Americas (English Edition)

Introduction of computer software Transparent Language - Ojo Americas Magazine together with Transparent Language, a foreign-language software company, has launched an innovative way of independently studying a foreign language by computer. The user could just read the text but could summon five Help windows when needed.

A no throw-away vacation.

A US Virgin Islands vacation villa made of recycled and reusable products - Ojo Stanley Selengut of the U.S. Virgin Islands has built a luxury villa called Harmony out of recycled and reusable products. Everything available for use in the villa, including electricity, comes from natural sources.

Convening for conservation.

Organization of American States Committee on Environment meeting - OAS Delegates from 30 OAS member states gathered at Washington, DC in a meeting called by Organization of American States Committee on Environment. The agenda for 1993-94 and the possibility of adopting a new and updated regional treaty incorporating environmental issues were discussed inasmuch as many countries among them enjoy great ecological abundance.

Crosscurrents to the mainland.

Bay Islands, Honduras For three centuries, Spain and England had each claimed ownership over the three islands off the Honduran coast. For a time, culture in these islands was wholly British but gradually since 1860, Latin American culture held sway. Now, with a development budget from the mainland, tourist arrivals, new roads and hotels, the islanders feel very much part of Honduras.

Dallas sheds new light on art treasures.

The inauguration of The Museum of the Americas in Dallas, Texas - Gallery Place In celebration of its 90th anniversary, the Dallas Museum of Art inaugurated The Museum of the Americas, with its sweep of the history of the art indigenous American peoples as well as that of the European-American civilization. It is expected that this collection will grow in quality and size in the years ahead.

Dignitaries at headquarters.

Guyana Pres Cheddi B. Jagan Guyana Pres Cheddi B. Jagan spoke before the OAS protocolary session in Sept 1993 asking for a concerted effort among member nations to overcome the present problems of poverty and debt. He hopes to make his country, which became an OAS member in 1991, a showcase of economic development.

En Cuerpo y Alma.

In Body and Soul

Hoofing it in Barbados.

Innovative conservation programs in Barbados - Ojo Colin Hudson, a long-time resident of Barbados, every week leads a program called Hike Barbados, a combination of physical fitness and history. Volunteers get to see historical sights in Barbados by joining a pack of hikers and choosing from three speed categories.

It's forbidden to forbid.

The impact of the 1960's art movement Tropicalismo on Brazilian culture An indigenous movement which originated in music, Tropicalismo was the middle ground among three kinds of popular music during the 1960s in Brazil. It was buried during the military regime as its proponents went on exile. Now, Brazilians are witnessing its revival and expected continuous impact on all areas of culture.

Magic Eyes: Scenes from an Andean Girlhood.

Mundo, Demonio y Mujer.

World, Demon and Woman

On the Tucuman trail.

The Northwestern provinces of Argentina Jujuy, Salta and Tucuman, the northwestern provinces of Argentina, are linked together by history and a strong indigenous culture. The Spanish left their mark on these areas, although they came relatively late as colonizers because these areas were not near the seaports.

One market for all?

Mexico's expected entry in the North American Free Trade Agreement The reformation of the Mexican economy over the last five years has made the country ripe enough to become a potential trading partner in the North American Free Trade Agreement. For Mexico to sustain economic growth, it needs access to US and Canadian markets for its agricultural products and fruit, at the same time giving the two countries priority in its own markets.

Playing the heartstrings.

Brazilian composer Luiz Bonfa - Music A man who has composed many popular melodies in the 20th century, Brazilian guitarist Luiz Bonfa lives a quiet relaxed life on the coast of Barra de Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro. The composer of 'Manha de Carnival,' the theme song for the movie Black Orpheus, remains humble and happy in his environment-friendly home overlooking the sea.

Preserving pirate plunders.

Preserving underwater cultural resources of the Dominican Republic - Ojo Jerome Lynn Hall, founder of the Pan-American Institute of Maritime Archeology and former science teacher, specializes in unearthing shipwrecks off the coasts of the Dominican Republic. He believes all treasures found in these wrecks should be given back to the government and put together in a place where they can studied.

Pupusas and potpourri.

Recipes of El Salvador The cuisine of El Salvador is a blend of European and Central American traditions. There is a prevalence of starches and vegetables, and fat-free ways of cooking such as grilling, boiling and baking. Recipes of popular dishes such as the 'pupusa' are included.

Signs that sell!! (the art of Latin American sign painters)

Small town merchandising in Latin America utilizes sign paintings to attract buyers for a wide variety of products or services. Done by hand with bright primary colors, the messages of these paintings are clear and simple, with direct impact on the eye of a less literate population.

Spontaneous frames of movement.

Canadian Norman McLaren's work A pioneer and pathbreaker in animated cinema, Canadian filmmaker Norman McLaren is best remembered for having created living beings on screen out of pure abstractions such as lines and squiggles. Throughout his life, he was devoted to experimenting with sound, movement, image and color to produce works which communicated across cultures.

Staying on course with law.

Inter-American Juridical Committee annual comprehensive seminar in international law - The Inter-American System Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Organization of American States' Inter-American Juridical Committee annual comprehensive seminar in international law has left its mark on legal circles in this hemisphere. The regular course has not only developed experts but provided affirmation of unity and cooperation in the region.

The encounter.

Short story - Latitudes

Tropicalia revisited.

Exhibition of Tropicalia pioneer Helio Oiticica's works The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota will exhibit the works of artist Helio Oiticica, a pioneer of the Tropicalismo movement of the 1960s, in October 1993. The same exhibit will be shown in New York in 1994 before it goes to Brazil.

Yo soy la Rumba.

I am the Rumba