Video: the year in robots - tech - 30 December 2008 - New Scientist

As I have said many time, the robots are coming!! Check out the third one that spookily mimics human facial expressions...Regardless, you have to love that adverb--spookily...seayain09

Video: the year in robots - tech - 30 December 2008 - New Scientist

Final Pictures from TJKCDecember08

Sue Ellen the Watermelon!







Bon Juby!








It is The Evening of the Day...so...


Good Night and Good Luck!

p.s. seastheday

More of the Just Kidding Class December08

Peace in 09

#920 Words That Sound The Same, Kanpei's Earth Marathon, Beat Up, Siblings

Okay, globalers--wherever you are out there--It's almost New Years Eve!! It's also time to listen to Sarah on the Daily English Show, so I chose this one because I thought you might enjoy the book she introduces--Words That Sound The Same...seaya real soon!

The Just Kidding Class December 08

Chill Out on Dubious Dubai's First Refrigerated Beach : TreeHugger

This is way cool--literally!

Chill Out on Dubious Dubai's First Refrigerated Beach : TreeHugger

#910 Misato From Sapporo, Japan, Dangerous Kissing In China

We are going to practice interviewing today, so I thought Sarah's latest show would be a good model. We will begin this morining with this show...Oh, BTW, it's totally talking Friday!!!

Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers

This song makes me feel happy inside--what about you, globalers?...there's a reason...

Medical robot is doctor's eyes on battlefield

As I have stated before, the robots are coming and they are, in fact, here...

Medical robot is doctor's eyes on battlefield

#901 ESL Video - Past Continuous: What Were They Doing?

Try saying these after Sarah--I love her voice!

#894 ESL Video - Present Continuous

Hey Globalers--wake up! Try making a viode clip or digital story for extra credit similar to Sarah's...also use a lovely "hypnotic" voise as she ddoes and don't forget to add background music! "seaya" Monday!!

My Global Friends: Here is a poem written by one of my Korean students--Juby~~aka bon Juby. It is a lovely expression of his feelings and thoughts about the English word now...

At This Moment...

If I can look at the stars at this moment,
How wonderful that is!

Even though my ears will become some
soil before long, and if I can listen to The
9th Symphony at this moment, how
brilliant that is!

Even though my friends will be erased
from my memory, and if I can smile and
talk with them at this moment, how joyful
that is !

Even though my brain stops, and even
though the moment when my hands decay
comes, it is true that I am writing my
poem at this moment and about whatever I want.

It is really true that nobody can ban this moment ....NOW.

By Bon Juby

20Q.net Inc.

If we have some extra time tomorrow or Wednesday, let's play this game...

20Q.net Inc.

Bulgarian archaeologists unearth ancient chariot - Yahoo! News

Globalers--check this out!! This is so totally awesome--don't you think?
Bulgarian archaeologists unearth ancient chariot - Yahoo! News

#891 Annoying Phrases, Project Gutenberg, Gutted, Kiwi Ingenuity, Virtual Affair

Let's take a dose of Sarah--and, also, would someone--like Eduardo--remind me to show you my digital story? Thank you!

True Colors - Phil Collins

This is the song of the week...so awesome...like you are...

Space shuttle Endeavour races toward space station - Yahoo! News

I have chosen this link for our blog since we will be studying about the space station on Tuesday...seaya Monday!

Space shuttle Endeavour races toward space station - Yahoo! News

#884 In These Days? Poisson Rouge, Obama Inauguration Tickets

Happy Friday, Globalers!! Here is Sarah's latest show...seaya...

4,300-year-old pyramid discovered in Egypt - Yahoo! News

Speaking of mysteries in class today--check out this new discovery!

4,300-year-old pyramid discovered in Egypt - Yahoo! News

japanese-mall-fountain.wmv

Globalers--here is the ueber cool Japanese fountain again--the first one got deleted as well as agiase's comment when I was editing. I hope you enjoy the weekend--you produced an awesome radio station today using modals--Eduardo is a "natural" radio producer and host! You should enjoy the weather today--you have got to do something fun--but don't forget to use English!!!

McCain starts mapping out a new role in the Senate - Yahoo! News

With all due respect to Senator John McCain, I would like to place his eloquent, honorable and dignified concession speech on my blog as I did for Senator Barack Obama's acceptance speech. Perhaps you could learn something from both speeches in a way that might help you reach an understanding of the differences between the two presidential hopefuls. In any event, you might want to compare and contrast the two political speeches for an American government class or for our academic preparation class at Rice University. Please feel free to react and respond--and I will seaya tomorrow for another dose of The Daily English Class. You are an awesome class--and as I have told other students in the past, I have come to believe over the years that you are--diplomats in our own backyard...


McCain starts mapping out a new role in the Senate - Yahoo! News

Obama's acceptance speech: Highlights - Yahoo! News

It's an O world--the people have spoken and we have made history!


Obama's acceptance speech: Highlights - Yahoo! News

WELCOME TO THE DAILY ENGLISH PROGRAM

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE! TODAY IS THE DAY WHICH AMERICANS VOTE FOR THE NEXT PRESIDENT. WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN? EITHER WAY, THE WORLD GOES ON AND WE WILL STILL ALL BE IN THE DANCE...I HOPE CLASS IS NOT TEDIOUS FOR YOU TODAY! LET'S ROLL...

The wave of the future is near...

Bigger and faster is no longer the necessity--check this out...

Debbie, who is my best friend, lives in L.A., which is where I am!

Debbie and Tucker!
I am back, globalers! I look forward to being back in our English class tomorrow!

Paris Je Taime La Meme Histoire

we're all in the dance

This is our theme song for our English Class--no matter what happens--We're all in the dance--by Feist.

#869 The Wizard Of Oz - I Haven't Got A Brain, Wedding Fire, Tedious

We will open class with Sarah this morning!

#869 The Wizard Of Oz - I Haven't Got A Brain, Wedding Fire, Tedious

We will open class with Sarah this morning!

BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Team records 'music' from stars

The sound of stars--how cool is this, globsters?

BBC NEWS Science & Environment Team records 'music' from stars

Boo! Happy Halloween!

I will be in L.A. for Halloween weekend visiting my best friend, Debbie.
seaya Monday!

As Good As It Gets...

These Students Absolutely Rock!

Diplomats in our Backyard at Rice University

Awesome Class!

#861 Wichian From Thailand, UK Biker Busted

I thought we would watch Sarah on TDES for our last "dance" together! You have been an awesome class. I have enjoyed each one of you--you are so unique--you are a marvel!

Schadenfreude - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Unfortunately, this word and its connotation--the feeling--is universal...
Schadenfreude - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

#855 Léon, Sarah's Smash Shack, Stocks Soar

Wow--what a roller coaster ride with the Stock market! Rise and Fall--rise and fall-- up and down up and down...or as Sarah says "plunge" and "soar."

#856 ESL Forum, Singing English, Busy Ringo Starr, Stocks Plunge

This is the Daily English Show and I approve of it for class--of course--Sarah rocks! Did you know that Ringo was refusing autographs now? Also, Sarah's word for the day is "plunge" as in the stock market--and pay attention to the rude person that Sarah encounters...

Saudi stunt driving

Do U Think America is Crazy????
How about saudi
loOoOoOoOoOoOol

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

After an extremely intense week, this song is what is needed. At the end of the day, this is what really matters...Life is good. seaya

US game designer blasts into space with DNA cargo - Yahoo! News

Got 30 million? You could be the next space tourist! seaya tomorrow...
US game designer blasts into space with DNA cargo - Yahoo! News

OneRepublic - Stop And Stare

This is Joseph from Sue's class.
I introduced this song to my classmates because of wonderful lyrics and rhythm.
I love it!

dennis hopper recites

This is the poem I would like to present today to introduce conditionals...seaya in a minute...

Bad Boy Ike....

Pictures people have sent me

Deutschlandhymne (Party Mix 2008)

Ueber cool--Deutschland rocks!

#836 Comedy, Halls Of Residence, Project 10^100, Surreal

Globalers--you might be interested in the Google project...check it out...seaya

#842 McCain Did Awesome - Sarah Palin's English, Cringe, TED, Dog Bites Bum

I would like to show this on Monday--unless you tune into the "TDES" this weekend. In any event, I think it is apropos since most of you watched the Palin/Biden debate last night...

YouTube - Burning Down The House: What Caused Our Economic Crisis?

Globalers--you decide.

YouTube - Burning Down The House: What Caused Our Economic Crisis?

Space Team/Astronauts class simulation

Today is NASA's 50th anniversary and today's lesson was on the International Space Station. Here are the regulations that Haillet typed today for the astronauts in training (simulation) project in class today. This is what you decided:
Grammar Focus: Passive Form Sentences

Examples
1) Food will be selected by astronauts.
2) Astronauts should be taught interpersonal skills.
3) Getting along must be encouraged among all team members.
4) Some people (private citizens) can be transported to the space station.
5) The crew members had better not be emotionally involved during the space mission.
6) Technical Instructions have got to be followed by the crew.
7) Special meals don’t have to be eaten by all astronauts.

#835 Corruption, Wear Vs Clothes, Anything Vs Something

Check out Stick News...

Advanced English 1a - Vocabulary - Olympic Games

What do you globalers think about this lesson?

KurzweilAI.net--zero gravity

While we are exploring space activity and zero gravity, I thought I would present this article tomorrow. Professor Kurzweil is quite a fascinating person. In fact, I attended one of his lectures that he conducted at the University of Houston a year ago. Seaya...

KurzweilAI.net

Learn German podcast: German slang, funny phrases, colloquial German, idioms and cool sayings

I am a life-long German language learner (and lover) and I know that some of my global English students like German as well and are, in fact, learning it as well as English. In any event, I thought some of you might find this site both helpful and amusing....check it out...

Learn German podcast: German slang, funny phrases, colloquial German, idioms and cool sayings

Cool Global English Class

Wy-li aka Rick aka Wall-e (named by me after Wall-e the adorable little robot in the recent computer-animated cosmic comedy) sent this picture of one of our fun global English classes at Rice University. Thank you, Rick, and I hope you guys are safe and well wherever you are--and-- may the force be with you!

Mozart

Background Music for us in class on Monday!

Swiss man flies over Channel on jet wing - Yahoo! News

Ueber cool! Someday, we will all have jet packs and fly over traffic and anywhere, anytime...

Swiss man flies over Channel on jet wing - Yahoo! News

Stonehenge Dated, Was Healing Centre?

While we are exploring mysteries around the world for our radio station on Friday--check the latest Intel on Stonehenge...fascinating finding, in my view...

Stonehenge Dated, Was Healing Centre?

The United States of Mind - WSJ.com

Interesting study if you like psychology--which I do. I guess I have a mixed personality--because I am from all over the US-- and Europe. So go figure...

The United States of Mind - WSJ.com

CERN: Damage to new collider forces 2-month halt - Yahoo! News

I am sorry for the world's loss and for the Swiss who are hosting this scientific endeavor...wish the super collider could have been in Texas--or at least one of then--as was initially planned and initiated until it lost funding in the early nineties...Not to worry, though--the Swiss et al will have it up and running again as a global marvel and perhaps added to new wonders of the world...seaya...I am on a white wing dove hunting trip in South Texas to escape Htown and the never ending aftermath of Hurricane Ike--and our home which is still off the grid--without power...

CERN: Damage to new collider forces 2-month halt - Yahoo! News

Hi Globalers...hope this finds you faring well on our 6th day of the aftermath following Bad Boy Ike. I know you must be looking forward to some semblance of normalcy, and believe me, I do as well. I sincerely pray you and your family are doing well and I look forward to seeing you and being with you in our English classroom, Monday morning...Shakespeare's play--All's well that ends well--comes to my mind, and I do hope I find that your situation has ended well. If you would like, we will begin class by sharing our Ike stories...If you are tired of it all--as I currently am--in fact, I am exhausted from it all yet glad I am not in a shelter as so many unfortunate people are, we will simply have business as usual--i.e., our typical English class...Take care and seaya

Hurricane Ike Victims Line Up For Ice, Water, Food : NPR

Another slide show...

Hurricane Ike Victims Line Up For Ice, Water, Food : NPR

James Taylor - Fire and Rain

This is apropos for Hurricane Ike--in my view...here in Htown as I drink my red-eye coffee at Starbucks this gorgeous California borrowed weather morning. We are powered up here...I am sitting with complete strangers yet I feel so connected to them and so alive...We are all living here right now and we are happy for now...seaya

CTV.ca | News Photo Gallery - Ike Strikes

As James Taylor sang and still sings, I've seen fire and I've seen rain, and I heard an official on the radio this a.m. who said that, yes, we talk about wars and human acts of violence, but never have I seen such natural devastation as I have seen committed by Hurricane Ike, and I thought I would just link these words with this slide show below--just wish I had James Taylor's music piped in...I'll work on that...seaya


CTV.ca News Photo Gallery - Ike Strikes

Ike Aftermath Update for Rice University Language Program...

I hope all of you received my email or have been able to access the Rice University website. I regret that we will not have classes until next Monday, September 22 due to the devastation around Houston and the coastal areas of Hurricane Ike. We are all sad about the situation and we pray you are well and out of harms way. Take care and I look forward to seeing all of you again and a return to some sort of normalcy for all...seaya http://www.rice.edu

Not in Galveston--this was taken in Coronado, California!

Surf's up! What a blast!
Coronado, California Labor Day Weekend, 2008
Wish we could have class here!
In the meantime, Ike can take a Hike! If I were surfing in Galveston right now, I would be on about 30 feet waves--and crazy!!

The Numbers Guy - WSJ.com

Well, this is disguised as an article about the most frequently used words in the English language. The writer is so right about the word yes--everyone says absolutely now for the affirmative--and, quite frankly, I am tired of hearing it--and, yes, I am tired of catching myself saying it automatically (see Noam Chomsky for the theoretical reason) ---and I don't even like the smug elitist body language one portrays when he or she responds to some interview or even to a regular real-time question with, "Oh, absolutely!" It's as if he or she is all knowing and so optimistic and certain about life--which is at the moment and in many cases--totally unpredictable! Oh well, I guess I have cabin fever already due to Ike--whom I absolutely don't like! LOL. Where is your sense of humor everyone? Okay, I guess I will continue to ride out Ike (no, I am absolutely not in Galveston; however, I am only about 50 miles from there and yet I live in an area where the residence have been ordered to stay home and off the freeways and other roads to make room for the people who are in immediate harms way not to mention the seek and rescue heroes who will be put in harms way to try to save the thrill/kill seekers who absolutely refuse to follow orders that may otherwise ultimately save them and the rescue people. Ike is huge and he is dangerous...What me worry? (see Mad for the source...hehehe)
The Numbers Guy - WSJ.com

Now Ike...what's up with 3 storms in a row?

We--Rice University--will be closed tomorrow due to Hurricane Ike...this is a good time to practice using modals by speculating...e.g. The storm could/might/may--and even probably will cause flooding and loss of life and property pending on the magnitude and force of the winds and rain...Also, as I have said before--be smart--If you must drive in Htown--this flat, hugely spread out cement city--don't drown, turn around. seaya Monday! (maybe...)

Infovell

Okay--this new search engine--to be made public soon--purports to outsource Google and Yahoo...want to try it out? Speaking of Modals, I might try it tonight...

Infovell

Global English goes tubing down the Frio River in Concan, Texas

If you want to have a good time--either white wing dove hunting--or tubing/floating down the Frio River, then I recommend that you drive to Concan, Texas some day soon! Here is my Lab, Ali (the blond one) and her friend, Moe. This is a great way to experience Texas culture-- yet far away from the maddening crowds of the city and the hectic freeways...Ask me about my weekend tomorrow in class!

we're all in the dance

Speaking of friendship--let's sing this Monday morning! seaya!

World's tallest building just got taller - Yahoo! News

Go Dubai! Sorry Taiwan!

World's tallest building just got taller - Yahoo! News

Global English surfs in Coronado, California

Seaya tomorrow in The Daily English Class!

Cool English Class!

What a great class you guys were! I hope you continue to blog here as writing helps you thnk in English...

Global English goes to Coronado, California

Not to worry--I'll be back in time for class on Tuesday...I just had to return to my west coast roots since I returned to my east coast roots in New Port, Rhode Island. I am from everywhere, you see. I even lived and went to school in Europe--France, Germany and Malta. Amusingly, the longest I ever lived in one place was for 3 years in Washington D.C. However, I love my west coast east coast roots the best! seaya...

FreeRice

Globalers--here is a fun way to practice your English vocabulary and possibly help feed poor people. At least in theory, that is the way it is supposed to work...

FreeRice

Why Are 'Mama' and 'Dada' a Baby's First Words? - Yahoo! News

This reminds me of Noam Chomsky's theories of the assumed language organ that humans possess, and also the power of repetition of words and sounds in acquiring a language. Motherese is a similar theory (Holloway) in the language research field...

Why Are 'Mama' and 'Dada' a Baby's First Words? - Yahoo! News

LPGA to require English for intl players - Golf - Yahoo! Sports

Being an English instructor, I think this is a good idea. However, I am not sure everyone would agree due to the choice factor. Clearly, it seems that professionals in any field would want and chose to improve his or her own global communication skills, yet I believe desire (free-will), sustained effort, and, in this case, linguistic intelligence, are also factors in learning a language. Isn't it presumptive and somewhat arrogant to arbitrarily declare an English only policy? On the other hand, I suppose one could argue that the choice is still there for the LPGA players, yet not in speaking English--only in the choice to go professional or not. What do you think globalers?
LPGA to require English for intl players - Golf - Yahoo! Sports

Cut off from families, China's Olympians paid high price | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Good Morning, Globalers! If you are looking for an excellent example of a comparison and contrast essay, consider this article which clearly describes the differences between Chinese and American Olympian training systems.

Cut off from families, China's Olympians paid high price | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Words...just words...

While walking this afternoon in the stagnant Texas heat, I heard a bird sing out with the remarkably similar cadence of Senator Obama's Words just Words speech. No, I am not just kidding, as I often say to you in the classroom as a means to help encourage a little laughter and a more relaxed casual atmosphere. Remember when I told you that each language has its own special rhythm and melody? Remember also that I have often claimed that once language learners have mastered the verbal construction and vocabulary in the English language, or any language for that matter, language acquisition often occurs. Back to the bird: Once language acquisition has occurred, each individual may then manipulate the rhythm to his or her own liking which varies around the country--east west north south accordingly. Well, I have come to the conclusion today that Obama's Words just Words speech is a clear example of what I am amused with at the moment, and how this particular bird brought this Ohrwurm (ear worm) to play over and over in my my mind. In fact, I find myself repeating words just words over and over again in a variety of settings and as a response to a variety of spoken contexts. Now, back to the bird again: This particular bird's song sounded like this: Dahhht DOT Dahhht. Now I am really not sure what kind of bird it was nor is it really relative to my current line of thinking. Seriously, though, is there a song working here? After all, the song bird appears to know the rhythm to Words just Words. How amazing is that? Perhaps a Saturday Night Live skit is a work in progress as I muse forward. That might be clever, but in all seriousness, and lest I digress into hilarious oblivion, it is important to note that English is a direct language, which when spoken eloquently and with the speaker's sincere intention to influence the degree of listener understanding, it is so much more than words just words. . In fact, listener understanding in English is based on specific contexts. So the words just words mean something--so they (the words)should not be denied as just words. On the contrary--listener beware: Listen and observe! Understand! That's it. Oh, alas, I still can't seem to get Obama's words just words out of my mind....I wonder if that bird is going to be out tomorrow when I walk...With all due respect to the senator and presumptive presidential candidate for the DNC, I may be called, then, to name my song bird, Obama.

South Korea wins improbable gold in baseball - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports

Congratulations once again to all of my S. Korean global English students. As I have posted before--S. Korea rocks!
gs
South Korea wins improbable gold in baseball - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports

Emily

Do you globalers know who Emily is? Check her out...she's not real...Yet I wonder if she has something to offer the English classroom or any language classroom for that matter. Do you believe in Avatars? Are they the wave of the future? What about Holograms? In the near future I may be beamed across the world to a both real and virtual worlds. It can already be done. The question becomes: Do I want to be there in real-time with real-people or just hangout on some virtual island with someone somewhere sometime...? I don't know. It's a mystery.
KurzweilAI.net

Band of Horses - Monsters

Ueber geil...

The Host (KOREA 2006) - Official Trailer

Kevin--this is the Korean movie I saw. What do you think about this film?

Twin baby moose in sprinkler

Lovely and sweet.

Tyra Banks on Asian Eyelid Surgery

While we are on causative passives in the context of body art, lets watch this clip. I would like your reactions on Monday.

South Korea spoils US Olympic baseball opener - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports

Congratulations to my Korean globalers! S. Korea rocks!

South Korea spoils US Olympic baseball opener - Olympics - Yahoo! Sports

The Global Language Monitor

This is a fun site. I am Global English and I approve this message...


The Global Language Monitor

Versión traducida de http://maberui.webs.upv.es/

Try this out...

Versión traducida de http://maberui.webs.upv.es/

MFAH / Films / Now Playing

In light of the Summer Olympics which begin in Beijing on Friday (8/8/8), and more specifically, the World Cup 2004 involving Iran, I recommend this movie--Off Sides. In fact, I am going to see this film tonight at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston. The language is Farsi with English subtitles so it is both relevant to our English class and global culture...


MFAH / Films / Now Playing

The Daily English Show

Meine Gute (My goodness)!--Sarah will be on holiday until September! Here are her latest and last shows for August all of which I highly recommend. So if you are home because of Tropical Storm Edouard--which, BTW, turned out to be just a little gentle friendly shower--and if you are looking for something to do, then have a look below...seaya

The Daily English Show

Rice University is closed today!

Good Morning English Language Learners! We are not having class today. Please follow homework syllabus. Also, if you need extra practice on the conditionals, I would suggest that you visit www.real-English.com

Enjoy the rain--we need it!

Rice University | Emergency

This is an alert to my English students in case you did not receive my phone call or email today. Please keep advised regarding the progress of Tropical Storm Edouard. Click on the link below to see if Rice will hold classes tomorrow. The university officials should know their decision by around 10:00 p.m. Regardless, if we have flooding, please follow Houston's driving logo: Turn Around: Don't drown. Being a large flat cement city, we tend to flood around here...especially around the bayous.

Rice University Emergency

Real English is a Registered Trademark of The Marzio School. The Best ESL ESL Videos ESL Lessons.

Sarah on The Daily English Show recommends this site--so do I.

Real English is a Registered Trademark of The Marzio School. The Best ESL ESL Videos ESL Lessons.

The Daily English Show

Please let me know, globalers, if this was useful. My favorite is the first one for its poetic simplicity. I also like the nonsense/bollocks one. What say you? I really think Sarah is a rock star teacher, and I bet her students are rock star English speakers.


The Daily English Show

KBS GLOBAL

In our global minute news in our English class on Monday, I would like to invite our Korean globalers to respond to this latest news regarding the Dokdo fishing island conflict.

KBS GLOBAL

Members of laughter club participate in a laughing exercise ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Speaking of laughing a little, these guys have it right...

Members of laughter club participate in a laughing exercise ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Golden retriever adopts tiger cubs at Kansas zoo - Yahoo! News

Okay, globalers, this retriever deserves to make my blog! To me, she is the queen dog for a day! Okay, how about honorary American Dog--or would you prefer Global Dog! LOL! Oh come on, have a little fun--laugh a little...the English class was just a little bit too serious today...

Golden retriever adopts tiger cubs at Kansas zoo - Yahoo! News

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has been reported in Southern California. ... - Yahoo! News Photos

A whole lot of shaking went on--but as Shakespeare said, "All's well that ends well," and it appears it did (end well).

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has been reported in Southern California. ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Viewer's Guide: Aug. 1 Solar Eclipse - Yahoo! News

Perhaps we will use the NASA telescope to see this in our class...

Viewer's Guide: Aug. 1 Solar Eclipse - Yahoo! News

Astronauts open space station's 'beautiful' Japanese lab

Thank you, Japan, for Kibo--and I love that the word Kibo means hope! I wish I could visit the ISS. Maybe someday travelling to the space station will be a common venture for interested earthlings...Do you want to go, globalers?
Astronauts open space station's 'beautiful' Japanese lab

Knol: a unit of knowledge

OMG Globalers! Do you know about Knol? What is next? I guess what is next has already been created at this second!

Knol: a unit of knowledge

Global English returns from U.S. Naval Nuclear Submarine Base New London, Groton Connecticut

Hi Gloablers! I am back from New England where I visited one of my past homes in New Port, Rhode Island. It was truly cool being a Yankee again, and, admittedly, the most interesting aspect of my trip was staying on my brother's yacht--The Zep Tepi--at the nuclear submarine base in New London, Connecticut. The experience was awesome because I felt I had returned to my military/overseas brat (sorry Dad, I mean my Navy Junior) roots. Now hear this: Every morning (0800 hours) I awoke to the Star Spangled Banner, and at sunset I stood on deck in silence to Retreat. How cool is that? Well, to me, it is ueber cool. I think the people who are a part of Operation Star Spangled Banner, and most of all, my father, the late honorable U.S. Navy Captain John Chelsea Allman, would be proud that we--the crew on my brother's boat--would drop everything, and spring--asap--to the deck and stand at attention with right hands over our hearts to both of these beautiful American military practices. I salute both my father and my brother for serving our country. Amusingly, by being on this magnificent naval submarine base, I felt I had returned home again from all of my uprooted past to where I truly belonged...proudly in the presence of the greatest and most powerful American source--the U.S. military. Anyway, before I am accused of bird walking too much, let me end by telling you that I did love seeing the lovely black nuclear submarines. They remind me of a pod of black whales as they surface so mysteriously and unexpectedly yet so silently and powerfully. Well, bye for now and whoever, wherever, and however you are out there in cyberspace--never forget that we are well protected by these surprisingly silent moving global creatures...Sweet! Okay, now next month I will return to my west coast roots in sunny, Coronado, California. Yes, I am also a California girl--so I'm a westie and eastie...OAO, GE

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab - For ESL/EFL Students

I am posting this again for my students who would like--and need--more listening practice.

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab - For ESL/EFL Students

Peter Gabriel - Down To Earth (W/ LYRICS) Wall-E Soundtrack

I just saw this movie yesterday--I love this song and I love Wall-e!! (and Eva!)

#779 Ainu Language, Facebook Gender

Here's the latest DES--with Sarah!

Shakespeare in Love (1998) - Memorable quotes

Speaking of mysteries, here is one of my favorite movie quotes from the film, Shakespeare in Love: I don't know. It's a mystery. I love this line which is cleverly repeated throughout the film. And now, when I don't know an answer to a question, or if I want to encourage the element of surprise in conversation with my students, friends and family members, or a sense of wonder, I'll simply answer: I don't know. It's a mystery. This response always seems to trigger a slight smile, and often even a little friendly slanting of the eyes, or better yet an unsolicited wink...I am in love with so many films--particularly when they provide me with rich discourse and new ways of thinking and feeling about life...I suppose life, then, in my view, is a film and if a film is good, then, alas, life is good. Tja, Leben ist gut.

Shakespeare in Love (1998) - Memorable quotes

ICT Results - Emotional robots in the spotlight

Our future companions? Here come Wall-E and I-Robot!! I do like the implications for autism and other social and language communicative disorders...fascinating! The researchers hope that robots will be accepted into the human community. Do you think there is a place in your world for robots? I, personally, am open to the possibilities if in deed robots can help us achieve understanding and tolerance in a way that is globally friendly and peaceful. I would like to read your world views. Please respond.

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Sarah recommends this video--I do as well.

Perhaps, students who are majoring in English would find this lecture and book ,River Town, fascinating. I look forward to reading the book.

How Mars and Alaska Are Alike - Yahoo! News

Speaking of Mysteries...Check this one out...and also click on the

How Mars and Alaska Are Alike - Yahoo! News101 Earth facts.

Dr. Michael DeBakey remembered as pioneer, hero, good friend | TOP STORIES | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas

A service for a man "who changed the world."

Dr. Michael DeBakey remembered as pioneer, hero, good friend | TOP STORIES | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas

Scene: Joanne King Herring feted at luncheon | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Hi Globalers! I was present at this luncheon for Joanne King Herring's birthday celebration--and it was so much fun! She (Joanne) is gorgeous inside and outside--but most of all--she is genuine, and she is fun! I love her!
Scene: Joanne King Herring feted at luncheon | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Odd Disappearance of Afghanistan's Only Female Olympian | 2008 Olympics, Afghanistan, Mehbooba Andyar | CitizenSugar - News and Politics

I hope with all of my heart that Mehbooba Andyar is safe and that she makes it to the Olympics and that she is granted asylum in Europe, if that is her desire. Go Mehbooba!

Odd Disappearance of Afghanistan's Only Female Olympian | 2008 Olympics, Afghanistan, Mehbooba Andyar | CitizenSugar - News and Politics

Two Trivial Questions...

Know your current events: In which covert mission does the following message appear:

Fifteen pax. All airborne. All good to go.

Also, in which country did this recent covert op occur?


Know your US logos:

Whenever, Wherever, However.

To which US organization does this logo belong?

That's it. I am done for today.

Anything you can do, I can do better

Well, this one might be more fun to sing. It's illustrated like Sarah's "Stick News" on her Daily English Show."

Jack can do anything better than you

okay--we will open our daily English class on Monday--with this fun song--I can do anything better than you! Yes I can!

Stop! Use the English language now at this moment where ever you are! !

Globalers, it is true that grammar attacks, reading, listening, and writing are important skills in terms of acquiring a language, but I am perfectly convinced that we must force ourselves to use our target language 24/7...yes, think, feel and speak the language--even if you have to talk out loud to yourself!! So, today, I encourage all of my English students (I prefer to say English students instead of students of English) who are all over this great planet called earth, to get with it and speak, speak, and speak some more until you fall into bed tonight with visions of English only captions all around you and in your sweet English dreams. What say you? Oh, you say, "Sure, that's easy for you to say because you are a natural (I like to say "natural" better than "native") English speaker." Okay, well, how is this: I will make the same pledge to speak and think only in German (my target language). So...auf Wiedersehen! Bis Montag--and be ready for a wild morning of English speaking because you are going to speak with powerful intentions to improve your pronunciation in and understanding of English in a way that is fun and friendly--but of course! However, let me warn you, it's going to be an American English only crazy day! Now, start speaking...

Modal Verbs in English

This teacher has a calm, cool, and, presumably, collective teaching style--so let's warm up with his brief little lesson on modals this morning. Before we start, however, I just wanted to say that I love the modal--might! I might go to Germany next year. Also, I adore, may. May I ask a question, please? Then, too, would is genuinely polite. Would you please tell me the time?

Do you have a favorite modal?

#760 How Was Your Weekend? Urban Dictionary, Washing Machine

Well, how WAS your weekend, globalers? Did you enjoy the Fourth in Houston or wherever?

#758 Teaching ESL To Children - Songs

This is sweet and I like the word, "shenanigan," anyway. What say you, globalers? Use it in class for practice--or do you think that would be too much of a "shenanigan." LOL!

Don't forget to dance in life!

Okay, global English--get ready to dance in class next Friday when I return from the east coast. In the meantime, I will dance for you in New Port, Rhode Island and New London, Connecticut on my brother's sail boat--the Zep Tepi...By the way, you are an awesome class!

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) on Vimeo

#752 Titanic: Rude, Uncouth, Presumptuous; Homeland Security

Okay, I think I will tune in to Sarah's The Daily English Show at least three times a week if not more--starting with my next session which begins next Wednesday at Rice University!

#753 Ketchup, Catchup or Catsup? Tomatoes, Free Rice

Globalers, this is a good idea--click day--a good site for English learners. Also, we have used the Free Rice site that Sarah introduces today...

Technology Review: A Display That Tracks Your Movements

Okay--this is way ueber cool...

Technology Review: A Display That Tracks Your Movements

Centenarian Tips for a Long Life on Yahoo! Health

Communication Class! In light of our discussion on the benefits of exercise and, in particular, Tai Chi, I thought you might enjoy this article. Also, thank you, Joy, for the tip on doing Tai Chi in a pool. I will pass that info on to my sister who is a big fan of Tai Chi. She is also attending a Tai Chi convention in California, where she lives, in august.

Centenarian Tips for a Long Life on Yahoo! Health

Discovery returns after two-week mission | LOCAL NEWS | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas

Good job, Discovery!! Welcome home!

Discovery returns after two-week mission | LOCAL NEWS | KHOU.com | News for Houston, Texas

#742 Slow Road By Steven Dunston

Let's sing this together in class tomorrow--okay?

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

Your personal essays for our This I Believe radio station remind me of this wonderful song. Enjoy!

Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World

All you need is Love!

Kibo from Japan!

Kudos to Japan for Kibo! That is so awesome that Kibo means hope!
Okay, Sayanara!
Astronauts wrap up space station work - Yahoo! News

In Japan, Cellphones Have Become Too Complex to Use

Midori and Noriko, have you seen or heard about these new iphones? Are they too easy for you?

In Japan, Cellphones Have Become Too Complex to Use

What Dictionaries and Optical Illusions Say About Our Brains: Scientific American

Okay, linguist in particular, might find this article interesting if not fascinating. I wonder what Noam Chomsky thinks...

What Dictionaries and Optical Illusions Say About Our Brains: Scientific American

Global English goes to Las Vegas - Cirque Du Soleil - The Beatles "Love" Teaser

Globalers--This clip gives you a view of where I will be for a few days. I wish you could be with me!! (Not kidding!)

YouTube - Cirque Du Soleil - The Beatles "Love" Teaser

Picture released by NASA shows the Martian surface around the ... - Yahoo! News Photos

These are incredible pictures on Mars--this particular one reminds me of something--what about you, Globalers!

Picture released by NASA shows the Martian surface around the ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Global English Communication Class

I thought you might find this info interesting considering we were just discussing phobias in class yesterday...

Body's natural painkillers may damp down phobias - health - 20 May 2008 - New Scientist

Flying Car Could Become Israel's Robotic Ambulance | Danger Room from Wired.com

Flying Car Could Become Israel's Robotic Ambulance | Danger Room from Wired.com

Former professional Swiss military pilot Yves Rossy, also known ... - Yahoo! News Photos

I often dream that I am flying--so I think we will all fly like this man one day. However, I would prefer to take off up right with a power pack on my back, and with, perhaps, some sort of bubble or cocoon like plastic to cover the body in order to protect the person from the elements. What say you, globalers?

Former professional Swiss military pilot Yves Rossy, also known ... - Yahoo! News Photos

Holes Book Club--Holly's class!

What great actors! Holly's students put on a play for our class--it was awesome!

Where is Mr. Sir hiding?

Both Communication classes held a book club today. We had skits and quotations from the Holes book.

Holes Book Club!

Gmail - holesbook club.jpg

What a fun day at the Holes Book Club today!

Gmail - holesbook club.jpg

Gmail - holesbook club.jpg

The Holes book club was fun today! Where is Mimi? Oh, she is taking the picture!
Gmail - holesbook club.jpg

The Hole Truth - A Unit Study Based on Louis Sachar's Book "Holes"

Check this out Holes readers!
The Hole Truth - A Unit Study Based on Louis Sachar's Book "Holes"

TeacherTube - English Village ESL in Second Life

Let's go check this out...
TeacherTube - English Village ESL in Second Life

Flickr Photo Download: World Map

I thought we could use this to plot where everybody is from...

Flickr Photo Download: World Map

World Language Statistics and Facts

In case you were wondering, you will find the answers to my trivial language question here...

World Language Statistics and Facts

GE Ecomagination Advertising: Ecomagination Online, Ecomagination Television, Ecomagination Print

Okay, this is amusing...what do you think global communicators?

GE Ecomagination Advertising: Ecomagination Online, Ecomagination Television, Ecomagination Print

Global English returns to the classroom!

Good Morning English learners from all over the world and welcome to our Communication class! Today we will get to know each other a little, but I wanted to start with the following language trivial question:

Which language has the most words and which language has the fewest words?

YouTube - The wonders of Second Life - on a special episode of SLosmos

Curiously interesting...who is in?
YouTube - The wonders of Second Life - on a special episode of SLosmos

Edward Lorenz, father of chaos theory, dies - Yahoo! News

I am saddened that the world is losing Professor Lorenz, yet he will always be remembered by his Chaos Theory--a theory that has fascinated me for a long time as an educator...
Edward Lorenz, father of chaos theory, dies - Yahoo! News

Global English goes to new Green Park

What a beautiful blustery day for a picnic in downtown Houston! All we need is a monorail now coming from all directions to downtown and Bush and Hobby airports...

YouTube - Something In The Rain - Tish Hinojosa

Tish is awesome--I heard her tonight at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston...

YouTube - Something In The Rain - Tish Hinojosa

BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Fast food, German-style

The Robots are coming!

BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Fast food, German-style

Dave's ESL Cafe

Although the acronym ESL (English as a Second Language) is outdated--this is a good website for students who are learning global English...
Dave's ESL Cafe

Phonetics: The Sounds of English and Spanish - The University of Iowa

See what you think!

Phonetics: The Sounds of English and Spanish - The University of Iowa

How much food families are eating per week in the world. :)

Globalers--what do you eat--do you think this is an accurate account?

How much food families are eating per week in the world. :)

#686 I Saw You In The Park Yesterday

Good little review for basic English--perhaps novice level...I really like Sarah--she is a cool teacher.

Swan Lake @ Wetten dass ? 2008-01-26

Stunning!

Buddha With Thousand Hands 2008 (High Quality)

So awesome--so geil (cool!)

Song from a Secret Garden

lovely presentation by jae hyun

One Semester of Spanish - Love Song

We need one for one semester of English! How about creating one--global English Speakers--how about an American English one?!

American Living

Love this song...

Quia - Plurals of nouns (English)

I thought you might enjoy practicing today, global English learners...

Quia - Plurals of nouns (English)

After 38 years, Israeli solves math code - Yahoo! News

Congratulations to the global mathematics community--and particularly to Avraham Trahtman in Israel! One who wanders and drives around lost will now have assistance beyond his or her own capability and imagination...read on...

After 38 years, Israeli solves math code - Yahoo! News

2. Modal Verbs and Auxiliary Verbs. English Grammar

I think this might be useful for review or as a hybrid lesson...What do you think?

The Truth about Apostrophes. English Grammar

I thought you might find this lesson useful. Please let me know what you think...

A Modern-Day DaVinci Genius?

Have you seen this globalers?

Google Sky

From Google Earth to Google Sky..how awesome is this?

Google Sky

Space shuttle Endeavour blasts off - Yahoo! News

Like a flash in the dark in the still of the night...
Space shuttle Endeavour blasts off - Yahoo! News

Howstuffworks "Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?"

This theory is fascinating to me. I have considered the possibility of the Bering crossing since I read James Mitchener's novel, Alaska. What do you think, Globalers?

Howstuffworks "Did the Chinese beat Columbus to America?"

Image:Eris and dysnomia2.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

We will miss you, Eris--please come back soon!

Image:Eris and dysnomia2.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Recipe: Original Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies - NESTLE VeryBestBaking.com - Very Best Baking

Global English friends, here is the cookie recipe you requested! (Hi Adriana from Argentina!)

Recipe: Original Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies - NESTLE VeryBestBaking.com - Very Best Baking

Philharmonic plays US anthem in N. Korea - Yahoo! News

"What the world needs now is love sweet love..." This is a good story. Thank you, North Korea!

Philharmonic plays US anthem in N. Korea - Yahoo! News

Thumbs Up From Global English!

Atlantis crew offers thanks in Houston homecoming | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

This is heartfelt and so nice to focus on people who care about people--whether in space or on Earth. Thank you, Atlantis crew, for your kind thoughts.

Atlantis crew offers thanks in Houston homecoming | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Global English News! The snow is great!

Peace from Steamboat, Colorado...seaya

Global English goes skiing!

Hi Global English class! I miss you--and I wish we could have English class here! The snow is great! Please post a comment (for extra points--haha--lol--just kidding)...Take Care!

Gmail - seaski.jpg

Military hopes to bring down satellite - Yahoo! News

Sounds like Star Wars!

Military hopes to bring down satellite - Yahoo! News

Kosovo celebrates independence!

Congratulations, Kosovo!

Analysis: Kosovo strains US-Russian ties - Yahoo! News

YouTube - Deutschlandlied (German National Anthem)

uber cool!

YouTube - Deutschlandlied (German National Anthem)

#628 Study English With Barack Obama

From Crackle: #628 Study English With Barack Obama

Welcome to the Year of the Rat!

Happy Chinese New Year! I only hope the forecast below brightens up! What do you think, Hyun-Jee, Hans and Taek-Soo? Do you think we are in for a year of gloom and doom? Perhaps the rat just needs to become friends with the dog for a little peace and harmony...LOL

Tension, disaster, turbulence - welcome to the Year of the Rat - Yahoo! News

Globalers having fun in Austin!

English students leaping for joy in San Antonio!

Going Up: Taipei 101 Elevator, Fastest in the World

I would like to ride on this elevator with my students from Taiwan!

Going Up: Taipei 101 Elevator, Fastest in the World

NASA - NASA to Beam Beatles' 'Across the Universe' Into Space

This should happen about 7:00 p.m. e.t. If you don't catch it tonight--there is always tomorrow!

NASA - NASA to Beam Beatles' 'Across the Universe' Into Space

ANTARA :: NASA beams Beatles tune `Across the Universe`

Here is the actual article that I mentioned in the global English class today...

ANTARA :: NASA beams Beatles tune `Across the Universe`

YouTube - Across the Universe

NASA plans to beam this Beatle song into space tomorrow! How awesome is that? Nothing's going to change my world either...

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2008 Presidential Primary Calendar

This may help explain to the globalers about Super Tuesday (also called Fat Tuesday this year since it coincides with Madi Gras--that is the beginning of Lent for Catholics)...Notice that Texas votes in March--eventhough it is a Fat state...hahahaha!

2008 Presidential Primary Calendar

YouTube - #614 Study English With Corey Delaney, Hone Tuwhare RIP

Here is Sarah's latest...
YouTube - #614 Study English With Corey Delaney, Hone Tuwhare RIP

MAKE BELIEFS COMIX! Online Educational Comic Generator for Kids of All Ages

I thought this might be fun for our communication class...

MAKE BELIEFS COMIX! Online Educational Comic Generator for Kids of All Ages

'Miscreants' on the loose in Pakistan - Yahoo! News

I prefer New English to miscreant--what say you, globalers?
Regardless, this writer has an amusing way of leading into his article on the usage of the English word miscreant...
'Miscreants' on the loose in Pakistan - Yahoo! News

TeacherTube - PowerPoints that Rock

Speaking of effective communication...
TeacherTube - PowerPoints that Rock

TeacherTube - A 1 I Love Lucy in Paris: Matter of Translation

Talk about global communication conflict! Certainly, we have all come a long way from this situation...anyway the point is still relevant...

TeacherTube - A 1 I Love Lucy in Paris: Matter of Translation

A Wicked Deception

This is quite hilarious--beware of translations, my fine Global English students!

massive wave - Yahoo! Video

This is awesome...What a way to wake up each morning...

massive wave - Yahoo! Video

NPR : Home for the Holidays

I thought you might enjoy this particular story from This I Believe

NPR : Home for the Holidays

Breakthrough Could Mean 40-Hour Laptop Batteries (NewsFactor) by NewsFactor: Yahoo! Tech

Okay, this is good...things are just going to get better and better...

Breakthrough Could Mean 40-Hour Laptop Batteries (NewsFactor) by NewsFactor: Yahoo! Tech

Bush: OPEC nations should pump more oil - Yahoo! News

Comments...
Bush: OPEC nations should pump more oil - Yahoo! News

Do You Speak Globish?: How a Global Language Tweaks English

I prefer to call the speakers The New English although I do agree with the author on a few points...what do you think Globalers?


Do You Speak Globish?: How a Global Language Tweaks English

The Baby Boomer's Club

I am proud to be a member--There is so much written about us--it's all about us!
Chron.com News, search and shopping from the Houston Chronicle

Q&A: Literacy advocate to turn next page | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

I received training in the 1980's with Houston's Neuhaus Education Center and also piloted one of their projects in a public middle school. I highly recommend the reading program and philosophy. Kay Allen will be greatly missed, but her contribution to literacy will continue forever. I can also relate to her current life goal to take some time to have fun and see the world. Cheers to Kay!

Q&A: Literacy advocate to turn next page | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Houston is in-text-icated! | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

This is good info for effective communicators...

Houston is in-text-icated! | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle

Holes by Louis Sachar Study Guide/Book Summary/Notes/Booknotes/Analysis/Chapter Notes/Criticism/Online/Download

Globalers--this site may or may not help you as we read Holes together...you decide

Holes by Louis Sachar Study Guide/Book Summary/Notes/Booknotes/Analysis/Chapter Notes/Criticism/Online/Download

Holes on DVD -- Official Website

Global English, I thought you might enjoy this website...What do you think?

Holes on DVD -- Official Website

YouTube - #597 How was your 2007?

And where were you on New Years Eve?

YouTube - #597 How was your 2007?

YouTube - #578 No Smorking X I hope to hearing ... X

Happy New Year, Globers! I thought you would enjoy getting back to English with Sarah today...

YouTube - #578 No Smorking X I hope to hearing ... X