Re: [Geology2] The Haboobs of Arizona -the How's and Why's

Not only does the southwest have a strong Mexican and Spanish influence, there is also strong Native American influence.  I've had friends originally from the mid-west who knew how to pronounce Gila but not Havasu.  Gila is pronounced HE la and Havasu is pronounced just like it's spelled.  Makes for some very confused people.

 

Bre

 

In a message dated 10/13/2011 11:24:51 P.M. Central Daylight Time, HappyMoosePhoto@gmail.com writes:

 

Language defines the culture, giving insight into what the culture deals with the most.  27 words for snow in Aleut; the southwest has a very strong Mexican and Spanish influence, which stayed around after the former Europeans amassed here (a reversing trend now).

Learn the language, you learn the culture.

RIck

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From: Lin Kerns

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