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Interpol probes leaks in Mexico office (San Jose Mercury News)
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:32am PST
Interpol is sending a special investigative team to Mexico to determine whether sensitive information on criminals and terrorists was leaked to drug cartels, the agency said Wednesday.
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China, Peru reach free-trade pact
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:18am PST
(CNN) — Peru and China completed negotiations Wednesday on a free-trade agreement between the nations, increasing ties between some of the fastest growing economies in Asia and Latin America. The pact — signed in the Peruvian capital, Lima — will eventually eliminate tariffs on about 90 percent of goods traded between the two countries, according to China’s Ministry of Commerce. The deal was announced at a summit between Peruvian President Alan Garcia and his counterpart, Hu Jintao, the pres
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Speaking of busses…
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:14am PST
It just so happens that I have one! And before you start shouting “ZOMFG U HAZ A SHORT BUSSSSSZ!”no. This is a short bus. piss off. Ours is called a shorty. Theres a difference. Why a bus? Why not? Its the most economical way to get five dudes to the Coachella festival. or well, it would have been, if Coachella hadn’t been moved up two weeks smack dab in the middle of finals. Grrr. So now the plan is to drive to mexico, along the coast. We’ll spend our days surfing and outdrinking cali
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What America Owes Mexico (Pravda)
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:12am PST
As an American, let me say that the United States owes much to Mexico. In the 19th century the United States, which was experiencing great industrial, technological and economic growth , sought to expand to the Pacific Ocean. But, there was one big problem. Mexico was in the way.
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World's Most Deadliest Prisons
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:10am PST
La Sabaneta Prison (Venezuela)- Venezuela is known for its brutal prisons,where violence is a daily occurrence,and inmates are at the mercy of disease outbreaks,underpaid staff,little medical services, and insufficient food and care.La Sabaneta is the worst of the worst,a place where cholera outbreaks have wiped out 700 inmates..more at 13above.com
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FIDEL LOVES 'CHE' (New York Post)
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:08am PST
IF there was any question as to whether Steven Soderbergh's "Che" portrays the Marxist revolutionary as a hero, the four-hour movie will be shown next month in Cuba at Havana's New Latin American Film Festival. Event president Alfredo Guevara said...
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Periodico Diario Las Americas - Noticias y finanzas para Hispanos en Miami y America Latina
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:05am PST by lichtung
Periodico Diario Las Americas - Noticias y finanzas para Hispanos en Miami y America Latina
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Enjoy A Budget Vacation In Los Cabos
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:03am PST
by Jennifer King You will save your hard earned dollars on your Cabo San Lucas vacation by staying at a cheap Los Cabos hotel. Even though these hotels are a bargain to spend your vacation in they won’t let you down with their service. They are some of the best rated Los Cabos accommodation according to Trip Advisor. These hotels in Cabo San Lucas not only save your money on your accommodation, but they save your money on your cab fares as well. These Baja Peninsula hotels are right in the hea
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How are weddings in Latin America?
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:00am PST
Many things are said about weddings in Spanish bodas, matrimonios o casamientos in Latin America; however, I don’t think they are very different, in fact I’d say they are very somber and similar to those in Europe or the States. In brief: church, white dress, rings, rice on the way out of the church. What we should mention is that in some cases the guests are more numerous than planned. Even when the guest list is pretty long due to the fact that families in Latin America are big, some people
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American Indians
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 1:00am PST
Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial - Spectacularly colorful dress of the Aztec Indians from Mexico as seen during annual parade in Gallup, New Mexico - Postcard published by Petley Studios, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Color photo courtesy Santa Fe Railway - 1950's. War Dance at Indian City, U.S.A. in the heart of Oklahoma, Home of the Red Man - Postcard published by Baxter Lane, Amarillo, Texas - 1950's. Henry Ray Lambert - Cherokee Indian - Cherokee Indian Reservation, North Carolina. On the edge of -
Living in Mexico: Why It’s Becoming More Popular with Americans Posted By : Rosana Hart
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:52am PST
Living in Mexico: Why It’s Becoming More Popular with Americans Posted By : Rosana Hart Americans and Canadians in droves are discovering that living in Mexico has a lot of appeal. Some are snowbirds, here for about half the year, but many people have become “expats,” or people who live outside their own country. While visiting grandchildren and doing some shopping may take these expats north frequently, they consider Mexico as their place of residence. Why You Should Choose an All Inclusive
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Chile industry seeks tax incentive for farmers (San Francisco Chronicle)
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:51am PST
Chile industry officials are turning up the heat on state government to help secure the future of New Mexico's signature crop. The New Mexico Chile Association is proposing that farmers receive a $200 tax incentive for each registered acre of chile they grow....
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Texas man who has Alzheimer's found in Mexico (Dallas Morning News)
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:51am PST
VICTORIA, Texas – A man who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease wandered into Mexico twice before he was found about 400 miles from the Texas border Sunday, officials said.
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Setlist Travis at Campo Fútbol USB, Caracas, Venezuela
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:50am PST
Travis Setlist, Videos & Lyrics:Selfish JeanWriting To Reach YouJ SmithSomething AnythingLong Way DownRe-OffenderMore ...
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England spoil Chile's party (FIFA)
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:42am PST
Mo Marley's English broke the hosts' hearts on an opening day of Chile 2008 that also witnessed entertaining wins for Nigeria and USA.
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George Clooney: Hoopin' and Troopin'
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:42am PST
Sporting noticeably longer locks and a full mustache, is George Clooney dropping movie-star glam for basketball hoop slams? The usually-sleek George was snapped looking military-rugged on the set of his new movie 'Men Who Stare at Goats' in Roswell, where he enjoyed shooting hoops at the New Mexico Military Institute. The dunkin’ hunk plays a self-proclaimed, former U.S. military psychic in the film, which is based on a book by Jon Ronson. 'Men Who Stare at Goats' is tentatively set for release
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The ultimate gift! An eight-year-old donates his entire birthday saving to Food For The Poor
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:31am PST
PENSACOLA, FL (MetroCatholic) – Parents in Pensacola were surprised when their eight-year-old son, Pierce, casually walked into the kitchen and announced how he planned to use his birthday money. Pierce said he wanted to donate his entire birthday savings to benefit the people of Haiti through Food For The Poor. “It was a no-brainer for him,” said Angela, the boy’s mother. “When you do not think your children are listening, they are not only listening, but they are learning by your example.” -
Illinois CPA Society Names 2008 Women to Watch
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:31am PST
The Illinois CPA Society has named the recipients of their fourth annual “Women to Watch” award which recognizes notable contributions to the accounting profession, their organizations, and the development of women as leaders. Based on nominations made by their peers from throughout the state, the Illinois CPA Society’s Women’s Executive Committee and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Work/Life and Women’s Initiative Executive Committee selected the following five leaders as t -
COHA: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to Embark on a Highly Revealing Latin American Journey Sure to Give Washington Heartburn
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:29am PST
After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima on November 21-22, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev will embark on a short regional tour, where he will meet the leaders of Brazil, Venezuela and Cuba, for which Moscow is intensely motivated for different reasons.
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COHA: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to Embark on a Highly Revealing Latin American Journey Sure to Give Washington Heartburn
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:29am PST
After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima on November 21-22, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev will embark on a short regional tour, where he will meet the leaders of Brazil, Venezuela and Cuba, for which Moscow is intensely motivated for different reasons.
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COHA: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to Embark on a Highly Revealing Latin American Journey Sure to Give Washington Heartburn
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:29am PST
After attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima on November 21-22, Russian president Dmitry Medvedev will embark on a short regional tour, where he will meet the leaders of Brazil, Venezuela and Cuba, for which Moscow is intensely motivated for different reasons.
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CenterPoint-KCS center combines rail, highway access
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:27am PST
CenterPoint-KCS center combines rail, highway access Kansas City BizJournal | Kansas City Southern Railway’s main line extends all the way from Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico (which is a deep-sea port at the Pacific Ocean) to the intermodal center in Kansas City. No Comments
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Chile industry seeks tax incentive for farmers (AP via Yahoo! News)
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:23am PST
Chile industry officials are turning up the heat on state government to help secure the future of New Mexico's signature crop.
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Government woes threaten to deepen economic crisis
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:23am PST
The headlines are everywhere. The state of New Mexico has frozen hiring and taken other measures to cut $200 million from the current fiscal-year budget to avoid a deficit. The Albuquerque mayor is leaving 140 jobs unfilled to trim $20 million from the city’s budget. The Gadsden Independent School District in southern New Mexico is shifting its use of $3.9 million in state funds — a stopgap measure to avoid immediately firing 98 employees and making other cuts. But Gadsden still has to figure -
Compassion Internship 2009
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:20am PST
Compassion Internship 2009 Written by: Web Team Are you a college student that wants to do something meaningful with your summer? Are you looking for more than a job? Something with purpose? Well, look no further. The Compassion International Summer Internship Program is back! Come help us release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. What you need to know You must have at least a 3.3 GPA and 60 hours of earned credit. The internship begins May 25, 2009 and ends July 31, 2009. A tot
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al-Qaeda Message for Obama
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:20am PST
Ayman Zawahiri, al-Qaeda’s number two man, sent a message to Obama and its not full of love for The One. Read about it below, see transcripts, photos and the video. al-Qaeda Message to Obama al-Qaeda is not showing the love for Barack Obama. Its pretty disappointing seeing as how the Obama administration would bring about world peace. So far, it seems that world peace might be slightly out of his grasp for the moment anyway. He might have to work a little harder at it than merely being elect -
Mobile Parking Launched in US by Estonians
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:13am PST
Estonian NOW! Innovations and US start-up StreetSmart Technology launched a new and innovative mobile parking service in city of Decatur near Atlanta, Georgia. From 20th of October, the citizens of Decatur are having an unique opportunity to pay for parking by using their mobile phones, while the parking lot is being monitored by detectors inside the blacktop. The parking meter receives information about the payment and will then activate just as if coins would be used. The solution makes con
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A Heroic Fight, A Shocking Conclusion, Watch it here...
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:13am PST
Why do I hold on, so long and so tightly to sports that have fade from past glory? Thoroughbred Horse Racing once the sport of king, now reduced to peasants and scallywags. Stickball raises my blood pressure but competitively speaking is limited to those under twelve. And... read more -
George Clooney: Hoopin' and Troopin'
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:13am PST
Sporting noticeably longer locks and a full mustache, is George Clooney dropping movie-star glam for basketball hoop slams? The usually-sleek George was snapped looking military-rugged on the set of his new movie 'Men Who Stare at Goats' in Roswell, where he enjoyed shooting hoops at the New Mexico Military Institute. The dunkin’ hunk plays a self-proclaimed, former U.S. military psychic in the film, which is based on a book by Jon Ronson. 'Men Who Stare at Goats' is tentatively set for rel
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World's Most Deadliest Prisons
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:09am PST
Bang Kwang Prison : (Thailand)- Known as the “Bangkok Hilton”, Bang Kwang is understaffed, overcrowded, and filled with inmates who struggle with insanity as they spend the first months of their sentences chained in leg irons. The Thai culture doesn’t believe in coddling prisoners, and, in the words of Director of Prison Khun Nattee, “Thai prisons are tough…you don’t want to be in Bang Kwang.” Poor medical care is standard at this prison, with sick inmates shackled to their beds as they wait for
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New bill restricts energy exploration in the US
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:06am PST
New bill restricts energy exploration in the USBill would result in a huge expansion in government ownership of land in the US and restrict access to energy and limit economic opportunity at a time when the nation should be increasing domestic supplyCommentary by Paul DriessenClimate change taxes create 'fuel-poverty' in UKFollowing Britain's lead, the Environmental Protection Agency is preparing regulations that would micromanage every aspect of the US energy system and economyCommentary by New
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New bill restricts energy exploration in the US
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:06am PST
New bill restricts energy exploration in the USBill would result in a huge expansion in government ownership of land in the US and restrict access to energy and limit economic opportunity at a time when the nation should be increasing domestic supplyCommentary by Paul DriessenClimate change taxes create 'fuel-poverty' in UKFollowing Britain's lead, the Environmental Protection Agency is preparing regulations that would micromanage every aspect of the US energy system and economyCommentary by New
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New bill restricts energy exploration in the US
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:06am PST
New bill restricts energy exploration in the USBill would result in a huge expansion in government ownership of land in the US and restrict access to energy and limit economic opportunity at a time when the nation should be increasing domestic supplyCommentary by Paul DriessenClimate change taxes create 'fuel-poverty' in UKFollowing Britain's lead, the Environmental Protection Agency is preparing regulations that would micromanage every aspect of the US energy system and economyCommentary by New -
New Mexico’s improbable dragon slayer
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:04am PST
Karen Giannini narrowly defeated State Rep. Justine Fox-Young. ALBUQUERQUE—Nobody thought Karen Giannini was going to win. Not local political junkies (like us at NMI) watching tight races on election night; not her new Democratic colleagues in the state House of Representatives; and certainly not her incumbent opponent, Rep. Justine Fox-Young, who was sitting in what everyone considered a safe Republican seat. But somehow this Air Force veteran and divorced mother of three defied all odds
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four pieces of randomness
Posted: November 20th, 2008, 12:00am PST
a small handful of things that didn’t seem to warrant full, individual posts… i really like facebook, and use it all the time. and i have a pretty good amount of “friends”, mostly due to my job. in fact, since latin america seems to have caught on to facebook, and i travel to our ys conventions in argentina and guatemala most years, i have a bunch of spanish-speaking fb “friends” with whom i cannot even communicate, other than the occasional “hola!” on a normal day, i get 2 - 5 friend requests
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Crime Prevention Council report #2: Drug-trend surprises
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:57pm PST
Some of these factoids might surprise you; they surprised us, when we heard the infobursts presented by the featured guest at last night’s West Seattle Crime Prevention Council meeting, Steve Freng, who is a manager for the Northwest HIDTA (pronounced HIGH-tuh - High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area). Read on for those infobursts, in bullet-point form: *HIDTA is the name for various regions around the US identified as “critical centers of drug production, manufacturing, importing, distributing,
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Honduras, Mexico through, Jamaica ousted in FIFA World Cup qualifying (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:51pm PST
Honduras defeated Mexico 1-0 with the help of an own goal on a waterlogged field to advance in 2010 South Africa World Cup qualifying at the expense of Jamaica.
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The odds are 1 in 14 million
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:39pm PST
Wow, this Kiva world is small. The other day, while I was attending a United States Presidential election-day event with a good portion of the other expats in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, I noticed a woman just as teary-eyed as me as the results rolled in for President Elect Barak Obama. Both overwhelmed with emotion, we gave each other a hug out of pure joy. Then we just started talking, launching into a familiar round of questions you ask when you live or travel abroad. Kiva Fellows at the Forei
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Mexico advances in World Cup qualifying despite 1-0 loss in Honduras (Los Angeles Times)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:35pm PST
Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson's team gets through on goal differential. The U.S. beats Guatemala, 2-0. Mexico scraped through to the final round of World Cup qualifying on Wednesday night despite a 1-0 loss in Honduras that is certain to put Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson under even closer scrutiny.
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Baja Volkswagen Touareg TDI Unveiled
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:27pm PST
The countdown to what is arguably the world's most unusual rally is running: On 21 November 2008, Volkswagen will start to the Baja 1000 in Mexico with a specially designed Touareg TDI for the first time. Today, Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board for Technical Development of Volkswagen, unveiled the spectacular prototype for the race at the LA Auto Show in Los Angeles. "We're extending our motorsport activities in North America by a pillar in off-road sport this way," says Volkswagen Moto
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Greylock Preps Africa, Latin America Credit Funds
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:25pm PST
New York-based Greylock Capital Management readying a pair of emerging markets high-yield debt funds as it weathers the economic storm. The $500 million firm is marketing its Africa Opportunity and Latin American Opportunity funds, looking to hold a soft close of between $50 million to $100 million for both private equity vehicles in the first quarter of 2009. read more
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Mexico vs honduras
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:20pm PST
The following November 19, Mexico will play their last match of CONCACAF third. 2010 - Round 10: Venezuela vs. Ecuador. Qualifiers 2010 - Round 10:.
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Royals shaken and stirred at Bond premiere
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:19pm PST
Princes William and Harry joined James Bond actor Daniel Craig and a host of other stars on the red carpet at the world premiere of new 007 film "Quantum of Solace" in London Wednesday. Craig, 40, who received the biggest cheer of the night from hundreds of excited fans, was dressed in black tie but had his arm in a sling after an operation on a shoulder which he hurt doing stunts for the film. He was joined by Oscar-winning actress Dame Judi Dench -- no-nonsense spymaster "M" in the film -- p -
Today it is my birthday.
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:15pm PST
Over the past year I have connected with new friends and reconnected with old friends. I have been in relationships and am now single again for the first time in 11 years. I have developed an abundance of gratitude for the people in my life. I was diagnosed with ADHD and epilepsy in February of this year and have had more doctor appointments than I can count. I visited an ER once. The 12th anniversary of my father’s death passed. I have been to art shows and have been featured in an art
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"Rhythm and Passion" brings dance to NM (The Deming Headlight)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:15pm PST
SOCORRO — The Otero Dance Company brings you the most exciting in tango, salsa, and the dances of the Argentinean "gaucho," when it presents its show "Rhythm and Passion" at Macey Center on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7:30 p.m., in Socorro, N.M. The show, part of the New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series, is a key event in Socorro's Festival of the Cranes.
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On The HOT SEAT with BaseballdeWorld’s Marvin Moore
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:10pm PST
I first played email-tag with BaseballdeWorld founder and Chief Editor Marvin Moore early last spring. The reclusive, hermit-like former sports editor and Swiss national baseball team manager was a deeply private individual (who shunned baseball forums and message boards) who walked away from the game a decade ago determined to live a normal life. Moore was a standout prep baseball player at Seagoville High School near Dallas (Texas) where he hit .478 and was the team Offensive Player of the Y
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RINAT ‘MICHEL PROFESSIONAL’ GOALKEEPER GLOVES
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:06pm PST
RINAT ‘MICHEL PROFESSIONAL’ GOALKEEPER GLOVES This week, Footy Boots and The Goalkeeper Company head off to Mexico as one of the South American country’s favourite sons and Rinat bring out the ‘Michel Professional’ range. -
Ensenada Boaters Shore Leave - There’s More to Do at Ensenada Than Drink Free Beer at the Marinas
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:06pm PST
Ensenada Boaters Shore Leave - There’s More to Do at Ensenada Than Drink Free Beer at the Marinas By Patricia Rains Cruising boaters know that Ensenada provides more than just free beer. I frequently sail boats (power and sail) to Ensenada, Baja, Mexico, and I’ve always found lots of cheap, fun and interesting adventures - from red-hot sportfishing to tranquil spa treatments, from sipping local wine and tequila to watching a movie being filmed. Best part? It’s all in English. We recreational
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Nearly 20,000 evacuated in Cuba flooding
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:04pm PST
Heavy rains caused a river in eastern Cuba to overflow its banks, flooding highways and more than 2,000 homes, and leading authorities to evacuate nearly 20,000 people, state media said. Severe flooding was also reported yesterday in the neighboring Caribbean islands of Grenada and Jamaica. There were no immediate reports of deaths on any of the three islands. The flooding was especially pronounced in Cuba’s eastern province of Holguin, where heavy rains caused the Rio Grande river to
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Thinking About Sailboat Charters? Here Are Some Things To Look Forward To!
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 11:03pm PST
Thinking About Sailboat Charters? Here Are Some Things To Look Forward To! By Chris Wethered The possibilities and advantages of sailboat charters are many. This article outlines a few. You have multi starting points for example. Granted you need certificates or be an experienced skipper. But then you wouldn’t go anywhere near a sailing holiday if you didn’t know what you were doing. The great characteristic about sailing is that you can get qualified to a fair standard and then go charterin -
Where To Go Sailing This Spring - Some Old Favorites and a New Guest Dock
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:58pm PST
Where To Go Sailing This Spring - Some Old Favorites and a New Guest Dock By Drew Harper The winter doldrums are past, giving way to the fresh breeze and wildflower covered headlands that signals some of the best sailing this planet sees. The only new guest dock to sail to this year is oddly, here in San Francisco. As part of the rebuild of Piers 1 and 3, a guest dock was added, YES a guest dock. Purely for the use of transient vessels. Located on the North side of the final ferry landing a
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re: "C stands for Culture – and America Centers"
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:51pm PST
Patricia H. Kushlis at Whirled View ("A Look at World Politics & Most Everything Else") is dreaming the (not-so) impossible dream. Money quote(s): "Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the new administration put the Cs back in public diplomacy or better yet, just plain old traditional diplomacy. Since the end of the Cold War, the US government has largely ignored the immense, but unquantifiable, power of culture in America’s image building abroad." One way you can tell the professionals from th -
Al-Qaeda is not the only threat
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:41pm PST
John Sullivan, the co-founder of the Los Angeles Terrorism Early Warning group and lieutenant with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, focusing on emerging threats, reminds us that Al-Qaeda is not the only threat. As such, public diplomacy and strategic communication planning that focuses only on Al-Qaeda is too limiting. From Danger Room: While the public and media are occupied with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the potential conflict with Iran, the downward spiral in Pakistan, and a glo
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Kasparov: Obama Should Look Critically at Russia
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:33pm PST
In his latest editorial for the Wall Street Journal newspaper, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov advises that US President-elect Barack Obama take a close look at the record of Russia’s leaders, standing up for democratic values and the Russian people. – November 20, 2008 Garry Kasparov Obama Should Look Into Putin’s Record, Not His Eyes The U.S. has the chance for a fresh start on Russia relations. Even as Barack Obama faces front-page issues like Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan, he
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Russia shows it can play in US backyard
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:31pm PST
Russia shows it can play in US backyard Dmitry Medvedev will begin a tour of Latin America in a move that experts say is motivated primarily by Moscow’s desire to show it can meddle in a traditional US sphere of influence
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UNDP: 2009 to be "very hard year" for Latin America (People's Daily)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:30pm PST
The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean will face "a very hard year" in 2009, a United Nations Development Program (UNDP) official said Wednesday. "The main factors that will affect the economy in this region are the high prices of food and power, the financial crisis and the climate change," Rebeca Grynspan, the UNDP director for Latin America and the Caribbean, told a press conference ...
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2008 National Book Award Winners Announced
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:28pm PST
The National Book Award Winners were announced today. Fiction Winner: Shadow Country by Peter Matthiessen Finalists: The Lazarus Project by Aleksandar Hemon Telex from Cuba by Rachel Kushner Home by Marilynne Robinson The End by Savatore Scibona Non-Fiction WINNER: The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed Finalists: This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War by Drew Gilpin Faust The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How the War on Terr
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Mama on the Move - Aruba Safari Jeep Adventure
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:27pm PST
Our group of visiting journalists left the cushy confines of the Aruba Marriott Resort to explore the island a bit with De Palm Tours and its “Aruba Safari Jeep Adventure,” topped off with lunch at the Balashi Beer Garden. Here, in honor of THursday, are THirteen THings I learned today: In front of the De Palm Tours Land Rover. 1. The bulk of American tourists who visit Aruba every year are from New York and New Jersey. 2. Aruba, less than 20 miles from Venezuela, has a dry climate and its l
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Chavez discusses A's busy offseason (Major League Baseball)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:18pm PST
Chavez discusses A's busy offseason
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This Date in MSTory
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 10:01pm PST
BORN TODAY 1894: CHARLES ALTHOUSE, who did the sound for episode 417- CRASH OF THE MOONS, three episodes of TV’s “Rocky Jones, Space Ranger.” 1909: PIERO GHERARDI, who did the costumes for the movie in the episode 1013- DIABOLIK. 1929: JERRY HARDIN, who portrayed the desk sergeant in episode 512- MITCHELL. 1931: AARON HERNAN, who portrayed Nicias in episode 703- DEATHSTALKER AND THE WARRIORS FROM HELL. 1946: DUANE ALLMAN, member of the band The Birdwatchers which appeared in episode 207- W
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Thousands of supporters of Nicaragua's leftist ruling party armed with rocks tried to block an opposition march on the capital to protest alleged vote
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 9:49pm PST
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A supporter of the ruling Sandinista National Liberation Front party, FSLN, fires a homemade mortar against opposition supporters, not in picture, during a demonstration in Managua, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008. Two police officers and three civilians were reported injured after clashes between supporters of the FSLN and opposition supporters over the Nov. 9 municipal elections. The sticker on the mortar reads in Spanish "FSLM, let's go for more victories." (AP Photo/Esteban
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Mexico, Honduras, Trinidad advance in CONCACAF qualifying (Canadian Press via Yahoo! News)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 9:32pm PST
MEXICO CITY - Honduras, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago claimed the last three berths on Wednesday for next year's final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.
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Peru-China free trade talks complete - International Herald Tribune
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 9:26pm PST
He made the announcement Wednesday with Chinese President Hu Jintao at his side. It is China's second free trade pact with a Latin America country. The first was a 2005 agreement with Chile. Hu arrived early in Peru for a 21-nation summit this ...
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VICTORY in IRAQ DAY, Nov. 22, 2008 - THE WAR IS WON!!!
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 9:23pm PST
VICTORY in Iraq Day, November 22, 2008 THE WAR IS WON... OUR TROOPS HAVE ACHIEVED VICTORY!!! CELEBRATE Victory in Iraq Day November 22, 2008 We won. The Iraq War is over. I declare November 22, 2008 to be "Victory in Iraq Day." (Hereafter known as "VI Day.") By every measure, The United States and coalition forces have conclusively defeated all enemies in Iraq, pacified the country, deposed the previous regime, successfully helped to establish a
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El Sabor Amargo del Cacao Fino par María Quiroga Álvarez (Livre) dans Libros de consulta
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 9:14pm PST by acorrer
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El Sabor Amargo del Cacao Fino par María Quiroga Álvarez (Livre) dans Libros de consulta
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MICROCAPITAL STORY: Fransabank SAL and Ameen Launch New Microfinance Partnership to Provide Microfinance to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Lebanon’s Jbeil Region
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 9:09pm PST
On November 7, Fransabank SAL, an international commercial bank active primarily in the Middle East, and Ameen, a Lebanese microfinance institution (MFI), created a new microfinance partnership to help small businesses in the Jbeil region of Lebanon. The program will enable owners of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their businesses by providing them with loans that range from USD 337 (LBP 500,000) to USD 2,023 (LBP 3,000,000) with credit facilities ranging from six months to 18 m
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Series 'cuts' for semester
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 9:00pm PST
Series 'cuts' for semester Photo Credit:COURTESY MCT The Latin American film series recently concluded for the Fall 2008 semester. Nicanor Dominguez, a professor with the History Department describes the Latin American Film series as a "coordinated effort of a group of faculty from different departments at BSU to show films and generate discussion and interest among students and community members about Latin America. … 0 Comments
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China, Cuba hold landmark summit (The New Sabah Times)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:58pm PST
HAVANA : China’s President Hu Jintao on Wednesday was to wrap up a landmark visit to Cuba where he brought millions of dollars in aid and promises of closer trade ties.
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While Listening To… Rah Rah - Going Steady
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:50pm PST
This evening I threw on a couple albums to keep me entertained as I finished up some work. I figured a few of them for good candidates to provide a song of the week that I could post when the day-job was finished. Little did I know what I was getting myself into, as Rah Rah’s Going Steady was among those chosen and there was no way the Regina band’s highly enjoyable debut was going to settle for a simple one-song post. Diverse, melodic and engaging throughout, it became very clear to me as eac
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Center For the Study of the Americas (CENSA)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:48pm PST by jackstephens
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Center For the Study of the Americas (CENSA)
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PMS Kathleen Parker Gets Oogedy-Boogedy On God
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:44pm PST
"Kathleen Parker's Problem" by Bill Donohue of the Catholic League sums up the wrath from many toward Kathleen Parker due to her denigration of people of faith in her piece "Giving Up On God" in November 19, 2008 Washington Post: “In one of the most infamous articles ever written about people of faith, Michael Weisskopf called evangelicals ‘largely poor, uneducated and easy to command.’ He wrote that in the Washington Post in 1993. Fast forward 15 years to the Internet site of the same newsp -
And the NBA Champs are ...
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:44pm PST
2008 National Book Award for Fiction: Winner: Peter Matthiessen, Shadow Country (Modern Library) - Interview Nominees: Aleksandar Hemon, The Lazarus Project (Riverhead) Rachel Kushner, Telex from Cuba (Scribner) Marilynne Robinson, Home (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) Salvatore Scibona, The End (Graywolf Press) 2008 National Book Award for Nonfiction: Winner: Annette Gordon-Reed, The Hemingses of Monticello: An American Family (W.W. Norton & Company) -Interview Nominees: Drew Gilp
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Nine-man Mexico lose but keep World Cup dream alive (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:40pm PST
Mexico stumbled into the final stage of the CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifiers on goal difference on Wednesday despite losing 1-0 to Honduras and having two players sent off. -
Honduras tops Mexico in Cup qualifier on own-goal (Sports Illustrated)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:30pm PST
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) -- Honduras defeated Mexico 1-0 with an own-goal on Wednesday and both teams advanced to next year's final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.
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Grad student works to bring filtered water to Latin America (Baylor Lariat)
Posted: November 19th, 2008, 8:16pm PST
After spending his childhood in Latin America, Nathan Griswell knew that he wanted to do something to give back to that community. His giving back comes in the form of research that will lead to innovative, environmentally friendly techniques to filter water.
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