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State senator seeks legal opinion on LPGA's language policy
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 23:42:00 -0700
Sen. Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) says English requirement is 'an absolute slap in the face of women, minorities, immigrants.' A California state senator said Thursday that he was seeking a legal opinion to determine whether the LPGA Tour's language requirement for players violates state or federal law.
LAX tightens security measures after alleged smuggling
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Airport and federal officials have made adjustments in the international terminal after an elevator mechanic was arrested on suspicion of helping illegal immigrants enter the country. Airport officials and federal authorities said Thursday that they have tightened security at Los Angeles International Airport because of the recent arrest of an elevator mechanic suspected of smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States.
World Briefing
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
China: Quake-hit schools were poorly built / Mexico: Three held in beheadings / Russia: Army kills 5 Muslim rebels in Dagestan Schools were poorly built
San Diego officer accused of helping drug traffickers
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:19:00 -0700
Federal officials say Juan Hurtado Tapia shared information about drug investigations with traffickers along the U.S.-Mexico border. A San Diego police officer has been arraigned in federal court on charges of passing information about drug investigations to drug traffickers.
Immigrants squeezed as Spain's boom turns to bust
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The downturn, strikingly similar to the one in the United States, has thrown tens of thousands of recent arrivals out of work. Lured by the promise of wealth in a booming economy, immigrants from North Africa, Latin America and other regions flocked to Spain in the last decade, quickly becoming Exhibit A in the Mediterranean nation's remarkable success story.
LAX employee arrested in alleged human smuggling plot
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Federal officials say the man is seen on tape guiding Mexicana passengers out of the airport, avoiding immigration and customs inspectors. They believe he is part of a larger smuggling operation. A longtime elevator mechanic at Los Angeles International Airport has been charged with smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States by leading them out of the terminal before they were inspected by federal authorities.

UN News Centre - Americas

Emergency aid expected to reach stranded Haitians, says UN agency
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
The United Nations food agency expects to be able to send emergency assistance today to Haitians stranded in the flooded northern city of Gonaïves, which was battered by Tropical Storm Hanna on Monday night.
Floating clinic brings vital health care to Ecuador's refugee communities - UN
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Isolated communities living in northern Ecuador are now able to receive urgently-needed health care thanks to a new floating clinic launched with the help of the United Nations refugee agency.
Ban sounds note of anxiety over Haiti's continued instability
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0500
Efforts to stabilize Haiti have suffered serious setbacks in the past six months as a result of ongoing political disturbances, the delay in selecting a new prime minister and spiralling food prices, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says in a new report.

 

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Adventure South America - Travel quide to South America, specially designed to photographers, videographers, Tv and Cinema producers.

AmazonHerp - Introduction to the reptiles and amphibians of the Peruvian Amazon, with many images. Also includes sections on people and places, travel, and articles from Reptiles magazine by Matt Russell.
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Americasol - An information provider, specially visual, about Ecological Tourism and Adventure Travel in South America. Preview of places and of routes of trips through virtual tours.
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Aventura - A travel publication focused on Latin America with a searchable database of adventure activities and destinations.
Meta Description: [ we invite you to discover with us the region's beauty and diverse sporting and adventure opportunities ]

Columbus Guides - World Travel Guide: South America - Tourist and business travel information by country with facts on climate, visa, health, passport, currency and customs requirements.
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Destination Explorer - Contains destination and travel information on the South American Continent and its countries.
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Ecuador, Galapagos and Peru - A personal travel diaries including logs of Ecuador, Peru, and a picture gallery.
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Exploitz - Photos and images of travels and adventures with computer gear throughout the continent.
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Gofir South America - Originally developed to assist the professional flight crew obtain information for the purpose of planning a domestic or international flight.

InterHabit - Information about destinations, maps, tips, spots to visit, lodging, tours and activities. Includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Peru and the Falkland-Malvinas Islands.
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Nuevo Mundo - Provides a searchable hotel, tour and restaurant database for South and Central America.

Patagonias - Listings include travel agencies, rent a car, airlines, bus, marine transport and adventure tourism in Patagonia Argentina and Chile.
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Seektravel - Travel to South America, covering airlines, hotels, and other resources.
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South America for Visitors - From airlines to zoos, everything the visitor to South America needs to make the journey memorable.
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South America Outdoors - A travel, tourism and recreation guide, including hiking, biking, paddling, climbing, nature and national parks.

South American Explorers Club - Travel information for South and Central America.

Think Venezuela - Venezuela's history, culture and nature discussed.
Meta Description: [ Read about Venezuela's history, culture, nature and a host of other topics. Investigate any place or region, simultaneously accessing databases to find out how to get there, where to stay and what to do. ]

500 Worldsurface - Information about tourism for independent travellers and backpackers in South America.
Meta Description: [ Sustainable Tourism for independent travellers (travelers) and backpackers. ]