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The Giovanna Connection
One of the really great things about the ICBIE is its network of friends; people who come into contact with us and then continue to work on behalf of our community. Today’s article intends to recognize the efforts of Giovanna Carnosa in Pescara. During 2008, she spent six months at the ICBIE (together with our…
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ICBIE Screen Printing Class Shows Its Stuff
Another novelty in last semester’s ICBIE course offerings was a class that taught our kids how to design and print T-shirts. This art, traditionally referred to as silkscreening, has changed its name because it no longer requires the use of silk, becoming serigraphy, or screen printing. During that busy weekend just before Christmas, the students’…
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Santa Arrives in Massaranduba
, The economic crisis weighs on everybody, but the ICBIE continues to sieze every opportunity to bring hope and joy to the local community. To celebrate Christmas, Pietro became Babbo natale and led an expedition into the distressed neighborhood of Massaranduba, which, poised between Ribeira and Uruguai, is a ten minute walk from the Institute. …
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ICBIE New Year’s Eve Party in Rome
All through the holidays, the ICBIE office in Rome has been busy organizing another party at the Beba do Samba club in San Lorenzo for the last night of the year. Starting at 10 PM, our supporters will be able to eat all the traditional Italian sweets (Pan d’oro and Panettone) and dance to…
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Big ICBIE Christmas & End-of-Year Party
As a culmination for the weekend of celebrations, aboout sixty students flocked into the ICBIE garden for the traditional end of year Christmas party. This year’s bash was particularly lavish, thanks to a 100 Euro contribution from our dear friend Mary Norris in New York. (Actually, she sent the money last July, to provide for…
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End-of-Year Hapkido Performance
A highlight of last weekend’s activities was an impressive formal presentation of Augusto Carvalho‘s hapkido classes, held on the front patio of the ICBIE, with dozens of kids, divided by age groups, showing their skills. Under Augusto’s care, these youngsters develop physical strength and coordination, but also the fundamental human traits of discipline, respect and…
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Exhibition of Student Drawings
It’s the end of year rush at the ICBIE. The last lessons of 2008 were held on Saturday, initiating a long weekend of ceremonies, exhibitions, performances and, as always, parties. As a result, this blog will be full of new material all week! Among the many courses offered during the semester, the drawing class…
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Val’s Visit to Liceo Socrate
ICBIE student ambassador Valdenice Santana met with the students of a Roman High School. (English translation below) Al suono della campanella che segnala inconfondibilmente l’inizio delle lezioni, il liceo Socrate ha avuto un’ospite d’eccezione: l’insegnante e nostra amica e sostenitrice Valdenice Santana. Per circa due ore Valdenice ha intrattenuto gli studenti, che hanno partecipato con…
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More Stories from Paranaguá
Our friend Paranaguá has become the ICBIE’s most assiduous photo-reporter-tour guide-local historian. We are grateful for his beautiful descriptions of the local sights and scenes. (English translation below) Um fato me chamou a atenção em Danielle: o seu fascínio pela fotografia! Também gosto desta arte. O vício é tanto que ando com a máquina a…
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A Sweet Testimonial from Claire
“I strongly believe in ICBIE and in the positive difference it makes in the lives of those who study or work there, and for all those who come across it whilst travelling, who fall in love with the people, the place and the human goodness within it.” – Claire Bertaud, volunteer and friend of ICBIE…