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The sound of LOVE!
More than frequently I find myself puzzled at the wonders of life and this reminds me how I should not take things for granted, even the most basic ones. The gift of hearing, seeing and speaking was not granted to all of us. Lately, BIRD GEI has had the privilege of working with people with… Read More
BIRD GEI: Pesquisa de Proficiência em Inglês no Brasil – 2011 Geração X vs. Y
A BIRD GEI | Consultoria e Gestão de Idiomas está divulgando a 7ª Pesquisa de Produtividade no Aprendizado de Idiomas no Brasil. Acompanhamos anualmente anualmente o desempenho, indicadores e resultados de aproximadamente 3.000 funcionários com cursos de idiomas patrocinados pelas mais diversas empresas e divulga os resultados sobre a produtividade do aprendizado de idiomas periodicamente. Estas pesquisas… Read More
Research confirms: strawberries protect stomach from alcohol
Strawberries are good for you but having them in a cocktail may make them even healthier, a study suggests. A team of Italian, Serbian and Spanish researchers confirmed the protective effect of strawberries in the stomach of a mammal affected by alcohol, said on Monday the University of Granada, who participated in this study. A… Read More
Confusing words: Everyday and Every day
Everyday Everyday is an adjective that means commonplace, ordinary, or normal. ~ These shoes are great for everyday wear ~ You shouldn’t wear an everyday outfit to the wedding ~ Don’t use the everyday dishes – it’s a special occasion Every day Every day means “each day.” ~ I go to the park every day… Read More
Confusing words: Complement and Compliment
Complement is a verb, which means to make something seem better or more attractive when combined. For example: “The colours blue and green complement each other perfectly.” Compliment is a noun, which means a remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect. For example: “It was the nicest compliment anyone had ever paid me.” Tip! Having… Read More
Law? What law? Rules nobody obeys
You Need A License To Sell Anything (Including Lemonade) Welcome to modern-day bureaucracy, where, outside of breathing (for now), little gets done without a piece of legal paper allowing you to do so. And, if you love going by the books, this means shutting down everything that is being run without permission, including those adorable… Read More
How three words make the whole difference
Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship. I’LL BE THERE – Being there for another… Read More
Confusing words: Overtake Takeover Take Over
o·ver·take, oʊ vərˈteɪk/ Show Spelled [oh-ver-teyk] verb, -took, -tak·en, -tak·ing. verb (used with object) 1. to catch up with in traveling or pursuit; draw even with: By taking a cab to the next town, we managed to overtake and board the train. 2. to catch up with and pass, as in a race; move by:… Read More
The Disease of Kings? Nah!
Why is it that some diseases evoke laughter instead of sympathy? The problem is that gout is widely misperceived as a self-inflicted disease that affects only the upper classes. It has been referred to, maybe a touch inaccurately, as “The disease of kings and the king of diseases.” English caricaturists like William Hogarth, George Cruikshank… Read More
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