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High

School

Valentine’s Day February ‘14

Valentine’s Day in

USA, Mexico & VN

Self-Made gift:

cookie and

macaron recipes

Sports review in

numbers

Self–Chosen gift –

what to buy?

Movies: must-sees

of 2014

He said + She said:

Valentine’s Day

Places to go for

Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day

survey

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Editor-in-chief Graphic editor

Hania Sagan

Writers

Aleksandra Szulowska Małgorzata Duluk Paweł Stępniak Hania Sagan Kasia Skoneczna Marcin Nalepa Karolina Fijałkowska Daria Kurpiewska Janek Sankowski

Supervisors

Justyna Deja Artur Nowaczyk

Printed and sponsored by

www.readymade.pl/

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Table of contents

12 A self-made gift: cookie and

macaron recipes

13 A self-chosen gift: what to buy?

14 Movies: must- sees of 2014

16 Sports review in numbers

4 Valentine’s Day in USA, Mexico

and Vietnam

6 He Said & She Said:

Valentine’s Day

8 Valentine’s Day Survey

9 Places to go on Valentine’s Day

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All around the world – Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming, and with it the special, Valentine edition of

High! But don’t worry, it’s not going to be in this lovey-dovey style

nobody wants to read about. We leave the tips like “ how to love

your singleness” (yeah, some people actually write stuff like that)

behind us. This year you will have a chance to find out about some

interesting facts happening on Valentine’s Day in three different

countries of Żeromski High School students.

United States – probably the first place that springs to mind

when you think about this particular holiday. With the special

help of our Rotarian friends – Kaely and Robert, I’ve been able

to find out about things that don’t really happen in Poland on

Valentine’s Day.

“When you’re in primary school, you get Valentine’s cards from your

classmates. Every kid has its own box made especially for small gifts

like candies. Other children put their presents for you in those Valentine

boxes. Except that, during Valentine’s Day in America boys go out with

girls, buy them chocolates and roses like all over the world. It’s not a

popular holiday among people who are single, though."

Vietnam – the home country of our Vietnamese friend –

Hania. Thanks to her you can see how people celebrate this day

in Asia.

“The proper name for Valentine’s Day is - Ngày Gần Tinh Nhan. We can

translate it as “ the feast of love””. Pretty, isn’t it ? They also celebrate

it on 14 February.

One of the interesting facts is that sometimes students decide to skip

their classes at school and go out on the street to sell flowers and other

Valentine gifts. It’s nice, ‘cause you have a chance to see lots of bikes

filled with roses, coming through the most crowded streets of Vietnam.

Though in this country people have a bad habit of raising prices on

every occasion they get, so the price of roses goes up, costing 150 000

VND a bouquet (about € 5 per change). “It’s really a lot, you could buy

a dress for this amount of money in there. “

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Mexico – home country of Sebastian Pena. He was so

kind as to help me with the article and told me about

the way they spend it in this South American country.

“In Mexico Valentine’s Day doesn’t vary that much from the

American way of celebrating it . Though there is a particular

tradition called Serenata. The idea is to go to the house of the

person you love and stay out, facing the window of your loved

one. With the help of Mariachis (a band of trumpets and

guitars ) you are supposed to sing a love song to your chosen

one. Serenata is this kind of tradition that may occur any day

of the year, but surly, during Valentine’s Day it’s more

frequent.”

Almost all over the world people celebrate Valentine’s Day.

The way they do it is similar everywhere, only small traditions

differ it from each other. I guess it’s understandable, after all,

it’s hard to come up with an extraordinary way to express your

love, and even if you do have an idea how would you like to

express it…why on earth wait till Valentine’s Day ? We don’t

need the 14th February to show our love, do we ? Anyway, it

still feels nice to look at signs of love in the air during this

particular day. Maybe it’s a great occasion to do something

good for one another, give chocolates to the kids form

orphanage instead of giving your loved one additional

kilograms ? Think about it and I leave you with the very

romantic quote of John Lennon’s :

"We've got this gift of love, but love is like a

precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave

it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get

on by itself. You've got to keep watering it.

You've got to really look after it and nurture it."

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Kasia Skoneczna

“Did you hear about the fire at the

circus? The heat was in tents.”

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She said - Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day, people! The appeal to all the guys looking for an idea for the upcoming day of love: do

not cut corners. Chocolates, flowers, a romantic dinner ... Officially overrated, but don’t worry. To help

you come up with an incredibly original idea, we’ll tell you today how girls see a perfect date!

“If I had a boyfriend, I'd definitely want to make this day special.”, says Gabrysia

“If it was possible he could leave little notes that would lead me to a place where

we’ll meet.” A pretty awesome idea, huh? Then, just think of some activities

which are universal such as cooking. Well, I bet you’ve all seen lots of romantic

comedies, so you should know what happens in the kitchen – food fights. So,

guys, basically if you want to kiss your girlfriend, romantic scenery included, you

should learn how to bake cookies!

No

Reservations

What would you say to a drive-in cinema? Personally, I would fall in love with a

boy if he took me to the black-and-white movie. If you do not have a driving

license (and I know that most of you don’t) and since it’s cold, you can prepare

an indoor picnic: a blanket, snacks and a laptop with a funny comedy or thriller.

You can create Valentine’s atmosphere by lighting candles or buying heart-

shaped chocolates!

Romeo +

Juliett

“Why not go ice-skating?”, says Aga and she’s totally right. I mean, it’s winter: you and your

date should make the best of it! Instead of ice-skating you can also take your sled and go for a

ride in a park! And here’s something really creative: Aga says that if it snows you can take your

date to the top of a really high building – PKiN for example – and it could be your winter

wonderland. Just remember to bring a warm blanket and some hot chocolate in a thermos!

Crazy

Stupid

Love

"Can I just say that it makes no difference to me?", asks Ula. She believes that a nice evening

spent on the couch accompanied by board games and a large amount of pizza is just fine for

her. “Valentine's Day is not about who spends more money buying a bountiful gift or a

dinner in a restaurant.”, she says. So guys, the idea is to do something from the bottom of

your heart! If you’re playing an instrument maybe you could teach your date? It's much

better than buying a ticket for a random comedy. In conclusion: less money, more heart!

Last comes a suggestion from our teacher! “My recipe for a perfect Valentine’s date? In a

nutshell, abandon the typical! Try and do something romantic yet fun. Why not hit the ice-

skating rink? And how about that salsa club you’ve been meaning to check out for ages?

Also, I suggest skipping the obligatory candlelight dinner (so cliché!) and spending the

evening enjoying an indoor picnic instead. Just spread out the blanket, bring some fancy

snacks, a bottle of bubbly and have a great time with your sweetheart.”

Music

And

Lyrics

17 again

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He said – Valentine’s Day

14th of February is just around the corner! I bet not all of the guys associate this date with hearts,

cupids, dates and true, magical LOVE. Most of us usually act like really tough machos but this day

is the only one exception when true men become romantic admirers. It’s the most important day

of every couple (maybe except 12410 other occasions, like the 1st kiss anniversary, 1st date

anniversary, 1st hands’ holding anniversary or 1st simultaneously said word anniversary). I’m

writing it for every hopeless guy because that’s our male loyalty, but also for every girl, curious

about our Valentine’s Day concerns.

Don’t forget! Forgetting is the worst way of beginning Valentine’s Day and/or

anniversaries. You have to prepare everything at least the day before. If you’re

completely unprepared, you have to act really fast. Otherwise you’re going to have a

bad time… The second rule should be commonly known to every living male - every

woman, from toddler to grandma, is absolutely besotted with presents. You can let

loose when it comes to choosing your gift, but try to use your common sense - your

17 year old girlfriend probably wouldn’t like a knitting wool set. 14th of February is a

manifesto of love! Try flowers, they always work. You can also present your date

with some sweets but try not to exaggerate. One of the best ideas is a hand-made

gift, for example a photo album or a tee with your photo overprinted (okay, I admit,

I exaggerated a little). And If you’re going to stay at home together, remember to

put on romantic music (she doesn’t have to understand the lyrics, just be sure that

it’s calm and chill out).

When I asked my friends about their plans they weren’t really romantic. Cinema

isn’t the best choice if you date a girl for more than a month. Guys, if you want to

keep your girl happy till the next occasion/anniversary you have to exert yourself

and make use of your imagination and romance! My idea is to surprise her in the

most unexpected moment. If you book a table in a restaurant, try not to wait for

her, but go to her school or house with beautiful bouquet of roses and try to win her

heart.

Uff, we made it to the actual date. You may wonder, how should you behave,

what to say, etc. My tip is : simply be yourself. The beginning is the hardest, but

later you should just enjoy the moment and the beautiful girl sitting in front of

you. If she wears a dress or skirt, she really fancies you (try to wear shorts when

there’s -15 outside). If you successfully made it to the end, now it’s your duty to

see her home. If you followed my suggestions, acted like a blend of macho and

Romeo but also remained yourself, then you’d probably get a kiss. If not… well,

see you in 365 days!

Rule

No. 1

„My God

How Much

Does It

Cost?!”

That’s

What

He Said

Aleksandra Szulowska & Paweł Stępniak

“Two peanuts were walking in a tough

neighborhood and one of them was a-salted”

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Valentine’s Day Survey

– 25 girls + 25 boys

“Smaller babies may be delivered by stork

but the heavier ones need a crane.”

For guys: Do you prefer when girls wear:

For both: Would you like to have a boyfriend/girlfriend?

For girls: What gift would you enjoy the most?

Skinny Jeans – 8 votes

Skirt/Dress – 12 votes

Shorts – 5 votes

Red roses – 11 votes

A small gift from the shop – 5 votes

Something handmade – 9 votes

Yes – 39 votes

No – 11 votes

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Places to go – Valentine’s Day

It's that special time of the year again when both girls and guys need

to be a little bit more creative than usual. Whether it's a gift, an outfit

or a special idea for the day - it is highly expected from us that we be

impressive and impressed. But how do we turn a cliché occasion into

something special and somewhere in between put a little personal

twist to it? Maybe you’ll find the answer by the end of reading this

article. I do hope you will soon realize that a candlelight dinner or a

picnic are not the only choices you have.

GET TO KNOW – a casual place to hang out

DINER 55 Żurawia 32/34 I've recently enriched my best-places-in-Warsaw list with a proud

addition of DINER 55, an “underground New York diner", which is

precisely what it is - a dim diner with street décor (also used in

Krowarzywa – a place that serves impossibly delicious vegetarian

burgers on Hoża 42), where you can hear Jay Z or Rihanna blasting out

the speakers, that serves pancakes, burgers and tacos (I am aware of

the fact that tacos are Mexican, and yes, I do know they are more Los

Angeles than New York, but they do represent the multicultural feel of

the Empire State Of Mind). Additionally, you do need to go underground

to get there. There are a couple of good reasons why I feel like it’s a

perfect get-to-know place. First of all, it is three really different menus

in one place – you won’t have to worry whether your friend wants

something sweet, a drink or a full meal. We all know Mr. Pancake’s

Porn Food Pancakes and their smoothies (my personal favorite is

Marshmallow Fluff Smoothie), so those are perfect for a not-too-messy

eating with pretty smells, but for those after a whole day of hanging

out, a burger, taco or quesadilla are in place. Also, from the choice of

your friend, you will instantly be familiar with what kind of tastes or

foods your friend is fond of, which is something good to know, if you

plan to have that person in your life for quite a while. Another reason

why this place is so perfect for a casual outing is their price range. There

is a vast choice of meals for under 20 zł – for example a quesadilla (10

zł) and a mango passion fruit smoothie (8 zł), a set of tacos (17 zł), Porn

Food Pancakes (17 zł) or a burger (18 zł). For those who want to splurge

– you can order a pancake with lots of extras (a plain pancake costs 8 zł

and you can customize it with whatever American essential candy or

topping you can think of).

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IMPRESS - on your first date

Dog or bitch? Szpitalna 8

It really is a perfect place for an evening outing. It is originally a drink

bar, but for those under eighteen - they have AMAZING nonalcoholic

choices. My favorites would have to be their famous DogColada (12 zł) -

a Piña Colada without an alcoholic twist and with a generous addition

of mint. It is claimed on the board by the front door that a bartender

will "satiate your needs" so you can tell him what you want (for

example a nonalcoholic version of a drink) and he'll make it for you. He

is really fun to talk to so it would be a nice ice-breaking game to chat

with him and take your orders in a fun way. What makes this place

absolutely stand out is their design studio with really impressive

modern art décor pieces. Going in there, you feel like walking into a

cozy 21 century contemporary art museum. It's a really artsy place as a

whole, from the gate, where the path to the building is lit up with red

lights to even the bathrooms, which are of a really interesting shape. In

the main room, they have interesting magazine racks with the latest

issues of some of my favorite magazines (KMag and other Polish based

fashion/food/design choices) and a shop with small versions of their

huge designs. An interesting place to go to is important for the first

date, because not knowing a person too well, you can quickly run out

of ideas to talk about. In here, topic-wise, you already have a lot of help

provided to you. Also, when there is absolutely nothing you can think

of, you can pay for the drinks and ask if the other person is hungry or

just simply tell them you want to show them a cute little place just

around the corner. As it's awful and wintery outside, you literally only

have to walk for 2 minutes to get to my'o'my (Szpitalna 8) - a really

cute, cozy and romantic place with amazing food.

ENJOY – when you have a better half -

Waff'love Senatorska 28

Since you are a couple, young, in love and content about your

relationship, you don't have to impress anymore but you still have to

show that you care and are creative enough to find a special place that

is not too over the top and known by everyone. The place I'd

recommend to cute couples who want to escape from the whole world

“I knew a woman who owned a

taser, man was she stunning!”

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and just be with each other on that day is Waff'love Belgian waffles.

What I love about this place is that everything is handmade – every

cake, cookie, the waffle dough (which comes in butter and

cinnamon flavors) and even ice-cream. The waffles are absolutely

outstanding (let me just tell you that those you can get in the old

town are nothing, compared to these). They are also rather

inexpensive (fresh waffles alone cost 5 zł, Nutella topping 3 zł,

whipped cream 2 zł, homemade ice cream - 4 zł). The place is tiny,

with 4 to 5 tables you can occupy, but it is cozy and really

beautifully decorated, with pretty old school ice cream holders, cute

tea mugs, candle lights and bedroom lights. There may however be

an option that it's full, so the other feel-good place with really good

inexpensive treats is Karmello Chocolatier (Chmielna 11) with the

most amazing hot and iced chocolates (each 6 zł), Frappes (8 zł), ice-

creams, all kinds of pralines and so on. It is also a very tiny place

(definitely my go-to place on a bad day) with probably the same

amount of seats, but it's not as cute and romantic as Waff'love. Still,

I recommend both from the bottom of my heart.

I wish you all a happy Valentine’s Day, whether you're taken or

single. If you are a single boy, you can just probably invite friends

over and have a play-off on Xbox or play station or whatever it is

that you play, but I do encourage you to get out of your house and

go to a crowded place where lots of single girls are looking for a face

they could fall in love with. If you're a gal and single, you can simply

go out with your best girls and enjoy a night of lots of laughs and

pretty feminine drinks and maybe, just maybe, there will be that

one lonely boy lost in the crowd, looking and waiting for you. I hope

I've provided you with at least a little bit of help and I wish you the

best of luck.

Hania Sagan

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A self-made gift – what to bake

If you cannot afford a diamond ring, I can assure you that the next best thing is a handmade gift.

Whether it's a card with "50 thing I love about you", a compilation poster with all your best photo

memories or a cover of Drake's "Hold on we're going home" recorded in a studio (35 zł for an hour and

the guy helps you put the song together) - your significant half would be over the moon and will

remember your act of love and dedication for life. A lazier and a definitely more last minute version of

such a gift could be something made in your very own kitchen. If you are even a little skilled in the

department of baking (as long as you know how to measure ingredients and turn on the oven you'll be

fine), I have two extremely easy but effective suggestions you can attend to.

My absolutely favorite and simultaneously the easiest one is MINT or EARL GREY cookies. What you want

to do is put flour (1,5 cup), white sugar (3/4 cup), baking powder (1 teaspoon), salt (1/4 a teaspoon),

sodium (1/2 a teaspoon), earl grey (get it from a tea bag, but make sure it smells like earl grey, f.ex that

from Twinings - add a 1,5 teaspoons) or shredded mint (you can get it on the seasonings wrack in the

shop, add around 1,5 teaspoons), one large egg and 5 tablespoons of milk into a large bowl and mix it all

up. Then add half a cup of oil and keep kneading the dough with your hand till it's smooth. Take out your

baking tray, put baking paper on it and form little cookies to put on that (make sure to leave space

between them!). Put the trays into the 170 degrees oven and bake for 13 minutes. The baking time largely

depends on the size of your cookie so just keep checking, they're ready if they're of a nice brownish

yummy color. Buy a nice red ribbon and wrap three to five cookies on top of each other just like you'd

wrap a box. Voila!

The second option is slightly harder but definitely doable - earl grey macaroons. First you beat 2 egg

whites and 4 tablespoons of sugar with your electric mixer. In another bowl put 1/2 a cup of almond meal

(I found mine in Tesco, a pack will cost you 10 zł and it suffices for two makings),1 cup of powder sugar (an

important tip is to sift both the sugar and almond through a sifter, which prevents the macaroons from

not working out or having ugly chunks) and 1 teaspoon of earl grey (from a tea bag, I recommend Twinings

earl grey tea). After those two steps, combine all the dry ingredients with the previously done egg whites.

Start slowly by folding the dry ingredients into the egg whites and keep going until ready (the tip to make

sure the mix is done is to put a little bit of the mixture onto the plate and see if the mix spreads and stops

by giving the plate a little shake). When done, put everything into a plastic bag (or a piping bag, if you have

one in handy) and cut a little hole in one of the corners. Take out your baking tray (NOT the one with

holes), put baking paper onto it and draw lightly (with a pencil) little circles of a 2 cm diameter with at

least 2 centimeters space between them. It is tempting to skip this part but you definitely should not -

spreading the mix evenly proved to be my personal difficulty of making macaroons. When the mix is filled

into the drawn circles, take the whole tray and tap it on the kitchen table to release any left air. After that

leave the macaroons for 20 -30 min (they're ready when they don't leave any mix on your finger once you

touch them). Put the macaroons into a preheated140 degree oven and bake for 13 minutes (again, the

duration depends on the size of macaroons so keep checking and make sure they DO NOT brown). When

done, take them out, put Nutella as a filling and voila! – your macarons are ready to pack or serve. One

thing which I need to point out is that it really doesn't matter if they work out. A simple "I tried to make

you macaroons" will make your girl feel like the most special girl alive.

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A self-chosen gift – what to buy

My first proposition is a gift for only 7zł! La Vanille cupcakes are so

tasty and pretty that they will melt every girl’s heart. You have a

very big choice and there’s even a special Valentine’s Day cupcake.

So, boys, these little pieces of heaven are waiting for you at Krucza

16/22 or in Złote Tarasy!

If a cupcake isn’t good enough for you, then you should opt for the

gift for 20zł. It’s a personalized mug, on which you can print a

picture or write a few words. Drinking coffee or tea on cold winter

days from a mug with a writing done specially for you, must feel

amazing!

My third and last proposition for a Valentine’s Day gift is a teddy

bear. I know it sounds quite childish and very sweet, but that’s what

Valentine’s Day is about - love and sweetness. So these gifts aren’t

really supposed to be useful. Teddy bears cost about 30zł and some

of them have t-shirts with personalized writings. It’s a really great

gift idea that you should seriously consider.

I hope that after reading this article you will have some ideas about

the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your girlfriends. If you still don’t

know what to buy for your crush, just go for flowers (especially

roses) and chocolates – girls love them!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Gosia Duluk

At first, I’d like to say that this article is especially for boys. I

thought you would need a little help with the gifts for Valentine’s

Day, because it’s widely known that it nearly always poses a

problem. Did you ever wonder how to make your girlfriend smile

with a gift? For sure, we can’t consider diamonds or the newest

high fashion handbag. But you should know that the gifts that

make us, girls, truly happy are those which are from the heart. So

don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune to make your

girlfriend feel special. Remember that Valentine’s Day isn’t only

about presents but more about spending this day with the person

you care about. So I would like to suggest to you three gifts that, in

my opinion, will definitely satisfy your crush.

“It's better to love a short girl than

not a tall.”

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What to watch: 2014 must – sees

12 years a slave, 2014 Steve Macqueen

First of all I must admit that this film made a huge impression on

me. Moreover it made my heart beat a little bit faster. Not only

because of the cruelty or because of violence, which obviously

appear in the movie, but predominantly because of its educational

message .

The movie was directed by Steve Macqueen . Chiwetel Ejiofor plays

the main role of Solomon Northup. We also have a pleasure to watch

Brad Pitt and Benedict Cumberbatch. Action takes place in upside

New York in the nineteenth century. The movie tells us a story of the

African-American, well-educated musician-Solomon, who leads a

calm and peaceful life with his loving family. One day, unexpectedly

he finds himself enchained and handcuffed. He has no idea of his

current whereabouts; he appears to be vulnerable and hopeless.

I am not going to describe the whole story, because it’s not my role

to do so. However, there is a smidgen of information that has to be

covered. The movie is based on a real story .It means we can

somehow identify with the main character and try to see the

surrounding reality through his eyes. More importantly we have a

chance to understand better the history of slavery and its appalling

consequences for the humanity. Additionally the production shows

many aspects of racism. We can see how the main character fights

for freedom, justice and honor. Taken away from the homeland and

captivated, he can’t trust anybody. The fiddles, which are the only

thing he has left, would play a meaningful role in his suffering.

Salomon – daily beaten with stripes is on the brink of death.

Nevertheless, in many scenes we may discover his courage and

unbelievable soul-strength. It helps us to notice how astonishingly

righteous he is.

In my opinion “12 years a slave” is simultaneously heart breaking and

breathtaking. Of course, you have to make your own judgment.

Undoubtedly, it is a production of many grounds, that is why I truly

recommend it.

Karolina Fijałkowska

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The Wolf of Wall Street, 2014 Martin Scorsese

There are multiple reasons why you should watch this movie. For

starters - a film where Martin Scorsese plays with Leonardo DiCaprio

and Kayne West is a soundtrack executive producer just cannot be

bad.

The thing that makes this movie so exceptional is that even though it

seems like a fairy tale slash nightmare, it is actually based on a true

story. The main character is a real, famous, ex-con, author of two

bestselling books and now, thanks to this movie – back to being a

millionaire.

Still I have to warn you - my friend made a mistake of choosing „The

Wolf” on a family night out and, well, her mother and younger sister

simply left the cinema, so following this example -bring neither

siblings nor parents with you. Not recommended for people not used

to explicit content.

Dallas Buyers Club, 2014 Jean-Marc Vallée

What would you do if you were diagnosed with an untreatable

disease? Ron Woodroof organized a semi-legal, paid care system for

HIV. Woodroof was HIV-positive and a few years after having been

diagnosed was laughing in the face of doctors who gave him a month

to live. Also, he was a drunkard, whoremonger and a homophobe.

The movie directed by Jean-Marca Vallee is tailored for the Oscars.

Both Matthew McConaughey (as Woodroof) and Jared Leto (as

Rayon, transvestite) are said to have created roles of their lives.

Yves Saint Laurent, 2014 Jalil Lespert

Biography told in a fresh way? Jalil Lespert takes us to 1958 were we’ll

watch young Yves ebb and flow through the eyes of the person he

loved the most and who was responsible for his great success - Pierre

ergé(Guillaume Gallienn).

Pierre Niney who is said to be one of the most talented French actors

of his generation took his time to understand YSL and learn

everything about his private life. Also, he actually looks a lot like the

incredible designer he’s portraying. I can’t wait to see the result of

this combination. Daria Kurpiewska

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0 €- this is the price that Bayern had to pay to sign Robert Lewandowski. He will join the Bavarian club as

soon as his contract with Borrusia Dortmund finishes in July. Despite the previous gossips, Polish striker

hadn't confirmed them till the January 4th when the information became official. He will be paid 11million

€ per year. Some claim Poland's best striker will not manage to oust Mario Mandziukić from the starting

line-up and will end up warming up the bench. However, Mateusz Borek, Polsat's football journalist,

thinks different. "Lewandowski by three years’ time will have been at the best age for footballer and is

likely to gain the next titles : Bundesliga's top scorer and Champions League cup", he says. Time will tell

who was right...

2nd most powerful official in Fifa, Jerome Valcke, said the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will not be held in

June and July. He claims it will be most likely played between November 15 and January 15 at the latest.

The temperature in Quatar reaches 50 degrees in summer. Winter time with an average temperature of

25 degrees is, as Valcke says, "perfect for football". Although, there was not official declaration of Fifa and

its president, Sepp Blatter, the information is very controversial. US and European TV broadcasters have

already protested. The European team managers are concerned about the players, who would have to go

through a full plate both in Champions League and the World Cup. Also the International Olympic

Committee has already made it clear that the tournament should not clash with the 2022 Winter

Olympics.

56 Polish athletes will take part in the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, which start on the 6th of February.

This information was announced by Polish Olympic Committee. Only once did we have such a numerous

representation- in 1976 in Innsbruck. The last Olympic Games in Vancouver were attended by 47

sportsmen, who won 6 medals. Andrzej Biernat, the sport minister, claims that Poland is able to gain even

10 medals in Sochi. Undeniably, the biggest star of Polish Olympic team is Justyna Kowalczyk. The experts

see the strongest likelihood of her winning 10 km run/ classic technique/. We all count on a gold medal.

The sports fans have high hopes for ski jumpers including the best of them- the World Cup's leader Kamil

Stoch. Despite his fickle form at the beginning of the season, it seems to have finally stabilized. In the new

year he hasn't been classified in the place lower than 9th, except the competition in Zakopane, where the

wind was too capricious to allow long jumps. Fans are also looking forward to the other ski jumpers'

performances including notoriously cheerful Piotr Żyła or Jan Ziobro, the winner of the competition in

Engelberg. And they believe other sportsmen such as ice-skaters or biathletes can prove their skills as

well.

4 years Cristiano Ronaldo had to wait to be given the Ballon d'Or for the second time. Receiving the award

for the best football man player in the world, he broke Lionel Messi's domination. His female fans must

have been delighted as emotional Ronaldo picked up the trophy during the ceremony in Zurich and

tearfully said: "First of all I have to say a great thanks to all of my team-mates with the club and the

national team. Without all of their efforts this would not have been possible. I am very happy, it is very

difficult to win this award." The 28-year-old player has had an incredible year and been in outstanding

form for the club and country, breaking goal scoring records along the way. He became the quickest

player who reached 200 goals for Real Madrid, playing in 197 games.

57 days Henning Berg had been managing Blackburn Rovers before he was sacked. Now he takes over

Legia Warsaw. For many football fans it was a big surprise to replace Jan Urban, who had won the

campaign last year, with inexperienced Norwegian manager. Berg became famous of his reliable defence

play for top Premier League teams- Blackburn Rovers and Manchester United, winning the league titles

three times. However, he has not succeeded in the manager role yet. He spent a few years gaining the

experience from the best coaches in Premier League. Berg's leading skills have been recommended by,

among others, sir Alex Ferguson. "He is a respected person in the UK and Scandinavia, who has the

proper personality traits and workshop to become a leading coach in Europe. He's determined,

hardworking, fast learner and has his own vision of football" says the Scottish ex-manager .

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