Letter to My Nephew Emanuel

Always Be A Student

If You’ii always be a student,

You’ii find the secrets to success

And travel on the golden road

To place and happiness

By Joanna Fuchs

Dear Emanuel,

First I would like to congratulate you on your achievements. I wish you and your sisters much success for the future. Few weeks ago I had the opportunity to see your school report card. It was the happiest moment in my life. I am so proud of you. I am so glad that you become genius student. I just got very emotional over this. So, I decided to write this letter to you.

Dear Emanuel,

Remember this! Never too young to work hard and be expected to do best in school and in life for that matter. In fact, I am not lucky to see you in person for long year. However, I always talk by phone with your father about you. He tells me how smart and amazing kid you are.

Dear Emanuel,

I remind you! The time you spend in school and study today will certainly benefit your future career goals, family values, and overall excellent in the future. Most importantly, always listen your parent advices. Give unconditional love to your big sisters Bete and F as well as all your families and friends. Try to make good friends but do not waste your valuable time with bad peers.

Dear Emanuel,

You should set some pretty lofty goals for yourself, and the only way you will be able to accomplish those goals is if you start working hard towards those goals. If you working hard consistently and vigorously, trust me one day you will be a great Scientist, Astronomers, Astrophysics, Pilot, Medical Doctor or of course, a president. Keep it up your good job! Be enthusiastic! Dream big! Do not give up!

May almighty God Bless You Abundantly,

China and Africa

China has identified the African continent as an area of significant economic and strategic interest. It is clear, even with the economic down turn, China’s economy is still growing. In Africa, China sees the raw materials it needs to feed its hungry economic engine. An economic policy consultant, Sichinas Jack, says that “China and Africa relation began decades ago when china offered ideological solidarity as the continent was struggling to liberate itself from its colonial masters such as Britain and France.” For years, a key element of china’s foreign policy has been to enhance friendship and cooperation with African and other developing countries. However, China care only about trade and has no interest in human rights issues.

Homelessness

When I moved to San Jose city seven years ago, I did not see many homeless people. The city was quiet and clean. Currently, however, you can see many homeless people in the city street. Homelessness affects all ages and includes children, women, men, young, senior citizen, black, and white, Spanish, Asia and other minorities. The homelessness in downtown San Jose is very deep some how disturbing to anyone. I believe it needs special attention by governmental and non-governmental organization to solve this problem. In fact, the city of San Jose’s Homeless Division funds a variety of programs for individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. But, the homelessness problem in San Jose is huge. It needs assistance from several organizations. The city of San Jose’s homelessness division alone cannot tackle this huge crisis

What will be the ICC’s Next Action?

It has been several months since the International Criminal Court (ICC) requested an arrest warrant for Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir. ICC accuses Beshir of criminal responsibility for “exterminating, raping and forcibly transferring large number of civilians.”
However, Omar al-Bashir is still at large. It seems nothing can stop him from traveling. In the last three months alone, he traveled to Egypt, Libya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Saudi Arabia and attended Arab the summit in Qatar. But, no attempt has yet been made to arrest him during any of these trips. The African Union and the Arab league have supported Bashir. In fact, many African countries have said they will not arrest Al-Bashir even though other nations have supported the arrest warrant. So, what will be the ICC’s next action?

I love Ray Charles

The legendary, multitalented, blind, musician Ray Charles was the best vocalist, piano player, song writer, and arranger in the last several decades. According to the Legends of Swing Music.net biography, Ray Charles was born during the great depression in the Deep South and was raised on blues, country, gospel, jazz, and big band music.
Throughout his long career, Ray skillfully and artistically combined these separate musical elements together, added his own unique personality and style, and released the end result for the world to hear.
I have listened to Ray music since I was a child. I like most of his songs. Most of all, I like “America the Beautiful,” “Georgia on My Mind,” “Mess Around” and “I Got A Woman.” Ray won 17 Grammy Awards. He was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. I watched a very exciting film about Ray. The film explored his life and career. The film star, Jamie Foxx has been awarded the 2005 Academy Award for the best actor for this film.

The New Beginning

During the 2008 presidential election, president Obama pledged to lift travel restrictions so that the Cuban-Americans can visit their families in Cuba. He also promised to eliminate caps on the remittance they can send back to their families.
Mr. Obama’s promise has eased the United States’ long–standing embargo on Cuba, allowing Cuban Americans to visit relatives in Cuba and send money to them more easily. I support Mr. Obama’s policy towards Cuba. I believe that the U.S policy toward Cuba for the last 50 years failed. The U.S. foreign policy needs to be changed.
Besides, president Obama said during the summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago last week, “the U.S. seeks a ‘new beginning’ with Cuba and an ‘equal partnership’ with all the nations of the Americas.” I hope the new U.S. administration’s foreign policy toward the Americas will be more successful than the previous one.

Soccer

“Some people believe that soccer is a matter of life and death. I am very disappointed with that attitude, it is much, much more important
than that!” Billy Shankey soccer fun.

Soccer is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. Soccer or football is a very likable sport in Europe, Latin America and Africa. According to a history of soccer website, almost 150 years have passed since soccer was officially born in a Tavern, in London. In such a short period of time, soccer went from a local phenomenon around England, to an international game that is watched and loved by close to 3 billion people worldwide. FIFA (Federation International Football Association) is responsible for the organization and governance of football’s international tournaments.
UK, Italy, and Spain have strong soccer teams. The players come from different parts of the world. Most professional players are paid a big amount of money. I have liked to watch soccer since I was a child. Italy, Brazil, Ghana, Cameron and Nigeria are my favorite teams. The U.S. men’s soccer team has been improved in short period of time. Soccer has steadily grown in popularity in America. The U.S. Soccer team is now ranked 15th in the FIFA world ranking. The U.S. soccer team will participate in the next World Cup. The next World Cup will be held in South Africa, between June 11 and July 11, 2010.