Braz-Port blog

WELCOME

2007-09-23T04:38:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, this is a blog created for you. Here you will be able to interact with a twin group. Shall we start?

Are the Portuguese traditional ??? by Isabel and 11º F

2007-11-02T11:18:00.000-07:00

yes, some of us are!!! But there are others who are very open-minded and bold. We've got João Garcia who's climbed to the Everest and other bold travellers... But Ana maybe you have a point... Some Portuguese are very concerned about what others think of them and in some way a bit narrow-minded... I've heard about the jokes but I don't take them personally, I just smile and think that maybe there are Portuguese who are a bit like that. By theway why don't you tell us a joke or maybe have your students write a joke about the Portuguese ?

Genetic Manipulation and GMO

2008-01-02T12:24:00.000-08:00

Before I start commenting my picture, I think that is important for you, and for me too, to know more about Genetic Manipulation, so I’m going towrite a text about it first, explaning what is genetic Manipulation, and then, I’ll coment my picture.
Genetic manipulation consists in the genes’s manipulation. It envolves the DNA’S manipulation. The main point of genetic manipulation is to introduce new characteristics in a certain organism, to make it more useful.
Nowadays, genetic manipulation is used to make genetically modified organism (GMO) that are organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. The main uses of GMO’s are Trangenic Animals and Plants.

Transgenic animals are used as experimental models to perform phenotypic tests with genes whose function is unknown or to generate animals that are susceptible to certain compounds or stresses for testing in biomedical research.

Transgenic plants have been developed for various purposes: resistance to pests, herbicides or harsh environmental conditions; improved shelflife; increased nutritional value - and many more.
Genetic manipulation and Trangenics are very polemic issues because many people say that they’re dangerous and prejudicial to our health.

This image is a critique to Transgenic plants, and the effects that it can have in people. This image is also a critique to the scientists, who do that kind of experiences. The truth is that GMO can be very dangerous to our health because they’re content chemicals, and they’re DNA was changed in an unnatural way. I’ve searched in the web all I could about GMO and I’ve discovered that it can be very dangerous. And this picture shows us two important disavantages: The first one is allergys that GMO can cause in humam beings, that could be the reason why our scientist on the picture is red like a tomato. And he is right that’s “bad news” because GMO’s can provide antibiotic resistance to the bacteriums, which means that when you eat transgenic food, those chemicals that GMO’s have, are giving straight to the bacteriums that can make you ill. So, if you get ill, it will be more difficult to you be alright again.

by :Cátia Viana

Cloning

2008-01-03T10:53:00.000-08:00

Cloning is the process of creating an identical copy of something.
In biology, it refers to processes used to create copies of DNA fragments (molecular cloning), cells (cell cloning), or organisms. The term also encompasses situations whereby organisms reproduce asexually.
Sometimes cloning is used at animals (like Dolly the Sheep the first successfully cloned mammal) like the reproductive cloning used at endangered species and therapeutic cloning with medical purposes.
There also exists the Human cloning that is the creation of a genetically identical copy of an existing or previously existing human. There are two commonly discussed types of human cloning: therapeutic cloning and reproductive cloning like the cloning done at the animals.
Human cloning is among the most controversial forms of the practice.

The immage is about one think that I mencioned before, the Reproductive Cloning used at endangered species.
This type of cloning was developed to help the growth of the populations in risks of extinction.
Maybe in ten years the generations will be almost formed by cloned animals, in the case of some species.

Dolly The Sheep, by Marta Gonçalves

2008-01-06T11:10:00.000-08:00

As we know, Dolly (a sheep) in the image, was cloned. It's the most famous case of cloning.
Cloning is an ethical issue that is subject to different opinions. First of all, I think that cloning should be forbidden in certain cases, because probably clones can feel and suffer like humans or animals and it could be terrible for clones and for the person or animal that was cloned. However, cloning could be great for medicine in order to save lives through bone marrow or other types of stuffs from our body.
I expect that this issue will be improved to benefit anyone in need.

Earth Day VOICETHREAD- Participate !

2008-04-18T10:42:00.000-07:00

It's Earth Day !

2008-04-17T14:28:00.000-07:00

Here is a link with several possibilities to participate and express our concern for PLANET EARTH. Choose the tasks you find most interesting.

Let´s celebrate EARTH DAY : 22 April

2008-04-16T06:13:00.000-07:00

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As 22nd April is "Earth Day", My group of students is going to write about the ENVIRONMENT. I propose Isabel´s group do the same. On this specific day, people all over the world will be writing, reading and discussing about environmental problems and solutions. Their blogs can be seen at http://www.pageflakes.com/anamariacult

I´ve come across several videos and sites related to the topic and would like YOU to have a look at them. They might inspire you.

VIDEOS

Global Warning (narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio)
The story of stuff :Extraction, Consumption, Disposal
Heathy Oceans, healthy humans
Earth to America (Blue Man Group)
Sorry Earth
Consequences of Global Warming
Water Planet (Leonardo DiCaprio)
Walking over the ocean
Breathe in, breathe out
Greenpeace video
Our Planet Earth

GAMES + SITES

HAPPY EASTER

2008-03-23T06:12:00.000-07:00

My Happy Easter message to all of you. FROM: Ana Maria

You can make your own Blabberize at http://blabberize.com (add picture + voice)

Vote on the best VIDEO COMMERCIAL- LAST POLL

2008-03-19T15:06:00.000-07:00

rafael´s favorite commercial

2008-03-13T14:31:00.000-07:00

This is my favorite commercial because in my country we love football and we are the best team in the world.

Bárbara and João Frederico Commercial

2008-03-13T14:19:00.000-07:00

This video is about the passion of brazilians,futebol, and rivalry betwen brazil and argentina. The best part ofthe video is when maradona woke up and realized it was just a dream.

Choose the BEST COMMERCIAL !

2008-03-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

Your title
Which is the best commercial ?

Cátia Viana's GATO FEDORENTO
Andreia Pernes' SAPO
João Bacalhau 's ECOPONTO
Mariana Melo's PASTA COUTO
Teresa Melo's AMNISTIA
Joana Guiomar's SIDA
Andrew's BRAHMA
Leonardo Rosenburg's SPRITE
Rafael's NIKE
Ivando's SKOL

view results

My Favourite Commercial

2008-03-03T11:37:00.000-08:00

That's a verry funny commercial, because it shows that skol is so good that some people prefer to get shocked and drink that beer then stay without any beer.

My favourite commercial ( Raphael )

2008-03-02T15:06:00.000-08:00

This is a Nike's commercial. I chose this video because it shows the best soccer of the world on a distraction moment, doing moviments that requires impressionants skills. That's a really great commercial wich has a good soundtrack that make the people who watch it have a lot of fun.
It is worth to see ;)
Have fun !

My Favourite Commercial by Leonardo Rosenburg

2008-02-29T09:58:00.000-08:00

is the truth about a lot of mans around the earth but no all have someone who have a realy friendship or a true love no only body afection we only need to know where you need to search

and this is the true love ^^ "the love blind you" but throw you at the heavens doors.

My Favourite Commercial

2008-02-28T10:03:00.000-08:00

I chose this commercial because it's very funny and shows really great parts of Brazil.
This commercial encorages Brazil in the World Cup - Korea & Japan.
Hope you enjoy it.

Andrew

My favourite Comercial by João Bacalhau

2008-02-18T15:31:00.000-08:00

These are my favourite commercials. Their're goal isn't to make people buy something. The three commercials are made winth children and that's very touching because it draws our attencion.
The first is about childrens that see and do the same thing and that is very important for their education.
The second commercial isn't necessary speak because actions speak lounder than words.
Finally, de last commercial is very funny and the same time educatinal because childrens are very comic.

My favourite commercial by Joana Guiomar

2008-02-25T15:02:00.000-08:00

This is, definitely my favourite commercial.
Make poverty history is a compaign that have a cause: help the children that every day die as a result of extreme poverty. This shameful situation must end. If we have the will to act we can Make Poverty History!!
The main figure of this compaign is Bono Vox, the vocal of U2. Bono is a person very kinde, I admire him very much.

This other commercial is portuguese and it includes people very famous in Portugal.
The aim is to raise awareness about the AIDS disease. It shows us the thoughts that people use to have about condom and the consequences of not using it.

I hope you enjoy it !

:) Joana

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my favourite commercials

2008-02-23T11:04:00.000-08:00

I chose this advertising because this online organisation has released this ads featuring Jesus showing viewers how to change attitudes and put in place simple, practical daily actions that reduce carbon emissions in a funny way. in this advertising Jesus says that before we enter his realm we have a few tasks to do. We have only ten years to turn off the lights we are not using, choose energy saving electrical appliances, start to separate and recycle our garbage. If we don’t hurry up we can forget about heaven being a great place.

The second is an advertising of Amnistia Internacional and it is against discrimination. the message in the end is very intelligent :) no words.

comment please !

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Té

Two of my favourites commercials by Mariana Melo

2008-02-19T16:00:00.000-08:00

I think this commercial is very funny, the way was made. So, we know how were the commercials of the TV a few years.

This commercial is also very funny and was made to a few years. The reason I chose it was because I like the style of the teenager and the music that is in our head.

Andreia Pernes's favourite commercial.

2008-02-13T07:40:00.000-08:00

Currently this is my favourite commercial at portuguese TV. I think is funny because the music (children's music) and the things that SAPO does. I hope you enjoy it the same way I do. ^^,
Post your favourite commercials too, we want to know brasilian commercials. And don't forget to vote your favourite. =)

My Favourite Portuguese Comercial , by Cátia Viana

2008-02-11T13:14:00.000-08:00

This is my favourite comercial, I like it because it makes me laugh and the four boys that are making tha comercial are "Gato Fedorento" , they're very famous in Portugal . They're jokes are completelly different, that's why I like them :) I think this comercial is quite funny and hope that you enjoy it ! **

Eating healthy food by Mariana Melo

2008-01-06T11:13:00.000-08:00

We can be unhealthy vegetarian or vegan, but doctors agree that vegetarians/vegans stand a much better chance of living longer, healthier lives than those who eat meat. Healthy vegetarian diets support a lifetime of good health and provide protection against numerous diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, strokes. As long as you're eating a balanced diet, you should not expect any health problems.
On this pyramid, if we consume a wide variety of that foods, we will get the necessary nutrients and other substances that promote good health.

Greetings from Brazil

2007-12-20T02:37:00.001-08:00

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