Samstag, 7. Juni 2008
Sonntag, 11. Mai 2008
Poznan and Wroclaw
Hey Guys,
I am a little behind in writing. Last weekend I went with a group of people to Wroclaw (in German: Breslau) and Poznan (Posen).
Both really great cities! Lots to see, and we were lucky with the wheather, too.
The only thing is that I caught a cold in the train. So I was a little sick this week.
I'll try to get my hands on some of the pictures we took.
Cheers,
Elias
I am a little behind in writing. Last weekend I went with a group of people to Wroclaw (in German: Breslau) and Poznan (Posen).
Both really great cities! Lots to see, and we were lucky with the wheather, too.
The only thing is that I caught a cold in the train. So I was a little sick this week.
I'll try to get my hands on some of the pictures we took.
Cheers,
Elias
Sonntag, 27. April 2008
Back!
Hey Guys,
I just got back yesterday from a business trip to Bulgaria. I spent two really nice days in Sofia, the capital.
Did you know that Sofia is the highest capital in the EU. It is about 640 m above sea level.
Besides that, it is a really nice city. Beautiful!
Cheers,
Elias
I just got back yesterday from a business trip to Bulgaria. I spent two really nice days in Sofia, the capital.
Did you know that Sofia is the highest capital in the EU. It is about 640 m above sea level.
Besides that, it is a really nice city. Beautiful!
Cheers,
Elias
Freitag, 28. März 2008
Amazing!!!
Guys,
if you ever wanted to show off in a university presentation, THIS is the way to do it. And watch this video along with it.
Amazing what this tool can do...
CU,
Elias
if you ever wanted to show off in a university presentation, THIS is the way to do it. And watch this video along with it.
Amazing what this tool can do...
CU,
Elias
Samstag, 22. März 2008
Off for Easter!
Hey Folks,
I am off to Germany for Easter. I will be spending a week in Minden with my family. I am really looking forward to relaxing some and chill.
But I think I might be blogging if something comes up.
CU soon,
Elias
I am off to Germany for Easter. I will be spending a week in Minden with my family. I am really looking forward to relaxing some and chill.
But I think I might be blogging if something comes up.
CU soon,
Elias
Sonntag, 16. März 2008
A great new site
Hey Guys,
I found this site: http://alltop.com/
What this site basically does is aggregate the news from all popular sites on the web. It's simple, clean and really intuitive.
Check it out!
Elias
PS: I have to abmit it is kind of US-focused, but the world news section is not bad.
I found this site: http://alltop.com/
What this site basically does is aggregate the news from all popular sites on the web. It's simple, clean and really intuitive.
Check it out!
Elias
PS: I have to abmit it is kind of US-focused, but the world news section is not bad.
Mittwoch, 12. März 2008
Who's the new guy?
Today, we had our class Enterprise Value Building Growth again, but today with a new lecturer. Now talking about impressive CV:
Not bad...
CU,
Elias
- Master and PhD in Economics from SGH Warsaw
- Associate Professor at SGH Warsaw
- Visiting Professor at Harvard
- Visiting Professor at Cambridge
- CEO of Deloitte & Touche Poland
- Managing Patner of A.T. Kearney Poland
- Executive Vice President and Member of the Board of PKN Orlen, the largest Polish company
- currently partner of a Private Equity Fund and part time teacher at SGH
Not bad...
CU,
Elias
Sonntag, 9. März 2008
Pfizer
Hey Guys,
as some of you know I am fairly interested in venture capital. Today I read this article.
Unfortunately it's in German.
It's about Pfizer setting up a research campus for Bio Tech Startups with modern infrastructure and funding.
And they just want 50% of you company for it.
Cheers,
Elias
Sonntag, 2. März 2008
A walk in the park III
Hey guys,
here the pictures I promised from Lazniewski park and our (Coraline's and my) recent walk through Warsaw.
Isn't it pretty?
Cheers,
Elias
Montag, 25. Februar 2008
Class - one on two
Hey folks,
today I head a really interesting class on Monetary Theory and Policy. What made it especially intensive was the fact, that we were only three people - including the teacher!
It is going to be an interesting class I believe. Today we talked - among other things - about this: Bayesian Econometrics
I know this might only appeal to a few of you, but I think it's really interesting
Cheers,
Elias
today I head a really interesting class on Monetary Theory and Policy. What made it especially intensive was the fact, that we were only three people - including the teacher!
It is going to be an interesting class I believe. Today we talked - among other things - about this: Bayesian Econometrics
I know this might only appeal to a few of you, but I think it's really interesting
Cheers,
Elias
Travelling by train
Hey Folks,
late last night I returned from a great trip to Zakopane. Photos will follow...
Just wanted to comment on the 7 hour train trip back. Although Polish railway seems to be pretty well on time, it is quite an adventure how it does that.
To the usual Western customer, it might be worrisome if your train stops somewhere in the middle point of nowhere and then all the lights go out... But don't worry, the train is jst saving energy.
Duration of stops differs from 30 seconds to 30 minutes - with no real recognizable pattern behind it.
As I said, photos will follow.
Cheers,
Elias
late last night I returned from a great trip to Zakopane. Photos will follow...
Just wanted to comment on the 7 hour train trip back. Although Polish railway seems to be pretty well on time, it is quite an adventure how it does that.
To the usual Western customer, it might be worrisome if your train stops somewhere in the middle point of nowhere and then all the lights go out... But don't worry, the train is jst saving energy.
Duration of stops differs from 30 seconds to 30 minutes - with no real recognizable pattern behind it.
As I said, photos will follow.
Cheers,
Elias
Donnerstag, 21. Februar 2008
New roommate and trips
Hey,
I forgot to mention: I have a new rommate. His name is Alex, he studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, but is half Bulgarian, half Polish. He seems to be a really nice guy. So far we get along really well.
And I am going to Zakopane this weehkend. See some snow, maybe some skiing. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the 7-hour train ride to get there...
Good night,
Elias
I forgot to mention: I have a new rommate. His name is Alex, he studies in Edinburgh, Scotland, but is half Bulgarian, half Polish. He seems to be a really nice guy. So far we get along really well.
And I am going to Zakopane this weehkend. See some snow, maybe some skiing. The only thing I am not looking forward to is the 7-hour train ride to get there...
Good night,
Elias
Teaching - a little different
Hey guys,
sorry I have not been writing much lately. Work was crazy these last weeks. This week, school started again, though.
I believe I have found some really nice classes. One of them is Corporate Finance with Mr. Berent, Tobi's favourite teacher of last semester. After the first two classes with him, I really understand why. This guy is just great.
The other class that started very promising is te class "Global Strategies in European Business". The professor was actually wearing a traditional dress from India, and started the lecture with a musical introduction consisting of an Iranian prayer and a song by Jimi Hendrix. What he wanted to show us: Globalization and improvization. I believe he got the point across. If the class doesn't drift off into philosophical discussions, I believe it is goint to be a lot of fun.
Cheers for now,
Elias
sorry I have not been writing much lately. Work was crazy these last weeks. This week, school started again, though.
I believe I have found some really nice classes. One of them is Corporate Finance with Mr. Berent, Tobi's favourite teacher of last semester. After the first two classes with him, I really understand why. This guy is just great.
The other class that started very promising is te class "Global Strategies in European Business". The professor was actually wearing a traditional dress from India, and started the lecture with a musical introduction consisting of an Iranian prayer and a song by Jimi Hendrix. What he wanted to show us: Globalization and improvization. I believe he got the point across. If the class doesn't drift off into philosophical discussions, I believe it is goint to be a lot of fun.
Cheers for now,
Elias
Samstag, 2. Februar 2008
A walk in the park II
Hey Guys,
today Tobi and I went to the old Warsaw cementary. It was really impressive. It's huge.
A lot of famous Polish people are buried there, artists, politicians, scientists. There tombs are quite impressive.
One for example had a missile on it - guess what the deceased was? A rocket scientist.
Afte that, we wanted to go to the old Jewish cementary, too. It's right next to the other one. But we forgot that it is Sabbat today, so it was closed.
Was a nice trip though anyway.
Cheers,
Elias
today Tobi and I went to the old Warsaw cementary. It was really impressive. It's huge.
A lot of famous Polish people are buried there, artists, politicians, scientists. There tombs are quite impressive.
One for example had a missile on it - guess what the deceased was? A rocket scientist.
Afte that, we wanted to go to the old Jewish cementary, too. It's right next to the other one. But we forgot that it is Sabbat today, so it was closed.
Was a nice trip though anyway.
Cheers,
Elias
Freitag, 25. Januar 2008
Freitag, 18. Januar 2008
Keynesianism is back
Hey Guys,
since I am an economist after all, I am watching the current developments in the US with great interest.
It seems that Ben Bernanke is a real Keynesianist after all. He asked the US government to stimulate the economy through tax cuts and investments.
Here's a really interesting article on Mr. Bernanke.
I got the link from my Warsaw Erasmus buddy Alex, one of the smartest economics students I have met so far.
Enjoy!
Elias
since I am an economist after all, I am watching the current developments in the US with great interest.
It seems that Ben Bernanke is a real Keynesianist after all. He asked the US government to stimulate the economy through tax cuts and investments.
Here's a really interesting article on Mr. Bernanke.
I got the link from my Warsaw Erasmus buddy Alex, one of the smartest economics students I have met so far.
Enjoy!
Elias
That's right!
Hey Guys,
those of you following the German news know that everybody is mad at Nokia right now because they are closing a plant in Germany.
On this I found this article. For once Spiegel takes a stand.
Read and enjoy.
Elias
those of you following the German news know that everybody is mad at Nokia right now because they are closing a plant in Germany.
On this I found this article. For once Spiegel takes a stand.
Read and enjoy.
Elias
Mittwoch, 16. Januar 2008
Homo homini lupus est...
Hey Folks...
today I read this . It makes me sad, that there just seems to be no future for Africa. Even the countries like Kenya that semm to have the best prospects, only need a small push to fall back into desperation, agony and chaos.
We are fortunate to live in countries that are stable - and looking at countries like Kenya should remind us, that we are very very very fortunate, and that our problems just may not be so horrible after all.
On a thoughtful note,
Elias
today I read this . It makes me sad, that there just seems to be no future for Africa. Even the countries like Kenya that semm to have the best prospects, only need a small push to fall back into desperation, agony and chaos.
We are fortunate to live in countries that are stable - and looking at countries like Kenya should remind us, that we are very very very fortunate, and that our problems just may not be so horrible after all.
On a thoughtful note,
Elias
Montag, 14. Januar 2008
Looking for...
Hey folks,
f I am looking for:
Action Script Programmers
If you know anybody, anywhere in the world who can do this, send me heads-up. The job is really soon, it will obviously be paid, and on performance it will not be project based in the future.
Just let me know!
Elias
f I am looking for:
Action Script Programmers
If you know anybody, anywhere in the world who can do this, send me heads-up. The job is really soon, it will obviously be paid, and on performance it will not be project based in the future.
Just let me know!
Elias
News on course situation
Hey Guys,
I promised to keep you informed on my situation with the courses.
The wa it looks right now of my 11 originally selected courses only 4 will come to pass. Right now we are looking whether we can find enough students to at least be able to ask the dean to offer at least some of the courses...
Kasia (the international coordinator) is really helpful.
We'll see...
Elias
I promised to keep you informed on my situation with the courses.
The wa it looks right now of my 11 originally selected courses only 4 will come to pass. Right now we are looking whether we can find enough students to at least be able to ask the dean to offer at least some of the courses...
Kasia (the international coordinator) is really helpful.
We'll see...
Elias
Donnerstag, 10. Januar 2008
Bad news...
Hey Guys,
yesterday I heard that probably most of my courses I selected for next semester will not come to pass. So I am not sure whether I will stay here or not.
I'll keep you informed about the developments.
Cheers,
Elias
yesterday I heard that probably most of my courses I selected for next semester will not come to pass. So I am not sure whether I will stay here or not.
I'll keep you informed about the developments.
Cheers,
Elias
Mittwoch, 2. Januar 2008
Happy new year!
Hey everybody,
I wish you all a good start into 2008!
I have made my pledges for the next year, ad one of them is obviously to get back to blogging.
So, here's my first post in 2008.
Right now I am in Dusseldorf with Jenny and Anne. We celebrated New Year'
s Eve together with a lot of other people. It was really great and we prepared the best spanish tapas ever thogether!
In facht, we had more dishes than people.
1. Datiles con Bacon
2. Albondigas con tomate
3. Patatas bravas
4. Manchego
5. Jamón Serrano con rucola
6. Chorizo en vino tinto
7. Ensalada de atún
8. Filled tomatos
9. Zucchini con salsa y manchego
10. Gambas con ajo
11. Aceitunas
12. Pan con aioli
For recipes: Just ask.
I wish you all a good start into 2008!
I have made my pledges for the next year, ad one of them is obviously to get back to blogging.
So, here's my first post in 2008.
Right now I am in Dusseldorf with Jenny and Anne. We celebrated New Year'
s Eve together with a lot of other people. It was really great and we prepared the best spanish tapas ever thogether!
In facht, we had more dishes than people.
1. Datiles con Bacon
2. Albondigas con tomate
3. Patatas bravas
4. Manchego
5. Jamón Serrano con rucola
6. Chorizo en vino tinto
7. Ensalada de atún
8. Filled tomatos
9. Zucchini con salsa y manchego
10. Gambas con ajo
11. Aceitunas
12. Pan con aioli
For recipes: Just ask.
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