Tag: Brazil
The Meeting Of The Waters!
"Only at this point, you’ll find The Meeting Of The Waters; one of the most amazing natural wonders of Brazil."
Puppet Theatre Festival Back in Town
"Puppet Theatre Festival Back in Town"Between 21 May and 1st June, Quito will once again play host to the
best in puppet theatre from around the world, for the 8th “Con Bombos y
Platillos” Festival. The Festival...
Plane Found Off Brazilian Coast
The British foreign office has announced that a plane has been washed up from the sea 90km north of the destination a plane carrying 4 British businessmen were heading when they disappeared last Friday. The families of those involved have been notified and Brazilian...
World's best bus stops
Ever sat at a dreary old bus stop and thought, "I bet I could build a better one of these things?" A cappuccino bar, a washroom, maybe some high-speed internet access, a lemonade stand...Well back in reality, here's...
Study ranks Canadians second-last on environment
Canada has been ranked second to last, only beating the US in a new study of consumer habits and how they affect the environment.Out of 14 countries, Canada scored a very low rating from the National Geographic...
Canadian consumers rank second-last in green survey
Huge homes, widespread car culture push Canada to back of the pack
Autonomy for Bolivian province shows promise
Once again the strongmen of South America's Socialist movement are handed a resounding cry of opposition from their people. As Morales and Chavez move to unite the region under a Socialist banner, divisions are...
Man City fans consider home boycott as Scolari bi...
" Over 95% of fans polled so far by MCFCfans would consider boycotting home...
Twelve killed, dozens missing as boat sinks in Am...
At least 12 people are reported dead when a boat capsized in the northwestern Brazil. " Twelve killed, dozens missing as boat sinks in AmazonMon-May 05, 2008Rio de Janeiro / Indo-Asian News ServiceAt least 12...
Amazon capsize kills 12 and dozens missing
"At least 12 people have died and more than 40 are missing after a passenger boat capsized on a tributary of the Amazon in Brazil.The accident occurred on the River Solimoes as passengers were returning from a party...
Four British men on missing plane in Brazil
A small aircraft has gone missing off the north-east coast of Brazil with four British men on board. It appears that the aircraft just vanished into thin air."The Foreign Office confirmed that Alan Kempson, Sean...
OAS envoy arrives at Bolivia to mediate in separa...
Caracas,Venezuela, 30 April 2008. The Organization of American States (OAS) has sent its Secretary for political affairs, Argentinean Dante Caputo, to mediate in the secession crisis. After failing to...
Airline says Heathrow "worst in Europe"
Ouch! A harsh assessment of Heathrow by an American Airlines executive. Although I have to say, having used both BA's facilities and AA's facilities at Heathrow, I don't think it's Heathrow's fault that their...
OAS warns Bolivian separatists (updated III)
Caracas, Venezuela, 26 April, 2008. The 34 member Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) warned separatist forces in Bolivia over their planned referendum on 4 May 2008 and its possible...
Spreading The Word About The Humanitarian Mission...
" MIAMI, April 26, 2008 – The cost of a pound of coffee in Colombia: $8. A hand-carved souvenir iguana from Cuba: $10. A cold beer in Honduras: $1.Traveling throughout Central and South America talking to...
