The History of Tattoo

Tattoo: a tradition with different meanings.

                   Rebellion, personality, history. These can be one of the few words that can define the meaning of tattooing among us. In the context of contemporary society, individualism leads many people to make your skin the local registry of ideas, values or simple vanity. One of the most popular records we have about tattoos is the English Captain James Cook when he was trying to get in touch with the natives of Tahiti.

                   The people of that region designated the habit definitely paint the skin to "tatau", because of the noise produced by the instruments used in the manufacture of their tattoos. However, we can not say they were the first to develop such a habit. The man of Ötzi with some over 5,300 years, was the envy of any aficionado of tattoos today. On her body were found over fifty tattoos, according to some scholars, had religious meanings.

                     The practice of tattooing was also reported between the Egyptians and the Picts, an ancient civilization of northern Europe. In Brazil, several indigenous tribes bore tattoos. And the Wauja Kadiwéus are some of the indigenous peoples who used paint to express final rites of passage and reverence to some elements of nature. Despite the existence of the tattoo, this habit has not become popular on account of indigenous cultures.

                  Were the British sailors, through contact with the Polynesians who spread this practice throughout the world. Reproduction of sea beasts, skulls and vessels showed the adventures of the men who launched the sea. Since the same subjects of little financial condition or social influence, have made something popular among the tattoo ghettos, brothels and taverns frequented by the ‘scum’, ie the unemployed, street fighters, criminals and prostitutes.

                       That tone was marginal given the tattoo also meant that bodies were tattooed on the attractions guaranteed presence of so-called circus freak shows. It was only in the second half of the twentieth century that tattooing has incorporated the ideals of Western culture. His tone contesting surpassed barriers becoming a symbol of courage and personality.

                           Personal reasons, delicate and soft also entered the world of tattoos. Men and older women also tattooed their bodies today. She no longer an exclusive item of a youth culture to become an avenue of expression of subjectivity.

                                                           

What do you think about tattoos?

Do you have a tattoo? 
What is your tattoo? 

Where is your tattoo?
 or
Would you like to make a tattoo?
If yes, what would you like to  do?

                                              By Nicolly Favacho

DIFERENT KINDS OF FOOD.

KINDS OF FOOD.

Raw Food

Certain cultures highlight animal and vegetable foods in their raw state. Salads consisting of raw vegetables or fruits are common in many cuisines. Sashimi in Japanese cuisine consists of raw sliced fish or other meat, and sushi often incorporates raw fish or seafood. Steak tartare and salmon tartare are dishes made from diced or ground raw beef or salmon, mixed with various ingredients and served with baguette, brioche or frites. In Italy, carpaccio is a dish of very thin sliced raw beef, drizzled with a vinaigrette made with olive oil. A ceviche is a Latin American dish made with raw meat that is "cooked" from the highly acidic citric juice from lemons and limes along with other aromatics such as garlic.

                                              Japanese Food

 Soba and Udon- They can be eaten hot or cold. Soba noodles are made of buckwheat and thought to have originated in China. Udon noodles are made by mixing flour with salt water, then kneading, stretching, and cutting the dough into strips.

Sushi is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. The two main types of sushi are nigiri-zushi and norimaki. The nigiri type has slices of raw or cooked fish on sushi rice. Norimaki has pieces of fish and/or vegetables rolled with rice in nori (dried seaweed). People eat sushi at a sushi-ya or some prefer to eat at a kaiten sushi-ya which has plates of sushi that pass in front of the customers on a conveyor belt.

 

 

German Dish

Currywurst, a large-format fried or grilled sausage cut into thick slices and seasoned with spicy ketchup and generous amounts of curry powder, usually served with french fries — a popular snack originating in early 1950s Berlin. ) Currywurst remains one of most popular fast foods in Germany, especially in Berlin the Rhine-Ruhr area, but the Döner kebab is gaining rapidly in popularity.



Korean Dish

Samgyetang (삼계 탕): a soup made with Cornish game hens that are stuffed with ginseng, glutinous rice, jujubes, garlic, and chestnuts. The soup is traditionally eaten in the summer.

 

United State.- New Mexico

Refried beans is a dish of cooked and mashed beans and is a traditional staple of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, although each cuisine has a somewhat different approach when making the dish.

Brazil- Tapuru

It is a very common species of worm in the Amazon. Some people use the "Tapuru" as food. Some people eat the worm raw (with olive oil and lemon) or cooked. Very rich in nutrients, "Tapuru" is ideal for a healthy diet.

China- Insects

The Chinese diversify and experiment with tasty dishes with various insects that we find disgusting, but for them, are juicy. Eating fried insects is fun in China. Many insects highly nutritious, scientifically evaluated, have been cataloged. Already exceed 1,000 species edible insects, including cockroaches, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles and centipedes. Researchers want to popularize the practice of food consumption by the high nutritional value that has the bugs and also to combat hunger in the world. In the future, scientists say, the insects will be used to feed all of humanity.

 

 

 

 

 

1 - Have you ever tried any of these foods? If yes, which one?

2 - What is your favorite  kind of food? Why?

3 - If you would go to China, would you eat cockroaches, crickets, grasshoppers, beetles and centipedes?

4 - Write a different food from a country that was not spoken.

The Evolution Of Cell Phones

The cell phone is one gadget that more and more people are putting in their pockets. Though unheard of in the earlier parts of the past decade, the capability and marketability of a cell phone is making it a must have item for many.

Cell phones used to be just analog phones, with the sole purpose of providing the consumer with the capability of making and receiving voice calls while on the road. An innovation in the form of text messaging followed. Many people saw the convenience in a cheaper means of sending a short message without making a call. As messages got more and more creative in design, there were more and more additions being made to the capabilities of a cell phone. Text messages soon had the ability to make their way into email. Graphics were integrated into text messages.

It was roughly during these points when cell phones were being recognized not as status symbols, but as practical alternatives to communication. The costs of a text message were far lower than making a phone call, either through a cell phone or a regular phone. Many people resorted to sending text messages instead of literally spending a few seconds on the phone to relay a 10-second message.

 

Many companies have seen the growing significance of the cell phone in a common person's life. In addition to enhancing the communication capabilities of their products, they added so many extra features to what was already sought by the public. For example, many of these Cell phone companies made it a priority to dazzle consumers with something beyond just a black-and-white cell phone display. Suddenly there were many cell phones out in the market with colored display, making them more attractive to the public. Nowadays you can have the best screen resolution for a cell phone that will rival LCD quality.

Other enhancements followed, and these enhancements are nothing but amazing. Who would have thought that digital cameras could be integrated into cell phones? People now have the capability of having a means of communication and a point-and-shoot camera at the same time.

Who would have thought of adding an MP3 player into a cell phone? This made cell phones literal mobile entertainment systems! Then the idea of giving a cell phone the ability to access the internet was materialized. Everyone can now be contacted anywhere and can be updated with the latest news and email on the go!

As the public embrace the innovation from all these additions to their cell phones, they are now looking for devices that appeals to their fashion sense .Thus, a new craze for designer phones began. Companies started integrating visual appeal to their products, while avoiding any compromise to the enhancements that they add.

With the demands of the public being so unpredictable, who knows what will be the next generation of mobile phones ? There are definitely so many possibilities. But one thing's for sure: We're all waiting. We're all excited.

Answer these questions:

Do you like cellphones? (because some people don't...)

Do you often find yourself using some other handheld phone features than calling? if yes, what features?

Do you think you can live without a cellphone?

Is the cellphone evolution really necessary? 

By Rhenan

Top Cities to visit in the USA

 American Dream

      When we think about the USA a lot of images come to our minds: The statue of Liberty, Disney world, Broadway, Central Park, Hollywood, The White House and so on. The USA are the third largest country in the world has many amazing cities and plenty of natural attractions to see. There are a huge number of unique and beautiful cities in America that absolutely worth the trip. We, students of English, have this wish of visiting America, the land of opportunity. We do all we can to make this dream come true, at least, in the end of the course: we save (a lot of) money, get a passport, try to get the visa, buy some fancy clothes, save more money. But all of this is worth because only who visited the USA knows what it’s like to be in America. Here, I list some interesting and famous cities to visit there. Take a look and choose your city.

New York

      I think everybody would agree that New York is one of the most fascinating cities not only in the USA but in the entire world. What makes it so fascinating? First, of course, its architecture with a hundred of buildings like The Empire State – Manhattan skyline is absolutely incredible. Second, its multicultural personality – New York is a true melting pot of ethnicities and cultures. You can find many restaurants, the best hotels, museums and theaters concentrated in such a small land which is Manhattan. Besides this, New York is known as a city with many landmarks for all kind of tourists: the Central Park, a public greenspace and park in the heart of Manhattan; The statue of Liberty, a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island; Broadway which is famous as the pinnacle of the American Theater; The Time Square and many other places. Besides Manhattan, there are four other boroughs in New York with plenty of things to do and to see.

Washington DC

      The city is particularly glorious in spring, when its many gardens and park are in bloom. While visiting the White House, take the White House Garden tour and view the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden and Rose Garden – they are absolutely splendid. Sightseeing in Washington DC wouldn’t cost much – most of Washington DC museums and memorials are free. Take a ride to the top of the Washington Monument to see spectacular views of the city and surroundings. Stroll cobblestone streets of Georgetown, the city’s most beautiful neighborhood with great restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and shops.

Miami

     America’s Riviera with 10 miles of wide white sandy beaches, delightful art deco architecture, trendy hotels, fancy restaurants and hot party scene – this is Miami. Plus, a huge Latin American cultural inheritance – in some Miami neighborhoods you could easily forget that you are in the United States. If you don’t have a chance to go to Cuba, a short trip to Little Havana in Miami could give you a little glimpse of the Caribbean jewel: aroma of Cuban coffee and cigars, pulsating Cuban music, art and craft, very authentic restaurants and colorful storefronts.

Orlando

     Orlando being home to the largest amusement park in the world has to be on this list of cities to visit in America. Walt Disney World is the most visited recreational resort in the world, and don’t be mistaken it is not only for children, adults have plenty of fun in Disney World as well. Besides famous Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and SeaWorld, Orlando offers plenty of different entertainment, great dining and even museums – the most comprehensive collection of Tiffany art is in Charles Hosmer Morse Museum in Orlando.

Los Angeles

      Hollywood and Beverly Hills, Malibu and Sunset Boulevard – these places are famous all around the world. Hollywood is known as the center of movie studios and the residence of the American movie stars. Who wouldn’t like to know where the masons of the famous celebrities are in Hollywood and take a ride on the Sunset Boulevard or watch the sunset on Malibu beach with a glass of California Pinot? If you’ve never done it, you should! Besides famous attractions and intensive nightlife, Los Angeles has great surroundings to explore. Just take a road trip to Santa Barbara and you’ll witness a breathtaking beauty of South California.

What is the most beautiful city in the United States?

Which city in America would you like to visit? Why?

Is there another city that you want to know? Which one?

Share with us your plans to travel to the United States!!

by Alexandre Ferreira