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My life in Russia

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Hello everyone

Tell me if that is true - the grass is always greenier on the other field..

While you are living in a country with infinitive possibilities of studying, traveling and exploring different areas of education with many levels of knowledge transfering - will you search for anything else? Will you dream about other horizons and will it be your goal, to change the colours of your flag?

Should a man, a living thinking person - search for anything else that he already has?

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Pollution solution

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Pollution is a major global problem that has severe consequences for both the environment and human health. It occurs when harmful substances or pollutants are released into the air, water, or soil. Pollution can be caused by various human activities such as industrialization, transportation, agriculture, and waste disposal.

The effects of pollution are devastating and can lead to a wide range of health problems such as respiratory diseases, cancer, and birth defects. It also has a significant impact on the environment, causing damage to ecosystems and biodiversity. Polluted air and water can harm plants and animals, and toxic chemicals can accumulate in the food chain, leading to even more severe consequences for human health.

To address the issue of pollution, it is important to implement strict regulations and policies that encourage individuals and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint. This can include measures such as promoting the use of renewable energy sources, improving waste management practices, and reducing the use of harmful chemicals. Additionally, public awareness campaigns can help to educate people about the dangers of pollution and encourage them to make sustainable choices in their daily lives.

In conclusion, pollution is a complex issue that requires immediate action to protect both the environment and human health. By implementing effective policies and encouraging individuals to make sustainable choices, we can work towards a cleaner, healthier future for all.

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3 years ago I was completely different person.there were a lot of rises and declines but now I’m here

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Few years ago I had friendship with only one girl. Once I decided to leave her because I noticed that she made me feel less confident. I was shy, modest and timid. But when I left her I was relieved. I could breathe. I started to develop myself. I have balanced my sleep mode. I improved my personality a lot. I began to express my opinion. And I am not ashamed to do it. I learned to find compromises with people and solve problems peacefully. Now I always lake initiative to participate in school projects or other tasks, which should be completed in pairs. Going through all my problems in social life is an integral part of my life experience. I believe the quote, which says “ All our problems makes us stronger”. I’m sure I have changed for the better.

 

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  1. Anna isn’t at work, she’s down with covid and is staying home.
  2. We might be in for a fining if we don’t pay our electricity bills.
  3. I was into music when I was a teen, but then I chose theater instead.
  4. Sally got into chess playing because her father won a regional championship twenty years ago.
  5. The weather has been keeing me in, but I really hope for tomorrow’s improvement the forecast promises.
  6. The performance was made up of dancing and colorful lighting which produced an astonishing effect.
  7. Sergei is off of drinking strong alcohol for three months, but he still drinks beer.
  8. My brother was off today, so we went fishing and spent a very good time together.
  9. The bread is off, it’s stale and mouldy. Take these pancakes I made in the morning instead.
  10. What’s on the radio tonight? There might be one of the Rachmaninoff’s piano concerts as this is his 150th birthday anniversary.
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  1. Come on, give it another try. Nobody is born a champion.
  2. Alley has given up jogging, because her doctor recommends her to swim.
  3. I’m trying to keep myself from blaming people for my own mistakes. It’s not easy sometimes.
  4. Keep out if you want to smoke. I quit smoking.
  5. I prefer to not look down when I'm up in the mountains. I’m afraid of hights.
  6. Look out! There’s a big dog out there and it seems rather aggressive.
  7. Some people can mess up whatever they’re asked to do.
  8. The bus pulled over and four or five passengers got off  to get some fresh air.
  9. My son never runs to me for help or advice. He wants to look independent and strong.
  10. After 15 minutes of coming in and coming out, the audience finally settled down and the performance resumed.
  11. The company stepped up its efforts to conquer the market.
  12. Sometimes it’s better to stick to initial solutions than to switch back and forth.
  13. Stick with me, I know the route. It won’t take a lot of time.
  14. Don’t you want to try for academy? They just announced their entrance exams.
  15. You can anytime turn to him if you need some help. He’s very experienced and responsive.

 

 

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In a week it came to light that the murderer hid from the police investigators almost half of what he’s done over the last three years.
2)   The decision to lay off 25% of the employees was made behind closed doors. Nobody expected this and nobody was ready for such an extraordinary change.
3)   You have to meet the deadline by all means. Otherwise, your application will not be accepted even if the project itself is good.
4)   When first cars of this series appeared, they were sold out in the blink of an eye.
5)   In a year or so, your startup will come true and everything will fall into place. Until then, however, we have to work hard and build up a strong team.
6)   Our athlets were not the strongest, let’s face it. The Portuguese team looked much better and they deserved to be awarded.
7)   Musicians like your brother are few and far between. I’m proud to  know him.
8)   John didn’t want to follow his father’s steps and inspite of the family’s desire he graduated as a computer sciense engineer.
9)   I quit my job, and it’s for the best. Now I have a lot of time to spend with my family.
10) He was asked to leave his position because of conflict of interest. I'm sure that was fair and the man who took it next proved to be a good leader.

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Violence in the Old Testament and in Islamic scriptures

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Pretty much every time Islam is discussed and the violence of Islamic scriptures pointed to, some people bring up similarly violent passages of the Old Testament. Regardless of what their intentions are and as pertinent as such an analogy may seem to be on the surface, I think it is completely irrelevant when you get into the details.

To my knowledge, Jews and Christians have long since taken liberties with the strict letter of the Old Testament, and the fact of the matter is that the Qur’an and the Sunna have more than once strongly condemned them for that, thus issuing a stark warning to Muslims not to follow the same path. This is, in my opinion, one of the reasons why it is so difficult, if not impossible for Islam to reform itself the way Judaism and Christianity have.

 There are, for instance, in the fifth surah of the Qur’an three verses that denounce “those who do not judge by what Allah has revealed”, calling them "disbelievers", "wrongdoers" and "rebellious" (verses 44,45 and 47). According to classical exegesis (Al-Tabari, Ibn Katheer,...), these verses most probably concern a group of Jews who did not enforce the stoning of adulterers. Muhammad insisted they carry out that punishment.

Although those texts were written in connection to a particular group of people, their wording is general and they apply to anybody who fits that description. As the saying in Arabic goes:

العبرة بعموم اللفظ لا بخصوص السبب

العبرة بعموم اللفظ لا بخصوص السبب في فهم النص القرآني| الشيخ يوسف القرضاوي - YouTube

This is why these verses are frequently invoked by Islamists in general, and jihadists in particular against the regimes who rule the Muslim world and who do not, for the most part, enforce Islamic law in its entirety. In contrast, I have not heard of any fundamentalist Christian demanding that the Old Testament be put in practice to the letter. I am definitely not knowledgeable enough about Judaism, so maybe there are fundamentalist Jews who advocate stoning adulterers for instance.Let me know.

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Diary 31st March 2023

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I got up at 5:24am.

I brushed my teeth, shaved, washed my face, used my moisturizing cream and put on my cloth.

I left my home to the station at 5:50am.

It’s sunny but slightly cold.

It’s going to be hotter than yesterday though I didn’t check today’s forecast.

I’m writing this diary on my commuter train.

In Japan, Schools are spring vacation before new semester.

So a lot of students were on a train to go to Universal Studio Japan this morning.

I hope them enjoy the theme park.

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