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It's not the end of the world, according to the Mayans: 20.11.2009
The theory that the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world in the year 2012 has been doing the internet rounds for quite some time. Now this viral rumour has taken strength due to the release of Hollywood blockbuster 2012. But an expert in the Mayan calendar, Ofelia Casa Madrid tells us from Mexico about what the Mayans really thought would happen on 21 December 2012, the date their calendar ends.
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Can natural disasters be prevented?: 17.11.2009
El Salvador reached a week under the emergency caused by the floods and landslides that came with the strong rains which marked a tragic end to the wet season: 192 dead and 80 still missing. Some people, like epidemiologist Antonio Hernandez, spokesman of FUNDECOM in that country, believes this type of tragedy could be prevented if there was a serious commitment by government to promote educational programs to minimise risk.
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Spanish people wanted: 17.11.2009
HMS Monsterrat moored in Australia in 1959 full of Spanish workers seeking employment in the cane fields of Queensland. This marked the beggining of the "Operacion Canguro" migration program. Now, 50 years later, Myriadas Cultural Association in Barcelona is seeking out anyone who may have been on the Monsterrat, their descendants, or people who came from Spain in succesive boats. The stories will be displayed as part of an exhibition both in Spain and Australia. Researcher Lluïsa Vilalta spoke with La Tertulia.
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Socceroos come back to beat Oman: 17.11.2009
The Socceroos came back from losing 1-0 to beat Oman 2-1 despite losing a player, in the Asian Cup qualifier. Alex Brosque, Sydney FC player, is the latest to be called to the Socceroos and played in that match.
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Argentina and Australia drift apart: 17.11.2009
The book Drifting apart: the divergent development paths of Argentina and Australia was launched on 10 November at the Victorian Parliament house. The book, which compares the Australian and Argentine economies was written by Dr Alexis Esposto and Professor Fernando Tohmé, and was launched by Victorian treasurer John Lenders. Fernando and Alexis spoke to Cuentame about their book.
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Dental crowns: 17.11.2009
For some people with badly damaged teeth, dental crowns may be an effective option. The procedure of attachment of a dental crown involves the use of covers in the shape of the tooth made from metal, ceramic or porcelain, to restore the resistance and eliminate pain. About this treatment we spoke with Colombian dental surgeon Roberto Corradaine in Salud.
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Fernando Ubiergo tours Australia: 12.11.2009
Fernando Ubiergo is one of the most successful singer-songwriters from Chile, with a career spanning more than 30 years. The winner of song contests such as Viña del Mar, Benidorm and OTI, is preparing to visit Australia for the first time. Ruben Fernandez for Temas brings you an in depth conversation about Ubiergo's life and work.
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Quantum Medicine: 10.11.2009
According to this discipline, diseases appear when the body loses the ability to maintain all its functions working harmoniously. Quantum medicine combines different therapies, such as electro acupuncture, RIFE, bio-resonance, music therapy, colour therapy, spinal therapy and bio-feedback to name a few. One of the pioneers of these techniques in Latin America is Colombian doctor Fabio Manrique, who spoke with Salud.
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Hola Mexico Film Festival: 10.11.2009
The Hola Mexico Film Festival returns to Australia for its fourth year to showcase the best popular and arthouse films from that country. Highlights will be the multi award-wining Sin Nombre, the selection of films from the “Golden Age” of Mexican cinema and the commemoration of 99 years of the Mexican Revolution. The festival kicks off to the tune of ¡Viva la Revolución! on 18 November in Sydney, and will be followed by dates in all major capital cities. Listen to all the details from festival director Samuel Douek, who spoke with La Tertulia.
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Joseph and the amazing multicoloured coat: 10.11.2009
Joseph is a Jewish boy who has the gift of interpreting people’s dreams, and is the favourite son of Jacob, who gives him a beautiful multicoloured cape. His brothers, green with envy, sell him as a slave to Egypt. In that country Joseph’s gift comes to the attention of the pharaoh, and rises out of slavery to become the ruler’s right hand man. Sounds familiar? You probably read it in the Bible, or as many other people, saw it in the 1960s musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. Now a catholic youth groups is giving the story a Latin twist. Sonia Lievano, coordinator of the group speaks in La Tertulia.
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