sábado, 28 de março de 2009

Who is Nuno Alvares Pereira?

Who is this man that will be canonized on 26 April ?


Message by Fernando Pessoa

What halo encircles you?
It is the sword that, swirling,
Makes the lofty air lose
Its dark, soft blue.

But what sword is it that, raised aloft,
Makes that halo in the sky?
It is Excalibur, the anointed blade,
Which King Arthur bestowed upon you.

Hope accomplished,
St. Portugal in essence,
Raise your sword like a torch
I would like to know more about him!!!!!!!

An invitation



I will continue
I do not give up so easy


When I started this blog I had one intention: all the students in my class could and should write about the subject of the lesson or other opinions, or just single words.
But this does not happen. The teacher tried many times our participation. The teacher encouraged us, but this blog has not been very well accepted
She corrected my mistakes. Today, since I am not going to school the teacher did not amend my mistakes
So I ask everyone to go here to correct the mistakes and leave your opinion.




sexta-feira, 27 de março de 2009

G20: The World in our hands

In a few days, global leaders will come together in the G20 meeting in London to discuss the economic crisis.
This is our chance to put the global population over private interests and politicians. We are launching a campaign calling investments "green" and a package of economic recovery on a global scale that contains incentives, regulations and reform of the system. Without a strong popular pressure, the G20 runs a serious risk of not meeting a goal. Thus, we are asking to sign the petition to be delivered directly to government representatives and leaders in the meeting. Our voices will be taken to the streets of London in a large march scheduled for this weekend - click on the link to view and sign the petition:

quinta-feira, 26 de março de 2009

In his first visit to Africa, Pope Benedict XVI said The AIDS can not be overcome by the distribution of condoms, which only exacerbates the problem..


The Pope's statement contradicts studies on prevention of AIDS and represents an enormous setback to decades of work in education and awareness. The Pope has a powerful moral influence on more than 1.1 billion Catholics worldwide, with 22 million infected with HIV in Africa, these words can dramatically affect the epidemic by putting millions of lives at risk. Sign our petition asking the Pope to support, rather than away methods proven effective for preventing AIDS.

I already signed

terça-feira, 24 de março de 2009

'The Story of a Sign'

This is a short film that was awarded this year in the Festival
Cannes! It's the "Story of a sign!"
Shows the force that is saying the same thing with different words ...


What the man needs to know about women

sábado, 21 de março de 2009

19 of March - Happy birthday dear “Z”

These last days have been very happy.
I thank God for the wonderful friends I have, that led me to walk, to smell the sea, to feel the sunshine and …….laugh ....

....Days when I did not think.....
....Days in which I only lived.......

and I dreamed I was part of the sea, the sun and the environment
I’m very happy.
I advise:
Smile for life for the life smile to you too.

PS. I have photos. Later I will show you, but imagine myself and my friends to drink champagne by the sea………Only in the movies

Spring arrived


sexta-feira, 20 de março de 2009

Equinox on March 20th at 11:44






An equinox occurs twice a year, when the tilt of the Earth's axis is inclined neither away from nor towards the Sun, the Sun being vertically above a point on the Equator. The term equinox can also be used in a broader sense, meaning the date when such a passage happens.
The name "equinox" is derived from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), because around the equinox, the Illumination of the Earth by the Sun on the day of an equinoxnight and day are approximately equally long. It may be better understood to mean that latitudes +L and -L north and south of the equator experience nights of equal length.
The word is also used for the same event happening on other planets and in setting up a celestial coordinate system; see equinox (celestial coordinates).
At an equinox, the Sun is at one of two opposite points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator (i.e. declination 0) and ecliptic intersect. These points of intersection are called equinoctial points: the vernal point and the autumnal point. By extension, the term equinox may denote an equinoctial point.
An equinox happens each year at two specific moments in time (rather than two whole days), when there is a location on the Earth's Equator where the centre of the Sun can be observed to be vertically overhead, occurring around March 20/21 and September 22/23 each year


segunda-feira, 16 de março de 2009

Urge Congress to Permanently Protect the Arctic Refuge!



The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to caribou, snow fox and millions of migratory birds. It is also the most important onshore denning habitat for America's vanishing polar bears.

But this natural treasure is constantly under siege. Time and time again, the oil industry and their allies in Congress have sought to open this special place to harmful new drilling, threatening all of the wildlife that depend on it for survival.

We need to permanently protect the Arctic Refuge! Urge your Representative to support the Udall-Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act (H.R. 39) to permanently protect the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.


http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/567728305

The Arctic Refuge is the most important onshore denning habitat for America's vanishing polar bears. I just sent a message to representative in Congress supporting permanent protection for the Arctic Refuge - you can help, too! Please click the link above to send your message today. Thanks!

sábado, 14 de março de 2009

EFA

I found these definitions of the EFA,
it is a little sad for those who want to learn.
Sorry, but I am a little complicated
"Quais os objectivos dos cursos EFA?

Estes cursos têm como principais objectivos:
- Proporcionar aos adultos, pouco escolarizados, uma formação integrada de educação e formação que garanta as competências fundamentais para o exercício de uma profissão, qualificando-os escolar e profissionalmente……
http://www.fiomental.com/qualidadebasto/index.php?cod=t1&sc=pg


Os Cursos de Educação e Formação de Adultos (Cursos EFA) são uma oferta de educação e formação para adultos que possuam baixos níveis de escolaridade e de qualificação profissional…………
http://www.gforum.tv/board/1596/225150/que-opcoes-existem-para-quem-quer-continuar-os-estudos.html "

Starry, starry night.

I know this song long time ago
I hope you listen the song with your heart and enjoy it as much as I like
Good week end



Starry, starry night.
Paint your palette blue and grey,
Look out on a summer's day,
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.
Shadows on the hills,
Sketch the trees and the daffodils,
Catch the breeze and the winter chills,
In colors on the snowy linen land.

Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they'll listen now.

Starry, starry night.
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze,
Swirling clouds in violet haze,
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue.
Colors changing hue, morning field of amber grain,
Weathered faces lined in pain,
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand.

Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they'll listen now.

For they could not love you,
But still your love was true.
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night,
You took your life, as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you.

Starry, starry night.
Portraits hung in empty halls,
Frameless head on nameless walls,
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget.
Like the strangers that you've met,
The ragged men in the ragged clothes,
The silver thorn of bloody rose,
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow.

Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they're not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...

No "Goodbyes". Just "See you later..."

Hello, Miduxa. God, do I feel bad about myself... Had I seen the threatening signs, would you still be there? Now that you have spoken out your mind and written out your decision, do I still have the right to even comment on it? Please allow me to.
Of course I respect your decision (how could I not do it?), but let me tell you that I believe it's not too late for you to come back, if you change your mind. And if you do, I am sure you could find more interesting and creative ways to deal with this topic. That might include talking about environmental concerns as well as relating the topic to other important and more relevant themes. Talking about how different life is nowadays from what it used to be, let's say 15 years ago - because of technology. When it comes to household tasks, when it comes to the way we communicate, when it comes to the way we learn about what is going on in the world, when it comes to the freetime activities we get ourselves involved into... You have proven you have the ability to go beyond the oriented tasks suggested to other students. This blog is the living proof of it. Don't let it die.
You are a strong and determined Woman, and I'm sure you won't let the flame die out.
JLucas

terça-feira, 10 de março de 2009

Civil Marriages in Lebanon

Imagine a country where civil weddings between inter-religous couples are only legal if they occur outside its borders. That country is Lebanon.Civil weddings are recognized, but they cannot take place inside the country. Marriage, divorce and inheritance are regulated according to the conventions of Lebanon's 18 recognized religions.The result is that people who don't believe in religious weddings have to go abroad to get married (if they can afford it). This a problem for:* couples who are Hindu, agnostic, Bahai, atheist, or members of any of the religions excluded by the constitution;* couples who come from different religions; and* couples who share the same faith but see themselves as secular.Recently, the Interior Ministry granted Lebanese citizens the right to keep their faith private on official identification, the first decision of its kind. Civil weddings, however, remain a remote possibility. Please urge government officials to recognize the right of Lebanese citizens to civil marriages

Hi, I signed the petition "Civil Marriages in Lebanon". I'm asking you to sign this petition to help us reach our goal of 7,500 signatures. I care deeply about this cause, and I hope you will support our efforts.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/civil-marriage-in-Lebanon

Hi.



when I thought about creating a blog, was for all students of the school's Mealhada, EFA of the class D, contribute with ideas, subjects of class or other concerns.
We all could have an interesting exchange of ideas and learn the English language.
It is with sadness that I see a little intervention for the students.We can write with mistakes, but I think it's so we can learn.
Now that I decided to quit school, I see no reason to continue blogging
I'm thinking........
I like to write, I like to think, I like English.
I miss you

segunda-feira, 9 de março de 2009

A test to make us to think........

This video is it real? It is difficult to believe




Racism .....
This video hurts the soul.....

It is impossible to be quiet.....

domingo, 8 de março de 2009

WOMAN

Woman,
You know you are the most important person in the world





One of the last songs composed by John Lennon before being murdered.

You should listen carefully what he thinks about women

sexta-feira, 6 de março de 2009

Another way






A doctor told me this terrible situation: almost all children, with more ten years old, which arrive in hospitals were abused.....

terça-feira, 3 de março de 2009

Goodbye

I dreamed all night that I had abandoned the school, and I thought: this is exactly what I want to do!!!!
Sorry my friends because I left you, but with my age I want to do only what I like and gives me pleasure.

Bye Bye


What we can do today for our planet













And we all use less plastic bags
Plastics, like diamonds, are forever!






Over 100,000 marine animals DIE every year from PLASTIC entanglement!
The problem
Plastic bags are:
• Made from petroleum, a nonrenewable resource.
• A serious litter problem since they are lightweight and hard to contain (blow around).
• Non-biodegradable, breaking into smaller particles BUT never fully disappearing.
• Mistaken for food by marine animals (particularly sea turtles).
• One of the most numerous items of litter along with cigarette butts and Styrofoam.
• A major part of waste in our landfills.
"I'm the problem, I'm the solution"
The solution
• Bring your own cloth bag.
• Ask for paper bag (holds 5 to 6 times more than a plastic bag).
• Ask your merchant to promote cloth bags (charge for plastic or provide incentives for cloth).
• Encourage development of bags made from natural products such as cornstarch and soy.
• Write your elected officials regarding the hazards of plastic bags.
• Participate in a community/beach cleanup.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Buy your drinks in glass or aluminum containers
• (75% of aluminum cans are recycled only 36% of plastic bottles)
• Reuse plastic utensils and containers
• Make recycle bags
"The leatherback turtle can keep itself warm in cold water, dive over 1000 meters below sea level, travel thousands of miles and gulp down a Portuguese man-of-war but is threatened by the inert plastic shopping bag"


segunda-feira, 2 de março de 2009

What have you done today... to make you feel proud?



What have I done today.......to make me feel proud?

We may to sign this petition today and Humane Society International will make sure our message is carried to the halls of Parliament. I alredy signed it

https://community.hsus.org/campaign/care2_EU_seals_petition

Seals thanks


whenever I start to think I have to do the work for CP, CLC and STC about this subject (household appliances) I feel nostalgic and I want to stop immediately.

Tomorrow maybe I do the work, today I will do something important for someone, for instance, I'm going to visit some friends and some family I don't see sometime ago.

Bye