The Great Pretender

Formed in 1953 in Los Angeles, The Platters group sold over 53 million records and has been in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1990. Besides The Great Pretender, the group stood out for other songs, including Only You, My Prayer, You've Got The Magic Touch, You'll Never Know, among others. The song "The Great Pretender" was composed in 1955 by Buck Ram and interpreted first by the group The Platters in the album "Encore of Golden Hits". In 1955 the song stayed two weeks in first place of the charts of Billboard. The song became popular again when Freddie Mercury, vocalist of the band Queen, rerecorded the song. The version of Mercury reached the fourth place in the UK Singles Chart.

Performed by a black band, the contribution of the song "The Great Pretender" was that national success is very remarkable in American history. Through the music, the African-Americans were able to show its value in a period where prejudice was accepted by law.

Despite having been composed in 1955, The Great Pretenders song tells a story that happens frequently nowadays. The music shows the portrait of a needy person, the great pretender, who always seems to be fine, but inside and marked by great sorrows. In an individualistic, closed society is more and more common to see happy people full of friends and lovers in social networks and in the background are just great pretenders.

http://www.npr.org/2000/12/02/1114846/npr-100-i-the-great-pretender-i

New Technology is Comming

New Technology is Comming

Some days ago the Samsung showed to the world their new television

Samsung Smart UN105S9W is a TV UHD curved screen of 105 inches and 4K resolution UHD, which shows how Samsung cares to increasingly invest in high-tech equipment in order to keep the brand at the top and constantly improve the user experience. But this super television costs nothing more, nothing less, than  $ 120000, according to the article “Samsung's curved, 105-inch 4K TV is $120,000” by Chris Welch. The screen has a big size, like the movie theater, and even turned off pleases by the beautiful and innovative design. His presence in a living room, for example, would also serve to decorate the living room; the TV can also be fixed to the wall. Is very important that new technologies are discovered and tested. The price of this television is absurd, however, good part of the story is that other brands are also venturing in the production of this new type of technology, making the price lower, as happened in the early production of smartphones and televisions of LED, Plasma and LCD. What is left for those who do not have that money is waiting (hopefully not long) so that this technology be accessible to all.

http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/22/5926875/samsung-curved-105-inch-4k-tv-price-announced

Amazing Minas Gerais

Amazing Minas Gerais

On November 5, 2014, Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro have staged incredible games in the semi-finals of the Brazil Cup. Atletico who lost the first game 2-0 in Rio de Janeiro, made his second game against Flamengo and needed a victory by three goals difference at Mineirao Stadium. On the other side, Cruzeiro beat Santos by 1-0 and could lose by one goal that still would qualify. Both games were very nervous, early in the game Cruzeiro conceded a goal to Santos, however tied soon after. Santos managed to make 3-1 with 25 minutes of the second half, but Cruzeiro has tied with William and qualified for the final of the championship. The Atletico's game was more dramatic, with 34 minutes of the first half Flamengo scored the first goal of the match and the Atletico managed to make another four goals it needed to qualify. End of games, Cruzeiro and Atletico will make a historic final in November 12 and November 26. This final is a gift for the soccer of the state of Minas Gerais, which in past years has been highlighted in national and international scenario with much less money that teams of  Rio-Paulo axis. Everyone expects that the final games represent very well and value the moment of Minas Gerais soccer teams.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-2822948/Belo-Horizonte-teams-qualify-Brazilian-Cup.html

Terrible Halloween

  Halloween is one of the most traditional festivals in the United States  where people dress up and go to the streets to enjoy a good time. The costumed children go to the houses of the neighborhood asking for candy and sweets, some people go to parties to have fun with friends, but not everything always ends well. On Friday night October 31st, three girls were ran over and killed by a speeding car in a residential area in Southern California. This accident was one that happened in this Halloween. According to the article by Faith Karimi and Todd Leopold, CNN, the Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights, due to the large number of people in the streets and a lot of drunk drivers. Sometimes people act irresponsibly and do not measure the consequences of his acts, causing serious damage to the community. Usually people ask for more oversight of the police, but what should change are the attitudes of some people. It is easy to prevent accidents like that happen involving drunk drivers, only depend on the driver. If you consume alcohol, take the route of public transport, taxi or by foot. Many problems like accidents, deaths, financial losses, or problems with the police are prevented just by changing a few simple steps.The main advice here is for people to be more responsible and conscious of any disaster that may happen on this eventful holiday.

www.cnn.com/2014/11/01/us/halloween-deaths/index.html?hpt=us_c2

Brazil vs Argentina

Yesterday, 11 October 2014, the Brazilian national team managed to regain some lost prestige in the World Cup by winning the Argentina by 2-0 in Beijing. The goals of the match were scored by Diego Tardelli. The result ensured the trichampionship Superclasico de las Americas for the team coached by Dunga, back to the Brazilian selection after the Africa Cup.

At the beginning of the match Brazil was more concerned with the defense and allowed dominate the Argentina, who abused the missed chances. The Brazil began to improve in the match after 29 minutes and Diego Tardelli made ​​the first Brazilian goal after failure Argentina's defense. After the goal, the Brazilian selection had some clear chances to expand with Neymar, but could not score. After 39 minutes the referee scored a dubious penalty in favor of Argentina, but the Goalkeeper Jefferson defended the shot from Lionel Messi in exellent defense.

In the second half Brazil returned better and decided to take the initiative. At 18 minutes after confusion in the area, the Brazilian selection could expand the score again with Diego Tardelli. After the second goal the Brazilian selection retreated and worried only with counter-attacks. Argentina tried to sketch up some reaction, but the game ended Brazil 2 x 0 Argentina. Another important factor was the presence of Kaka, who came back to selection after the long period and made the joy of Chinese present in the Bird's Nest Stadium.

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/football/29558664

Waste of Water

Waste of Water

Drinking water is water that can be consumed by people and animals that do not have toxic substances without risk of acquiring infection by contamination. The fresh water represents less than three percent of Earth's water, usually possesses a much smaller concentration of minerals. Most of the fresh water on the planet, however, is contained in continental glaciers and polar ice caps. This definition clearly shows that the amount of water available for consumption is not so big. I am living in the United States nearly a month and a half and in that period I am living in Corbin Hall, my college housing. I am really surprised by what I am seeing. I often go to the bathroom and see the shower on without anyone being or using and the tap on, it seems that the water does not in danger of ending. In Brazil people have much more aware of the importance of water, sometimes because in some parts of the country there is a lack of water. Some big cities from Brazil like Sao Paulo are suffering with rationing water. It is an nonsense a developed country like the United States take that kind of attitude. I hope that through my example for as long as I live here and with some encouragement from the American government, people are aware that water is a very important asset that needs to be preserved, and preserve not stop using it, is to use only the necessary.

Article: From Wastewater to Drinking Water

The classic

The best team does not always win, that was the phrase that translated the game today. With the Mineirao stadium in total capacity of people, 10% Atletico fans and 90% Cruzeiro fans, Cruzeiro and Atletico went to the field with different goals in the championship. Atletico, as visitant, needed of the points to get closer to the leaders and Cruzeiro, with a better team, wanted to open more points against the second placed, but classic is classic, there is no favorite. As expected the game started nervously, but Cruzeiro played a better soccer than Atletico, pressing and taking the initiative, however, not scored. The punishment came on 40 minutes, in a failure of Cruzeiro's defense, Carlos did a goal and in the next bid Diego Tardelli increased the lead, was a nightmare for the Cruzeiro fans. For relief of fans, a few minutes after Cruzeiro scored with Ricardo Goulart and ended the first time. In beginning of the second time, Cruzeiro's team returned better and scored again with Alisson, the game was tied. Cruzeiro pressed hard the team of Atletico, sent two balls on the post and lost another opportunities. Missing five minutes to the end of the game, Atletico made the third goal with Carlos and the match ends. Sadness for some and joy for others, this was a good classic, marked by memorable moments. Now Cruzeiro and Atletico think about the next games of the Brazilian Championship. Cruzeiro keeps the first place and Atletico going to sixth place. Remaining 15 rounds left in the championship and everything can change.