Debate: King's Speech vs. Social Network
http://blog.moviefone.com/2011/02/16/oscars-movie-club-kings-speech-social-network
CNN VIDEO: 2011 Oscars Nominations and Oscar Lobbying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_fk2PlhuQk
The Official Oscar Web Site
http://oscar.go.com/#category_foreign-language-film
Moviefone.com Oscars Predictions and Commentary
http://www.moviefone.com/oscars-academy-awards/features/oscar-predictions
Hello, my name is Alex. I am an English learner and teacher. I created this blog as a space where I can share ideas about English learning and useful resources for helping other learners.
quarta-feira, 16 de fevereiro de 2011
terça-feira, 8 de fevereiro de 2011
Prime 3: Animals
Edgar Allan Poe - The Raven
Text and voice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wj1DRQs9AQ&feature=related
Movie version:
Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NaEMeSqtYQ&feature=related
Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe3IN8i-eho&feature=related
Is a Rabbit the Right Pet for You? A Video by the Marin Humane Society
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YuUhO42yG0
The Health Benefits of Pets / Dr. Edward Creagan of the Mayo Clinic shares his perspective.
http://www.deltasociety.org/Page.aspx?pid=642
Discovery Channel Video: Pets and People
http://discoveryhealthcme.discovery.com/beyond/miniPlayer.html?playerId=1670048703
Humane Society video: Cruelty Free Shopping
http://humanesociety.org/video/index.html?fr_chl=f42e3359c059f99def5af7a100609330b265f915&fr_story=230c250a6719ed072407ae877d7548fe5b2f3eb3&rf=cs
Text and voice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wj1DRQs9AQ&feature=related
Movie version:
Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NaEMeSqtYQ&feature=related
Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe3IN8i-eho&feature=related
Is a Rabbit the Right Pet for You? A Video by the Marin Humane Society
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YuUhO42yG0
The Health Benefits of Pets / Dr. Edward Creagan of the Mayo Clinic shares his perspective.
http://www.deltasociety.org/Page.aspx?pid=642
Discovery Channel Video: Pets and People
http://discoveryhealthcme.discovery.com/beyond/miniPlayer.html?playerId=1670048703
Humane Society video: Cruelty Free Shopping
http://humanesociety.org/video/index.html?fr_chl=f42e3359c059f99def5af7a100609330b265f915&fr_story=230c250a6719ed072407ae877d7548fe5b2f3eb3&rf=cs
segunda-feira, 7 de fevereiro de 2011
Legal English: Health Care Reform
The Florida District Court Ruling: http://graphics8.nytimes.com/packages/pdf/national/20110131VINSON_HEALTH.pdf
http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/announcements/documents/10cv91doc151.pdf
All filings in this case:
http://dockets.justia.com/docket/florida/flndce/3:2010cv00091/57507/
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The Law:
Public Law 111 - 148 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-111publ148/pdf/PLAW-111publ148.pdf
Public Law 111 - 152 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-111publ152/pdf/PLAW-111publ152.pdf
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NPR Health Care Reform Challenge / Florida Case
http://www.npr.org/2011/02/01/133395324/Florida-Judge-Strikes-Down-Health-Care-Overhaul
PBS Newshour / As Health Reform Challenges Proceed, States Face Big Decisions
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june11/healthcare_02-02.html
Wall Street Journal LAW: Judge Rejects Health Law
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703439504576116361022463224.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read#articleTabs%3Darticle
Bloomberg coverage:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-01/health-care-law-goes-to-appeals-courts-as-states-differ-on-statute-s-scope.html
The Commerce Clause: http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/commerce_clause
How about severability?
http://www.dorfonlaw.org/2010/09/severabilitys-double-edged-sword.html
Justice Department Health Care Reform Page:
http://www.justice.gov/healthcare/
In 2010
Newshour: Health Reform Law Faces Fresh Legal, Political Obstacles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSGAivO6bX8
Newshour: Virginia vs. ObamaCare; the judge's ruling (pt. 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SujJKvU9c-k
The Virginia Decision: http://documents.nytimes.com/health-care-law-ruled-unconstitutional?ref=policy
http://www.flnd.uscourts.gov/announcements/documents/10cv91doc151.pdf
All filings in this case:
http://dockets.justia.com/docket/florida/flndce/3:2010cv00091/57507/
*************************************************************************
The Law:
Public Law 111 - 148 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-111publ148/pdf/PLAW-111publ148.pdf
Public Law 111 - 152 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-111publ152/pdf/PLAW-111publ152.pdf
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NPR Health Care Reform Challenge / Florida Case
http://www.npr.org/2011/02/01/133395324/Florida-Judge-Strikes-Down-Health-Care-Overhaul
PBS Newshour / As Health Reform Challenges Proceed, States Face Big Decisions
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/jan-june11/healthcare_02-02.html
Wall Street Journal LAW: Judge Rejects Health Law
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703439504576116361022463224.html?mod=WSJ_hp_mostpop_read#articleTabs%3Darticle
Bloomberg coverage:
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-02-01/health-care-law-goes-to-appeals-courts-as-states-differ-on-statute-s-scope.html
The Commerce Clause: http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/commerce_clause
How about severability?
http://www.dorfonlaw.org/2010/09/severabilitys-double-edged-sword.html
Justice Department Health Care Reform Page:
http://www.justice.gov/healthcare/
In 2010
Newshour: Health Reform Law Faces Fresh Legal, Political Obstacles
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSGAivO6bX8
Newshour: Virginia vs. ObamaCare; the judge's ruling (pt. 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SujJKvU9c-k
The Virginia Decision: http://documents.nytimes.com/health-care-law-ruled-unconstitutional?ref=policy
quarta-feira, 1 de dezembro de 2010
Legal English: Criminal Procedure Review
Complete the statements using the words given:
__________ each have their own criminal codes, defining types of conduct that constitute crimes. GOVERNMENTS
While state constitutions and procedural rules may increase the protection afforded to criminal defendants, they may not __________ CONSTITUTION
The U.S. Constitution, the Federal Rules and the federal court system's interpretations of both provide guidance and procedural canons that law enforcement must follow. Failure to follow such procedure may result in __________ EVIDENCE/SUSPECT
__________ requires police to make criminal defendants aware of their rights prior to the defendant making any statements if the government intends to use those statements as evidence against the defendant. PROCESS
Law enforcement also must abide by the confines of the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits the government from performing __________ UNREASONABLE
In order to avoid illegally searching or seizing the property of a suspect, law enforcement personnel typically obtain __________ SEARCH
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees criminal defendants the right to __________ SPEEDY
The criminal justice system provides for an impartial jury by permitting both sides to utilize __________ during jury selection. CHALLENGES
Due Process requires that criminal defendants receive __________, and it further commands that defendants have the right to __________ FAIR/WITNESSES
The Fifth Amendment, through the Double Jeopardy Clause prohibits states from __________ FACTS
Trying to avoid convicting an innocent defendant at all costs, the law only permits the prosecution to overcome the defendant's presumption of innocence if they can show __________ DOUBT
Once a trial begins, the U.S. Constitution affords further rights to criminal defendants. One such right includes the right to __________ WITNESSES
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a defendant the right to __________ COUNSEL
At all times during the trial, the defendant enjoys a right of not having to __________ SELF
Put the stages of criminal trial in order:
(_____) PRE-TRIAL HEARING
(_____) BAIL
(_____) SENTENCING
(_____) PRELIMINARY HEARING
(_____) ARRAIGNMENT
(_____) TRIAL
__________ each have their own criminal codes, defining types of conduct that constitute crimes. GOVERNMENTS
While state constitutions and procedural rules may increase the protection afforded to criminal defendants, they may not __________ CONSTITUTION
The U.S. Constitution, the Federal Rules and the federal court system's interpretations of both provide guidance and procedural canons that law enforcement must follow. Failure to follow such procedure may result in __________ EVIDENCE/SUSPECT
__________ requires police to make criminal defendants aware of their rights prior to the defendant making any statements if the government intends to use those statements as evidence against the defendant. PROCESS
Law enforcement also must abide by the confines of the Fourth Amendment, which prohibits the government from performing __________ UNREASONABLE
In order to avoid illegally searching or seizing the property of a suspect, law enforcement personnel typically obtain __________ SEARCH
The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees criminal defendants the right to __________ SPEEDY
The criminal justice system provides for an impartial jury by permitting both sides to utilize __________ during jury selection. CHALLENGES
Due Process requires that criminal defendants receive __________, and it further commands that defendants have the right to __________ FAIR/WITNESSES
The Fifth Amendment, through the Double Jeopardy Clause prohibits states from __________ FACTS
Trying to avoid convicting an innocent defendant at all costs, the law only permits the prosecution to overcome the defendant's presumption of innocence if they can show __________ DOUBT
Once a trial begins, the U.S. Constitution affords further rights to criminal defendants. One such right includes the right to __________ WITNESSES
The Sixth Amendment guarantees a defendant the right to __________ COUNSEL
At all times during the trial, the defendant enjoys a right of not having to __________ SELF
Put the stages of criminal trial in order:
(_____) PRE-TRIAL HEARING
(_____) BAIL
(_____) SENTENCING
(_____) PRELIMINARY HEARING
(_____) ARRAIGNMENT
(_____) TRIAL
segunda-feira, 29 de novembro de 2010
Legal English: American Needle Vocab.
NFLP ______________ an exclusive license to ____________ Reebok International Ltd. to produce and sell trademarked headwear for all 32 teams. When ___________’s license was not renewed, it filed this ___________ alleging that the agreements between respondents violated the Sherman Act, §1 of which makes “[e]very contract, combination . . . or, conspiracy, in restraint of trade” illegal. Respondents answered that they were incapable of ___________ within§1’s meaning because the NFL and its teams are, in antitrust law ___________, a single entity with respect to the conduct challenged. The District Court granted respondents ___________ judgment, and the Seventh Circuit ________________.
respondent - petitioner – granted – restraint - action - jargon - affirmed - conspiring - entity - summary
Held: The alleged ____________ related to licensing of _______________ property constitutes _____________ action that is not ________________ beyond §1’s coverage. Pp. 4–20.
(a) The meaning of “contract, combination . . . , or, conspiracy” in §1 of the Sherman Act is ______________ by the Act’s “ ‘basic distinction between concerted and independent action.’ ”
concerted - informed - conduct - intellectual – categorically
“[c]oncerted activity ______________ is fraught with _______________ risk” _____________ as it “_________________ the marketplace of independent centers of ____________________ that competition assumes and demands,”
insofar - anticompetitive - inherently - decisionmaking - deprives
…less risk of ______________ a firm’s necessary conduct and leaves courts to examine only _______________ agreements. An arrangement must therefore _____________ concerted action in order to be a “contract, combination . . . or, conspiracy” under §1. Pp. 4–6.
discrete - deterring - embody
In determining whether there is concerted action under §1, the Court has ___________ formalistic distinctions, such as whether the alleged conspirators are legally distinct ____________, in favor of a ______________consideration of how they actually operate. The Court has repeatedly found instances in which members of a legally single entity ______________§1 when the entity was controlled by a group of competitors and served, in essence, as a _____________ for ongoing concerted activity. See, e.g., United States v. Sealy, Inc., 388 U. S. 350, 352–356. Conversely, the Court has found that although the entities may be “separate” for purposes of incorporation or formal title, if they are controlled by a single center of ________________ and they control a single _______________ of economic power, an agreement between them does not constitute a “contract, combination . . . or, conspiracy.”
entities - conversely - eschewed - vehicle - aggregation - decisionmaking - functional - violated
respondent - petitioner – granted – restraint - action - jargon - affirmed - conspiring - entity - summary
Held: The alleged ____________ related to licensing of _______________ property constitutes _____________ action that is not ________________ beyond §1’s coverage. Pp. 4–20.
(a) The meaning of “contract, combination . . . , or, conspiracy” in §1 of the Sherman Act is ______________ by the Act’s “ ‘basic distinction between concerted and independent action.’ ”
concerted - informed - conduct - intellectual – categorically
“[c]oncerted activity ______________ is fraught with _______________ risk” _____________ as it “_________________ the marketplace of independent centers of ____________________ that competition assumes and demands,”
insofar - anticompetitive - inherently - decisionmaking - deprives
…less risk of ______________ a firm’s necessary conduct and leaves courts to examine only _______________ agreements. An arrangement must therefore _____________ concerted action in order to be a “contract, combination . . . or, conspiracy” under §1. Pp. 4–6.
discrete - deterring - embody
In determining whether there is concerted action under §1, the Court has ___________ formalistic distinctions, such as whether the alleged conspirators are legally distinct ____________, in favor of a ______________consideration of how they actually operate. The Court has repeatedly found instances in which members of a legally single entity ______________§1 when the entity was controlled by a group of competitors and served, in essence, as a _____________ for ongoing concerted activity. See, e.g., United States v. Sealy, Inc., 388 U. S. 350, 352–356. Conversely, the Court has found that although the entities may be “separate” for purposes of incorporation or formal title, if they are controlled by a single center of ________________ and they control a single _______________ of economic power, an agreement between them does not constitute a “contract, combination . . . or, conspiracy.”
entities - conversely - eschewed - vehicle - aggregation - decisionmaking - functional - violated
sábado, 27 de novembro de 2010
Prime 7: Laughter Therapy
Laughter Yoga CNN Report:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eB3ISAYE-I
Laughter Yoga In Cancer Hospital Chicago U.S.A:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neDB4I93EZI&feature=related
What Is Laughter Yoga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vGtkxmlfx8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eB3ISAYE-I
Laughter Yoga In Cancer Hospital Chicago U.S.A:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neDB4I93EZI&feature=related
What Is Laughter Yoga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vGtkxmlfx8
sexta-feira, 19 de novembro de 2010
Translation: Humor
Little Johnny: http://www.jokes.com/funny/little%2Bjohnny/little-johnny----nickels-and-dimes
Joaozinho: http://www.piadasnet.com/piada909joaozinho.htm
Loira: http://boaspiadas.blogspot.com/2006/03/loira-no-avio.html
Blond: http://www.coolblondejokes.com/DumbJokes/GameOfIntelligence.shtml
Cartoons (English):
http://www.google.com.br/images?hl=pt-BR&biw=1362&bih=588&rlz=1R2SNNT_pt-BRBR381&q=jokes&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=0W7mTI3YI4K8lQexscmnCw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CE4QsAQwAw
Cartoons (Portuguese):
http://www.google.com.br/images?um=1&hl=pt-BR&biw=1362&bih=588&rlz=1R2SNNT_pt-BRBR381&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=piadas&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW4ZgPewSPA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzHBszZn6uo
Joaozinho: http://www.piadasnet.com/piada909joaozinho.htm
Loira: http://boaspiadas.blogspot.com/2006/03/loira-no-avio.html
Blond: http://www.coolblondejokes.com/DumbJokes/GameOfIntelligence.shtml
Cartoons (English):
http://www.google.com.br/images?hl=pt-BR&biw=1362&bih=588&rlz=1R2SNNT_pt-BRBR381&q=jokes&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=univ&ei=0W7mTI3YI4K8lQexscmnCw&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&ct=title&resnum=4&ved=0CE4QsAQwAw
Cartoons (Portuguese):
http://www.google.com.br/images?um=1&hl=pt-BR&biw=1362&bih=588&rlz=1R2SNNT_pt-BRBR381&tbs=isch%3A1&sa=1&q=piadas&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW4ZgPewSPA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzHBszZn6uo
Assinar:
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