Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova

Center of Excellence in Electronics and Power Engineering

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Essay :.What can you tell about the traditions and customs of British
people

Performed of student :Antoniuc Vladimir

Group:TT-0117
Controlled by the teacher :Roscovan S

Chisinau 2018
Every nation becomes special by means of its own traditions and customs. There
is no other nation that clings to the past with the tenacity of the British. They are
really proud of their traditions, they cherish them. When we think of Britain we
often think of people drinking white tea, eating fish and chips, sitting by the
fireplace or wearing bowler hats, but there is much more in Britain than just
those things. Some British traditions are royal, such as the Changing of the
Guard which takes place every day at Buckingham Palace. The Trooping of the
Colour happens on the Queen’s official birthday. It’s a big colouful parade with
hundreds of soldiers and brass bands.
British holidays (Christmas, Easter, Guy Fawkes Night, Remembrance Day) are
especially rich in old traditions and customs. A traditional Christmas dinner
consists of roast turkey and potatoes, cranberry sauce, sweet mince pies and
Christmas pudding. On Christmas Eve children hang up their stockings around
the fireplace for Father Christmas to fill with presents. At Easter chocolate eggs
are given as presents symbolizing new life. Guy Fawkes Night is also known as
Bonfire Night because English people burn stuffed figures on bonfires. On
Remembrance Day red poppies are traditionally worn in memory of servicemen
who lost their lives in wars. National Morris Dancing can be seen throughout the
month of May in most of English villages. Groups of men and women wear
coloured costumes, carry white handkerchiefs and perform their lively
folkdance.
One of Englishmen’s traditions is their tender love for animals. Pets are
members of English families and are protected by law. There are even special
cemeteries for animals in Great Britain. Most English people love their gardens
too. They enjoy gardening and decorating their houses with beautiful flowers
and plants.
Sports play an essential part in the life of Britain and it is a popular leisure
activity. Rugby, golf, cricket, polo and horse-racing are British national sports
and they are played on village greens and in towns on Sundays.
Politeness and punctuality are typical features of all British people. They often
say “Sorry”, “Please” and “Thank you” with a smiling face and they always try
to arrive on time.
The British are also traditional about their breakfast. They usually eat bacon
and eggs, a toast with orange jam, a bowl of cereals or porridge in the morning.
There are over 60 thousand pubs in the United Kingdom. Pubs are an important
part of British life too. People talk, eat, drink, meet their friends and relax there.

  Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of

Moldova

Center of Excellence in Electronics and Power Engineering

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Essay :. Customs and Traditions of Moldova

Performed of student :Antoniuc Vladimir

Group:TT-0117
Controlled by the teacher :Roscovan S
 Chisinau 2018
Customs and Traditions of Moldova
The cultural heritage of Moldova is abundant with traditions and customs. The territory of modern
Moldova was once inhabited by geto-daci tribes, whose predominant occupations where agriculture
and goat herding. Hundreds of years B.C. traditions and customs started taking form to be preserved
to this day. The traditions in Moldova are primarily related to national music, dances, songs, and
food, wine, as well as ornamentation arts and crafts. Many of the modern traditions are a product of
crossing between geto-daci culture and the culture of other civilizations like the Greeks, the Slavs,
and most of all the Romans.

When the territory of Moldova became a part of the Roman Empire around 117 A.D., many of its
existing traditions and customs changed and adopted the traits of Roman culture, even the language
changed radically under the influence of Latin. But let’s take a break from this anthropological
discourse and move on to the more common side of the question. Moldovan traditions are best
evidenced in such areas as national music and dances, national foods, handcrafts, customs related to
weddings, engagements, and baptizing, Christmas and Easter, as well as some interesting pagan
rituals like Martsishor.

The most eloquent traditions in Moldova are those related to weddings, engagements, and baptizing.
At this type of events many bright aspects of Moldova’s cultural heritage are presented – starting
from the order in which the guests are to be seated and ending with the dishes in which the food is
served. An authentic Moldovan wedding cannot take place without national music and dances. After
having drank a considerable amount of wine the guests start dancing the Hora. Hora is a national
dance that requires a relatively large group of people to hold hands and form a circle. There can be
several circles one inside of the other, all moving in opposite directions. All this dancing is
accompanied by live music. The most popular Moldovan musical instruments are ţîmbal, cimpoi,
fluer, nai, cobza, and toba. The rhythm of Moldovan national music is generally upbeat and joyful,
however many slower lyrical motives are present.

One of the primary sources of Moldovan national music is the Doina. Doina is a lyrical song which
appeared on the territory of Moldova before the invasion of the Romans around 100 A.D. This song
is somewhat bitter and mellow and is usually sung in moments of grief and mourning. Another
popular musical tradition is Colinda, which appeared during the birth of Christianity. Colinda can be
both used as a noun and a verb representing the action of singing a Colinda. The process of Colinda
entails a group of people going from door to door dressed in national clothes, with masks and animal
furs, singing song, playing music and dancing in exchange for symbolic gift in the form of food,
drink, or some crafted items. Colinda in Moldova is related to the Slavic "Kolyadka" and has both
religious and pagan routes.

Moldova is located in favorable climate conditions which permits the successful cultivation of
various fruits and vegetables. The country has also developed sheep and goat herding since B.C
times. The Moldovan national foods are abundant in both vegetable and meat recipes. One of the
best known Moldovan national dishes is Mamaliga –a sort of porridge served with diced meat, sour
cream, cottage cheese, eggs, and mujdei. Other popular foods are prepared from eggplant, peas, bell
peppers, lamb, mutton, veal, pork, and rabbit meat.

Imprints of grape vine found on the territory of Moldova show that grapes grew here as early as 6
million years ago. The improvement of political relations with the Greeks at the end of III B.C. and
the coming of the Romans only accelerated the development of winemaking in Moldova. Wine
became the major export during the middle ages. Traditional strains are Fateasca Alba, Fateasca
Neagra, Rara Neagra, Galbena, Plavai, and others. Moldova also cultivates strains from France such
as Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Aligote, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Muscat. Until this day private
(household) wine making is very widespread and no national holiday can be conducted without lots
of good Moldovan wine. The most appreciated strains are those originating in Moldova –Fateasca
Alba, Fateasca Regala, and Rara Neagra are served at the royal courts of Great Britain and
Denmark. One of the most ancient traditions in Moldova is pottery and ceramics crafts in general.
Ceramic items are still popular today and are widely used in households. The best known pot types
are ulcior, burlui, oala, and gavanos. Ceramic pots are used both to preserve and prepare traditional
foods. For example Ghiveci, a traditional Moldovan recipe, is prepared in a ceramic closed bowl
placed in the oven and roasted.

What distinguishes Moldovan ceramics is the ornament embossed on the pots, bowls, and jugs. It is
a simple ornament consisting of lines, dots, and circle placed in such a way that provides uniqueness
and originality. Traditional traits can be seen in the form, the colors, ornament, and the technique of
ceramics. Another area of traditional craft is woodcarving. Important witnesses of national mastery
are household items such as tables, chairs, shelves, chests, spindles, shanks, etc. Wood carving of
building columns is also popular; some very intricate carves can be witnessed in porches, window
frames, and doors. To truly enjoy the beauty and mastery of traditional wood carvers you need to
visit Calarasi, Straseni, or Rezina regions in Moldova.

Embroidery is a traditional women craft of Moldova and until recently there was not a single
household in a single village where women did not decorate handmade clothes, curtains, tablecloths,
and towels. The most impressive ornamentation is that of women’s blouses; the ornament is placed
in such a way that it highlights the proportions of the body and the constructive expression of the
item. Some of the most frequent motives are of floral nature, but zoomorphic and anthropomorphic
patterns can be seen as well. Embroidery is popular among many cultures; however the Moldovan
art is distinguished through the colorful ornamental themes. Ornaments such as rivers, chickens,
butterflies, ram horns and the path of the Ceban (an ancient name for herder) are most common. The
same pattern can be called with different names depending on the intention of the crafter. The
principles of ornamentation of carpets are similar to those used in embroidery, wood carving and
pottery –sequencing of zigzag patterns in red, golden, blue and black colors. The artistic level of
traditional Moldovan embroidery can be witness by visiting the historic-cultural museum in
Chisinau, Moldova.

One of the spring traditions in Moldova is called Martisor. On the first of March, the first day of
spring, it is customary in Moldova to give to give the gift Martisor. Martisor is the name of the
holiday and the name of the decoration. A Martisor is a small decoration that resembles a brooch and
is usually worn next to the heart. The main characteristic of the Martisor is the combination of red
and white colors; and it can be just a thread worn around the wrist, or on a chain around the neck.
According to the old legend, when the first snowdrop flower fought its way through the snow, spring
started helping it moving the thorns from around it. Seeing this winter became angry and raised
some very strong wind to suppress the spring’s effort and so spring was wounded by a thorn. A drop
of red blood on white snow symbolizes the victory of spring over winter. Martisors are usually worn
all March and then hanged on trees while making a wish. The legend says that the wishes will come
true.

Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova

Center of Excellence in Electronics and Power Engineering

Department ,, Telecommunications ,,

Essay :.The oldest Universities of Great Britain

Performed of student :Antoniuc Vladimir

Group:TT-0117
Controlled by the teacher :Roscovan S
 Chisinau 2018

Ever since the first homework was assigned at the University of Oxford in 1167, the
stellar graduates of British universities have influenced Western civilization. But that
doesn't mean that Britain's three oldest college towns are stodgy. Although you may
see professors in their traditional black robes, Cambridge, Oxford, and St. Andrews are
fun, youthful towns, filled with lots of shopping, cheap eats around every corner, and
rowdy, rollicking pubs.
An easy day trip from London, Cambridge is the epitome of a university town, with busy
bikers, stately residence halls, plenty of bookshops, and proud locals who can point out
where DNA was originally modeled, the atom first split, and electrons discovered.
The lively street in front of King's College, called King's Parade, seems to be where
everyone in Cambridge gathers. Nearby you'll find King's College Chapel, England's best
example of Perpendicular Gothic architecture. When it was built, it had the largest
single span of vaulted roof anywhere — 2,000 tons of incredible fan vaulting, held in
place by the force of gravity.
For a little levity and probably more exercise than you really want, try renting one of the
traditional flat-bottom boats called "punts" and pole yourself up and down the Cam
river. Then quench your thirst at The Eagle, a pub near King's College on Benet Street.
This Cambridge institution has a history so rich that a visit here practically qualifies as
sightseeing. Look for the misnamed "RAF Bar," where US Air Force pilots signed the
ceiling while stationed here during World War II.
While Cambridge is an easygoing small town, Oxford has more of an urban feel. You can
visit it as a day trip from London, or stop here on your way to the Cotswolds or
Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stick to Oxford's center, and you'll get a feel for the workaday city, where knowledge is
the town business — and procrastinating over a pint is the students' main hobby. Local
shops sell T-shirts that say, "Don't ask me about my thesis."
Of Oxford's colleges, Christ Church is the largest and most prestigious (and, some think,
most pretentious). It's also the most popular (and most expensive) for tourists to visit —
partly thanks to its historic fame, but mostly because some scenes in the Harry Potter
movies were filmed here. Be sure to stroll under the "Bridge of Sighs," modeled after the
one in Venice and built to connect the two parts of Hetford College.
Take a break from Oxford's college quads at the Ashmolean Museum on Beaumont
Street, which recently underwent a $100 million renovation. The vast collection
features everything from antiquities to fine porcelain to Old Masters paintings to
Lawrence of Arabia's ceremonial dress.
If you're a fan of Middle-earth and Narnia, stop by The Eagle and Child pub, a five-minute
walk from the city center on St. Giles Street. It's more famous for its clientele than its
very traditional food — authors J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis often met here.
Visitors to Scotland usually think that St. Andrews is synonymous with golf. But there's
more to this charming town than its famous links; St. Andrews is the home of Scotland's
most important university. Founded in 1411, it's the third-oldest in the English-speaking
world — only Oxford and Cambridge have been around longer. And it's well-connected
by train and bus to Edinburgh, making it a worthwhile day trip from Scotland's capital.
Its most famous recent graduate is Prince William (class of '05). Soon after he started
here, the number of female applicants to study art history — his major — skyrocketed.
In 2001 he met another art history major named Catherine Middleton — and the couple
made their own history 10 years later when she married the heir to the British throne.
St. Andrews is enjoyably compact: You can stroll across town — from its cathedral ruins
to the historic golf course — in about 15 minutes. The quad of St. Salvator's College —
known to students as Sally's Quad, is its heart. As most of the university's classrooms,
offices, and libraries are spread out across the medieval town, this quad is the one focal
point for student gatherings. If you're feeling curious, push open a few doors (some
seemingly off-limits university buildings, many marked by blue doors, are actually open
to the public).
There's no shortage of pubs here, but one of the most famous is inside the
St. Andrews Golf Hotel. Called Ma Bells, it's a sleek but friendly place that
clings to its status as one of Prince William's favorites, where he reportedly
drank cider with his bodyguards.
Visit one of Britain's university towns for a heady mix of history, pubs, and
youthful fun. Fortunately, you don't need to enroll to get an insiders' look.

Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova

Center of Excellence in Electronics and Power Engineering

Department ,, Telecommunications ,,

Essay :. What is Canada famous for ?

Performed of student :Antoniuc Vladimir
Group:TT-0117
Controlled by the teacher :Roscovan S

Chisinau 2018

When you think of Canada, the first things you’ll think of will usually be
its natural beauty, maple syrup and national parks. But what is Canada
really famous for?
Matthew G. Bailey, who was born and raised in Canada and is the founder
and editor-in-chief Must do Canada, explains some of the things he
associates with Canada.
“I associate many things with Canada, including friendly people, nature,
ice hockey, wildlife, road trips, beautiful landscapes, maple syrup,
Northern lights, winter, and diversity of people.
“All of these things make up Canada in many ways. We’re a nation of
immigration and for the most part, I think we all value the strength that
diversity has given us. We also have a massive land mass with very little
population, which allows for a lot of wild nature and wildlife. Due to the
safety and wide open spaces, it’s also the perfect country for adventure
travel and road trips. We’re known worldwide for being great at hockey,
having cold winters, and maple syrup. All of these things and a lot more
make Canada what it is.”
With this in mind, we’ve compiled a guide to some of the different things
this magnificent country is famed for.

Unyielding politeness

In some parts of the world it’s not very easy to get an apology, but in
Canada apologies will fly in from all directions.
Canadians will even apologise if they are not at fault! This politeness
doesn’t just represent one province in Canada; it transcends boundaries
and is evident across the whole country.
If you have booked flights to Calgary, Toronto or Vancouver you will
notice that everyone is unerringly polite. It makes travel in Canada that
much easier, as you know you’ll be welcomed as a tourist and will never
need to feel embarrassed or worried to ask for help and directions.
This is something that Canadian Charles Kosman, the blogger
behind Barefoot Nomad, thinks is a cultural tendency.
He says, “After all my travels, returning home to Canada is still a treat.
Not only can I get poutine and perogies at nearly every other restaurant,
but Canadians are known the world over for our unfailing politeness.
“Please starts every other sentence and there are more thank-
yous and you’re welcomes than are often appropriate. It’s so ingrained
in our culture that at times it’s hard to remember that it isn’t the case in
many other countries. That’s why coming home to Canada makes you
feel good conversing with just about everyone here.
“Though there are polite people the world over,
saying please and thank you is ingrained into every Canadian at a
young age. It costs nothing to say yet it provides so much to those
receiving it. You can say that Canada is rich in social pleasantries.”

Ice Hockey
Ice hockey in Canada is like football in the UK: it’s huge.
It is Canada’s official national winter sport and the country is regarded
as the birthplace of ice hockey, with the first game believed to have been
played in Montreal in the 1870s. Canadians look at the sport as their own
and over the last century, innumerable men, women and children will
have played hockey at varying levels or watched the sport.
The Stanley Cup is the oldest trophy in North American sports and was
introduced in 1893 by Lord Stanley of Preston. It is now the
championship trophy awarded to the National Hockey League playoff
winner.
Canadian men’s and women’s teams are serial winners of the world
championships and the Olympics. The national team’s main rivals are
considered to be the USA and Russia.

Canada’s famous ice hockey teams

There are hockey teams all across Canada, but the country’s principal
cities are home to the most famous teams. See how many of these
prestigious teams sound familiar:

Nature, wildlife and beautiful landscapes

Canada is full of incredible outdoor wonders and is famed for its natural
beauty. Its varied coastlines are one source of its enviable natural
beauty. Canada is home to the world’s largest coastline (202,080 km long
to be precise) stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Canada also has more lakes than all other countries in the world
combined. It is therefore unsurprising that these lakes are world-famous
and the likes of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are some of the most
photographed places on earth.
As our wildlife in Canada article explains, the country is home to a
number of spectacular animals. So if you’ve dreamt of seeing polar bears,
grizzly bears and killer whales all in one holiday, then Canada is the
place to visit.
Canada is famous for protecting its natural places with 40 national parks
across the country and countless more provincial parks. These parks
offer the best wildlife viewing opportunities and activities from hiking
and kayaking to mountain biking and zip lining.
Canada’s greatest national parks are full of beautiful natural sights that
showcase the stunning environment that’s on offer to you on your
holiday. Some of the most visited and popular national parks in the
country are Banff National Park, Jasper National Park and Thousand
Island National Park to name just a few.
 Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova

Center of Excellence in Electronics and Power Engineering

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Essay :. Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too

little

Performed of student :Antoniuc Vladimir

Group:TT-0117
Controlled by the teacher :Roscovan S
 Chisinau 2018

Enough is a freeing concept and a liberating reality.

Those who have accumulated enough are left without wanting. They are
no longer required to strive for more. Instead, they live free and content.
Most of us are driven by the desire to own enough physical possessions.
This is good and true—to provide for ourselves and our family is a
worthy pursuit.
Because of this desire, we spend our days pursuing the increased
possession of material goods—both financial and material.

And while there is nothing wrong with this pursuit, I wonder if our
culture has unintentionally shifted from the pursuit of enough to the
pursuit of excess. Consider the fact that most of us already own enough:

Our roof provides shelter for our entire family. Our rooms are furnished
with places to sit and lie. Our dressers are filled with clothes. Our
closets are supplied with towels and linens. Our pantries and our
freezers are stocked with food. Our toy chests house plenty of toys.

We already have enough.
Unfortunately, we live in a world that constantly redefines this notion of
enough:

 50 years ago, a house of 1,000 square feet was

considered enough.  Today, the average new home is 2,300 square
feet—and still 10% of us rent off-site storage.
  30 years ago, 1.5 televisions in every home was
considered enough. Today, the average American home
contains more televisions than people. And when every room is
full, the industry begins to redefine enough in terms of size and
picture-quality.
 15 years ago, less than half of American adults owned a cell phone.
Today, over 90% of adults own a cell phone—and 70% of 12-year
olds.
Advertisers work relentlessly to redefine enough. In a consumer-based
society, they are required to do so.
The goal of advertising is to stir within us the thinking that we do not
yet own enough. Marketers work to change our attitude about their
product or service from “that’s extravagant” to “I want that” to “I need
that.”

Once they can convince us we need it, our purchase is just a matter of
time. If they can make us believe we don’t have enough until we own
their product, they know we will continue to pursue ownership of it.
Our definition of enough has been artificially moved by a self-serving
entity. And because our new definition of enough remains unachieved,
our ability to enjoy its freedom has been lost.

Once again, we are held in bondage to its pursuit. We spend more of

our days pursuing the money to fund the increased possession of
material goods. All with the goal of finally attaining enough.
But we already have enough.  Once we train ourselves to recognize this
truth, we are freed from the pursuit of more, we are liberated from the
bondage of discontent, and we begin to experience true freedom in our
lives.

Best of all, once we realize we already own enough, we are freed to

pursue more worthy endeavors than the accumulation of excess.
 Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova

Center of Excellence in Electronics and Power Engineering

Department ,, Telecommunications ,,

Essay :. Practice is the best of all instructions

Performed of student :Antoniuc Vladimir
Group:TT-0117
Controlled by the teacher :Roscovan S

Chisinau 2018
You can have the best training outreach, the best online learning tutorials,
the best equipment, and the best instructor; but that doesn’t necessarily
mean that you will have success in your training. You still have to practice
what you learned.

When you’re working with computers, you practice by using the skills
you’ve learned in training. For example, you might practice using
keystroke shortcuts so that over time you don’t even have to think about it,
you press the keystroke automatically. The same is true for longer
processes: When you practice things like creating and adjusting charts to
show data exactly as you wish, then it becomes easier for you to get it to
look the right way in the long run.

It’s students’ responsibility to retain and practice their learning after

training is finished. But instructors can help retention by providing a little
practice. That’s why we’ve included hands-on exercises in each of our
courseware lessons; so students can practice the skills in an exercise that
we provide.

So don’t get rid of all those “bests,” (most especially your best online
learning tutorials from CustomGuide) but do remember that practice is just
as important.
 Ministry of Education, Culture and Research of the Republic of Moldova

Center of Excellence in Electronics and Power Engineering

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Essay :. Success is never blamed

Performed of student :Antoniuc Vladimir

Group:TT-0117
Controlled by the teacher :Roscovan S

Chisinau 2018
Who among us does not like to win? Beginning with the victory in the "Cossack
robbers", the chess party or the city Olympiad in physics and ending with the right to
give up all the service to his lady of hearts and win in a prestigious contest called
"Life was successful!"
 The losers and those who descend from the race do not like it. Winners are loved by
everyone!
 Historically, it has developed that in any society the ideal of the winner is cultivated.
It can be not only victorious wars for the possession of new territories, material and
human resources, but also a victory in prestigious music and cinema contests, a
successful performance at scientific conferences, not to mention sports competitions,
national teams around the world.
The spirit of competition permeates all spheres of our life. Hence the endless contests
of beauty, giving their winners a ticket to a world of fame, prestige and big money.
The victory at the Olympic Games is quoted more than the victory at the World
Championships.
The American business magazine Forbes annually publishes a list of the world's
richest people.
Since all millionaires tend to dream of becoming billionaires, being on the coveted list
means being on the list of winners.
Well, which of us has not dreamed of reaching the Guinness Book of Worlds since
childhood? Still would! What prestige! This book with a huge circulation around the
world, catching up with the Bible, the Koran and the quotation marks of Mao Zedong.
They say that the winners are not judged. To put it another way: victory is at any cost,
because the end justifies the means. Is it so? And is this always so?
I do not have a definite answer. I only know that the goal and means must be
proportionate. And you can not treat dandruff with a guillotine.
A few words about goals.
Suppose, I set a goal: to win the first place in city boxing competitions. And my
teammate took the bar higher. He decided to become the champion of the country.
In the end, I won and became the champion of the city, and my friend, having lost in
the finals, took second place in the national championship. And, although in the eyes
of society his sporting result is much higher than mine, but in terms of self-awareness,
I am a winner, and my comrade is a loser, because he did not achieve the goal.
But who sets these goals for man: to be rich, successful, to have many people
subordinate to him? For the sake of achieving these goals, he is ready to push the
elbows of others and trample on the fallen.
 Yes, the person himself sets himself these goals. False goals, false victories, not
satisfying.
The only good thing is that a person is constantly changing. His consciousness, his
thoughts and feelings, his attitude to life and to other people are changing. Therefore,
what seemed significant yesterday seemed to lose all value in his eyes today. What
yesterday seemed to be a win, today is equivalent to a loss, because so much time,
energy and nerves were spent on empty goals.
Winners are not judged? They are being judged and yet! Public moods are often just
as unpredictable as the behavior of adolescents during the period of active hormone
release. Therefore, yesterday's idols today are dumped from the pedestal.
After all, they will be replaced by new lucky ones who bathe in the rays of fleeting
glory. True, today's idols of this fleetingness do not yet know anything.
And the man himself in his new, more mature state judges himself, yesterday's
winner. But why live in the past when you need to look to the future.
In this future, the person will have other, higher goals aimed at the benefit of the
entire human society. This is the trend of time.
Therefore, he who gives more knowledge, strength, kindness and love in the service
of all, and will be considered in the new world a winner.
In the world of new relations between people, there will not be losers. We will all win.