Festival Latino Americano de Video

You only have a night and a day left to check it out, but here's a link to info on the film festival I mentioned in class (Thursday, Language I):

http://deltiempodelcubomagico.blogspot.com/2009/09/flvr.html

More to come soon about the online version of Apples to Apples... including a link to the template (so you can design your own Argentine cards!). I'm pumped.

This is a video about eating disorders

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSqtVDIwnHo

"Los Cafres" last concert in Rosario

Everyone who likes Reggae music knows "Los Cafres" and also knows that all the concerts are unique and marvellous. It's also well-know that there is a great difference between listening to them in a live concert tan in a CD.

It’s well-worth to stress the excellent performance of the trumpet player and, of course, of Guillermo Bonetto, the vocalist, who since the band was created in 1987, in every show he passes on a lot of feelings only through his songs and voice.

In the last concert in Rosario they made wonderful covers of Bob Marley’s songs, and sang the best songs of all their CDs. that show exceeded all expectations. When I was there I felt like I was in another planet or something like that.

So, if you like Reggae music, go and see them. They will wonder you.

Don't think twice

Have you ever heard Oasis in a live performance?. If you don't, don't miss last show they're giving next week at River Plate Stadium after their tour in our contry.



The British band Oasis was formed in 1991 in Manchester. Liam Gallagher, who is the leader of the band, composes the songs. This group, has recorded 8 albums and has sold more than 50 millons of copies all around the world in the last five years.



As the show begun the crowd at River started to shout and jump in the darkness. Suddenly, the lights switched on and Liam was on the stage singing his first hit "Don't go away". Both the performance with fireworks and special effects, and, the sound were amazig. The sound quality was so high that I could follow the lyrics of each song!



Nevertheless, I must admit that the show was shorter than their last one in Argentina. Moreover, the band didn't seem to be very pleased with the audience during the concert.



To sum up, I really recommend you this fantastic and incredible international performance in which you can enjoy the best music while you improve your English. So; if I were you, I wouldn't wait to buy my ticket!

The teenagers + Discos + Alcohol

I have chosen to comment on this article because I think it´s worrying how teenagers loose control of themselves when they go to discos and drink too much alcohol.
I´ve read on El Dia newspaper that the last weekend three people were send to hospital after violent riots which have taken place in different discos in La Plata, Province of Buenos Aires.
The first event happened at noon last Saturday at a famous disco and ended in one of the most crowded avenues of the city, resulting in two injured teens.
According to the news, there were twenty minutes of punches, kicks and runs at the exit of the disco registered by a security camara. Then they continue fighting in the middle of the avenue dangerously avoiding the cars which were passing through.
One of the injured is still at the hospital while the other has scaped!
The second event was in other disco of the same city. A security guard was severely hit on his head and face after he didn´t allowed ten young rugbiers to get into it due to he suspected they were drunk. The aggressors were send to prison.

Review: "P.S I love you"

"P.S I love you" is an American drama, directed by Richard Lagravenese. It is set in the lower east side of Manhattan. The main characters are Holly, played by Hilary Swank, and Gerry, played by Gerard Butter.





In the film, they are a happily married couple. The story begins with a dramatic climax when Gerry is diagnosed a terminal brain tumor. Knowing he only has a short time to live, Gerry writes Holly a series of letter that will help her cope with grief and will accompany her in her new future. Besides, he always sings off each letter with the phrase: "P.S I love you"

Despite the fact that Holly's mother and friends think these humorous messages are keeping Holly bound to the past, the truth is that she learns to enjoy life again after the death of her husband.

This is definitely a chick flick that will make you not only cry but also laugh. Gerard was excellent in his part and Hilary did a fine job as well. She makes you feel her pain. Her acting is outstanding. You shold definitely see it!





In my personal opinion it is the best romantic comedy in a very long time because of its originality and the touching story.





Florencia Di Martino

Singapore!!!

I chose an article about Singapore, in which the author explains that this place has a stunning landscape which can take your breath away. Every block has trees and flowers, and the island's entire east coast is a string of parks and beaches.

No litter mars a walk through Singapore's streets, because a litterbug must pay a fine and undergo counselling.

People who live in Singapore believe taht the government loves to make rules. The walls of buildings are plastered with rules, telling people what they can't do and how much they have to pay if they dare to try it. The fines represent considerably more than a slap on the wrist, and they're enforced often enough to make miscreants think twice.

To conclude, the Prime Minister was interviewed about the rules and fines in Singapore and said that he hope to move into a position where people don't need to have all those fines put up.