Nothing is original...

Shine by Newsboys

Dull as dirt
you can't assert
the kinda light that might persuade
a strict dictator to retire
fire the army,
teach the poor origami
the truth is in
the proof is when you hear your heart start asking
What's my motivation?
And try as you may
there isn't a way
to explain the kinda change
that would make an eskimo renounce fur
that would make a vegetarian barbeque hamster
unless you can trace this about-face to a certain sign

shine
make em wonder whatcha got
make em wish that they were not
on the outside looking bored
shine
let it shine before all men
let em see good works and then
let em glorify the lord

Out of the shaker and onto the plate
it isn't karma it sure ain't fate
that would make a deadhead sell his van
that would make a schizophrenic turn in his crayons
Oprah freaks
and science seeks
a rationale that shall excuse this strange behavior
when you let it shine
you will inspire the kind of entire turnaround
that would make a bouncer take ballet
even bouncers who arent happy
but out of the glare
with nowhere to turn
you ain't gonna learn it on "What's my Line?"

Shine
make em wonder whatcha got
make em wish that they were not
on the outside looking bored
shine
let it shine before all men
let em see good works and then
let em glorify the lord

'Oldest English words' identified

Some of the oldest words in the English and other Indo-European languages have been identified, scientists believe.

Reading University researchers say "I", "we", "two" and "three" are among the oldest in use - "one" came along later.

Using a computer model, the team analysed the rate of change of words and say they can predict which are likely to become extinct.

"Squeeze", "guts", "stick" and "bad" are among those that they believe will become obsolete first.

The researchers' computer program catalogues how modern Indo-European words have changed through the ages, and enables students to type in any date and see which words were in at the time.

It is also able to look forward and predict how words are likely to change in the future.

Using the program, the researchers found that words that are used most commonly - or have very precise meanings - tend to be the oldest and most long-lasting.


source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7911645.stm

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Curriculum

Gutemberg Raposo

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Certifications

Sebrae: certification in “Treinamento gerencial básico” (Basic Management Training) - 17h – Dec. 02-06-/2003 - PA

Sebrae: certification in “Contabilidade para não contadores” (Accountancy for non-accountants) – 16h – 13-14/12/2003 - PA

Sebrae: certification in “Atendendo com qualidade” (Quality Attendance) 16h – Dec. 07-08/2002 - PA

United Nations, Sebra & Brasil ABC : Certification in the Empretec workshop – May 03-11/2003 - PA

- Professional Preparation

Universidade Federal do Tocantins: certification in “Avaliação institucional: desafios e Perspectivas” (Institutional Evaluation: challenges and perspectives) 4h – Apr. 23/2006 – TO

Universidade Federal do Tocantins: certification in II “Colóquio de Letras” as participant and panel presenter (Letras Coloquium) 60h – Sept. 04-06/2006 - TO

BRAZ-TESOL: certification in “Teaching, Learning, Leading” July 8-11/2006 DF

APLITINS – certification in “How to construct our knowledge” 20h – Sept. 21-22/2007 - TO

CNA Teaching Conference: certification in “Learning to teach, teaching to learn” Jan. 21-24/2008 - SP

Education Background

Graduation: Letras Portuguese – English, Brazilian, Portuguese, British and American Literature.

Research Projects: “
- Para além da ágora, interações no pátio (kë)” Estudos linguageiros (Lingüísticos e discursivos) sobre o discurso de ritos Krahô. (Language study about the Kraho speech rites.) http://www.krahoproject.blogspot.com/

- A utilização da Internet no Ensino de Inglês. (Teaching English by using Internet) http://englishprojectuft.blogspot.com/

Special Skills

I read, write, understand and speak very well in: English & Spanish

I read and understand, but not very well: French

I understand very much about computer softwares, but I’m not a professional.

Teaching experiences

As a young teacher I am very active in class. I use the most modern methodology which is “communicative approach” http://www.sk.com.br/sk-comm.html . Every semester I have a new project to work with my students. Last semester we used blogs in order of working with the abilities of reading and writing. This semester I intend not to add the other two abilities (speaking & listening) by using skype. In short, I’m flexible and receptive to new ideas and ways to establish the dialog.

Job experiences

CNA – Instituto de Idiomas www.cna.com.br
Since 2006/2

Wizard –Instituto de Idiomas www.wizard.com.br
During 2006/1

ULBRA-Instituto de Línguas Av. Teotônio Segurado s/n
Along 2006/1-2

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