Monday, July 4, 2011

Social crimes against a country's reputation. the Colombian Case

Colombia is a country poorly portrayed in the film "Mr. and Mrs. Smith": helicopters bombing Bogotá, an apocalyptic scenario with houses on fire, illustrating the capital as a rural little town with no buildings or evidence of any urban development. Hotels with fans give the idea of an unbearable heat, even though Bogotá is 2640 meters (8661 feet) above sea level. No pavement on the streets and a bar filled with rioted chicken. The actors who play the part of the police men in this Colombia deplorable cartoon wear weird uniforms and speak with Mexican/Caribbean accents even though Bogotá is not anywhere near the coast and some Colombian regions are recognized for having one of the best Spanish in Central and South America, and are even criticized/made fun of by the rest of the country for having a somewhat stiff accent.

Less than four weeks after its release in Colombia, the General Secretary of the City Hall, Enrique Borda, sent a letter of protest to the director Doug Liman. In the letter he states that "It is evidenced, beyond any doubt, that the director and his production crew show a total level of ignorance by portraying (the city) as incipient (...), primitive, with scarce hotel infrastructure, dominated by poverty, depressed, disorganized, with high levels of violence; in conclusion, totally chaotic and not attractive at all". Borda also points out in his text that Colombia was awarded with the title of "City of Peace" by the Unión de Ciudades Capitales Iberoamer...

source: http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=colombia

Colombia is Aweosome

...A nice country in south america, many ignorant idiots dont know about, all they know is drugs, that is it. Colombia has a nice culture, and a variety of people, from blonde haired blue eyed folks, to dark so dark they are almost blue folks, one thing colombians have in common is that they look hot, whoever says colombia means drugs, can go suck their grannies tities, i am not colombian, however i have been there, and that country rules!!!

Stereotyping Colombians the wrong way.

It always hurts when it seems people only want to see what is wrong with your country. (As a citizen of the United States, I can understand what that is like with all the anti-americanism!)
Looking for what is wrong with someone's country is not always well received. It can be taken as demeaning, xenophobic and racist.. racist because it involves a negative categorization of an ethnic group (or a set of ethnic groups) example: Black's are drug traffickers = Colombians are drug traffickers = Asians are Drug Traffickers = Chinese are drug traffickers = Whites are Drug Traffickers. Same thing.

If they ask you if you have a kilo of cocaine in your backpack, or if your family is on the drug business, tell them no, and then ask them why they are so interested to know (at this point ignorance is quite obvious)! Tell them that if they can stereotype you as a drug dealer, you can stereotype them as drug users!

You come from a beautiful country that I would love to visit again. I was studying in Quito, Ecuador for a while this summer and got to travel to Medellin, Colombia and spend a weekend there. I saw some of the city and part of the Feria de Flores. Someday I would like to go back and spend more time in your country to see more of Medellin and/or visit other cities like Cartagena that has so much history to see. My short weekend in "Medallo" could only scratch the surface! Every country is much more than what makes for a great action movie or a sensationalist news report. Show them pictures of your home country and talk to them about what it has to offer. Educate them about the reality.

Even when it comes to the negative things people hear and say about Colombia, you can turn them around into saying something positive about your home. Why? Because you don’t just come from a country of drug dealers and guerrillas, my friend–you come from a country whose determined people have struggled to preserve one of Latin America’s oldest democracies even when confronted with overwhelming obstacles. A nation shows strength in its perseverance, and what your country has done to better itself in only the last ten years is worthy of our admiration.



Sigue adelante, amigo, y no te desanimes!

Source: http://travel.indie.my/2011/02/01/how-to-cope-with-the-colombian-stereotype/

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Experiment Techposter

OK this article is about Experiment Techposter. first of all, I'm going to mention that I have little information related to this subject, I mean, in general terms, I have no fucking idea what I'm talking about on this post, The idea with this page was making it so it was found, basically when you type "Experiment Techposter" you get Experiment Techposter, do you know what I'm talking about? seems like you're still reading and you should stop now really because you won't find anything else related to Experiment TP, try something else, maybe experpost, and move on.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

AccentRed, a full course of accent reduction

Accent Reduction course:



American Accent: Why be "tense" when you can be "reLAXed"?


American Accent: Why be "tense" when you can be... by RebeccaLinquist

AccentRed, Accent Reduction Techniques

Practice the following random sounds and words.



EXERCISE: WR

World, Wrap,
Wrist, Wrong,
u

EXERCISE: TH

Under, the, thunder. 
father, feather, mether.
ether, neither gather.
neither my father.
a thin, then, a theme.
catherine, thompson.
throne in the cathedral of johnson.
throwing and rowing.
Catherine rather breathes.
Thomism the other, is feather.
arthur thompson thrives..
those theater themes.
that three breaths.
other. rather. either.
other. rather. either.
I rather like this weather.
than the thunder on the heaven.
thomas, thinks, thank you there.
and then, there is that.


EXERCISE: T

tommy takes from jonny
tamara sees what matters.
the cricket took the ticket.
tomato, tea, clamato.
tunes, times, dunes.
before, there, therefore


EXERCISE: Tr

tremendous, treasure,
no tray to measure,
the trap of the wrap.
Danny the tranny.
a transsexual, tribe, strives.
treason. trust.
the trickery and the triumph.
tron the proton.
the trive strives.
tremendously traumatized.


EXERCISE: SH

Shy sunshine.
shure, ensures.
causes, shocking, bashes.
shangai shines.
shopping, for sheep and hoping.
shut up shy boy, Sherpa tomboy.
cashing the bashing.
smashing the cushion.
a shark shrinking.
the ship shows my beep.
Shy sunshine.
shire, ensures.
causes, shock.
shanghai shines in the ashes.
the Sherman shows my eyelashes


EXERCISE J

Ja, Ja
Jannet,
Judge, Dodge,
Jack, Batch, Badge


EXERCISE: Ing


Tarring, looking,
confusing, trying,
shopping, buying, finding,


EXERCISE S and Z

SSSSS think like a Snake
ZZZZZ  like a bee

EXERCISE H and Sh


EXERCISE: R

christ crowned a crime.
rotten is the rat.
carrot rises my resent.
art and republic aristocrat.
an army practicing pride.
armor and errors.
arising rumors rotting hummus.
the car on the bar.
the sar is the career.
tight and right.
write, right.
there, career.
are, there, Mayer, bayer, hair.
red, hair, care, dare, err.
prow, proud, rises, rinses, rice.
erotic, aerobic.
rhetoric, ralm.
I rise rinsing the riots.
removing rows of red rings.
caring for the earnings.
earing the arising.
aurosing the risers,
earning to err, the earth, rotates.

EXERCISE: L

male, and female.
hello, elephant.
weel.
wee all feel.
we all sale.
sail the mail.
mile the isle.
pale the bail.
school is cool.
oil in foil.
the rail made of coil.
the bail on the jail.
the laud is allowed.
heal the country of laos.
the law of the alley.
the tale of the valley.
the leppard and the lion.
felony and allies.




EXERCISE: H

hi Hilary how high I hesitate.
heel ahead.
hello hilarious hero.
behaive in the house.
hermetic heresy.
histerical humour hides hounting.
hey hilarious, hike the hill ahead.
hissing hectic.



EXERCISE: T


tattooing and take time.
terabyte, teen, gigabyte.
fest. east. breast.
auto. cat, butter other.
Scottish, optic neurotic.
automatic. atic, pneumatic, pragmatic.
automobile. teaspoon, tyrannosaur, tampon.
better is water.
the computer pattern.
east is tease.
teasing the east.
eastern tissue.
this is the issue.
strong tendom.
totem of the pirate.
rapid and robust.
demonstrates who bought it..



EXERCISE: S

facing the aces the solicit of oslo.
son, Sun, Seal, Song, Sour.
sure. sears.
splitting sour saliva.
sinful sentiments serving similitude.
sailing surrounding Singapore,
singing, sealing, sour.
sewing in the asylum
song, super, safari, casting, causes.
silencing the soul sans seringes.
cars, bars, houses, insomnia.
seeking the salmon on the sonar.
singing in Singapore a sour song super

prehistoric. houses and absolute syringe.



EXERCISE: D

Digit, drASTIC, DRAMATIC, DOLL, DESPITE, INDEED,
inDex, inDigenous, Doping, Droid, design, dune,
dracula, desp, cadi, cudi, dudi, puddy, doing,
dating, dashing, dot.


EXERCISE: CH

cheap, cheapo, cheesy, sees, choppy, chop.
Cuchulain, Jackie sang.
itchy chamber.
chuck Norris, Chevrolet, cache,
research, chunk and preach.
each, beach, cliche, champion.


EXERCISE: PR

pro.
prehistoric.
entrepreneur.
present in Prague.
present produces.
pride and prices.
the president, is the precursor.
the, promoter, of the prices.
proximity, is prideful.
priceless, princess, produces, pride.
prana promotes the principle of progress.
comprehension, in, the presentation.
pragmatic precursor.
presentation, preschool,
prognostic prior to present.
prana, piranha, prown,
enterpreneur, precipitate.
proud, probiotic, princess, prince, caprio.
princes, prepares, production.
heepri, capri, menpris, oiprad, oniprows.
keeprah, practice, produces, profesionals.
preproduction, production, postproduction.
proverb, present, private, proper.
preparation, probation, proximity.
caprio, de caprio, proud, produces, prices.
pragmatic, president, prices, prime produce.


EXERCISE TL

athlete, triathlon,
atlas in the temple,


EXERCISE: EE


career on the err
the wheel on the feel.
steel and steal.
feel the heel.
wheel indeed.
beepy the creepy.
cheesy makes me dizzy.
jeeny beany.



EXERCISE: P, PL


please pledge.
my plot slot.
slutty frutty.
poutine, precious rutine.
peter parker the paper maker.
bleach pleasures.
the peach of each.
promoting, empowering, printing.
present the appropriate point.
the epic empire.
power of people.
passionate population pushes a nation.
capitan, capitalizes per capita.
compressing premises
put it pointing with pressure.
press the point.
priceless priviledge.
peal preserve, captain.


EXERCISE PH

Memphis philips in the philipines.
phoning the pharmacy
pedophilia and paraphernalia,
ephimere and phoethic.


EXERCISE K

keeny in the kitchen.
kisses kindly the kinky.
kings are kinesthesic.
the kayak is backed up.
bangkok counts on king kong.



EXCERCISE: V

Caviar, the bive,
justin beavier,behavies.
heaven is even.
even voting violates the virgin.
vowels are vacant,
violins and envy vulnerable victims.

EXERCISE ER

faster, stronger, better, calmer.
stranger a new defender.
doer, shopper, gather the feather.
the frontier of the engineer.
roger wanker, the broker banker



EXERCISE: ED



EXERCISE: P and B

Pub, lap, pub lap, lab, lap, pal, ball, paul, cab, cap,

hey pal, buy it, pay for it.


EXERCISE: T and D


tower, david, tonny, daniel, cad, cat, red, wrap,
patience, difference.
indeed, in teeth.

How to make money by selling carpets

You can make money by selling carpets. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of carpets. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money by selling something requires time and a solid business plan. A business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you want to achieve with let's say: Company inc.

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in the products you have to offer? Find out who the prospect purchasers are, and if you need suppliers make sure you keep a database of them. If you operate as a legit company, have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that selling carpets can give you an income you may be right. Making money with a carpeting business can be fun and could open new revenue streams for you.

How to make money by teaching math

You can make money by teaching math. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of math classes. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money with math requires time and a solid business plan. A business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you want to achieve with let's say: MathLessons inc.

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in the lessons you have to offer? Find out who the main students are, and if you need textbooks make sure you keep them handy. If you want to operate as a legit company, have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that selling math lessons can give you an income you may be right. Making money by teaching math can be fun and could open new revenue streams for you.

How to make money by selling wigs

You can make money by selling wigs. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of wigs. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money by producing wigs requires time and a solid business plan. A business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you want to achieve with let's say: MyWigs inc.

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in what you have to offer? Find out who the main purchasers are, and if you need suppliers make sure you keep a database of them. If you want to operate as a legit company, have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that crafting wigs can give you an income you may be right. Making money by selling wigs can be fun and could open new revenue streams for you.

How to make money with used cell phones

You can make money with used cell phones. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of old phones. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money with used cell phones requires time and a solid business plan. A business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you want to achieve with let's say: oldPhone inc.

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in what you have to offer? Find out who the main purchasers are, and if you need suppliers make sure you keep a database of them. If you want to operate as a legit company, have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that selling used cell phones can give you an income you may be right. Making money with antique cellphones can be fun and could open new revenue streams for you.

How to make money by selling old clothes

You can make money by selling old clothes. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of your old garments. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money by selling  old clothes requires time and a solid business plan. An "used clothing" business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you want to achieve with let's say: Company.inc.

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in what you have to offer? Find out who the main purchasers are, and if you need suppliers make sure you keep a database of them. If you want to operate as a legit company, have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that selling old clothes can give you an income you may be right. Making money with used clothes can be fun and could open new revenue streams for you.

How to make money with old furniture

You can make money with old furniture. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of your old chairs, desks, sofas and even your 10 year old blender. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money by selling old furniture requires time and a solid business plan. An "used furniture" business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you want to achieve with let's say: MyOldJunk co. 

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in what you have to offer? Find out who the main purchasers are, and if you need suppliers make sure you keep a database of them. If you want to operate as a legit company, have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that selling old furniture can give you an income you may be right. Making money with used furniture can be fun and could open new revenue streams for you.

How to Make Money by Writing Posts

You can make money by writing posts. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of your web-posts. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money with writing requires time and a solid business plan. A theme-based-blog business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you truly want to achieve with let's say: Allmysillyposts.com.

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in what you have to offer? Find out who the main readers are, and if you need suppliers for your content make sure you keep a database of them. If you want to operate as a legit company, have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that selling posts/articles (virtual goods) can give you an income you may be right. Making money by writing posts can be fun and could open new revenue streams for you.

How to make money with paintings

You can make money with paintings and artwork you produce yourself. There are different ways and techniques to make some coin out of art. The main concept you have to keep in mind is that making money with paintings requires a solid business plan. A gallery business plan outlines the main goals and objectives you want to achieve with let's say: paintingsGal.inc.

Start by targeting a market segment, who can be interested in what you have to offer? Find out who can be the main purchasers, and if you need suppliers make sure you make a database of them. Have all your business archives organized including operational documents and legal files. If you think that selling paintings can give you an income you may be right. Making money with art can be fun and will open you new revenue streams.

Running and Walking

Running and walking are basic ways to stay in shape. Running and walking are beneficial to your overall health. Running and walking are both aerobic activities that help your blood circulate around your body. Running is more intense, therefore having a good run improves your endurance, in the other hand, walking is a passive way to exercise but still effective if you're going for long distances.

Techniques to improve your body language


Any kind of improvement in life takes a minimum of effort, improving your body language is not an exception. Ideas about improving your body language are in the people you observe; you can also rely on the internet and find a variety of valuable information. If you truly want a consistent improvement in your body language, you must start by establishing your goals and objectives. Break apart your routines into smaller acts and so you can track the achievement on each progress you make. Improving your body language requires you to be proactive and positive about the results you want to obtain.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Ideas for improving your social skills

Any kind of improvement in life takes a minimum of effort, improving your social skills is not an exception. Ideas about improving your social skills are all around; you can check the internet and find a variety of valuable information. If you truly want a consistent improvement in your social skills, you must start by establishing your goals and objectives. Break apart your projects into smaller tasks and so you can have a sense of achievement on each progress you make. Improving your social skills requires you to be proactive and positive about the results you want to obtain.

keeping your relationship in shape

Everybody likes to have a good relationship with their beloved ones, it is not uncommon to argue about silly things even with the people you love the most. The key to maintain a healthy relationship, or a "relationship in shape"is to practice communication and to express affection as much as you can. Doesn't matter how much time you think you are spending sending messages or making phone calls Even when you are busy you should always be able to get a hold of your significant people. A good way to keep your relationship in shape is to ask yourself  "who should I call today? Remember, if you "want people to remember you and to consider you a healthy friend or companion you must aim for optimal communication and avoid neglecting your loved ones.

Ideas for improving your acting skills

Any kind of improvement in life takes a minimum of effort, improving your acting skill is not an exception. Ideas about improving your acting talents are all around; you can check the internet and find a variety of valuable information. If you truly want a consistent improvement in your acting career, you must start by establishing your goals and objectives. Break apart your acting projects into smaller tasks and so you can have a sense of achievement on each progress you make. Improving your acting skills  requires you to be proactive and positive about the results you want to obtain.

Ideas for improving your daily meals


Any kind of improvement in life takes a minimum of effort, improving your daily meals is not an exception. Ideas about improving your cooking skills are all around; you can check the internet and find a variety of valuable information. If you truly want a consistent improvement in your daily meals, you must start by establishing your goals and objectives. Break apart your cooking projects into smaller tasks and so you can have a sense of achievement on each progress you make. Improving your daily meals requires you to be proactive and positive about the results you want to obtain.