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Bond Uni

I renamed this Uni James Bond University.

The Bond University, located in Robina on the Gold Coast, Queensland, has a rather young history since its establishment A.

History of Bond University

  • Founding: Bond University was founded on May 15, 1989, making it Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university B.
  • Vision: The vision was to offer an exclusive educational experience of the highest international standards, with small class sizes and renowned academics B.
  • Early Years: The first cohort of 322 students graduated in 1989, quickly establishing Bond’s reputation for excellence B.
  • Growth: Over the past 30 years, Bond University has become one of Australia’s leading tertiary institutions, known for its expertise in various fields such as business, law, medicine, architecture, and more B.
  • Recognition: Bond University has been ranked as Australia’s top university for student experience for 16 consecutive years B.

Bond University continues to thrive, offering accelerated undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas, and non-award programs C.

Alan Bond and the Founding Fathers

Alan Bond was a prominent Australian businessman known for his high-profile and often controversial business dealings.

Early Life

  • Born: April 22, 1938, in Hammersmith, London, England A.
  • Immigration: Moved to Australia with his family in 1950, settling in Fremantle, near Perth A.

Career Highlights

  • Business Ventures: Founded the Bond Corporation in 1959, which grew to include interests in real estate, brewing, media, and natural resources A.
  • America’s Cup: Bankrolled the successful challenge for the 1983 America’s Cup with yacht Australia II, making him the first non-American to win the trophy A.
  • Recognition: Named Australian of the Year in 1978 for his contributions to sailing A.

Controversies

  • WA Inc Scandals: Central figure in the WA Inc scandals of the 1980s, which involved corrupt business practices and led to the biggest corporate collapse in Australian history A.
  • Criminal Conviction: Convicted of corporate fraud in 1992 and served four years in prison A.

Legacy

  • Bond University: Founded Bond University in 1987, Australia’s first private, not-for-profit university, located on the Gold Coast A.
  • Art Collection: Known for his art collection, including the purchase of Vincent van Gogh’s “Irises” for $54 million, a record at the time A.

Alan Bond passed away on June 5, 2015, leaving behind a complex legacy of both achievements and controversies A.

Private Sand Stone Buildings and Complex

Park only in the streets there: Car Parks are private property & you might be fined 80 AUD.

Very impressive Uni and very expensive.

By Bike only 15 min from our Home in Burleigh Eaters.

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Retired Educator from the Gold Coast in Australia.

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What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

Too many, to mention them here, to be true blue. Three new Lessons learnt per day times 7 days means 21 lessons per week times 52.

Starting to learn that some common phrases are completely wrong: One is you can‘t teach an old dog any lesson.

As a dog lover since I can think id est read and write, I thought an old man of 75 starts getting rusty.

However, with my Outrigger Mates at the Gold Coast and two excellent coaches I came to the conclusion at present:

Diamonds and rust, what a great combination.

Visited the man‘s shed today in Burleigh, and will continue to explore my backyard from South Brisbane to Ballina and Byron Shire.

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Feeling the Blues today, what a beautiful day in Burleigh at the Gold Coast in Queensland in OZ.

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Xmas in the Summer 2024

Christmas for my Brazilian Family is quite different from my North German Background.

The Four Sisters

Maria Ines is very proud to have her four daughters here with us at the Gold Coast: They meet more or less every day and Saturday is reserved for coffee outside the house.

Check out Casa Da Vovo Burleigh & the Brazilian Community at the Gold Coast.

Her Facebook Account with photos and infos, about her bilingual Stand Alone Child Care.

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Just listening to Freedom written by Angela Merkel, which was published in English today as well.

Audiobook on Audible included in my monthly credits for only 10 Euro.

Find this very impressive and believe, the media frenzy in Germany are all missing out on the relevant parts of this book:

Authentic, honest, clear, no hybris at all.

Down to earth, VW beetle and country life at its best.

Two parts, life before and after becoming chancellor of Germany.

1989 Angela was 35 years old, now she is 70 years old.

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Angela Merkel in einer Goethe Schule in Templin.

„Wer schreibt die Geschichte einer Kanzlerin wirklich?“, fragt Anne Will zum Schluss.

Kinder von Lehrern und Pastoren, egal wo … besonders auf dem Lande:

Sie alle haben einen gemeinsamen Nenner.

Besser sein als andere …

Die Geschichte einer Kanzlerin entsteht aus der Vielfalt der Geschichten über die Kanzlerin inklusive der Geschichte von der Kanzlerin und Frau Baumann über die Kanzlerin.

Ihr Satz:

Wir schaffen das …

Schlicht und einfach, ihr Leitmotiv und an sich und andere glauben.

Attitude und Haltung zum Leben.

Hindernisse müssen überwunden werden wie beim Hürdenlauf.

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Rache ist Blutwurst

Keine Feier ohne Geier.

Das Kraut muss weg.

Blut lecken

Bloody cold

Leck mich …

Was Kinder ohne Schule so lernen, oder der Heimliche Lehrplan:

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Impfgegner: Ich bin gegen das Impfen.

Klimagegner: Ich bin gegen das Klima.

Klimaleugner: Es gibt kein Klima.

(Beispiel Sprachlabor)

Peter H Bloecker is a retired Linguist and Literature Teacher, American Studies in Bln with 2 State Exams in 1977.

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Blood pudding, also known as black pudding, is a type of blood sausage that is a traditional delicacy in many parts of the world, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland⁶. It’s made from animal blood, typically pig’s blood, which acts as a binder for other ingredients such as oats or barley. This mixture is then encased and cooked, resulting in a rich, savory sausage that’s often served as part of a full breakfast⁷.

Cooking with blood is a practice that dates back centuries and is found in various cuisines globally. Blood can be used as a thickener for sauces, a filler in sausages, and even as a solid ingredient in dishes like blood tofu or blood pancakes¹. It’s known for its nutritional value, providing a source of iron and protein⁶.

Blood sausages are a diverse group of foods, with many regional variations. They can be made with different types of blood and fillers, and they’re enjoyed for their unique flavors and textures. Some common fillers include meat, fat, suet, bread, cornmeal, onion, chestnuts, barley, oatmeal, and buckwheat¹³. In some cultures, sweet variants with sugar, honey, orange peel, and spices are also popular¹³.

The taste of blood pudding and blood sausages can be described as earthy and rich, with a distinct flavor that reflects their main ingredient. They are often enjoyed fried and can be a hearty addition to any meal¹⁴.

If you’re interested in trying your hand at making blood sausage or incorporating blood into your cooking, there are many recipes and variations to explore. It’s a unique ingredient that offers a taste of tradition and a connection to culinary history. Bon appétit! 🍴

Was ist Rache?

Was ist Blutwurst?

Was ist Blutrache?

Cross Cultures and Idioms and More like Languages and Grammar.

The Cognitive Mindset

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Autor der Dorfchronik: Johann Detlef Blöcker (Mein Vater).

Geboren in Oldenborstel, Holstein am 23 Sep 1924 | Gestorben 29 Feb 2000.

Mein Vater war 1933 bei der Machtübernahme Hitlers 9 Jahre alt.

Kurz vor Kriegsende wurde er als Fahnenjunker schwer verwundet in der Ukraine: Er überlebte den Zweiten Weltkrieg durch diese Verwundung und sehr viel Glück bei Aachen.

2 Jahre POW in Frankreich bis 1947.

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Visiting Miama Marketta today on a Lazy Sunday Afternoon …

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Hesse züchtete seine Rosen!

Und schwieg lieber, nachdem er den Nobelpreis erhalten hatte!

Alles gesagt und geschrieben!

Silence Is Golden | Schweigen ist Gold!

Geht mir auch so! Immer mehr …

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Music Is The Language!

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Bug-Repelling Plants to Grow in Your Garden 

By Lee Park

We do our best to plant the flowers that attract bees and other local pollinators to our yards. But there are times we want to roll up the welcome mat and repel insects, especially mosquitoes. You can do this without using repellents containing chemical ingredients which kill the friendly bugs as well as the nuisances.

It’s not all about citronella​​

There are as many ways to foster natural pest control as there are reasons to repel insects like mosquitoes. These pests are the deadliest creatures on earth, killing about a million people a year. They harbor diseases like Malaria, dengue,West Nile virus (and there are no vaccines or medicines to prevent or treat this virus in people). In most cases, you need look no further than your local garden center. And feel free to think beyond citronella. You can fill your garden with other wonderful scents and colors that you’ll love, but mosquitoes will hate.There are as many ways to foster natural pest control as there are reasons to repel insects like mosquitoes. SHARE ON X

The Desirable Dozen

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You’ll find dozens of flowers and plants that can populate your patio or garden space while keeping the mosquito population at bay. Lavender tops the list. It’s a natural bug repellent with a soothing smell (at least to us humans). The scent of lavender deadens a mosquito’s sense of smell, making it harder for you to become its target. Other plants that discourage mosquitoes and other pests from making their home in your yard? Marigolds, catnip, rosemary, and scented geraniums. Bee balm, mint, and sage can add to the wonderful aroma of your garden, but mosquitoes seem to hate them. And of course, there’s the old standby, citronella. You’ll find dozens of flowers and plants that can populate your patio or garden space while keeping the mosquito population at bay. Lavender tops the list. SHARE ON X

Not only do these plants make wonderful bug repellents, but many of these can also be harvested and steeped for Ikarian-inspired herbal teas.Not only do these plants make wonderful bug repellents, but many of these can also be harvested and steeped for Ikarian-inspired herbal teas. SHARE ON X

Essential oils pack a punch

citronella

Yes, you can burn a citronella-infused candle to keep bugs away, but there are so many other ways essential oils can keep your backyard bug-free. Freshen your patio cushions with a spritz made of tea tree oil, and clean your grill with lemon oil. Your guests will love the aroma (and the lack of flying intruders – they’re repelled by these scents). You can grill cuttings of thick citronella grass (just for a short time to release the bug-repelling oils). You can also spread a few citronella grass cuttings on walkways. Their natural oils will be released by foot traffic.

Other things to consider

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It’s not just about what you add to your garden when it comes to organic pest control. It’s what you take away. Regular mowing gets rid of places where pests like to hide. Get rid of sources of standing water where mosquitoes could lay eggs and any food or animal waste that could attract flies and other pests.

Water features are not the enemy

You can still enjoy backyard ponds, pools, and fountains or birdbaths without allowing them to become hosts to mosquito larvae. Stock small ponds with fish that eat the larvae, or aerate water features and use a pump to keep water moving. Mosquitoes only lay eggs in stagnant water. You can also chlorinate pools and hot tubs.  

Get outdoors

Heading outside is a proven stress-reliever. So invite your friends and take advantage of your outdoor space—minus mosquitoes and other pests. All it takes is a little planning and planting. 

Lee Park is a botanist who researches eco-friendly disease and pest control. While he enjoys studying the effects of bugs in his gardens, he wastes no time getting rid of rodents. 

Thank you and Chapeau Lee Park!

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Blue

Sorry you’re feeling blue tonight. 🌙

It’s okay to have those moments. Sometimes, even the brightest days have their shadows. If you’d like, I can share a short poem to lift your spirits:

Whispers of the Night

In the quiet of the night,

When stars paint the sky with light,

Embrace the shadows, let them be,

For they, too, hold a mystery.

The moon, a gentle friend above,

Listens to your heartache, your love.

Its silver glow, a soothing balm,

Guides you through the darkness calm.

Remember, like the night, you'll find,

That even in sadness, there's a kind Of beauty—a quiet strength that grows,

A resilience that only darkness knows.

So let the blue hues softly fade,

As morning's warmth begins to cascade.

Hold on, my friend, for dawn awaits, With hope and promise at its gates.

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You may wish to reach out … 🌟 ~ Use the Form, pls …

I will walk in the morning for about 10km and after this walk, I feel very good again and totally energized.

And now I just allow myself to listen to my Blues Records and Streaming and will slightly get tired enough for a long and healthy sleep, as Music Is The Language.

What is a Life without Music?

Best wishes from QLD kindly yours

P H Bloecker

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Happyness

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.

I have decided to keep my desk tidy and neat and clean: And one place in my house, where I can read and relax and think! This is the place where I feel happy in the evening before I go to sleep …

And a daily routine:

What was good today?

What went not so good? Anything I could do or change my atomic habits?

Can I do better tomorrow?

Have I smiled at someone I do not know or hugged my wife or a child? Made a difference?

Any lesson learnt?

Kindly yours from an ex High School Teacher now retired and nearly 75 years old …

Peter H Bloecker and wife Casa Da Vovo Burleigh Gold Coast

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Happiness Report 2024

The fascinating world of happiness.

  1. The Harvard Study of Adult Development:
    • One of the longest-running studies on happiness, this project has followed 724 men since they were teenagers in 1938. Approximately 60 men, now in their 90s, are still part of the study.
    • The researchers found that specific traits and behaviors were linked with increased levels of happiness:
    • Take inspiration from this study: Revisit activities that made you happy in your youth. Sing, play games, pursue hobbies—life is short, and happiness awaits!
  2. World Happiness Report 2024:
  3. Science of Happiness:

In a nutshell, happiness is a journey, and it’s within your mindset plus own power to cultivate it.

Have a happy weekend

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Friends #1

What quality do you value most in a friend?

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Hmmmm …

There are mates and friends.

Reading Max Frisch and his Fragebogen Freundschaft first.

Nachtgedanken #12

Then I wonder …

Freundschaft was a Salute like G’d day mate in the Communist German Democratic Republik.

What is a true friend?

Some say my dog.

Others will call some name or start thinking.

I would think Friends are the rare ones, who really listen to you before they judge you.

Who never try to teach you.

Accept you like you are.

Expect nothing but your friendship.

Hard to find in fact.

My best friends live far away from my Home.

But I can come any time and visit them and stay.

They would not ask, when are you leaving again …

They are happy to see me.

These are my friends, and I count them on the fingers of my left hand.

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From OZ kindly yours

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Music and Language

Why Music Is The Language

Music #23

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Music Is The language

Zaho de Sagazan: Die 24-Jährige begeistere Frankreich mit großen Chansons, elektronischem Pop und überwältigenden Auftritten, schreibt Johanna Adorján (SZ Plus). Ihr Artikel ist nicht nur interessant – er macht auch Lust, sich selbst ein Urteil zu bilden und die gednannte Musik anzuhören: Chanson in Frankreich.

Ob sich die Liebe von Zaho de Sagazan für das deutsche Elektrowunder Kraftwerk auch in ihrer Musik widerspiegelt? Die Frage aller Fragen …

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John Lennon – Never forgotten

There are many Points Of View

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Looking at John Lennon‘s guitar the collector said:

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Coming home

Who would you like to talk to soon?

My mother and my two sisters in Northern Germany and my son and grandson and my best friends .. just booked my annual flight to the True North of Germany, between Baltic and North Sea and Hamburg and Denmark. Nothing like Homecomings once per year .. if possible.

From Gold Coast in QLD with our best wishes and kind regards

Yours

Peter and Maria Ines

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24 May 2024

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