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South America
Paul D Vincent
July 15, 2010
The South American Arowana is a powerful and large swimmer. It can reach up to four feet in length, and so it usually has no place in the average home aquarium. It is also an accomplished jumper and needs appropriately large tanks with firmly seated covers. In the wild, it can jump out of the water ...
International Desk
April 23, 2010
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Even before she and the Urban Bush Women served as diplomats of dance this spring on a U.S. State Department-sponsored cultural-exchange tour of South America, renowned choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar wore many hats. Make that dancing shoes.
Zollar is the founder an...
Justin Travis Howard
December 04, 2009
From the depths of South America, a vibrant and rich tradition of natural healing and spirituality meets modern day with a history that spans back across the centuries. This tradition endured the European colonization efforts of the late 1400's through the late 1500's along with its Inquisition trials which saw the deaths of many of its followers, and other innocent bystanders. The countries of Peru and Bolivia play host to the biggest and best example of these 'Mercado de Brujos.'
Kenneth Elliott
August 10, 2009
You want to travel to South America but you are worried about means of transportation when you get there. What do you do? Well, you have several options: you can choose to figure it out when you get there and travel by bus, train, shuttle, etc., or you can rent a car. Most are nervous about traveling to a new country to begin with, and then they are faced with the problem of getting around when they arrive.
ProtoTravels LLC
July 23, 2009
Despite its location in the Caribbean Sea, Isla Margarita boasts more of a South American flavor, rather than a typical Caribbean island. Isla Margarita, Venezuela is a relaxingly beautiful vacation hotspot.
ProtoTravels LLC
July 23, 2009
Do you wish to escape to the wine country of South America? The South American countries that make great wine are Chili and Argentina.
Joseph McHugh
July 05, 2009
Seemingly immoral U.S policies in Latin America must be placed in context.
Jim Kouri, CPP
March 18, 2009
Terrorist-sponsoring nation Iran is increasing its presence in Latin America, and Hezbollah, a terrorist organization it sponsors, is making inroads in drug trafficking in Colombia, according to American Forces Press Service's spokesperson Donna Miles in a press statement to Chief of Police Magazine...
Congressional Desk
February 15, 2009
Introduces Resolution Condemning the Recent Acts of Violence Against Jewish Communities in Venezuela, Argentina, and Bolivia
(Washington, DC) Today, Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) introduced a resolution condemning the spread of anti-Semitism in South America and the recent acts of vio...
Roy Witman
April 15, 2008
Drawing visitors from all over the world, the capital of Argentina boasts centuries old architecture, an amazing nightlife and a spirit of friends, family and fun that are a way of life.
Andrew Stratton
January 20, 2008
Many people in the United States and even Europe do not recognize the varied and interesting holidays locations that can be found in South America. No matter what type of activity you prefer to call recreation or vacation activities, you can find it in South America. You can enjoy a beach vacation...
Roy Witman
September 02, 2007
From cosmopolitan opera houses to cowboys on the range, South America is an immensely diverse cocktail of everything from regal to rustic. A cultural mecca as well as a wildlife sanctuary, this birthplace of the tango rewards visitors with constant sites, adventures and taste temptations. White-sa...
Jim Kouri, CPP
January 16, 2007
As Americans remember the horror of the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington more than five years ago, the US borders are practically as porous as ever. Yet Americans get few answers during the heated debate. What many hear are abstractions about tightening border security with no mention of...
