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1. English Spanish Translations: Latin American variety July 02, 2008 When you need to translate a document into Spanish and your priority is to create the right impact, it is important to have in mind the country of origin of the target audience. Are we talking Spain or a country in Latin America? Spanish is the official language in more than 20 countries and is spoken by more than 350 million people around the world (this figure is for natives only). So, it is only natural that differences will arise among Spanish speakers coming from different locations. COSMO translations points out in this article the main differences one may encounter between these two... (read more) Author: COSMO Translations

2. The Onions Dish July 02, 2008 Onions have been valued for thousands of years for culinary, medicinal and other uses. Some facts and folklore about the onion. • The common onion is part of the Allium or lily plant family, which includes garlic, chives, leeks and shallots. • The onion gets its name from the Latin word uniowhich means 'one' or 'single', as onions are different than garlic, which produces many small bulbs while the onion produces only one. • Traces of onions have been found in Bronze Age settlements dating back to 5000 B.C.E. • Actual cultivation of onions by man is believed to have begun 4000 years ago i... (read more) Author: Vinodd Kumarr

3. How to be Confident in Everything You Do July 02, 2008 Confidence is a vital ingredient in successfully beginning, pursuing and completing difficult undertakings. Lack of confidence is the primary reason for lack of implementation of good ideas. If we delve into the etymology of the English word confidence, we find that the prefix, "con," is Latin meaning "with" or "together." The root, "fido," translates into "trust," "believe," "confide in." Whenever you see an English word that begins with "con" or "com" it very often indicates that the original meaning of the word involved a concept that was communally formed: the word was intended to convey t... (read more) Author: Ken Wallace

4. Aloe Vera Juice July 02, 2008 Aloe Vera is a species of Aloe, native to northern Africa. It is a very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 80–100 cm tall The Aloe Vera plant has long, spiked leaves, which are thick-skinned and contain a clear gel-like substance. Aloe Vera is a desert lily and there are more than 200 varieties. Aloe vera (“true aloe” in Latin), is generally the most widely used and most effective species of aloe.Aloe vera's use can be traced back 6,000 years to early Egyptian civilization, where the plant was depicted on stone carvings.Traditional and Modern UsesAloe Vera is known as "a pharmacy in a pl... (read more) Author: New Vitality Editorial Team

5. Low Cost Travel to Nicaragua, Central America and the rest of Latin America June 29, 2008 Lured by the attractiveness of its culture, its people, its delectable food, and the low cost travel to Nicaragua, Americans have been traveling to this country in Central America since times immemorial. Back in the mid 1800’s, Tennessean filibuster, adventurer and mercenary William Walker landed in the coasts of Nicaragua looking for soft adventure travels and in a daring act of bravado declared himself its President shortly afterwards. Even after Walker was ousted from his short-lived seat of power, American influence in Nicaragua remained strong, which is precisely what motivated the rise ... (read more) Author: Aman Srivastava

6. The Google AdSense Referral System! June 27, 2008 Recently, Google has declared a referral system called Google AdSense Referral System as its intended ad delivery system. Even though this news was declared in January 2008, some folks are not aware of the changes made by Google. However, Google had already informed people by sending emails to its customers. Google realized that the Google AdSense Referral System was not working adequate for them. Hence, they decided to trash their referral system for people outside North America, Latin America, and Japan. Thus, this would sound surprising to you if you live in North America, Japan or La... (read more) Author: Manu Rana

7. Does Myofascial Release Therapy Work? June 26, 2008 (MFR) therapists believe that it is fast gaining recognition as the missing link in traditional healthcare. It is pioneered and championed in the US by A Physical Therapist called John F, Barnes who has trained over 50,000 therapists in his approach. Myofascial (pronounced Myo fashal ) is derived from the Latin words 'myo' for muscle and 'fascia' for band. Fascia, sometimes called fibrous bands or connective tissue, is a 3D continuous web of microscopic hollow tubules that extends without interruption from the top of the head to the tip of the toes. Within these hollow tubules are continuou... (read more) Author: Terry O'Brien

8. Costa Rica real estate June 26, 2008 Interested in securing a retirement property or investment amid the Costa Rica real estate boom? It can be a wild hunt for just the right place! For starters, you may want to check out the "Baby Boomers in Costa Rica" blog for some sound advice on scouting for properties and determining whether you truly want to spend your golden years in Latin America. The "Buy Safe Costa Rica" blog is another unbiased account of safe sellers, areas and opportunities. Your best bet is to treat yourself to a nice Costa Rica vacation, take one of the local bed and breakfasts up on their "stay free and check out... (read more) Author: Adam Morien

9. Spanish Names For Boy Dogs June 19, 2008 Learning Spanish: Online Spanish Guitar Lessons Spanish Language Search Engine Then you can turn around and sell them through Ebay. . Before you embark on a world journey you can make a close connection with the Latin culture. You won't need a computer for this unless of course you want to type out and print your word lists. Given the success of a number of Spanish Christian talents, the Spanish recording companies do effectively compete with its US counterparts in terms of product standards. There is a need to maintain this momentum in order to gain further ground in the arena of Chri... (read more) Author: John Brenner

10. FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT QUERCUS OAK June 23, 2008 Quercus is a latin word which means oak tree. Quercus oak is a seasoned oak which is very durable and long lasting as compared to other timbers. Oak wood is known to be a hard wood and has evolved in different climatic conditions throughout the world and is being used since ancient times. There are almost 600 varieties of oak trees found all over the world. Quercus oak is used in making stylish fences for the garden. Usually it is made from the heart of the tree which lasts the longest. There are several types of quercus oak of deciduous variety like Quercus palustris, Quercus acutissima, Que... (read more) Author: Shipra Kaul

11. Ballroom Dance Shoes: Choosing the Right Style June 23, 2008 Men's dance shoes are typically black lace-up Oxfords with a flat heel for standard dances and a 1 to 2 inch heel for Latin dances. For women, form is almost as important as function, and shoe styles are as varied as dance categories -- including Latin, swing, cha cha, foxtrot and waltz, to name a few. Basic designs include open- or closed-toe pumps and sandals. Heels in women's shoes are slim or flared and generally range in height from 1 to 3 inches. Slim heels make turns and other moves easier. Flared heels are preferred for the Latin dances because they provide more stability. A Word on Wo... (read more) Author: xing shilin

12. Alternative dollar investments June 23, 2008 With the USD still at over $2 to £1 and with uncertainty surrounding the US property market there had to be some alternative dollar investments out there. It's no secret that many are turning to market-based options to maximize returns over the long haul. If your investing strategy is focused on a far horizon, you may want to consider alternatives to bank deposit investments. Sometimes a deeper analysis is necessary, and fortunately, most internet users have access to Free Financial Planning without cost or obligation from commercial financial organizations. Most of the non p... (read more) Author: Muhammad Aslam

13. Hannibal the Great's - Favorite Sexual Positions and Libido Enhancers From History June 14, 2008 Although much has been written about the political and military life of Hannibal, very little has been written about his personal, and thus sexual life. We extrapolate for you from various Latin and Arabic texts how his sexual life would have been, as a young citizen of Carthage and the favorite positions he enjoyed... As recorded by Livy and other historians, Hannibal was perhaps the greatest military commander of all time, second only to Alexander the Great, but this is of course debatable and many consider him the great commander. He was a man of boundless energy, a warrior but a... (read more) Author: kelly price

14. Still Alive Releases "Lady" Off Their High-Powered CD Un Nuevo Estilo June 13, 2008 PHOENIX, AZ, June 11, 2008 -- FROM THEIR HIGH-POWERED CD -- "UN NUEVO ESTILO"..... International Latin sensation STILL ALIVE, the Colombian family group who cuts and creates their own style and version of Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, R&B, and too many other music styles to count, are now in Phoenix, AZ- home site of their indie label, Patrón Records.... Members include: SUNDAY, brother MAKLIKY, and cousins, BIGDAY and RJ. Just weeks after entering Miami, FL (the USA) STILL ALIVE has managed to heat-up and shake up the clubs.... continues to create a big buzz in the media. The group was recently seen ... (read more) Author: Eric de Fontenay

15. Culture Lessons June 11, 2008 Hopefully I’m not dating myself too much with this anecdote, but you may remember a particular urban legend that gained wide circulation in the 80’s and inspired a fair share of hearty laughs. As the story goes, the somewhat maligned Chevy Nova, when introduced to Latin American markets, supposedly made one of the most notorious cultural faux pas in automotive history. According to the tale, the car’s name in Spanish meant “it doesn’t go.” Now this might be a bit dubious because nova means the same in English as it does in Spanish and even the separated words no va would be linguistically a... (read more) Author: Robert Johnston

16. Getting to Buenos Aires, Argentina June 11, 2008 The capital of the Argentine Republic, Buenos Aires is an exciting bustling city that serves as a gateway to the rest of Latin America. Millions of people each year contribute to its steadily growing tourism sector, and international accessibility is high. By Air - There are two main airports in Buenos Aires: the Ezeiza International Airport and Aeroparque Jorge Newbery. The former is located in an area called Gran Buenos Aires, and caters to both international and domestic flights. Visitors from North America, Europe and other parts of South America will fin d it fairly easy to get to ... (read more) Author: Orson Johnson

17. Maruti Export figure crosses half a million mark June 10, 2008 Maruti Suzuki, Indian car market leader is growing in a big way not only domestically but also globally. The company crossed half a million mark in the cumulative exports. As the ship liner, “Goliath Leader” left Mumbai port on 28th February; carrying 1180 Maruti cars to various Latin American countries and with this Maruti Suzuki became the first carmaker in India to cross the 500,000 units of export. While Maruti Suzuki cars have already proved themselves in all five continents and among them Europe has been a popular destination with the contribution of 56% of company’s cumulative e... (read more) Author: Carazoo India

18. In Memory of Monica Santa Maria June 10, 2008 An article presented in memory of Monica Santa Maria; a great co-animator of the Peruvian infantile television program “Nube Luz”. Perhaps many are not aware of who Monica Santa Maria was but to those children from South and Central America who saw her perform she was a star who dedicated all her talent and beauty to making children all through out Latin America happy. I remember being in Peru in 1991 on what turned out to be a one and a half year stay in South America that saw me visit countries such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Ecuador but it was during my stay in Lima that I dis... (read more) Author: Gianni Truvianni

19. They Do Make Them Like They Used To June 08, 2008 Looking back and reminiscing about the past is all part of growing up. Remembering times when you had a funky car, listened to ground breaking music or when your favourite team had a memorable season can be really enjoyable. The term “retro”, which is derived from Latin, taps into all of that and has created an interesting and dynamic area of growth in fashion. The world of fashion can be a fickle thing. Often items that just weren’t cool first time round and had long been forgotten can come back from the brink and enjoy a second wind. Retro is hot stuff with clothes from the 1950’s thro... (read more) Author: Isla Campbell

20. Baseball-The American Game June 08, 2008 Like the life in the traditional company, but with the difference of football and the basketball, the other American team two principal fôlatre, the baseball is not governed by the clock and does not astound much from abroad that it is the sport of national in the rapid-involved United States. To be a very popular sport of team, independently of North America also in Latin America, Asia of the East of the Caribbean and, baseball is a play of beater-and-swell in which a jug throws a hard ball fist-classified after the striking sector of a smooth paste. The smooth paste, which belongs to t... (read more) Author: Jimmy Spier

21. Study Spanish in Argentina and enjoy the Iguazu Falls June 08, 2008 On of the most impressive regions in Latin America all travellers must visit when studying Spanish in Argentina is definitely the Iguazu Falls. This is a favourite spot for many young people who come to study Spanish in these southern regions of the globe. It is also destination to be enjoyed by families who will always find a breathtaking paradise shared by Argentina and Brazil. Both countries offer unique views of the cascades and you can visit both in just one day while you study Spanish in Argentina. From the Brazilian corner you get to see the entire landscape, as if you were seeing... (read more) Author: Enrique Helmbrecht

22. Jewellry Boxes vs. Jewelry Boxes: One Phrase, Two Spellings June 04, 2008 Jewellery Boxes vs. Jewelry Boxes: One Phrase, Two Spellings You might have seen the phrase Jewellery Boxes used on websites from time to time. For many, this is seen as a blatant spelling error. However, for those in or from the United Kingdon (UK), Jewellery is the proper spelling. Latin Origins Somewhere down the line the spelling changed from Jewellery in the UK to Jewelry in the US. The word actually originates from the Latin word iocus. Oddly enough iocus is defined as “joke” in Latin. How Jewellery evolved from iocus is unclear but because of its origins and lack of “L”s in... (read more) Author: Lisa Becker

23. 10 Factors Vital For Writing Successful Dissertations June 04, 2008 No doubt Dissertations or thesis is a graduate-educated professional's first intensive experience in academic writing. A dissertation or thesis is a document that present’s the author's research and result and is submitted in support of contention for a degree or professional qualification. The word "thesis" comes from a Greek word which means "position", and refers to an intellectual proposition, whereas "Dissertation" comes from a Latin term and means "discourse” or “dialogue”. So we can safely derive a definition of dissertation that is, a presentation of dialogue on a specific ... (read more) Author: lori blakhe76

24. Toyota Launched the 2009 Corolla June 03, 2008 The Toyota Corolla is a compact car produced by the Japanese automaker Toyota. In 1997, the Corolla was recognized to be the best selling car model in the world, with over 30 million sold as of 2007. The name Corolla is Latin for “small crown”. It follows the Toyotas naming tradition of using the name Crown for their cars. The tenth-generation Toyota Corolla was launched for the 2009 model year. The 2009 Corolla is a 4-door, 5-passenger family sedan, available in 8 trims, ranging from the Base 5-Spd MT to the XRS 5-Spd AT. “The Base 5-Spd MT is equipped with a standard 1.8-liter, ... (read more) Author: Anthony Fontanelle

25. Islamic Society, Human Rights, and the Death Penalty: Capital Punishment in Morocco June 02, 2008 World Context Historically nearly all societies have used the death penalty in some measure. Today almost all of Europe, most of Latin America, and countries such as Australia, New Zealand, and Canada have abolished the death penalty from their law and practice. However, some countries such as the US, Guatemala, and much of Asia and Africa retain it. There are 69 countries that still apply the death penalty and about 30 others that still have it in their law. Current Position In theory, Morocco retains the death penalty for ordinary and military crimes; however, the death penalty has no... (read more) Author: Jennifer Arnold

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