From Both Ends

24/10/2021

Decidimos dar um tempo no podcast para repensarmos algumas ideias e novos projetos.

We're on a hiatus from the podcast, to rethink ideas and new projects.

03/08/2021

We're coming back, in mid-August!!! Join us soon for more candid conversations. Can't wait!!

12/05/2021

In this week's episode we talk to Josie Moraes, Special Education Specialist, as we learn to understand more about Autism.
She shares with us how it can be diagnosed, what the red flags are, how it affects both the child and his or her parents, and what steps to take in providing a comfortable atmosphere for the child's education and well being.
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Stay tuned! The episode will drop on Thursday, exclusively on Spotify. 🎧🎙️
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30/04/2021

You can’t miss this one out!!

Herbie Hancock will serve as Artistic Director, and John Beasley will serve as Musical Director. In New York, artists including Melissa Aldana (Chile), Massimo Biolcati (Italy), A Bu (China), Cyrus Chestnut, Amina Figarova (Azerbaijan), Roberta Gambarini (Italy), Kenny Garrett, James Genus, Stefon Harris, Ingrid Jensen (Canada), Joe Lovano, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Antonio Sánchez (Mexico) and Veronica Swift will deliver a rousing series of performances.

In Los Angeles, Herbie Hancock will be joined by Alex Acuña (Peru), Justo Almario (Colombia), Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jonathan Butler (South Africa), Mahmoud Chouki (Morocco), Gerald Clayton, Andra Day, Romero Lubambo (Brazil), Marcus Miller, Dianne Reeves, Francisco Torres (Mexico), Justin Tyson and Ben Williams.

Leading performances from their home countries will be Igor Butman in Moscow (Russia), Jacob Collier in London (United Kingdom), Mandisi Dyantyis in Cape Town (South Africa), Ivan Lins in Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), John McLaughlin in Monaco, James Morrison in Mt. Gambier (Australia) and Junko Onishi in Tokyo (Japan), among others. Renowned Beninese vocalist Angélique Kidjo will contribute a special performance from UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.

The concert will be presented as a live webcast via YouTube, Facebook, jazzday.com, UN Web TV, UNESCO and U.S. State Department outlets. Tune in right here to watch the stream!

Read the full 2021 Press Announcement

30/04/2021

https://youtu.be/3421WDpq7eM

The 2021 All-Star Global Concert will feature an historic lineup of performances by some of the world’s greatest jazz masters. For the first time ever, in ho...

30/04/2021

Hey guys!
In this week's episode, we celebrate these perfect companions and give valuable tips on how best to choose which is best for you and your family. Some of the issues raised are whether to buy or adopt, to beware of puppy mills, and we offer advice on nutrition and their overall well-being. 🐾🐾🐕🦴
Join us, and feel free to comment if you have other good advice to share with us as well as fellow listeners. We're looking forward to hearing from you. 🙂

30/04/2021

HOW WIRED ARE YOU?!?!
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In today's world, it is hard to find someone who does not have an online presence, but is it really worth having one?
This week, we have a delightful conversation with Hemylle Oliveira, an English Language Consultant and social media enthusiast, who shares valuable tips on how to navigate the web while avoiding traps, and how to get the most of your online experience.
Which platforms do you use? Which are your favorite apps? How do you stay safe online? Let us know what you think in the comments below.


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17/04/2021

EMANCIPATION DAY

Emancipation Day is a holiday in Washington DC to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act, which president Abraham Lincoln signed on April 16, 1862. It is annually held on April 16.

A wide range of events are arranged in Washington DC to mark Emancipation Day. These are spread throughout the month of April and include exhibitions, public discussions, presentations of historic documents, the laying of wreaths, concerts and poetry readings. The events aim to educate a broad spectrum of people about the history of the municipality of the District of Columbia in general and slavery in particular. Attention is also paid to the African origin of many slaves and racial issues in modern American society.

Background
Formal slavery was legal until 1865 in most of the area that is now the United States. Many slaves were of African origin and many slave owners were of European descent, although some other groups also had slaves. By 1860, there were about four million slaves in the United States. On April 16, 1862, Abraham Lincoln, who was the US president at the time, signed the Compensated Emancipation Act, which freed more than 3000 slaves in the District of Columbia. However, slavery did not officially end in the rest of the United States until after the American Civil War, which lasted from 1861 until 1865.
The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution formally ended slavery in the US. It was proposed on January 31, 1865, and ratified by 30 of the then 36 states in the same year. However, it was only ratified in Mississippi in 1995. Slavery and the racial divisions, upon which it was based, have had and continue to have huge implications for individuals and American society as a whole.
Emancipation Day in Washington DC marks the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act. On January 4, 2005, legislation was signed to make Emancipation Day an official public holiday in the District of Columbia. Elsewhere in the United States, the emancipation of slaves is celebrated in Florida (May 20), Puerto Rico (March 22) and Texas (June 19). There are also similar events in many countries in the Caribbean, including Anguilla, Bahamas, Bermuda, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Many of these events occur during the first week of August as slavery was abolished in the British Empire on August 1, 1834.

Source: timeanddate.com

17/04/2021

World Voice Day 2021:
Theme this year is 'One World, Many Voices’

The day also underlines the struggles millions go through for having lost their voice to several voice-related illnesses.

Smoking, shouting, drinking and poor speaking technique are some of the ways in which people abuse their voice and refuse to acknowledge how important a gift it is. In order to create awareness, recognise and celebrate the human voice, 16 April is marked as the World Voice Day.

The theme this year is “One World, Many Voices”.

The day was first observed as the Brazilian Voice Day when a group of voice care professionals from the same country decided to celebrate in 1999. Brazilian Society of Laryngology and Voice under the chairmanship of Dr Nedio Stephen were the first to observe 16 April as the day dedicated to the voice. Once established as the Brazilian Voice Day, the event was also celebrated in countries Argentina and Portugal.

The day then became a global phenomenon. The members of the Academy’s Speech, Voice and Swallowing Disorders Committee spoke with colleagues from Brazil and Europe to establish the global World Voice Day we celebrate today.

According to Voicefoundation.org, the day serves as a part of the campaign to educate the public about the importance of human voice and the need for preventive care. The other objective of the day is also to encourage people to take care of their voice and know it's important to seek help when necessary.

Since many of us take the wonderful gift of voice for granted, the day also serves as a reminder to the people how blessed they are that we can communicate our thoughts and concerns.

Source: firstpost.com

15/04/2021

NATIONAL LAUNDRY DAY

Even though National Laundry Day and Tax Day often land together on April 15, remember to keep these two activities separate. Anybody who has ever recovered a $20 bill from the washing machine knows why.

That said, we generally don’t love doing laundry. However, we’re thrilled when it’s done. Think clean clothes, fresh sheets, and that special fresh laundry scent. (Do you have a favorite dryer sheet fragrance? If you must know, we here at National Today are partial to something in a lavender.)

The word “laundry” comes from two Welsh words, “lloon,” or crazy, and “dyrte,” or dirty. The Welsh jokingly called the English “lloon dyrtes” and with time it morphed into “laundered.”

Source: nationaltoday.com

15/04/2021

ASSASSINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN DAY

On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was assassinated at his theatre box in Ford's Theatre in Washington D.C., while watching a production of Our American Cousin. His attacker was a Confederate sympathizer and famous actor, John Wilkes Booth. President Abraham Lincoln passed away the next day, only six days after the end of the American Civil War, which saw the Confederate Army surrendering. Lincoln was the first American president to be assassinated while in office, and what followed was a period of intense national mourning.

Source: calendarr.com

15/04/2021

NATIONAL HIGH FIVE DAY

National High-Five Day is a fun observance that happens on the third Thursday of April. The day celebrates the well-know hand gesture which is often exchanged between people as a way of congratulation, greeting or celebration. So, to celebrate this day, you just have to high-five everyone you see.

How was the High-Five first created?

The origins of the high-five are not certain, and it is impossible to track down an exact moment in history of when the first high-five was exchanged. It is believed, however, that it was inspired by the low-five that has been around since World War II.

While it is not possible to know exactly how the high-five originated, two stories are credited with being the first known high-five exchanged in public.

The first one took place in 1977 at the last game of the regular season between the Dodgers and the Houston Astros. After hitting a home run, player Dusty Baker was greeted at the home plate by teammate Glenn Burke and they both raised their hands and slapped them in a high five, as a way of celebrating the play.

Another moment credited with being the first known high five happened at a practice of the Louisville Cardinals basketball team, in 1978 when Wiley Brown was going to give colleague Derek Smith a low-five, but they high-fived instead, beginning a new team tradition of giving each other high-fives as a way of celebration.

History of National High Five Day

National High Five Day was born in 2002 when some students at the University of Virginia set up a stall on campus giving away free lemonade and free high-fives. The idea spread across the United States and grew in popularity until it became its own holiday.

SOURCE: calendarr.com

15/04/2021

NATIONAL TAX DAY

Tax Day falls on April 15, and it is the last day for people in the United States to declare their income tax details with the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS. This day has been the deadline for filing tax returns since 1955, and it has only been extended a few times due to extenuating circumstances or coinciding with holidays.

Tax Day is not a federal holiday in the United States and businesses run on normal working hours.

Source: calendarr.com

15/04/2021

NATIONAL PAN AMERICAN DAY

This holiday commemorates the establishment of the International Union of American Republics at the First International Conference of American States on this day in 1890

History of Pan American Day

By the end of the 19th century, almost all the nations of the Americas had liberated themselves from colonial rule.

This raised the issue of what level of co-operation should exist between these states to mutually benefit each other.

To address this, the First International Conference of American States met, at the invitation of the United States, in Washington, DC, from October 1889 through April 1890, to consider measures that would preserve and promote the prosperity and welfare of the American States.

Near the end of the conference, on April 14th 1890, the conference adopted a resolution forming the International Union of American Republics, now known as the Organization of American States (OAS). The OAS is the world’s oldest regional organization.

The original member countries include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the United States, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Since the OAS has expanded to include many Caribbean countries who gained independence in the 20th century.

The International Union of American Republics designated April 14th as Pan American Day in 1930, and it was first observed the following year.

Sources:

International Conference of American States. (1st : 1889-90 : Washington). 10/1889-4/1890
Organization of American States

15/04/2021

NATIONAL GARDENING DAY

National Gardening Day on April 14th encourages gardeners and would-be gardeners to pick up a shovel and some seeds and kick-off a beautiful year of homegrown bounty.

Whether you want to grow vegetables, fruit, flowers, houseplants, or anything in between, National Gardening Day celebrates a satisfying pastime that you will enjoy for decades. Growing your own food also lets you provide fresh and natural nourishment for your family for a fraction of grocery store prices.

As many gardeners know, the benefits of gardening come from more than the produce. Spending time in the garden also provides physical activity and an opportunity to join with nature.

The observance is a call to action to get out and grow flower or vegetable gardens. No matter how you garden, plant in the ground, in containers, in straw bales or a square foot gardening box. Just garden!

Source: nationaldaycalendar.com

15/04/2021

RAINN DAY

This year RAINN Day is April 14. RAINN Day is an annual outreach by the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN, the R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network, to advance the nonprofit’s ongoing crusade to prevent sexual violence against young men and women on college campuses. The date varies year to year during the month of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. RAINN Day events are designed to educate students and their peers about prevention and provide recovery support for survivors of sexual assault and harassment.

Although live events have always been held on college and university campuses, this year’s RAINN Day events will be held virtually, due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

HISTORY OF RAINN DAY

The organization behind RAINN Day, the R**e, Abuse & In**st National Network, recently celebrated 25-years (in 2019) delivering help and hope to the survivors of sexual violence on college campuses. RAINN is changing the way people think and respond to sexual violence in general by shining a light on a topic that is uncomfortable for most people to discuss.

RAINN was founded by publishing businessman Scott Berkowitz in 1994 after getting involved in the issue locally at the prompting of a friend. His original vision for RAINN was to create a telephone hotline for victims after hearing stories first-hand from survivors and volunteers. Twenty-six years later, RAINN is the nation’s leading authority on the issue of sexual violence. RAINN ‘s scope of work today includes coordinating both a national 24-hour phone hotline and an online chat hotline where victims can access confidential help, providing community education, and working to improve public policy at both state and federal levels of government.

Since its inception, the National Sexual Assault Hotline has answered the calls of more than three million young men and women whose lives were shattered by sexual violence. They’ve published multiple press releases in support and on behalf of survivors facing media scrutiny, including Dr. Blasey Ford.

Source: nationaltoday.com

15/04/2021

International Moment of Laughter Day

On April 14, stop, smell the roses, and laugh a little (or a lot), because it is International Moment of Laughter Day.

Do something that makes you laugh.

The unofficial holiday, created by humorologist Izzy Gesell, encourages people to forget the stresses of daily life and give into the healing and relaxing power of laughter.

Reduces Stress

Medical studies have shown that laughing reduces stress, increases blood flow, and lowers blood sugar levels. Some studies have found that people who laugh just before going to bed are much more likely to sleep better than those who did not.

Spreads Happiness

In addition to its health benefits, laughter also has social advantages. People who are jovial tend to be quickly accepted in social groups and have an easier time making friends. Laughter is a way to spread joy and happiness and bring cheer in the lives of other people.

How to Celebrate?

• Take a moment in the day to read or watch something that would make you laugh.
• Go with family and friends to watch a comedy show or comedy movie.
• Collect jokes and share them with colleagues, friends, and family.

Did You Know…

…that human laughter has a specific acoustic structure? Laughter can have a ha-ha-ha or ho-ho-ho structure, but it is humanly impossible to have a ha-ho-ha-ho structure to laughter.

Source: timeanddate.com

15/04/2021

In the spirit of World Art Day, we from FROM BOTH ENDS would like to see/hear/read a piece of art work you have produced. Let’s give this page an artsy touch and inspire our listeners/followers to express themselves artistically, judgement free and with lots of encouragement!!

I’ll go first... it is far from being a piece of art, but it was a great achievement for me and made me very proud.

15/04/2021

World Art Day, a celebration to promote the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art, was proclaimed at the 40th session of UNESCO’s General Conference in 2019.

Art nurtures creativity, innovation and cultural diversity for all peoples across the globe and plays an important role in sharing knowledge and encouraging curiosity and dialogue. These are qualities that art has always had, and will always have if we continue to support environments where artists and artistic freedom are promoted and protected. In this way, furthering the development of art also furthers our means to achieve a free and peaceful world.

Each year, on 15 April, World Art Day celebrations help reinforce the links between artistic creations and society, encourage greater awareness of the diversity of artistic expressions and highlight the contribution of artists to sustainable development. It is also an occasion to shine a light on arts education in schools, as culture can pave the way for inclusive and equitable education.

There is much to learn, share and celebrate on World Art Day, and UNESCO encourages everyone to join in through various activities such as debates, conferences, workshops, cultural events and presentations or exhibitions.

Source: unesco.org

13/04/2021

NATIONAL PET DAY

National Pet Day is an unofficial holiday that takes place every year on April 11 and encourages people to appreciate the role that pets play in our lives. People with pets are encouraged to give them the extra appreciation that they deserve on this day. The day also brings awareness to those pets who need the most attention, the ones in shelters who are in need of a home.

It is estimated that in the United States around 80 million households have pets, of which 80 million are dogs and 86 million are cats.

How to observe National Pet Day

On this day people are encouraged to volunteer at shelters, whether they already have pets or not. It is also a good time to remember to donate food, blankets, and toys to make the lives of the pets that are living in the shelters happier.

Those with pets can take the day to give their animals a bit more attention, spend more time with them playing or take them for a long walk, as well as spoil them with nice treats.

Source: calendarr.com

13/04/2021

National Safe Motherhood Day 2021:

Rickie Lake once said, ‘Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing,’ it comes with a great share of responsibilities.
The National Safe Motherhood Day is observed on April 11 every year. It is an initiative of the White Ribbon Alliance (WRAI) to raise awareness about adequate access to care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal services.

HISTORY

India is one of the most high-risk places in the world to give birth, accounting for 15 per cent of total maternal deaths worldwide. Every year, 44,000 women die in India due to improper care during pregnancy. This alarming data required immediate attention. At the request of WRAI, an alliance of 1800 organizations, the government of India declared April 11 as the National Safe Motherhood Day in 2003. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Kasturba Gandhi.

THEME

Every year, the members of WRAI select a nationwide theme and carry out full-scale campaign activities to increase awareness about the proper healthcare and maternity facilities for pregnant and lactating women. The activities also aim at creating awareness about women’s safety and ensuring the right to live life for them under any condition, including safe childbirth and pregnancy.
In 2019, the theme was “midwives for mothers” and in 2020, it was “Stay at home during Coronavirus, Keep mother and new-born safe from Coronavirus”.

SIGNIFICANCE

As per WHO’s data, approximately 830 women die every day from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. In developing countries, the rate of maternal death ranges up to 99 per cent.
As the officials noted that skilled care before, during, and after childbirth can save the lives of women and new-born babies, there was a need to run a campaign to inform women on how to reduce mortality.
The aim of observing this day is to raise awareness and bring people together to achieve the target of reducing the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100000 live births, set as a part of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Source: news18.com

10/04/2021

World Homeopathy Day is celebrated on April 10 every year. It is a day to mark the importance of, and pay tribute, to homeopathy. Homeopathy is a form of medicine that works by triggering the healing mechanisms of the person’s body. Homeopathic medicines don’t have any side effects and are safe to use.

This day is observed on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, who was a German physician and the founder of homeopathy. Read on to know the history, meaning and significance of this day.

Source: pinkvilla.com

10/04/2021

Siblings day, usually held on the 10th of April is a holiday that celebrates siblings relationships. You should probably be calling your siblings to hatch up a plan on how to spend the day. Siblings are an incredible gift from God and anyone who has a brother or sister should not let the day just pass by without celebrating them.

Unfortunately, siblings day is not recognized by federal governments and the day is therefore not necessarily a national holiday. That means you’ll have to wake up and get to work just like any other day. However, that is not a reason not to celebrate it. You can always take time off your busy schedule and get together with your siblings for some quality time.

America has been proactive in trying to get the day recognized as a national holiday by federal governments. 49 states in the United States have been in the forefront pushing for this agenda. India and Australia have also made inroads in getting the day marked appropriately.

The siblings day organization has also made tremendous efforts to get this important holiday recognized. The holiday is an invention of one Claudia Evart, who invented it in a bid to celebrate the lives of her sister and brother who had died while still young. It is not every day that we get to be with our siblings especially when we grow up. Get involved in the national siblings day and take time to appreciate your brother or sister. You can join the conversation about siblings day through the hashtag

Source: awarenessdays.com

04/04/2021

25/03/2021

Do children who grow up having to learn two languages ever get proficient in either or both of them? In this episode, our guest shares her personal experience on having bilingual kids.
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01/03/2021

Don't let anyone hold you back from your dreams. Don't let anyone get you stuck in an unhappy situation.

27/02/2021

Expectations can bring out the best - or the worst - in us. We expect situations to adapt to our choices, and people, to adapt to what we feel is "right". What we fail to realize is that not everything or everyone is open to change. Maybe it's not in their nature. It is up to us, then, to decide what steps to take, and live accordingly. ✨ For our take on the issue, listen in to our episode on Bad Marriages. 📢