isaˈβel meˈβaɾak riˈpol]; born February 2‚ 1977)[3][4] known mononymously as Shakira‚ (English /ʃəˈkɪərə/‚[5] Spanish: [ʃaˈkiɾa]) is a Colombian singer-songwriter‚ dancer‚ record producer‚ choreographer and model who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s. Born and raised in Barranquilla‚ Shakira began performing in school‚ demonstrating her vocal ability with rock and roll‚ Latin and Arabic influences with her own original twist on belly dancing. Shakira is a
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a first class municipality in the province of Pampanga‚ Philippines. It is situated in the Luzon Island. According to the 2010 census‚ it has a population of 101‚537 inhabitants and it has 12 barangays Balucuc‚ Calantipe‚Cansinala‚Capalangan‚Colgante‚Paligui‚ Sampaloc‚ San Juan(Poblacion)‚San Vicente(Business District)‚ Sucad‚ Sulipan and SantoRosario.It’s nearby towns are Macabebe‚ Masanatol‚ Minalin and San Simon of Pampanga‚ Calumpit and Pulilan of Bulacan. About the Municipality of Apalit: Among
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every morning at 7 AM for two weeks in a foreign country and dig a 7ft by 7ft hole during their summer vacation? I‚ fortunately‚ had the honor of undertaking this task last summer. Every summer for the last three years‚ I have traveled to Bogotá‚ Colombia‚ to volunteer for a non-profit organization‚ Children’s Vision International‚ which takes in homeless and needy children. The children are given a home‚ three meals a day‚ a chance to go to school‚ and a chance to have a new beginning away from the
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has faced legal action by workers before. In 2001‚ it was sued by union laborers in Colombia for violence against unionized workers. In a statement at Coke’s annual meeting of shareholders in 2005‚ the company claimed‚“Our company and our bottling partners have been accused of complicity in the murder of union members and the ongoing intimidation of union members and of the suppression of union activity in Colombia. The allegations are not true” (PBS). The company paid more
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ABOUT MY SELF My name is Aura Maria Bello Aguielra ‚ I was born in Bogota Colombia in September 14 - 1994. I am a simple person‚ honest‚ responsible and spiritual. My hobbies are go to the movies‚ dance‚ skate board and sleep. My favorite subject is biology. My favorite color is pink.I love to learn something new everyday meet new people and make friends. I like to go out with my family and friends. What I hate the most is when someone lie to me ‚ it is better always to say the true even if
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(Interview between Simon Bolivar‚ Jose de San Martin and journalist‚ ‚ date unknown) Question to Simon Bolivar: Sir‚ can you tell me a little bit about yourself? Response: I was born in Venezuela to great wealth in 1783. I married early in life but my wife passed away after a short time and I had many many lovers. I have often been called competitive‚ arrogant‚ and hyperactive. I am a Creole. Same question to Jose De San Martin Response: I was born in Argentina in 1778 to a very
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Sociology Colombia Since declaring independence on 20 July 1810 and achieving it in 1819‚ Colombia has changed its name seven times. Regional cultural traditions are diverse‚ with a broad range of distinct groups that have unique customs‚ accents‚ social patterns‚ and cultural adaptations. These groups are classified into three cultures: those in the interior‚ the countryside‚ and the coastal regions. Only during elections‚ sporting events‚ and beauty pageants do the regional cultures unite for
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and Customs Enforcement‚ and she was stranded. The book In the Country We Love: My Family Divided‚ tells us the life story of Diane Guerrero‚ a Colombian girl who was born in the United States‚ unlike her parents and brother who were both born in Colombia. The author tells a heartbreaking story of a girl’s resilience in frightening situations‚ like isolation and poverty. Diane’s home life was turned upside down‚ but despite the countless number of nightmarish situations‚ Diane strived and pursued
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modernism‚ and leadership. Theodore Roosevelt is well known for his foreign affairs‚ he goes by the saying “speak softly and use a big stick”. Teddy accomplished a lot with this for example‚ in 1901 Teddy paired up with England so he could go to Colombia and buy Panama. They wanted Panama so they could have a passage
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growth boundaries (UGB) are a growth management tool adopted from early English land use traditions to categorize land use. UGB’s are boundaries that clearly delineate the limit of the urban density growth permitted and supported by the issuing municipality. Florida instituted the Growth Management Act in 1985‚ mandating local comprehensive planning and recommending cities implement urban service areas‚ motivating many cities to go a step further and clearly outline the limit of growth. This study
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