Date: August 13,2014

Theories about the first inhabitants in America

Alex Hrlicka: This theory says that the Asian man about 50,000 years ago, in
interglacial periods, when the decrease in sea level began in waves, revealing a
continental shelf that connects Asia and America, crossed animals search of
food and, after them, the hunters Homo Sapiens. This theory is called the
theory of single origin or Asian immigrationist Theory.
Paul Rivet: This theory upheld the validity of the Asian American man, however,
argued that some of the physical, ligustics and cultural differences were not
possible to explain only the Asian settlement.
He raised the likeness of Melanesian and Polynesian with other South
American peoples and revealed that these early, being excellent sailors from
Australia and Oceania in this direction, have crossed the Pacific Ocean to arrive
at the South American coast (height of Nazca, Peru) .
He reinforced his theory with anthropological and cultural evidence of the
similarity between the Polynesian and American cultures: suspension bridges,
axes command called "toqui" dialectical base, black slanted eyes, thick straight
hair, almost no body hair, etc.
This theory is called Polynesian Theory, Theory of multiple oceanic origin or
immigrationist Theory.
Mendez Correa: This theory called Theory of Australian Immigration using the
Antarctic route or Theory Australian stated that there was an immigration
process from Australia, through bordering the Antarctic continent and across the
Drake Passage, were taking advantage of a series of islands to installation on
the southern tip of the South American territories.

Date:August 6,2014

Erin Brockovich

Desperate for work, unskilled Erin Brockovich (Julia Roberts), single parent of
three, takes a relatively inconsequential job as a legal assistant in a California
law firm for low wages. While organizing some paperwork pertaining to real
estate cases, she is puzzled when she notices medical records in one of the
files. On a whim, she does a little investigating of her own, and comes to
suspect that land purchased by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is the same
land on which chromium contamination resulted from PG&E's environmentally
irresponsible actions.

Examination of local water records and interviews with residents ill from
exposure to poisonous chromium confirm Erin's suspicions, but pursuit of legal
proceedings against PG&E would seem beyond the capabilities of the small law
firm she works at. Still, Erin succeeds in making her boss, Ed Masry (Albert
Finney), as passionate about the case as she is, and he takes it on. Both Ed
and Erin must make great sacrifices in their lives, as the legal costs spread Ed
very thin, and the round-the-clock work takes Erin out of touch with both her
boyfriend and her kids.

Erin's kids resent the lack of attention from her, and her attempts to explain the
merits of what she is doing to her eldest son are futile ..... but, one day her
eldest son happens across one of the many documents pertaining to the PG&E
case. He reads of a child his own age who is very ill, and knowing that Erin's
work will help this child, asks her why the child's mother cannot provide the
needed help. When Erin explains that it is because the child's mother is very ill,
too, her son, for the first time, appreciates the nature and importance of Erin's
work.

In the end, Erin's special ability to bond with the victims of chromium
contamination and their families and Ed's legal and administrative prowess are
the key ingredients to making the case against PG&E. As a team, they manage
to successfully lay the groundwork for the payment of legal damages by PG&E
to those harmed.


Date: August 6, 2014
Summary

The worst oil spills happened in the Gulf of Mexico. The pressure caused gas
and it produced a terrible explosion and then a fire began.

After that, the people abandoned the oil rig and escaped in lifeboats, but eleven
workers disappeared.
Some information about the event was that at least 50000 barrels of oil were
flowing there.

This disaster caused bad consequences in various aspects, such as problems
with the fishing and tourism industries.

The company BP had to compensate fishermen, hotel owners and stores
owners whose businesses were affected by the spill with 20 billion dollars.

Opinion:

I think that this kind of disasters occur frequently and in a large scale.

For example , here we have one of the oil spills that Amoco Cadiz caused an
ecological disaster off the coast of Brittany to an accident on March 16,1978 ,
when the storm caused considerable damage to the ship, which ended up
breaking in half.

In conclusion disasters as happened in the Gulf of Mexico occur in different
locations and affects many ecosystems and families.























Date:August 15,2014
Curiosities about animals

The cats, animals loved by some but feared by others. Despite the bad publicity
surrounding these round, loving animals are usually very intelligent, grateful and
unique. Here are 20 interesting facts about cats, you may not know.

1. Cats sleep 16 to 18 hours a day. But still asleep, are alert to any stimulus.

2. The majority of white cats with blue eyes are deaf. Those with one blue eye
are deaf ear on the same side. White cats with yellow eyes do not have that
problem.

3. Cats can not taste sweet.

4. Castration can extend their lives in two or three years.

The tallest living animal on land is the giraffe. It is 5.5 meters tall while its
shoulders stand at a height of 2.5 meters. Some facts about the Giraffes are as
follows:
. An adult male giraffe is called a bull, a female is called a cow and a young
giraffe a calf.
. A new born giraffe measures about 6 feet.
. A giraffe is one of the animals who is born with a horn.
. A giraffes age can be calculated from its spots, as the darker the spots, the
older the giraffe.
. A giraffe's heart is 24 pounds in weight and 2 feet in length.




Date: August 11, 2014
Pelaez

Meaning:

Pelaez is a surname that derives from the name Pelayo and comes from the
time of the Goths, who led pro Don Pelayo, took refuge in the mountains of
Covadonga. From this lineage many fighters took part in the fight against the
invading Moors in the Iberian Peninsula.

Another meaning
Origin of the name Pelaez:
Lineage from Asturias.

Coat of Arms and Surname Pelaez:
Gules armed one movent sinister side arm wielding a sword with the tip raised.

Others bring shield match: 1 silver with a raised arm holding a gold cross. 2nd
with a silver cross of azure.


















Date: August 18 , 2014
Unusual Traditions

Money, health, a better present and future life, are some of the reasons why
cultures around the world have done, long ago, rituals of all kinds, for the sole
purpose of seeing them performed. Many of these activities are a celebration;
customs which many dubbed as rare, unusual and even sadistic. But judge for
yourself. Here are some of the most unusual planet.

India: Baby Releases
The city of Sholapur, India has a very dangerous tradition: throwing their
children from a tower 15 meters high. They are not attached to any harness, but
its people collect them with a sheet before they fall to the ground. They say
good luck.

Greece: Spitting on the baby
In most countries, there is nothing more offensive to a mother to a group of
strangers spitting his little. Well, in the Mediterranean country is a compliment.
Spitting three times a newborn is him away from bad luck and evil spirits. In
fact, the priest puts it into practice in the baptism of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Sweden: A coin in the shoe

Before the bride is available to walk down the aisle, her parents placed a coin in
the shoe. His father, silver and left foot. His mother, of gold and on the right
foot. This ritual, they say, ensures that the future marriage will never go through
economic difficulties.