...Our Lady of Guadalupe, or also known as Virgin of Guadalupe, is a very religious figure to Catholics after appearing to Juan Diego. In 1531, Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego in Tepeyac Hill (Mexico) to send a message to the Bishop. She requested that a shrine to her be built where she appeared. In order to be sure the Bishop requested a sign to make sure Juan Diego wasn’t lying. Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to Juan Diego once again, demanding him to collect roses and take them to the Bishop. When Juan Diego opened his cloak to show the roses, an image of the Virgin was imprinted on the cloak. The cloak is now venerated at the shrine known as the Basilica of Guadalupe. Along with that Our Lady of Guadalupe was proclaimed patroness...
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...Apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe Supposedly in the year 1531, a poor Indian by the name of Juan Diego witnessed the appearance of the Lady of Guadalupe. This happened not only once or twice, but at least four times. The first document describing the events that happened was written by Nican Mopohua in Nahuatl, the Aztec language. This original document has never been found, however, a copy was made. The document in question is that of Luis Lasso de la Vega, published in 1649. Luis was a 17th century Mexican priest and lawyer. The original document was created in Mexico along with Lasso de la Vega’s copy. The document was created almost 120 years after the events took place. It is based on the sworn testimony of Carlos de Sigeunza y Gongora and not a firsthand account. I strongly believe that the document was created solely to inform and persuade the Aztec Indians. The Spanish, since arriving to South America, had been on a mission to convert the Aztec Indians to Roman Catholicism. The Aztec’s religion was based on sacrifice, the more the better. One can imagine the difficult task of converting one person’s religion much less a whole new group of people. The Aztecs worshiped many Gods, the sun, moon, and planet Venus. Human sacrifice for the gods played a major role in Aztec religion. Roman Catholicism on the other hand worships only one God and does not practice human sacrifice. Considering that the author of this document happens to be a Roman Catholic...
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...http://www.studymode.com/download/?id=50431478&token=c... Globalisation has benefited the richest countries at the expense of the poorest. By asmulicious | Studymode.com 1. Globalisation has benefited the richest countries at the expense of the poorest. Globalisation is the transportation of trades, ideas, technology and capital from national economies to international economy. It promotes free trade, free market, capital flow, communication and allows more competition. The process is possible through recent advances in telecommunication, for example most of US and British service sector relocate its call centre facilities to low wage countries such as India, where they earn high profit by paying low wage to its labour and provide low standard of living. Another example is the clothes industries designed in high wage countries, manufactured in low income countries then sold in UK or other part of Europe and America counties. Rich countries take advantage poor countries in order to gain good returns. The process occurs through multinational companies who goes to poor countries and buy their factor endowment at cheaper prices and sell at higher prices. An example OPEC (Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries) act as joint venture uses Nigeria to extract crude oil earning billion of dollars from it and “leave the residents of the area like horse manure.” (www.nigeria-planet.com). U.S imports about 10% of Nigerian crude oil. They extract oil and leave Nigeria to...
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...EL RINCON DEL MUNDO The small town of Guadalupe has Spanish history, as does most of the southwest region of the USA. Most of Guadalupe’s jobs center around agriculture. “El Rincon del mundo” which is what the region was thought of, literally mean the edge of the world in English. The name of Guadalupe is derived from either “La virgen de Guadalupe” or “Rancho de Guadalupe”. THE SKINNY BEAR Oso Flaco or (skinny bear) is a salt water lake near Guadalupe, gets it’s name from a story of a Spanish adventurer who kills a bear then eats its meat not knowing that the bear had been poisoned by the local Native Americans. The teens of Guadalupe organize a youth group called “Thee Group B”. “The Group B” has it’s own house band called “Soul Explosion” which eventually changes it’s name to “Congress”. Soul Explosion and Thee Group B have bonfires and party at the outskirts of town. THE DUNE THAT NEVER MOVES In 1923 The Ten Commandments a silent movie by Cecil B. DeMille is shot at the southern end of Guadalupe. A gigantic set is created for the film, complete with 20-ton pharaoh statues and a “City of Pharaohs”. After completion of the film the set is bulldozed with sand giving it term “The Dune that never moves”. To big city folk like those whom make movies there, Guadalupe and her surrounding area looks very different from what they are used to, from it’s farmland, to the fact that in the whole town there is not a single traffic light, to it’s cities building’s...
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...January 15, 1848 Distinguished Don Luis Gonzaga Cuevas, Don Bernardo Couto, and Don Miguel Atistain, I am an extremely proud Mexican citizen living in a New Mexican territory. I have been given land by the King of Spain and have recently received the details of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The treaty portrays insincerity and presents us with an unjustifiable position. The result of the treaty would put us in an even worse situation than we are in now. My points should be recognized because I am very knowledgeable about the treaty, my family has been living in the territory of New Mexico for many generations, I am a strong follower of God, and I know what is best for Mexico. We, as the country of Mexico, can’t sign the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo as we will lose much of our land for a small cost, we will not be given U.S. citizenship immediately, and our land grants will not be honored which will lead to an abominable future for the country of Mexico. Mexico would be giving up an immense amount of land by signing the treaty. The treaty states, “The boundary line between the two republics shall…” The United States is telling us what land to give up, instead of giving us a choice. Although the U.S. is willing to pay us $15 million for some of our land and pay for war-related damages, this amount of money is not large enough. The treaty proposes we give up our land between the west coast of California to the Rio Grande. There could possibly be gold in this land worth more...
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...Growing as a Mexican-American you have two life on each side of the border. From Monday thru Friday noon I was an American, I had to go to school, my parents had to go to work, we got home my mom will cook for my dad,brothers and I; I did my homework took a shower and went to sleep, that was the routine for al week. When it was Thursday night I had to pack my bags for the weekend to travel to Tijuana, Mexico, Friday after school my parents pick us up from school and we head over to Mexico. Friday thru Sunday night I was a Mexican. I have family and friends in that lived in Mexico. When I was a kid I didn’t mind crossing the border every weekend, why? because both side made me happy and both side I had family and friends. In July 18, 2007 my family and I had a lost. My cousin was in the hospital he was in critical conditions. That day I remember like it was yesterday the whole family was in the waiting room praying and hoping that god will give my cousin one more chance to live. He was the first grandson and nephew, he was loved by our family and friends. My cousin was in the hospital for like 3 month and that day the doctors told us that he was not going to last more time that we needed to say our last goodbye to him. It was really difficult to believe what was happening, but , we had to do it if not we will regret it because we wouldn’t have another chance. My aunt told him that what was his last wish?, what will he like her to do before that he died? With a tear in...
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...Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo On February 2, 1848 the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed. With the stroke of a pen, the Mexican-American War officially came to an end. The signing of the treaty ended the territorial disputes that caused the conflict between both countries. In the treaty, the United States government was obligated to pay Mexico fifteen-million dollars. In return for the compensation, The United States expanded its territory. The territory that was obtained via the treaty eventually became New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, and some of Utah.[1] This treaty, especially in the long run, benefited both the United States and Mexico, but there are many arguments about why the war started. Some argue that the United States was power hungry and was continuing its “bulling” of the continent to fulfill their belief that it was God’s will for the United States to control the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. This has now become to be known as Manifest Destiny.[2] Then there are the counter arguments that the dictatorship of Mexico sent troops to invade the United States and killed Americans. In a message to congress on May 11, 1846, President James Polk said, “Mexico invaded our territory and shed American blood upon the American soil.”[3] There are many arguments that say the United States is a racist nation and that this war, like many others, was because of white racism. Whether the battles were all racially motivated will never be...
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...(TSHA) Here are some facts about The Guadalupe River, which runs from the Texas Hill Country to the Texas Coastal Bend. The Guadalupe River can be found rising in two forks near western Kerr County. The South Fork rises about three miles southwest of the crossing of Farm Road 187 and State Highway 39 then runs northeast for another twenty miles to meet the North Fork. The North Fork begins south of the State Highway 41, from the Real-Kerr county lines, and runs east meeting with the South Fork, near Hunt, Texas. After the two branches join, the Guadalupe River proper flows southeast for 230 miles, passing through seven Texas counties. The river then has a long journey to the mouth of the San Antonio Bay. The Guadalupe's principal branches...
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...Even in the introduction, Article #2 says that its main focus will be on the political myths associated with the painting. The article presents the Virgin of Guadalupe as a tool for the political advancement of the Spanish. In their conquest for the land of present day Mexico, the native people were almost forced into a conversion to the Christian lifestyle. However, the painting helped to unite the people in Mexico and later, in the world. The interpretation in each article was based off the initial background information or historical information on the Virgin of Guadalupe. The historical information in both the articles has identical information. The both explain how Juan Diego was the original visionary of the Virgin of Guadalupe. They both characterize the painting as a miracle, where in Article #2, it describes how he unrolled his cloak to reveal the painting on his tilma. However, the interpretation in these articles is of the replicated version of that miraculous event. In addition, they both talk about the historical significance of Tepeyac, where the miracle took place and a shrine as been built with a Spanish replication of the Virgin of Guadalupe. In conclusion, the articles both characterize the Virgin of Guadalupe as a significant character within the Mexican community, whether it...
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...JT1: Write about 5 things you do every spring? Since this is our first journal topic I feel I need to describe myself a bit. I am 27 years old, I am originally from Brownsville, TX and there is not a day I do not miss it. I moved here for a better opportunity and with that I have found better opportunity. I have started class at ITT and I found a full time management job in my career field. I have two kids (animals) which I call my own. Emma and Squeaks are my pride and joy, one cat one dog there is a never dull moment in my family. I am grateful for all of our seasons, some only have one or two. I can’t say I love spring but it does have a plus for the great weather. My spring adventure can be a bit boring at times, in a sense that I hate heat! I am a fall/winter type of girl, but who can go wrong with sitting by the pool! If I had to tell someone about my spring would have to start off with the Comal River. It is located in San Marcos, Texas, right next to Schlitterbahn. Floating this river takes about three hours to go all the way around their route. During this trip you can drink, swim, relax, enjoy the shoots, and jump off the trees and stones. The river is about 10 feet deep some parts may be deeper. This trip to the river always turns into a family vacation to visit my father and sister who both live there. After the river would be our family ranches. Second would be the beach, feeling the sand between your feet can be a huge stress reliever. I am originally from Brownsville...
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...Introduction The Hispanic world is dominated mainly by Catholicism. It is estimated that in the United States alone about 70% of Hispanics claim their practicing religion as being Catholic. Hispanic Catholics believe that health is a gift given by god and should not be taken for granted. The prevention of illness and injury is an accepted practice that is accomplished through prayer, the wearing of religious medals or amulets and keeping religious relics in the home. The visiting of shrines, offering prayers and the lighting of candles is a frequently observed practice. Many homes have shrines setup with statues and pictures of saints and candles are lit here and prayers are recited. Other notable minority religions of the Hispanic world also include: 1) Protestant 2) Judaism 3) Islam. Catholicism When the Spanish conquered the new world they were determined to spread the Catholic faith with no regard to the indigenous religions already present at the time they arrived. This introduction of the Catholic religion to the indigenous peoples brought about what is called religious transculturation when the Catholic religious practices mixed with the indigenous religious practices. Transculturation created an incredible variety of celebrations, rituals and physical representations of the elements of the Catholic religion such as Jesus, the cross, the saints, the novenas and the rituals in general. Celebrations Many of the celebrations of the Catholic Hispanic...
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...Sons of Guadalupe. Don’t eat the bear Sometime before its eighteenth century settlement by Spanish priests and pobladores, California had been referred to as El Rincon del Mundo (the edge of the world). To the Spanish mind of the age it was truly out there at the edge of their known world. It was too far north from Mexico and the rest of Spain’s vast empire. Some thought it might be an island called California inhabited by women and ruled by a queen called Calafia. California’s name itself was the fruit of the imagination of a Spanish novelist, Garci Ordoñez de Montalvo. He envisioned this California as a place of unimaginable mystery and fantastic visions maybe even paradise itself. Guadalupe, like the southwest itself, has changed hands a number of times: first the Chumash Indians settled and inhabited the area, then the Spanish, then the Mexicans. The United States ultimately forced Mexico to surrender California and the present-day southwestern region through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The vitality of the imagination, its revolving door of ethnicities, the resiliencies of the residents and its return to its essential Mexican roots have enhanced its fundamental quality across the years. Presumably the town takes its name from the patron saint of Mexico: La Virgen de Guadalupe, or from an 1843 (or 1840) Mexican land grant called Rancho de Guadalupe, originally deeded to the original Mexican residents, Teodoro Arrellanes and Diego Olivera. Arellanes and...
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...Closer to The Heavens Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe illustrates a story about Catholic religion. The Lady from Heaven played a major role in the Mexican City, Tenochtitlan citizen lives. During a time when refuge was hard to find, the people of Mexico City found peace, on the hill northwest of the city. Senora tells Juan Diego “ Know and understand I am that I am forever the Holy Virgin Mary, Mother of the True God …” (Burciaga 1995, p.105). As she gives him insturtions on going to Bishop Zumarraga. The Lady of Guadalupe is a part of the Raza simply means that The Lady of Guadalupe blesses all, heals all, and sees all people as equal. Even the poor are able to have blessing vested in them. The attitude of the people of Raza changed on December 12, 1531. Selecting Juan Diego was a divine choice, the chosen one was obedient, and possess abundant amount of faith to deliver the message. He says “I beg of you, Senora send an important person, known, respected and esteemed to take your message so that he will believe it ( Burciaga, p 106). Juan faith was not wavering, although no one took his confessions seriously, he continued to stay the course. During that time many of the people of Mexico City were poor and needed to strength in someone other than the elite. The people who were oppressed would not have believed in a the story if it came from a person of a different social change. The lady from Heaven told Juan “you are my ambassador worthy of my confidence “ (Burciaga,...
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...This supplement is a record of my actions in this investigation. On December 22, 2015 I was assigned this case to follow up. This investigation involves Ms. Karen Guadalupe Cabrera a Fourteen year old George Washington School student. I returned from leave on January 4, 2016, and made multiple attempts to reach Guadalupe Cabrera (parent) but I was unable to reach her by phone. On January 6, 2015, I stopped by 824 Madison Street Apt 201, but received no response. I touched base with Officer Savoy who verified the number. I called again and reached Guadalupe on January 8, 2016. I received permission from Guadalupe to speak to her daughter at school. I arrived at George Washington School and responded to Officer Savoy’s Office. Karen Cabrera responded to the office and initially had an attitude with meeting me again. I explained the purpose of my meeting with her was for running away on December 19, 2015. I used a rip assessment form as a guide for my questions....
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...Beautiful, colorful, and candy-filled they are called piñatas. Millions of people use piñatas year round for many different occasions like; birthdays and many Spanish and Mexican holidays and traditions. It was said that they dated back to the fourteenth century, in China, were they were, and first made using clay pots decorated with colorful paper shapes to make them look like farm animals. Supposedly, Marco Polo discovered the traditions on his expectation around the world .He founded out that each color that they used had a specific meaning according to the celebration. Their figures were filled with seeds, to signify abundant harvests and ensuring prosperity. The Mandarins beat the figures with sticks until they busted. They threw the remaining of the figures into a fire. Some of the villagers collected the ashes to take home to ensure good luck and abundance upon the year. Marco Polo was so inspired with the objects that he took some back to Europe with him, It was reported that piñatas had originated among the Aztecs, Mayans, and other native people of Mexico. They made clay pots of their gods and broke them with sticks to signify abundance and favor for their gods. During the birthday celebrations of the Aztecs God of War priests put a clay pot on a pole in the temple. The pot was decorated with colorful feathers and filled with small treasures like bead ornaments, colorful and painted stones, berries, nuts and many more things. The center player was blinded folded while...
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