En clase:

"…Y esto lo corregimos mañana, y mañana, a lo mejor es mañana, pero es seguro que es el proximo dia…"

viernes, 17 de octubre de 2014

Red Bull Pays $13 Million In Class Action Lawsuit For Not Actually “Giving You Wings”

I want to meet the guy who guzzled a Red Bull, checked his watch after a few minutes and was like “Where the hell are my wings? This company is bullshit. I’m suing!”
For over 20 years, Red Bull has been lying to consumers by using the slogan “Red Bull gives you wings,” and now they’re paying $13 million dollars for not ACTUALLY giving you wings. Lucky for you, if you’ve bought a Red Bull even once in the last 12 years, you’re eligible for a $10 cash settlement, or (surprise, surprise) $15 worth of free Red Bull.
It all started when the Plaintiff, Benjamin Careathers claimed he had been drinking Red bull since 2002, but felt mislead by the brand’s slogan, which insinuates increased performance, concentration and reaction speed. The claim stated, “Such deceptive conduct and practices mean that (Red Bull’s) advertising and marketing is not just ‘puffery,’ but is instead deceptive and fraudulent and is therefore actionable.” News flash, dude: sugar will make you hyper, but you won’t turn into Superman. You won’t fly. In reality, you’ll probably get a sugar high and crash in a couple of hours.
In defense of their product and marketing tactics, Red Bull issued the following statement:
“Red Bull settled the lawsuit to avoid the cost and distraction of litigation. However, Red Bull maintains that its marketing and labeling have always been truthful and accurate, and denies any and all wrongdoing or liability.”
 Would you claim your money if you drank Red Bull? (100 words)

viernes, 10 de octubre de 2014

School year has started. English is not easy, you will have to study a lot, but to make it not so dull I would like to give you some tips to make it more fun:

Learning strategies

Learning strategies or study skills determine the approach for achieving the learning objectives. The strategies are usually tied to your needs and interests to enhance learning and are based on many types of learning styles.
Here are some strategies that can help you be successful in your studies.

Set small, achievable goals

Start with small steps to reach higher targets.
  1. For example, try to learn 5 new English vocabulary items every day.
  2. Set a 30 minutes study session every day.
  3. Learn the lyrics of an English song every now and then.
  4. Read a short English text every day.
Setting small targets is much better than setting huge goals that you cannot achieve. Remember that "small drops of water make the mighty ocean"

Plan your studies

Planning your studies gives meaning to your work. If you know all the steps necessary to achieve a goal and these steps are written down on a piece of paper, it will be easy for you, then, to see the whole picture.

Be motivated

The secret to success is that you should be motivated to learn. Try to avoid boredom by having fun in what you do. Try to find a positive aspect to studying English.
  1. Read about what you are interested in (hobbies, fields of interest...)
  2. Watch your favourite films in English
  3. Listen to your favourite English songs and learn the lyrics.
  4. Write your diary in English.
  5. Read about your favorite stars in...
Remember, we learn better and fast things we really want to learn.

Manage your time

In order to manage your time successfully, having an awareness of what your goals are will assist you in prioritizing your activities. Time management provides you with the opportunity to create a schedule that works for you, not for others. This personal touch gives you the flexibility to include the things that are most important to you.

Set a reward for yourself

Set a reward for yourself that you can look forward to. For example, when you reach a goal, give yourself a reward:
  1. Watch a movie.
  2. have a delicious snack.
  3. Meet your friends.
  4. Go to the café.

Are you going to follow any of these tips? Tell me which one and how are you going to do it in 100 words