I didn´t know Mika, nor this song, despite the fact that this is a romantic song and the more I listen to it the more I like it. Mika is a quick-changing singer and I reckon he would be the new Freddie Mercury who is believed to have been a sing start? in the past and nowadays, once he is dead, he is too, therefore I must assume he must be so in the future. (lyrics show must go on, video show must go on)
Another group like “Queen” would be U2 with his singer named “Bono” (video-with or without you, lyrics with or without you), those groups have been trendy in the past, nowadays and probably in the future. U2 have protest songs probably because of their nationality, they are from Ireland, where the conflict between IRA and England Government is latent. Their music and their lyrics improve in their concerts, once we can see their concert strength it´s unforgettable, they have a powerful sound that can surround us and a shiver can run down our spine (new year´s day). If someone can go to a U2´s concert, please don’t doubt, it´s always a good choice.
Another great pop singer is Robbie Williams (video feel-robbie, lyrics fell),I believe he must be mad, it is said that some geniuses have been a little crazy like him; probably drugs are wrecking his life. Although he is a great singer he ought to work hard to be an upper-class. He might become a sing star like Freddie Mercury but this is very difficult, watch this: (video barcelona)… behind Montserrat Caballe, it is so amazing.
On the other hand, there are many singers on top of the list s nowadays but I don´t know whether they’ll be in the future. For example Rihanna (video hate that i love you lyrics hate that i love you), a cute black woman and “No doubt” with their blonde soft rock singer (video don´t speak lyrics don´t speak).
But I don´t want to finish without speaking about Duffy, a pretty blonde singer who has a special voice which can take us our thoughts, and remind us of the lost American soul. I think she is a link between the past and the present and she is a flattering to our ears. (video mercy)
Sent by Manuel Torga, 4th year student
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Congreso Anota
Back from Congreso Anota I want to thank the organisers of the event sponsored by Pearson for treating us so well. To tell you the truth I would have liked it to last a bit longer as we were treated like royalty. I also want to point out the remarkable lecturers ranging from the good-natured Luis Rojas Marcos to the smart Pilar Jerico who taught us the value of the concept No Miedo, never forgetting the moving account of Sebastian Alvaro’s incredible experiences with his team or the quick-witted Emilio Calatayud with his down-to-earth view of our increasingly permissive society towards our children.
On the personal level, I have to confess that I had a great, great time in Madrid ; that I had the opportunity to see colleagues and friends I hadn’t seen for a long time, some as long as 13 years and so , as we had to make up for lost time some of us didn’t even sleep a wink , not that I regret it , on the contrary. 
Weddings
Written by Sandra Garcia Corte , 4º year
To start with, I have to tell you that I have been to many weddings in my life since I was a little child. This is because my mother has a lot of first cousins. In fact, they can be more than 20 ! 
Anyway, despite me having gone to so many weddings, I just really enjoyed my self in the first one.
I was with my aunt in my grandma’s house one day, when the door bell rang. It was my aunt’s boyfriend wanting to tell her something extremely important… As everyone was expecting (except my aunt) he showed her a beautiful golden engagement ring ! Of course, she said Yes !
The wedding took place three months later. (I was six years old). It was on the 4th of February and to everyone’s surprise it had snowed a lot the week before. Fortunately, that Saturday, the sun was shining.
The groom arrived before the bride. He was wearing tails and my mother was with him because she was the maid of honour. Half an hour later, the bride arrived. She looked gorgeous with her beautiful white dress and veil covering her face. I was one of the bridesmaid and my cousins were page boys.
They got married in a small chapel in the countryside. My grandfather, who was the best man walked the bride down the aisle. During the ceremony they pronounced the vows and exchanged silver coins, as usual. The significance of this ritual is sharing the worldly goods.
After the service, they stood outside for photographs for a long time. As they were leaving the Church, the guests threw rice over them. Besides, my aunt threw her bouquet of flowers over her shoulder towards the crowd.
Then, we went along for the reception. We stood on the grass, by the river outside the restaurant and everyone drank cider and champagne for hours!
Later on, we entered the restaurant to have lunch; we took places. When the bride and groom came in looking wonderful, everyone stood up to welcome them with lights ! The meal consisted of 3 or 4 courses. After the meal, the couple decided to cut the wedding cake together. As they were cutting it, my dad proposed a toast. Afterwards, the best man gave the first speech. It was about the fact that in marriage, you have to give and take… Finally, we danced the whole afternoon and even the whole night.
The next week the new couple left for their honeymoon to Egypt !!
At a Hospital
Last Saturday a friend of mine was badly injured in a car crash because he was under the alcohol effects. Fortunately, the accident was near Villa so the paramedics could get there before it was too late. They examined him and realised that besides suffering from shock, he could barely breathe and there was blood everywhere. They rushed him to hospital and as soon as he arrived he was taken to the operating theatre to have an operation. His lungs were quite damaged but during the operation the doctors realised that his stomach was injured as well. Eventually it turned out worse than the surgeons expected so the operation lasted quite a bit more.
After having been operated he was taken to intensive care and the nurses gave him an injection to avoid him the pains. Unfortunately his condition deteriorated overnight: he began to throw up, had a temperature… but it was all because of a virus so the doctors prescribed him some painkillers and antibiotics. After having healed the virus, the doctors discharged him from hospital and gave him some advice as having a healthy diet (because of the virus), giving up smoking (because of the lungs injury) and keep away from the alcohol for a couple of months because he could be hooked on it.
Nowadays he has scars because of the stitches he needed and is walking on crutches until the twist ankle gets better, if it doesn’t, he might need surgery. Moreover he has got rid of all the alcohol he had at home.
This essay has been sent by Estela Ramon García, 4º year
April Fools’ Day
April Fool’s Day or All Fool’s Day occurs annually on April 1. The day is generally observed by playing a practical joke on a “victim” who soon becomes known as an April Fool. This custom is thought to have started in France during the 16th century but the British are credited with bringing it to the United States.
In England, tricks can be played only in the morning. If a trick is played on you, you are a “noodle”. In Scotland you are called an “April Gowk” or cuckoo bird. It lasts for two days there. The second day in Scotland is called Taily Day and is dedicated to pranks involving the buttocks. The Scotts can be given credit for the “Kick Me” and the ‘to be the butt of a joke’ expression.
Americans play small tricks on friends and strangers alike on the first of April. One common trick on April Fool’s Day is pointing down to a friend’s shoe and saying, “Your shoelace is untied.” If victim falls for the joke the prankster yells, “April Fool!” Most April Fool jokes are harmless pranks.
Sometimes articles in print and on line magazines are written ‘tongue in cheek’ as an April Fool’s prank. The news media sometimes gets involved. A British short film once shown on April Fool’s Day was a fairly detailed documentary about “spaghetti farmers” and how they harvest their crop from the spaghetti trees