Idioms

Chow Down = To eat

Tie The Knot = To get married

Cup of Joe = A cup of Coffee



Hit the Books = Study to a exam or a test

Blue Moon = a rare event

Hold your horses = be patient

Hit the hay = go to bed or go to sleep

Butterflies in your stomach = be nervous

Fashion Tips

Color of the Moment: Purple
This season we will see a range of colors from khaki green, to metallics, to everything shiny, matte, and purple of course!
Don’t be afraid to sport some purple items as this fall trend won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Choose purple accessories, tops, shawls, bags, and so much more.
Combine a voluminous purple top with gray high-waisted pants and a blazer. Add some hot pumps to your outfit, and voila- you’re a fashion diva!

Movie Review

THE EMPEROR'S CLUB

At St. Benedict's prep school, the boys are disciplined, mannered, and ready to learn. But when a bad apple enters the classroom of the well-respected Mr. Hundert, chaos ensues. Sedgewick Bell is a kid with a chip on his shoulder and a powerful senator for a father. He is a shock to the system of Mr. Hundert, whose firm moral standards and unshakeable integrity are genuinely challenged by Sedgewick's eye-rolling, rule-breaking, uncaring insubordination. Determined to change Sedgewick, "mold him," and bring out the strong and true character that he believes to be at the core of every student, Mr. Hundert makes Sedgewick his priority. However, their bond will remain a thorn in Mr. Hundert's side for years thereafter, even beyond his retirement. Based on a short story by Ethan Canin, and directed by Michael Hoffman, The Emperor's Club uses crisp photography and convincing performances to communicate this wholesome tale of honor, morality, and trying to do what's right at all costs. It's a good movie and a beautiful story.

Cast

Kevin Kline as William Hundert
Emile Hirsch as Sedgewick Bell
Embeth Davidtz as Elizabeth
Rob Morrow as James Ellerby
Edward Herrmann as Headmaster Woodbridge
Caitlin O'Heaney as Mrs. Woodbridge
Harris Yulin as Senator Bell
Paul Dano as Martin Blythe
Joel Gretsch as Sedgewick Bell (adult)
Steven Culp as Martin Blythe (adult)
Rishi Mehta as Deepak Mehta (child)
Rahul Khanna as Deepak Mehta (adult)
Jesse Eisenberg as Louis Masoudi
Patrick Dempsey as Louis Masoudi (adult)
Gabriel Millman as Robert Brewster
Chris Morales as Eugene Field
Luca Bigini as Copeland Gray
Michael Coppola as Russell Hall
Sean Fredricks as Mr. Harris
Katherine O'Sullivan as The Nun

Famous Quotations

"If you don't have enemies, you don't have character." Paul Newman

"The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them." Mark Twain

"A friend to all is a friend to none. " Aristotle

"A friend should be a master at guessing and keeping still: you must not want to see everything." Nietzsche

Telling News

Book Biennial

The XIV International Book Biennial in Rio de Janeiro ended last September 20th, at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, with an estimated audience of 640 million people over 11-day event. The number of visitors was expected by the organization of the Biennial, the National Association of Publishers of Books and Eventos. The record attendance occurred on Saturday 19, when the Biennale has received more than 100 thousand people. In this edition there was an increase in the number of public office and a small reduction in the Visitation School. The Visitation School were 120 thousand students, against 173 thousand from last season, while the audience was spontaneous than 520 thousand people - in 2007 were 472 thousand. Were sold 2.45 million books that represent an estimated revenue of U.S. $ 51 million and 500 thousand.

Satisfaction Survey

- 95% said that the visit paid off;

- 91% plan to come again (8% do not know);

-74% Of visitors bought books.

Book Review

The Stolen White Elephant
Mark Twain

A man heard a curious story from an old railway acquaintance.
In Siam, the royal white elephant was very important and only kings could have one.
One day the king of Siam decided to send the Queen of England a white elephant. The old man traveled with his servants, and the officers and helpers of the elephant on a ship. The animal was sick, and they arrived in New York harbor and stayed in Jersey City, but the elephant was stolen. The man hurried to New York to seek help and inspector Blunt decided to investigate but this was not an ordinary case.
The inspector noted some information about the elephant, than he said they had to offer a reward. The elephant could eat a Bible or a man, or anything between a man and a Bible. Detectives were sent to investigate in various directions and soon came telegrams saying where the elephant was, he killed a lot of people and destroyed everything. In a city where the elephant went, he was hit by gunfire and fled through the fog. Afterward the inspector made an appointment to negotiate with the thieves. The elephant was recovered but he was dead, he died of hunger.
Inspector Blunt got famous for solving the case but the old man lost the reward money, his job in Siam and the king's confidence.

Poem

Love's Secret
William Blake

Never seek to tell thy love,
Love that never told can be;
For the gentle wind doth move
Silently, invisibly.

I told my love, I told my love,
I told her all my heart,
Trembling, cold, in ghastly fears.
Ah! she did depart!

Soon after she was gone from me,
A traveller came by,
Silently, invisibly:
He took her with a sigh.

Music

Tears In Heaven

Eric Clapton

Would you know my name if I saw you in Heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in Heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in Heaven.
Would you hold my hand if I saw you in Heaven?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in Heaven?
I'll find my way through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay here in Heaven.
Time can bring you down; time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart, have you begging please,
begging please.
Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure,
And I know there'll be no more tears in Heaven.
Would you know my name if I saw you in Heaven?
Would it be the same if I saw you in Heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in Heaven
'Cause I know I don't belong here in Heaven