. People, who work there, have recreated famous battles of past wars. Could you imagine, that they use only wasted tires and a paint. And our daughter will be working there. She has passed an audition.
- No way Matt. I would rather give equal money to her each month, then she will work there. I don't want her to be deaf.
- Don't worry Wendy. She'll be working at the office, not at the manufacture itself. Down there work only deaf and dumb people. It's to loud for ordinary workers to stay there.
- Oh. Mammy, did dad already tell you? I'll be working at the factory. Can I?
- No Diana. Mammy won't allow you.
- Dad. You promised me.
- Let's talk tomorrow sweetheart. Your mom drank too mush chardonnay.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Social Talk. Text 15

Тема: жизнь - рутина? Проблема выбора.

- I have been so stupid. I just can't believe, I was spying on my own husband. And I must say you were so wrong Stephanie.
- I haven't said anything wrong Wendy. You always need to check your safety. Maybe he was dating someone? And now you know that isn't true.
- I guess you right. It's better that way. And besides, I filled my lack of emotions.
- And what next Wen? I have stretched you from your routine life just for a week. But I can't do it forever.
- I know.. I know. You have helped me a lot this time. And I appreciate what you did. Thank you.
- You welcome. But how you can stand it? I have never seen such boring life.
- Your right Stephanie. My husband has gone mad with this tiny war models he has. And I had got total misunderstanding with my daughter after she was ten. My life is awful.
- I have seen a lot of women in similar situations. And I have bad news for you darling. You'll have to leave him. Leave your husband.
- Sorry friend, but I'm not ready for change like that. I would rather live a couple of years with Matt. And then we will see. Who knows, maybe he'll change.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Social Talk. Text 14

Тема: вопросы.. надеюсь это последний раз )

In previous social talk. Shortly.
She was spying on her husband, near the "Fake Jewels" shop. But because of her impatience, she was caught.

Revelation for revelation.

- Honey, what are you doing here?
Words were constantly splashing in my mind, but I wasn't able to find a matching one.
- Wait a sec hon. - I'm not going anywhere. A thought flashed in my head.


- Hi. I bought, some thing, at your store ten minutes ago, and I guess I missed receipt somewhere. Could you remember, if you gave it to me?


Such thing as a lost receipt was bothering me the least. What will I answer to his requests? What am I doing here? For what purpose do I need a pair of binoculars and a camera?
What a situation. But who must be ashamed?

Surrounding sounds were muted. For how long was I staying like that? I need to put myself together. Should I wait outside?
- Matt, I want some air.
- Sure sweet, go outside. I'll be in a minute. - He was calm. At least at first look.
Do I need to expect troubles or everything will settle? I don't know.
In just one minute he was nearby, looking at me with really strange look. It was like asking me the same question. Why are you here?

He started first.
- I suppose, you think that I have an affair. But I have no. It was supposed to be a surprise. For you and our little princess. But now it's only half surprise, isn't it?
- Stop blaming me. It's not I, who is always late from work. Anyone will doubt at such circumstances.
- And how long were you spying on me? A single day or a whole week?
- Wait a minute. What are you talking about? Matt. What surprise?
- I thought you had already got it. It's presents for double birthday celebration party.
- Are fake jewels is good gift? Don't make me laugh Matt.
- Fake, but very good fake, is for our young daughter. And for you I've got real ones.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Social Talk. Text 13

Тема: все еще вопросы...

Waiting for..

I can clearly see him. He's staying in front of some shop, named "Few Jewels" or "Fake Jewels". Can't see from the distance. But what is he looking there?
Why I've been so stupid. I must carry heavy artillery, but not this short range glass.
Will you finally enter the shop or not? Come on. I can't be sitting here forever.
Is he pulling the door? Where is my camera, I must take few shots.
Damn. I can't see anything behind his back.

Ten minutes later.
Can you stop windowing that shop? Make up your mind for god sake.
This is strange. Do I blink to slow? Where is he?

Too low zoom. I can't find him.
Does this camera have an extra zoom? What button is this? Yes it has.
Stop coming out, you Estonian equipment. That's ridiculous. Now I look like grounded Hubble.

But I've found him. He's in a shop. Will he buy something? Otherwise why is he still chating with the salesman.

Another ten minutes later.
What a small package he carry. But I guess it's more expensive in such stores, isn't it? Now, when he isn't there, I can ask salesman whatever I want. And just in a moment I was staying near him.

- Who was that man? What was he buying? Is it expensive or cheap? Can you say anything, or at least look at me?
But poor man couldn't say a word. He raised his hand, and pointed it on a door.
- There he is, lady. - shouted salesman.
Probably I was deaf, when I was questioning seller, and I haven't heard as the door opened.
Man in the doorway was very familiar to me. My tongue wouldn't obey me, and man in a doorway said.

- Honey. What are you doing here?

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Social Talk. Text 12

Тема: и снова вопросы..

Party afterwords.

- It was quite interesting evening, wasn't it?
- I guess so.
- When that clown appeared, I almost made my pants wet. Were you scared?
- A little.
- Did you like flying puppies, or bear with cape, or snake on bicycle, or.. Ggg.. Never mind. What would it be?
- I liked first one.
- Why only I'm asking questions? Come on. Ask me something. Can you do it?
- I'll try. But what can I ask?
- You have variety of questions, but somehow you can't see it. You can ask whatever you like. For example:
1. What is the distance between green and dry?
2. How many apes do you need to fix a lamp?
3. It's isn't wasn't, or not?
- What a stupid questions. Can you be serious?
- Sure not, but I can pretend. Who can see the difference? Mm? Exactly. Nobody can. But he is not here.
- I'm so sick of you. Live me alone. You can do it, don't you? It's very easy. Just turn around, and go away. The more the best.
- I'll try. But..
- No excuses, just keep going.
- But will we meet again?
- I'm really hope we won't. Bye bye..

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Social Talk. Text 11

Тема: написать 10 вопросов к любому тексту. Не вышло..

All characters and events in this story are entirely fictional. Any coincidences is accidental.

A questionfull story.


Will we got our answers or not. No one can tell by now.
But we have all night. Tonight, is answer night, so let it start.

L. Bella. Do you bring some mice tails?
B. Sure I do.
L. Good. Jasmine. Do you bring thermal water or regular water?
M. I've got plenty of regular, but just one bottle of thermal water.
L. Great. That's will help a lot. And what about you, James. Have you learnt spells for reading, or bring another dollar?
J. No, I've learned all spells for tonight. All twelve of them.
L. That's good. Cherry. What kind of tea have you got today? Green or black?
C. Wrong. But I can give you one more chance July. Can you prove us, that you are a real spiritualist?
L. Then I think it's coffee.
S. What a relief. You save the day.
L. Thanks Shon, and what did you bring for such occasion?
S. It's red-blindy grass root.
L. It's exactly what I was looking for. Arny. What do you have in that big basket?
A. Peanut-butter sandwiches of course. I'm little hungry.
L. And I suppose you have Egyptian black sand?
A. Don't worry. It's in my pocket.
L. Ok. Who has magic hemisphere?
K. I have it.
L. Great, Kim. And what about Ryan. Where he is? Has anybody seen him? Ah. He's always late. Well. Than we'll start without him.

L. Whose spirit we'll call tonight?
A. Let it be phantom of the Opera.

Everybody starts to call spirit. Suddenly, something white appeared in top of our round table. It's little girl. She is pale and almost transparent. She stops crying for a second, and starts to speak.
G. You have only one question. Mortals.

R. Why are you crying?
But ghost didn't answer, and vanished in one moment.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Social Talk. Text 10

Дословно тема была задана не была, но заключалась она в продолжении дискуссии, начатой еще на занятии.

Accepting your life.
By Ryan.

Answer to this lies beyond the most simple questions. And thus(=therefore) it more difficult to notice.
But we should be consistent.

Have you ever wondered what you want from life? I guess yes. But did you whether ever asked yourself what life wants from you? I bet you didn't.


The most common answer to "aim of life" is happiness.
Or it can be such variations as happiness through love, happiness through money, happiness through power or you can mix and match. But that's just common answers. And what we are really looking for is true happiness. How can you choose measure system for it, if it's completely different for everybody? As usually, answer lays in the question itself.


In very simple, short form, happiness equals = your demands divide / your possibilities. And from that point starts the most interesting part. What if you want more possibilities? Or, how I can achieve something, that I can't accomplish right now? Or even much more easier question. What profession would I need?


But I think you should handle it by now.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Social Talk. Text 9

Тема: Profession.

The story will be told in thoughts of some person.

Today I've finished my studying. I have a diploma in one hand and absolutely nothing in the other. Maybe I need to find a job? I think Tim was saying something about some Internet site, that helped him a lot to find a job.

So. What will I need? Let me think.. First of all, I'll need to power-up my laptop.. And.. Done.
Next, open browser and type http, find me a job please dot com. Press enter.

Oh. What a wonderful web site. Here it is. List of all possible professions. Bingo.
What's so long? Loading. Loading... Hah! Complete.
Professions in our data base.. mmhmh.. What? Ninety seven, twenty six. And ten! Almost one hundred thousand. No. That's not for me. Let's try category view. Oh no. There is plenty of them.

I'll better try "choose for you" button.
To find a matching job for you, short form must be filled. Ok. Next.
Ha! Questions. I like to answer questions.
Age - twenty-something. Height - five feet, and a half, weight... kgkmn.. Next, next, next.
Oh. My favorite. Yes or no questions. I'm so excited.

Big salary. Definitely yes. Danger, sure not, I'm not crazy. Relaxed work schedule, yes please. Big responsibility - no. Large office - yes of course. Eighty one question left. I don't want to answer silly questions any more. I bet I can repeat my trick from math exam. Yes, no, yes, no, yes, no, yes, no..

Calculating job for you. I'm so excited. Again.
Calculation complete. You got one match.
Best profession for you is slacker.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Social Talk. Text 8. Ver 1.2

Тема: Мачо девушка.
Тема изначально показалась мне сильно протеворечивой, и уж точно не для 10 предложений сошал тока. Мой вариант настоящей дамы сердца.

Fortune.

- Hi pal. Let's go to the Bryan today. His parents aren't at home tonight. There'll be the party.
- Sorry, i can't. I'm going on the date within a few hours.
- Who is she? Do I know her?
- Do you remember that cute girl, "Little Witch", that I showed to you last time? At the FaceBook.
- Yeah, sure I do. She's got such look on hers avatar that you just can't forget.
- So do I. We were talking a whole week. She is so wonderful, fun, educated and all other things. We've got so much in common. I just can't get her out of my mind. So I invited her on a date.
- What did she answer?
- Hello. Are you listening to me? I'm dating her today. And I'm already late. I'll call you tomorrow.
- Just don't wear you glasses..
- Yeah. Thanks. Bye.

I hang the phone. He'll be listening more carefully tomorrow.

Next day I called Roy, as I promised.
- Wait. Don't tell anything. I'll be in ten minutes.
But in less than five, he was already ringing my doorbell.

- How it was? Do you kissed her? How she looks?
- It was perfect, and yes we kissed. Just a sec, I've got picture in my mobile.

- Hah. What a surprise. Both of you wear glasses.

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Social Talk. Text 7

Тема: Если бы у меня был 1$ миллион. Использовать отрицания и будущее время.

Almost real story.
Part 1. Perfect day.

It started from phone call at six a.m.. Yes, I slept, but just after that call - I was glowing. I got a job which I dreamt about. Next it was my boss. He called me to his office, in his usual manner.
- I want Ryan in my office. Right now! - his scream echoed from almost any surface in our small building. You can imagine my surprise when I found out that my earnings from now on will be doubled. Such luck followed me through all day. Finally I cracked.

Part 2. Coincidence.

It is possible for you to guess four numbers? If you somehow can do it, just try make it more complicated. Try to guess eight numbers. It's ain't so easy as four, but it's possible too. How many attempts did it take? I had only one attempt.

Part 3. Disbelieve.

I'm sitting in front of my TV, and still can't believe it. I just won one million dollars. Jackpot. One ticket with cost just above two dollars gives me whole million. It's impossible. Now I have only one thought in my mind. It's not possible. It can't be. I'm don't believe it. I must be sleeping, there are no such days in real life.
Next second insane scream shouted from my throat:
- I want to wake up!

Part 4. Guardian angel.

- I told you he wouldn't cope.
- And you were right.
- We must be wiser next time.
- Yep.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Social Talk. Text 6

Тема: история страшилка. Безуспешная попытка рифмы.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 - с детства с рифмой я дружу.

Very scary story.

At the very east, of the westernmost country was living young boy. That boy was sixteen and he had white, curly hair. There was nothing else he could standout. Just average citizen. But what is important to us, is that boy went to the shop someday. That walk was doomed.

And at the exact same day two thieves were planning their assault.

- Where should we hide? - Was thinking first of them out loud.
- I guess it will be better to hide there, - pointing some spot on map, said second thief, - behind that store. We can easily strike anybody from such dark lane.
- It's perfect place. - agreed first one. - Tonight we'll be there. Waiting for him. (victim)

Evil laugh behind the scene. Ha ha ha.

(short verse)
And now is time, to say goodbye
from boy named Charles to all his pals.
They striked at nine same day,
and pulled unconscious body
to the alley distant end.

But they were slow and dumb,
so boy, that must be laying tight,
ran on his way to save his own life.

P.S. Alternative ending. (poor Charlie)

They were so quick and pro,
that just in hour, that boy have lost
his kidney.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Social Talk. Text 5

Темы нет. Полная свобода выбора.

My future.
Record number fifty seven (57). November fifteen (15), nineteen ninety three (1993). Morning.

Hello, my name is Ryan, I'm eight years old, and I'm confused. Yesterday I had another "father and son" talk, the third this year by the way. First was about girls, second about friends, and now this. I just don't understand why I should be aware of what I want to be in future. And the most strange, that I have to decide now, or it will be to late.

Record number fifty eight. Same day. Afternoon.

I was thinking for five hours about my calling. And I realized that it would be better to make up my mind with such question and the sooner the better. I haven't decided yet, but I've got several options to choose from. First is scientist, second is teacher, and third is autopsist. Main criteria are: interesting or not, social or quiet kind of work, and the last option is salary.

Record number sixty. Evening.

Father told me that such kind of doubts is normal when you trying to manage something that big. Turned out that main purpose of today's talk was not to make me decide right now, but just make my mind remember it, so each time I've faced my fate, I've got right answer to it.

That was all records for November fifteen. One of the most important days of my life.

P.S. Record fifty nine was too personal to mention it.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Social Talk. Text 4. Ver 1.2

Тема: Мечты. Я закрываю глаза, и вижу..

Dreams. My real fiction story.

Yesterday I could not sleep. I was laying in the bed for few hours, wondering. Can I dream in dreams?

Most people like to dream when they awake. It's very easy. You just need to close you eyes, and there you are: drinking ice cold mojito in your own paradise. But little noise can ruin everything.

Thats why real sleep can offer a lot more to you. No one can easily stop you from dreaming. Also it's more realistic, and therefore more fun and more dangerous. There is one trick to change your sleep dreams to way you want. You just need to tune yourself for right dreams. And since I still could not sleep, there is nothing I have left, but to try it.

It was really easy to start thinking about what I want. It's not necessary to close your eyes, but i did, and world around me have changed in one moment. I was staying on top of the skyscraper, observing large city underneath it. But suddenly I started to fall. And next second I found myself laying on the floor near my bed. Most likely fell off. My heart beat was insane, and sweat was all over my face. To tell the truth that dream was awful, and complete opposite to what i wanted. For sure it was fail. I guess next time I'll be dreaming awake.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Social Talk. Text 3

Первый сошал ток с конкретной темой. Даже не знаю что лучше. С темой или без..

First of all, there are two kinds of family. First starts with your birth and goes till your adult. It's pretty the same for all of us. You just live with your parents most of the time. But we will not talk about it cause todays topic is little bit different. What we are looking for is second kind, witch starts with your own decision. Decision to be a parent.

I expect that such kind of choice is new to you, or otherwise following won't make any difference.

Reaching ideal family state isn't so complicated as you could think at first glance. Main rule is fifty miles away. It must be applied not only to her relatives but to yours too. Just don't use it neither for your friends nor beloved. Feelings such love or friendship can't be stretched for a long time. There are some minors rules too, like: all of your in-laws must have no trouble with law. But for sure in top of all is love. Without love you can't have an ideal family, you just can try to live with someone.

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Social Talk. Text 2

Задание без темы. Вот что из этого получилось.

Social talk - manual for beginners.

What will we need.
1. two big cups, filled with words.
2. six spoon of grammar.
3. half kilo of imagination. Or you can just use one spoon of Internet.
4. one or two pieces of fun.

Time to complete - five to ten minutes.

Take a blank sheet of paper and put it right next to you. Take a deep breath and shake out the words. Try to dispose it evenly, to fill all white spaces. Next add all imagination you have, words will immediately appear almost cooked. Next add grammar. Do it with no hurry, pinch by pinch. Next go the fun part. If you have fresh fun, squeeze it in deep cup, and then sprinkle all over you text. But if you don't, just find notable place for those pieces.

That's all, you social talk is ready. But it will be better taste preheated.

Картинка прилагается.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Social Talk. Text 1

Это первое "домашнее задание" в New Tone. Темы нет, но желательно использовать побольше отрицаний. Кажется мне это не удалось.

Modern world can give you lots of various time killers. It can be healthy, like strolling, or funny, like new TV series. But this is obsolete ways. Real progress came since PC was widely spread, and especially world wide web, or simply internet. Nowadays every pupil has his own account in some social network like facebook or twitter, and know how to play computer games. But none of this can challenge most ancient time killer. It is a sleep. There is no such video game or TV show, that can cheer you up after hard working day. And even strolling can't save you from fell asleep.
So little tip. Get enough sleep, and you will be able insert much more negations than me.