Patagonia Indian Tribe Faces Extinction

This has happened to the smaller tribes in the US and is happening now in south and central America.  It is one effect of "progress". " PUERTO EDEN, Chile (Reuters) – Hawking sea lion skin souvenir canoes at one of South America's most remote outposts, Francisco...

Forest Fires in Patagonia Force State of Emergency

The Argentine government has declared a state of emergency in the Tierra del Fuego province due to forest fires that have now engulfed over 500 hectares of land and forced the evacuation of over 70 people. Teirra...

Penguins wash up closer to equator in Brazil

"RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Penguins from frigid waters near the bottom of the world are washing up closer to the equator than ever before, Brazilian wildlife authorities said Wednesday."

Thousands leave homes as Chile volcano erupts

A 3,280-foot volcano has unexpectedly erupted in Chile, forcing the evacuation of more than 5,000 people. Experts say the volcano hasn't been active in more than 9,500 years, and is leaving a dangerous layer of...

The Reason We Are Moving to Austin

"Patagonia to Lead Congress Avenue Comeback April 10, 2008 20:58 Filed in: News Congress Avenue was always meant to be the heart of Austin. Over the last 40 years, it's destiny as a ...

Malma Malbec (2005) from Patagonia (not the store)

Part of Bodega NQN Classic line, this Malma Malbec (2005) comes from Patagonia (not the outdoor store, in Argentina) or more precisely San Patricio Del Chanar in Neuquen province.  The vineyard was planted in 2001. Grapes are harvested by hand. The surroundings are...

A harrowing view from the top: global warming

I've submitted a couple of articles - Tibetans carry on as glaciers fall victim to global warming and Heatwave on the top of the world - regarding the evidence of global warming, climate change - whatever your semantic preference - in the high mountains of the world. And,...

Eric Shipton: Mapping the Blank

"Eric Shipton: Mapping the Blank The territory west of the Shaksgam river in northern Pakistan—the Sarpo Laggo and Shimshal valleys, the Baltoro, Biafo, Hispar, and Braldu glaciers, and the Aghil range—is Shipton country, severely contoured, and with the highest...

Major New Link-Up on Cerro Torre

"Major New Link-Up on Cerro Torre By Dougald MacDonald Cerro Torre's southern flank. The 1994 Marsigny-Parkin line follows obvious ice gullies to the saddle left of the tower, the Col of Hope. From there, the 1974 Ragni di Lecco route climbs steep ice to the top. Cordes and...

'Terror Birds': Argentine fossil points to largest bird ever found

From the Chicago Tribune, Illinois: "A curious teenager in Argentina has discovered the fossil skull of the biggest bird ever found - a swift, flightless predator 10 feet tall that pursued its prey across the...

John McCain -- Arizona

This is the web site of Republican Senator McCain from Arizona.

U.S. Border Patrol -- Tucson, Arizona

Attention Employers: Please hire U.S. citizens and legal immigrants! Say NO to cheap illegal alien labor. It's against the law, it's unethical, and it's bad for this country.

El Gameo = The Illegal Immigration Game

This is just great! Now everybody can play at being an illegal immigrant. Copy & Click this URL: http://www.transience.com.au/el/elgameo.html   

Janet Napolitano -- Governor Of Arizona

This is the web site of the Governor of Arizona.

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