Second issue

• Title page

• osnova

  Content

  
  

  Introduction

  
  

  What effect has online school on our physical health

  
  

  World issues

  
  

  Financial world with John

  
  

  Once upon a time in fashion

  
  

  Travel with me - India

  
  

  From A to Z with Ms. Mindeková

  
  

  How does social media affect us

  
  

  Netflix tips

  
  

  How does it work?

  
  

• Introduction

  Introduction

  
  

  Hello readers, and welcome back. It seems that the era of the Covid-19 lockdown is nearing its end, and things are hopefully going to return to normal after this dynamic year.

  
  

  Time is a professional sprinter, and this school year is coming to a close in little more than a month, and as such we would like to wish good luck to those doing their Maturita exams, as well as those who are writing entrance exams for other schools.

  
  

  We’ve decided to take a more relaxed stance concerning this issue, and instead of all articles touching upon a single theme, each article is focused on something the author is personally passionate about - travel, fashion, economy, history… You name it, SOMETHING is a magazine for everyone.

  
  

  What is it really like in India? What effect does social media have on human beings? Why is writing important? You’ll learn the answers to these questions in today’s SOMETHING. Of course, if that isn’t your cup of tea, you can read a more serious article about human rights.

  
  

  Last but not least, do not forget that you can always join us, so that more of you can share your thoughts with more people.

  
  

  
  

  Written by Gabe

  Lucie

  Editor-in-chief

  Travel with me

  
  

  
  

  Gabriel

  Editor-in-chief

  How does it work?

  
  

  
  

  Adéla

  Editor

  Once upon a time in Fashion...

  
  

  Malgorzata

  Editor

  World Issues

  
  

  
  

  Elen

  Editor

  Social Media

  
  

  Karolina

  Editor

  Netflix Tips

  
  

  
  

  Jan

  Editor

  Economics

  
  

  
  

  Elen

  Editor

  From A to Z with guests

  
  

  Oskar

  Editor

  Health Awareness

  
  

  
  

  Tereza

  Illustrator

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Tomáš

  Designer

• What effect has online school on our physical health

  What effect does online school have on our physical health?

  
  

  In the history of modern education there has never been a time in which students were forced to learn their everyday school knowledge from home for such an alarmingly long period of time. It has been over a year since students first started learning through their computers at home. The amount of actual days at school over the past year can be counted in weeks. This uncomfortable internet learning doesn't just have an impact on our mental stability but also on our physical health.

  
  

  
  

  Before COVID-19  students had many different activities after school that defined them. At the start of the pandemic everything closed and everyone with a proactive lifestyle was involuntarily obligated to temporarily quit their hobbies. And it gets worse. Many students stopped their physical activity which is very unhealthy for the human body, especially for adolescent development of muscles and bones. A typical  student’s day during the online school learning period is simply sitting at a monitor for hours and hours watching presentations. This lifestyle leads to muscle loss, increased vulnerability against different illnesses and mainly a great risk of addiction to the monitors. For the past year adolescents have woken up at around 8 o'clock, participated in online school at the computer till around 15:30, done their homework until around 16:30-17:00, and then relaxed by watching their favorite series and playing video games. 

  
  

  
  

  It is very important for students to understand the weight of the effect. I have had the chance to meet with physiotherapist Daniel Šácha who explained his point of view on physical health regarding students affected by online school, and helped me raise awareness about our physical health during the pandemic.

  
  

  
  

  Firstly, I asked what the biggest physical health risks are for students that sit at their computers most of the day.

  
  

  
  

  Mr. Šácha replied that one of the biggest long-term problems for students at their computers is  probably chronic back pain and different motion patterns that the body learns to do. Sitting for a majority of hours during the day can lead to back pain relatively quickly. Also, more calories are gained during the day in comparison with a day spent at school. This can lead to obesity and heart problems.

  
  

  
  

  I was then interested to hear if there are any alternative ways students can lessen the risk of these health problems.

  
  

  
  

  Mr. Šácha thinks it is very important to create small 30 minute breaks dedicated to walking outside. It is very important for the body to have physical activity. Physical health is not necessarily based on the amount of performance of the body but about the quantity of time devoted to the activity.

  
  

  
  

  Next I had a question regarding the minimum amount of physical activity for a student so that the student remains healthy. 

  
  

  
  

  As he had already mentioned, a 30 minute walk is enough. He puts emphasis on the fact that  the difference between sitting the whole day and taking short breaks makes  a significant difference.

  
  

  
  

  Once a student loses their chance to create an alternative because they are already in pain, what can they do to lower and later to terminate any health problems from the lack of proper and regular physical activity during the pandemic?

  
  

  
  

  It is very important for anyone with health problems to go to a doctor and possibly a  physiotherapist. It is very important that people find professional help for  their muscle pain. First of all leaving the problem as it is can be dangerous because it can, and will, get worse, and being in the hands of a professional physiotherapist can result in a relieving experience. 

  
  

  
  

  Once a student lowers their risk and/or improves their health, do you have any recommendations for a healthier lifestyle that can be maintained long term?

  
  

  
  

  Everyone is different and needs a different kind of recommendation. It should be a priority for every student to correctly move and eat. I strongly recommend a professional that understands you and the topic so that everyone can find what they are looking for.

  
  

  
  

  I thanked Mr Šácha for coming and taking the time to inform students about this important topic. It is very necessary for every student to take their physical health very importantly because we only have  one body and in this demanding time it should be everyone's priority to take care of themselves. 

  
  

  
  

  Yes, I agree, thank you for having me

  
  

  
  

  Written by Oskar

  SOURCES

  Michigan Medicine - Department of Psychiatry, “Importance of Physical Activity and Exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic

  https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/psychiatry/michigan-psychiatry-resources-covid-19/your-lifestyle/importance-physical-activity-exercise-during-covid-19-pandemic

  
  

  Physiopedia, “Physical activity and COVID-19”

  https://www.physio-pedia.com/Physical_Activity_and_COVID-19

  
  

  Physiotherapist Daniel Šácha and information he has acquired over the years.

• World issues

  FROM ARKANSAS TO PRAGUE

  
  

  Do you ever think to yourself, “Wow, the U.S. is really progressive, compared to the Czech Republic!” Probably not, but it is possible that you were distracted by other things - such as  a police officer mistaking their gun for a taser - so you may not have noticed a bill passed on April 6th  which even the Republican governor of Arkansas called a ‘vast government overreach.’  

  
  

  
  

  On April 6th the law to ban gender-affirming treatments, such as puberty blockers, was passed in Arkansas. The state governor Asa Hutchinson vetoed this bill, but even after his acting on the pleas of people ranging from young trans* people to groups like the American Academy of  Pediatrics, the bill was overridden. (The Guardian) Hutchinson explained that he vetoed the bill because, as the Washington Post reported, he sees it as a ‘vast government overreach’ as well as because it ‘creates new standards of legislative interference with physicians and parents as they deal with some of the most complex and sensitive matters concerning our youths’. He did not forget to mention that he is pro-life, but I suppose we can all imagine what reaction he got from his Republican colleagues after vetoing this, therefore he had to redeem himself a little. According to the BBC, a minimum of 16 states are considering laws similar to this.     

  
  

  
  

  Now that we’ve looked at the situation in the U.S., let’s take a look at how it compares with the Czech Republic. Czech legislature does not explicitly mention the procedure of providing underage trans* patients with hormonal therapy, therefore it is up to each medical professional to decide and demand parental consent. Before that, one must visit a clinical psychologist who has to confirm whether the individual is ‘really’ transgender. After that, one is allowed to change their name to a neutral one. If the person decides to undergo a transition operation (for this they must be 18) they must first meet with a committee of the ministry of health which assesses whether they can proceed. This is more of a formality but it does not make the process any easier, especially since the committee only meets about 10 times a year. Then they can undergo the operation, and only then will they be able to change their legal documents. If they are married/in a registered partnership they must divorce to do so. In case you would like to find out more about the process you can check out the organization Trans*Parent which not only raises awareness on the issues of non-cis people but also organizes support groups and offers free psychological, social and legal counselling. 

  
  

  
  

  www.jsemtransparent.cz, logo

  
  

  Sterilization was deemed a violation of human rights by the European Court of Human Rights in 2017, but sadly many countries like Finland, Slovakia, Latvia, and  Romania (TGEU) did not execute any changes in this matter. On the other hand, Sweden has offered compensation of 225 000  SEK (about 570 000 CZK) to people who were forced to undergo sterilization. (Reuters) In 1994 Tsepo Bollwinkel was sterilized and as he said to Reuters, back then he felt grateful for the opportunity because it was important for him to get legal recognition. Now his goal is to make the German government apologize to all of the people who were sterilized and remind everyone of the German history of sterilization during Nazi Germany, where a minimum of 400 000 people were sterilized. (DW) Bollwinkel is not interested in monetary compensation, “But in Germany like other European societies, recognition has to come in the shape of euros to be considered real,” he says. 

  
  

  
  

  But to end on a bit more positive note, Prague Pride has recently published an interview about a government strategy on how to improve the situation of LGBTQ+ people in the Czech Republic. A part of this strategy is getting rid of required sterilization and divorce for the legal change in documents. If things go well, we could see the changes related to this strategy in the year 2026, but we are left with the obvious question - is that not too late?

  
  

  
  

  Written by Malgorzata

  SOURCES

  The Guardian.“Arkansas is first state to ban gender-affirming treatments for trans youth.” 

  https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/06/arkansas-transgender-youth-gender-affirming-treatment-ban

  
  

  Popat, S.“Transgender youth treatment banned by Arkansas.” BBC. 

  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56657625 

  
  

  The Washington Post. “Opinion: Why I vetoed ma party’s bill restricting healthcare for transgender youth.”

  https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/asa-hutchinson-veto-transgender-health-bill-youth/2021/04/08/990c43f4-9892-11eb-962b-78c1d8228819_story.html

  
  

  TGEU.org. “Trans rights Europe & central Asia map.”

  https://tgeu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/MapB_TGEU2020_PRINT-1.pdf

  
  

  Anarte, E. “Transgender Germans demand compensation for sterilization.” Reuters. 

  https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-lgbt-rights-feature-trfn-idUSKBN1YZ0YF

  
  

  Lüpke-Schwarz, M. “Remembering the victims of Nazi eugenics.” DW.

  https://www.dw.com/en/remembering-the-victims-of-nazi-eugenics/a-16945569

  
  

  Toman, H. “Postavení LGBT+ lidí v Česku by mohla změnit nová vládní strategie. Jak? Zeptali jsme se právničky.” Prague Pride. 

  https://www.praguepride.cz/cs/cteni-a-foto/clanky/1564-postaveni-lgbt-lidi-v-cesku-by-mohla-zmenit-nova-vladni-strategie-jak-zeptali-jsme-se-pravnicky

• Financial World with John

  Financial world with John

  
  

  Hello readers! Here I am after one month again with the newest information from the interesting world of finance! Did you like the last article? I hope you did and I will do my best to give you the most interesting and important information which will help you to better understand the business world!

  
  

  
  

  An icon is dead, so what now?

  As you probably know by now, one of the richest people in the world, and the richest person in the Czech Republic, is dead. But how did Petr Kellner actually die? 

  
  

  It was an ordinary afternoon in Alaska when a huge catastrophe occurred near the glacier called Knik. A small group of 4 came to Alaska for heliskiing, which is an extreme sport where people are “dropped” from a helicopter onto the snow on top of a mountain and they ski down in the wild. Then from the valley the helicopter takes the skiers to the top again. Petr Kellner and the others from his group were heliskiing the whole afternoon, but in the late afternoon their helicopter came down and crashed, with only one survivor - former Czech snowboarding representative David Horváth. Later he told the media that he thinks there wasn’t a technical problem with the helicopter - so the reason for the crash is a mystery?

  
  

  
  

  Petr Kellner was a huge fish in the lake of business, so there are many companies which could now go bankrupt, through loss of connection with the richest Czech citizen. He was a major owner of the famous and huge company PPF Group, also O2, Nova, and HomeCredit. 

  
  

  
  

  There will be a lot of changes in the Czech business world because of this huge loss, which we will no doubt start to see soon. If we don't count Kellner’s family, the new richest person in Czech Republic is now Radovan Vítek. 

  
  

  Helicopter, Reuters

  
  

  
  

  Even the rich have feelings! 

  As you probably already realised, couples are breaking up more and more in the modern world. In the Czech Republic for example, based on research of the Median group, 45% of couples separate during their marriage.

  
  

  
  

  Somewhat recently Bill and Melinda Gates announced their own divorce, after 27 years of marriage together. It affected the whole world because no one expected that. Also earlier this year the richest person in the world, Jeff Bezos, divorced his wife.

  
  

  
  

  So let’s look deeper into the relationship of the Gates couple. What actually is the main reason why they broke up? You may be surprised, but it’s quite simple, they basically can’t develop their relationship anymore.  

  
  

  
  

  It has become one of the most expensive divorces in history because Bill Gates had given Melinda stocks of some of the huge companies he owns. The actual number of stocks is enormous! Based on the information from server TMZ, Melinda got about 1,8 billion USD, which is about 38,6 billion CZK, primarily through stocks of the Canadian National Railway and AutoNation.

  
  

  
  

  However, this amount is tiny in comparison to the vast amount of money this couple gave to the whole world to heal, save lives and stop poverty … The couple have announced they will continue working on their foundation to help those in need.

  
  

  Bill and Melinda Gates, Pinkvilla

  
  

  
  

  Shops are finally open!

  There has been another relaxation of restrictions in the Czech Republic. From Monday, May 10th , other shops opened, people will be able to put away their masks in outside spaces  with smaller concentrations. Pupils of the second stage of primary schools in other regions also took part in rotary in-school teaching. However, restaurants with dispensing windows and fitness centers remain closed. From May 17th all the restaurants could open their “gardens” and from May 24th all of the hotels will open, all the students will go to school and it seems the pandemic is slowing down.

  
  

  
  

  Despite the fact that stores have  already been allowed to open, many of them will not, mainly due to bankruptcy. It was such a long time that shops were closed, and those which didn’t start selling online simply went bankrupt. But the situation is even worse with restaurants, which are limited only to dispensing windows, alongside related breweries and other businesses which depend on pubs and restaurants.

  
  

  Zahrádka, Forbes.cz

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Written by John

  SOURCES

  Forbes, Petr Kellner, https://forbes.cz/nejbohatsi-cesi-2020/detail/petr-kellner/

  
  

  aktuálně.cz, Vrtulník, při jehož nehodě zemřel Petr Kellner, pomalu manévroval nad hřebenem, https://zpravy.aktualne.cz/zahranici/vrtulnik-pri-jehoz-nehode-v-usa-zemrel-petr-kellner-a-dalsi/r~e2892b3e9c9611ebaedf0cc47ab5f122/

  
  

  Stáňa Sedová, Právo, Rozvádí se téměř každý druhý pár, 

  https://www.novinky.cz/domaci/clanek/rozvadi-se-temer-kazdy-druhy-par-40336944 

  
  

  Filip Zelenka, E15, 6. května 2021, Hodně drahý rozvod, Bill Gates převedl na manželku téměř dvě miliardy v akciích, https://www.e15.cz/byznys/hodne-drahy-rozvod-bill-gates-prevedl-na-manzelku-temer-dve-miliardy-v-akciich-1380268¨

  
  

  Jiří Janda, Deník, PŘEHLEDNĚ: Otevírají obchody, služby i další školy. Co vše se mění od pondělí, https://www.denik.cz/z_domova/koronavirus-cesko-opatreni-prehledne-20210510.html

• Once upon a time in fashion

  Great fashion moments in Emily in Paris 

  
  

  Emily in Paris. A show which will probably make you rethink your closet from a so-called basic and minimal one to a multicoloured, crazy and over-embellished one. Or maybe discourage you from combining too many pieces, patterns and colours as Emily, the main character of this  light-hearted show, does. Her closet is a huge topic of discussion , however, we are not here to analyse her clothing style (at least not right now) but to look at  two scenes referencing two  iconic fashion shows. 

  
  

  
  

  The show Emily in Paris was released during October's Paris fashion week 2020 and according to Forbes (Forbes, Travis Bean, https://www.forbes.com/sites/travisbean/2020/10/24/the-10-most-popular-shows-on-netflix-so-far-in-october/) was the #1  show streaming on Netflix that month. I must admit, it was a welcome  distraction from all the chaos of  2020! The too-good-to-be-true scenarios, Lily Collins as the main character, flawless streets of Paris, quite silly plot, comic, stereotypical scenes and the contrast between wacky American society and the polished French, has truly made Emily in Paris an addictive Netflix series. The competition between the two fashion worlds (American and French) is depicted through the American brand Grey Space and ‘legendary’ fictional French designer Pierre Cadault. The battle itself reflects on the contemporary struggles happening in the Parisian design houses. 

  
  

  
  

   During  the series there are two immense fashion moments which pay homage to the Viktor & Rolf SS 2019 collection, and the iconic idea of Alexander McQueen's SS 1999 dress being  sprayed by robots as the model twirls around on a pedestal. 

  
  

  
  

  Viktor & Rolf SS 2019

  Firstly let’s  look at the scene in the 10th episode , where Emilly has organised  a fashion show for the fabulous designer Pierre Cadault. Eight great-looking models getting out of a garbage truck , wearing the glorious artwork designed by Pierre Cadault. Voluminous gowns with shocking sayings like “Fashion is trash”, “Pierre who?” or “Basic” on them seems like a really great way to prove to Grey Space which nation truly owns the fashion world.

  
  

  
  

  But wait … we actually might have seen something similar before! 

  
  

  
  

  This  great scene was in fact inspired by the real Viktor & Rolf SS 2019 show titled “Fashion Statements”. In spite of the last season (SS 2018) dominating with the colour whiter, the designers used a much brighter colour palette this time around. And when  it comes to colours, it is pretty interesting how they blended the irony of the rather  rude and eccentric sayings with the dreamy, sugar-sweet designs. Pyramid-shaped dresses with puffed and dramatic sleeves symbolized the “world we live in now”. Outfits standing out like a sore thumb, with statements like “I am my own muse”, “Less is more” (ironically written on the most extravagant piece), or “No photos please” represented a visual metaphor for the busy and virtual world we are living in. It is said that this collection was more of a message than a fashion.

  
  

  The CUT, Viktor & Rolf spring 2019 Couture. Photo: Isidore Montag/Imaxtree

  
  

  The CUT, Viktor & Rolf spring 2019 Couture. Photo: Isidore Montag/Imaxtree

  
  

  The CUT, Viktor & Rolf spring 2019 Couture. Photo: Isidore Montag/Imaxtree

  
  

  
  

  Alexander McQueen SS 1999

  For the second captivating fashion moment in this series we must go  back to the 9th episode, where a  charity auction and the design duo Grey Space contribute  to Emily's daily troubles. The auction takes  place in the Louvre, however, the model, who was supposed to wear a Pierre Cadault dress, couldn't get there , hence Emily has  to be the  model in  the white dress. As soon as the dress is sold to Grey Space, two men come and spray it  with  dark paint as a publicity stunt. The scene was clearly inspired by the iconic runway show from Alexander McQueen and his Dress No.  13.  

  
  

  
  

  It can be said that  Alexander McQueen didn’t just create  fashion, but remarkable art. Dress No.  13 in his SS 2019 runway show was proof enough of this. Canadian supermodel Shalom Harlow was  sprayed with black and neon yellow paint by two mechanical arms (typically used to paint cars) as she spins around on a pedestal and performs a graceful dance. Obviously Emily is not Shalom Harlow, however, she  did an admirable job all the same.

  
  

  Photo: Carole Bethuel/Netflix

  
  

  Photo: Blog Met museum, Sølve Sundsbø

  
  

  
  

  Altogether, I would say that Emily in Paris is worth watching because of the fashion references. For sure, the plot itself as well as the visual aesthetic  cannot be considered  realistic. In any case, Darren Star together with the cast created a lovely distraction from the  demanding year.

  
  

  
  

  Written by Adél

  SOURCES

  Emily in Paris, Netflix

  https://www.netflix.com

  
  

  Amy Vener: Viktor & Rolf Spring 2019 couture, Vogue

  https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2019-couture/viktor-rolf 

  
  

  Video record - Couture daily: Alexander McQueen spring/summer 1999, 

  https://www.youtube.com/watch/v=ErE7O5NceGQ 

  
  

  Anit Nosková: SERIÁL EMILY IN PARIS: NÁVRAT DO BUDOUCNOSTI A MÓDNÍ POHLED ANIT, Elle

  https://www.elle.cz/moda/serial-emily-paris-navrat-do-budoucnosti-modni-pohled-anit 

  
  

  Sarah Mower: Remembering the Potent Performance Art of Alexander McQueen’s Collection No. 13—20 Years Later, Vogue

  https://www.vogue.com/article/alexander-mcqueen-no-13

  
  

• Travel with me

  Travel With Me - India

  
  

  
  

  India is like a pearl among stones. You don't go looking for it on purpose, but once you find it there is a part of you that wants to keep it close forever. 

  
  

  
  

  More than once have I heard India being referred to as dirty, corrupt, and dangerous. Although it's understandable why this may be the general definition, it isn't a solid reason to overlook all the marvels this country has to offer (and I'm not only talking about the Taj Mahal), let alone the benignness and selflessness of the people. Let's look at it from a different perspective.

  
  

  Bayerová, Lucie. Little Taj Mahal. 2020

  
  

  
  

  From what I've experienced, Indians are some  of the most friendly and hospitable people in the world. Many of them obviously love tourists' wallets and seize every opportunity to sell them souvenirs or trips at a discount price. However, some just genuinely want to talk to people of other nationalities, often offering strangers tea or lassi - a traditional yogurt-based drink whose flavours reach far beyond the human imagination. As well as the common fruit combinations, you can often find meat or spicy flavours on the menu, for example roasted beef or cardamon. Can you imagine drinking salty milk? No? Neither can I, but surprisingly, savoury lassi tastes much better than it sounds. 

  
  

  
  

  Bayerová, Lucie. Pistachio Lassi. 2020

  
  

  
  

  In terms of entertainment, there are plenty of things to do. You can climb one of the Himalayas’ highest mountains, spend a tropical vacation beneath palm trees in the south, wander around the famous capital, New Delhi, go to the movies in metropolitan Mumbai, or just ride a rickshaw and feed cattle in the streets of Jaipur, also referred to as the “Pink City” for its coral-colored buildings and temples. In other words, there will always be something to entertain you.

  
  

  
  

  Bayerová, Lucie. Jaipur. 2020

  
  

   

  Bayerová, Lucie. Goa. 2020

  
  

  
  

  If any place is definitely worth visiting, it is Varanasi, a city which lies on the shore of the sacred Ganges river and consists of so-called “ghats” - divided areas with steps that lead down to a water body. You might have heard about Hindu cremations that take place in India. In fact, this city is the very center of such happenings. This is because, for Hindus, Varanasi is something like Mekka is for Muslims. They set off on a pilgrimage to have their remains burned and thrown into the holy river in order to end the reincarnation cycle and reach Nirvana. (Atlas Obscura)

  
  

  
  

  Foto: Bayerová, Lucie. Varanasi. 2020

  
  

  
  

  The world-renowned spicy cuisine is an indispensable part of Indian culture. I highly recommend eating at restaurants in which the locals eat, since the dishes are half the price and you get extra portions with every empty plate. In the end, you buy one meal but receive extras that would be enough to feed five people, and that really pays off!* Most Indian meals are served with naan (leavened flatbread) to complement the otherwise bright and intense flavors. Samosa (deep-fried pastry filled with veggies or meat), butter chicken, and paneer (cheese, predominantly served with spinach or tomato sauce) are among the most popular dishes that originate from this country.

  
  

  
  

  Bayerová, Lucie. Spices. 2020

  
  

  
  

  Overall, India is one of the most diverse, extraordinary, and culturally vivid countries. There is delicious (and cheap) food on every corner, amazing places to travel to, astonishing nature, and people that are always ready to help. If you are hesitant over whether to pay India a visit or not, remember that no matter what people say, you should always go and see things for yourself to create your own perception! 

  
  

  
  

  *A friendly reminder: Be careful with your chilli intake.

  
  

  
  

  Written by Lucie

  SOURCES

  Owen, Staci. “Cremation Ghats of Varanasi.” Atlas Obscura, https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/cremation-ghats-of-varanasi

  
  

  Blueosa. “Top 10 Indian Dishes And Recipes.” https://www.blueosa.com/the-top-10-indian-dishes/

• From A to Z with Ms. Mindeková

  From A to Z with Ms. Mindeková

  
  

  ADVICE you would give your younger self….. spend more time with your loved ones, travel more and maybe buy more bitcoin!

  
  

  BEAUTY… I don’t know much about makeup. I believe everyone is beautiful with or without it.

  
  

  CULTURE… An undying classic “Never Gonna Give You Up” from Rick Astley and as an avid reader of fantasy, I recommend to everyone: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”. This book will never get old.

  
  

  DEMOCRACY… should give each individual the opportunity to change their future regardless of their social status or where they come from.

  
  

  I get ENERGY from… ATP molecules.

  
  

  FASHION… I’m inspired by what people wore in the past and what they wear now.

  
  

  GOALS… My goal is to be a teacher you remember, who taught you something, was fair and maybe a little funny.

  
  

  HEALTH AND GROWING… I’ve always liked all kinds of sports, and lately I found pleasure in meditation and practising mindfulness.

  
  

  INTERESTS… Reading fantasy books, buying new houseplants and nagging my students.

  
  

  JOY and what makes you happy…. Good food and Spongebob Squarepants.

  
  

  I KNOW… That zebras are actually black with white stripes.

  
  

  LOVE… My man, late night talks, Kofola, snowboarding and watching a spinning washing machine. 

  
  

  MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE… 

  
  

  Foto: Literally me, author Know your meme

  
  

  NATURE… Is special to me mainly because of its diversity. Where else but in nature can you find organisms that shed limbs, look like walking leaves, or wrap themselves for a while and then grow wings?

  
  

  I am ORIGINAL because of my… DNA and my ability to talk about biology when I don’t know how to answer.

  
  

  PEOPLE… are beautiful creatures.

  
  

  In QUARANTINE… I found out how important family and friends are to me and I will do everything to keep them okay.

  
  

  ROLE MODELS… I look up to my mum who is the strongest person I know and also to Ms. Lomičová, because I literally have to look up to her when I speak to her.

  
  

  In SCHOOL… I was shy, nerdy and I wore straight bangs.

  
  

  TRAVEL…. Iceland is the most beautiful place I have been to, but the Beskydy mountains will always be my special place.

  
  

  UNIVERSE…. Was born 13.82 billion years ago.

  
  

  VICTORY… When students talk to me during an online lesson.

  
  

  WISH… I wish to someday win an argument with my boyfriend.

  
  

  X-CHROMOSOME… XXX is called Trisomy X or “Superwomen syndrome”. There are no advantages to this and women with this condition may suffer from kidney failure.

  
  

  I always say YES to… Are you going to finish this food?

  
  

  ZOOLOGY… there are more chickens than people in the world.

  
  

  SOMETHING… I always wanted to be an opera singer.

  
  

  
  

  Foto: Andrea Mindeková’s private archive

  
  

  
  

  Written by Elen

• How does social media affect us?

  How does social media affect us?

  
  

  What is  social media? It is generally defined as  apps that allows us to chat with other people and share all  types of information, such as  your current feelings, music, posts, memories etc.

  
  

  
  

  At this time, almost everybody has some form of social media account. And this is exactly what influencers use to manipulate younger viewers. They promote products, brands or producers on their page, that maybe they didn't even try themselves, then manipulate others by saying how good the product is and how they recommend it to everybody. But most people don’t realize that they are doing it just for  money and cooperation with the producer.

  
  

  
  

  It is very difficult to judge  what is real on social media and what is not. This  is why we should never compare ourselves to  the models on Instagram or Facebook. The photos are often edited and the person can look completely different in real life. It is very important to follow your own sense and to keep yourself above such things.

  
  

  
  

  Social media, author: Tereza Nawrocká, 2021

  
  

  
  

  Written by Elen

• Netflix tips

  Netflix tips

  
  

  Everybody loves sports. It unites us but also divides us. It's something we can talk about for hours and have long discussions about our favourite teams or rivals. Sport is extremely extensive. Every sport is different. Different rules, different aims. It's insanely unpredictable and never the same. Chess and basketball are both sports. They don't have much in common, but there is one thing that all sports share. Everybody wants to win. 

  
  

  
  

  Sunderland ‘Til I Die is the perfect TV documentary for football fans. It’s about a British football club that is going through a hard time. Sunderland is in the North East of England and the team currently plays in League One. They have financial problems and while trying to solve this they also need to succeed on the field. This two-season series shows how unpredictable sport really is. It reveals how hard it is to run a successful club and how stressful it can be. This documentary contains interviews with both players and fans who talk about their opinions and analyze the matches. Emotions often run high. This insightful and thrilling documentary can be the perfect choice to get back to the old times when we could visit and support our favourite teams. 

  
  

  “Dycky Sunderland”, (2020), csfd.cz

  
  

  - Sunderland ‘Til I Die - British, Social, Inspiring, Exciting, Documentary

  
  

  
  

  Formula 1: Drive to Survive is another very gripping documentary which describes the FIA Formula One World Championship across multiple seasons. This show isn't only for Formula 1 fans but for everyone who loves excitement and competitiveness. It takes a look into the drivers minds, their fears and concerns, and also their private lives. It is a great insight into the environment they race in. Exclusive videos from the races, which are often very thrilling, are included. 

  
  

  “Formula 1 : Drive to Survive”, (2019), imdb.com

  
  

  - Formula 1: Drive to Survive - US TV shows, Exciting, Documentary

  
  

  
  

  Written by Kája

  SOURCES

  csfd, “Dycky Sunderland”, (2020), csfd.cz

  https://www.csfd.cz/film/678477-dycky-sunderland/prehled/

  
  

  imdb, “Formula 1 : Drive to Survive”, (2019), imdb.com

  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8289930/

• How does it work?

  WRITING around the world: How does it work?

  
  

  Notes for physics class. Texting your friend on Instagram. Putting together an essay at 1 am. Everyone writes, and not many people realise how convenient of an invention writing is. Our lives would be very different and harder, if writing didn’t exist. Not only does it allow us to communicate from place to place, without even seeing each other, but it allows us to store information for other people to use, and so it made the development of our species faster. 

  
  

  
  

  The very first forms of writing usually developed from earlier systems of symbols and pictures that, while signifying some sort of meaning, didn’t represent language. These systems are known as proto-writing, and the main difference between them and actual writing is that proto-writing only represents vague thoughts and ideas, whereas writing always correlates to specific words or sounds. Examples of proto-writing include proto-cuneiform, which was used to document the flow of goods in ancient Mesopotamia (today’s Iraq) , the Vinča symbols from eastern Europe, or the relatively recent Nsibidi system from today’s Nigeria.

  
  

  Proto-Cuneiform: Earliest Form of Writing on our Planet. ThoughtCo.com is the World's Largest Education Resource [online].

  https://www.thoughtco.com/proto-cuneiform-earliest-form-of-writing-171675

  
  

  
  

  Nsibidi: Do you know about the ancient Igbo system of writing? | Pulse Nigeria. Breaking News & Top Stories | Pulse Nigeria [online]. Copyright © 2021 pulse.ng [cit. 16.05.2021]. 

  https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/food-travel/nsibidi-do-you-know-about-the-ancient-igbo-system-of-writing/65b16p0

  
  

  
  

  True writing emerged from proto-writing at several places and times in history - the most notable being cuneiform in Mesopotamia (which evolved from the aforementioned proto-cuneiform), Egyptian Hieroglyphs, the Chinese Script and the scripts of the indigenous peoples of Central America, namely the Maya. The first medium for writing was clay in Mesopotamia and animal bones, for example, in China. 

  
  

  
  

  Logographic scripts such as the Chinese Script  have specific symbols for words or their parts. Syllabaries (like Japanese) have a specific symbol for each syllable. Consonantal writing systems (like Arabic or Hebrew) are only written using consonants (sounds like p, t, k, s, l, etc.) and finally, alphabetic writing, such as the Latin Alphabet most of us write with, where all or most sounds are represented in writing, vowels (a, e, i, o, u, etc.) included. These types of script all blend into each other and writing systems usually don’t fit neatly into any one of these categories - for example, in Arabic today, vowels are also written in specific circumstances.

  
  

  
  

  Evolution of writing also usually progresses from proto-writing to logographic systems, through syllabaries and consonantal systems into more complex forms of writing. All the oldest writing systems - Egyptian hieroglyphics, Mesopotamian cuneiform, Chinese writing, American indigenous writing systems and others started out as logographic systems.

  
  

  Chinese calligraphy | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica [online]. Copyright ©2021 Encyclop [cit. 16.05.2021]. https://www.britannica.com/art/Chinese-calligraphy

  
  

  
  

  Hebrew Alphabet - The Jewish Museum London. Home - The Jewish Museum London [online]. Copyright ©2020 The Jewish Museum London. All rights reserved. Registered charity no. 1009819. [cit. 16.05.2021]. 

  https://jewishmuseum.org.uk/schools/asset/hebrew-alphabet/

  
  

  The first ever alphabet was the Greek alphabet, which originated around 1000 BCE. It was based on the older Phoenician script, which was a Consonantal System used by the ancient Phoenician merchants in the mediterreanean.

  
  

  phoenician alphabet - NumisWiki, The Collaborative Numismatics Project. [online]. Dostupné 

  https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=phoenician%20alphabet

  
  

  Many alphabets originating from the Greek alphabet were created in Europe and Asia, but the only one which remained was the Latin alphabet, which spread around the Roman Empire and slowly became the West’s primary writing system, and the Cyrillic, mainly used in Eastern Europe. 

  
  

  Greek Alphabet [online]. Copyright ©2021 Oregon State University [cit. 16.05.2021].  https://studentlife.oregonstate.edu/cfsl/student-resources/glossary-greek-terminology/greek-alphabet

  
  

  Paper, today’s second most common method of conveying the written word, was first created in China, about 2000 years ago. It was brought to Europe by Arab Muslims in the Middle Ages, and spread from there afterwards.

  
  

  
  

  Mechanical printing was created in fifteenth century Germany by Johannes Blacksmith. This allowed the copying of texts without hours of manual labour.

  
  

  
  

  The final innovation related to writing, the typewriter, which served as a basis for modern computer keyboards, was created in the nineteenth century. The invention of the typewriter made it possible to write in a much faster and more efficient manner.

  
  

  
  

  Writing is the one of the things that make humans unique in the animal kingdom, and definitely one of our greatest inventions. Without a way to record information, we would most probably still be just a primate, hunting and gathering in forests and savannas.

  
  

  
  

  Written by Gabe

  SOURCES:

  (PDF) Introduction to the Danube script from the book Neo-Eneolithic Literacy in Southeastern Europe | Marco Merlini - Academia.edu. Academia.edu - Share research [online]. Copyright ©2021 [cit. 16.05.2021].

  https://www.academia.edu/3035626/Introduction_to_the_Danube_script_from_the_book_Neo_Eneolithic_Literacy_in_Southeastern_Euro

  
  

  A brief history of writing materials and technologies | Ewan Clayton  [online]. 

  https://www.bl.uk/history-of-writing/articles/a-brief-history-of-writing-materials-and-technologies

  
  

  Greek alphabet | History, Definition, & Facts | Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica [online]. Copyright ©2021 Encyclop [cit. 16.05.2021].

  https://www.britannica.com/topic/Greek-alphabet

  
  

  Proto-Cuneiform: Earliest Form of Writing on our Planet. ThoughtCo.com is the World's Largest Education Resource [online]. 

  https://www.thoughtco.com/proto-cuneiform-earliest-form-of-writing-171675

  
  

  The Evolution of Writing | Denise Schmandt-Besserat. University Blog Service - University of Texas at Austin [online].

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  The Evolution of Writing | Denise Schmandt-Besserat. University Blog Service - University of Texas at Austin [online]. 

  https://sites.utexas.edu/dsb/tokens/the-evolution-of-writing/

  
  

  The History of Paper [online].

  https://www.paperrecycles.org/about/the-history-of-paper

  
  

  Writing - Types of writing systems | Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica | Britannica [online]. Copyright ©2021 Encyclop [cit. 16.05.2021]. 

  https://www.britannica.com/topic/writing/Types-of-writing-systems

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