Eureka! Alaska museum opens glitzy gold exhibit May 30, 2009
There are mummy ornaments from Peru, a large ornamental gold chest plate from Panama. There's the first gold coins minted in ancient Lydia and Ionia (now Turkey), pre-Columbian gold jewelry and gold doubloons from sunken Spanish galleons. (Yahoo News)
Going Abroad? Pack The Cell Phone May 27, 2009
As for Nextel users, iDEN roaming is limited to Canada, Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Jordan, Peru, Brazil, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Israel ... Nextel customers can sign up for a Direct Connect plan that allows them to talk to other Nextel Direct Connect customers in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru. (CBS News)
Grand Vacations for Grandparents and Grandkids May 27, 2009
They offer a variety of week-long tours to destinations like the Grand Canyon, Peru, and the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador. And for sports fans, they have a Baseball s Sacred Grounds summer tour which includes visits to Boston s historic Fenway Park, New York s new Yankee Stadium, and a trip to Cooperstown to tour the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Human Events Online)
Keep it simple: Have passport, will travel May 27, 2009
There have been several visits to the Rocky Mountain states, New England and Canadian treks beyond Windsor and even a visit to Lima, (not the Peruvian city) Ohio where I was stranded when my 1967 Volkswagen Beetle broke down on the way to visit a friend in Nashville ... The pink of Peru, with its bumpy black north-south markings indicating mountains, and Africa s crazy patchwork quilt of riotous pastel and primary colored countries fueled my adolescent imagination for the exotic. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
All ages gather for special concert at St. Johns Church May 23, 2009
The group of seven instrumentalists and 10 singers travel the world to benefit the children of Chimbote, Peru, and are led by the Rev. Jack Davis. A crowd of young and old filled about three-quarters of the church to listen to this one-time performance. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Venezuela music program flourishes as global model May 23, 2009
The Venezuelan musicians have received collaboration proposals from as far away as South Africa, Namibia, Egypt and Kenya, and have seen their program replicated in Guatemala, Peru, Brazil, Haiti and the Dominican Republic in recent months, Abreu said. Dudamel hopes to expand youth orchestras in Los Angeles, and Abreu said there has been interest in starting similar programs in Boston, Baltimore, Washington and Denver. (Yahoo News)
GOL Expands Sales Channels by Opening New Stores Internationally May 22, 2009
In the next few months, GOL will also open stores in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Rosario (Argentina), Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), Santiago (Chile), Lima (Peru) and Montevideo (Uruguay), as well as Cochabamba and La Paz (Bolivia). In Bogota (Colombia) and Caracas (Venezuela), destinations currently served by the VARIG brand, existing stores will be reorganized and moved to more convenient locations to ensure better customer service. (PR Newswire)
Angelina Jolie watches child soldiers trial May 20, 2009
LIMA, Peru - Peru has called out riot police to control hundreds of young girls swarming the hotel where the Jonas Brothers are staying. Thousands of other fans have lined up for the group's world tour premiere. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
National Geographic Traveler says time for a tour May 19, 2009
Tours recommended by National Geographic Traveler include Frontiers North Adventures' trip to see the wildlife and Inuit culture of Arctic Canada; Intrepid Travel's "Insider's Silk Road" trip from Istanbul to Tehran; International Expeditions' "Amazon Workshops: Rain Forest Educational Adventure, Peru"; and Imaginative Traveller's "Amongst the Maharajahs, India," with visits to Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur, as well as to local villages. While some of the trips are quite expensive a 20-day... (Yahoo News)
Tips for Visiting Machu Picchu May 19, 2009
A highlight of any trip to Peru is definitely Machu Picchu. The ruins, nestled into the mountains above the Sacred Valley outside of Cuzco are every bit as epic in real-life as in postcards. (Suite101.com)
Peru, air/9 nights, from $1,999 May 19, 2009
Pilar Olivares / ReutersThe Inca Citadel of Machu Picchu in Cuzco, Peru ... Before you go: For up-to-date travel information and tips, visit the of the Peruvian Bureau of Tourism ... U.S. citizens need a valid passport to enter and depart Peru; an entry visa is not required for visits of up to 90 days. (MSNBC -- Travel)
AP Poll: It's a sink or swim summer for students May 19, 2009
By CALVIN WOODWARD and ANN SANNER Associated Press Writers. WASHINGTON School's out, surf's up, summer beckons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Swine Flu Spreads to Peru as New York City Reports Its First Critical Case May 16, 2009
Peru yesterday confirmed its first case of the disease, a 27-year-old woman who traveled to her Lima home from New York, Health Minister said. The number of confirmed cases globally jumped to 7,520 today from 6,497 yesterday, with most of the increase coming in the U.S., the WHO said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Taking democracy to the people May 16, 2009
And illiberal democracies have fought each other, as Ecuador and Peru did in the 1990s. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Swine flu shuts NY schools May 16, 2009
" The WHO announced it would shorten its world assembly, scheduled to start on Monday in Geneva, from nine to four days because of the outbreak. According to WHO figures the number of laboratory-confirmed swine flu cases has increased from 6 497 in 33 countries on Thursday. New countries are being infected nearly every day. Malaysia on Friday confirmed its first swine flu case, Peru also registered its first case while Belgium became the latest European nation to record a case. New Zealand said... (iAfrica.com)
How long before vaccine? May 15, 2009
Peru also registered its first case. A total of 65 people have died from the disease, most of them in Mexico. (iAfrica.com)
Cancun Airport Operator Says Swine Flu Slump Less Severe Than Wilma Drop May 15, 2009
Some countries, such as Peru, already have been lifting warnings against air travel to Mexico, Castro said. The numbers are much lower, Castro said, referring to passengers at Cancuns airport. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Quebecor World Releases First Quarter Results May 15, 2009
Quebecor World has approximately 20,000 employees working in approximately 90 printing and related facilities in the United States, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. Web address: www. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
* Sports Briefs May 15, 2009
Gremio into quarter-finals Strikers Jonas and Herrera scored either side of halftime to lead Gremio to a 2-0 win over Perus San Martin and into the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals on Wednesday. Jonas opened the scoring in the 17th minute when he headed in a corner by midfielder Tcheco. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Prince Harry to visit 9/11 site May 14, 2009
Peru bans gay people from police. MP admits 16,000 wrongly claimed. (BBC News -- Americas)
Pixar's upwards journey May 14, 2009
Peru bans gays from police force. The secret history of the Nazi mascot. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Iraq base shooting victims united by circumstance May 14, 2009
Soldiers like the Maryland rebel who liked tinkering with guns and despised "pencil pushers." A Peru native who, whether walking the streets of New Jersey or the dirt roads of Iraq, was a magnet for candy-seeking kids ... He was 7 when his family emigrated from Mollendo, Peru ... On Mother's Day, Eugenia Gardos made a small shrine to her recently deceased mother, placing her photograph on a small glass table surrounded by silk roses, a rosary necklace, votives and a prayer card of Senor de los... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Huge Bolivian glacier disappears May 13, 2009
Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru depend on that power for about half their electricity. Mr Ramirez and his team are planning to hold a special ceremony this month to honour the loss of Chacaltaya. (BBC News -- Americas)
Discovery to offer adventures with travel firm May 12, 2009
Last year, in conjunction with the release of the movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, G.A.P. teamed with Expedia to offer trips to sites including Italy, Peru and Jordan that had been featured in the series. "When someone decides to take a trip to Nepal or Everest, it's a fairly intimidating thought," Poon Tip says. (USA Today -- Travel)
Bolivia: Into the wild May 9, 2009
I'm en route to Parque Nacional Madidi, which, along with the Manu Biosphere Reserve in neighbouring Peru, makes up one of South America's largest protected areas ... LAN flies to La Paz from major Canadian cities with connections in the U.S. or Peru. (Globe and Mail)
TAM Announces 1Q09 Results May 7, 2009
Operations abroad include TAM flights to 18 destinations in the United States, Europe and South America: New York , Miami and Orlando (USA), Paris (France), London (England), Milan (Italy), Frankfurt (Germany), Madrid (Spain), Buenos Aires and Bariloche (Argentina), Cochabamba and Santa Cruz de la Sierra (Bolivia), Santiago (Chile), Asuncion and Ciudad del Este (Paraguay), Montevideo (Uruguay), Caracas (Venezuela) and Lima (Peru). It has code-share agreements that make possible the sharing of... (PR Newswire)
High and Inside with...Geoff Klein May 6, 2009
GK: I'm a quarter Peruvian. My grandpa on my mom's side came here from Peru. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Avoid sick pitfalls of family vacation May 5, 2009
On several visits to Peru with medical students, he has observed children with intestinal parasites, which they pass in stools. "Malaria is probably the biggest infection problem worldwide," Nolan said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Market Forecaster May 5, 2009
Increases reported for Yemen (55,000 MT), Japan (46,400 MT), unknown destinations (15,000 MT), El Salvador (13,800 MT, switched from Guatemala), Chile (13,200 MT), Costa Rica (10,800 MT, including 10,500 MT switched from Guatemala), and Italy (6,500 MT), were partially offset by decreases for Guatemala (23,200 MT) and Peru (16,000 MT). Net sales of 108,800 MT for delivery in 2009/10 were primarily for Mexico (48,500 MT), Colombia (26,000 MT), the Philippines (16,000 MT), and Nicaragua (7,300... (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Mexico prepares to reopen shops, schools May 5, 2009
Mexico also criticized Argentina, Peru and Cuba for banning flights. Argentina sent a chartered plane to Mexico to collect Argentines wanting to return home and set up a field hospital at its airport in Buenos Aires to handle incoming passengers with symptoms. (USA Today)
What to Bring When Hiking the Inca ... May 5, 2009
What to Bring When Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru: How to Pack for the 4-Day Trek to Machu Picchu ... What to Bring When Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru ... What to Bring When Hiking the Inca Trail in Peru. (Suite101.com)
Mexico tourism in trouble May 5, 2009
China, along with Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador and Peru, has suspended flights from Mexico. Argentina and Ecuador also both dispatched planes to pick up their nationals from Mexico. (iAfrica.com)
China denies flu discrimination May 4, 2009
On Saturday Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa criticised China, along with Peru, Argentina, Cuba and Ecuador, for cutting flights to Mexico. She also urged Mexicans to avoid travel to China, accusing its government of discrimination for the quarantine measures. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Traveling Northern Peru May 3, 2009
One of the most overlooked and beautiful places in the world lies dormant while hundreds of thousands flock to Southern Peru to visit Macchu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. Peru has three landscapes: la selva (the jungle), la sierra (the mountains), and la costa (the coast) ... And with the remnants of various ancient civilizations sprinkled all around, Peru is an overabundant feast for the adventurous spirit. (Suite101.com)
Mexico plea as virus 'stabilises' May 3, 2009
Mexican Foreign Minister Patricia Espinosa criticised five nations - China, Peru, Argentina, Cuba and Ecuador - which have cut flights to Mexico. "We're surprised by the adoption of unjustified measures," she said. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Mexico Begins Shutting down as Flu Fears Spread May 2, 2009
New confirmed flu cases were reported in the United States, Canada and Europe, although a case in Peru, which would have been the first confirmed case in Latin America outside of Mexico, was later discounted ... Peru's health minister Oscar Ugarte told Reuters that further tests on a suspected case there had determined it was not the new flu strain. (MEDLINEplus)
From sunshine to sickness in three short days May 2, 2009
Canadians who caught the flu in Mexico at first thought they were just a bit under the weather. Then the real symptoms kicked in. (Globe and Mail -- National)
A snapshot of the current swine flu crisis May 2, 2009
Peru has banned flights from Mexico. AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Mexico starts 5-day shutdown as flu continues spread far beyond May 2, 2009
" However the virus continued to spread far beyond the borders of Mexico with the first confirmed cases of infection recorded in Hong Kong and Denmark. In Washington, the Inter-American Development Bank said it would approve three billion dollars in loans for Mexico, the epicentre of the latest outbreak, which was already struggling from the global financial crisis. Mexican authorities meanwhile cancelled the traditional gatherings of workers to celebrate May Day, as the country went into a... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Diverse Delights Three of Lima's Be... May 2, 2009
Not without great museums visitors to Peru's capital Lima who don't have alot of time might be best of focussing on these three even if one gallery is overrated. In a country as choc-full of history as Peru it should come as no surprise the capital, Lima, has some excellent museums ... Some of it is fairly predictable, pottery from Peru s different pre-Colombian civilizations, whilst others are quite different. (Suite101.com)
On a mission May 2, 2009
Jackson's Christ United Methodist Church has two international mission trips planned this summer to Peru and Honduras ... Church member Beverly Luehlfing said missionaries will travel to Peru June 30-July 9 to work at churches in Pachecutec and Cuzco. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Uganda: Country Starts Swine Flu Screening May 1, 2009
The countries range from the US, Canada and Peru over Europe to Israel, South Korea and New Zealand. There are two unconfirmed cases in South Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Mexico shuts nonessential services amid swine flu May 1, 2009
Ecuador, Cuba and Argentina have all banned travel to or from Mexico, and Peru has banned inbound flights. The Panama Canal Authority ordered pilots and other employees who board ships passing through the waterway to use surgical masks and gloves. (Globe and Mail -- International)
EU warns against swine flu panic May 1, 2009
Mexico: 168 suspected deaths - 12 confirmed US: one death, at least 109 confirmed cases New Zealand: 3 confirmed, 13 probable cases Canada: 19 confirmed cases UK: 8 confirmed cases Spain: 10 confirmed cases Germany: 3 confirmed cases Israel, Costa Rica: 2 confirmed cases each The Netherland, Switzerland, Austria: 1 confirmed case each Peru case now 'unconfirmed' by national government ... Health Minister Oscar Ugarte said tests on Peru's sole suspected case had proved negative, reversing an... (BBC News -- Europe)
Thunderbird Resorts Reports 2008 Fourth-Quarter, Full Year Results May 1, 2009
The decrease in Property EBITDA was primarily the result of losses incurred by the Peru flagship casino as it ramps up, losses in the Guatemala operation as it continues to ramp up, losses in the Nicaragua operation as sales were down along with higher costs during the quarter and the low margins associated with the start-up of Poland operations ... During the fourth quarter of 2008 the Group substantially completed a $10 million renovation program of the six hotels in Lima, Peru, while our... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Fabulous falls May 1, 2009
When Gocta Falls in Peru were discovered by the German explorer Stefan Ziemendorff in 2002, it was initially claimed that they were the worlds third tallest, explains Swan. But at 2,531 feet, Gocta is one of the most significant waterfalls on the planet, though it probably ends up being around the 14th tallest. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Who flu hits hardest difficult to assess May 1, 2009
Whether swine flu is hitting young adults is hard to measure. Globe and Mail Update. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Full Story » May 1, 2009
" US health officials meanwhile confirmed there were 118 cases of the H1N1 virus spread across 15 states, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) giving assurances they would all receive ample supplies of anti-viral drugs. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius also announced the purchase of an additional 13 million antiviral treatments, as well as plans to send 400,000 of the treatments to Mexico. The US 251-million purchase replaces 11 million treatment courses... (Channelnewsasia.com)
China warns of swine flu ahead of major holiday May 1, 2009
" His comments came after authorities urged extra caution as millions of holiday-makers prepared to travel outside and within China for the Labour Day long weekend starting on Friday. Swine flu is believed to have killed 84 people in Mexico, where the virus emerged, and one person in the United States, although no cases have been reported in China. The virus has swept across the globe with cases reported in nations including New Zealand, Britain, Israel and Peru, and the World Health... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Flu: Worst health crisis in 90 yrs? May 1, 2009
The disease has also spread to Costa Rica and Peru. Raising the alert the second in three days WHO's director general Dr Margaret Chan asked all countries to activate pandemic flu plans and called on them to be on high alert for a H1N1 swine flu outbreak. (India Times, India)
Libertadores: Boca Jrs, Cuenca in last 16 field May 1, 2009
In other matches played Thursday, Nacional of Uruguay beat Nacional of Paraguay 3-1 and River Plate of Argentina downed Universidad San Martin of Peru 3-0. Nacional of Uruguay and Universidad San Martin of Peru had already qualified for the next round. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
ON BRINK OF PANDEMIC May 1, 2009
New confirmed flu cases were reported in the United States, Canada and Europe, although a case in Peru, which would have been the first confirmed case in Latin America outside of Mexico, was later discounted ... Peru's health minister Oscar Ugarte told Reuters that further tests on a suspected case there had determined it was not the new flu strain [nN30547341. (AlertNet)
Older Americans abroad Apr 30, 2009
Cross-Cultural Solutions, a nonprofit in New York that offers volunteer trips to countries like Russia and Peru from one to 12 weeks, experienced more than a 10 percent growth in volunteers over 50 in 2008, compared with 2007, according to company officials. San Francisco, California-based Global Services Corps, a nonprofit that coordinates service trips to Thailand, Tanzania and Cambodia for stays from two weeks to a year, saw a 25 percent jump in information requests from older Americans after... (CNN -- Travel)
WHO fears pandemic is 'imminent' Apr 30, 2009
Peru became the latest country to confirm it was treating a patient suffering from swine flu. An Argentine woman who had recently travelled to Mexico was Peru's first case of the virus, the country's health minister said late on Wednesday. (BBC News)
Worl00004000d on high alert; Mexico plans shutdown Apr 30, 2009
Ecuador joined Cuba and Argentina in banning travel to or from Mexico and Peru banned flights from Mexico ... Ecuador, Cuba and Argentina ban travel to or from Mexico, and Peru bans flights from Mexico; U.S., European Union, other countries discourage nonessential travel there. (Florida Today)
A to Z of malaria Apr 30, 2009
Some countries, such as Peru, require a certificate showing yellow-fever vaccination before you can travel there. Z is for Zanzibar Zanzibar, part of the African republic of Tanzania, has had relative successes in combating malaria; Africa's biggest killer according to the New Scientist journal. (CNN -- International)
Carter: US-Syria ties could return this year Apr 29, 2009
He was to meet with Ecuador's newly re-elected president, Rafael Correa, on Wednesday, and continue on to meet with the presidents of Peru, Bolivia and Brazil. Carter said he was exploring the possibility of bringing together the presidents of Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru with U.S. representation in a forum where "sensitive issues can be discussed freely.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Scotland 'could help combat flu' Apr 29, 2009
Page last updated at 05:21 GMT, Wednesday, 29 April 2009 06:21 UK. Scotland 'could help combat flu. (BBC News -- UK)
PCC Planning Peru Trip Apr 29, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009. Published: Saturday, April 25, 2009 10:11 AM EDT Polk Community College s International Circle, Phi Theta Kappa, and Polk Equality clubs are offering a cultural enrichment tour to Per;: Land of the Inca in the summer of 2010. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Pollo match: Whose chicken rules the roost? Apr 29, 2009
Yet just down the street - offering nearly instant, line-free gratification - is Pollos a la Brasa El Chalan, a restaurant specializing in Peruvian rotisserie chicken ... (And the accompanying array of chicken iconography is staggering - dancing birds, laughing birds, chubby little chickens in T-shirts, a chicken wearing the wide-brimmed hat and poncho of a "chalan," or Peruvian horse wrangler ... There are slight regional variations from place to place: sauces made from the yellow pepper aji... (Boston Globe)
UK homes to get virus advice Apr 29, 2009
Mexico: 159 suspected deaths - 20 confirmed cases US: 64 confirmed cases Canada: 13 confirmed cases New Zealand: 3 confirmed cases UK, Spain, Israel: 2 confirmed cases each Countries with suspected cases: Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Australia, and South Korea, and seven EU states. The chief medical officer for Wales, Tony Jewell, said there were eight suspected cases under investigation in the nation - all linked to travel in Mexico. (BBC News)
Mexico to re-test swine flu cases Apr 29, 2009
CONFIRMED CTED CASES Mexico: 159 suspected deaths - seven confirmed cases US: 64 confirmed cases Canada: 13 confirmed cases New Zealand: 3 confirmed cases UK, Spain, Israel: 2 confirmed cases each Germany: 1 confirmed case Countries with suspected cases: Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Australia, and South Korea, and seven EU states ... Canada, New Zealand and Israel have also detected the virus, and other states with suspected cases include Australia, South Korea and Peru. (BBC News)
Train trips from $155 all aboard! Apr 29, 2009
To help you get on board-and save-we've tracked down seven great rail tours across the U.S., Peru, Italy, and more, starting from just $155. Adults traveling with small children should consider booking this affordable Cape Cod Railroad Package on offer from the Tidewater Inn, a charming 4-acre property overlooking scenic Lewis Bay in Yarmouth, Mass. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Global response Apr 29, 2009
Page last updated at 17:35 GMT, Tuesday, 28 April 2009 18:35 UK. The world response to flu crisis. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Swine flu outbreak reaches Europe Apr 28, 2009
SPREAD OF VIRUS Mexico: 20 confirmed cases (Mexico puts suspected deaths at 149) United States: 40 confirmed cases Canada: 6 confirmed cases Spain: 1 confirmed case UK: Scotland says tests confirm 2 cases Israel, Brazil, Guatemala, Peru, Australia and New Zealand: Suspected cases being tested. "The commission is following the situation concerning the swine influenza very closely," said Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. (BBC News)
