El Patio Latino is an authentic Peruvian restaurant that has built up a loyal following. Dishes are hearty and prices are very reasonable. El Patio Latino has been around since 1992 and promotes Latin culture. It is open Wednesdays through Sundays with varying hours.…
With an increase in the demand for natural beef, it is surprising that kosher options have been slow in coming but this month saw the launch of Tevye’s Ranch product line which offers affordable glatt kosher, grass fed, antibiotic-free organic beef.…
By capturing Atahualpa at Cajamarca, the conquistadors had essentially defeated the Incas. Without its leader, the rest of the empire fell easily. Pizarro demanded a massive ransom for Atahualpa, consisting of an entire room filled with silver and gold. He then executed him, replacing him with a puppet ruler. Although several rebellion attempts occurred over the next 40 years, all were unsuccessful, and the Spanish finally colonized the region in 1572 as the Viceroyalty of Peru.…
Throughout life we identify ourselves with fundamental traditions that correlate with us from the early years of our lives. A practice we learned from our ancestors and remains in our families for decades, symbolizing our great legacy and pride. In a distinctive poem “Green Chile” (1989) by Jimmy Santiago Baca, he exhibits a solid connection between his grandmother and chiles. A unique relationship that goes beyond pride and respect for a man who shows appreciation for his native country, despite of who he is today. Baca’s (1989) poem “Green Chile” is an example of how a simple dish has an immense value, expressing appreciation and love for the land where he grew up. In this unique poem, culture and sacrifice are two important messages the writer emphasizes.…
“To create a loving environment of hope, healing, and purpose for children, individuals and families, where lives can be transformed, in order to succeed, through the redeeming love of Christ” (Welcome). By working off of the mission statement for HopeWell Ranch, our project mission is to provide an additional option for healing to better encompass the needs of our entire community.…
Long, long ago there was a place that nobody wanted to go to. There was no population and nothing there. There was no specific reason no one wanted to go, it was just the name for the place that made it sound inferior. It was called the “Great American Desert”. I meen that is a terrible name, especially back in the olden days. Nobody would want to live in a place where it is always hot and air conditioning was invented. Also, there is supposedly no water. “The Great American Desert” was the old name for Nebraska. I know it is very hard to believe. There was a man by the name of Edwin E. Perkins. He was living a fine life that any indigent person would die for, but he just couldn't find his place. He wanted to invent…
The Miracle In The Andes is a novel by Nando Parrado, and it is a real story happened in the 13th of the October in 1972. The novel talking about the Fairchild, an Uruguayan plane crashed in the Andes. The passengers on the plane were 45, and many of them were from the Old Christian rugby team include some of their family members. In the crash 40 members had survived from 45, and by the time they spend it on the Andes the number had reduced to 16. The novel also talking about the horrors they faced on the mountain like the cold, the lack of food and water, nevertheless; they experienced the death of their friends and family members. They learned many treks to keep them alive on the Andes, they learned how to stay warm, they melted the snow to drink and they ate the dead bodies flesh to survive from starvation. They tried desperately to climb the mountain, but their attempt failed. Nando Parrado did not want to die on the Andes like one of his friends, so he decided to climb. Even though he was afraid to face the Andes, but he made his destination to the west. Ten days after all the horrors, he and with two of his teammate found their way into the mountains. After they arrived home, Nando back to his normal life again, and he attained the promise that he made to himself that he will meet his father again, and he will enumerate how his Mom and Susy died on the Andes.…
Many people face pain and hardships throughout life and learn to accept reality using courage and strength. In the “Long Way Home” an excerpt from Miracle in the Andes, Nando Parrado faces many hardships. In the beginning of the novel Nando is heartbroken due to the fact that his plane has crashed in the Andes Mountains, and that many people including his best friends, and his mother, and sister have died. His thoughts haunt him, telling him to survive, and not “waste tears”, as they will be needed for his survival. Nando remembers his father and his heart fills with joy; he imagines how is father must be feeling, after hearing the news of the crash. He quietly whispers to his father “I am alive”. Nando describes the mountains being very strong and powerful, and lacking warmth. Nando vows to his father that he will ‘come home”, no matter how long it takes, and how worse the conditions become. Nando faces many difficulties as the story progresses, but his promise to his father gives him courage and strength to keep on going instead of giving up. “We all knew our fight for survival would be uglier and more harrowing than we had imagines, but we had made the declaration to the mountain that we would not surrender. In a small, sad way, I had taken a first step back toward my father.” Throughout the excerpt conditions worsen, many more of Nando’s friends die, and the food becomes scarce. With courage and strength, Nando decides that he must climb the mountain to save himself and reach home to his father. He takes a few friends with him for the journey. Along the way, he faces many hardships, but his determination and courage help him reach his goal. One day, Nando realizes that their pilot was wrong, and gave them incorrect information of “passing Curico”. As soon as he learns that his hopes shatter. In his thoughts he begins to think and realize that death has an opposite, which is love. As soon as he realizes this his fear of death “lifts”. “My fears lifted, and I…
A food desert is a community where the residents have little or no access to fresh, affordable, healthy foods. A place that could be considered a food desert near me would be Warner Robins, a densely populated urban area. Food deserts impact our lives because you cannot be healthy without fresh affordable foods, and our bodies need a certain amount of nutrients from those fresh foods. Without access to these foods it can do harm to ones health. Also it effects low income families that do not have access to fresh foods, especially the children in low income families that are not receiving the necessary nutrients from these foods. One potential solution could be to encourage others to start a garden wither it be on a large scale or a smaller…
Mexican Culture, like any other culture, is a very unique thing. They have their own foods, holiday, traditions, and much more. To learn more about Mexican Culture I interviewed a friend named Sofia that used to live in Monterrey, Mexico. I played sports with Sofia in high school so I knew her and her family pretty well and I felt comfortable going to her house for dinner. Her father made home-made tamales for dinner and she made pineapple stuffed empanadas for dessert. After dinner, we discussed Mexican culture and traditions, her life in Mexico, and also her life here in America.…
To be effective, the leadership must share its vision of the future with the organization (Reed, 2013). Healthcare is constantly changing; strategic planning must also (Reed, 2013). As such, Reed (2013) states that a “strategic planning horizon of three years is optimal” with annual updates; strategic plans should be dynamic so as to evolve with evolving healthcare practices.…
The first and only presentation on day one was the presentation on traditional Colombian food. I enjoyed this presentation because the food was delicious and also provided an insight on Colombian culture. I have actually tried some of the food they presented to us before: arepas, tamales, and arroz con pollo. I remember trying them at a traditional Colombian restaurant, and the food given to us at the presentation was just as good, if not better. One similarity I found between Colombian food and American food was the etiquette we were taught. Putting your elbows on the table is impolite, and one must wait for the host to say “buen provecho” to start their meal. I found it interesting…
John Sloan’s The Greenwich Village features themes of a rural, spacious land and Van Gogh’s Harvest at La Crau reveals themes of a crowded, fast pace life; it is apparent by juxtaposing these two art pieces that both paintings create a sense of lifestyle.…
We applaud the efforts of the minister of colonies to foster agriculture in the Philippines. Proofs of these are the boards, commissions, and committees and numerous projects. We suggest, however, that the farmer be consulted also, the one in direct contact with the land, who makes the land productive with his capital and labor and puts into practice the measures that science and experience suggest.…
The Maranao are concentrated around Lake Lanao in the province of Lanao del Sur. The area is geographically isolated by mountain ranges. Because of the past inaccessibility of the land of the Maranao, an important role has been done which helped them to mold their distinct tradition. As they are free from direct cultural assaults, the Maranao tradition has been flourished.…