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MEXICO CITYCIUDAD DE MEXICO

WILL ISRAEL ATTACK IRAN?¿ISRAEL ATACARÁ A IRÁN?

AERONAUTICAL SCHOOL OPENS IN MYRTLE BEACHESCUELA DE AERONAUTICA ABRE EN MYRTLE BEACH

RIOZ STEAKHOUSE CELEBRATES CARNIVALRIOZ STEAKHOUSE COMEMORA CARNAVAL

MEXICO CITYCIUDAD DE MEXICO

WILL ISRAEL ATTACK IRAN?¿ISRAEL ATACARÁ A IRÁN?

AERONAUTICAL SCHOOL OPENS IN MYRTLE BEACHESCUELA DE AERONAUTICA ABRE EN MYRTLE BEACH

RIOZ STEAKHOUSE CELEBRATES CARNIVALRIOZ STEAKHOUSE COMEMORA CARNAVAL

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Lucas Ximenes MaluliDaniel Machado

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March 2012 BY THE WAY / FALANDO NISSO4 AUTHORITIES READY TO BAN FACEBOOK / AUTORIDADES PRESTES A BANIR FACEBOOK8 LAUGH IF YOU CAN / RIA SE PUDER10 MARRYING THE CORRECT MAN / CASANDO COM O HOMEM CERTO

BY THE WAY / A PROPOSITO5 EMPIRICAL KNOWLEDGE / CONOCIMIENTO EMPÍRICO9 CHIC LATINOS / LATINOS ELEGANTES11 INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS / REMESAS INTERNACIONALES

HEALTH / SALÚD12 DANDRUFF13 CASPA

COVER / CAPA16 MEXICO CITY18 CIUDAD DE MEXICO

GREAT TIPS 20 NEW CHEF AT CAPRIZ / NUEVO CHEF EN CAPRIZ

COOKING / COZINHA24 GUACAMOLE RECIPE / RECEITA DE GUACAMOLE

EVENTS / EVENTOS26 RIOZ BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE CELEBRATES CARNAVAL / RIOZ BRAZILIAN STEAKHOUSE COMEMORA O CARNAVAL

VARIETY / VARIEDAD 28 PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS OPENS CAMPUS IN MYRTLE BEACH, SC29 INSTITUTO DE AERONAUTICA DE PITTSBURGH ABRE CAMPO EN MYRTLE BEACH, SC 30 SAINT PATRICK’S DAY31 DIA DE SAN PATRICIO

TURISM / TURISMO32-33 CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA

SPORT / DESPORTE34-35 UFC

BY THE WAY / FALANDO NISSO BY ALCYONE COELHO

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is watching the habits of drivers related to the use of smart phones while driving. The agency is encouraging auto makers to restrict (or ban) the use of the internet while driving. They would like to see the electronic devices now installed by the factory, that are so attractive to buyers, diminished because their use can be fatal. Distracted drivers can lead to accidents. In 2010 there were 3092 road accidents recorded involving drivers who were distracted with some technological apparatus. For now, the DOT’s intention is just to make the industry aware of the problem. The DOT is not willing to rely on the good-will of the manufacturers, in the future they intend to make laws to sup-port their position.

Calma! Estamos falando apenas no trânsito. Pois os US Transportation Department (DOT) estão de olhos abertos em relação aos hábitos dos motoristas relacionados ao uso de smartphones enquanto dirigem. A agência está promovendo encontro com os fabricantes de automóveis com o intuito de restringir (ou banir) o uso da Internet no momento em que estão dirigindo. A idéia é que os carros que hoje vêem dota-dos de dispositivos eletrônicos instalados de fabrica sejam diminuídos, pois apesar de serem um atrativo para os compradores, esses mes-mos dispositivos podem ser fatais. Motoristas distraídos podem levar a acidentes. De fato, em 2010 foram registrados 3092 acidentes em estradas envolvendo motoristas que assumiram estar distraídos com algum aparato tecnológico. Por agora, a intenção do DOT é abrir os olhos da indústria para o fato. Entretanto, no futuro, o DOT pretende não contar apenas com a boa vontade dos fabricantes, mas com leis como suporte.

EMPIRICAL KNOWLEDGEWe do not know where the Brazilian habit of taking whiskey and coconut water came from; probably due to the abundance of the fruit. It has now become “cool”. It is the prestigious “Master of the Quaich” (title given by the producers of whiskey and the Scottish personality Dave Broom that contributed significantly to the spread of the drink). Broom, author of “Atlas of the World Whiskey” says the drink is “versatile”. Tropical combinations (such as mixing with coconut milk) like those from Brazil and the Carribean are welcome. According to him, in Scotland and other cold countries there is no need for ice and therefore, this alternative is as acceptable as mixing with carbonated water, for example. The author ensures that the popularity of whis-key comes from the ways of enjoying the drink and also because the bottle is to be shared, mak-ing the distillate a drink for all occasions. Broom’s book took over 20 years to write and shows pictures of 350 tastings in the main producing regions of the world.

CONOCIMIENTO EMPÍRICO

No se sabe de dónde viene el origen de la costumbre brasileña de tomar whisky con agua de coco, probablemente por causa de la abundancia de la fruta, pero ahora la costumbre se ha convertido “cool”. Ya que el prestigioso “Master of the Quaich” (título dado por los productores de whisky a la personalidad de Escocia, que contribuyó significativamente a la propagación de la bebida), Dave Broom, autor del libro “Atlas Mundial del Whisky”, dice que la bebida es “versátil” y que combinaciones tropicales (tal como la mezcla con agua-de-coco) como las hechas en Brasil (y el Caribe) son bienvenidas. De acuerdo con él, en Escocia y otros países fríos no hay necesidad de saborear con hielo y, por lo tanto, esta alternativa también es válida, como la mezcla con agua mineral, por ejemplo. El autor asegura que la popularidad del whisky viene de las formas de disfrutar de la bebida y también porque la botella puede ser compartida, haciendo del destilado una bebida para todas las ocasiones. El libro de Broom tardó 20 años para ser escrito y muestra las impresiones de 350 catas y las principales regiones productoras del mundo.

BY THE WAY / A PROPOSITO BY ALCYONE COELHO

MARCH 05MARCH 04

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR CARTA DO EDITOR

Two months are already gone in the New Year. It seems like the time slips by a little faster each year. The economy in the U.S. is still trying to recover from the 2008 financial debacle. For the economy to recover, employment has to increase. There are many jobs available, but there are not always skilled candidates for those jobs. Aviation maintenance is one of those areas. The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has opened a satellite campus in Myrtle Beach, SC to train individuals to meet that demand.

Carnaval celebrations have been taking place in many locales in U.S., in addition to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana. Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse in Myrtle Beach, SC celebrated on February 21, 2012 with the Carolina Coastal University Samba Bateria to entertain diners throughout the evening.

In this issue, we visit Mexico City, Mexico and Charlotte, NC in the United States. Both cities have a surprising abundance of attractions for visitors.

Dandruff is a problem that many people fail to resolve. Dr. Frederico Morais gives some tips on treatment in our Health and Beauty column.

What will happen with the world if Israel attacks Iran? Check it out and see!

Dois meses já se passaram do novo ano e a economia dos Estados Unidos continua tentando se recuperar do desastre financeiro de 2008. Para recuperar uma economia é necessário aumentar o índice de empregos. Há muitas vagas disponíveis no mercado, mas nem sempre há profissionais qualificados para ocupar esses postos. Manutenção de avião é uma dessas áreas. O Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics abriu um campus satélite em Myrtle Beach, SC, para formar indivíduos para atender essa demanda.

Comemorações de Carnaval tem tomado lugar em muitas cidades americanas, além da Mardi Gras em Nova Orleans, Louisiana. Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse em Myrtle Beach, SC, celebrou com a bateria de samba da Coastal Carolina University, que tocou para entreter os comensais durante toda a noite.

Nesta edição, também vamos visitar México City, no México e Charlotte, NC, nos Estados Unidos. Ambas as cidades têm uma surpreendente abundância de atrações para visitantes.

Caspa é um problema que muitas pessoas ainda não conseguiram resolver. Dr. Frederico Morais fala sobre isso na nossa coluna de Saúde.

O que pode acontecer com o mundo, se realmente Israel atacar o Iran? Confira!

Rosileia LimaEditor

MARCH 06

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BY THE WAY / FALANDO NISSO BY ALCYONE COELHO

MARCH 08

LAUGH IF YOU CANOrganize your life and lose weight. It is possible. People who are disciplined, with a greater tendency to organize meals, buy foods with fewer calories and eat at the correct times, on av-erage weigh 24.25 lbs. (11kg) less than impulsive eaters who have no control with respect to food and cannot resist tempta-tion. They cannot follow a slimming diet regimen. Data from a survey conducted at the National Institute on Aging in the U.S. over 50 years, which involved nearly 2000 people, concluded that the mood and personality of people has a direct relation to their weight. The organized weigh at least 5 pounds less than chaotic depressives that live in the “accordion effect”, losing or gaining weight depending on the phase they are in. “Doctors should take into account the emotional profile of patients prior to prescribing a diet or suggest a program of nutritional edu-cation,” says American neuroscientist Angelina Sutin. Another Norwegian study conducted with 89 morbidly obese patients found that insecurity, addiction and emotional instability were common factors in the obese.

RIA SE PUDEROrganize sua vida e perca peso. Sim, é possível, ou pelo menos, é o que acontece com as pessoas disciplinadas, com maiores tendência a organizar as refeições, comprar alimentos com menos calorias e com-er nas horas corretas. Essas pessoas tem em média, 11 kg a menos que as pessoas impulsivas! Essas costumas ser descontroladas com relação à alimentação e não conseguem resistir às tentações. Além disso, os impulsivos não conseguem seguir uma dieta de emagreci-mento. Os dados são de uma pesquisa feita no Instituto Nacional de Envelhecimento, aqui nos Estados Unidos ao longo de 50 anos com quase duas mil pessoas. A conclusão mostra que o tipo de humor e personalidade das pessoas tem direta influência em relação ao seu peso. Os organizados tem pelo menos cinco quilos a menos que os caóticos, os depressivos são os que vivem no efeito sanfona, ema-grecendo e engordando de acordo com a fase que atravessam e as-sim por diante: “Por isso os médicos devem levar em conta o perfil emocional de um paciente na hora de prescrever uma dieta ou sug-erir um programa de reeducação alimentar”, afirma a neurocientista americana Angelina Sutin. Outro estudo Norueguês realizado com 89 pacientes com obesidade mórbida constatou que insegurança, de-pendência e instabilidade emocional eram características freqüentes nos obesos.

BY THE WAY / A PROPOSITO BY ALCYONE COELHO

Who would have thought that Latin America would be responsible for the success of luxury exports from France for two decades? Mexico, Argentina and Brazil have reached the same level of importance as that of Asian countries in the consumption of luxury goods of French origin. The affirmation of the existence of this emerging market was made known by analyst Abraham de Amezaga in a lecture at the University of Sorbonne at the Institut des Etudes et Ibériques Latin Americaines University titled: “Le luxe Français regarde l’Amérique Latine” (the French luxury; an eye on Latin America, translated). According to Amezaga, while Europe has one of the worst crises in its recent history, countries like Brazil, Mexico, Columbia and Panama are economically strong and interested in consuming luxury brands. These items are essentially French, where great names in fashion and perfumery are located.

Quien diría que América Latina estaría en la cima de exportación, con gran éxito, de productos de lujo, hace ya dos décadas, es lo que esta aconteciendo en la actualidad: México, Argentina y Brasil alcanzaron el mismo nivel de importancia de países asiáticos en el consumo de productos de lujo de origen Francés. De la afirmación de la existencia de ese mercado emergente habla la conferencia que esta siendo difundida por el analista Abraham de Amézaga en conferencia en la Universidad de Sobornne en el Institut dês Études Ibériques et Latino-américaines, con el titulo “Le luxe français regarde l’Amerique latine” (Lujo francés visto en América Latina). Según Amé-zaga, mientras Europa vive una de las peores crisis de su historia reciente, países como Brasil, México, Colombia y Panamá, se muestran económicamente fuertes e interesados en consumir marcas de lujo. Y el lujo, por esencia, es Francés, donde están situadas las grandes marcas de la moda, perfumería y cosméticos.

LATINOSELEGANTES

CHICLATINOS

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BY THE WAY / FALANDO NISSO BY ALCYONE COELHO

MARCH 10

MARRYING THE CORRECT MAN

If you are a single woman, the University of London can help in choosing your partner. Psychologist Craig Roberts concluded that the contraceptive pill great-ly influences the quality of relationships after researching 2519 married wom-en with children. The study took into account the scores for sexual satisfaction, sex appeal of the husband and the couple’s union in relation to previous rela-tionships. Women taking the pill when they met their partner were satisfied with the union, though not as much with physical attributes and sexual perfor-mance of their spouse. In those that did not use the pill when the relationship began the pattern of sexual dissatisfaction was not repeated. “Due to hormo-nal changes with a contraceptive, women choose men other than those they actually like, then later when they are not under the effect of the hormones of the drug, they no longer find their partner attractive and lose interest in sex.

CASANDO COM O HOMEM CERTO Se você é mulher e está solteira, um estudo da Universidade de Londres pode ajudar na hora de escolher seu parceiro. O Psicólogo Craig Roberts, concluiu que a pílula contraceptiva influencia, e muito, na qualidade dos relaciona-mentos após pesquisar 2.519 mulheres casadas e com filhos. O estudo levava em conta as notas para a satisfação sexual, sex appeal do marido e união do casal em relação a relacionamentos anteriores. As mulheres que tomavam pílula quando conheceram o companheiro estavam satisfeitas com a união, entretanto não tanto quanto aos atributos físicos ou desempenho sexual do cônjuge. Já as que não usavam pílula quando começaram o relacionamento o padrão de insatisfação sexual não se repetiu. “Devido às alterações hor-monais com o contraceptivo, as mulheres escolhem homens diferentes do que, de fato, gostam, afirma o estudioso. Daí, mais tarde, quando já não estão sob o efeito dos hormônios do medicamento, já não acham o parceiro atraente e perdem o interesse sexual.

INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERSThe United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development is celebrating the success of the program that directs the use of aide monies in the world, primarily in Latin America and Africa. The program has been in place for five years and operates on the simple idea that aide grants represent valuable opportunities, particularly in rural areas. Mexico is the third recipient, behind India and China. Despite the global economic crisis last year, the fund was able to provide 351 million dollars to recipient countries, an increase of 8% over 2010. The institute was able to verify that at least half of the money was used for productive activities. According to Pedro de Vasconcelos, coordinator of the program, “thanks to the increasing use of technology such as mobile telephones in Latin America and Africa, along with the use of post offices, it is possible to provide better security in shipping and assure that the money stays where it is received, making an impact on the local economy.”

REMESAS INTERNACIONALESEl fondo Internacional de Desarrollo Agrícola de las Naciones Unidas, celebra los buenos resultados del programa que guía al uso de las remesas en el mundo, sobre todo en América Latina y África. El programa completa cinco años y está trabajando con la simple idea de que las remesas pueden representar oportu-nidades valiosas sobre todo en las zonas rurales. México ocupa el tercer lugar de receptor de remesas, detrás de India y Chi-na. A pesar de la crisis económica mundial el año pasado, las economías receptoras de tales recursos recibieron 351 millones de dólares,lo que significa un aumento del 8% en comparación a 2010. La institución fue capaz de vincular al menos la mitad del capital para actividades productivas, de ahí su importancia. Según Pedro de Vasconcelos, coordinador del programa, gra-cias a la telefonía móvil, tan extensa en América Latina como en África, y el uso delas oficinas de correos. Así fue posible, a través de la tecnología, ofrecer oportunidades como seguridad en los envíos y, consecuentemente, el dinero se queda donde es recibido, “causando impacto en la economía local” afirma el coordinador.

BY THE WAY / A PROPOSITO BY ALCYONE COELHO

MARCH 11

HEALTH

Let’s talk about a problem that plagues the heads of a lot of men and women: Seborrheic dermatitis, commonly called dandruff. Dandruff is a chronic inflammation of the skin that arises in genetically predis-posed individuals. This means that if someone in your family has dan-druff, you probably will also have it.

The cause of dandruff is unknown, but excessive oiliness and a fungus with a complicated name (Pityrosporum ovale) present in the affected skin are involved. The highest activity of the sebaceous glands occurs under the action of hormones, so the onset of symptoms usually oc-curs after puberty. It manifests itself in the form of red lesions that itch and peel, especially on the scalp, eyebrows, beard, near the nose, behind the ears, chest, back and in skin folds such as armpits, groin and under the breasts. In babies, it is known as cradle cap (a fatty plaque that adheres to the scalp), but can also appear in the diaper re-gion. Seborrheic dermatitis is not contagious, has a chronic character and is prone to periods of improvement and worsening. The disease is usually worse in winter and in times of fatigue or emotional stress. In fact, stress is a major cause of dandruff. Proof of this is that when we are still an embryo in the womb of our mother, the mechanism that gives rise to the embryonic central nervous system is the same that gives rise to the skin. Therefore, it is not uncommon for dandruff to accompany emotional stress.

Events are characterized by intense production of oil, flaking and itching. Dandruff can range from fine scales to the formation of large crusts adhered to the scalp. The itch, which may be severe, is a com-mon symptom of this region and can also be present to a lesser extent in other locations.

There is no medication that ends the dandruff decisively but its symp-toms can be controlled. You should avoid eating fatty foods, alcohol and hot baths. Dry thoroughly after bathing. The moisture is a con-ducive environment for the fungus that causes outbreaks. Try to wear clothes that do not retain sweat. Synthetic fabrics are not recom-mended for those with a tendency to seborrheic dermatitis. On babies heads, use mineral oil before removing the cradle cap. Change their diapers often. Contact of a wet diaper with the baby’s skin may favor the onset of a rash.

The treatment of dandruff is usually done with local use of medica-tions. These may contain substances that reduce the oiliness of the scalp and eliminate the fungus that causes dandruff. In the skin, the antifungal in combination with anti-inflammatories are frequently prescribed by physicians. Oral medications may be used. Proper treat-ment will depend on the location of the lesions and the severity of symptoms and should be prescribed by a dermatologist.

DANDRUFFBY FREDERICO MORAIS

MARCH 12

SALUD POR FREDERICO MORAIS

Vamos falar de um problema que atormenta muito e literalmente a cabeça de homens e mulheres. A dermatite seborréica, comumente chamada de caspa. A caspa é uma inflamação crônica da pele que surge em indivíduos geneticamente predispostos. Isso quer dizer, que se uma pessoa da sua família tem caspa, provavelmente você também irá ter. A causa da caspa é desconhecida, mas a oleosidade excessiva e um fungo de nome complicado, o Pityrosporum ovale, presente na pele afetada estão envolvidos no processo. A maior atividade das glândulas sebáceas ocorre sob a ação dos hormônios, por isso, o início dos sinto-mas ocorre geralmente após a puberdade. Ela se manifesta sob a forma de lesões avermelhadas que descamam e coçam principalmente no couro cabeludo, sobrancelhas, barba, perto do nariz, atrás e dentro das orelhas, no peito, nas costas e nas dobras de pele como axilas, virilhas e debaixo dos seios. Nos bebês, é con-hecida como crosta láctea, uma placa gordurosa que adere ao couro cabeludo, mas que pode também aparecer na região das fraldas. A dermatite seborréica não é contagiosa, têm caráter crônico, com tendência a períodos de melhora e de piora. A doença costuma se agravar no inverno e em situações de fadiga ou estresse emocional. Aliás, o estresse é um dos principais causadores da caspa. Prova disso é que quando ainda somos um embrião dentro da barriga da nossa mãe, o folheto embrionário que dá origem ao sistema nervoso central é o mesmo que dá origem a pele. Por isso não é raro o estresse emocional vir acompanhado da caspa. As manifestações são caracterizadas por intensa produção de oleosidade,

descamação e coceira. A caspa pode variar desde fina descamação até a formação de grandes crostas aderidas ao couro cabeludo. A coceira, que pode ser intensa, é um sintoma freqüente nesta região e também pode estar presente com menor intensidade nas outras localizações. Não existe medicação que acabe definitivamente com a caspa, porém seus sintomas podem ser controlados. Deve-se evitar a ingestão de ali-mentos gordurosos, de bebidas alcoólicas e de banhos muito quentes. Enxugue-se bem após o banho. A umidade é um ambiente propício para o fungo causador das lesões. Procure usar roupas que não re-tenham o suor. Tecidos sintéticos costumam ser contra indicados para quem tem tendência à dermatite seborréica. Na cabeça do bebê passe óleo mineral antes de remover a crosta láctea. Troque suas fraldas com freqüência. O contato úmido da fralda com a pele da criança pode favorecer o aparecimento de erupções cutâneas.O tratamento da caspa geralmente é feito com medicações de uso lo-cal. Podem conter substâncias que diminuam a oleosidade do couro cabeludo e que eliminem o fungo causador da caspa. Na pele, o uso de antifúngicos associados a antiinflamatórios são bastante prescritos pelos médicos. Medicações por via oral podem ser utilizadas. O trata-mento adequado vai depender da localização das lesões e da intensi-dade dos sintomas, e deve ser indicado por um médico dermatologista.

CASPA

MARCH 13

On February 26, 2012 Beauty Bra-zil Hair Salon (1969 Sunset Point Road, Ste 7, Clearwater, FL) held a cocktail party in commemoration of two years of successful business. The party had about 60 attendees that enjoyed the culinary delights and received great gifts certificates.

No dia 26 de Fevereiro de 2012 o Beauty Brasil Hair Salon (1969 Sun-set Point Road, Ste 7, Clearwater, FL) ofereceu um coquetel em grande estilo, para comemorar os dois anos de sucesso do salão. Cerca de 60 pessoas atenderam ao evento, que além de saborearem as delícias cu-linárias, receberam vários brindes.

BY ROSE LIMA

MARCH 14

COVER BY LIN GIVEN

MARCH 16

MEXICO CITY, MEXICOMexico City (Ciudad de México, IPA, also known as México D.F. is the Federal District (Distrito Federal), capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It, like Washington, D.C. in the United States, is a federal entity with-in Mexico which is not part of any of the 31 Mexican states. It is the countries largest city, financial, cultural, educational and political center. It is one of the most important financial centers in North America. It is located in a large valley in the high plateaus of central Mexico at an altitude of 7350 ft. (2240 m) above sea level. It has a population of 21.2 million people. It is the 5th largest metropolitan area in the world and the largest in the western hemisphere.

The city was originally built on an island in Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs in 1325 and named Tenochtitlan. It was almost completely destroyed in a Spanish siege in 1521 led by Hernán Cortés. The city was rebuilt by the Spaniards and its name changed from “Tenochtitlán” to “Mexico”. The city was nicknamed the “City of Palaces” by Alexander Von Humbolt, due to the many extravagant homes built by those who made their fortunes here. Many of these homes can still be seen today.

On September 19, 1985 Mexico City was struck by an earth-quake measuring 8.1 on the Richter Scale.

The average annual temperature is 54º to 61º F (12 to 16º C) with highs in summer reaching as much as 90º F (32º C) and lows in winter dropping to 28 to 32º F (-2 to-5º C).

Mexico City boasts the largest population of U.S. Americans living outside the country.

There are many famous landmarks here. The Plaza de la Con-stitución is the main central square. Here you will find the Metropolitan Cathedral, the National Palace, Delran and the ancient Aztec temple ruins of Templo Mayor (“Major Tem-ple”). The Aztec temple was discovered by workers in 1978 while digging trenches for underground electric cables.

Chapultepec Park is home to numerous monuments, muse-ums, and the national zoo. The Aztec Calendar Stone is kept in the National Museum of Anthropology which is located here. You can also enjoy the beauty of the “Fine Arts Palace”, a white marble museum/theatre that is so heavy it is sinking into the ground beneath it.

In the Tlatelolco neighborhood, you’ll find the Plaza of the Three Cultures, the shrine and Basilicas or Our Lady of Gua-dalupe.

There are over 100 art galleries, 30 concert halls and about 160 museums (the most of any city in the world) around the city. There is constant cultural activity year round. It ranks

third in the world for theatres. There are murals around the city painted by Diego Rivera, who lived with his wife in Coy-oacán. They had several homes, studios and art collections that are open to the public.You will find some of the best food in the world at San Án-gel Inn, the Hacienda de los Morales and the Hacienda de Tlalpan. These restored haciendas are stunning examples of Mexico’s history.

Other famous landmarks are: The Palace of Fine Arts; Monu-ment of Benito Juarez; Boats in Xochimilco; the Sears Build-ing; the Mier & Pesado Building; and the Torre Pemex.

Transportation in the city is provided by the Sistema de Trans-porte Colectivo Metro, Tren Suburbano, Metrobús, Trolley-bus, and privately operated microbuses. Mexico City Interna-tional Airport is one of the busiest in Latin America. Adolfo López Mateos International Airport is a nearby alternate, lo-cated in Toluca, State of Mexico.

Mexico City is a center for classical music. There are numer-ous symphony orchestras that offer seasonal programs.

Pop-artists perform the the Teatro Metropolitan, the Palacio de los Deportes and the Foro Sol Stadium

There are restaurants that represent a broad array of inter-national cuisines, as well as those specializing in the regional cuisines of Mexico’s 31 states. There is an abundance of sea-food restaurants in the city that serve catches that are deliv-ered the same day from both coasts.

Football (soccer) is Mexico’s most popular sport. Aztec Stadi-um is the home of the Mexico National Football Team. It is the only stadium in FIFA World Cup history to host a final match twice; 1970 and 1986. Bullfighting takes place every Sunday during bullfighting season at the Plaza México, the largest bullfighting ring in the world. Baseball is another professional sport played in the city.

Shopping venues are plentiful. Tepito covers 25 blocks of the city and is known to sell anything and everything. Every ma-jor neighborhood in the city has its own market. There are also shopping malls such as the Centro commercial Antara Polanco Shopping Mall, Santa Fé Mall, Punta Norte Outlet Mall and the El Palacio de Hierro department store.

Mexico City is a unique destination that offers something for everyone. It is a modern city with a colorful history dating back to ancient times. It is definitely a place that you cannot see all the attractions in one visit. If you choose this as your vacation destination, take time to carefully plan your itinerary and have a wonderful visit.

MARCH 17

CIUDAD DEL MEXICO, MEXICOLa ciudad de México, también conocida como México D.F. (Distrito Federal), capital de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos (nombre oficial del país) y sede de los poderes de la Unión Mexicana, como Washington,DC en los EUA, es una entidad federal dentro de México la cual no es parte de ninguno de los 31 estados Mexicanos. Es la ciudad mas grande del país y un centro financiero, cultural, educacional y político. Es uno de los centros financieros mas importantes de Norte América. Esta localizada en un gran valle en el altiplano de México central a una altura de 2,240 m sobre el nivel del mar. Tiene una populación de 21.2 millones de personas. Ocupando la quinta posición de mayores áreas metropolitanas del mundo y la mas grande en el hemisferio oeste.

La ciudad fue originalmente construida en una isla en el lago de Texcoco por los Aztecas en 1325 y fue llamada Tenochtitlan. Fue casi completamente destruida en un cerco español, en 1521 liderado por Hernan Cortés. La ciudad fue reconstruida por los españoles y su nombre cambió de “Tenochtitlan” a “México”. La ciudad fue apodada como “Ciudad de los Palacios” por Alexander Von Humbolt, debido a las varias casas extravagantes construidas por aquellos que hicieron su fortuna aquí. Muchas de estas casas aun pueden ser vistas hoy.

En 15 de Septiembre de 1985 la ciudad de México fue atingida por un terremoto que midió 8.1 en la escala de Richter.

La temperatura anual promedio es de 12°C a 16°C con altas en el verano llegando hasta 32°C y bajas durante el invierno cayendo hasta -2°C / -5°C.

La ciudad de México cuenta con la mayor populación de Americanos estadounidenses que viven fuera del país.

Hay varios famosos puntos de referencia aquí. La Plaza de la Constitución es la cuadra principal o zócalo. Aquí se encuentra la Catedral Metropolitana, el Palacio Nacional, Delran y las antiguas ruinas Aztecas del templo mayor. El templo Azteca fue descubierto por trabajadores en 1978 mientras excavaban zanjas para cables eléctricos bajo tierra.

El parque de Chapultepec asila varios monumentos, museos y el zoológico nacional. La piedra del calendario Azteca permanece en el Museo Nacional de Antropología que se encuentra aquí. También se puede disfrutar la fineza del “Palacio de Bellas artes” , de mármol blanco el teatro/museo que es tan pesado que se esta hundiendo en el suelo que lo sostiene.

En la comunidad de Tlatelolco se encuentra la Plaza de las Tres Culturas, el santuario y la Basílica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

Hay mas de 100 galerías de arte, 30 salas de conciertos y cerca de 160

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MARCH 18

museos ( más que cualquier ciudad en el mundo) alrededor de la ciudad. Hay constantes actividades culturales el año entero. Se clasifica en tercer lugar en el mundo en teatros. Hay murales en torno a la ciudad pintados por Diego Rivera, quién vivió junto con su esposa, Frida Kahlo, en Coyoacan. Eran dueños de varias casas , estudios y colecciones de arte, que hoy son abiertas al publico.

Encontrará alguna de la mejor comida del mundo en el San Ángel Inn, la Hacienda de los Morales y la Hacienda de Tlalpan. Estas haciendas restauradas son impresionantes ejemplos de la historia de México.

Otros famosos puntos de referencia son: el Monumento a Benito Juarez, las “chalupas” (botes) de Xochimilco, el edificio Sears, el edificio Mier y Pesado y la torre Pemex.

El transporte en la ciudad es proveído por el Sistema de Transporte Colectivo Metro, Tren suburbano, metro-bus, trolebús y micro-buses operados privativamente. El aeropuerto de la ciudad de México es uno de los más movimentados en Latinoamerica. El aeropuerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos es una cercana alternativa, localizado en Toluca, estado de México.

La ciudad de México es un centro para la música clásica. Existen numerosas orquestas sinfónicas que ofrecen programas de temporada.

Artistas populares actúan en el teatro metropolitan, el Palacio de los Deportes y el Estadio Foro Sol.Existen restaurantes que representan una extensa gama de cocinas

internacionales, así como aquellos que se especializan en la comida regional de los 31 estados de México. Hay una gran abundancia de restaurantes de mariscos que sirven pescas entregadas en el mismo día que son capturadas de ambas costas.

El deporte mas popular en México es el fútbol. El estadio Azteca es el recinto de la selección oficial de fútbol de México. Es el único estadio, en la historia de la FIFA World Cup, en ser anfitrión de la final dos veces, hasta hoy, en 1970 y 1986. Se realiza la corrida de toros, cada domingo, durante la temporada de toreo en la Plaza México, el recinto mas grande de Toreo en el mundo. Otro deporte popular que se practica en la ciudad es el béisbol.

Lugares para hacer compras hay en abundancia. Tepito cubre 25 cuadras de la ciudad y es bien conocido por vender de todo. Cada vecindario tiene su proprio mercado. También hay centros comerciales o shopping malls como El Antara Polanco, Santa Fé, Punta Norte y la tienda departamental El Palacio de Hierro.

La ciudad de México es un destino único que ofrece algo para todos los gustos. Es una ciudad moderna con una atractiva historia que data desde tiempos ancestrales. Definitivamente no es un lugar en el que se pueden ver todas las atracciones en una sola visita. Sí escoge este destino para sus vacaciones, tómese el tiempo necesario para planear cuidadosamente su itinerario y tenga una maravillosa visita.

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MARCH 19

Capriz Italian Buffet has a new head chef. With a new chef comes new ideas and new recipes. Manager, Larry Bond is excited about the changes.

Sean Thomas brings a fresh look and years of experience with Italian cooking. He has 15 years of professional experience abroad, 15 years experience on the East Coast and 9 years in Myrtle Beach. He, quite fittingly, is a lover of Italian food.

LookUp has been invited to Capriz to sample the new recipes, so watch this column for our report. The menu was superb before, so we are anxious to try the new entrées.

Capriz is located at the Southwest corner of Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC, next to “Wonder Works”, the upside down, tilted building and is open daily 4pm to 9pm.

BY LIN GIVEN

POR LIN GIVEN

El restaurante Capriz Italian Buffet tiene un nuevo jefe de cocina. Con un chef nuevo vienen nuevas ideas y nuevas recetas. El gerente, Larry Bond, esta emocionado con los cambios.

Sean Thomas trae con si un aspecto fresco y años de experiencia en cocina italiana. Tiene 15 años de experiencia en el extranjero, 15 años de experiencia en la costa Este y 9 años en Myrtle Beach. Es un amante de la comida italiana.

LookUp ha sido invitada a Capriz para degustar las nuevas recetas, este al pendiente de esta columna para nuestro reporte. El menú era esplendido antes, así que estamos ansiosos para probar los nuevos pla-tillos.

Capriz esta localizado en la esquina suroeste de Broadway at the beach, en Myrtle Beach, SC, al lado de “Wonder Works”, el edificio inclinado de cabeza para bajo, es abierto diariamente de 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

ATAQUE DE ISRAEL AO IRÃ ESTÁ PRÓXIMO, DIZEM ANALISTASCom a insistência do Irã em dar prosseguimento ao programa nuclear, aumentaram as chances de Israel deferir um ataque contra as insta-lações atômicas do país ainda este ano.

Analistas são unânimes em dizer que a possibilidade dessa interven-ção é alta. Um estudo da consultoria de risco político Exclusive Analysis publicada no jornal O Estado de S. Paulo, por exemplo, aponta que entre abril e setembro, há 60% de chance de conflito.

Apesar da superioridade militar do estado de Israel, que impediria um prolongamento do conflito, o preço que o mundo pagaria pelo duelo seria alto. Para o coordenador do curso de Relações Internacionais da Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) e mestre em National Security pela Universidade de Georgetown, Gunther Rudzit, a primeira conseqüência seria um aumento instantâneo no preço do petróleo e, conseqüentemente, da gasolina. “Quando o Ahmadinejad (presidente do Irã) afirma em seus discursos que caso alguma potência ataque seu pais o preço do barril de petróleo chegará aos US$ 200, ele sabe do que está falando”, alerta.

Para Rudzit, como o poderio bélico do Irã é inferior ao do estado judeu, o país persa utilizaria outros meios de atingi-lo. “Certamente fecha-riam o estreito de Ormuz e afundariam alguns navios que passam por lá”. A região é a principal conexão para transporte de mercadorias en-tre o Oriente Médio e a Europa.

Outro risco são os agentes e simpatizantes do Irã espalhados pelo mundo. Há pouco mais de duas semanas foram feitos ataques contra diplomatas israelenses na Geórgia e na Índia. “Isso prova que o Irã tem braços espalhados pelo mundo. Seria uma guerra sem front”, alerta.

Já o professor de Relações Internacionais da Pontifica Universidade Católica, Reginaldo Nasser, afirma que a tendência é o Irã incentivar grupos de aliados mais próximos territorialmente a Israel a deferir ataques. “O Hamas, na Palestina e o Hezbollah serão as armas do Irã nesse conflito”, diz.

EUAAliados histórico de Israel, os Estados Unidos podem se ver forçados a colaborar com um ataque contra o Irã. “Caso eles fechem o estreito de Ormuz, será quase impossível para os EUA ficarem calados”, afirma Rudzit. Segundo o professor, os republicanos têm o discurso afinado com os Israelenses. “Prova disso é o debate na disputa eleitoral, onde a oposição critica a falta de atuação de Obama nesse sentido”, diz.

INTERESSADOS Com seu poder cada vez mais dividido em seu próprio país, um dos possíveis interessados em um conflito com Israel podem ser os próp-rios líderes iranianos. “Especialmente o Ahmadinejad está acuado em seu canto. Nem o clero gosta muito dele nem a população, que está contente”, afirma. “Em um ataque eventual, o poder interno seria for-talecido”, diz.

Outros atores interessados seriam a Rússia e a Arábia Saudita. Devido suas elevadas reservas de petróleo, com um aumento no preço do bar-ril e escassez na oferta, eles teriam um mercado aberto. “A Rússia for-neceria para a Europa e a Arábia Saudita já declarou que tem estoque para suprir a falta do Irã”, afirma o professor.

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MARCH 23

ECONOMY BY GUILHERME WALTENBERG

ANALYST SAY ISRAELI ATTACK

ON IRAN IS NEARIsrael’s concern over Iran’s continuing nuclear program is increasing the chances of an attack on the countries nuclear facilities later this year.

Analysts are unanimous in saying that the possibility of such interven-tion is high. Exclusive Analysis, consultants study of political risk, pub-lished in the O Estado de S. Paulo Journal, notes that there is a 60% chance of conflict between April and September.

Despite the military superiority of the state of Israel, which would pre-vent a prolonged conflict, the price that the world would pay over the battle would be high. According to the coordinator of International Relations of the Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) who has a Masters Degree in National Security from the Universidade de Georgetown, Gunther Rudzit, the first consequence would be an in-stant boost in oil prices and therefore, gasoline. “When Ahmadinejad (President of Iran) said in his speeches that if some power attacked his country the price of a barrel of oil would reach $200, he knows what he is talking about,” he warns.

To Rudzit, since Iran’s military power is less than the Jewish state, the Persian country would use other means to achieve its goal. “It would certainly close the Strait of Hormuz and sink a few ships that pass through there.” The region is the main connection for transporting

goods between the Middle East and Europe.

Another risk is the Iranian agents and sympathizers around the world. Just over two weeks ago, attacks were made on Israeli diplomats in Georgia and India. “This proves that Iran has arms around the world. It would be a war without a front, “ he warns.

Professor of International Relations at the Pontifica Universidade Católica, Reginaldo Nasser, says the trend is encouraging groups of Iran’s closest allies to attack Israel on their own soil. “Hamas in Pales-tine and Hezbollah are Iranian weapons in this conflict,” he says.

USAAs historical allies of Israel, the United States may be forced to collabo-rate with an attack against Iran. “If Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, it will be almost impossible for the U.S. to do nothing,” says Rudzit. He says that the Republicans rhetoric is in tune with the Israelis. “Proof of this is the debate among the opposing presidential candidates that criticizes Obama’s lack of action accordingly,” he says.

INTERESTEDWith power increasingly divided in their own country, Iranian lead-ers themselves are interested in a possible conflict with Israel. “Ah-madinejad, is cornered. The clergy do not like him and the people are not happy,” he says. “In an eventual attack, the internal power would be strengthened.”

Other stakeholders would be Russia and Saudi Arabia. Because of its high oil reserves, with an increase in the price of a barrel of oil and a shortage in supply, they would have an open market. “Russia would supply Europe and Saudi Arabia has said they have sufficient stocks to cover any loss from Iran.

MARCH 22

Ingredients:2 medium tomatoes; remove seeds1 Pepper; remove seeds½ packet cilantro1 medium avocadoJuice of 1 medium lemon1 medium onion; chopped3 table spoons olive oilSalt to tasteReady tortilla or corn chips to follow

How to prepare:Chop tomatoes into very small cubesOpen the pepper and remove seeds with white filaments and chop into small piec-esFinely chop the cilantro leaves and set asidePeel the avocado; remove the pit and place the pulp in a bowl and mash with a fork, leaving some chunksSprinkle with lemon juiceAdd the tomatoes, pepper, cilantro, onion, olive oil and salt: serve at once.

Tips:Serve the guacamole immediately to prevent it from darkening and becoming bit-terIf not serving immediately, keep in the refrigerator along with the avocado pit, which must be washed and dried with a paper towel.

Ingredientes:2 tomates médio sem sementes1 pimenta dedo-de-moça médiafolhas de 1/2 maço médio de coentro1 abacate médiosuco de 1 limão médio1 cebola média picada3 colheres (sopa) de azeite de olivasal a gostotortilla pronta ou salgadinhos de milho para acompanhar

Modo de Preparo:Pique o tomate em cubos bem pequenos. Abra a pimenta ao meio,

elimine as sementes com os filamentos brancos e pique-a em ped-aços bem pequenos. Pique finamente as folhas de coentro e re-serve. Descasque o abacate, retire o caroço e coloque a polpa num prato fundo. Amasse com um garfo, deixando alguns pedaços e regue com o suco de limão. Adicione o tomate, a pimenta, o coen-tro, a cebola, o azeite de oliva e o sal e misture. Sirva em seguida.

Dicas:Sirva o guacamole logo depois de pronto, para evitar que o abacate escureça e fique amargo. Caso não sirva imediatamente, conserve o guacamole na geladeira junto com o caroço do abacate, que deve ser lavado e seco com toalha de papel.

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MARCH 24

On February 21, 2012 Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse in Myrtle Beach, SC celebrated Carnaval. The staff greeted diners adorned in festive Carnaval headdresses and masks.

The featured performers were the 23 member, Coastal Carolina University Samba Bateria, led by Jesse Willis, director of percussion studies at the university. There were three out-standing performances of Samba and Maracatu (a rhythm which comes from Northeast Brazil) by the group during the evening that had more than 500 diners literally, “dancing in the aisles”.

The Samba Bateria demonstrates their percussion skills in the community, at local schools and is available for public and private events. To book the group, contact Jesse Willis at 843-349-2776.

Their official concert will be held April 17, 2012 at the Wheelwright Auditorium on the CCU campus.

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Em 21 fevereiro de 2012, o Rioz Brazilian Steakhouse em Myrtle Beach, SC celebrou o Carnaval. Os funcionários estavam usan-do adornos carnavalescos na cabeça e máscaras festivas.

Os músicos em destaque eram 23 membros da bateria de sam-ba Coastal Carolina University, liderada por Jesse Willis, dire-tor de estudos de percussão na universidade. Eles fizeram três grandes apresentações de Samba e Maracatu (ritmo que vem do Nordeste do Brasil) durante a noite, aonde teve mais de 500

comensais, literalmente, “dançando nos corredores”.

A Bateria Samba demonstra suas habilidades de percussão na comunidade, em escolas locais e está disponível para eventos públicos e privados. Para reservar o grupo, entre em contato com Jesse Willis no telefone 843-349-2776 .

O show oficial do grupo, será realizado no 17 de abril de 2012, no Auditório Wheelwright no campus da CCU.

MARCH 27

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PITTSBURGH INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS OPENS CAMPUS IN MYRTLE BEACH, SCThe Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics has opened a branch school at the Myrtle Beach Airport. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held January 13, 2012. In attendance at the event were: Tom Rice - Horry County Council President; John Rhodes - Myrtle Beach Mayor; H. Neyle Wilson – President, Horry Georgetown Technical College; John Graham III – President, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics; Suzanne

Markle – Executive Vice President, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics; Peg Jackson - Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, Myrtle Beach Campus Director; Mike Hill – AvCraft Technical Services.

Sponsors for the event were: Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Baldwin Construction; Castles Engineering; Inc. Pike McFarland Hall Associates; Rast Dallery Engineers; and S&ME, Inc.

A reception was held at the Travinia Italian Kitchen.

The school is housed in a beautifully remodeled building of the old Air Force Base. I had the chance to tour the state of the art facility with instructor Greg Heller a few weeks prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony. I am a pilot and a mechanic, so touring the campus, for me, was like a kid in a toy store. There are plenty of computers and reference materials, large classrooms for electrical systems and wiring, instrumentation, sheet metal, hydraulics, welding, piston and turbine power plants, a paint booth, as well as a large shop capable of holding several airplanes.

PIA has partnered with Horry-Georgetown Technical College so that their graduates can earn Associate Degrees along with their Airframe and Power Plant Certifications.

The school will train students to fill the ever widening gap in the aviation related maintenance field. PIA has a long-standing reputation for turning out top quality graduates in the field.

The campus opening in Myrtle Beach was made possible by several years of negotiations between government officials, local businesses, and schools. Its presence opens up one more field of much-needed job opportunities in the area.

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INSTITUTO DE AERONAUTICA DE PITTSBURGH ABRE CAMPO EN MYRTLE BEACH, SC

El Instituto de Aeronáutica de Pittsburgh ha abierto una sucursal en el aeropuerto de Myrtle Beach. La ceremonia de apertura se llevó a cabo el 13 de Enero, 2012. Asistieron al evento: Tom Rice -Presidente del Consejo del Condado de Horry; John Rhodes- Alcalde de Myrtle Beach; H. Neyle Wilson – Presidente del Colegio Tecnico Horry Georgetown; John Graham III – Presidente del Instituto de Aeronáutica; Peg Jackson – Director del Campo Myrtle Beach de Pittsburgh Aeronáutica; Mike Hill – Servicios Tecnicos AvCraft.

Los patrocinadores del evento fueron: Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc.; Baldwin Construction; Castles Engineering; Inc. Pike McFarland Hall Associates; Rast Dallery Engineers; and S&ME, Inc.

Hubo una recepción que tomo lugar en Travinia Italian Kitchen.

El Campo esta ubicado en un muy bien re-modelado edificio de la antigua base de la Fuerza Aérea. El instructor Greg Heller mostró un recorrido en la facilidad con tecnología de punta , un par de semanas antes de la apertura oficial. Tienen una gran variedad de

computadores y materiales de referencia, enormes salones de clase para trabajar con sistemas eléctricos y alambrado, instrumentación, chapa metálica, hidráulica, soldadura, plantas de potencia a pistón y turbina, una cabina de pintura, así como una gran taller capaz de contener varios aviones.

PIA se ha asociado con Horry-Georgetown Technical College para que sus egresados puedan obtener grado de asociados junto con sus certificaciones Estructura de Aeronaves y de Planta de Energía.

La escuela capacitará a estudiantes para llenar la brecha, sin final, relacionada al mantenimiento en el campo de aviación. PIA tiene una reputación, desde hace mucho tiempo, de convertir a sus graduados de alta calidad en el ámbito.

La apertura del recinto en Myrtle Beach fue posible gracias a varios años de negociaciones entre funcionarios del gobierno, empresas locales y escuelas. Su presencia abre más un campo de oportunidades de trabajo, muy necesarios, en la zona.

BY THOMAS MACKEY

Have you ever noticed that day in March when a lot of people are wearing the color green? You walk to the checkout line and the lady is wearing a green shirt. You walk into an office and a guy is wearing a tie with green shamrocks on it.

What’s going on? It’s St. Patrick’s Day in the United States. A day when everyone is Irish, and the color green is all around.

What is the big deal? Are there that many Irish Catholics in this country? Actually, no, there are not. The reality is that St. Patrick’s Day has become much more than a religious and ethnic holiday. March 17th has become a day when everyone can enjoy a taste of Irish culture.

Saint Patrick was actually born in England in the 4th century. He was kidnapped by Pagans and taken to Ireland as a slave. He escaped and returned to England and studied to be a Priest. As a Bishop, Patrick returned to Ireland to teach the pagan Irish about Christianity.

The color green has been connected to the Irish people as a result of Saint Patrick and his teaching. He used green shamrocks, with their three petals, to symbolize the Trinity of God. The idea is that the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all be both separate and one, just as the three petals make up one leaf of the Shamrock..

So why does this one Saint get so much special attention? Well, when the Irish immigrated to the United States in the 1800’s and early 1900’s, like most ethnic groups, they liked to have a special time to remember their heritage, much like Mexican Immigrants enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo (May 5) and the Brazilians enjoy Carnival.

So the Irish began to use St. Patrick’s Day as a way to get together as a group and celebrate their heritage.

For over 200 years, New York City has held a parade for St. Patrick’s Day. That parade was one of the main reasons many non-Irish people began to celebrate the holiday.

Now the celebration has reached all over the United States. There are dozens of parades in cities all over the country. In fact, the parade in Savannah, Georgia has becomes one of the most popular St. Patrick’s Day parades in the Country.

The fun and carefree party of Saint Patrick’s Day soon became attractive to all different people of all different cultures in the United States. The parades, the parties in the local restaurants and taverns, the green beer drinking celebrations and all the parties have made Saint Patrick’s Day much more than just a holiday for the Irish.

So this March 17th when you happen to notice what the Irish call the “wearin o’ the green” around town and you hear the rumble of noise coming from a local bar on a Saturday afternoon, you now know that this is not a holiday that is reserved for people of Irish American heritage; quite the contrary, it is a day when the descendants of the Irish (my father was born in Ireland) consider everybody “Irish for the day” and welcome all to the festivities.

So put on your green socks and T-shirt, drink a green beer at a local bar, and take a moment to enjoy the beauty of the day. Get together with your friends this St. Patrick’s day and know that while we may come from all different countries from all over the world, on March 17th, we are all “Irish for the day.”

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MARCH 30

DIA DE SAN PATRICIO: CUANDO TODOS SON IRLANDESES!

Sabe aquel día en Marzo cuando todos usan el color verde? Cuando la cajera del supermercado le atiende, usted nota que usa una camisa verde. Al entrar a una oficina un individuo esta usando una corbata con tréboles verdes.

Que esta sucediendo? Es el Día de San Patricio, o St. Patrick’s Day en EUA. Un día en el que todos son Irlandeses, y el color verde está en todas partes.

Cual es la gran cosa? Existen tantos Irlandeses Católicos en este país, por acaso? En realidad, no, no los hay. La verdad es que St. Patrick’s Day se ha convertido en mucho mas que una celebración étnica y re-ligiosa. El 17 de Marzo se ha convertido en un día en el que todos pueden disfrutar un poco de la cultura Irlandesa.

San Patricio, de hecho, nació en Inglaterra en en siglo IV. Fue secues-trado por paganos y llevado a Irlanda como esclavo. Se escapó y re-gresó a Inglaterra y estudió para ser sacerdote. Como obispo,Patricio regresó a Irlanda para enseñar a los irlandeses paganos sobre el cris-tianismo.

El color verde se ha conectado a los irlandeses como consecuencia de Saint Patrick y su enseñanza. Él usó los tréboles verdes, con sus tres pétalos, símbolo de la Divina Trinidad. La idea de que el Padre, el Hijo y el Espíritu Santo todos podían ser individuales y uno al mismo tiempo, así como los tres pétalos forman una hoja del trébol.

Así que, ¿por qué este santo es un objeto de especial atención? Pues bien, cuando los irlandeses emigraron a los Estados Unidos en los años 1800 y principios de 1900, al igual que los grupos más étnicos, a ellos les gustaba tener un momento

especial para recordar su herencia, así como los inmigrantes mexica-nos disfrutan de la celebración del Cinco de Mayo y los brasileños dis-frutan del Carnaval.

Así los irlandeses comenzaron a usar el Día de San Patricio como una manera de reunirse en grupo y celebrar su herencia.

Por más de 200 años, la Ciudad de Nueva York ha celebrado un desfile por el Día de San Patricio. El desfile fue una de las principales razones por las que muchas personas no irlandeses comenzaron a celebrar la fiesta.

Ahora la fiesta ha llegado a todas partes de Estados Unidos. Hay do-cenas de desfiles en ciudades de todo el país. De hecho, el desfile en Savannah,Georgia se ha convertido en uno de los desfiles más popu-lares del Día de San Patricio en el País. La divertida y alegre festividad del Día de San Patricio pronto se con-virtió en atractivo para todas las diferentes personas de todas las cul-turas diferentes en los Estados Unidos. Los desfiles, las fiestas en los restaurantes locales y tabernas, las celebraciones de cerveza verde para beber y todas las fiestas han hecho el día de San Patricio, mucho más que sólo un día de fiesta para los irlandeses.Así que este 17 de marzo, cuando note lo que los irlandeses llaman de “wearin o’ the green” alrededor de la ciudad y escuche el estruendo de escándalo que venga de un bar local en un sábado por la tarde, ahora usted sabe que este es un festejo que no está reservado solo para las personas de herencia irlandesa-americana, todo lo contrario, es un día en que los descendientes de los irlandeses (mi padre nació en Irlanda) consideran a todos “Irlandés por un día”, y todos son bienvenidos a las festividades.Así que ponga sus calcetines y camiseta verde, beba una cerveza verde en un bar local, y tome un momento para disfrutar de la belleza del día. Reúna a sus amigos este día de San Patricio y sepa que, aunque que vengamos de países diferentes del mundo, el 17 de marzo, todos somos “irlandés por un día.”

VARIEDAD POR THOMAS MACKEY

MARCH 31

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINACharlotte is a rare city. It has an unusual mix of attractions to lure tourists to its locale. You can take in a NASCAR race at the Lowe’s Motor Speed-way, watch a National Football League (NFL) game at Bank of America Stadium, a professional basketball game at Charlotte Bobcats Arena, or visit the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to view art movements from the 20th century.

Charlotte is located in souAth-central North Carolina on the border with South Carolina. It is situated in the piedmont of the Appalachian Moun-tain Chain. It was named after Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III of England. It is a short drive from Lake Norman, The Great Smokey Moun-tains National Park, Lake Lure (filming site for the movie, “Dirty Dancing” which starred Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey), Grandfather Mountain, Hanging Rock Battleground and Monument, King’s Mountain and Ash-ville. Hiking, scenic vistas, horseback riding, canoeing, and white water rafting (the U.S. National Whitewater Center offers Class III rafting in a man-made re-circulating river; the Center also hosts River Jam along the Catawba River and in the summer, the Charlotte Symphony has a concert series in Symphony Park) are all available in the area.

There is plenty to do in the city as well. ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Mar-tin Center provides entertainment for the whole family. Teens can make their own movie at Studio-I; toddlers and older children can put together computer-generated picture books, using computers and oversized key-boards at the Story Jar and families can watch productions together in the Children’s Theater.

Discovery Place is a science center with interactive exhibits for ages 6 to 12. This is a great place for kids to learn about the world around them.

Charlotte Nature Museum has a “Grandpa Tree” and puppets to enter-tain and teach its visitors, along with a Dragonfly Theater and a Butterfly Pavilion.

The Levine Museum of the New South traces the history of the post-Civil War South. Here, you can step inside a one-room tenant farmer’s house and have costumed guides take you through the 18th century Hezekiah

Alexander House that stands on the grounds of the Charlotte Museum of History. The house was built in 1774 and is the oldest surviving structure in the city.

The Afro-American Cultural Center features films, exhibits and live per-formances. The “Shotgun House” was built in the late 1880’s and has furnishings from the 1940’s.

Paramount’s Carowinds Theme Park is located just south of the city, where families can enjoy a variety of amusement rides and shows.

May is NASCAR season in Charlotte. Over 85% of all NASCAR teams call this home. The NASCAR Hall of Fame and The Hendrick Motorsports Mu-seum is 12 miles northeast of town at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway. The Sprint All-Star Race and the Coca-Cola 600 attract thousands of motor-sport fans. This is the time for the Speed Street Festival which fills the streets with race car drivers, souvenirs, racing simulators and live bands.

In Center City, you can take the Gold Rush-era rubber-wheeled trolley service or Streetcar #85 (an electric streetcar built in 1927) and tour the Historic South End and Center City.

In September the city hosts the BBQ and Blues Festival; the largest in the Southeast.

Concord Mills provides shoppers with over one million square feet of stores and claims to be North Carolina’s number one tourist attraction. South Park is another upscale shopping venue.

Here you can enjoy the charm of a Southern city where there is some-thing for everyone, year-round.

TURISM BY LIN GIVEN

MARCH 32

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINACharlotte es una ciudad poco común. Tiene una mezcla inusual de atrac-ciones para seducir turistas a su local. Usted puede ver una carrera de NASCAR en el Lowe’s Motor Speedway, observar un juego de la Liga Na-cional de Futbol (NFL) en el Bank of America Estadium, o un juego de basquetbol profesional en Charlotte Bobcats Arena, o visitar el museo de arte moderno Bletcher, para apreciar arte móvil del siglo XX.

Charlotte esta ubicada en la parte centro-sur de North Carolina, en la frontera con South Carolina. Esta situada al pie de la cadena de Mon-tañas Appalachian. Fue nombrada en honor a la reina Charlotte, esposa del Rey George III de Inglaterra. Se encuentra a una corta distancia del lago Norman, el parque nacional de Great Smokey Mountains, Lago Lure (sitio donde se filmo parte de la película Dirty Dancing, protagonizada por Patrick Swayze y Jennifer Grey), Grandfather Mountain, Hanging Rock campo de batalla y monumento, King’s Mountain y Ashville. Excur-sionismo, vistas escénicas, paseo a caballo, piragüismo, rápidos en aguas bravas (el centro Nacional US Whitewater, ofrece rápidos clase III en un río circulatorio hecho por el hombre, el centro también hospeda River Jam a lo largo del rio Catawba, y en verano la Sinfonica de Charlotte tiene una serie de conciertos en Symphony Park) todo esto disponible en el area.

Hay suficiente para hacer en la ciudad también. Como: ImaginOn, el centro de Joe y Joan Martin que provee entretenimiento para toda la familia. Los adolescentes pueden hacer su propria película en Studio I; niños pueden armar libros ilustrados generados por computador, usando computadores y teclados de gran tamaño en el Story Jar, y la familia completa puede ver producciones juntos, en el Children’s Theater.

El Discovery Place es un centro científico con exhibiciones interactivas para edades 6 a 12 años. Este es un gran lugar para los niños aprender sobre el mundo que los rodea.

El Charlotte Nature Museum tiene un “árbol abuelo” y títeres para en-tretener y enseñar a sus visitantes, junto con el teatro Dragonfly, y el Butterfly Pavilion.

El Levine Museum of the New South (museo Levin del nuevo sur) rastrea la historia después de la guerra civil. Aquí usted puede entrar en una casa rentada, con un solo cuarto, de granjero. Y tener guías personalizadas que le lleven al siglo XVIII. La Hezekiah Alexander House, casa de Hezekia Alexander, que queda en los sedimentos del museo de historia de Char-

lotte. La casa fue construida en 1774 y es la estructura mas antigua que sobrevive en la ciudad.

El centro cultural afro-americano ofrece películas, exhibiciones y actua-ciones en vivo. La “Shotgun House” fue construida a finales de 1880, y tiene muebles datando de 1940.

El parque temático Paramound Carowinds, esta localizado al sur de la ciudad. Donde la familia entera puede disfrutar una variedad de atrac-ciones de feria y presentaciones.

Mayo es temporada de NASCAR en Charlotte. Mas del 85% de todos los equipos de NASCAR , llaman este lugar de hogar. El saló de la fama de NASCAR y el museo Hendrick Motorsports, esta a 12 millas al noreste de la ciudad en el Lowe’s Motor Speedway. La corrida Sprint All-star y la Coca-Cola 600, atraen miles de admiradores de mot-orsports. Es en la época del Festival Speed Street, el cual llena las calles con conductores de carros de carrera, recuerdos, simuladores de carreras y bandas tocando al vivo.

En Center City, puedes pasear en un trolley con llantas de goma, datando de la era del Gold rush (fiebre del oro), o en un Streetcar #85 (un tranvía construido en 1927) y pasear por la Histórica South End y Center City.

En septiembre, la ciudad es anfitriona del BBQ y blues festival, el mayor en el sureste.

El centro comercial Concord Mills, provee compradores con mas de un millón de pies cuadrados (square feet) de almacenes. Y se jacta de ser la atracción turística numero 1 de North Carolina. South Park es otro centro comercial de buena clase.

Aquí se puede disfrutar del encanto de una ciudad sureña, donde hay algo para cada quien, todo el año.

TURISMO POR LIN GIVEN

MARCH 33

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the largest martial arts organiza-tion in the world were inspired by the struggles of MMA in Brazil. The contestants practice different martial arts such as, jujitsu, boxing, Olympic wrestling, wrestling, muay thay and karate, among others.

The first recognized event, of this kind of fighting, took place in Denver, Colorado in 1933. The goal of the event was to find out who was the best fighter in the world, regardless of the style practiced.

UFC has become known as “No holds barred fighting,” which means anything goes, making the fights very violent. Though they did not have many rules, they were not allowed to bite or put their fingers in the eyes of the opponent.

Normally the fighters face off in a ring of eight corners with three rounds of 5 min-utes each. The ring, called an octagon, has a canvas floor and is in a cage; there are two access doors that are closed at the beginning of each round. From the moment the fight starts, only the judge and the fighters have access to the Octagon.

The UFC has been gaining popularity and became a hit on pay-per-view. It got the attention of authorities which led to it being banned in several American states. Because of this, new rules were created to limit the violence and increase its social acceptability. The “There are no rules” slogan was dropped in favor of “Mixed Mar-tial Arts.” This change helped regain its position on cable television and improved its general acceptability.

Brazilian Anderson Silva “The Spider”, current UFC middleweight World Champion, is one of the biggest names in the sport and best known martial arts representa-tives of Brazil.

Trivia: MMA is often heard in this sport, which in Portuguese means, Mixed Mar-tial Arts. MMA practitioners need not necessarily follow a specific style of fighting. They can use any stroke or any martial art. The UFC is the sanctioning organization for these MMA tournaments.

UFCUltimate Fighting Championship

SPORT BY JULIANA MORAES

MARCH 34

UFC - ULTIMATE FIGHTING O Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) e a maior organização de artes marciais do mundo inspirado em lutas de vale-tudo do Brasil. Os lutadores praticam diferentes artes marciais, tais como jiu-jitsu, boxe, luta livre olímpica, wrestling, muay thay, karate, entre outras.

O primeiro evento renomado de vale tudo aconteceu em Denver, Colorado em 1933. O maior objetivo do evento foi descobrir quem era o melhor lutador do mundo independente do estilo que ele praticava.

UFC se tornou conhecido por “No holds barred fighting”, que significava vale-tudo, deixando as lutas normalmente muito violentas. Eles não possuíam muitas regras, mas havia uma em especial, não era permitido morder e colocar os dedos nos olhos do oponente.

Normalmente os lutadores se enfrentam em um ringue de oito cantos com três assaltos de 5 minutos e em lutas que valem títulos são cinco assaltos de 5 minutos. O ringue e denominado octógono, um colchão

DESPORTE POR JULIANA MORAES

feito de lona dentro de uma jaula, e existem duas portas de acesso ao octógono que são fechadas no começo de cada round. A partir do momento que a luta e iniciada, somente o juiz e os lutadores tem acesso ao octógono.

O UFC foi ganhando popularidade e se tornou um sucesso em pay-per-view, chamando a atenção das autoridades ate que esse esporte foi banido de vários estados Americanos.Mas não desistiram e de forma lenta acabaram se reformulando, criando regras, tentando limitar a violência no esporte, visando o aumento da aceitabilidade social. Não mais usando o slogan “There are no rules”, focando agora para a denominação “Mixed Martial Arts. Assim ressurgindo de seu isolamento, recuperando sua posição na televisão a cabo, sendo assim socialmente aceitável.

O brasileiro Anderson Silva “The Spider”, e um grande nome no esporte e um dos maiores representantes das artes marciais do Brasil sendo assim o atual Campeão Mundial peso médio do UFC.

Curiosidades: Quando nos deparamos com este esporte ouvimos muitas vezes a sigla MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), que em português significa Artes Marciais Mistas. No MMA os praticantes não precisam seguir necessariamente um estilo especifico de luta, possibilitando ao praticante utilizar qualquer golpe, de qualquer arte marcial. E o UFC e um exemplo de organização que faz torneios de artes marciais misturadas.

O UFC foi ganhando popularidade e se tornou um

sucesso em pay-per-view, chamando a atenção das autoridades ate que esse

esporte foi banido de vários estados Americanos.

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