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)
