Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Nov 14, 2009
Peru and Chile in 'spy' scandal. New York 9/11 trial ignites row. (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Al-Qaeda chemical expert 'killed' Nov 14, 2009
Peru and Chile in 'spy' scandal. WATCHED/LISTENED. (Yahoo News -- Terrorism & 9/11)
A life of caring: Framingham woman was nurse during WWII Nov 14, 2009
Three weeks after her discharge from the Navy in 1962, Knowles volunteered as a nurse for the Archdiocese of Boston serving in Pampa de Comas, Peru. Working for Cardinal Richard Cushing was different than anything she had ever done, she said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Afghan plans Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 01:53 GMT, Saturday, 14 November 2009. US troops: Where do the key players stand. (BBC News -- Americas)
Infotainment Nov 14, 2009
Doctors in northern Peru have removed almost a kilogramme of nails, coins and scrap metal from a mans stomach, a surgeon that operated on him said. The patient came in with severe abdominal pains. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Disney sued over Pooh royalties Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 10:54 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Slesinger gave Pooh a makeover which included his famous red shirt. (BBC News -- Americas)
Peru and Chile in 'spy' scandal Nov 14, 2009
A new diplomatic row has erupted between Peru and Chile after a Peruvian court ordered the arrest of two Chilean military officers over alleged spying. The court accused the officers of paying a Peruvian air force officer to reveal national secrets ... Peru's President Alan Garcia said he was leaving the Asia-Pacific summit in Singapore a day early over the espionage row. (BBC News -- Americas)
Faith schools attacked over staff Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 00:35 GMT, Saturday, 14 November 2009. By John McManus BBC News. (BBC News -- UK)
Who are the furries? Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 12:37 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Fursuits can cost thousands of pounds from shops. (BBC News -- UK)
Teeth grinders are in for a shock Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 00:01 GMT, Saturday, 14 November 2009. Mild electric shocks are used to deter teeth grinding. (BBC News -- UK)
Killer driver sent back to jail Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 16:53 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Marley was sentenced for six new driving offences at Belfast Crown Court. (BBC News -- UK)
NI's 11-plus replacement tests begin Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 03:21 GMT, Saturday, 14 November 2009. 11-plus replacement tests begin. (BBC News -- UK)
Parents' plea for missing Briton Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 18:51 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Searches for Michael Dixon are being conducted in Costa Rica. (BBC News -- UK)
Academic pledges to give away 1m Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 07:08 GMT, Saturday, 14 November 2009. Academic pledges to give away 1m. (BBC News -- UK)
Stalker in bolt gun murder jailed Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 17:04 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. John McFarlane had stalked his victim, the court heard. (BBC News -- UK)
MoD spends millions on rent bills Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 16:57 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Housing is rented when military accommodation is unavailable. (BBC News -- UK)
'Personal mugshot' man is jailed Nov 14, 2009
Page last updated at 20:42 GMT, Friday, 13 November 2009. Personal mugshot' man is jailed. (BBC News -- UK)
Kosovo riots 'were orchestrated' Nov 14, 2009
Peru and Chile in 'spy' scandal. Significant' water found on Moon. (Yahoo News -- Kosovo)
THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN: Trucks, trains and the rain forest trees Nov 13, 2009
In partnership with Conservation International, Disney is providing $4 million for forest protection projects at two reserves in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and for a forest program in the Amazon basin area of Peru. Brazil: Deforestation sees biggest drop in 20 yrs. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
1.5 pounds of metal pulled from stomach Nov 12, 2009
They call me the hardware store, says Peruvian who swallowed nails, coins ... LIMA, Peru - Doctors in Peru say they have removed 1 ... "They call me the hardware store," Requelme Abanto said from his hospital bed in northern Peru. (MSNBC -- International)
Zen and the art of course management Nov 12, 2009
PERU; For St. Bede senior Bekki Prokup, the girls; 2009 BCR Golfer of the Year, the path to golf enlightenment wound through the deserts of Arizona. It was there, on a pilgrimage to golf camp at Arizona State University this summer, where Prokup learned some tips on improving not only the physical aspects of her game, but the mental side as well. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Community Notes Nov 12, 2009
LASALLE ; Under the direction of music director and conductor Lucia Matos, the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra will present ;The Nutcracker;, a fan favorite at 4 p.m. Dec. 12 and 3 p.m. Dec. 13 in the LaSalle-Peru High School auditorium ... The fairgrounds is located at 811 W. Peru St. in Princeton. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Twilight of an ancient knowledge Nov 8, 2009
Traditionally, Maori refer to several such indicators and make weather predictions, using what King dubs "consensus-based forecasting." This type of forecasting has been used worldwide by indigenous cultures that rely on nature for their livelihoods, from the Arctic and Samoa to Peru and Zimbabwe. These systems have been developed over centuries, relying on a sort of trial and error, and King says that if their indicators didn't work, the Maori wouldn't have continued to use them. (Salon)
Small Miracle Nov 6, 2009
Its entire population is a little over 7 million - smaller than Lima, Peru. Its land area is about 8,000 square miles, smaller than New Jersey or Belize. (Townhall.com)
PCA welcomes new teachers Nov 5, 2009
He also teaches at Opus Studio in Peru and is a freelance musician playing with Festival 56 and other community groups. Wilson is married and runs an internet business with his wife in Dalzell. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Organ concert Nov 5, 2009
PERU ; St. John;s Lutheran Church, 607 10th Ave, Mendota, welcomes Lorraine Brugh, organist, to its sanctuary at 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Brugh will present music of Bernardo Pasquini, J. S. Bach, Paul Hindemith and Dupre. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Who's smarter than who? Trivial Pursuit launches an experiment to settle the age-old argument - Men vs women Nov 5, 2009
Trivial Pursuit launches an experiment to settle the age-old argument - Men vs women. TORONTO, Nov. 5 /CNW Telbec/ - Not since Billie Jean King beat Bobby Riggs in straight sets in 1973, setting the record for the largest tennis audience and purse awarded up to that time (point for the girls. (Canada Newswire)
Newsweek: If economy is stagnant, why are stocks up? Nov 4, 2009
Yes, the global economy in 2008 experienced its first year of shrinkage since World War II. But growth has resumed, and in Peru, China, Indiait never stopped. As a result, the globe's economic geography has continued to change, with the United States accounting for a smaller chunk of global output and demand each year. (MSNBC -- Business)
Disney Co. spending $7M on conservation projects Nov 4, 2009
In partnership with Conservation International, Disney is providing $4 million for forest protection projects at two reserves in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and for a forest program in the Amazon basin area of Peru ... In partnership with Conservation International, Disney is providing $4 million for forest protection projects at two reserves in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and for a forest program in the Amazon basin area of Peru ... The project in the Congo is expected... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Tips on how to get busted when smoking pot Nov 3, 2009
Not to mention Colombia, Peru, etc. I wish you dopers would grow up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
* Ending the silence on honor killing Nov 1, 2009
Crime of passion can be a full or partial defense in a number of countries including Argentina, Iran, Guatemala, Egypt, Israel and Peru. Confusion in immigrant communities where people feel adrift in a new culture and try to anchor themselves to the past is a key factor, says Haras Rafiq, a former government adviser on faith issues and the co-founder of the Sufi Muslim Council. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Trading blows Oct 29, 2009
MERCOSUR MEMBERS Full members: Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay Full member pending ratification: Venezuela Associate members: Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru. Brazilian political insiders predict that the answer will be yes, but it will have to be approved by the full Senate before it can take effect. (BBC News -- Americas)
N.Y.'s El Museo del Barrio reopens galleries Oct 28, 2009
The exhibition includes more than 200 works by artists from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, as well as U.S. and European artists working in New York. The show will be on view through Feb. 28. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Global premiere for Jackson movie Oct 28, 2009
THIS IS IT PREMIERES Los Angeles Belgium Bolivia Brazil Denmark Germany Hungary Korea Netherlands Norway Peru Poland Slovakia South Africa Spain Switzerland Uruguay United Kingdom New York City. But fans were largely positive. (BBC News -- Americas)
Red carpet rolls out for Jackson's "This Is It" Oct 28, 2009
"I want to see what his life was like behind the scenes so that maybe I can understand his death," said Ruben Prada, 33, in San Isidro, Peru, a suburb of Lima. In the United States, online ticket seller Fandango. (People's Daily Online, China)
Student-run market to open Saturday Oct 23, 2009
ALAS is hoping that the fundraising will pay for stoves in Peru ... Romeau is serving in the Peace Corps near Ancash, Peru. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Camp Oz will rock Socceroos' World Cup fans Oct 22, 2009
they couldn t find any shamans in Spain so a group of healers in Peru performed this ritual to remove an apparent hex from Real Madrid s injured Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has a sore ankle ... they couldn’t find any shamans in Spain so a group of healers in Peru performed this ritual to remove an apparent 00001EF9 hex from Real Madrid’s injured Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, who has a sore ankle. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Broad Opposition to Guest Worker Program Oct 22, 2009
It also contends the companies required workers from El Salvador and Peru to pay illegal fees and accept less than the prevailing wage. If they complained, the men said, they lost the job and their visa. (CBS News -- US)
Soldier looks to start marching toward post-Army career Oct 21, 2009
Q: Good Morning, Dr. Culp, I m an engineer with 20 years of experience here and in Peru. I ve lived in this country for about six years. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Writers on a New England Stage presents Isabel Allende Oct 21, 2009
" About the author: Isabel Allende Born in Peru and raised in Chile, Isabel Allende is the author of nine novels, including Ins of My Soul, Daughter of Fortune, and Portrait in Sepia, all of which were New York Times bestsellers. She has also written a collection of stories, four memoirs, and a trilogy of children's novels. Allende left her native Chile for Venezuela after the overthrow and assassination in 1973 of her uncle, Salvador Allende, president of Chile. In her exile, she emerged as a... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
World pirate attacks surge in 2009 due to Somalia Oct 21, 2009
Among other nations that reported significant attacks over the same nine months, Nigeria had 20, Malaysia reported 14, Bangladesh had 12, while India and Peru recorded 10 each. jennifer currentstory = 1680916. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Chile joint exercise angers Peru Oct 20, 2009
The exercise is being staged in the politically sensitive north of Chile, close to the disputed border with Peru ... Chileans have been careful to point out that the operation is purely fictitious, but for the Peruvians it is too close to reality for comfort ... The two countries have been locked in a bitter border dispute since the late 19th century, when Chile defeated Peru in the War of the Pacific. (BBC News -- Americas)
Depeche Mode rep denies incorrect shout-out Oct 16, 2009
Singer appears to thank Chile at end of concert held in Peru ... LOS ANGELES - A Depeche Mode representative is disputing reports that the British pop band's lead singer inadvertently sent a shout-out to the wrong country at a concert in Peru ... Peruvian news media buzzed with the story after a video of Tuesday's performance was posted on Youtube. (MSNBC -- News)
Thanks Chile! Err, I Mean Peru! Oct 15, 2009
LIMA, Peru, Oct. 14, 2009 ... Depeche Mode Becomes Most Recent in String of Bands that Thank the Wrong Country during Concerts in Peru ... (AP) Pity the Peruvian rocker. (CBS News)
Masterclass and recital Oct 15, 2009
Broffitt will present a masterclass at 2 p.m. featuring local flute students Jennifer Antkowiak of Peru, Bethany Papillon of Sheridan and Tiffany Morrison of Morris. A recital will immediately follow at 4 p.m. The event will take place in the cultural centre at IVCC and is free and open to the public. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
It's Peru pal: British band's singer thanks wrong country in Lima concert Oct 15, 2009
LIMA, Peru (AP) Pity the Peruvian rocker ... In a concert in Peru's capital Tuesday, the lead singer of British band Depeche Mode shouted "Thank you very much, Chile!" to 30,000 screaming fans ... The country choice was particularly rankling since Peru and Chile are historically enemies with a dispute dating to a 1879-84 war between the South American neighbors. (FOX61, CT)
Abreu Fellows To Begin Year's Training in October Oct 14, 2009
Rebecca Levi, a pianist and singer, has been living in Urubamba, Peru, working in a home for abused children and teaching music and English classes. David Malek, a clarinetist, has performed in orchestras in Europe and the U.S. and has worked with children in rural America, inner-city San Antonio high schools and in South Central Los Angeles. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Energy crisis postponed, new gas rescues world... Oct 13, 2009
" True, but this sort of comment buys into the theory that Manmade CO2 is the cause of global warming. The evidence is that this is bogus, and the main engine for global warming and cooling is the intensity of activity on the sun. The period of global warming of the 1990s that produced those images of icemelt was associated with a period of very intense solar activity. The sun has been quiescent for a number of years now, and - surprise, surprise - global temperatures are falling. They did so in... (The Drudge Report)
Grupo Salinas Awards Winners of Fourth Annual 'Caminos de la Libertad' Essay Contest to Support the Basic Human Right of Freedom Oct 13, 2009
Entries have been received from Mexico, The United Sates, Canada, Cuba, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Spain, Peru, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Panama, Paraguay, the Republic of Serbia, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, to name a few countries ... The jury also recognized essays with honorable mentions from the following countries: Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Uruguay, Guatemala, Chile and Venezuela. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Semblanza Latinoamericana,' October 17 and 18 Only at Los Angeles Theatre Center Oct 13, 2009
A spectacular program of music and dance celebrates the cultures, traditions and folklore of Latin American countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, all of which have made cultural contributions to the most ethnically diverse city on earth, Los Angeles. Enjoy the rhythms, choreography, songs, costumes and color. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Peru mourns Creole singer Cavero Oct 12, 2009
Peru is holding a day of mourning in honour of one of the country's most famous singers, Arturo "Zambo" Cavero who died on Friday ... Cavero, an Afro-Peruvian, was renowned for his interpretation of Creole music, which combines Spanish-style guitar playing with African beats ... Cavero had several hits, including his most famous song Contigo Peru, or With You Peru. (BBC News -- Americas)
Top 10 movie shoots from hell Oct 10, 2009
As if the challenge of pulling a 320-ton boat wasn't enough to deal with, the production was plagued by heavy rains, casting problems -- lead actor Jason Robards had to be replaced by Klaus Kinski due to illness, while Mick Jagger dropped out due to a Rolling Stones concert -- and a border war that broke out between Peru and Ecuador. 4. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Africa: Chvez Brings Radio to Africa Oct 7, 2009
com, 88 stations from Latin America, the Caribbean, the United States, Canada and Spain are listed as partners: 18 from Argentina, 10 from Colombia, five from Bolivia, four from Uruguay and Honduras, three from Brazil, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay and the United States, two from Cuba, Ecuador, Haiti and Peru, and one from Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic. The eventual goal is to translate the programming into French, English, Dutch and Arabic, so that it can expand... (allAfrica.com)
Climate Change Equals Culture Change in Andes Oct 6, 2009
MAHUAYANI, Peru - A full moon hangs in the frosty sky as hundreds of dancers file in darkness toward the top of the Sinakara valley high in the Andes. Footsteps crunch frozen tundra, and dancing shoes step gingerly over ice-covered rivulets. (Scientific American)
Lady Lions win Little Ten opener Oct 6, 2009
Hall;s Nick Rounds (75) placed ninth and Princeton;s Collin Slattery (78) finished 17th in Saturday;s LaSalle-Peru Invite at Seneca;s Oak Ridge Golf Course ... At Peru: The Hall teams swept both sides of Monday;s meet with the girls topping Mendota 21-38 and the boys team scoring 20 points to best Mendota (35), St. Bede (89) and L-P (102). (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Diane Hubbard, 71; helped preserve harpsichord's allure Oct 3, 2009
Out in the professional world, Ms. Hubbard could still appear quite proper, even while visiting ancient ruins in Peru. We have a picture of her in Machu Picchu wearing a little kerchief so her hair doesn t blow and a dress and a purse and white gloves, Julia said. (Boston Globe)
On The Clock With Steven Perry Oct 3, 2009
I have always been interested in Spanish, traveling to Peru for mission trips, and my dad has always been involved in business, so I think finance just seem to make the most sense for me here in the Mendoza College of Business ... I am going to graduate a semester early, so if soccer does not work out I'm going to go down to Peru for a semester and work on my Spanish. (Und.com)
Bloggers' challenge: Who are you people? Oct 3, 2009
labeau wrote on Oct 2, 2009 9:03 PM:" Grad of LHS, 1980. married the high school sweet heart. Still in love with her, even though she's meaner. She says she had to, to survive in my family.Graduated from U.S.U .Have two girls. Ones working on her masters and is a teaching grad at USU. Very proud of her.Second Daughter graduate from USU. Now on a mission in Peru. Yea she's a little preachym proud of her as well. If anything happens to their mom, i'll have to hide, they would never leave me alone,... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Profile: Alberto Fujimori Oct 1, 2009
To his supporters, Alberto Fujimori is the president who saved Peru from the twin evils of terrorism and economic collapse ... FUJIMORI: THE RISE AND FALL 1990: Wins a surprise victory at polls 1992: Dissolves Peru's congress with military backing, assuming greater control 1995: Restores congress and overwhelmingly wins a second term 2000: Re-elected for a third term amid allegations of ballot rigging 2000: Flees to Japan after Montesinos scandal breaks 2005: Detained in Chile at the Peruvian... (BBC News -- Americas)
Country profile: Peru Oct 1, 2009
Peru's rich and varied heritage includes the ancient Incan capital of Cuzco and the lost city of Machu Picchu ... Despite this, Peru's progress has been held back by corruption and the failure of successive governments to deal with social and economic inequality ... In its recent past Peru has alternated between democracy and military dictatorship. (BBC News -- Americas)
Fujimori sentenced for corruption Oct 1, 2009
Ex-Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori has been sentenced to six years in jail for corruption by a court in Lima ... Fujimori, who led Peru from 1990 to 2000, returned from exile in late 2007 to face a number of charges ... In July he was sentenced to a further seven-and-a-half years for embezzlement after being convicted by Peru's Supreme Court of giving $15m (9. (BBC News -- Americas)
Reportlinker Adds IPTV: Driving Pay TV in Latin America Sep 30, 2009
Peru and Colombia in particular are notable as their regulations have not restricted the fixed-line companies present in their markets from offering pay-TV services, thus reporting IPTV launches by Telefnica del Per as well as Une-EPM in Colombia ... 25 period: feb/09 - jan /08 Peru ... 25 chart: Peru Internet Subscribers (000) 26 2000-2007 Table: PERU Internet By Technology And Subscriber Type 2007 (000). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Airplanes, oxygen and the media Sep 26, 2009
I remember the multiday hypoxia headache I endured some years ago in Cuzco, Peru, an experience I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy, let alone a planeload of customers ... Has anybody at the Transportation Security Administration bothered to peruse the air crimes annals of the past 50 years. (Salon)
Peruvian platters Sep 26, 2009
Food business taking off in Peru ... Rich or poor, Peruvians pride themselves on eating well ... Strange in a country where a quarter of children still suffer from malnutrition but Peru's sharp inequality is one of its many paradoxes. (BBC News -- Americas)
Jewish traditions celebrated in Latino culture Sep 25, 2009
"We have a very vibrant synagogue, and a very large percentage happen to be from Spanish background from countries such as Venezuela, Peru, Argentina, Mexico and Cuba," the rabbi says. Rubenstein says that quite a few non-Jewish Hispanics come to The Shul to learn more about Judaism, and while they may not be able to prove they are Jewish, they believe they are descendants of Jews and seek to reconnect with their Jewish roots. (CNN)
