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Editorial……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1

A Ride to Your Childhood!............................................................................................................................................2

Mellie’s Decision (Short Story)…………………………………………………………………………………………..3

Do Not Go by the Looks! (Book Review) …………………………………………………………………………...14

The Mysterious Kingdom of Zoolandgy (Short Story) …………………………………………………………...…15

Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve……………………………………………………………………………………………...30

Be Ahead of Time………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………….33

Cristiano Ronaldo: A Magician with the Ball,

but a Gentleman over the Microphone………………………………………………………………………….…..34

Words that Are Not Only Made of Air,

Are Words Made of Love…………………………………………………………………………………………….36

Looking Chic in Winter……………………………………………………………………………………………….38

Cholesterol’s Problems? ……………………………………………………………………………………………...42

Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica………………………………………………………………………………...46

Cooking with Style……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..48

Gallo Pinto Balls: A New Way of Having a Delicious Breakfast………………………………………………….49

Ranch Cannelloni……………………………………………………………………………………………………..50

Zucchini Delight……………………………………………………………………………………………………….51

Sweet Plantain Dipped in Cinnamon ………………………………………………………………………………52

Papaya’s Picadillo…………………………………………………………………………………………………….53

Fast News……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....55

Is Charlie Harper Back? ……………………………………………………………………………………………..56

Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman? (Song Review) ………………………………………………………..57

Blessed with 10 Weeks of Pregnancy……………………………………………………………………………….58

Entertainment……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…59

Memes………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...60

Find the Seven Differences…………………………………………………………………………………………...61

Word Puzzle/Sudoku ………………………………………………………………………………………………..62

Are you Healthy? (Test) …………………………………………………………………………………………….63

Top Ten 2012………………………………………………………………………………………………………...64

Editorial 1

Dear readers:

It is my pleasure to present to you U-Diversity Magazine, of total original creation of Elliot Alfaro, Gabriela Chaves, Vanessa Esquivel, Alejandra

Herrera, and Jonathan Fernández. It is the desire of this Editorial Board and Head Editor, to bring to you a collection of articles, short stories, poems,

among other thrilling pieces written on the first semester of 2012 while taking the Creative Writing Workshop of the English Major, at Universidad

Nacional.

Personally, it is a pleasure to write this editorial for a several reasons. Foremost, I had the gratification of meeting most of the authors four years ago, as

they began their journeys as university students, and now I meet them again, at the end of this road. This has given me the joy of seeing their growth as

English Major students, as well as a wonderful persons. In a second place, having seen the evolution of each of the pieces included in this project has

remained me the greatness of being a Creative Writing professor. The uncertainty of being capable to achieve the goal and sometimes even fear of

being unable to write non-academic pieces, have given the authors and their creations that extra spicy enriching the final products greatly.

During my Creative Writing Workshop this semester, the students have dedicated time to analyze life itself, to search within their souls, and to dig inside

their minds and hearts to let their writing spirits fly freely, being the more significant result the self-discovery they obtained. The results show the

individuality of every author, one that he or she may not understand yet. It has been my privilege to see their wings spread as I read the products of

their creativeness, and slowly enjoy the words of their inspiration once their writer’s spirits were set free.

Every piece in this magazine is a masterpiece gathering thoughts, emotions, prayers, loves, goals, fears, dreams, and even some hard times experienced

by the authors. Through their writer’s journals and other creative writing pieces absent in this magazine, I have learned and cried over exquisite ideas

that couldn’t come from other place than the heart. It has been a pleasure to see Elliot Alfaro’s creative power; just as his way of being his writing is

full of practicability and calm. Elliot transmitted thoughtful ideas in both senses of the word. On one side, Elliot’s creation showed the time taken to find

appropriate words to communicate his feelings; and on the other side, his feelings just revealed the fondness of his thoughts regarding life, family, and

love. In Mellie’s Decision, a short story co-written with Kevin Porras, Elliot and his peer were able to recall graciously the values we all should cherish.

Gabriela Chaves has inspired me and his peers with such delicate poems she is able to write. Her lines are always full of sentiment, taking the readers

on the ride she wishes to describe. Sparks in the Night, a poem or her authorship, does just that; it brings sparks into the mind of the readers, and

lucky enough, into their hearts. Gabriela’s pieces don’t show anything else but love, being this a more-than-enough necessary message to convey. Then

there comes Vanessa Esquivel, as quiet as she may seem, Vanessa’s ability to communicate is endless, clear, and forthright. Her poem, Emilia, dedicated

to her more-beautiful-than-the-sky source of life, allowed us to feel, as she does, that warmth place in her mother’s arms. This poem perfectly

summarizes Vanessa’s writing style: full of compassion and gratefulness. Then as part of this beautiful group of authors, Alejandra Bolaños takes a stand

on love. All Alejandra’s pieces written throughout this workshop can be summarized in affection. The many emotions and great thoughts made her

sometimes struggle to find the exact words to summarize the enormous quantity of ways she has to confess her deepest sentiments regarding family, life,

and especially her sweetheart, Jon. Although it is not my desire to attach Jonathan Fernández’s artistic power to Alejandra, she has lots to do in it.

Sources of inspiration are a must in creative writing, and I don’t lie when I say that Jonathan had a perfect one for this course. Jonathan has the ability

to put into words his deepest feelings, as well as his adventurous and exciting ideas in pieces like The Mysterious Kingdom of Zoolandgy, co-authored

with Alejandra. This short story takes the readers from a sweet child’s tale to a full of courage and eagerness expedition in a magical world. The

greatness of the result of the pair work done by Alejandra and Jonathan in creating a exquisite short story, is the one they deserve and I whish they

convert in a long real-life one. For all these reasons is that I undoubtedly recommend the audience to take the time to read, bit by bit, every single

piece, every single word in this magazine. The dedication and inspiration beyond these are the true witness of very creative minds.

To conclude, I want to thank, with the deepest appreciation, my students, amazing authors who have shown me compassion, love, care, faith, strength,

hope, reality, pain, and smiles through their pieces. By doing this they have helped me renovate my soul, and have given me reasons to continue

exploring the ideas of other potential writers I will meet in future classes. Based on this, I ask each of you, Elliot, Gabriela, Vanessa, Alejandra, and

Jonathan a favor, to continue inspiring those who surround you through many other wonderful pieces yet unwritten.

The best of lucks to all the authors of this Editorial Board! May all the Angels watch over each of you every day of a beautiful and long life.

Until we meet again,

Isabel Cristina Bolaños Villalobos Head Editor and Professor

Creative Writing Workshop

June, 2012

Do not go by the Looks

By Vanessa Esquivel Alvarez

This is a great picture book named “Do not go

by the Looks” written in 2012 by Vanessa Esquivel

and Jorge Gonzáles, both Costa Rican writers from

the Universidad Nacional (UNA). As the picture of

this review shows, this story is about two kids Max

and Linda, and Tommy a wolf. Tommy wanted to

have friends, but everybody was scared of him

because of his huge snout, big teeth and furious

appearance. One day, Tommy found a friend “Linda”, but her parents do not let her

be Tommy’s friend just because he looked very dangerous. At the end of the story,

the wolf dies rescuing Max and Linda from drowning on a river. Until that moment

Linda’s parents realized that the animal they considered dangerous, was really a

good being since he risked his life to rescue the little kids. The purpose of this book

is to make children understand that appearance is not that relevant since feelings

are the ones they must value in a person.

In my opinion, the story has good and clear illustrations for children,

being helpful for those who cannot read yet. Besides, the language is appropriate

for the audience this book is focused on. The message that this tale shows is

great, due to some parents do not give the opportunity to really know how the other

people are, unlike, they tend to criticize and judge others by the way they look. And

although the end of the story is sad because of Tommy’s death, people can learn

to not go by the looks, as the title of the short story says, and in that way try to

discover who their real friends are.

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Sparks in the night

A dark space in the highest place

surrounding the nature.

The cold traveling through the air

and the warm received from the hug around the waist.

The twilight coming fastly,

the loneliness of the place appearing softly through the nature.

The whisper of kisses bouncing as the heart beats

The most beautiful nature`s show I ever perceived.

No superficial light, no people around,

the fireflies illuminate the dark space in the highest place.

Millions of lightning bugs flying so freely as the nature breathe.

So beautiful moment in my life will be saved for the eternity in my mind.

By María Gabriela Chaves Delgado.

Emilia

Emilia…

as an universe knows

as an ocean smiles.

More beautiful than the sky,

loving what surrounds her

is Emilia…my mother.

You are so sweet, so perfect, so right.

Always working hard to success in life;

a dreamer of conquering the world with a simple smile.

The first time you hugged me EMILIA,

all I felt was love

because your protective arms

made me feel everything would be alright

I'll keep you in my heart,

I’ll promise you all my life

Emilia…my mother.

Life

Beautiful, amazing

Running, loving, moving

e m o t i o n s, s u c c e s s, p a i n, a g o n y

Remembering, regretting, stopping

Gray, final

Death

Life and Death

Life a path people like

Many ways to go through

It could be like riding a bike

Or be such as slough

Waste it, people do

No matter the manners

Crying for what they didn’t do

They forget their desires

Enjoy it, the best decision

People could choose

Not regretting their position

For what they assume

Death what everyone hates

But no one can escape

Some people hide many times

Others find it in their prime

People know it is fate

To fall in hands of death

And as always it will take

The last and more precious breath

Some fear when time comes

To the end of their cycle

And their own bones

Will be the last obstacle

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Childhood

Sad, frustrated

Suffering, crying, lying

sorrow, pain, happiness, friends

Laughing, enjoying, winning

Special, beautiful

Youth.

Love

Passionate, intense

Kissing, hugging, blooming

w a r m t h, l i f e, d e a t h, g r i e f

Yelling, escaping, hurting

Stupid, horrible

Hatred

My mother is the angel

Who safes me when I’m in danger,

As a waterfall she gives peace, and

As God she listens to me.

She loves me as I am,

With all my virtues and defects,

She would never let me down,

She would always calm me down.

I don’t know how she stands me,

But she still comprehends me,

If I cry she would hold me tight,

If I fear she would be my light.

As the wind whispers in the forest,

As the waves kiss the shore,

As the birds sing in the morning,

She is the woman I love the most.

My mother is the angel

Who safes me when I’m in danger,

As a waterfall she gives peace, and

As God she listens to me.

She loves me as I am,

With all my virtues and defects,

She would never let me down,

She would always calm me down.

I don’t know how she stands me,

But she still comprehends me,

If I cry she would hold me tight,

If I fear she would be my light.

As the wind whispers in the forest,

As the waves kiss the shore,

As the birds sing in the morning,

She is the woman I love the most.

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Universidad Nacional Jonathan Fernández Morales Escuela de Literatura y Ciencias del Lenguaje Creative Writing Workshop

Cristiano Ronaldo exclusive interview on Monday 2, 2012, after the game against Athletic de

Bilbao, where the Real Madrid achieved the league championship of the Spanish Professional

Soccer League (LFP)

hile many people do not believe in illusionists, wizards, or sorceress; there are some

others who believe that the magic performed by Cristiano Ronaldo when playing on any

soccer field around the world is amazing. However, no matter how ugly or good looking,

proud or arrogant, people may think he is; he is a gentleman outside the field. In the following

interview you will discover the real gentlemen Cristiano Ronaldo is and get an amazing insight into

the life of this professional player.

How do you feel now that the Real Madrid

has achieved the LFP championship? “Well…I feel proud; it has been a tough season with too many sacrifices, but I think that the team gave its best effort. We have learned throughout this season to play as a team. Perhaps, it would have been better if we could have defeated Bayern Munich last week for the Champions League, you

know! [Laughing], but sometimes we can’t have it both ways.”

Since this is the first championship you win

in Spain, does it have a special meaning for

you as a professional player? “Of course it does. This is the greatest achievement I have ever gotten in my professional career by now; but it also has a special meaning for the whole team. It represents how well the group has been playing; no matter if we lost our chance to get into the final of the Champions’ League tournament, the local League is much more valuable for us. The next Champions League is our main goal, and I am sure that for the next season our team is prepared for competing at the highest level in Spain and all over Europe.”

Where are you planning to celebrate the

championship? Do you have any special

activity for your fans? “Absolutely, this is a great achievement for The Real Madrid, so we will have a big party and a huge parade at 8am through Madrid’s main streets once we arrive tomorrow. Then, we will go to the

stadium and in there we will have a press conference with some well-known sports mass media from Spain and the world, such as Diario AS, La Marca, ESPN and FOX Sports. Also, we will have a delicious lunch at one o’clock and at night, the team’s crew will have a private party at Mourihno’s

house [Real Madrid’s coach].

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What do you think about being near of

getting the best season’s striker award? “Mmm…That is a difficult question to be answered

[Laughing], but I will do my best during the last two games we have left to achieve such award. But, Leonel Messi is doing a fantastic season, so I would say that he has more chances to become the best striker than me.”

As we all know, you have been competing

against Messi for being the most valuable

player over the last two seasons here in Spain,

so are there any hard feelings between you

and Leonel Messi? Do you admire him as a

player? “No, I do not think there are hard feelings. Everybody knows how wonderful Messi is as a player, but this time we were lucky for defeating the Barcelona last month, which helped us to become the new champions now. Then, of course I admire

Messi, who won’t? [Laughs].I really admire his passion when playing on the field; he can play any position, Messi is so clever with the ball, a brilliant creative midfielder, and one of the most lethal one-to-one forwards nowadays.”

This week Pep Guardiola [Barcelona’s coach]

announced that he is leaving from his

coaching position at the end of this season.

What do you think about Pep’s decision? “That’s a tough question also. Well, I consider that if he took that the decision was not to run away from the Barcelona’s leadership. Instead, I think that Pep’s cycle in the team was done. We all know that Pep is a fantastic manager, and his way of coaching has helped many trainers around the world to get inspired and try new soccer techniques. But, it is important for people to understand that Pep’s process is over; he made his choice. Besides, he had won all the tournaments that any coach would have liked to, so maybe he wants to clear his mind and stop coaching for a few years.”

Could it be in your plans to visit Costa Rica

one day for playing against one of our best

teams as “Saprissa” or “La Liga”? “In fact, I wish I could be in any Costa Rican beach

right now getting a sun tan [Laughs], but yes! we will be there very soon! Our team is planning to have a tour over this wonderful country this coming July, in which we will play four games; three

against some of the well-known Costa Rican local teams, and one against its national team. Also, the Real Madrid’s president along with all the team’s players are planning to found various soccer schools for helping poor children in different marginal places in Costa Rica. This is a great initiative since some of these children can become professional soccer players if they study and work hard for their goals, of course.”

Ok Cristiano, now let’s talk a little bit about

your private life. What are your plans for the

future? “I am planning many things; I will be funding in 2014 a sports school in Portugal and buying a house

in Costa Rica [Laughs]. Also, I would like to study at the UEFA to become Portugal’s coach someday.”

Would you like to become a father during this

year? “I think it is not my time for becoming a father yet! I may tell you that I feel prepared to be one, but it is not my priority right now. I would rather wait one or two more years. Then, I will see if that important stage of my life comes. Now, I need to focus on my career and become the best soccer player in the world.”

Is there any final message you will like to tell

Costa Rican people? “Costa Rica, Pura Vida! I hope to be there soon and share with you all the magic of my soccer. Love you all and enjoy! Bye bye!”

by Jonathan Fernández Morales

Madrid, España

May 2, 2012

4:00pm

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Words that are not only made of air, are Words made of love

By :María Gabriela Chaves Delgado

“Duerme un recuerdo clavado en mi corazón, es el recuerdo de mi amor. En la

distancia siempre añoro volverla a ver y besar su cuerpo de mujer. Al soñar te vi y al

despertar estabas aquí, oír tu voz, sentir tu piel, ya no quiero ir a ningún lugar, aquí a

tu lado es donde quiero estar, hoy tú me inspiras y siempre te amaré porque sé que

eres el amor de mi vida yo estaré ahí donde tú estés yo velaré por ti y de todo lo malo

te protegeré. Porque este amor que siento por ti no es de mi corazón, es desde mi

alma porque mi corazón dejará de latir algún día pero mi alma prevalecerá por

siempre” (Anonymous).

When you find yourself lying down on the arms of life, when you let the love to

guide your way, hearts’ expression such the one above arises from the place where

love is felt but never understood.

There are no even words to express the emotion of my heart. When I read over

and over these little riots of air with sound, and all together form a sequence of

understandable sounds that become in a language that expresses many ways of

feelings.

Words, yes they are words, but when you imagine the way in which they were

so perfectly chosen to harmonize and nourish a feeling that join two hearts they

become more than phrases they feed the soul they give us happiness it can be

possible that wind can take the words away but never the emotion the words made us

feel in that moment.

Sometimes life is pretty irrational because while others cry for someone to love,

others are running away from love. However is the most incredible feeling that can

make us happy and sad at the same time.

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The immensity of life and love, is not only hidden in finding that half part of us, but also

is hidden in the way your heart is so brave to accept that love can be for eternity as

much as the way your heart is so brave to accept that love can be for eternity as much

as the way you accept the beauty of reality, that make your heart even more stronger

but at the same time more valuable for you and your life.

An interview made to the writer of these inspiring fragment of poetry, let us see

his experience when writing this dedication to his love. The author of this poetry

preferred to stay as Anonymous.

What did you feel when writing this beautiful letter?

Behind these words, the beauty of the soul comes up, and I felt real love for a woman.

What did you expect from her?

That these words can reach her heart, and she can give an opportunity to show her

that she can be eternally loved. Well, the beauty of our soul remains always inside us,

but in moments where love reign in our heart, this beauty shows up in different ways,

but is important to remember, that no matter how it lasts, what matters is to value that

we were able to feel such an amazing feeling inside us.

Do you write such poetry fragments frequently?

Few times, but are not love letters, are letters for a request or for my mother.

Did your lovely girl accept you?

Yes, we stayed almost 3 years together, but then the wind decided to take her away

from me.

The experience of reading this poetry is an enriching moment to our heart,

because it let us see how the power of love can make people create these inspiring

words that came from the bottom of the heart.

by: Alejandra Herrera B.

The arrival of rain, wind, and cold should not be reasons to look old-fashionable and out-of-date in winter time. Why being a copycat if you can look stunning? New colors mixtures and essential alluring accessories are available in stores for you to wear them out, be updated with the new fashion, give a glamorous touch to your appearance, and be the envy of everyone!

If you follow the next guide, you will look fashionable, beautiful, and astonishing in winter, always showing a unique style. Take it for granted!

The new winter fashion allows you to play and match with colors to create an original style. Wear a different shade color depending on your mood,

preferences, and skin tone, and set with the new trend. To know what the best color for your skin tone is, take a look to the next chart.

Blue is especially fashionable this winter. If you feel brave and confident, go and look for blue shades. Several blue tones like navy, royal, cobalt, dark, sapphire, and sky blue will make you twinkle as a

movie star. Wearing a striped navy blouse, a fabulous black skirt, and a striking cobalt coat will make your outfit shine among the masses. Also, adding a scarf, blazer, hat, purse, knit, boots, or sparkly jewelry will help you look awesome and glitter as a diamond.

Choose shade colors according to your skin tone Take notes according to your skin tone and always look fashionable.

White skin Intense colors are ideal for white skin. Red and black are the best options, but also, green, golden, and blue are apt for this skin tone.

Olive skin The best suitable colors for olive skin are white, red, pink, lilac, and blue

Brunette skin Use pastel tones, yellow, green, and white to express cuteness and sensuality. Never use intense colors because those will toughen your face.

Dark skin

Fortunately, all color shades fit with dark skin, but the best tones are the shining and blazing ones. Black and Moroccan are elegant tones, but those will not highlight your beauty as the orange, yellow, and red will do.

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Red came back this season; and more ladylike and gorgeous than ever. If you want to express passion, happiness, or love, shine with this striking color by mixing it with graceful, fresh, and simple combinations, but never lose the ladylike trend. To look more beautiful, fashionable, and eye-catching in winter, use long deep marked lashes and a gleaming rose-pink red lipstick. But your face will not be ready without a bit of blush in your cheeks

and a sparkly gloss in your lips. With this trend you will look like a goddess. And very important, you should not forget to moisture your face skin and spoil it with a good lotion, so that it looks fresh, soft, and delicate.

Two colors that women can’t miss in her wardrobe are black and white. These colors are special for giving versatility, variety, elegancy, and style; they are perfect for morning, evening, or night; casualness or elegancy; meetings or parties. Just add up some outstanding accessories to make them

fashionable. For instance, to complete the monochrome classical shades, you can wear some glittering jewelry, grab a large purse, and put on a pair of high heels boots or flat shoes, either black or white. Surely you will be raising eyebrows everywhere you go!

There is no doubt that animal print is absolutely trendy for this winter. In the stores you will find all kinds of combinations, textures, layers, and animal print designs and patterns; just

mix them correctly. You should keep at least one clothing piece of this style in your wardrobe to mix it with other garments. Enjoy trying on varied

designs and come up with a new trend. But be wise; never combine more than two animal print clothes at the same time because you will kill the winter fashion. You can create your own style by taking an animal print element and matching it with a flat and smooth tone. As an example, you might combine a leopard pattern coat with black leggings or pants, and a knee-high leather maroon boots. Add more style by playing with feather-textured accessories and create a catchy outstanding look!

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Cholesterol’s Problems?

10 tips to reduce them

You may be suffering of cholesterol problems and haven’t realized it

because you are painless. But, what is cholesterol?

According to the Mayo Clinic, cholesterol is a normal fat found in the human beings’ brain, liver, pancreas and spinal cord, which is mainly introduced by eating animal products. This substance is very important and necessary in order to have a proper functioning of the body.

Two types of cholesterol

Good or Low Bad or High

You need this type because it is in charge of collecting that extra fat placed in your cells and expel it from the body.

You can obtain it since it takes fat and puts it down in your tissues, producing you serious problems.

You must be very careful because cholesterol’s accumulation in your

tissues causes your blood not to flow appropriately throughout your body, and the oxygen doesn’t get completely to your heart producing most of the time heart attacks.

You got the bad one already? Don’t worry; here

you have some tips to fight it away:

1. A healthy diet: it is important to be aware of the

food you consume. For example, be careful if you at night eat animal products

such as eggs, meats, butter, milk or cheese since they have a high fat level. Eating

Remember that having cholesterol is important and necessary for your life; just be careful about not getting the bad one.

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every day fruits and vegetables containing fiber such as pears, apples, oranges and carrots will help you to expel cholesterol from your body.

2. Your weight: having a healthy diet will help you to lose weight and reduce

cholesterol in your body. However, it is important to visit a nutritionist to know which products you should eat to reduce accumulated fat. Remember that what works for some people could not be good for you; go and look for professional help in order to be sure and have a positive result.

3. Sedentarism: Spending the whole weekend in the couch watching TV doesn’t help you that much. Exercising will help your body to be in better conditions since you are going to have more energy and lose fat. For example, ask your friends to take a walk in the afternoon, or if you work, try walking to your job instead of taking the bus.

4. Smoking: According to Chris Sherwood, a

professional freelance journalist who specializes in health and fitness, smoking affects your body by increasing dramatically your bad cholesterol and decreasing your good one. It also increases the triglyceride levels in your blood stream. So, reducing the amount of cigarettes you smoke per day will help you to reduce cholesterol and improve your health.

5. Omega-3 products: consuming those products which are fats commonly found in marine and plant oils such as fish, nuts and flax will help you to decrease the bad cholesterol in your cells and make the blood flows appropriately. Also, you can buy some natural medicines in your town’s drugstores to reduce your cholesterol. For example, there are some bags you can get containing omega-3 products; buy them, make a tea and drink a cup of it every day after breakfast. You will see that in a month your cholesterol will be reduced.

6. Salt: using large amounts of salt in your food could increase cholesterol in your

body. So, start by decreasing a quarter of spoon of SALT you add to your food and look for oils or vinaigrettes as toppings which can be good for your health and reduce cholesterol.

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7. Desserts: it is relevant to avoid eating too much sugar to reduce cholesterol in

your cells. But, it does not mean you cannot enjoy a delicious dessert; you might prepare cookies made of wheat, jelly and yogurts. Just go to the internet and look for a recipe containing those products, you will see that those cookies are as delicious as a piece of cake.

8. Fast Food: although this type of food seems delicious, it is considered one of the main causes to increase cholesterol in your body. It is essential to avoid eating fried chicken, french fries or pizza to reduce that fat in your cells. I know that stopping at a fast food restaurant, or driving through is easier than going home and cook a meal, but avoid doing it that often. Make yourself a calendar and allow having fast food once every two weeks.

9. Doctor visits: For controlling your blood pressure, it is necessary to visit the

doctor at least once a year in order to detect early cholesterol problems and at the same time avoid them.

10. Check family background: if some members of your family have cholesterol’s problems, you probably can have them too. So, look for information to be prepared in case you present those problems in your body.

If you follow those steps in order to avoid or reduce the bad

cholesterol, you will have a healthy life. Besides, it is not

necessary to stop eating fast food, eggs, desserts, among

others, but you do not have to do it frequently, you can vary

your meals trying different types of products. Also, you can

start by walking or going to the gym to make some exercises

and you will see your health is going to improve.

Take care of yourself, life is so beautiful!

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Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica

Many students face every year a big decision in their lives since they have to choose the

University they want to study in; and there are several options they can take. However, if the

student wants to study in a public university the options are narrowed to just four, which are:

Universidad Nacional, Universidad de Costa Rica, Universidad Estatal a Distancia and Tecnológico

de Costa Rica. Depending on the needs and likes of the student, a particular university will be the

best option. Let’s check the characteristics Universidad Nacional on this article

Universidad Nacional

Universidad Nacional has been always characterized by its humanistic approach in all the

careers. This makes this university unique since it cares more for the students as members of the

university, rather than just economic aspects like many private universities do. Additionally, the

curriculum of the university is very broad since UNA is divided into several colleges; some of them

are:

Centro de Estudios Generales

Centro de Investigación y Docencia en Educación

Centro Investigación, Docencia y Extensión Artística (CIDEA)

Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales

Facultad de Ciencias Sociales

Facultad de Filosofía y Letras

Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud

Facultad de Tierra y Mar

Students who decided to study in this university can choose between the careers that every of

those colleges offer since those have vast careers to choose from. This decision is not easy for

young people, so they should start thinking about it before entering this process.

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Services for students

UNA also has several services for the students. Scholarships are one of the services that

students with economic needs may take advantage of. The process for obtaining a scholarship has

several steps that should be taken into account; however, at the end students who were accepted

in this method will get more advantages when studying in this institution.

In addition, there are some medical benefits for students; if they have scholarships it will be for

free, but if they were not able to get it, the price will be cheaper compared to private clinics.

Moreover, the amount of money UNA’s students have to pay every semester is very low

contrasted with some other universities. In the bachelor’s degree students have to pay ₡9.486 per

credit, and this university has the advantage that the maximum of credits that a student has to pay

per cycle is 12, so it means that the most that a student has to pay is ₡113.832 every 6 months. In

contrast, in a private university the cost of the credits goes from ₡43.000 up to ₡71.100. It means

that UNA is quite cheaper compared with private universities.

This and some other factors move people to choose the UNA to start with their studies. If you

are thinking on joining UNA, it will be a great decision in your life. Do not forget that studying the

career you love, will open you many “doors” in your life. You can find more information about this

university at http://www.una.ac.cr/

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Gallo Pinto Balls: A New Way of Having a Delicious Breakfast

By Jonathan Fernández Morales

Ingredients:

Gallo Pinto:

3 cups of cooked white rice

2 cups of drained cooked black or red

beans

1 medium chopped onion

2 minced garlic cloves

1 tsp. of ground cumin

1 ½ tsp. of salt

1 tsp. of fresh ground black pepper

1 tsp. of “ Salsa Lizano” (optional)

A spring of fresh cilantro

Dough balls:

A bag of dough (250/500 g.)

1 cup of warm water

Procedure for the Gallo Pinto:

First, heat the oil in a large frying pan at medium heat.

Second, add the chopped onion and garlic, and fry them until these turn into a golden color.

Third, add the rest of the ingredients including the “Salsa Lizano.”

Next, stir the whole mixture consistently until it dries.

Later, sprinkle the salt and pepper over the mixture to flavor it.

Finally, garnish with some chopped cilantro and leave the mixture over low heat during 3

minutes.

Procedure for the dough balls:

First, put the dough, salt, and warm water in a pot.

Second, knead the dough for 2 minutes until it becomes solid.

Third, form balls by rolling the dough.

Next, take each dough ball and press it with both hands until forming a tortilla.

Then, once the tortilla is formed, add up 2 teaspoons of the gallo pinto mixture in the center of

the dough and close it forming a ball.

Finally, fry the balls in a skillet on deep-fry during 4 minutes. Repeat the process with the rest

of the dough and gallo pinto.

Enjoy this delicious recipe in your breakfast or as a snack for the parties with your family or friends.

Eat by joining these balls with an exquisite Costa Rican cup of coffee.

Serving: 8 portions

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Recipe

If you are planning to have the most

spectacular date, check out this recipe and

do it. Your boy or girl will be at your

knees!

Adapted from: www.vivianaentucocina.com

Ranch Cannelloni

Ingredients

24 boiled cannelloni

Ranch–style Sauce

2 cups of milk

1 cup of light sour cream

1 cup of chicken stock

2 Tbsp. of corn flour

1 tsp. of salt

1 package of ranch-style tomato sauce (227 g)

Stuffing

2 Tbsp. of mushrooms’ cream

1 cup of chicken stock

1 Tbsp. of mustard

4 spoons of the ranch-style sauce

1 can (450 g) of mushrooms, cut into small pieces

2 boiled chicken breasts cut into thin strips

1 cup of grated mozzarella cheese

Preparation

1. First, blend the milk, sour cream, chicken stock, corn flour, and salt. Be sure you

mix up all the ingredients fully, so that no lumps remain in the mixture.

2. Second, put this mixture into a pot, take it to the stove, and heat it on high flame.

Stir constantly until it starts boiling.

3. Third, add up the ranch-style tomato sauce, mix, and let it sit.

4. Then, for the stuffing, mix the mushroom cream with the chicken stock and heat it

up. Do not let this mixture cook completely because that is not the purpose, only heat

the mixture and let the ingredients merge.

5. After, add up the mustard, mushrooms, and chicken. Let these ingredients boil for

5 minutes, so that the flavors combine. Then, take the mixture away from heat and

add up ½ cup of the cheese and the ranch-style sauce. Next, let the mixture cool, so

that you do not burn your hands when filling up the cannelloni.

6. Later, fill up the cannelloni with the stuffing you prepared.

7. Following, pour a tablespoon of the ranch-style sauce at the bottom of a big

rectangular casserole dish.

8. Subsequently, place the already-full cannelloni in the casserole dish forming two

rows.

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Zucchini Delight

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

2 Zucchinis

4 hard-boiled eggs

1/4 kg of grated cheese (optional)

3 parsley leaves (optional)

4 tsp of Mayonnaise

Preparation:

First, boil the eggs and let them cool.

Second boil the Zucchinis until their texture is soft and easy to handle. Take

them out of water and let them dry. Then remove its seeds and proceed to cut

the zucchinis in long side halves.

Then take each half and cut it into three medium pieces.

Next, take away the shell of the eggs, and cut them into small squares.

After that, in a glass recipient mix the eggs with the mayonnaise, and fill the

zucchinis with this egg mixture.

You can add some grated cheese or parsley leaves to put them on the

zucchinis pieces, as a way of decorating them, as well as giving a delicious

flavor to your zucchinis.

Serving:

Finally serve the Zucchinis with lettuce leaves around them, also you can add

tomato, cucumber; or try to choose colorful vegetables to decorate your salad.

This will whet the appetite of your guests. Enjoy it!

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Sweet Plantain Dipped in Cinnamon

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

Three sweet plantains.

6 tsp. of cream cheese

2 tsp. of powder cinnamon

½ of salty cheese

Preparation:

First take 3 sweet plantains and take their peel off. Cut them in halves.

Second spread the cream cheese along the sweet plantain halves.

Then put the sweet plantain into the microwave and let them heat 5 minutes.

Next sprinkle the cinnamon powder and the grated cheese over the sweet plantain.

Finally serve the sweet plantain warm.

Enjoy it!

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Papaya’s Picadillo

Ingredients

1 big green papaya

500 grams of Ground beef

2 big red chopped peppers

2 chopped garlic

1 chopped onion

1 roll of chopped cilantro

3 tablespoons of oil

1 tablespoon of annatto

1 tablespoon of salt

Worcestershire Sauce to taste

Directions

1. Wash the papaya, peel it and take it out the seeds. Later, cook it in a pot with enough water for around 45 minutes until soft; you can try using a fork. Then, remove it, let it cool down and chop it finely.

2. Separately, in a hot pan, pour the 3 teaspoons of oil and fry the chopped pepper, garlic, onion and cilantro. Add the 500 grams of ground beef and season it with the teaspoon of annatto, the teaspoon of salt and the Worcestershire sauce, cook for around five minutes.

3. Later, add the chopped papaya to the pot, mix it well with the rest of the ingredients and cook everything them for 10 minutes.

4. Finally, serve and enjoy it.

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Is Charlie Harper Back?

“Two and Half Men” fans have

enjoyed seeing Ashton Kutcher in the

show after Charlie Sheen was fired.

But, the question is: Who is

better, Kutcher or Sheen?

This issue has brought different

opinions about the skills of both

actors. Some fans argue that the

show has not been the same since

Sheen left; and some others are

getting used to see the new young

protagonist as the main role.

This discussion has brought

another controversial question. Is

Charlie Sheen going to be back in

the show again? There are several

rumors confirming that Sheen is going

to be back in the show. In their

website, CBS announced that the

character “Charlie Harper” is going to

be back, but not as fans wish. This

time, Charlie will return; but as a

ghost, and surprisingly the person

who will play this character is the

Academy Award-winning actress

Kathy Bates.

Kathy Bates

will appear

occasionally

in “Two and

Half Men.”

Also, she will have the main character

role in “Law and Order,” another

series from Warner. This change will

surprise the fans of “Two and a Half

Men” and the result will be shown

after it will be released on April 30th.

In this episode Kathy, as a ghost, will

be visiting Charlie's brother “Alan”

(Jon Cryer), who'll suffer a slight heart

attack after Walden Schmidt (Ashton

Kutcher) tells him that he has to move

out of his house.

This new episode expects to

raise the ratings of the show. Also, it

will help CBS’ producers to decide if

the show will have a new season or it

will end in its 9th one.

Nevertheless, the show’s

audience will be the ones deciding the

future of Kathy in the show and how

long will the show last.

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To really love a woman To understand her - you gotta know her deep inside Hear every thought - see every dream N' give her wings - if she wants to fly Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms

You know you really love a woman

When you love a woman then tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman then tell her that she's the one 'cause she needs somebody to tell her that it's gonna last forever So tell me have you ever really

- really really ever loved a woman?

To really love a woman Let her hold you -

till you know how she needs to be touched You've gotta breathe her - really taste her Till you can feel her in your blood N' when you can see your unborn children in her eyes You know you really love a woman

When you love a woman then tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman then tell her that she's the one 'cause she needs somebody to tell her that you'll always be together So tell me have you ever really - really really ever loved a woman?

You got to give her some faith - hold her tight A little tenderness - you gotta treat her right She will be there for you, takin' good care of you

Ya really gotta love your woman...

Then when you find yourself lyin' helpless in her arms You know you really love a woman When you love a woman you tell her that she's really wanted When you love a woman you tell her that she's the one she needs somebody to tell her that it's gonna last forever So tell me have you ever really

- really really ever loved a woman?

Just tell me have you ever really,

really, really, ever loved a woman? Just tell me have you ever really, really, really, ever loved a woman?

A song to remember By Maria Gabriela Chavez Delgado

One day I was driving to Limón, listening to 99.5 radio station, the perfect

weather that embraces the tropical characteristics of this beautiful place such as

its warmness and freshness. Suddenly I listened to a melody that immediately

caught my attention. That song made my day, because its lyrics drove me to

another world, this melody relaxed me, and gave calm to my soul during the

trip. This magical song is called Have you ever really loved a woman?

performed by the singer Bryan Adams in his album Till I Die (1996). First time I

listened to the song, I did not pay attention to the lyrics, I like it because of its

music, but when I realized about the lyrics I found a treasure, because the

content of this song, reveals many truths that many men should know when

loving a woman. The privilege of loving a woman is one of the most beautiful arts that men can

experience through life. As the singer Bryan Adams intones in his wonderful

song, the willingness to enjoy that love for a woman, the dedication to explore

her, to feel her inside the heart, expresses the power that love can have on a

men`s life. This song expresses more than simply love; this is more than just

saying “I love you.” When somebody listens to the song, many feelings can show up from him/her,

such as peace, love or melancholy, but will depend on the audience. It´s lyrics

sensitivity makes the song moves smoothly through the sweetness of its

melody. The love for a woman should be valuable for men, because when a

woman is treated the way Bryan Adams expresses, men will find a little piece of

heaven in the earth.

Have you ever really love a woman?

Performed by Bryan Adams

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Fast New

Blessed with 10 Weeks of

Pregnancy

id you know that the businesswoman,

ex-“A Todo Dar,” and ex-“Destinos TV”

presenter Nadia Aldana is in the best

moment of her life?

Well, this 33 year-old beautiful woman recently

made public, together with her boyfriend Marco

Antonio Piñares, that she is going to be mother of

twins. Aldana found out she was pregnant on March

11th, so that she has only ten gestation weeks; however, she is already experiencing the undesired but

typical ailments of pregnancy. This pretty lady also expressed that she feels very nervous about her

first three pregnancy months, which she has not finished because those are said to be the most risky

ones, but she trusts God that her babies will be fine after this period.

Aldana said that all this issue about her pregnancy has been a surprise for her and her boyfriend

because she did want to be a mother, but she had not planned it yet, and she did not even thought

about having twins.

At least, she is accomplishing her goal and desire of having two babies. Regarding the ailments, she

said that she has not had vomiting, but a lot of nausea and tiredness, besides sensibility to odors.

This ex-model said that her pregnancy has made her mother to spoil her more than usual, the same as

her boyfriend, to whom she is already engaged and is planning to marry as soon as she feels better.

The only thing left to say is blessing to Nadia Aldana, her boyfriend and family, and of course to her

two new little treasures.

Adapted from: http: //www.nacion.com

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Winter Fashion

Are you healthy?

How old are you?

( A ) – 18

( B ) 18-30

( C ) 30-50

( D ) +60

Which is your gender?

( A ) Male

( B ) Female

How many hours per week do you

walk, go to the gym or make another

kind of exercise?

( A ) +5 hours

( B ) 3 – 4 hours

( C ) 0 – 2 hours

When you get home after

studying or working, what do you

eat?

( A ) A yogurt

( B ) A fruit

( C ) A snack and a soda

( D ) Whatever you find

What kind of food do you prefer?

( A ) Salads

( B ) Pizza

( C ) Both of them

How much time per day do you

spend on TV or Internet?

( A ) 1-2 hours

( B ) 3-5 hours

( C ) 6-8 hours

( D ) 8+hours

How often do you eat fast

food?

( A ) Never

( B ) Once per month

( C ) Four times per month

( D ) Almost every day

Do you smoke or use drugs?

( A ) Never

( B ) Sometimes

( C ) Always

Which of the following places

do you prefer?

( A ) Panevino

( B ) Vishnu

( C ) McDonalds

Do you think you are healthy?

( A ) I think I am good

( B ) Perhaps, I not sure

( C ) I am not healthy at all

Solutions: A. If most of your answers were A or B, you are a healthy person.

B. If most of your answers were C and in some cases D, you are not a healthy person. Try to look

for professional help to improve your health and the way you life. *Note: Questions 1 and 2 are not included as part of the results.

This is a quiz to find out how healthy you are. In questions 4, 5 and 9 you can mark more than one option.

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1. Pablo Alborán: Te he echado de menos

2. Calí & El Dandee: Yo te esperaré

3. Kelly Clarkson: Stronger (What doesn’t kill you)

4. Sean Paul: She doesn’t mind

5. Adele: Someone like you

6. Katy Perry: The one that got away

7. Jason Derulo. Breathing

8. Paulina Rubio: Boys will be boys

9. Flo Rida: Wild ones

10. Pitbull: International love

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