Why Chihuahuas are special? By Moises Arriaza.
My Chihuahuas have the best qualities in the whole world. They are my most valuable possession. Bruno is a funny small black dog. He is always jumping and running. Masha is a beautiful black Chihauhua. She es a spoil little girl. Lucas is a smart white dog. I love them so much. I think that they have all the qualities that you look for a friend. They are quite loyal even when I am bad. They do not care about my physical appearance or college degree. They are friendly, but if you treat them bad they will not trust you. In conclusion, my Chihuahuas are the best friends because their qualities make them special and lovable.
The Chihuahua
Small Sassy Charmer By Christine Adkins | Big Stock No, it's not a rat, nor a toy - it's a dog, a real dog, with teeth and attitude. Tiny in size but large in spirit, the Chihuahua is one of those highly evolved breeds that has managed to convince most humans that it should be carried around everywhere. Of course for a Chihuahua simply walking down a sidewalk or hanging out in the kitchen can be a risky business. At less than six pounds, a little buddy subjected to a careless misstep by a human can be badly injured. However most Chihuahuas are very affectionate anyhow and prefer cuddling close to their humans. The Chihuahua is an old breed with an obscure history. Most believe that it originated in Mexico with the Mayans, Toltecs and Aztecs, but other less favoured theories suggest Egypt, Malta, or even China. Certainly the indigenous people of Central America kept small dogs that the rich seemed to revere enough to want buried alongside themselves after death. The dogs were apparently ritually sacrificed after their masters died, under the belief that the sins of the master were then transferred to the dog, ensuring safe passage of the (human) soul to its final resting spot. The poor also revered these dogs but tended to appreciate them while still lively enough to eat. Following his arrival on the shores of Mexico in 1517, Hernando Cortes found enormous markets with "daily more than sixty thousand souls buying and selling," where all kinds of animals were to be found for sale, including birds, "rabbits, hares, venison, and small dogs which they castrate for the table." Some vendors even specialized in the breeding and trafficking of dogs, and certain types were considered more delectable than others.
The ideal teacher By Moises Arriaza
The ideal English teacher has to be creative, loving and responsible. Being creative is one quality. For example, he has to motivate his class every day. He is able to present the English language in an interesting way. Loving is another quality. For instance, he has to be interested in his students, and also he has to be kind with them. Responsibility is the last quality. For example, he has to be able to speak, write and communicate the English language, and he has to be prepared for it. In conclusion we have to look at ourselves and see if we are the ideal teacher.
Comparing College Costs the Easy Way NOV. 21, 2014
If you’re a shoestring start-up trying to get noticed in an enormous industry, there’s nothing that helps more than having big players try to ban you. But from financial services to airlines, the pattern repeats itself again and again, as the lumbering giants seek to destroy rather than cooperate. And so it goes with higher education, its trillion-dollar student debt tally and a tiny little outfit called College Abacus. It has a web tool that allows people applying for college to enter financial and other personal data. Then it spits out three estimates of the price they might actually pay once colleges offer them scholarships. It does so by harnessing calculators on individual colleges’ websites. And it turns out that many of those colleges don’t like the idea very much. Just over a year ago, schools from Spelman to Wesleyan to the University of Oregon to Texas Christian University blocked College Abacus from pinging their websites. So now that some time has passed, I wondered: How could institutions in the business of information dissemination justify blocking families who are trying to make one of the biggest financial decisions there is? And might they be willing to reconsider?
I found a Maya tomb By Moises Arriaza
Imagine that you are on vacation at the jungle. You find a maya tomb, but you do not know what to do. There are a few steps that you have to follow to excavate a Maya tomb. The first step is to take pictures of the site. Photos are so important in the information that you will have. Second, do not move the objects that you find in the tomb. You have to study the context that they are in. then, measure the objects. If you do not have a meter uses a bill or a coin when you take the picture. Next use your journal to write everything you see. After that you have to label everything with the correct information. For example, pottery stones and bones. Finally write all the information that you have publish it. These steps will ensure that artifacts are well-documented and ready to be share with the world.
LOCATING THE MAYA The Maya civilization was one of the most dominant indigenous societies of Mesoamerica (a term used to describe Mexico and Central America before the 16th century Spanish conquest). Unlike other scattered indigenous populations of Mesoamerica, the Maya were centered in one geographical block covering all of the Yucatan Peninsula and modern-day Guatemala; Belize and parts of the Mexican states of Tabasco and Chiapas; and the western part of Honduras and El Salvador. This concentration showed that the Maya remained relatively secure from invasion by other Mesoamerican peoples.
Did You Know? Among the earliest Maya a single language existed, but by the Preclassic Period a great linguistic diversity developed among the various Maya peoples. In modern-day Mexico and Central America, around 5 million people speak some 70 Maya languages; most of them are bilingual in Spanish.
Within that expanse, the Maya lived in three separate sub-areas with distinct environmental and cultural differences: the northern Maya lowlands on the Yucatan Peninsula; the southern lowlands in the Peten district of northern Guatemala and adjacent portions of Mexico, Belize and western Honduras; and the southern Maya highlands, in the mountainous region of southern Guatemala. Most famously, the Maya of the southern lowland region reached their peak during the Classic Period of Maya civilization (A.D. 250 to 900), and built the great stone cities and monuments
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Public parks By Moises Arriaza
Do you remember when you used to play soccer outdoors? Many years ago we had a lot of public parks where we coud play soccer with friends. Public parks benefit a neighborhood. Some people say that public parks are not necessary. They thing that parks are a waste of space. Paul Sharer published a book in 2006 about the benefits of public parks. In this book Sharer says that parks incresead property values, and if you think about it people want to live in a place where they can have space to have physical activities. The environmental benefits are another thing that people in neighborhood have. You live with trees, fresh air and green areas around yours house. Sherer said that public parks reduce crime. With parks we do not have juvenile delinquency. Young people spend time playing sports. In my experience I remember when I used to spend time with my family having a picnic. I remember also the health benefits because I used to run with my dad. Neighborhoods are more livable. I used to enjoy living with a public park near my house. In conclusion a generation of children are growing up indoors, locked into a deadened life of television and videos games, alienated from natural world and its life-affirming benefits so we need more public parks.
Flight Plan National parks temporarily declared “no-fly zones” for drones. By Amy Leinbach Marquis
It usually begins with the best of intentions: Taking the new birthday present for a spin in the wide-open spaces above Joshua Tree. Getting a closer look at the big-wall climbers on Yosemite’s El Capitan. Capturing stunning footage of the Grand Canyon to rekindle people’s love of the parks. But operating remote-control aircraft (also known as drones or unmanned aircraft) can require serious skill and discretion—more than a user’s manual might imply. Within the last year alone, more than half a dozen icon parks have suffered the consequences of a growing hobby unchecked. In Joshua Tree, a drone cut through the silent awe of school children soaking in a serene desert landscape. In Grand Canyon, a drone buzzed back and forth across a popular sunset vista before crashing into a canyon wall. Another drone flew dangerously close to a crowd of 1,500 visitors seated in the Mount Rushmore amphitheater before skimming the four presidents’ heads. A drone hovering over a bighorn sheep herd in Zion reportedly separated adults from lambs. In response, National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis hit the brakes this June when he issued a temporary ban on drones systemwide. This gives the agency an opportunity to step back, evaluate the effects of unmanned aircraft on visitors and park resources, and draft a new rule for public comment, likely within the next 12 to 18 months.
The best trip By Moises Arriaza
When I was young I used to travel a lot. My friends were the most important thing in my life. But now I believe family is the most import thing. I am 42 years old, and I have seen many things. I have seen how friends come and go .Family stays forever because you are part of a big picture. Have you ever listened to the people saying “I have my father eyes”? Well they say this because you have your family history inside of you. You have your family past, present and future. Your sons will be, in some way, you in future. So I would like to share the best trip ever. First I remember that I was living with my family twenty years ago in California. We used to work hard, and we did not have time to take vacations. My father decided to go to “Las Vegas” for the first time. We were so excited with the idea of see the lights, casinos and the desert. The morning came where we had to travel. I could not sleep just thinking with the trip. I had never been in the desert. One of the things that I liked was when my father stopped in a store to buy
something. We took a lot of pictures. We arrived to the city in the afternoon. First we rented a room in a hotel. Then we took a shower, and we got dress for the night. Las Vegas was so different at night. It is amazing how the light change the city. Next we went to the Caesar Palace, is a famous casino, to take some pictures. After that we walked all night. We laughed a lot about my father jokes. Finally we back to the hotel. Many years have passed since that day, but I remember my mom and dad laughing together. I can see my sister Claudia making jokes about my sister Allyzon. I can hear my family singing in the car. In conclusion, memories that I have can not change, and of course I want to make a trip with my wife a kids someday.
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A "Perfect" Parent
Is there such a thing as a "perfect" parent? Many people believe in the myth of the perfect parents - the ideal mother and father who raise happy, well-adjusted problem-free children. In truth, there is no such person as a perfect parent - or a perfect child. Problem behavior is common among school-age children and takes up a significant portion of a parent's time. At any one time, on average, school-age children have about five or six traits or behaviors that their parents find difficult. These might include not complying with simple requests, avoiding chores, spending too much time watching TV or playing videos, engaging in sibling rivalry or having difficulty completing homework. Other common problems for parents are dealing with a temperamentally difficult child, or coping with a child who either wants too much independence or hasn't achieved enough autonomy. Parents also sometimes encounter the dilemma of a child who prefers friends or activities not approved of by his mother or father.
Mistakes are OK As a parent, you need to recognize that it is normal to feel worried, confused, angry, guilty, overwhelmed and inadequate because of your child's behavior. That is part of being a parent. It is futile and self-defeating to try to be perfect or to raise perfect children. Think back to how you behaved, or misbehaved, as a child, about how your parents dealt with your behavior, and how you felt about their disciplinary techniques. They were not perfect, but neither was anyone else. Do not try to overcompensate for their shortcomings by trying to be perfect yourself, and by getting caught up in statements like "I'm not going to make the same mistakes my parents made." All parents and all children make mistakes in their attempts to communicate and deal with one another and in trying to solve problems. Parents need to trust themselves and their instincts. Mothers and fathers tend to have good intuition and knowledge of their own children. They often know more than they think they do, and they should not be afraid of making mistakes. Children are resilient and forgiving and usually learn and grow through their mistakes. Parents tend to be just as resilient and forgiving. Flexible Parenting However, parents who "live for their children" are putting themselves in a very vulnerable position, setting themselves up for possible disappointment, frustration and resentment. They are also being unfair to their family. Parents should not expect to receive all their personal fulfillment from their children or from the parenting role. Parents need other activities to fulfill their self-images, and other sources of love and nurturing. They need time to be adults and time for themselves - and a break from children and parenting responsibilities. As a parent, you need to develop your own philosophy - one with which you feel comfortable - within a flexible and adaptable framework. Take into account your own expectations, parenting style, and temperament, and how they fit with each of your children and your spouse, and their own unique preferences and temperaments. Your approach and philosophy will vary from youngster to youngster, mainly because of their own particular attributes. Along the way, remember that professional help is available if problems ever become too intense, exceed your own coping capabilities, or cause secondary difficulties such as a decline in school performance, increased family stress or serious emotional problems. You should take comfort in the fact that in the vast majority of cases, children do turn out well. But along the way, keep your sense of humor, trust your instincts and seek help and advice early rather than late. While parenting is a great challenge, it can also be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of your life. Points To Keep In Mind 1.
Even among children of the same age, there is a range of what is normal in the way they develop socially, emotionally, intellectually and physically.
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A child's maturity level may be different for the various qualities he is developing, including social skills, athletic abilities and learning capabilities. He might be strong in math but weak in writing (or vice versa), or good at basketball but not at golf.
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The variations described above may be permanent, forming a child's own unique profile; or they could be evolving and thus be subject to change.
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The way a child develops can influence his behavior, and vice versa.
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The particular parenting style of a mother and father, as well as the child's environment, will affect the youngster's behavior and development.