domingo, 27 de octubre de 2013

World War Z


















World War Z is an interesting movie that is an investigator named Gerry Lane and his family. On a typical day when Gerry Lane and his family are interrupted by the traffic of the city. Gerry Lane realizes that it is regular traffic. As police helicopters hovering in the air and motorcycle cops, people of the city into panic.


Something is causing many people savagely attacked each other: a lethal virus is transmitted by a single bite, healthy humans turning into something unrecognizable, unconscious and fierce.


My personal opinion of the film may be very likely to occur due to the world situation is very terrible in some countries.



As incurable diseases, poverty, injustice in the World. As in the movie makes us think that in certain emergency occasions the majority of countries are not prepared for a global emergency, such as a pandemic or natural disaster.



As a reflection of the movie is to be prepared for any emergency.

domingo, 20 de octubre de 2013

Looking Good



Culture of Argentina


The costumes are typical of Argentina gaucho costume for man and the paisana or "china" for women. Note that in the city of Buenos Aires is the typical clothing of tango but with the number of immigrants who came to this part of the country the clothing was turning around and incorporating details of the different cultures that lived there.

Culture of Colombia



The male costume consists Antioquia hat, white with black ribbon, also poncho or ruana depending on if the weather is cold or hot, the carriel alike, machete and espadrilles. The female costume typical Antioquia is a long black skirt with some colorful prints, a white blouse and hat, all adorned with many flowers and embroidery.

Culture of Australia



It is important to distinguish between a Dirndl and costume typical. A costume has certain characteristics by which we can distinguish which region comes and in some cases even the social status of the wearer. The Dirndl today does not have any regional characteristic, but is obviously influenced by Bavarian costumes.

Culture of Holland



The Dutch are sometimes represented in traditional costumes. The men wear wide trousers and clogs, and women a long skirt. On their heads they wear a cap. Formerly in the field were many people who were dressed well, but nowadays hardly anyone takes this kind of traditional clothing.

Culture of Germany




For women is a flared skirt. It is a traditional dress, which was used in the area of southern Germany. Originally, the dirndl is a simplified version of the folk costume.

For men are leather pants. These are knee breeches and were worn by Germanic men of the Alpine areas and nearby towns. These pants are made exclusively in leather material to make it tougher for the geographical area.


domingo, 6 de octubre de 2013

Working on Sunday

Grammar. The past unreal conditional: inverted: inverted form

  1. Had I know she was agressive, i'd have gotten a divorced.
  2. Had I did'n't drive faster, i'd have prevented the accident.
  3. If I hadn't eaten cebiche ,i'd never have gotten sick.

E Gramamar Practice. Rewritethe following past unreal conditional sentences, using the inverted form.

1.- They would have lent her the money if she had asked.
  • They would have lent her the money if had she asked.
2.- If I had been debt free, I would have considered buying that house.
  • Had I been debt free, I would have considered buying that house.
3.- If the Carsons hadn't been able to support their son, he would have have had to find a part - time job.


  • Had Carsons not been able to support their son, he would have had to find a part-time job.
     
4.- Could you have gotten the car if they had't raised the price?


  • Could had you gotten the car if they hadn´t raised the price.
 
F Integrated Practica. Make statements of buyer's remorse, using the inverted form of the past unreal conditional and the Vocabulary. Compare statements with a partner.

1.- I would never have gotten that espresso maker.
  • if I had seen the cost.
2.- we never would have bought such a large sofa.
  •  if we had seen the size.
3.- I could have gotten an entertainment center with fewer pieces.
  •  I f we had seen the inventory.
4.- we probably would have bought a more economical car.
  • If I had know that the parts are very expensive.
5.- I would have gotten a DVD player with simpler directions.
  • If I had know so hard to understand.

sábado, 5 de octubre de 2013

Tips on homeowners insurance





Tips to know about home insurance also have good coverage.


1. You're a statistic.



For an insurance company, you are a set of risks. The insurer bases its premium in addition to their "risk factors" including your occupation, who you are, what you have, and how you live.

2. Know your home's value.


It is essential to establish the replacement cost of your home. A local builder can provide the best estimate for this quotation.


3. Insurers differ.

With anything else you buy, what seems to be the same product can be priced differently by different companies. You can save money by comparison shopping.

4. Don't just look at price.

A low price is no bargain if an insurer takes forever to service your claim. Research the insurer's record for claims service, as well as its financial stability.

5. Go beyond the basics.

A basic homeowners policy may not promise to entirely replace your home.

6. Demand discounts. Insurers provide discounts to reward behavior that reduces risk.

Americans waste money every year because they forget to ask for them!

7. At claims time, your insurer isn't necessarily your friend.

Your idea of fair compensation may not match that of your insurer. Your insurer's job is to restore you financially. 

8. Prepare before you have to file a claim.

Keep your policy updated, and reread it before you file a claim so there are no surprises.