Ethical Fashion Ethical fashion is more popular than ever before. This rapid rise in popularity has forced major brands to become more transparent and has even begun to uproot the way clothing is manufactured. There has never been a more conscientious generation of consumers, with millions now seeking out clothing … [Leer más...] acerca de The Rise of Ethical Fashion
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A teacher's work: motivational effect
Working as English teacher Most of my work as a teacher involves inspiring interest in the subject for my students. I find it really helpful to tell stories to them. The motivational effect is a key factor for any teacher’s work, therefore at the beginning of my class, I try to describe the settings and later … [Leer más...] acerca de A teacher's work: motivational effect
Theoretical Paradigms on L1 Acquisition
Language acquisition Language acquisition is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language, as well as to produce and use words to communicate. The capacity to successfully use language requires one to acquire a range of tools including syntax, phonetics, and an extensive … [Leer más...] acerca de Theoretical Paradigms on L1 Acquisition
State of the Art Review on Climate Change and Coffee
Introduction The 2009 report “Agriculture at a Crossroads” by the International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development clearly defines what the problem of climate change implies for the future of agriculture. In a context of increasing demand for food, feed, fibre and fuel, is … [Leer más...] acerca de State of the Art Review on Climate Change and Coffee
Is students' environment a real lab to learn English?
Abstract: English is part of the curriculum to be taught in most of the institutions in South America because of its application in different fields, personal and professional life for each citizen, necessity that has been growing up in the last decade and government and private establishments are permanently … [Leer más...] acerca de Is students' environment a real lab to learn English?
Antonio Vivaldi and the "Four Seasons" explained
Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (Venice, 4 of March of 1678 – Vienna, 28 of 1741 July) was a composer and late Baroque musician, one of the pinnacles of the Baroque, of Western and universal music, his skills are reflected in having laid the concert’s foundations the most important of his time. Vivaldi was … [Leer más...] acerca de Antonio Vivaldi and the "Four Seasons" explained
Nidar commits to sustainably sourced UTZ certified cocoa
Amsterdam, June 22 - Nidar, one of the leading manufacturers of chocolates to the Norwegian marketplace, has committed to UTZ CERTIFIED cocoa for their products. This was agreed upon when both parties signed a cocoa agreement yesterday. The cooperation between Nidar and UTZ CERTIFIED fits the trend in which companies … [Leer más...] acerca de Nidar commits to sustainably sourced UTZ certified cocoa
Healing Psoriasis with Reiki
Intro: Emotions have a great power inside us that we should know, because they have the power to give us health or, conversely take it away. Humans are an integral being composed by physical body, mind, emotions and spirit, when one part is badly it affects the others, for example, if we are always concerned about … [Leer más...] acerca de Healing Psoriasis with Reiki
Mexican Tamal: a new gastronomic proposal
Do Mexicans know the importance of the quantity and seasoning required for a tamal (or tamale) filling? Would a new form of tamal be accepted? How can the ingredients vary for a tamal? What would be the acceptance of a Gourmet tamal? The aim of this series of articles is to make known new ways of making and eating … [Leer más...] acerca de Mexican Tamal: a new gastronomic proposal
Global Warming, Environmental Footprints and Traceability Processes
Global warming According to recent studies released about environmental footprints and climate change, one in six people may eventually suffer from water shortage, up to 100 million may become refugees due to rising water levels, and between 10-100 million may flee their homes due to severe draughts. We are led to … [Leer más...] acerca de Global Warming, Environmental Footprints and Traceability Processes
Mexico as supplier of organic products in the global market
Mexico as a supplier of organic products The role of Mexico as a supplier of organic products in the global market is limited to three categories : tropical products such as coffee, cacao, mango, bananas, vanilla, etc., which are not cultivated in developed countries, winter vegetables, due to climatic conditions … [Leer más...] acerca de Mexico as supplier of organic products in the global market
Global Organic Production
Organic production in the world The dynamic and lucrative Organic food industry has stimulated much controversy between conventional and organic agriculture. Even though the debate has existed since the nineteen-twenties, the nineteen-seventies ushered in the standards for its production, but it wasn't until the … [Leer más...] acerca de Global Organic Production