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1. Amazes of Amethyst August 05, 2008 Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz occurring in hues ranging from a light pinkish violet to a deep grape purple. The most sought after color is the deep violet exhibiting flashes of red. This variety is termed as the “Siberian” though it is got from places other than Siberia. Most material from Brazil occurs in a tender violet, while that coming from Madagascar are generally red or violet. Uruguay has the most exquisitely deep colored amethysts but the supplies have almost tarnished. The legend of this stone holds that the Greek God of intoxication, Dionysius, was once insulted by a... (read more) Author: Chris Columbus

2. Brazil people and food March 04, 2008 Brazil has hundreds of miles of pristine and undeveloped beaches that stretch from the tropical north to Rio de Janeiro and all the way down to the border with Uruguay. With cities such as Rio, there are plenty of developed areas to buy in and be near the ocean, but there are also many less expensive areas farther north. The most popular stretch of coast for new development and international investment is in the northeast, stretching from Salvador, in the state of Bahia, around Natal at the tip of Brazil and up to Fortaleza. While this part of the country has long been popular with Brazilians... (read more) Author: Kirsty Connell

3. Spanish Language Paper Ready To Debut The News Journal February 25, 2008 Learning Spanish: Biblical Lessons For Kids In Spanish Spanish Language School Uruguay Don't forget the Mexican nationals in the resort towns who managed to learn how to climb on the horse without the benefit of a cart. Using Spanish software enables you to streamline your learning and accelerate your ability to speak and converse. Immersion studies have always had some of the best results for people who wanted to learn Spanish. Inexpensive Easy First Steps: A more affordable way to start to learn Spanish in your spare time is to purchase a common Spanish phrase book such as Barron's S... (read more) Author: John Brenner

4. Gem Mining Vacation: Amethysts January 19, 2008 The typical color of an amethyst gem stone boasts the color of royalty, a rich violet-purple. However, amethysts can be found in all shades of purple, lilac and mauve. Amethysts from Veracruz, Eastern Mexico, tend to be very pale. Amethysts from Guerrero, South-Central Mexico, tends to be very brightly colored. Amethysts are also found in India, Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar, United States, Soviet Union, Australia, South Africa and Sri Lanka. The color of an amethyst is very unstable and can diminish with protracted exposure to sunlight. Pale amethyst gem stones may be set in a closed ... (read more) Author: Anthony Benjamin

5. South American World Cup Thrilling Marathon November 26, 2007 Among the 10 nations which form the South American group are all time big names such as: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia and the growing ones Paraguay, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia and Venezuela. Up to this point in the qualification rounds Paraguay leads the pack with a total of 10 points close followed by Argentina (9) and Brazil (8). Quietly but efficiently the Paraguayan team continues at the top of the list ahead of the favourites after three consecutive wins and a draw. The team’s latest victory over Chile, 3-0, confirms the team is the most likely to qualify directly. ... (read more) Author: Claudia Beckford

6. Why consider Brazil for cosmetic surgery? September 27, 2007 Brazil is located in South America and is the largest Latin American country and the fifth largest country in the world. It is bordered by French Guiana, Surinam, Guyana, Venezuela and Colombia in the north, with Uruguay and Argentina in the south and Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru to the west with the Atlantic Ocean extending along the entire eastern side of the country. When you think of Brazil, the Amazon rain forest, magnificent beaches, football and samba beats will probably spring to mind, but Brazil is also a world-renowned location for plastic surgery and its growing medical reputation... (read more) Author: Vincent CHASTEL

7. My First Scarf Using Rio De La Plata Yarn September 23, 2007 I don't ever remember a time when I didn't knit. However, I have to confess that it's only recently that I turned my hand to hand-dyed yarns. Maybe the more I knit the more snobbish I become about it. I hope not. Anyhow, I've just tried using some hand-dyed wool from Rio De La Plata Yarn. Rio De La Plata Yarn is more than just a hand-dyed yarn; it's actually made by a cooperative in Uruguay using traditional methods. I read that it's hand-spun by the wives of gauchos - the traditional cowboys of South America - from yarn that hat been kettle-dyed. It just sounds so romantic! Before I boug... (read more) Author: Robin OBrien

8. Calle Uruguay Street Food May 10, 2007 The parties in most Latin American countries don’t pick up until midnight or later. In Panama’s Calle Uruguay, a conglomerate of trendy night venues that boast anything from salsa to techno to classic rock, the street it’s a veritable mixing bowl of drunk, wealthy Panamanians and visiting foreigners. A brand of gastronomic entrepreneurs saw this mix of inebriated souls with the beer munchies, and decided to take to the streets to take on the task of feeding their insatiable cravings. And so, the hotdog man, the empanada guy, and the taco stand were born. These men and women are at once yo... (read more) Author: Andrew Cowan

9. Sahara Bar, Live Music Venue in Panama May 10, 2007 Before actually venturing to Calle Uruguay, I passed through it twice on consecutive tours of my new home city, Panama. The most interesting bar to me, by far was Sahara. From the outside it looks like there are two entrances, one leads you up an outdoor staircase that is framed by a circular white tunnel, and the other is a metal entrance ramp where the doorman sits collecting money from the male party-goers. Despite that fact, the bar always seems to have a larger number of girls than guys, especially after you weed out the prostitutes. It turns out, if the tunnel second-story entrance ... (read more) Author: Andrew Cowan

10. Cleo and Patek: Designer Leather Products and Accessories March 29, 2007 The Cleo and Patek company began manufacturing quality leather goods in Paris around the turn of the 21st century. As a competitor in the leather goods industry, Cleo and Patek have been creating new items and lines of leather products for several years. Currently, their headquarters are based in New York, along with many other major companies that manufacture leather goods and accessories. The company also has factories based in several countries all over the world, including Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia, India, Hong Kong, and Paris. Cleo and Patek are dedicated to creating leather pr... (read more) Author: Gale Boone

11. February Birthstone - Amethyst January 16, 2007 "The signature February birthstone is amethyst which is characterized by its many variations of purple. When amethyst is subjected to extreme heat it changes color to a yellow colored amethyst referred to as burnt amethyst. Amethyst is made up of several different varieties of quartz mineral. Amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos which means sober. It is common belief that the name was made after the color of wine. You are able to mine amethyst is South American countries that include Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Argentina. You are also able to mine it in African countries... (read more) Author: suravi triathy

12. Homemade Catfish - Carp Baits - - Amazing Predigested Fish / Shellfish Meal Extracts For Dream Catches! January 10, 2007 * Prepare to see some of the most effective bait ingredients ever! * Through the 1960’s, work by scientists in Uruguay, stood out above all others. This was part of a global effort, to find a dietary supplement for undernourished and starving children in the third world! Methods of enzyme controlled digestion of fish meal were being tested. The aim was to convert fish meals it into highly digestible protein concentrate, while retaining essential ‘omega’ oils, for good health. Homemade carp bait makers and commercial bait manufacturers all round the world have benefited from thi... (read more) Author: Tim Richardson

13. So Long Cold Cruel Winter Expand Your Horizons October 13, 2006 So long cold long winter. Long-stay vacations are exciting and now very affordable. It used to be that for those who could travel and escape the winter clime that their options were rather limited. Not so now. The new buzzword for those of a certain age is the “long stay” vacation. The genre is wide and covers a multitude of possible styles and destinations. The common denominator however is the desire to escape the depths of winter. Who can blame them? For years the destinations for winter snowbirds were the standards – Arizona, Palm Springs and Texas and Nevada. How... (read more) Author: Amy Goodmann

14. What are Gaucho Clothes? August 11, 2006 What are Gaucho Clothes? Gaucho Clothes is the term used to refer to the traditional clothing used nowadays by the gauchos who mainly inhabit Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil. The gauchos are the cowboys of these South American countries. Although we find distinctive regional features, the main elements are: The alpargatas, which is a rope sole and canvas shoe. The bombachas de campo, very strong pure cotton trousers and the boina hat. These elements all have a European origin and they started to be worn by the gaucho around the middle of the 19th century. The alpargatas in En... (read more) Author: John Hunter

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