This film is about the hunger and poverty brought about by Globalization. There are 10,000 people dying everyday due to hunger and malnutrition. This short film shows a forgotten portion of the society. The people who live on the refuse of men to survive. What is inspiring is the hope and spirituality that never left this people.

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AZUR & ASMAR

Azur & Asmar is the story of two boys raised as brothers. Blonde, blue-eyed, white-skinned Azur and black-haired, brown-eyed, dark-skinned Asmar are lovingly cared for by Asmar's gentle mother, Jénane, who tells them magical stories of her faraway homeland and of the beautiful, imprisoned Djinn Fairy waiting to be released from her chamber by a good and heroic prince. Time passes, and one day Azur's father, the master of the house, cruelly separates them: Azur is sent away to the city to receive schooling from a personal tutor, while Asmar and his mother are driven out from his home, homeless and penniless.

Years later, as a young adult, Azur remains haunted by memories of the sunny land of his nanny, and sets sail south across the high seas to find the country of his dreams. Arriving as an immigrant in a strange land, (a medieval Maghreb, full of dangers, magic spells and wonders), Azur is rejected by everyone he meets on account of his "unlucky" blue eyes, until finally he resolved never to open those eyes again. The once-beautiful child clad in gold is reduced to a blind beggar. Yet, blind though he is, little by little and step by step, he discovers a beautiful and mysterious country. Meanwhile, back in her homeland, Azur's nanny has become a wealthy merchant and Asmar has grown into a dashing horseman and is now a member of the Royal Guard. Reunited, but now as adversaries, the two brothers set off on a dangerous quest to find and free the Djinn Fairy.

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The @ symbol

THE HISTORY OF THE @ SIGN

The @ symbol, used by grocers and accountants throughout the English-speaking world to indicate a rate, or cost per unit, as in “10 gal @ $3.95/gal” (ten gallons at three dollars and ninety-five cents per gallon), has become the delimiter in e-mail addresses, separating the user’s name from the domain name.

Although the change from at meaning “for a given amount per” to at meaning “in a specified (electronic) location” comes fairly naturally to English speakers, it does not for native speakers of other languages, for whom neither at nor @ meant anything until e-mail came around.

Indeed, a fair number of Internet users live in countries that don’t use the same alphabet English does (Japan, China, former republics of the Soviet Union including Russia, and Arabic-speaking countries, to name some major ones), and where the keyboards did not include the @ character until after its widespread use on the Internet made it a necessity.

As a result, while in some languages @ is simply called "at", in others, a wide variety of interesting nicknames have been developed for this little symbol. Most are based on the shape of the character, others are more abstract.

Metaphors range from
animals (snail, worm, little dog, horse, duckling)
to body parts (elephant’s trunk, monkey’s tail, cat’s foot, pig’s ear)
to food (strudel, cinnamon roll, pretzel).

Here you are another well-known examples:

In Basque, it is called "a bildua" (wrapped “a”).

In Catalan, it is called 'arrova' (which means a unit of measure), or 'ensaïmada' (because of the similar shape of this food speciality)

In Spanish and In Portuguese it is called 'arroba'. It denotes a pre-metric unit of weight and both the weight and the symbol are called arroba.

In French, it is arrobase or arrobe or “a” commercial . Same origin as Spanish, which could be derived from Arabic, ar-roub.

How do animals sound like?

Animal sounds

baa
verb to make the sound that a sheep makes
bark
verb to make the short loud sound that a dog makes
bay
verb if a dog bays, it makes a long loud sound, especially when it is hunting
bellow
verb to make the deep sound that a bull and some other large animals make
bleat
verb to make the sound that a sheep or goat makes
bray
verb to make the loud rough sound that a donkey makes
croak
verb when a frog croaks, it makes a low loud rough sound in its throat
grunt
verb if an animal such as a pig grunts, it makes a low sound
hiss
verb to make a long ‘s’ sound like the sound that a snake makes
howl
verb if a dog or similar animal howls, it makes a long loud sound
low
verb when cows low, they make their typical deep long sound
meow
the American spelling of miaow
mew
if a cat or kitten mews, it makes a short, very high sound
miaow
verb if a cat miaows, it makes a short high sound
moo
verb to make the long deep sound that a cow makes
neigh
verb to make the high loud sound that a horse makes
purr
verb if a cat purrs, it makes a continuous quiet low sound because it is happy
roar
verb if a lion roars, it makes a loud deep sound
snarl
verb if an animal such as a dog or a lion snarls, it makes an angry sound in its throat and shows its teeth
snicker
verb if a horse snickers, it makes a low quiet sound in its throat
trumpet
verb if an elephant trumpets, it makes a loud high sound
whine
verb if a dog whines, it makes a high noise, usually because it wants something
whinny
verb if a horse whinnies, it makes a high sound through its nose and mouth
yap
verb if a dog yaps, it makes short high sounds

That's curious!

Granny Smith is a variety of green apples. The name was taken from the Australian gardener Maria Ann Smith, also known as Granny Smith. She was the one who first grew the apple in Sydney in the 1860s.

Beefeater

This term originated in 1610, meaning a well-fed servant. Around the year 1700 it began to be used to refer to the traditional guards at the Tower of London. The meaning is quite clear as it's a reference to a servant spoiled by his master, in contrast to a "loaf eater" (a servant that eats only bread).

Bug

The word bug is used nowadays to refer to an error or defect that prevents a computer from working correctly. It is believed that Thomas Edison was the first to use it with this meaning, but there is also a more recent story. In 1945, Grace Hopper, a computer pioneer at the Naval Warfare Centre in Dahlgreen, Virginia, found an insect inside a malfunctioning machine. She didn't invent the term, but she used it in the logbooks, stating that a bug had been found.

Hot dog

The use of this word to mean sausage comes from the XIX century. Hot referred to the temperature of the sausage, of course. And dog may have been a reference to the alleged contents of the sausage. In 1845 there were many accusations against sausage makers of using dog meat to make the sausage (which was not true). The term became popular and was often used in newspapers, making it as common as it is today.

Offensive words for people according to nationality or ethnicity

 You should be very careful about using these offensive words .

black
noun   a black person. This word is sometimes considered offensive.

colored
the American spelling of coloured

coloured
noun   a black person

coolie
noun   an insulting word used in the past for a worker with no special skills in China, India, and other parts of Asia

dago
noun   an extremely offensive word for a person from Italy, Spain, Portugal, or South America

Eskimo
noun   a member of the Inuit people. This word is now sometimes considered offensive.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind.
But then, ...

The families of instruments

the families of instruments
Cargado originalmente por Auntie Bell

I hope this mind map helps you have a clearer idea of the most common musical instruments.

LET'S FIGHT THE DIRTINESS!

Litter

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The PRESS WORKSHOP students have thought of some slogans to fight the dirtiness in the classrooms.

They hope they can convince other students to have a responsible attitude towards the environment.

Choose your favourite and vote. If you want to contribute with any other slogans, you are welcome to leave a comment below.

DBH 1A MUSIC PROJECTS.

The DBH1A students of music have been working hard on these presentations. We hope they will help you to know a little bit more about the musical instruments. Enjoy them.

Sound Effects

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Click on my name above if you want to see the rest of the music projects by DBH 1A.

Aztec Aphrodisiac Hot Chocolate for Valentine’s Day

This sweet-and-spicy recipe is just what the love doctor ordered. The comforting aroma will calm your heart and stimulate your senses, making it the perfect Valentine’s Day brew. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1 1/2 cups of milk, 2 1/2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 whole cloves, a pinch each of ground ginger and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. With a wire whisk, stir in 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of cardamom. Strain into 2 large mugs, top with whipped cream, and enjoy.
PREP TIP: For a lighter treat use water or almond milk instead of cow’s milk. For a richer delicacy substitute the cocoa with 1/4 cup of 70 percent dark chocolate chips by melting them in a double boiler and heating the milk, sugar, and spices in a separate pot. Strain the milk mixture before slowly stirring in the melted chocolate.
HEALTH BENEFITS: Dark chocolate is rich in magnesium, may lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and is packed with disease-fighting antioxidants.
(Extract from http://www.care2.com/)

Happy Valentine's Day

St Valentine Day

IF YOU LIKED SESAME STREET, YOU'LL ENJOY THIS.

This is Samuel Ramey on Sesame Street 'L Toreador'.

For men, the bass is the lowest type of voice. One of the famous bass singers of our time is Samuel Ramey.

Virtual Drums. Be a funky drummer and go with your mouse over the drums.

Hit the keys

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EXCUSES FOR BEING LATE AT SCHOOL

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WHEN YOU DRINK YOU MAKE A FOOL OF YOURSELF

STOP SMOKING.

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MIND YOUR MANNERS

One of the most important social issues we face nowadays is a general lack of respect and compassion for those people around us.
Good manners and consideration are the basis for a peaceful society since all humans have a right to feel positive about themselves and the others.
Manners need to be taught, and having good manners makes you feel comfortable with yourself and helps you resolve conflicts in a healthy way. When you are POLITE, KIND and HONEST you develop character and you make friends more easily.
So, next time remember the three “magic words”: SORRY, PLEASE and THANKS.

THE BULLY

THE BULLY

M8s don't bully other M8s

Don't be a bystander! Tell a teacher, tell your parents, or a friend,.. Don't let the bullies get away with it. Make your own poster and share it with your friends. Visit the ANTI- BULLYING webpage at http://www.bullying.co.uk/index.php/make-a-poster.html



Here there is an extract taken fron this webpage. Take a few minutes to read and consider it.
I AM - Poem for Anti-Bullying Week
"We recently came across a poem in our archive that was donated to Bullying UK by Laura about seven years ago.

You may remember it from an anti-bullying film with lots of celebrities like Sharon Osborne and Rio Ferdinand narrating the words. Before it was used to promote Anti-Bullying Week this wonderful and moving poem was right here on bullying.co.uk.

Over the years Laura's amazing words have become part of campaigns around the world.
So here is Laura's original poem. It is called simply I AM "

"I am the person you bullied in school
I am the one who didn't know how to be cool
I am the person you alienated
I am the person you ridiculed and hated

I am the person who sat on their own
I am the person who walked home alone
I am the person you scared every day
I am the person who had nothing to say

I am the person with hurt in their eyes
I am the person you never saw cry
I am the person living alone with their fears
I am the person destroyed by their peers

I am the person who drowned in your scorn
I am the person who wished they hadn't been born
I am the person whose name you don't know
I am the person who just can't let go

I am the person destroyed for 'fun'
I am the person, but not the only one
I am the person who had feelings too
...and I am a person, JUST LIKE YOU!!! "

LITTER IS DISGUSTING. SO ARE THOSE RESPONSIBLE!

This a picture of a litter bin which I found in the streets of Dublin last summer. The moment I saw it, I knew I would start a campaign against the dirt and filth we sometimes find in the classroom.

Any ideas?

Can you suggest any phrases that we could print and then use on the walls of the classrooms and in the corridors?

We could use these phrases to convince other students to be careful and look after the classroom.

Here is one:

"The school is my home. I will never litter"

Let's fight the dirtiness. let's have a responsible attitude towards the environment!
By taking action today, we can all be comfortable in our classrooms tomorrow.

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING

An irresistible comedy about the value of effort and bettering oneself, for DBH students. The most appropriate English and all the most interesting contents are waiting for you. The show must go on!

When? 25/2/2010 What time? 9:45, 11:30
Where? I.E.S. JUAN A. ZUNZUNEGUI (Portugalete )

Doctor José Zaldua, 20

Read the story of Impossible is nothing:

Susan, Marion and Brian are three high school friends. One day they are asked to do a group project for their psychology class.

Marion decides to invite Steve, a very strange student, to do the project with them, but Susan and Brian do not agree with her. When Steve arrives he almost does not speak and, when he does, he disagrees with all their ideas. Susan gets very angry and tries her hypnosis classes on him. She succeeds and Steve is completely hypnotised. Marion does not believe this is possible and asks Steve to steal Amy Winehouse’s wig.

The following day he appears with the wig and the news of the robbery appears in the newspaper. Now, all of them realise that Steve is really hypnotised and they do not know what to do with the wig. While they are talking about this, Susan accidentally wakes up Steve who, although scared, decides to help them to give the wig back. They make a plan and go to Amy Winehouse’s house.

After several funny events they achieve their goal and Amy recovers her wig.

DICKENS' STORIES

CHARLES DICKENS (1812-1870)

Charles Dicken's father was a clerk at the Naval Pay Office and because of this, the family had to move from place to place: Plymouth, London, Chatham. It was a large family and despite hard work, his father couldn't earn enough money. In 1823 he was arrested for debt and Charles had to start working in a factory, labelling bottles for six shillings a week. The economy eventually improved and Charles could go back to school. After leaving school, Charles started to work in a solicitor's office. He learned shorthand and started as a reporter working for the Morning Chronicle in courts of law and the House of Commons.

In 1836 his first success was published, The Pickwick Papers. This was followed by more novels: Oliver Twist (1837), Nicholas Nickleby (1838-39) and Barnaby Rudge (1841). He travelled to America later that year and aroused the hostility of the American press by supporting the abolition movement. In 1858 he divorced from his wife Catherine, who had borne him ten children.

During the 1840s his social criticism became more radical and his comedy more savage: Novels like David Copperfield (1849-50), A Tale of Two Cities (1959), Great Expectations (1860-61) only increased his fame and respect. His last novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood was never completed and was later published posthumously.

A Christmas Carol.

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, a time-honoured classic, follows Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a selfish and bitter man to a generous benefactor after he is visited by a series of ghosts.

Scrooge, having gone to sleep, is first visited in his sleep by the Ghost of Christmas Past, a phantom who enkindles in him regret of his former lack of compassion. The Ghost of Christmas Present shows Scrooge Christmas as it would unfold the next day, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come leads Scrooge through a series of scenes involving an unsympathetic creditor who turns out to be Scrooge himself.

A changed man, Scrooge shares his newfound Christmas spirit, much to the wonder of others, and in the years that follow he honours Christmas with all his heart.

A Tale of Two Cities.
Mr. Jarvis Lorry, an agent for the Franco-British banking house of Tellson & Co., brings young Lucie Manette from London to Paris to find her father. He was imprisoned in the Bastille for 18 years, but is now being kept above the wine shop of Mme. and M. Defarge until he can be taken safely back to England.
Back in England, Lucie becomes engaged to Charles Darnay, the nephew of a murdered French aristocrat much hated by the revolutionaries in France. Lucie and Charles are married and have a child. During the revolution, Charles returns to Paris to save an old family servant imprisoned by the revolutionaries. Charles, however, is seized and brought to trial. Denounced by Defarge, he is condemned for the crimes of his family against the people.
A close friend of the family, Sydney Carton, who strongly resembles Charles and secretly loves Lucie, now acts to save Charles. Through deceit, he gains entrance to the prison and has Charles carried away, while he remains behind, in his place. The Defarges also try to denounce Lucie and Dr. Manette, but they manage to escape. Lucie and Charles return to England, but Sydney Carton dies at the guillotine, choosing to sacrifice his life to secure the safety of his friends.

STEPS TO CREATE AN INTERACTIVE PRESENTATION

USING POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM.

1. Develop your general idea concentrating on how you will divide the contents into topics and how the navigation scheme will work.
2. Find the tools that you will need: images and photos, web site addresses, documents, audio and video clips.
3. Make the first slide with the title of the presentation.
4. Prepare another slide with the main contents.
5. REMEMBER: when your presentation contains links to external files, e.g. a Word document, an Excel spreadsheet or a video, you should should save these files into the same folder as your presentation so that Power Point can find the files when you want to play them.

Do they know it's Christmas?

"Do They Know It's Christmas?" is a song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1984 to raise money for relief of 1984–1985 famine in Ethiopia. The original version was produced by Midge Ure and released by Band Aid on 29 November 1984.

In late 1984, a BBC report was aired highlighting the famine that had hit the people of Ethiopia. Irish singer Bob Geldof saw the report and wanted to raise money. He called Midge Ure from Ultravox and together they quickly co-wrote the song, "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

Geldof kept a November appointment with BBC Radio 1 DJ Richard Skinner to appear on his show, but instead of discussing his new album (the original reason for his booking), he used his airtime to publicise the idea for the charity single, so by the time the musicians were recruited there was intense media interest in the subject.

Geldof put together a group called Band Aid, consisting of leading Irish and British musicians who were among the most popular of the era. The 1984 original became the biggest selling single in UK singles chart history, selling a million copies in the first week alone. It stayed at Number 1 for five weeks, becoming Christmas number one, and sold more than 3.5 million copies domestically. It remained the highest selling single in UK chart history until 1997, when Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" was released in tribute to the late Diana, Princess of Wales, which sold almost 5 million copies in Britain.

Are you familiar with these musicians?

THE INSTRUMENTS OF THE ORCHESTRA

Click on the image to meet the families of instruments.

THE MUSIC CORNER (I)

Do you remember Piggy's music lessons. Simply select the game you wish to play, and enjoy yourselves! Also watch the fun videos, or play with the interactive recorder fingering chart. Have a nice time!

This is my avatar.

Today it is January 1st. Remember your New Year's Resolutions,
and don't forget to SMILE.