sábado, 14 de maio de 2011

International Year of the Family and Internacional Day of the Families

The year 1994 was proclaimed by the United Nations, the International Year of the Family. His topic was "Family Responsibilities and Capabilities in a Changing World"and consecrated on May 15 as International Day of Families, declaring the family as"little democracy in the heart of society

May 15
May 15 or May 15 (AO 1990: May 15) is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (136th in leap years). Missing 230 to finish the year.



May 15 - International Day of Families
On 15th May, marks the ninth anniversary of the International Family Day, proclaimed by the General Assembly of the United Nations by resolution 47/237 of 20 September 1993, highlighting the importance of families as basic units of society. The International Family Day promotes reflection and discussion about the concept of family in societiesworldwide. This day also serves to reflect on the economic, social and cultural factors that affect families, not to mention the problem of descréscimo demographic that isaffecting western societies.




terça-feira, 10 de maio de 2011

Bullying

Bullying is a term used to describe acts of physical or psychological, intentional andrepeated, practiced by an individual (the English bully, "dictator"or "bully") or group of individuals in order to intimidate or harm another individual (or group of individuals)unable (s) to defend himself. There are also the victims / aggressors, or authors /targets, which at times commit aggression, but are also victims of harassment by schoolclass.

The New York Times - Daily Updates

Condé Nast Will Be Anchor of 1 World Trade Center

Condé Nast is to lease one million square feet in the lead tower at ground zero in a deal worth an estimated $2 billion over 25 years

Church Report Cites Social Tumult in Priest Scandals

A study commissioned by American Roman Catholic bishops says abuse occurred because priests who were poorly prepared landed in the midst of the turmoil of the 1960s and1970s.

Reactor Vents That Failed in Japan Are Used in U.S.

Vents that American officials said would prevent devastating explosions at nuclear plants in the United States were put to the test in Japan and failed.

Pakistan and NATO Trade Fire Near Afghan Border

A clash between Pakistani ground troops and NATO helicopters added another irritant to the already sour relationship between the United States and Pakistan.
John Walsh of “America's Most Wanted” in 2002, filming a spot at the Montgomery County police headquarters in Rockville, Md.
Nick Wass/Associated Press

Considering Next Steps for ‘Wanted’

After 23 years on Fox’s schedule, “America’s Most Wanted” has been demoted to quarterly specials. Above, John Walsh, the host, in 2002.
I.M.F. Chief May Claim Consensual Sex as a Defense
As the woman accusing Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault remains in seclusion, there are suggestions that he will put forward a defense that any sex was consensual.
Budget Talks Imperiled by ‘Gang of Six’ Defection
Senator Tom Coburn.
The prospects for a bipartisan debt-reduction deal dimmed as Senator Tom Coburn withdrew from the group.
Libyan City Buries Its Attackers Respectfully
Misurata’s residents have insisted that the remains of the Qaddafi troops be treated with dignity.
In Consumer Behavior, Signs of Gas Price Pinch
As gasoline prices stay high, Americans are turning to public transit and choosing homes closer to work.
Fewer Emergency Rooms Available as Need Rises
A study said that urban and suburban areas had lost a quarter of their hospital E.R.’s in the last 20 years.

segunda-feira, 9 de maio de 2011

Videos about English - Weekly Update

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Rock in Rio 2011 - See where you can still buy tickets





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R. Arquias Lamb, S / N - Ingenuity Inside
BarraShopping (near the entrance M)
Avenue of the Americas, 4666 - Barra da Tijuca
South River (near the main entrance)
Rua Lauro Müller, 116 - Botafogo
Shopping Nova América (near the main entrance)
Av Pastor Martin Luther King, Jr., 126 - Inhaúma
Leader Via Center (Niterói)
Rua Visconde do Rio Branco, 511 - Centro