Overview of Criminal Offenses and Defenses

Violación:

Acceso carnal con mujer privada de sentido, empleando fuerza o grave intimidación. En caso de que la mujer sea menor de edad, el delito pasa a llamarse estupro. (rape)

Privación ilegítima de la libertad:

Consiste en la sustracción, retención y ocultamiento de una persona con el fin de obligar a la víctima o a un tercero a hacer o tolerar algo en contra de su libertad. (false imprisonment).

Secuestro:

Consiste en aprehender ilícita e indebidamente a una persona para exigir dinero por

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Comprehensive Guide to English Verb Tenses and Reported Speech

Ser/Estar: To Be

Forms

  • Present: am, is, are
  • Past: was, were
  • Past Participle: been

Common Irregular Verbs

VerbPast SimplePast Participle
Ganarle (a alguien) – Beatbeatbeaten
Empezar – Beginbeganbegun
Morder – Bitebitbitten
Soplar – Blowblewblown
Romper – Breakbrokebroken
Llevar, Traer – Bringbroughtbrought
Construir – Buildbuiltbuilt
Comprar – Buyboughtbought
Coger – Catchcaughtcaught
Elegir – Choosechosechosen
Venir – Comecamecome
Costar – Costcostcost
Hacer – Dodiddone
Dibujar – Drawdrewdrawn
Soñar – Dreamdreamtdreamt
Conducir
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Cuban Success with “Arroz Popular”: A Case for Scythes?

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Sunday, August 12, 2018

Cuban Success with “Arroz Popular”


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Rice growing near Santo Domingo, Cuba (photo by Ziurdraude)


In Cuba, the “arroz popular” (or “cultivo popular”) movement is a remarkable example of successful low-input production of rice by small farmers. Rice is a staple of the Cuban diet, and for decades was produced conventionally, with high inputs on large state-owned farms. In response to the crisis of the 1990s, small plots of rice were grown in otherwise
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A British Adventure: Exploring Culture, History, and Traditions

British Pubs

What did Pablo think was crazy about British pubs?

Pablo thought it was crazy that British pubs close at 11:00 p.m.

Why do people go to Trafalgar Square on New Year’s Eve and what exactly do they want to hear?

People go to Trafalgar Square on New Year’s Eve because it’s a tradition. They want to hear the bells of Big Ben ring in the new year.

Why is the Globe Theatre famous?

The Globe Theatre is famous because it was where most of Shakespeare’s plays were performed for the first time.

Why

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The Scarlet Letter: A Tale of Sin, Punishment, and Redemption

Nathaniel Hawthorne was born on 4 July 1804 in Salem.

A woman he sentenced to death during the witch trials put a curse on him. Nathaniel was aware of the curse, and it emerged in his writings.

Interest in Puritans and in the concepts of sin, punishment, and evil.

In 1828, he published his first anonymous novel, Fanshawe, which was not a success.

In 1837, he published a collection of short stories, Twice-Told Tales.

He married Sophia Peabody in 1842, and they had 3 children.

In 1849, he left his job and

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The Dangers of Dangerous Selfies

Nowadays, most people share the view that selfies are fashionable, especially young people. It is no news that by taking pictures and uploading them to social media, you can earn a lot of money. But how far are people willing to go for money?

Avoiding Accidents

To avoid an accident, it would be best to avoid taking pictures with animals, as they can cause us permanent damage.

It is also not a good idea to photograph yourself in areas with many vehicles, such as cars or trains, especially in high-speed

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