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Frases Famosas: Jimmy Carter

menos de 1 minuto Because we are now running out of gas and oil, we must prepare quickly for a third change, to strict conservation and to the use of coal and permanent renewable energy sources, like solar power. Jimmy Carter, televised speech, April 18, 1977 Cf. Phrasal Verbs: RUN OUT OF Cf. “GAS” é “gás” ou “gasolina”? Cf. Falsos Cognatos: OIL Cf. Falsos Cognatos: PETROL James Earl “Jimmy” Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th Continue lendo

Frases: Steve Jobs

menos de 1 minuto No one wants to die. Even people who want to go to heaven don’t want to die to get there. And yet death is the destination we all share. No one has ever escaped it. And that is as it should be, because Death is very likely the single best invention of Life. It is Life’s change agent. It clears out the old to make way for the new. Steve Jobs Cf. O que significa a sigla “RIP” em inglês? Continue lendo

Frases Famosas: Steve Jobs

menos de 1 minuto Quality is more important than quantity. One home run is much better than two doubles. Steve Jobs, Business Week Cf. O que significa a sigla “RIP” em inglês? Cf. Qual é a pronúncia de “APPLE”? Cf. Como se diz “pêsames” em inglês? Cf. Frases: Steve Jobs Steven Paul Jobs (February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American computer entrepreneur and inventor. He was co-founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Leia mais na Wikipedia…

Gems of Wisdom: Keep life as simple as possible and…

menos de 1 minuto Jack Scholes Keep life as simple as possible and enjoy to the full the simple wonders and beauties which are there for all to share, but which are so often taken for granted. Eilleen Caddy To take somebody or something for granted To be so used to a person or a situation that you do not appreciate them, or recognize their true value any more and do not show that you are grateful. Teenagers tend to take their parents for granted. Cf. Expressões Idiomáticas: Continue lendo

Anyway, qual é o significado e como se usa “anyway”?

3 minutos Anyway by Jack Scholes ANYWAY Feel the fear and do it anyway! Susan Jeffers Anyway Despite something, not considering something previously mentioned. It was cold, but we went to the beach anyway. You use anyway or anyhow when you are adding a remark to something you have just said. This usually makes the previous statement seem less important or relevant. She didn’t invite me to the party, but I don’t really like her anyway. In conversation you can also use anyway or Continue lendo

Gems of Wisdom: Follow your bliss and…

menos de 1 minuto Jack Scholes Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls. Joseph Campbell Bliss Extreme or perfect happiness. The word bliss often collocates with the adjectives domestic and marital, married, or wedded. We’re celebrating 25 years of marital bliss. Cf. Falsas Gêmeas: MARRIAGE x WEDDING It is also frequently used with the phrase – somebody’s idea of bliss – and with the adjective sheer, meaning ‘complete’. My idea of bliss is a hot Continue lendo