Posted: under Argentina - History and Culture.
Tags: Hola Adios, Language Spanish, Misconception

Benedict Smythe asked:
Hola. Adios.
These may be very familiar words to anyone in the world. Yes, it is Spanish and everyone knows a little of this language. Like any other language, Spanish has a very rich history.
Let’s Talk About Spanish
Spanish is one of the major languages of the world. It is spoken by millions of people not only in Spain but in the rest of the world. If people will ask you about the Castilian language, will you know the difference? Castilian is actually the official tongue of the Spanish language. A deeper probe of Spanish will reveal its intricacies and variations depending on the region where it is being used.
Other frequently used Spanish languages are the Basque, Catalan, and the Galician. It will be a misconception to call these as dialects. They are recognized languages under the umbrella of Spanish but reflect distinction and division of the Spanish culture.
When we talk of the Spanish language, we are talking of one of the most romantic languages in the world. You might be thinking of galleons, conquistadores, and the beautiful people. The Spanish language is a language which traces its roots in Latin and shares similarities in terms of structure with other European languages.
The Evolution of the Spanish Language
Aside from traces of Latin, the Spanish language is also said to have developed during the rule of the Roman Empire. Spanish had its beginnings around 2000 years ago and had its early formation in the Iberian Peninsula. Today, it is estimated that 300 million people around the world use Spanish as their native language. It has evolved primarily due to the conquests made by Spain in a lot of countries and somehow, their language was influenced by the words of those they conquered.
The variations of the Spanish language are therefore seen not only in the boundaries of Spain. It is evident in countries like Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Nicaragua, Honduras, and many more.
English also invaded Spanish like other languages. Now it is common to see words like bus stop, click, or marketing in Spanish speaking countries. This is fondly called Spanglish.
There are campaigns to protect the language and retain its purity. The truth is that Spanish like any other language is a mix of different influences. This fusion of different roots and evolution is inevitable with the available technologies which make communication a lot easier.
Learning Spanish
If you want to learn Spanish beyond the fiesta, tapa, siesta, burrito, or tequila, there are a lot of ways to do so. You can browse the internet and learn from websites the offer foreign languages. Some of these sites offer these courses for free and some charges minimal fees. They have a lot of available media which can make learning fun and easier.
You can start to immerse yourself in Spanish by listening to audio CD’s or watch films, television and read books in Spanish. You can also try to incorporate some Spanish phrases in your day to day living.
Ultimately, you can visit Spain and experience first hand how the language really sounds. Explore their culture, arts, history, and their day to day living. Through this experience you will have a deeper perspective and understanding of the Spanish language.
Nichole
Nov 07 2007
Posted: under Argentina - History and Culture.
Tags: Attack On Twin Towers, Infiltration, Intruders

Gurbinder Singh asked:
The main Security Agencies and public policing agencies in India do not have any centralized data system of citizens to curb down the sensitive problems of terrorism, infiltration, and the movements of violent organizations. The Law enforcement machinery reacts measures after the terror attack occurs, in a manual check mode, Which is highly impractical in this advanced age. The adjoining countries Such as Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are major sources of Infiltration to India, Where similar cultures & similar human race exist,Therefore the Segregation & Analysis of the intruder is a difficult task on level of manual checking.
Fact:
From 1970 to 2004, 12,539 terrorist-related fatalities occurred in India, an average of almost 360 fatalities per year from terrorism in India. These fatalities peaked in 1991 and 1992, when 1,184 and 1,132 individuals, respectively, were killed in such incidents.
Efficient Strategies are required in IB that compete with International Levels of Information & Technology. Centralized Database of Citizen’s is the basic & Best tool for IB, CBI, Police. With help of Centralized database, the Security Agencies will be aware on the classifications of its own citizen’s & the intruders from neighboring Countries or the black listed Individuals with the needful history data Of all its citizens for the Social Security. Centralization is highly Authentic as well as Centralization saves Huge Cost of the Government with use of Same data to various Departments of the Governance According to their Needs & Rights. Example Railways, Metro, Income tax Collection are visible examples of Successful Centralization of Citizen Data.
Since September 11, terror attack on twin towers, America was able to control all activities Of Terror, This happened due to authentic National Database, not due to increase in Security forces. This Fact is highly considerable because In country Like India – Can we be assured that there will be No Terror attack After this Taj attack in Mumbai yesterday or Does India has the strategy to deal or control The future Terror Operations? Does India Knows who are Indians & Who are Anti nation Indians ? IT Companies like Infosys, Wipro, TCS make Huge Data Systems for other countries, but Indian State is not even utilizing the best In house IT resources. There are 52 Countries having authentic National Database Systems in their Countries including China, Africa, Argentina & many Developing / Underdeveloped Countries. This is due to realization of the importance of Citizen Database With the ruling People of those Countries.
Are our Parliamentarians competent or well versed with the Security Technology in comparison to Governance in other countries?
There are - 800 active cells of terrorism are working in our country, a statement of chief security advisor to P.M. How can we see the future of our progressing country safe?
Conclusion Points:
1. Constitutional Citizen Ship Act 14A should apply by Law not in form of Duty of Citizen.
2. Implementation of Centralized National Data of All Citizen, Migrants, etc.
3. All data will be used to Stop Infiltration from all borders of Sea, Air and Boundaries.
4. Internal Security check at all points of requirement of State including Police PCR.
5. Control on Violent organizations that co exist & grow with local communities
6. All Permanent address & Rented address of all citizen will be a part of centralized data
7. Financial Bank Accounts scrutiny from all required Points by IB, CBI acc. To rights
8. Control & Watch on Incoming Suspicious Travelers
9. History Check for identity / Qualification from the data before recruitment in Forces
10. Buying/renting vehicle to be sold by checking citizen data card
11. Cell / phone subscription to be issued by checking citizen data card 12. Hotel checking
by data card or passport if non indian
12. Employment in private sector to be given after citizen data verified by govt. Agency
13. University admissions after getting citizen data verified
14. Control in smuggling of arms by giving citizen data number verified for exporting or delivery of consignment.
Important:
1. All these given data points are already being collected by govt. Agencies but all the data remains least useful & highly highly, about 25 times expensive due to non centralization & linking to centralized citizen data number.
2. Data is lifeline of governance or institution or school or any big organization. Even Pakistan has this system, implementation differs country to country.
Indian Social Security – our NGO filed a PIL on Centralized National Database System in Supreme Court, The S.C. appreciated the cause but no orders were issued With a reply of Chief Justice that It’s a Policy matter & recommended to Government, But the Govt. is already aware on the importance of National Database but due to its State Politics, importance of National Social Cause of urgency has been diluted.
Indian Social Security – 43077777, 9810220431 www.indiansocialsecurity.org
Claudia
Nov 05 2007
Posted: under Argentina - Holidays and Travel.
Tags: Chianti Region, Puente Del Inca, Region Of Italy

Scott Ferree asked:
In the last article I presented my five favorite places to visit in Argentina. In this article I round off that list with another five of Argentina’s best vacation spots.
6. Bariloche and the Lake District. Whereas the southern reaches of Patagonia are known for their ruggedness and extreme isolation, the northern half of Patagonia is a pleasant, almost Swiss-like region of lakes and green forests rimmed in by Andean peaks. Bariloche, Patagonia’s largest town, though far from being a metropolis, is every year more and more a cosmopolitan place, offering a full range of hotels and services for travelers. A little further to the north, in the neighboring region of Neuquén, trout fishermen will find a network of pristine rivers and streams in the Andean lowlands, many of which are considered world-class in the sport.
7. Mendoza and Argentina’s wine country. Vaguely reminiscent of the Chianti region of Italy or perhaps of Bordeaux in southern France – but with the difference that in Argentina’s wine country the highest peaks in the Americas loom over the vineyards. If wine tasting is not attraction enough for you, then scale the Aconcagua. Stop long enough to see the Puente del Inca which, at over 12,000 feet, is a natural bridge over a rock chasm which the Peruvian Incas would use when on silver mining expeditions in the southern parts of the Andes.
8. Ushuaia. The southernmost city in the world and the gateway for expeditions to Antarctica. It’s also the place to visit the mountains, lakes and fjords of Argentina’s most southern region, Tierra del fuego.
9. Cordoba and the Sierras. Though not nearly as imposing as the Andes, the sierras or “little mountains” of Cordoba have a quieter sort of charm – as well as the added benefit of a mild climate which makes them pleasant to visit the year round. Some of the must-sees in the area include Jesuit cathedrals and ruins, especially those in the town of Che Guevarra’s birthplace, Alta Gracia. The National Park “Quebrada del condorito” is also highly recommendable. It’s an open canyon with verdant cliffs that condors use as nesting places and where in the spring months, if you’re very lucky, you can see baby condors make their first plunge from the nest.
10. La Rioja and San Juan. The desert regions of Argentina’s West, most noted for two Regional and National Parks, the “Valle de la Luna” (Moon Valley) and La Talampaya, with red rock formations and narrow canyons. San Juan is also Argentina’s second wine-producing region.
Marvin
Nov 05 2007
Posted: under Argentina - History and Culture.
Tags: Advice, Argentina, Ford, Ford Escape, Venezuela
nuevacancion asked: There is a car like this for sale and it has 82,313 miles.
I want to buy it to take a trip from the US to Argentina, then I will ship it back to the US from Venezuela.
It is a triip of about 10,000 miles aprox in high ways only, because I plan to get around in the cities using local transportation.
So please tell me what do you say, would you do it? The dealer shows the car with no problems.
Thanks for the advice.
Hunter
Nov 04 2007