Archive for December, 2009
Did you know… Posted by Rachel on Dec 10, 2009
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A Hollywood Heist Posted by Rachel on Dec 9, 2009
The BBC reported this week that robbers pulled off an ingenious heist in Sao Paulo on Sunday, taking advantage of an afternoon of big soccer games to steal US$6 million. Robbers dug an 100 meter-long tunnel under a cash delivery firm building, which took four months to achieve. They rented a place near the building…
Brazilian Twin Town Posted by Rachel on Dec 8, 2009
Last month, National Geographic did a special episode about Cândido Godói, Brazil, a small town in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. The town, which is occupied by descendants of German immigrants, many of whom still speak German, has one of the highest incidences of twins in the world. The special focused on a…
Flamengo Wins Brazilian Championship Posted by Rachel on Dec 7, 2009
On Sunday, Rio de Janeiro’s ever popular Flamengo took the Brazilian Championship (known as the Brasileirão, or the Campeonato Brasileiro), making it a six-time champion (though one of those wins is disputed, even by flamenguistas themselves. Flamengo beat Grêmio 2 to 1 at Maracanã Stadium. Watch highlights from the game below! Bonus points: how do…
Language Learner Types Posted by Rachel on Dec 4, 2009
For today’s interactive feature, the question is: what type of language learner are you? There are four types: meaning-oriented, or relational approach theory-oriented, or analytic approach solution-oriented, or structural approach activity-oriented, or energetic approach What’s your type? How do you pick up a language? What learning styles do you prefer? Leave a comment!
Coin saves Brazilian woman’s life Posted by Rachel on Dec 3, 2009
Yesterday, O Globo reported that a young woman’s life was spared because of a R$1 coin tucked under her clothes. Luciana Duarte de Sousa broke up with her boyfriend of a year, who didn’t take the news very well. He followed her, pulled out a gun, and shot her at point-blank range. Incredibly, the bullet…
Baby Manatee Rescued in Amazônia Posted by Rachel on Dec 2, 2009
An orphaned baby manatee was rescued in Amazônia this week. It was found tied to a piece of wood floating in the river, and was taken in by Inpa, an Amazon research institute. They determined the manatee was a three month-old female that weighs 12 kilos. According to locals, the baby’s mother was killed, and…