Game Library: Mirror's Edge

Mirror's Edge

Minimum:

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz or 100% compatible equivalent

Memory: 1GB RAM

Graphics: GeForce 6 Series with 256MB VRAM or higher, or ATI X1650 (or HD2400) 

256MB memory with Shader Model 3.0*

DirectX: 9.0c

Operation System: Microsoft Windows XP SP2/Vista

Storage: 8GB

Soundcard: DirectX 9.0c compatibility

Network: An online connection is required for SecuROM** authorization and access to Leaderboards

Recommended:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or 100% compatible equivalent

Memory: 2GB RAM or greater

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 or greater, Shader Model 3.0, 512MB memory

DirectX: 9.0c or greater

Operation System: Microsoft Windows XP SP2/Vista

Storage: 8GB or greater

Soundcard: with DirectX 9.0c compatibility

Network: An online connection is required for SecuROM** authorisation and access to Leaderboards

Watch the game trailer below:

Game Library: Batman: Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Minimum:

Operating system: Windows XP, Vista

Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3GHz or AMD Athlon 64 3500+

Memory: 1 GB RAM ( Windows XP) 2 GB RAM ( Windows Vista)

Graphics: NVIDIA 6600 or ATI 1300

DirectX: 9.0c

Hard disk space: 9GB available space

Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible
ODD: Quad-speed (4x) DVD-ROM drive

Recommended:

Operating system: Windows XP, Vista

Processor: Core 2 Duo E6600 (2.4 GHz) or Athlon 64 X2 4600+

Memory: 2 GB RAM ( Windows XP) 3 GB RAM ( Windows Vista)

Graphics: NVIDIA 9800GTX or ATI 3870

DirectX: 9.0c

Hard disk space: 9 GB available space

Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible

ODD: Quad-speed (4x) DVD-ROM drive

Recommended peripheral: 100% Windows XP/ Vista compatible mouse and keyboard/ Xbox 360 controller for windows.

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Wuthering Heights

Author: Emily Brontë

Genre: Tragedy

Wuthering Heights is Emily Brontë's only novel. Written between October 1845 and June 1846, Wuthering Heights was published in 1847 under the pseudonym "Ellis Bell"; Brontë died the following year, aged 30. Wuthering Heights and Anne Brontë's Agnes Grey were accepted by publisher Thomas Newby before the success of their sister Charlotte's novel, Jane Eyre. After Emily's death, Charlotte edited the manuscript of Wuthering Heights, and arranged for the edited version to be published as a posthumous second edition in 1850.

Although Wuthering Heights is now widely regarded as a classic of English literature, contemporary reviews for the novel were deeply polarised; it was considered controversial because its depiction of mental and physical cruelty was unusually stark, and it challenged strict Victorian ideals of the day regarding religious hypocrisy, morality, social classes and gender inequality. [Read More]

When Mr. Lockwood, the new tenant at Thrushcross Grange, visits his landlord at Wuthering Heights, he is astounded by the unorthodox character of the man and his household. Back at the Grange, he asks his servant, Nelly, about the family. She tells him a strange, multigenerational tale of love, class, jealousy, and revenge. Thirty years earlier, Mr. Earnshaw, master of Wuthering Heights, returned from a trip to Liverpool with an unkempt orphan in tow, announcing to his wife and children that the child was now a member of the family. While young Catherine Earnshaw became close with this boy, Heathcliff, her older brother Hindley sank into bitter resentment of the urchin who had usurped his father’s and his sister’s affections—a feeling that only deepened when his father sent him away to college. As Catherine and Heathcliff grew into young adults, and their affection blossomed into desire, Hindley’s resentment boiled over into hatred, setting the stage for a tragic and twisted drama whose aftermath would shake the foundations of both Wuthering Heights and Thrushcross Grange. Introduced to a serpentine plot; emotionally tortured, larger-than-life characters; and a richly gothic atmosphere, many critics viewed Wuthering Heights as a brilliant folly when it was first published. Readers have spent the last century and a half making it one of the most popular novels in history. 

Carta aos inciantes: Daniele Rebelatto

Querido pessoal da Alpha,

Este tempo que passamos juntos foi incrível para mim... ler, escrever e principalmente escutar e falar em inglês sempre foi muito difícil para mim, mas não mais! Eu sei que não sou perfeita, mas todo esse aprendizado me deu bagagem para ser uma pessoa melhor, encorajando-me a não ter medo.
O próximo passo é treinar mais, porque hoje sei que eu sou totalmente capacitada para isso. Estou extremamente feliz com o meu progresso, ou melhor, nosso progresso. Juntos nós conquistamos amizades, ajudamos amigos e também recebemos ajuda, sempre trabalhando em grupo pelo nosso crescimento.
Espero que os novos alunos tenham a mesma experiência que eu tive, que cada conhecimento absorvido ou dificuldade seja mais um passo para seu crescimento e no final eles entenderão a real importância de toda a dedicação.
Sobre o professor, tenham cuidado, ele é o mais cabeludo do mundo HAHAHAHA :) Estou brincando, ele é o melhor ! Obrigado professor, obrigado por tudo, você me proporcionou ótimos momentos e eu estou certa de que nos veremos em breve ... será estudando inglês ? comendo hambúrgueres ?

Vida longa à Alpha,

Dani / 2016

Carta original em inglês

1st Project Routine tips

1st day ▪ Brainstorm
Discuss about the project, decide the theme and note everything that can be useful.
Then list the tasks and divide between the members.
Be sure that the tasks are divided iqualy and compatible with the members abilities.

2nd day ▪ Research and save all the content that you find.
After you can filter and separe the useful and important things.
Keep focused!

3rd day ▪ Share and discuss
Listen to your partner's opinion and help with your point of view.

4th day ▪ Built the Power Point presentation/calculations
Now you just need to put everything in slides.
You also might put all the finances in the data sheet for the investor.

If you have never worked with Power Point presentation before, just check this video!

5th day ▪ Review and study
Plan the presentation and study all the content, even if you are not going to present all the parts. The teacher/investor may ask about anything to anyone.

6th day ▪ Rest with clean conscience

Cultural Immersion: London (England)

▪ The country (England)

England is a country in the British Isles bordering Scotland and Wales and  is the largest of the four "home nations" that make up the United Kingdom. It is also the most populous of the four with almost 52 million inhabitants (roughly 84% of the total population of the UK). 

England Map

London

The capital of the UK is visited by millions of tourists a year. London is a very old city and also is home to an incredible number of attractions, wonderful old houses, fantastic museums, large and beautiful parks and, of course, the unique British charm. 

 In 43 AD Romans established a settlement on the River Thames. Over the centuries the settlement has grown and has turned into a real metropolis with a population of 7.5 million people (if counting together with London suburbs, then the number is 12 million). Only visits to numerous traditional English pubs, which are so famous in London, will prevent you from estimating the size and glory of the city.

River Thames - Read more 

▪ Tourist spots

Tower Bridge - Read more

▪ Tower Bridge

Without a doubt, Tower Bridge across the Thames is the most famous drawbridge in the world. Contrary to a popular opinion, the bridge has got its name not because of the two towers that adorn the bridge, but because of the nearby Tower of London. 

▪ Tower of London

Tower of London is a whole complex of buildings. During its long history the complex has performed a variety of functions – it was an arsenal, a royal palace, a prison, an observatory and even a mint. (Read more)

▪ St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is the fifth church dedicated to St. Paul, the patron saint of London, built on this site. The first wooden church stood here back in 604 BC. Today's St. Paul's Cathedral  was raised after its predecessor was burnt down in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The construction lasted about 40 years. (Read more)

▪ Big Ben

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and often extended to refer to the clock and the clock tower. The tower is officially known as Elizabeth Tower, renamed to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II in 2012; previously it was known simply as the Clock Tower. 

The tower holds the second largest four-faced chiming clock in the world.  The tower has become one of the most prominent symbols of the United Kingdom and is often in the establishing shot of films set in London. (Read more)

▪ Trafalgar Square

 Trafalgar Square is a large place commemorating  Lord Horatio Nelson’victory against Napoleon’s navy at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. (Read more)

▪ The British Museum

The British Museum contains more than 13 million artifacts from the ancient world, also displaying one of the finest collections of antiquities. Tourists head first for the museum’s most famous exhibits, for exemple: the Egyptian mummies and the spectacular hoard of 4th-century Roman silver known as the  Mildenhall Treasure. (Read more)

▪ Cuisine

▪ Fish & chips
There’s nothing that says ‘British Food’ like Fish & Chips. Known the world over, this traditional British dish is on the top of any foodie list for visitors to London and the U.K. Although fish & chips is best eaten on the seaside (think Brighton, Blackpool or Whitby) it is possible to get great fish & chips in London. Fish & chips is traditionally eaten with mushy peas and garnished with salt and vinegar! 




▪ Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding
Sunday roast is a true British classic. Traditionally this meal is eaten any time from 12noon to 5pm on Sundays. Although you can get Sunday roast with turkey, beef, pork, chicken, lamb and veggie options – it’s important to always make sure you get your Yorkshire pudding! Traditionally served with beef, Yorkshire puddings a true British classic and can often be added to any Sunday roast order. A traditional roast comes with meat, potatoes, gravy and vegetables and should be so large you find it difficult to walk afterwards!

▪ Full English breakfast
The full English breakfast is a mighty meal! Traditionally, you need to find a dish that incorporates: sausages, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, mushrooms, blood pudding, potatoes, and toast. Perfect for a hangover (not that we’d know!), a full English is a great traditional British dish – easy, tasty, and usually inexpensive!





▪ Eton Mess
A simple and delicious dessert, Eton Mess is named after the prestigious boys school of the same name. A fabulous mix of crushed merangue, cream and strawberries, Eton mess is a classic British treat. Keep an eye out for variants made with different kinds of fruit or with ice cream instead of cream – although we believe that the best experience is with the classic strawberry ingredient. 






- See more at: http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/top-10-british-foods-london/#sthash.7g9hrUUM.dpuf

▪ Tea

Britain is a tea-drinking nation. Every day we drink 165 million cups of the stuff and each year around 144 thousand tons of tea are imported.

Tea in Britain is traditionally brewed in a warmed china teapot, adding one spoonful of tea per person and one for the pot. Most Britons like their tea strong and dark, but with a lot of milk.

▪ Jaipur

This IPA represents one of the finest offerings from the Thornbridge brewery in Bakewell, Derbyshire, whose beers reflect the changing fortunes of the Great British Pint. (Read more)

▪ Cullen skink

Cullen skink is a soup made from smoked haddock, potatoes and onions, simple and amazing, perfect after a day at work. (Read more)

▪ Habits

Strict following of rules remains one of main traits of local residents. This is true for absolutely all spheres of life. Londoners are very careful and diligent in work. They are very patient in filling various papers and documents, and carefully follow the traffic rules. 

Any violation of public policies or generally accepted norms can cause frustration and confusion. Local people are very sensitive to nature. While walking in the city, you can hardly see people wearing fur or leather. Even the soldiers of the Royal Guard have been forced to change their uniform and instead of hats made of natural bear fur they now wear hats made of artificial materials.

Citizens are very reluctant to drinking alcoholic beverages. Local stores start selling alcoholic drinks on weekends only after 19.00.  During the week pubs are open throughout the day and have all sorts of things to keep your attention. 

Brits are very polite. Maybe even too polite. British people apologise for everything, and as a foreigner you should do the same to avoid being considered as rude. So if you accidentally step on someone’s toe when the tube is crammed with people – just apologise, even if it’s not your fault.

The words “Please” and “Thank you” are just as important. Whether you ask your friend to pass you the biscuits that are too far away for you to reach or you thank the waitress for serving your food – be friendly, say the “magic words” and you will feel like a real Brit.

Music:

Folk music: The British folk music also known as English tradictional music goes back many centuries and remains a big and important part of music history throughout the world. In 19th century folk had a more solid definition and was associated with Romantic Movement. (Read more)

Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEORlArLI3c

Famous Personalities

               

                                William Shakespeare                                     Isaac Newton  

                                      Playwright, Poet                                       Astronomer, Scientist, Phylosopher, 

                                                                                                                        Mathematician, Physicist 

▪ Cost of living

Depending on where you are from, the cost of living in London may be much more than in your home country. However this doesn’t mean it is unaffordable, but it is important to plan ahead and ensure that you will have enough money to pay for your tuition fees and living costs throughout your course, before you start. For example, there is a much greater range of shops and supermarkets in London from the very cheap to the very expensive than you would tend to find in smaller towns and cities. There are also several websites devoted to activities you can enjoy for free in London such as Time Out’s London for Free.

▪ Climate

The climate of London is temperate, with modest daily high temperatures during summer and winter lows that seldom fall below freezing. Rainfall is fairly regular, occurring throughout the year. Snow occurs sometimes in winter but rarely settles more than a few millimetres deep.

Read more at: https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine,London,United-Kingdom

Series Indications: The Tudors

The Tudors

This Showtime drama focuses on the early years of King Henry VIII's nearly 40-year reign (1509-1547) of England. The series looks at Henry's famous female companions like Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn and delves into his relationships with important figures like Sir Thomas More, Cardinal Wolsey (head of the Catholic Church of England during its break with Rome) and Charles Brandon, Duke of Suffolk, who was Henry's best friend and unofficial adviser.

Watch the trailer below: 

[ Watch here ] (english with subtitles in portuguese)

1st Semester - Class 5: Song "Friday I'm in love" by The Cure

Friday I'm in love

by The Cure

Check the lyrics [ here ]

Series Indication: Musketeers

Musketeers

In a retelling of Dumas pere's classic, law and order is more an ideal than a reality in 17th-century Paris. Athos, Porthos and Aramis are the best soldiers in the king's regiment but are far more than just bodyguards. Committed to upholding justice, the Musketeers face an on-going battle to maintain order. The trio is soon joined by feisty young swordsman D'Artagnan, who seeks the murderer of his father. Together they must protect against all forces determined to sabotage he Musketeers and their homeland.

Watch the trailer below: 

[ Watch here ] (english with subtitles in portuguese)