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    Strange beauty in 'Sin Nombre'  Jul 3, 2009
    Running time: 1 hour, 36 minutes, in spanish with English subtitles. Rating: R. Theater: Goldtown Nickelodeon. (Juneau Empire)

    Italy Hopes For Quake Reconstruction Pledges At G8  Jul 3, 2009
    Berlusconi has also said he hopes Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, who is attending the summit as well, will contribute to rebuilding the 16th century Spanish Castle in L'Aquila. The enormous fort houses the Abruzzo National Museum and was heavily damaged. (CBS News -- World)

    Best towns to visit by car  Jul 3, 2009
    Jensen highly recommends visiting the Museum of the Fur Trade in for its collection of artifacts from British, French, and Spanish trappers who traded in the area during the 50 years before Lewis and Clark explored the nation's interior. "They've got all the real stuff, all the trade goods from these wacky aficionados who collect it," says Jensen. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Local youth go Around the World9:31 am | (No comments posted.)  Jul 3, 2009
    The school has approached us regarding classes on Spanish and Native American cultures. . (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)

    Scientists to breed 'super-tuna'...  Jul 3, 2009
    Discussions are presently under way in the Spanish city of San Sebastian on how to protect tuna species, with environmental groups demanding tougher quotas and the European Union proposing reducing tuna fleets ... The "scientific' harvest magically ends up being used for commercial purposes. A lot of kooks here today. If you don't want to eat meat or fish, that's fine. If you try to take mine away I will smite you. RHO1953 on July 02, 2009 at 10:54 PM GO VEGAN! and SAVE THE PLANET!!! I haven't... (The Drudge Report)

    NASA astronaut takes Twitter to space en Espanol  Jul 3, 2009
    He'll tweet from space in Spanish and English ... NASA says this is the agency's first Twitter account in Spanish. (Yahoo News)

    Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden dies at 97  Jul 2, 2009
    NEW YORK - Gwyneth Paltrow speaks almost perfect Spanish _ and she does it with an Iberian accent. opyright 2008, The , Hanford, CA | and. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)

    Paltrow: BlackBerries don't always have to be on..  Jul 2, 2009
    NEW YORK (AP) - Gwyneth Paltrow speaks almost perfect Spanish - and she does it with an Iberian accent ... "When I was 15, I went to a small town outside Talavera de la Reina and I had the most wonderful experience. It really changed my life," Paltrow said in fluent Spanish during a recent interview ... Paltrow remains close to the family she lived with in Spain, calling them "my Spanish mother" and "my brothers" from Spain. (The Drudge Report)

    Gwyneth Paltrow says Spain changed her life  Jul 2, 2009
    Oscar-winning actress writing book about influence of Spanish cuisine. "... The way people live over there. They seem to enjoy life a little bit more, Gwyneth Paltrowsays of Spain.They aren't running around as much as in New York. They enjoy time with the family. They don't always have their Blackberries on.Chris Pizzello / APMost popular Most viewed Top rated Most e-mailedCelebrity videoJuly 1: Jermaine Jackson talks to NBC's Matt Lauer about how he felt when... (MSNBC -- News)

    * Homeschooling is back  Jul 2, 2009
    When Elizabeth, who goes by the nickname Bitsy, begins high school next term, she will enroll in Spanish and writing courses at the local community college, while continuing her homeschooling, which will include an online trigonometry course for students two years older than she is. Homeschooling dates back to colonial America, but lost ground when institutionalized schooling became compulsory in the mid-1800s. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Gwyneth Paltrow: Viva Espaa!  Jul 2, 2009
    Oscar-winning Actress Relishes in the Country's History, Culture And Even Teaches Her Children Spanish ... (CBS) Gwyneth Paltrow speaks almost perfect Spanish and she does it with an Iberian accent ... "When I was 15, I went to a small town outside Talavera de la Reina and I had the most wonderful experience. It really changed my life," Paltrow said in fluent Spanish during a recent interview. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Sitting In: Buying American is not all its cracked up to be  Jul 1, 2009
    They considered a job a privilege and insisted that we speak English, not Spanish, knowing full well that that was the ticket to getting ahead. What moral tenet would we have been following in destroying our business just to fleetingly preserve American jobs for ungrateful malcontents. (Georgetown Record, MA)

    How To Make A Mojito  Jul 1, 2009
    According to the Bacardi Rum website, the mojito was first created in 1586 when English Queen Elizabeth the first authorized Captain Francis Drake and other pirates and corsairs to plunder the Spanish cities in the New World. They made a huge fortune out of this plundering that even rivaled the Queen's annual income, which led them to mix with the local culture and be able to introduce a concoction known as Draque to the Cuban population. (Suite101.com)

    Next stop, Santa Barbara  Jun 30, 2009
    Historic Spanish, traditional Mediterranean, and even Moorish architectural styles, lovingly preserved, present an eclectic blending reminiscent of the ancient capitals of the old world ... Overnight at the Inn of the Spanish Garden, a secluded private retreat in the center of the city's downtown Historic Presidio District. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    Make way for the Original GenXers  Jun 30, 2009
    The book is intended for the general reader, but it s not service journalism, and it doesn t traffic in smiley-faced pabulum about how wonderful it is that nonagenarians finally have time to learn Spanish. It s depressing. (Boston Globe)

    Green-Industrial Complex  Jun 30, 2009
    In fact, according to a study by Gabriel Calzada, a professor of economics at Juan Carlos University in Madrid, for every green job created by the Spanish government in recent years, an average of 2. 2 other jobs were destroyed to make way for it. (The American Conservative)

    Mexican teacher in A.F.  Jun 30, 2009
    Vasquez is one of four Mexican teachers who were invited to teach binational students and parents the Spanish language and Mexican culture in migrant summer school. The teacher exchange program was developed as part of the Binational Migrant Education Program, and it allows experienced teachers to come to the U.S. and work with binational migrant students. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Author Carlos Ruiz Zafon  Jun 30, 2009
    In The Angel's Game, Spanish novelist Carlos Ruiz Zafon's prequel to his mega-bestselling The Shadow of the Wind, a young writer in early 20th century Barcelona finds that he may have sold his talents and his soul to the worst of bidders. Pulpy, melodramatic and compulsively readable, The Angel's Game is the second of a proposed four books set in Barcelona. (Time.com)

    Controversy builds about need to ban 'vuvuzela'  Jun 29, 2009
    Spanish soccer player Xabi Alonso called for a ban of vuvuzelas at the 2010 World Cup, according to South African newspaper The Times. So did Dutch coach Bert Van Marwijk, Reuters reported. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Seoul man: South Korean adds more international flavor to O's  Jun 28, 2009
    But this season, a third language will join English and Spanish in the Missoula dugout ... Vicente, who speaks both English and Spanish, said at the end of the day, they all have the same goals and one common thread unites them as a team. (Missoulian, MT)

    Aqueduct crowned world 'wonder'  Jun 28, 2009
    The aqueduct's honour was confirmed by a panel representing 21 nations at a Unesco meeting in the Spanish city of Seville. The bid was supported by Wrexham Council and British Waterways. (BBC News)

    Foreign Language Club Activities in...  Jun 28, 2009
    Almost all high schools offer Spanish and French as a foreign language. However, many also offer Latin, German, and Italian. (Suite101.com)

    Tiny village hits El Gordo lottery jackpot  Jun 27, 2009
    A remote Spanish farming village today became several million pounds richer after each of its 25 inhabitants won a share of the top prize in the world's biggest lottery, El Gordo. The church bells rang in Rebollo de Duero, in the central Spanish province of Soria, as the handful of farming families celebrated their good fortune ... The draw, televised live over several hours, is an essential part of the Spanish Christmas. (Yahoo News -- Gambling & Lottery)

    Backpacking to Keet Seel  Jun 27, 2009
    When the Spanish arrived in the Southwest, the movement stopped. The Hopi were on their mesas, the Zuni farther south and other bands had scattered throughout New Mexico. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Unique Portion Of Enzyme Fights Lung Infection  Jun 27, 2009
    The research was supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and Spanish and European public agencies. Adapted from materials provided by , via , a service of AAAS. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)

    Post-Recession World Prep Takes Student From Missouri River to Blue Danube  Jun 27, 2009
    After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Spanish language and literature from the University of Kansas, the Omaha, Nebraska, native worked in a law office and considered pursuing a law degree. She soon realized that in tough economic times, building and maintaining relationships are crucial for businesses and something she excels in. (PR Newswire)

    • 'Bruno' cuts La Toya Jackson scene  Jun 27, 2009
    free; Bill Murray; 'City of Ember' trailer; movie trailers; Tim Robbins; variety; embed; Saw V Teaser Trailer; Vin Diesel returns to the action-genre in Fox's futuristic thriller, 'Babylon A.D.'; August 2008; Fox; Vin Diesel; 'Babylon A.D.' trailer; video; variety; Woody Allen is back behind the camera with Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardhem and Scarlett Johansson topping this Spanish romance. Scarlett Johansson; Javier Bardhem; 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' trailer; Penelope Cruz; Woody Allen; spain;... (Variety)

    Mauritania: Force-Feeding On Decline, But More Dangerous  Jun 27, 2009
    The Mauritanian government plans in 2010 to launch a programme with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) with funding from the Spanish government to fight practices harmful to women, including force-feeding. Health fallout. (allAfrica.com)

    Around Town: No more rain!  Jun 26, 2009
    Nick is a grade 11 student in Ms. Wood s Spanish III Honors class ... He created an interesting narrative written in grade level Spanish. (Abington Mariner, MA)

    California Immigrant Activist Charged With Vote Fraud...  Jun 26, 2009
    P.S. If you had to pick (and you have to), which do you prefer, "Press 1 for English", or "Press 1 for Spanish" ... while I enjoy the challenge of expanding my vocabulary, I'm afraid your efforts are all wasted: most Federal Government phone numbers I call nowadays first say, "Press 1 for Spanish, 2 for English." This battle has been fought and lost ... they asked me why, and I said, because your phone service offers for me to "press 2 for Spanish..." I said I only deal with English-speaking... (The Drudge Report)

    Stefan FatsisARMCHAIR KICKER  Jun 26, 2009
    Despite the advances of the past 20 years, the U.S. is still a generation or more away from consistently fielding a team of artists like the Spanish side it beat -- a team that hadn't lost in 35 games dating to back November '06, and had won a record 15 straight ... What brings out the angry flag-waver in me is the historical arrogance in Europe and, to a lesser extent, other soccer powerhouses, toward the U.S. More Americans than ever play overseas -- 81, according to the Web site -- many of... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Incredible U.S. Soccer Win  Jun 25, 2009
    For American audiences, Spanish national team stalwarts like Xavi and David Villa make for more compelling television than America's Landon Donovan. Don't blame American soccer fans for preferring the international productforeigners play the game better, after all. (Slate)

    Freeman makes Spanish fit into student's lives  Jun 25, 2009
    With a BA in Spanish and secondary education from Florida Southern College, a Master's degree in ESL (English as a Second Language) from the University of Central Florida and an additional certification in Spanish education for K-5, Edye is well prepared for her role for the past 13 years as educator within the Mid-Prairie school system. When you add all her education together, Edye is certified to teach Spanish and ESL from K-12 though she at present teaching K-5 at all M-P elementary schools... (Kalona News, IA)

    Born on the Bayou  Jun 25, 2009
    His ancestors were French, African, Spanish, Native American and German. Most people in my area are Creole, he said. (Helena Independent Record)

    MTV Announces Dynamic Development Slate of Programming Featuring Broad Spectrum of Talent  Jun 24, 2009
    "Patito Feo" is executive produced by Beatriz Acevedo and Doug Greiff of Hip TV, based on a wildly successful format produced and distributed by Grupo Televisa, the largest and most powerful Spanish language media company in the world. HARD TIMES. (PR Newswire)

    E-MAILING IT IN: Talkin' NBA draft, celebrity team owners  Jun 24, 2009
    From all I've read, he has women surrounding him everywhere he goes -- almost like a Spanish basketball version of a Jonas brother ... He played well in the Olympics and held his own against the U.S., plus he's guided his Spanish club team to multiple titles, but does European success and a few YouTube clips really make him the best point guard in the draft. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Needham Classroom Notes (June 25)  Jun 24, 2009
    Study the evolution of filmmaking while watching great movies; explore the possibilities of computer art; learn how to throw a clay pot; brush up on your Spanish; invite some friends to enter the world of Mah Jong. For information on available classes, or to register, go to www. (Needham Tab, MA)

    Miss State roster features Congo contingent  Jun 24, 2009
    "I kept trying t 000007B8 o ask Rima what she likes and she kept saying, 'Spanish,''' Fanning said.Fanning assumed Rima meant some dish popular in Spain. To find out, Fanning had the players cook for her - they served her spinach.For three years, Mokango, Lumanu and Kolanda have relied on teammates and friends to act as a surrogate family. The players often find themselves daydreaming about the simple pleasures of family life. Mokango can't wait to again sit down to a meal of ribs and plantains... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    The Serna School experiment still has to prove itself  Jun 23, 2009
    According to the Great Schools Web site, that earns Joe Serna a ranking of 1 out of 10 compared to other schools in the state, and still 1 out of 10 compared to schools with similar "demographics" " parent education, poverty, student mobility, student ethnicity and other criteria.It is a shame, we think, that API does not measure foreign language skill and perhaps some other talents that will be essential for success in the 21st Century. And other testing seems to show that Serna's program of... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Four-star operation  Jun 23, 2009
    At Quattro Stelle, Tony makes lardo, speck (Italian cured ham), bresaola (from beef), finocchiona (with fennel seeds and garlic), Spanish cantimpalo (with paprika), capocollo (from the shoulder) and four products from wild boar, or cinghiale. He also does ham and bacon and is perfecting a sweet prosciutto. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Ga. colleges increase Hispanic enrollment  Jun 23, 2009
    Colleges developed brochures and Web sites in Spanish. Oscar Beltran, a recruiter for Kennesaw State University, said Hispanic students are more aware of options and the application process because of the outreach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    Wellesley High grad to spend year studying in Panama  Jun 23, 2009
    And I'm sure my Spanish will improve much faster if there's no one around to speak English with. It was also reassuring to her parents that Lily is participating in an organized program, and that she'll have a network of AFS counselors and teachers to support her with any academic or social issues she might encounter. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)

    Palo Alto churches take stand against torture  Jun 23, 2009
    Palo Alto Online News. Uploaded: Monday, June 22, 2009, 3:27 PM. (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    Ancient Superstition and Religion  Jun 22, 2009
    This same site, prior to the arrival of the Spanish, was an Aztec shrine dedicated to a mother goddess Tonantzin. Sociology professor Michael Carroll cites an early Franciscan sermon accusing the Indians of worshiping this goddess rather than Our Lady of Guadalupe. (Suite101.com)

    Tejano singer headlines Rosenberg event  Jun 22, 2009
    Segura worked on the KQQK morning show in the 90s and called the Oilers football games in Spanish in the late 80s. He worked for the Tejano radio station 980 AM before he died of a heart attack last year. (KHOU.com, TX)

    Top 10 taquerias/cantinas  Jun 22, 2009
    Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. Tonight, this weekend, May 5th. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    PLAYING THE FEUD: Real winners of the week's hot duels  Jun 20, 2009
    Rubio is a sensational Spanish point guard who, at 17, nearly lead the Spanish national team past the NBA's best at the Beijing Olympics. Meanwhile, Jennings, a former Arizona recruit, took his game overseas and dominated to the tune of 5. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)

    Grupo Salinas, Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America Raise Over US$1.3 Million During the 50th Movimiento Azteca Awareness and Fundraising Campaign To Support Prenatal Care  Jun 20, 2009
    MEXICO CITY, June 19 /PRNewswire/ -- This month marks the celebration of the 50th Movimiento Azteca awareness and fundraising campaign, which was dedicated to support the National Network to Prevent Birth Defects (RENAPRED for its initials in Spanish). Thanks to donations from both Mexico and the United States, through Fundacion Azteca and Fundacion Azteca America, more than Ps. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Decline of West Seen in Scotland Where Mathewson Rues What Goodwin Wrought  Jun 20, 2009
    Patersons attempt to found a city called New Edinburgh in Darien to channel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans ended in 1700, when Spanish troops attacked. English settlers in the Americas were ordered not to assist the Scottish enterprise. (Bloomberg)

    Luzons highlands lost in time  Jun 20, 2009
    This practice died out about 200 years ago when the Spanish came to the area and converted the headhunters to Christianity ... As you drop down through the cool mist, you are greeted by a sight that has had writers scratch around for new superlatives ever since they were first discovered by the Spanish conquistadors. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    A night of flemenco guitar and dance  Jun 19, 2009
    The Boston musician is celebrating his new album, Language of the Heart, with Spanish flamenco dancer and special guest Nino de los Reyes. The concert is a fund-raiser for Culture Fest International. (Boston Globe)

    Cruise ship with swine flu outbreak heads to Aruba  Jun 19, 2009
    MADRID A Spanish cruise ship hit by a small outbreak of swine flu was headed Thursday for the Caribbean island of Aruba, where more than 400 passengers will disembark, the vessel's Spanish owner said ... But 342 Venezuelan passengers got off in Isla Margarita Wednesday because that was their final destination anyway, said an official with Spanish tour operator Pullmantur, which owns the ship. (Yahoo News)

    Roger Ebert decries Bill OReillys shrillness  Jun 19, 2009
    Watching politicians argue is, to me, like attempting to watch those Spanish soap operas always playing on Telemundo with only a year of Spanish class to aid me, and my experiences of watching Dora the Explorer when I was little ... " Frank blamed everybody but himself! I'll take one million O'Reillys before I take one Barney Frank. By that token we might have saved billions of dollars! By Damian Sarcuni on Roger, While I do not agree with O'Reilly's methods, I find the venomous descriptions of... (Harper's Magazine)

    Former Iraq ambassador settles in Spokane Valley  Jun 18, 2009
    Two weeks into Spanish language training, however, he got a call saying a spot had opened up in Khorramshahr ... It was in Iran, near the Iraqi border; he switched from Spanish classes to Farsi. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Two societies: One for the left, one for everyone else  Jun 18, 2009
    Phil wrote on Jun 15, 2009 7:32 AM:" bigotedUS - you are as tired and worn out as Mr. Clayson when it comes to originality - actually worse. Clayson tried this a few weeks ago and got torn apart - now you try and raise this zombie from the grave again? And your bigotry - wow, it never ends does it? Mandatory church attendance - sounds like the Taliban - which you and others like you are basically the Christian version of. English only - of course, bigots can't stand to hear that "gibberish" that... (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Best Places to Live 2009  Jun 17, 2009
    Founded in 1565 by Spanish Adm. Pedro Menndez de Avils, this community of 13,000 residents on Florida's northeastern coast has managed to maintain its colonial charm. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    contemporary take on Sapir-Whorf  Jun 17, 2009
    Whether it's distinguishing modes of being in Spanish, evidentiality in Turkish, or aspect in Russian, learning to speak these languages requires something more than just learning vocabulary: it requires paying attention to the right things in the world so that you have the correct information to include in what you say ... g., "That was a short talk," "The meeting didn't take long"), while Spanish and Greek speakers prefer to talk about time in terms of amount, relying more on words like "much"... (Harper's Magazine)

    Escobar, Braves looking to regroup  Jun 17, 2009
    Just Sunday, before the game, in the visiting clubhouse at Camden Yards, I watched Esocbar tell stories in Spanish to a group of his Latin teammates, Gregor Blanco, Manny Acosta, Barbaro Canizares ... Does Yunel speak only Spanish ... He seems to be communicating more on the field with people that I highly doubt speak Spanish. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Movies online: The future is (almost) here  Jun 17, 2009
    Not quite a clearinghouse for Jamaican sinsemilla and not quite the Spanish word for ham, Jaman is a tremendously clever hybrid of pay-streaming, free-streaming, download-to-own and social networking, focused entirely on film and leaning heavily toward independent, classic and foreign-language offerings ... Several American filmmakers from middle-class backgrounds have lately chosen to leave their own societies behind in search of inspiration, including Cary Joji Fukunaga (who made the thriller... (Salon)

    Senior Chinese leader meets Spanish King  Jun 17, 2009
    He Guoqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and China's anti-graft chief, meets with Spanish King Juan Carlos I (L) in Madrid, capital of Spain, June 15, 2009 ... MADRID, June 17 (Xinhua) -- He Guoqiang, China's anti-graft chief, met with Spanish King Juan Carlos I Monday evening, vowing to work for a stronger partnership between their countries ... He Guoqiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political... (Xinhuanet, China)

    Its Finished, John Lanchester, The London Review of Books  Jun 16, 2009
    RBS, seeing Barclays putting the moves on ABN Amro, decided to make some moves of its own, and after a complicated fight, ended up winning ABN Amro, as part of a consortium of bidders with the Belgo-Dutch bank Fortis and the Spanish Banco Santander. The consortium bid 71 billion, as opposed to Barclayss 66 billion and this notwithstanding the fact that ABN had sold off its American subsidiary LaSalle, which was one of RBSs reasons for being interested in the deal in the first place. (Harper's Magazine)

    executive director  Jun 16, 2009
    Jamie is proficient in French and Spanish and is currently improving his conversational Arabic at the Middle East Institute. Tanya Gulnik is also a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies working towards a Masters in International Policy with a focus on Energy and the Environment. (Harper's Magazine)

    Chamber leads trade delegation to Spain  Jun 16, 2009
    It is the Spanish who founded San Antonio in 1731. Hispanic Chamber officials say the importance of developing further ties with Spain has been at the forefront of Pablos term as chairman. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    A passionate life  Jun 16, 2009
    "Chocolate was a daily part of our childhood. In Manila the chocolate culture is entrenched. The Spanish trade route ran between the Philippines and Mexico from 1515. Manila received cocoa 70 years before Europe.". Today, their customers include Swiss expats who send Boon chocolates back home. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    In Italy, Qaddafi takes page from Berlusconi: Meet with the ladies  Jun 16, 2009
    Last week, a Spanish paper of young, scantily clad women enjoying a Berlusconi-hosted visit to his villa last winter. Meanwhile, the 72-year-old leader faces possible divorce over an , to whom he reportedly gave a 6,000 ($8,400) diamond necklace at her 18th birthday party this spring. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)

    Parla Italiano? Here’s your chance  Jun 16, 2009
    As of June 1, the College Board will cease offering Advanced Placement courses and exams in Italian language and culture, which had been a staple in many American high schools, alongside AP courses in Spanish, French, German and Japanese. The Board s initial disclosure was made last April and, unable to secure funding from the Italian Republic, which had footed the bill for more than half of the program s original costs, the organization made the ultimate decision to discontinue the program at... (Queens Chronicle, NY)

    Makana shares aloha with his slack key music  Jun 16, 2009
    The standard tuning of a six-string guitar in the Spanish tradition is: from the top, or lowest sounding string, the musical notes E-A-D-G-B-E. The vast majority of guitar-oriented music, from blues to rock, jazz to country, is played in this tuning ... Guitars were first brought to the Hawaiian islands by cattlemen of Mexican or Spanish heritage. (MSNBC -- Music)

    Our historically challenged president  Jun 16, 2009
    Obama also insisted that "Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance. We see it in the history of Andalusia and Cordoba during the Inquisition." Yet the Spanish Inquisition began in 1478; by then Cordoba had long been re-conquered by Spanish Christians, and was governed as a staunchly Christian city. In reference to Iraq, President Obama promised that "no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other." Is he unaware of how the United States imposed democracies after... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Kenya: They'd Love to Be in Our Shoes  Jun 6, 2009
    The Spanish encountered the Taino when they arrived on the island of Hispaniola (on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated) at the end of the fifteenth century ... It was Bartolomeo de las Casas, a Spanish Dominican priest who recommended to the Spanish Queen Isabella that slaves from Africa be brought to the Americas. (allAfrica.com)

    Photos of Nude Partygoers Add to Berlusconi's Woes  Jun 6, 2009
    Clues to that question may be found in a series of blurry photographs that have wound up on the front page of the respected Spanish daily El Pa;s ... The Spanish daily is one of several European newspapers citing the control the PM has over large swaths of the Italian media trying to keep the heat on Berlusconi ... Berlusconi's lawyer quickly announced that the Prime Minister would sue the Spanish paper for violation of privacy, and Berlusconi called the publication of the photos a "scandalous... (Time.com)

    Ian ThomsenINSIDE THE NBA  Jun 6, 2009
    Last month, when I was in Barcelona to report a recent feature on Rubio, the 18-year-old Spanish point guard who is likely to be the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, I was led through the arena of Rubio's club by his father, Esteve Rubio. On one of many practice courts adjacent to the main arena, 10-year-old kids were weaving through a series of drills teaching them to dribble with either hand. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)

    Hard work pays off for top students  Jun 6, 2009
    While a student at AHS, Do was the vice president of the Spanish Honor Society, a member of National Honor Society, Eagle Depot and the UIL history team. She also took piano lessons for 12 years. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Reaching out: Emmaus Lutheran Church offers servicein Spanish to expand its mission  Jun 6, 2009
    Last Sunday, the language of the congregation expanded once again in reflection of today s culture when Emmaus began offering worship services in Spanish. The Spanish language services, which will be held at noon every Sunday, are in addition to the church s English services held regularly at 5 p.m. Saturday and 9:15 a.m. Sunday ... It was a good spirit, said Janz, who worked both as a Spanish teacher and a coordinator of travel/study programs to Spain and Mexico, before her call to ministry. (Racine Journal Times, WI)

    Grilling The Argentine Way  Jun 5, 2009
    The fire should be medium-high, and it is ready when you can hold your hand there for only 2 1/2 seconds (to determine 2 1/2 seconds, in Spanish, we say, "Uno matador, dos matador, tres..."; the English equivalent is "one Mississippi, two Mississippi, three..."). Keep a spray bottle filled with water handy to douse any flare-ups. (CBS News -- Early Show)

    Rice to establish Spanish resource center  Jun 5, 2009
    is teaming up with the Spanish Ministry of Education to create a Spanish resource center at the Houston university. The center will provide outreach and training by the Spanish government for Houston Independent School District language teachers who can come to Rice for instruction on pedagogical issues related to their field ... Rice faculty and students will also be able to use the center, located near the Hispanic studies department, where volumes of books, DVDs, CDs and other media related... (Houston Business Journal, TX)

    Leaving alone how thrilled we should all be that a little piece of European pop...  Jun 5, 2009
    Among the titles, which serve as the centerpiece of a two-hour thematic block that provides perspective on the films, are: Alice's House, Portuguese with English subtitles, 2008; Le Couer Des Hommes 2, French with English subtitles, 2008; and Mala Uva, Spanish, with English subtitles, 2004 "We're delighted to add Cablevision to our list of top cable and satellite partners across the US and Canada," said Eurocinema chairman and CEO Sebastien Perioche in a statement. "We're proud to make available... (Multichannel News)

    Sotomayor a racist? Hardly, South Bronx says  Jun 5, 2009
    New York - As Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor makes the rounds meeting key senators on Capitol Hill this week, the South Bronx where she was raised and much of the city she still calls home are rippling with pride orgullo, in Spanish. At the same time, people here along Bruckner Boulevard bristle at the attacks against Judge Sotomayor by conservatives like Newt Gingrich and Rush Limbaugh, who have called her a racist. (Christian Science Monitor)

    Spain awarded shipwreck treasure  Jun 5, 2009
    The treasure-hunting company rejects the Spanish state's claim to the haul ... The company, Odyssey Marine Exploration, raised the haul from a shipwreck in the Atlantic, suspected to be that of a Spanish naval vessel ... The Spanish government argued that the treasure formed part of the country's national heritage. (BBC News -- Europe)

    Ruling favors Spain in battle over booty  Jun 5, 2009
    - Florida deep-sea explorers who raised an estimated $500 million treasure from the 200-year-old wreck of a Spanish galleon should give all the loot back to Spain, a federal magistrate judge said ... He accepted the Spanish governments argument that it had never expressly surrendered ownership of the ship and its contents ... Odyssey has argued that it still lacks conclusive proof of the ships identity and disputed the Spanish governments ownership of the valuable cargo. (MSNBC -- Technology)

    Zubi Wins A 2009 Effie Award  Jun 4, 2009
    Unlike other competitive voice-activated systems, SYNC's ability to understand various Spanish accents is key for the US Hispanic Market, where consumers have various countries of origin, and varying degrees of acculturation and language proficiency. "Juanes was the perfect fit to launch SYNC in the Hispanic Market," said David Rodriguez, Ford multicultural marketing manager. (PR Newswire)

    More students opt to study abroad  Jun 4, 2009
    USC Aiken senior Christy Randall said she had to sacrifice lavish meals while studying Spanish in Salamanca, Spain, last summer. Studying abroad is something every student should experience in spite of the cost, Ms. Randall said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    * EDITORIAL: Faulty science and faulty politics  Jun 4, 2009
    Aside from a history of colonization by Dutch, Spanish and Japanese that has left its own mark, this nation consists of Hoklo, Hakka and Aborigines along with a growing population of immigrants from Vietnam, the Philippines, Laos, Indonesia and many other countries. National Immigration Agency statistics show that one out of eight newlywed couples are cross-border couples and one out of four newborns have an immigrant parent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)

    5 Spanish centers join a study for a new leukemia and lymphoma treatment technique  Jun 4, 2009
    Public release date: 3-Jun-2009. Contact: Alex Argemi. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)

    Secrets to building a better burger at home  Jun 3, 2009
    1 teaspoon smoked sweet Spanish paprika. 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar. (Waterloo Courier, IO)

    Volver: To Return or Not To Return  Jun 3, 2009
    "My Spanish friends tell me I was born in the wrong country," Vukovich said, laughing. Vukovich has been studying Spanish for many years ... "All of my upper division Spanish credits have been abroad," she said. (Suite101.com)

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