* World News Quick Take Oct 12, 2009
COLOMBIA Guerilla escapes, flees. The global police agency Interpol said on Saturday it issued a top red notice in a bid to capture a leading Colombian guerilla thought to have fled to Venezuela this week after escaping from prison. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Peru prepared for spoiler's role against Argentina Oct 9, 2009
Also on Saturday, Chile visits Colombia, Ecuador hosts Uruguay and Paraguay travels to Venezuela. On Sunday, Brazil plays at Bolivia, with the final five qualifiers set for Wednesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Cle Elum couple travels to Colombia to train South American firefighters Oct 7, 2009
This month they ll be part of an eight-member Puget Sound area team, volunteers with the nonprofit Outreach Emergency Services Program (OESP), who will travel to Jamundi, Colombia to teach South American firefighters how to save lives and property in the event of an emergency ... For the past five years, OESP has been bringing education, emergency equipment and supplies to Colombia ... While the team will head down to Colombia this month, it s still a question when the ambulance will arrive. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Census: Stay-at-home moms are not who you think Oct 6, 2009
For Bell, who grew up in Colombia, that was not the American dream. So when her son Nicholas was 4, she quit and became a stay-at-home mom. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
IMF takes on bigger role, seeks funds Oct 5, 2009
The IMF managing director said the fund's new Flexible Credit Line had provided important support to emerging-market economies amid the global economic crisis, with Mexico, Poland and Colombia signing up earlier this year. But the credit line, offered at a fee for access to the fund's reserves, is limited in scope and concerns only a certain category of countries, the former French Socialist finance minister said. (India Times)
Holland America Line's ms Rotterdam to Sail 30-Day South America Explorations in Spring/Fall 2010 and Winter/Spring 2011 Oct 3, 2009
cruise that visits 14 ports in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. The itinerary features a double transit of the Panama Canal on the way to and from Callao. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Making profits for a purpose Oct 2, 2009
He made a product-scouting trip to Peru and Colombia, where he gathered 80 or 90 ideas. He learned that the traditional quinoa plant, grown in the Andes, yielded a gluten-free grain alternative for people with celiac disease. (Boston Globe)
Serving Castro First Oct 1, 2009
Trade: Colombia got another brushoff Tuesday, when Commerce Secretary Gary Locke pronounced its free trade pact dead for the year because Washington is too busy with health care ... Speaking at the sidelines of a conference in Chile, Locke told Dow Jones: "It's pretty doubtful that the pact will be ratified this year, although the Obama administration is pushing forward with Colombia, Korea and Panama." ... Unions are behind Colombia's holdup. (Investors Business Daily)
Sexy on a budget Oct 1, 2009
For a more urbanbut also exoticexperience, head south to the capital of Colombia, Bogot, which some say is poised to become the next Buenos Aires. The culinary and nightlife scenes are flourishing, and in the historic city center, the recently reopened Museo del Oro showcases a 6,500-piece collection of pre-Columbian gold coins and other works of art. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Catch a Waive! Surfboards Ride Free on JetBlue Airways Between New York/JFK and Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Sep 26, 2009
Puerto Plata is one of 14 Caribbean and Latin American destinations currently served by JetBlue, including: Aruba; Bermuda; Cancun; Bogota, Colombia; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Nassau, Bahamas; San Jose, Costa Rica; St. Maarten; Aguadilla, Ponce and San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Santiago and Santo Domingo, D.R. JetBlue is scheduled to begin new service to Barbados on Oct. 1; to Saint Lucia on October 26; and to Kingston, Jamaica on October 30. The NYSFF is a three-day event held Sept. 25-27 and includes... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hostage's video plea released in Colombia Sep 26, 2009
Colombian army Cpl. Pablo Emilio Moncayo has been held for nearly 12 years. Captured by rebel Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) ... Moncayo urges Colombian President to work to free him and other hostages. (CNN -- World)
Girl's arrival completes mom's journey Sep 25, 2009
Intercountry adoption could take less than a year in Russia and Colombia, while it now takes up to three years in Haiti, DiFilipo said. A new law is on the table that will streamline and update the process, he said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
MSC Cruises' Fall Promotion Offers Complimentary Balcony Upgrade on Select Caribbean Cruises Sep 24, 2009
Baseball Greats Cruise featuring Bob Feller, Frank Howard, Cito Gaston, Stan Bahnsen and Bill Russell to the "Dazzling Dutch Caribbean & The Panama Canal" Southern Caribbean, calls at Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; and Playa del Carmen, Mexico; departs Nov. 20 ... Les DeMerle Big Band Cruise to the "Remarkable Rainforests & The Panama Canal," Panama, calls at Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tourists sentenced to small town hospitality Sep 24, 2009
"I left my heart in Kalona. Thirty years ago I was there for a year and have been bragging about it ever since then," e-mailed Lisa Querin from Apple Valley, CA. "My husband thinks I'm crazy, but there was no place like it. I saw your piece on CNN and called my husband, who did not understand, but I will always remember that place and it will have a special place in my heart. I will be there again someday." A Los Angles resident e-mailed, "I love what you guys are doing. I wish I were closer and... (Kalona News, IA)
Leading the way Sep 23, 2009
Jose Maria Figueres is a former President of Costa Rica, Juan Mayr is a former Environment Minister of Colombia and Marina Silva is a former Environment Minister of Brazil ... Are middle-income nations such as Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica and South Korea showing the way. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cuba's Mega–Rock Concert: A Win-Win for Juanes Sep 22, 2009
Colombian Singer Juanes at Peace Without Borders Concert - TIME ... Singer Juanes of Colombia performs during the concert for Peace Without Borders, featuring some 15 Latin-American, Spanish and Cuban performers, at the Revolution Square in Havana, Cuba, on Sept. 20, 2009 Sven Creutzmann / Mambo Photo / Getty ... At the end of his internationally televised concert in Havana's Revolution Plaza on Sunday, Sept. 20, Colombian rock superstar Juanes looked out at a crowd of more than 1 million and... (Time.com)
In Havana, Singer Harry Belafonte wants more from Obama to improve US-Cuba relations Sep 19, 2009
Belafonte said he planned to attend Sunday's controversial mega-concert by Colombian rocker Juanes and others ... "I'm absolutely delighted that the young artist from Colombia wanted this and took the game this far in spite of all the threats," Belafonte said. (FOX61, CT)
Cuba gears up for mega-concert Sep 19, 2009
The first concert in March 2008 drew tens of thousands to the border between Venezuela and Colombia when tensions between the two countries were high over a Colombian commando raid into neighboring Ecuador to kill a leading rebel commander ... The Colombian star has received death threats on his Twitter page, and police in Key Biscayne, Fla. (MSNBC -- Music)
The great Cuba debate: A case for and against the embargo Sep 19, 2009
They harbor terrorists from the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces) in Colombia. They have harbored terrorists from the PLO (Palenstine Liberation Organization). (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Travel mishaps with silver linings Sep 16, 2009
She took a four-month leave from her life and career in Seattle, Washington, to explore -- many miles away in Colombia and Panama -- a relationship with a man she'd fallen madly in love with ... "When we got to Cartagena [in Colombia], it was all downhill from there.". (CNN)
Global crisis led to record number of reforms: World Bank Sep 10, 2009
Other countries that have adopted significant reforms over the year included Egypt, Colombia, the United Arab Emirates, Rwanda and Belarus. Read business stories in. (India Times)
It's time to spruce up your resume Sep 9, 2009
The other nations in the top ten list include Colombia, Peru, China, Australia, Singapore, Costa Rica, Canada and Taiwan. Although US reported a weaker NEO as compared to last quarter, the survey also said that that more employers in the US are hoping to hold on to the current staff in the coming quarter. (India Times)
Costly coffee gets few takers abroad Sep 8, 2009
Exports have not only fallen in India but also in Colombia and Guatemala where shipments were down by 22. 6% and 6. (India Times)
Coffee exports dip 14.28 pc Sep 7, 2009
Exports have not only fallen in India but also in Colombia and Guatemala where shipments were down by 22. 56 per cent and 6. (India Times)
* The meltdown on Greenland Sep 6, 2009
Several years ago Meredith Nettles, a seismologist from Colombia University, and two colleagues made a remarkable discovery: They identified a completely new kind of earthquake. These quakes were substantial X measuring magnitude 5 X but had been invisible because they did not show up on seismographs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Travelin down the road like a rollin stone Sep 5, 2009
JOSEF, The president of Colombia listens ... For this particular evening, however, I am delving into a supply of Colombian rum provided by a kindly Colombian friend, and I plan to ply my lovely bride with a mojito or two. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Costa Rica and Colombia Cruise from $299 Sep 5, 2009
There are some amazing cruise deals to be had like this 8-night Royal Caribbean voyage that brings passengers to exotic ports of call in Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Caribbean ... Here, passengers can swim with dolphins, shop in the straw markets, or visit Jamaicas famous Dunns River Falls before sailing on to Santa Marta, Colombia, where visitors can hike through the jungle to La Ciudad Perdida Colombias lost city. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Holland America Line adds Hawaii cruises Sep 3, 2009
The 1,432-passenger ship ms Zaandam will sail five 14-day round-trip cruises from San Diego and one 15-day voyage from Vancouver, British Colombia, to San Diego. The sailings, which were announced Tuesday, will take place from October through December 2010. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Random Walk: On Apologies, Chavistas, Ethics, Michelle's Staff, Etc. Sep 3, 2009
And why do Obama and his Democrats refuse to approve the free trade agreement with Colombia - America's foremost friend south of the border, and an effective fighter of drug lords and chavista guerrillas. -- DOES Michelle Obama truly need a record-setting 20 - that's twenty - taxpayer-funded staffers, facilitators, and ladies-in-waiting to serve her every social need. (Townhall.com)
No. 22 USF Men's Soccer Welcomes UMKC Tuesday for 2009 Home Opener Sep 1, 2009
The country roll call features 27 players from the United States, three Dons from Sweden, and one each from Canada, Colombia, Holland, Jamaica and Japan. PLENTY OF BONUS SOCCER: Sometimes 90 minutes is not enough action for USF soccer. (Usfdons.com)
South American Summit Assails U.S.-Colombia Accord as Obama's Appeal Wanes Aug 29, 2009
South America Leaders Seek Obama Meeting on Colombia (Update3) - Bloomberg ... South America Leaders Seek Obama Meeting on Colombia (Update3) ... Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- South American leaders agreed to review of a military accord between the U.S. and Colombia today after some presidents said it would threaten the regions sovereignty. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Eco-friendly luxury hotel specials, from $130 Aug 29, 2009
Nestled at the base of Blackcomb Mountain in breathtaking British Colombia, the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has 550 elegantly furnished guestrooms and amenities that include an award-winning onsite spa and Audubon-certified golf course. From gondola rides to guided mountain biking and fishing excursions, guests can explore the resorts stunning alpine surroundings with an exciting range of seasonal activities. (MSNBC -- Travel)
South America Summit to Assail U.S.-Colombia Pact as Obama's Appeal Wanes Aug 28, 2009
South America Summit to Assail U.S.-Colombia Military Accord - Bloomberg ... South America Summit to Assail U.S.-Colombia Military Accord ... Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- South American leaders gather in Argentina today to vent criticism of a planned U.S. military buildup in Colombia, a move threatening to spoil President s bid to repair frayed ties with the region. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Honourable Minister And Mayors.....Why Colombia? Aug 27, 2009
I am writing this rejoinder with regards to the recent visit of Honourable Joe Gidisu, and the Mayors to Colombia to understudy a modern public transport system known as BRT. This is not wholly in direct response to the original intent of the Colombian trip, but more to some rather amateurish utterances from the honourable minister of Roads and Highways, with regard to shoddy construction work done by contractors in the Highway sector of our country ... I bet the representatives from... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Barbara Louise CarnefixAug. 27, 1913 - May 19, 2009 Aug 27, 2009
She was always there for important family events, even in her 90s weddings, graduations and recitals, wherever her daughters or grandchildren were living, New Jersey, California, Washington, Oregon, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Nevada, England and Colombia. . (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
15-night Panama Canal cruise from $899 Aug 26, 2009
On October 5, the ship docks in Cartagena, Colombia an ideal spot for snorkeling and scuba diving. And, before reaching its final destination of Fort Lauderdale, the Coral Princess also makes a stop in Aruba where passengers can bask on the white-sand beaches and swim in the warm azure waters. (MSNBC -- Travel)
SA kidnapping on the rise Aug 25, 2009
" Marshall notes that people tend to think that kidnapping is isolated to countries such as Colombia, but globally kidnapping is becoming an alternative source of income for criminals as banks, ATMs and transit vehicles heighten their security measures. According to South African police statistics, 2323 kidnappings were reported in 2007/2008 with a vast majority conducted in Gauteng. Marshall points out that this number may be higher as many incidents are not reported. "Kidnapping is not a... (iAfrica.com)
Juanes receives threats over Cuba concert Aug 21, 2009
The Grammy-winning Juanes, who is from Colombia, is known for his social activism. His first "Peace Without Borders" concert in March 2008 drew tens of thousands to the border between Venezuela and Colombia when tensions were high over a Colombian commando raid into neighboring Ecuador that killed a leading rebel commander. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
RIL plans to sell stakes in global exploration blocks Aug 18, 2009
According to RILs website, its international business comprises 11 blocks with acreage of about 80,000 square kilometres, three in Yemen, two each in Oman, Kurdistan and Colombia, one each in East Timor and Australia. RIL has signed production sharing contracts (PSC) for two oil blocks in Kurdistan and Yemen and Colombia and one in Oman and Australia. (India Times)
Hilary Duff brings her charity work to Colombia Aug 15, 2009
(AP Photo/William Fernando Martinez) Singer-actress Hilary Duff brought her Blessings in a Backpack program to Colombia Friday to distribute 3,000 knapsacks of food to poor children in a school district south of the capital city ... She was greeted by Bogota Mayor Samuel Moreno, whom Duff said gave her "an amazing invitation" to bring the program to Colombia ... Colombia is the third country to take on the program, said Duff, 21, who earned fame as the teenage character Lizzie McGuire in a... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Venezuela: Natural beauty for bold travelers Aug 13, 2009
Boats ferry passengers from Sanmariapo, a small port near Puerto Ayacucho the capital of Amazonas state to the border town of San Fernando de Atabapo, but traveling up the Orinoco River along the border with neighboring Colombia can be risky due to the presence of Marxist rebels in some of the areas on the Colombian side. VISA AND TRAVEL INFORMATION: See the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet for Venezuela at http://travel. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Iran-Venezuela ties worry US Aug 12, 2009
At the news of the expansion of the US military presence in neighboring Colombia - ostensibly for counter-narcotic purposes - Chavez called the US "the most aggressive nation in the history of humanity. US relations with Iran are even rockier. The US does not currently have diplomatic ties with Tehran - considering the Islamic Republic a state sponsor of terrorism and opposing its uranium-enrichment program. Obama has extended an invitation to Ahmadinejad to talk about Iran's nuclear program... (Asia Times Online)
National costume or showgirl shocker? Aug 12, 2009
National costume or showgirl shocker. Miss Australia Rachael Finch poses during the national costume event of the Miss Universe 2009 competition in Nassau Photo: AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Click to read:Obama, Calderon Meet at Mexico Summit Aug 10, 2009
Venezuelan Leader says Plan to Boost U.S. Troop Presence in Neighboring Colombia is a Growing "Threat". News in Pictures Scroll Left Scroll Right. (CBS News)
BAA passenger numbers stabilise Aug 10, 2009
Chavez slams Colombia 'incursion. Dozens killed by Iraq car bombs. (BBC News -- Business)
Taking the Pulse Aug 10, 2009
Page last updated at 17:32 GMT, Friday, 7 August 2009 18:32 UK. Singapore's shoppers change habits. (BBC News -- Business)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Aug 10, 2009
Chavez slams Colombia 'incursion. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
AP: Sanford Took Personal Trips on Plane Aug 10, 2009
COLUMBIA, S.C., Aug. 9, 2009. State-Funded Plane Used for Transportation to Hair, Dentist Appointments, Donor's Birthday Party, Records Show. (CBS News)
U.S. to pay millions to Afghan poppy farmers Aug 9, 2009
A similar plan in Colombia, begun in the late 1990s, has barely made a dent in the level of cocaine production, although the country began to stabilize in recent years as its U.S.-trained military adopted new strategies against armed insurgents and civil institutions were strengthened. Officials maintain that the new Afghan plan differs from unsuccessful "alternative" plans because it is an integral part of a military-development strategy that includes tens of thousands of U.S. troops to keep... (MSNBC -- International)
It's a dog's life in Sydney Aug 9, 2009
Grant Denyer with Bullet, one of 44 competitors at the World Dog games in Sydney. Photo: Danielle Smith. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* World News Quick Take Aug 8, 2009
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told his Colombian counterpart on Thursday that Bogotas decision to allow an increase in US troops in its country was a sovereign matter, Brazils foreign minister said. After a meeting between Lula and Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, Foreign Minister Celso Amorim told reporters Brazil had requested more transparency on the plan and suggested Colombia discuss it at the regional Unasur defense council on Monday ... Uribes plan to increase the number of... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Infosys bags Colombian bank deal Aug 7, 2009
BANGALORE: Bangalore-based software major Infosys Technologies Ltd and Bancolombia announced that Bancolombia, the largest universal bank in Colombia and among the top 500 banks globally, has selected Finacle Universal Banking Solution to power its operations in Colombia and its international subsidiaries. Bancolombia has a strong market share in the South American retail, corporate, credit cards, investment banking and housing loan sectors ... After concluding the merger with Conavi and... (India Times, India)
What kills terror? Politics & policing Aug 6, 2009
Among the successful examples given in the study are the arrest of members of terrorist groups as the Liberation Front of Quebec in Canada, and various black liberation or white supremacist groups in the USA. Cooption into the political process and giving up of arms was seen in the case of Renamo in Mozambique and the April 19 movement in Colombia. Only a small proportion 7%, to be precise was finished off by the use of force, as in the case of the Tupamaros in Peru which was wiped out... (India Times, India)
Drinkers face greater cancer risk Aug 6, 2009
Colombia a la mode 00004000. Red carpet watch around the globe. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
An undeserved hangover for family and friends Aug 6, 2009
ALMOST 30 per cent of Australians aged over 18 are adversely affected by the drinking of a close family member, boyfriend, girlfriend, colleague or friend, a new survey shows. And 73 per cent of adults report having been adversely affected by someone elses drinking in the past year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Penelope Cruz pregnant with Javier Bardem's baby: report Aug 6, 2009
Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz in a scene from Vicky Cristina Barcelona. August 6, 2009 - 9:21AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Vanishing Bolivian Glacier Ends Highest Ski Run, Threatens La Paz's Water Aug 6, 2009
Tuni, Condoriri and dozens of other Andean glaciers will melt away over the next 40 years at present rates, cutting back on water supplies to Bolivia as well as Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, said the engineer Alurralde. Mass Migrations. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Put Venezuela on the Terror List Aug 6, 2009
With regularity, new evidence emerges showing how the government of firebrand socialist Hugo Chavez aids one of the most insidious terror groups in the world: the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia ... Here is what the State Department said in April: "FARC has carried out bombings, murder, mortar attacks, kidnapping, extortion, and hijacking, as well as guerrilla and conventional military action against Colombian political, military, and economic targets. Foreign citizens were often targets... (Human Events Online)
'Bunny with brains' dishes dirt on life at Hef's mansion Aug 6, 2009
Bunny Tales: Behind Closed Doors at the Playboy Mansion. Bunny with brains' dishes dirt on life at Hef's mansion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Colombia's Uribe On Trip To Defend US Bases Pact Aug 5, 2009
Colombian President Uribe On Whirlwind Trip Through Region To Defend US Bases Pact ... (AP) President Alvaro Uribe headed off on a whirlwind South American tour Tuesday to defend his plans to expand the U.S. military's presence in Colombia, a prospect that worries even friendly nations in the region ... Silva said last week that "I don't like the idea of an American military base in Colombia.". (CBS News -- World)
Brazilian Hotels Raise Prices in Economic Decline as Rio Lures Tourists Aug 4, 2009
Brazils ranking among South American travel destinations rose to third this summer, behind Colombia and Peru, from fourth a year ago, Genevieve Shaw Brown, senior editor at Web site Travelocity, said in an e-mail. About 124 hotel building projects are underway, most of them affiliated with a brand, according to a LaSalle Hotels report released today. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
All-Inclusive Facility for Guantanamo Detainees Aug 4, 2009
The NYT fronts word that Venezuelan officials are members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, despite repeated denials. According to "computer material" captured from Colombia's largest rebel group, being analyzed by Western intelligence agencies, Venezuelan officials have assisted guerrillas as recently as several weeks ago. (Slate)
Beebe is optimistic about Arkansas-Cuba trade Aug 2, 2009
Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation's largest plaintiffs' litigation firms, has filed a negligence action against three defendants claiming that their actions and inactions resulted in the forced landing and destruction of a Boeing 747-200 freighter plane near Bogota, Colombia, on July 7, 2008 ... The flight, operated by Kalitta Air LLC as a wet-lease for Centurion Air Cargo of Miami, departed the El Dorado International Airport near Bogota, Colombia, just before 3:00 a.m. EDT with a planned... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Cyber-criminals targeting social sites Jul 30, 2009
Editions of the event have since been held in Brazil and Colombia. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Swing, Dance and Sway the Night Away to Big Band Music While Cruising the Caribbean Aboard MSC Poesia Jul 30, 2009
The "Remarkable Rainforests and The Panama Canal" 10-night Caribbean itinerary for this unique Big Band Music theme cruise sails roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on December 10, 2009 and calls at ports in Georgetown, Grand Cayman; Cartagena, Colombia; Cristobal, Panama; Puerto Limon, Costa Rica; and Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Caribbean destinations on the "Island Treasures and Ancient Temples" 7-night cruise, sailing roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale on February 27, 2010 include Key West, Florida;... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
