International sexual terrorism - your ambassadors abroad

When people travel from their home land they become ambassadors to the nation they belong to. However it would seem that countries that have citizens worried about sex predators. Within a neighborhood or play...

We Gathered to Pay Tribute to the King of Pop at the Apollo

After arriving at Penn Station in New York, we took the 'A' train to Harlem. After climbing the subway steps to the street, we were swept up in the crowd. As we walked, we moved along sidewalks with enthusiastic...

Dessert Recipes : Banana Bread

Dessert Recipes : Banana Bread What do you do with overripe bananas? Some of you may throw them out, but my wife makes the best banana bread I’ve ever tasted. Topped with a little butter or cream cheese and you have a great breakfast or afternoon snack. Add a little ice...

$27 Billion Lawsuit: Blogger Sends Correspondent to Ecuador

“Big Oil” is under siege.  Nowhere, however, are the stakes higher than in Ecuador.  Within six months, a judge in that country is expected to issue a decision in a class-action environmental lawsuit...

Venezuela and Iran enhance economic and political relations

During the Middle East leg of his international tour, Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, paid a visit to Tehran over the weekend. At the conclusion of the official visit to Iran, Venezuelan Head of State...

The Virtual Family Reunion.

By, Uwe Paschen. The virtual Family reunion.  Yesterday was my Mothers Birthday and with only my Brother, Sister in law and nephews leaving with her nowadays due to the fact that most of us are scattered around...

Penguins in peril - marathon food search

Global warming is causing problems in finding food for penguins in Argentina. The fluctuations year to year in weather is leading to them nesting in places that means that they have to swim the equivalent of two...

Discovery of world's largest snake has clues for global warming

 South American researchers have unearthed the vertebrae of the largest snake ever discovered.  It dwarfs the largest recorded snakes alive today, at four times the weight and almost 1.5 times the length. "...

Bolivians approved New Constitution

After few poll countings, the Bolivian government has stated its proposed constitution was approved in Sunday´s referendum. However, the local and divided opposition was reluctant to concede defeat. "opposition...

Japan's First Victims...

 By, Uwe Paschen.  Japan’s first victims are the Brazilian “guest” workers in the Japanese industry. Those affected are the Brazilian Japanese that where broth to Japan over 20 years ago to fill in...

Venezuela: Congress passes re-election bill

The Venezuelan National Assembly approved the wording of the question for a National Referendum on limitless election. Once, the bill is sent to the Electoral Body- CNE-, a Referendum should be organised...

Venezuela investigates US official over plot against gov

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez warned US Embassy that one of its officials may soon be declared persona non grata. This warning comes after allegations over a meeting that took place between opposition...

Chavez: US heating oil program never suspended

Despite earlier allegations against the Venezuela social assistance to the American poor, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez confirmed the heating oil programme was never suspended. «They are speculating on...

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez vows to continue the revolution

Yesterday night, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez addressed the nation for the 2008 final speech. During his tv message, Chavez promised to invest in the country for its growth and the continuation of the...

Venezuelan Chavez shocked by US' Gaza reaction

The Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez criticised the US stand on the Israeli attack on Gaza. He also called criminal the Israeli raid on Palestinians. "The remark came after Gordon Johndroe, a spokesman for...

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