From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2013/11/131128_todays_phrase_safe_hands.shtml

In safe hands

Newborn babies respond enthusiastically to soft stroking, cuddling and caressing, say experts

Today's Phrase

When you say someone is in safe hands, you mean they are being cared for by someone who is confident and skilled.

Examples:

John is going to be operated on by one of the best surgeons in the country. He's in safe hands.

The new CEO of the company had degrees in engineering and business administration. The staff knew they were in safe hands.

Take note

A safe pair of hands is a similar expression. It refers to someone who can be trusted to do a good job, avoiding mistakes.

Example:

My boss gives me all the difficult assignments. He knows I am a safe pair of hands.

Interesting fact

In developed countries, the average birth weight of a full-term newborn baby is approximately 3.4 kg, and is typically in the range of 2.7 - 4.6 kg.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving! 

Amanhã é Dia de Ação de Graças!

American people celebrate Thansgiving with their families and friends on the 4th Thursday of November to thank the blessings they have received through the year.

Os americanos celebram o dia de Ação de Graças com suas familias e amigos na 4ª quinta-feira de novembro para agradecer as bençãos recebidas ao longo do ano.

Below there a site with a recipe of one of the dishes they may have on this date: Cheese and onion pie.

Abaixo está um site com a receita de um dos pratos que podem ser degustados nessa data: Torta de queijo com cebola.

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/cheeseandonionpie_89625

Cheese and onion pie

This stunning vegetarian pie is perfect for a picnic or lunchbox and looks just as at home at the centre of the dinner table.

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/2013/11/131121_todays_phrase_to_flag_up.shtml

To flag up

Bunting is a common sight at celebrations in the UK. Photo: Laurence Coss/ BBC

Today's Phrase

To flag something up is to emphasise its importance, or to mention it so that others know about it.

Examples:

At the meeting Martin flagged up the issue of late payments. He said that we hadn't paid our suppliers for three months.

There are a couple of points that I'd like to flag up today: one is the increasing number of customer complaints and the other is the problem with our computer system.

Take note

If you are flagging, it means you are becoming weaker and running out of energy.

Example:

I worked really hard from 7am until lunch, but after lunch I was really flagging!

Interesting fact

The colourful triangular flags in the picture are called 'bunting', and are often seen at street parties and weddings in the UK. The flags have a long history in the UK, though they have seen a particular return to popularity after the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011.

Have a look at this stylish bedside table.  You can have your own made of a range of different materials or just by putting things together, like books.  I have my unique night table: a tall wooden stool! 
Dê uma olhada nessa mesinha de cabeceira estilosa.  Você pode ter a sua própria feita de uma gama de diferentes materiais ou apenas colocando algumas coisas juntas, como livros.  Eu tenho  minha mesinha única: uma banqueta alta de madeira!

Abaixo uma mesinha constituida de duas malas apoiadas em blocos de madeiras e finalizadas com uma bandeja para amparar os objetos.
From: http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/beautiful-designer-bedrooms?click=hbu-more#slide-23

VICTORIA PEARSON

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