Watch this bit of Democratic Senator Barack Obama, making his first speech as President-elect of the United States after defeating rival John McCain. Pay attention to his tone of voice, choice of words, body language and other details that render charisma and an image of leadership. Do you find any differences and similarities with our local political leaders?
30-jun-2009
25-jun-2009
Friends
The cast of Friends is interviewed before the end of the show. Enjoy.
Etiquetas:
Friends,
Upper Intermediate
24-jun-2009
The Dog Whisperer
Cesar Millan, a well-known dog trainer also known as "the Dog Whisperer", visits some clients to see what seems to be the problem with their dog. Enjoy.
Etiquetas:
Dogs,
Intermediate,
Pets,
Upper Intermediate
Advice before getting a dog... for Mr. Obama!
Mr. Cesar Millan, a very well-known dog trainer --also known as "the dog whisperer"-- gives five tips to the Obama Family before they adopt a dog and head to the White House. Listen to his advice.
Etiquetas:
Dogs,
Intermediate,
Pets,
Upper Intermediate
16-jun-2009
Artificial islands
The World Islands, are a collection of man-made islands shaped into the continents of the world, located off the coast of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. It will consist of 300 small private artificial islands divided into four categories - private homes, estate homes, dream resorts, and community islands. Take a look!
10-jun-2009
Crop circles in England
A few days ago, a crop pattern appeared in a field in England. What follows is the newpaper article:
"The vast pattern appeared in the field last week and experts are claiming it to be the first of its kind in the world.
Karen Alexander, a crop circle expert, said: "We have seen butterfly and bird patterns in the past, but this is the first jellyfish crop circle in the world.
"It is absolutely huge - roughly three times the size of most crop patterns and extremely interesting. People have been aghast at the size of it. It is a complete monster.
"We are looking into the meaning of it, but at present it just seems to have appeared out of nowhere."
Crop circle theorists known as 'croppies' - believe the patterns are created by UFOs during nocturnal visits, or caused by natural phenomena such as unusual forms of lightning striking the earth.
But it has been proven the patterns can be easily created artists.
Last year a crop circle described as the most complex ever to seen in Britain was discovered in a barley field in Wiltshire.
The formation, measuring 150ft in diameter, was a coded image representing the first 10 digits, 3.141592654, of pi.
Michael Reed, an astrophysicist, said: "The tenth digit has even been correctly rounded up. The little dot near the centre is the decimal point.
"The code is based on 10 angular segments with the radial jumps being the indicator of each segment.
"Starting at the centre and counting the number of one-tenth segments in each section contained by the change in radius clearly shows the values of the first 10 digits in the value of pi."
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5427512/600ft-jellyfish-crop-circle-found-in-Oxfordshire-field.html)
Watch the video showing the huge shellyfish. Enjoy!
"The vast pattern appeared in the field last week and experts are claiming it to be the first of its kind in the world.
Karen Alexander, a crop circle expert, said: "We have seen butterfly and bird patterns in the past, but this is the first jellyfish crop circle in the world.
"It is absolutely huge - roughly three times the size of most crop patterns and extremely interesting. People have been aghast at the size of it. It is a complete monster.
"We are looking into the meaning of it, but at present it just seems to have appeared out of nowhere."
Crop circle theorists known as 'croppies' - believe the patterns are created by UFOs during nocturnal visits, or caused by natural phenomena such as unusual forms of lightning striking the earth.
But it has been proven the patterns can be easily created artists.
Last year a crop circle described as the most complex ever to seen in Britain was discovered in a barley field in Wiltshire.
The formation, measuring 150ft in diameter, was a coded image representing the first 10 digits, 3.141592654, of pi.
Michael Reed, an astrophysicist, said: "The tenth digit has even been correctly rounded up. The little dot near the centre is the decimal point.
"The code is based on 10 angular segments with the radial jumps being the indicator of each segment.
"Starting at the centre and counting the number of one-tenth segments in each section contained by the change in radius clearly shows the values of the first 10 digits in the value of pi."
(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/5427512/600ft-jellyfish-crop-circle-found-in-Oxfordshire-field.html)
Watch the video showing the huge shellyfish. Enjoy!
Etiquetas:
Intermediate,
UFO,
Upper Intermediate
02-jun-2009
Cheating spouses
Imagine that you're dining at a fancy restaurant, when suddenly, across the room, you see something that makes you do a double take. You see your good friend's significant other with a complete stranger ... and it's clear that dessert isn't the only thing on their minds... Would you tell your wronged friend? Watch this program on this controversial issue. Enjoy!
Etiquetas:
Advanced,
cheating,
debate,
Upper Intermediate
26-mar-2009
Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas can be a fickle flower, but good care can bring fantastic blooms. They are also great for drying. If you like gardening, you will enjoy this video with some tips to have a very nice garden.
Etiquetas:
Advanced,
gardening,
Upper Intermediate
14-mar-2009
Lost generation. Lost generation?
Enjoy this very interesting video. A different way of expressing ideas depending on how you word them.
17-dic-2008
Parkour: Extreme discipline
Is this a sport, a way to make contact with your environment, or just a crazy discipline? Watch these people practising Parkour or free running.
Etiquetas:
parkour,
sports,
Upper Intermediate
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