The Brazilian government is to launch a campaign as part of an effort to get 300,000 guns off the streets and to cut the country's high murder rate.
Anyone who hands over a firearm will receive between 100 and 300 reais ($60- $185) and will not be investigated if they were illegally holding the weapon.
The campaign will be promoted by advertising on television, radio, newspapers and the internet.
A similar move four years ago helped remove 500,000 guns from the streets.
The Brazilian government is to spend more than $28m on this campaign.
Officials from the justice ministry say they hope to get 300,000 weapons off the streets before the end of the year, and as a result help to cut Brazil's high murder rate.
As well as receiving financial compensation, those who hand over weapons have been assured they will not be subject to a police investigation.
( In this article, there is no difficult words. Intention is just only want to know the usage. Pay attention on highlighted line.)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Happy Birthday Ko Latt
Thursday, August 14, 2008
WORDS FROM NEWS (3)
Comments for Russia vs Georgia 5 Days War
The crisis began when Georgia sent troops to the breakaway region of South Ossetia, sparking Russian intervention. Georgian forces launched a surprise attack on 7 August against separatist militiamen that it accused of attacking civilians in South Ossetia. Scores of people have died since the fighting began and tens of thousands have been displaced.
Mr Saakashvili, Georgian President, denounced the Russian invasion, referring to its forces as "cold-blooded killers" and "barbarians" - he said that Georgia was now "looking evil directly in the eye".
President George W Bush has accused Russia of "bullying and intimidation", saying it was an unacceptable "way to conduct foreign policy in the 21st Century".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel described the Russian response as "disproportionate".
But Mr Medvedev, Russia President, said Russia was the guarantor of the interests and lives of those in South Ossetia and Abkhazia and he said he did not want to damage relations with other countries but that Russia had to fulfil its peacekeeping mandate, and that it would respond in the same way to any future attack on its troops or citizens.
1. Breakaway - an object made to shatter or collapse under pressure or impact
2. intervention - to interfere usually by force or threat of force in another nation's affair
3. denounce - to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
4. invasion - an act of invading; especially : incursion of an army for conquest
5. barbarians - lacking refinement, learning, or artistic or literary culture
6. intimidate - to compel or deter by or as if by threats or aggressive behavior
7. disproportionate - being out of proportion
8. guarantor - one that gives a guaranty
9. mandate - an authorization to act given to a representative
The crisis began when Georgia sent troops to the breakaway region of South Ossetia, sparking Russian intervention. Georgian forces launched a surprise attack on 7 August against separatist militiamen that it accused of attacking civilians in South Ossetia. Scores of people have died since the fighting began and tens of thousands have been displaced.
Mr Saakashvili, Georgian President, denounced the Russian invasion, referring to its forces as "cold-blooded killers" and "barbarians" - he said that Georgia was now "looking evil directly in the eye".
President George W Bush has accused Russia of "bullying and intimidation", saying it was an unacceptable "way to conduct foreign policy in the 21st Century".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel described the Russian response as "disproportionate".
But Mr Medvedev, Russia President, said Russia was the guarantor of the interests and lives of those in South Ossetia and Abkhazia and he said he did not want to damage relations with other countries but that Russia had to fulfil its peacekeeping mandate, and that it would respond in the same way to any future attack on its troops or citizens.
1. Breakaway - an object made to shatter or collapse under pressure or impact
2. intervention - to interfere usually by force or threat of force in another nation's affair
3. denounce - to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
4. invasion - an act of invading; especially : incursion of an army for conquest
5. barbarians - lacking refinement, learning, or artistic or literary culture
6. intimidate - to compel or deter by or as if by threats or aggressive behavior
7. disproportionate - being out of proportion
8. guarantor - one that gives a guaranty
9. mandate - an authorization to act given to a representative
Friday, August 8, 2008
08-08-2008
Chinese people believes that number "8" can bring good luck to them. In very soon, china government will hold opening ceremony of 2008 olympaic games neglecting the critics. But for us, myamar people, commenmorate this day as a very important day in the history. Our people longed democracy since last 20 years for our country. But it is still far from us. Where is our morden and peaceful country which is usually described by junta? I want to make proud for my country as I felt sorry when I heard negative critics for my country. Although I am not an activist for democracy, I pay respect everyone who participate actively in the long run to fight for democracy.
My love birthday (07-08-2008)
My love, I hope your future will be sparkled with great moments from starting on this happy birhtday. I wish you can get tranquality and peace of mind and body. May you get all the love and kindness of your lovely parents, siblings, friends and me, your comarade. From this day onwards, may your days and times be filled with the greates wonders.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
WORDS FROM NEWS (2)
Ferguson: No hunger, no place at Man United
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his players there will be no room for complacency this season.
United won both the Premier League and Champions League last term but Ferguson now wants his squad to knuckle down to the new campaign.
He insists he will not be afraid to move players on if he feels they are not showing the hunger he expects.
The Scot said: 'If success has gone to anyone's head and they show signs they are ready to rest on their laurels, they will soon be on their way.
'Soon I will look into the eyes of my players to make sure they have retained the hunger they need to succeed. Then we will look forward.
'If I don't see the appetite and ambition, then the bus moves on without anyone who has lost the spark.'
1. complacency - self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual
dangers or deficiencies
2. knuckle down - to proceed
3. laurels - a recognition of achievement
4. appetite - hunger
5. spark - effort
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned his players there will be no room for complacency this season.
United won both the Premier League and Champions League last term but Ferguson now wants his squad to knuckle down to the new campaign.
He insists he will not be afraid to move players on if he feels they are not showing the hunger he expects.
The Scot said: 'If success has gone to anyone's head and they show signs they are ready to rest on their laurels, they will soon be on their way.
'Soon I will look into the eyes of my players to make sure they have retained the hunger they need to succeed. Then we will look forward.
'If I don't see the appetite and ambition, then the bus moves on without anyone who has lost the spark.'
1. complacency - self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual
dangers or deficiencies
2. knuckle down - to proceed
3. laurels - a recognition of achievement
4. appetite - hunger
5. spark - effort
US HIV rate 'higher than thought'
1.1 million people with HIV/Aids at end 2003
24%-27% unaware of being infected
56,000 news cases in 2006
53% of new infections in 2006 occurred in gay and bisexual men
African American men and women were also strongly affected
24%-27% unaware of being infected
56,000 news cases in 2006
53% of new infections in 2006 occurred in gay and bisexual men
African American men and women were also strongly affected
Saturday, August 2, 2008
WORDS FROM NEWS (1)
McCain mocks 'anointed' Obama in new broadside
Republican John McCain ratcheted up his attacks on Barack Obama, debuting a new web ad mocking the Democrat as a quasi-divine figure who had anointed himself to rule the world.
The Arizona senator sharpened his newly negative tone on a day when Obama was heckled by African American protestors in Florida, and denied McCain campaign claims he had injected race into the increasingly testy battle.
"Can you see the light?" McCain's sarcastic web video sent to supporters asked, arguing that Obama, who wowed Europeans on a foreign tour last week, is arrogant, consumed by his own celebrity and not yet ready to lead.
"It shall be known, that in 2008, the world will be blessed," says the narrator of the minute-long web video, replete with religious imagery.
"They will call him, 'The One,'" the advertisement said, using a sarcastic tone which includes footage of Charlton Heston as Moses in the movie "Ten Commandments."
The ad features moments from Obama's soaring speeches taken out of context. In one clip, Senator Obama is seen being asked in a television interview: "do you have any doubts?" to which the Illinois senator replies "Never."
"Barack Obama may be 'The One' but is he ready to lead?" asked the narrator, rounding off the ad.
1. ratchet - to proceed by steps or degrees
2. debut - to present to the public first time (debut a new product)
3. anoint - to choose by or as if by divine election
4. heckle - to harrass and try to disconcert with question,challenges
5. sarcasm - a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
6. wow - used to express strong feeling (as pleasure or surprise)
7. replete - fully or abundantly provided or filled
8. arrogant - exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by
an overbearing manner
Republican John McCain ratcheted up his attacks on Barack Obama, debuting a new web ad mocking the Democrat as a quasi-divine figure who had anointed himself to rule the world.
The Arizona senator sharpened his newly negative tone on a day when Obama was heckled by African American protestors in Florida, and denied McCain campaign claims he had injected race into the increasingly testy battle.
"Can you see the light?" McCain's sarcastic web video sent to supporters asked, arguing that Obama, who wowed Europeans on a foreign tour last week, is arrogant, consumed by his own celebrity and not yet ready to lead.
"It shall be known, that in 2008, the world will be blessed," says the narrator of the minute-long web video, replete with religious imagery.
"They will call him, 'The One,'" the advertisement said, using a sarcastic tone which includes footage of Charlton Heston as Moses in the movie "Ten Commandments."
The ad features moments from Obama's soaring speeches taken out of context. In one clip, Senator Obama is seen being asked in a television interview: "do you have any doubts?" to which the Illinois senator replies "Never."
"Barack Obama may be 'The One' but is he ready to lead?" asked the narrator, rounding off the ad.
1. ratchet - to proceed by steps or degrees
2. debut - to present to the public first time (debut a new product)
3. anoint - to choose by or as if by divine election
4. heckle - to harrass and try to disconcert with question,challenges
5. sarcasm - a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
6. wow - used to express strong feeling (as pleasure or surprise)
7. replete - fully or abundantly provided or filled
8. arrogant - exaggerating or disposed to exaggerate one's own worth or importance often by
an overbearing manner
Friday, August 1, 2008
My 29th Birthday
On coming 3rd August, I will be 29th. As a glimpse of my life, I did so many wrongs. If weigh the wrongs and rights, the balance will be bias to the wrongs’ side. Normally, I passed most of my birthday with silently and quietly, so most of my birthdays are not remarkable. One birthday I always remember is that the birthday of 24th. On that day, I saw lovely eyes and felt warmness although it was raining heavily. And also I knew who my special one is. As the song “I always miss you whenever I dink coffee”, I really miss that day and really miss her.
In my childhood, I was a naughty boy and I had no courage to face any difficulties. Whenever I had to fail to do homework, whenever I couldn’t find my lost books, whenever I was a loser in games, I cried. I liked arguing with everyone and I was a big dreamer.
But my father made me so confident. He always encouraged me. He is a so benevolence and kind father to all of us. Not only my idol but also he is my teacher, and my friend. As everyone knows that life is so short, he departed so early. I missed him everyday and I felt that he’s very near to me.
After my father departed us, I dimly understood my mother. Mother made me to understand what the courage is and what the requirements are needed to face the fierce world. Now, I really understand the value of mother. Wherever my mother is, the existence of mother makes my sprit to be immortal.
Having one elder sister and one younger brother, I didn’t feel loneliness in my childhood. They are my comrades and my companion .Having a few good friends also make me a lucky person. If lord of death ask me to leave from this world, I will follow his order happily as I believe I possessed a few meaningful days.
I wish all of my love persons to be healthy and wealthy, to get peace of mind and body and to be happy.
In my childhood, I was a naughty boy and I had no courage to face any difficulties. Whenever I had to fail to do homework, whenever I couldn’t find my lost books, whenever I was a loser in games, I cried. I liked arguing with everyone and I was a big dreamer.
But my father made me so confident. He always encouraged me. He is a so benevolence and kind father to all of us. Not only my idol but also he is my teacher, and my friend. As everyone knows that life is so short, he departed so early. I missed him everyday and I felt that he’s very near to me.
After my father departed us, I dimly understood my mother. Mother made me to understand what the courage is and what the requirements are needed to face the fierce world. Now, I really understand the value of mother. Wherever my mother is, the existence of mother makes my sprit to be immortal.
Having one elder sister and one younger brother, I didn’t feel loneliness in my childhood. They are my comrades and my companion .Having a few good friends also make me a lucky person. If lord of death ask me to leave from this world, I will follow his order happily as I believe I possessed a few meaningful days.
I wish all of my love persons to be healthy and wealthy, to get peace of mind and body and to be happy.
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