My favorite animal

The elephant is the animal that leads my list of favorite animals. Since I was little I liked “Dumbo” and programs about the herds of elephants that transmitted on the channel Animal Planet.
The elephants are the largest land mammals. They fed almost exclusively of herbs, barks of trees and shrubs, have large ears and its main function is thermoregulation of the animal, can live up to 60-70 years of age. It is the mammal with the longest gestation period, 22 months and weighing 115 kg at birth. All these things I knew from some cultural programs, but the most interesting and I learned from my mother, is that the herd is always led by a female the "matriarch".
There are some facts and myths about these animals, many people think that elephants are afraid of mice, but what happens is that elephants have poor vision: his eyes are on the sides of the head, which makes a clear distinction can not be anything small that moves before them. This makes it withstand the surprises or sudden movements when approaching a mouse a bit nervous and aggressive.
It is generally related to the elephant with a good memory, and studies by the University of Sussex in Kenya is confirmed. Studying elephant communication between researchers concluded that these animals were able to recognize the call of over a hundred different individuals.
Other studies confirmed the ability of elephants to recognize the remains of bodies of the same species, with particular attention to those for members of their herd, apparently distinguished by smell. When confronted with these remains appear to pay particular tribute posthumously, touching them with their horns and hooves. However, with bones of other species is total indifference. I love elephants and I would love to help in its conservation because of the constants threats that this species is found.

Where to go in Santiago???

Hello my dear friend, I hope you are fine…
In this occasion I will show you five places that you must not stop visiting in Santiago of Chile.
If you are interested in knowing more about of our culture, National Historical Museum and the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian art, are the best places to start a good tour, in these places you can take a trip in time and start living our culture, through knowledge and recreation of the country's history through the collection, preservation, research and dissemination of tangible and intangible heritage which forms the historical memory of Chile.
Second place you can visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. The Cathedral of Santiago lies a magic that few people know inside it is a beautiful museum pieces that bring us closer to the history of Chile. This Cathedral is located on the Plaza de Armas. It can also be observed inside three ships, two sides and a central higher, and a roof-shaped barrel vault. It is located to the west of the Plaza de Armas and can be reached by Public Transport: Metro Station Plaza de Armas.
Santa Lucia hill, is a national monument surely you can not miss. It is a great oasis in the midst of our great concrete jungle. Inside you can find Castillo Hidalgo, water fountains, beautiful gardens and many viewpoints.
The seat of President of the Republic of Chile, is another place you can visit. The palace of La Moneda It also houses the ministries of Interior, General Secretariat of the Presidency and General Secretariat of Government. To the north is the “Plaza de la Constitucion” and to the south is the “Plaza de la ciudadanía” which has in the underground “El Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda” where you can find various expositions, now you can enjoy the exhibition called "The ancient China and the Terracotta army” which will be in our country until the end of May.
Pablo Neruda is one of our Nobel laureates in literature known for his great poetry, so I recommended last place you visit in Santiago of Chile is "Casa la Chascona" The Chascona Pablo Neruda is located on a hillside of Cerro San Cristobal. This is the house where he spent his years Pablo Neruda. This house stands beside a waterfall, outlines the magic of the great poet. It is a unique house that has been designed only by an artist like Pablo Neruda and is manufactured using carefully selected materials. For poetry lovers this is a unique place worth visiting.
I hope you enjoy these magnificent places of our city.

Death Penalty

When I first saw the movie called "unexpected miracles" I began to question whether it was correct or not the death penalty. My parents tried to explain to me the reasons that some people had to support and believe in such punishment, but I never understood. The last movie I saw where it mentioned the topic was "the secret of his eyes". I believe that in the movie previously mentioned, I managed to understand better about the feelings of the people who support the death penalty.
But in my personal opinion, I think that is not the best punishment for a person who has committed a serious crime.
I think that not exist any person in the world that have the right to terminate the life of another person, I consider that the right to life is the most important right and nobody can break. To believe that executions bring justice to crime victims and their families, It is not a good argument for me.
While the execution of criminals and political dissidents has been used by almost all societies at one time or another in their history, current use of the death penalty has been abolished in most countries
In many countries where it still applies the death penalty is reserved as punishment for the crimes of murder, espionage, treason, or as part of military law. In some countries also applies to punish sex crimes, being considered such as adultery or sodomy. It is also punishable by death in other countries, apostasy, the formal renunciation of one's religión.

A Country I would like to visit

UK is the country I dream of someday being able to visit. Since childhood I've liked their landscapes and it has attracted much attention architecture. Reminds me of old things, ancient historical times. I come to my mind the great castle, its extensive gardens, I come to my mind the great castle, its extensive gardens, the knights of the Round Table, Merlin the Magician and King Arthur.
I know that the UK is a unitary state comprised of four countries: Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland; is a developed country and considered a world power, was the first industrialized country in the world and the leading world power during the nineteenth and early twentieth century; is a constitutional monarchy and Elizabeth II is head of state in the country.
If I could travel to Britain would be two reasons, the first reason would be to know the characteristic monuments like Clock Tower, the Palace of Westminster, and its castles. I love touring the South of England and visit the cities and towns such as Canterbury. In the north I visit the city of Liverpool is famous for the immortal Beatles and because the Titanic began its journey in this city. I travel all over the place that I could until my money ran out, but I would not leave the UK without having visited Scotland, specifically the highlands, where there is the Loch Ness. My second reason would find a nice place to live for a couple of years and then return to my country.
I hope my dream comes true…

My experiences during the second term of 2009

Hello friends! How are you? For me it's great to communicate with you again. These last weeks I have had many things to do in the university , but the last half of last year was crazy, But the last half of last year was crazy... This opportunity I will tell you some of my experiences.
Starting the second half of the year tells me that soon I will be birthday. August 12 was my 20th birthday, that day I went with my friends ice skating, had a great time, we had fun and we did not stop laughing for the countless falls. Then we went to eat together ... was one of my best birthdays! After two weeks I broke up with my boyfriend, and that left me very sad for a long time, but I decided to go ahead and focus my time on something more productive than dwell on the past. I chose the elective Capoeira, and I really enjoyed. I started training only on Mondays, but amused me so much I decided to train the on Tuesdays, finally I finished training on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays!. Capoeira is a dance of defense of Brazilian origin. it "plays" (fight) for two people within a wheel, a circle formed by all participants. Every now and then performed a baptism to give each student a rope, which according to color one can appraise the level of fighting.
After many tests I had finished my semester of university with my field practice in the city of Linares. was the opportunity to apply the acquired knowledge but more reason to learn and practice for a week about pork production, dairy work and most difficult, learn to live with my classmates.
After my practice, my vacation started, finally came time to enjoy family and old friends. I enjoyed a nice Christmas and New Year . I ended 2009 with beautiful memories and great experiences!