• Gregory P. Cordell Nov 16, 2009
Gregory served honorably in the U.S. Navy as a petty officer aboard the USS Simon Bolivar. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and was most recently the Managing Director of Operations at Integrys Energy Service in Rosslyn. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Venezuela vs. Colombia: The Battle Over Emigres Nov 5, 2009
Castro, in fact, feels that Ch;vez's oil-fueled Bolivarian Revolution (named for 19th-century South American independence hero Simon Bolivar) discriminates against the middle class. When he recently applied for a mortgage to buy a new house in a safer neighborhood, he says he was offered an exorbitant interest rate, set largely by the government, due to his economic status. (Time.com)
DRC: Sexual violence prevention and re-integration funding "falls through cracks" Nov 4, 2009
Colombian women walk as Venezuelan national guards patrol the Simon Bolivar bridge in San Antonio November 3, 2009. Gunmen have killed two Venezuelan soldiers near the border with Colombia in the. (AlertNet)
Depeche Mode rep denies singer made slip in Peru Oct 16, 2009
British band Depeche Mode's lead vocalist Dave Gahan performs in concert in Bogota's Simon Bolivar Park, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/William Fernando Martinez). (Longview Daily News, WA)
Venezuelan artist's vibrant portraits evoke the tropics Oct 15, 2009
They show South American leaders Hugo Chavez and 19th-century liberator Simon Bolivar. Titled respectively "Venezuela Today" and "Venezuela Yesterday," both leaders' images are framed by their respective flags, which are similar but not the same. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Venezuelan takes reins of L.A. Philharmonic Oct 8, 2009
Swed was in the audience two years ago when Dudamel conducted the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, delivering a reading of Beethoven's Fourth Symphony that left fans delirious. "I haven't seen that kind of reaction from a crowd since I saw the Beatles at Dodger Stadium," Swed said. (CNN -- World)
Venezuela predicts 0.5 percent growth in 2010 Oct 3, 2009
AP Photo - Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, right, shows Libya's President Moammar Gadhafi a replica of Venezuelan Independence hero Simon Bolivar's sword after giving it as a gift to Gadhafi in Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela, Monday, Sept. 28, 2009. Chavez decorated Gadhafi with the Simon Bolivar Order. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Ovation TV to Celebrate the Arrival of Gustavo Dudamel With Documentaries and Performances Featuring The Young Maestro Beginning Sunday, September 27 Sep 18, 2009
Wednesday, September 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. This incredible performance featuring Gustavo Dudamel conducting the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra was filmed on New Year's Eve in 2007 before a live and enthusiastic audience in Caracas, Venezuela ... Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra - Wednesday, September 30 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. For several years now, Gustavo Dudamel and the young musicians of the Venezuelan youth orchestra "Simon Bolivar" have been causing a furor on the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hugo Chavez, Movie Mogul Sep 8, 2009
Venezuelan media report that Villa del Cine is also planning to produce a film version of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's historical novel about South American independence hero Simon Bolivar, The General in His Labyrinth. Meanwhile, critics are denouncing Chavez's move to revoke RCTV's license as another Castro-style authoritarian step to snuff out freedom of expression, following recent legislation that criminalizes slander against public officials. (Time.com)
Venezuela rivals march in Caracas Sep 6, 2009
The law requires schools to base their teaching on "the Bolivarian Doctrine" - a reference to the ideals of 19th Century independence hero Simon Bolivar, such as Latin American unity and national self-determination. Anti-Chavez protesters fear his new education law. (BBC News -- Americas)
* Chavez visits Syria, calls government of Israel genocidal Sep 6, 2009
Chavez later inaugurated a public garden in the city, naming it after 19th century Latin American independence leader Simon Bolivar. The firebrand Latin American leader has built close ties with Iran, Syria, Cuba and other countries while his relations have grown tense with Israel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Thousands stage anti-Chavez demos Sep 5, 2009
He spoke out for what he called the Bolivarian revolution, essentially a set of socialist ideals linked to the 19th century Venezuelan revolutionary leader, Simon Bolivar, and much referred to by President Chavez. "If we have to march a thousand times, or be out on the streets all year round, then we'll do it," he said. (BBC News -- Americas)
Confucius to teach Houstonians ancient Chinese philosophy Sep 3, 2009
Since then it has accepted 18 busts and life-size statues representing other heroes of independence and democracy, including the Great Liberator of South America -- Simon Bolivar, and Dr. Mahatma Gandhi of India. "Given the importance of education today within so many communities, it is significant that an educator was selected rather than a historic governmental official," Forster, also co-chairman of Friends of Confucius Sculpture for Hermann Park, explained to the Council members before their... (Xinhuanet, China)
Police, Protesters Clash in Venezuela Aug 24, 2009
The law approved by the largely pro-Chavez National Assembly last week orders schools to base curricula on "the Bolivarian Doctrine" - a reference to ideals espoused by 19th-century independence hero Simon Bolivar, such as national self-determination and Latin American unity. Critics are quick to note that Chavez uses the term "Bolivarian" to describe his political movement, and some believe his socialist government intends to win over hearts and minds through classroom indoctrination. (CBS News -- World)
* Police use tear gas to halt march Aug 24, 2009
Simon Bolivar freed several countries from the Spanish empire in the early 19th century. Socialist Chavez describes his own government as a Bolivarian revolution and critics say the law will lead to ideological education inspired by Cuba. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Police clash with demonstrators in Venezuela Aug 23, 2009
The Bolivarian Doctrine'The law approved by the largely pro-Chavez National Assembly last week orders schools to base curricula on "the Bolivarian Doctrine" a reference to ideals espoused by 19th-century independence hero Simon Bolivar, such as national self-determination and Latin American unity. Critics are quick to note that Chavez uses the term "Bolivarian" to describe his political movement, and some believe his socialist government intends to win over hearts and minds through classroom... (MSNBC -- International)
New education clash in Venezuela Aug 23, 2009
The law requires schools to base their teaching on "the Bolivarian Doctrine" - a reference to the ideals of 19th Century independence hero Simon Bolivar, such as Latin American unity and national self-determination. A previous attempt at education reform was one of the factors that led to mass protests in 2002, eventually culminating in a failed coup attempt against Mr Chavez. (BBC News)
Need more info on bill Aug 14, 2009
Benj 00004000 amin Scharifker, dean of the Simon Bolivar University, said a student from the opposition-sided protest suffered a broken arm. Want better state government. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Venezuelans clash over education Aug 14, 2009
President Hugo Chavez backs the bill that requires curricula to be based on the ideals espoused by the 19th-Century independence hero Simon Bolivar ... The document orders the country's public and private schools to base their teaching on "the Bolivarian Doctrine" - a reference to Simon Bolivar's ideals, such as Latin American unity and national self-determination. (BBC News)
Mexican president leaves for official visit to S America Aug 13, 2009
On Thursday, Calderon will place a wreath at Bogota's monument to Simon Bolivar, hold a second meeting with Uribe and receive the keys of the city from Bogota mayor Samuel Moreno Rojas. Calderon will meet his Uruguayan counterpart Tabare Vazquez on Friday and spend the weekend in Uruguay before flying to Brazil on Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Foes Warn Chavez Seeks Indoctrination in Schools Aug 12, 2009
Under the bill, teaching would be based on "the Bolivarian Doctrine" _ a term used by Chavez to describe his socialist political movement named after 19th century independence hero Simon Bolivar. The legislation would also give state-funded neighborhood-based assemblies _ called "communal councils" _ a key role in the "administration, maintenance, evaluation and supervision" of schools in their communities. (Newsmax)
Chavez cherishes his Chinese-built satellite Aug 6, 2009
Last October, a new Chinese-built US$241 million communications satellite called Simon Bolivar or Venesat-1 was launched from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwestern China on a CZ-3B rocket ... "It is the domination of space, this is an act ... of independence Now we have a socialist satellite to construct socialism in Venezuela and cooperate with others, which is why the satellite Simon Bolivar was created. Congratulations.". (Asia Times Online)
Colombian rocker Juanes, Cuba's Rodriguez to play September 'Peace' concert in Cuban capital Aug 5, 2009
SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS, WILL WEISSERT Associated Press Writers. 7:52 PM EDT, August 4, 2009. (FOX61, CT)
Juanes wants U.S. rockers to join him in Cuba Aug 5, 2009
His Peace Without Borders on the border between Colombia and Venezuela featured Bose, Juan Luis Guerra, Alejandro Sanz, Carlos Vives and other stars who wore white and sang on the Simon Bolivar bridge between the two South American countries. 2009 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- News)
Pirate ship wrecked in Pass Cavallo belonged to Aury Jul 24, 2009
Aury also worked with Simon Bolivar in trying to liberate Columbia from Spanish rule. When the Spanish attacked the city of Cartagena Columbia, some of Aury s ships evacuated hundreds of people to the safety of Haiti at great expense to himself. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Early 19th Century Revolutionary Mo... Jul 9, 2009
Leaders like Simon Bolivar, the so-called George Washington of South America, led efforts to end Spanish hegemony. Spain was in no position to challenge these movements. (Suite101.com)
Holding his horses Jul 7, 2009
Seven years later, his horses finished win, place, and show in the Gran Premio Clasico Simon Bolivar, Venezuela s biggest race. He started buying unraced horses, training them, and reselling them, a process called pinhooking. (Boston Globe)
Former Holders of Velcro Industries N.V. Shares Notified of Deposit of Funds by Cohere Limited Jul 2, 2009
Cohere's letter advised such persons that, as consequence of the Deposit, the right to all remaining VINV shares has transferred to Cohere and that any requests for release of funds from the Deposit should be directed to Bank van de Nederlandse Antillen, Attention of: Legal Department, Simon Bolivar Plein 1, Willemstad, Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. A copy of Cohere's June 23, 2009 letter is available at. (PR Newswire)
Yo-Yo Ma feels the music with Venezuelan youth Jun 26, 2009
Ma came to Venezuela to perform with conductor Gustavo Dudamel and his Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra, but also took time to listen to youth orchestras at a Caracas music school. The cellist applauded after each performance, hugged the young musicians and praised their emotion and "incredible use of power.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cambridge Health Alliance researcher honored by American Psychiatric Association Jun 24, 2009
D., director of CHA s Center for Multicultural Mental Health Research, has received the Simon Bolivar Award presented by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) ... Dr. Alegria accepted the prize at the APA s annual meeting held in San Francisco, where she also delivered the Simon Bolivar Lecture, titled Prevalence, Risk and Correlates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Across Ethnic and Racial Minority Groups in the U.S.. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman performs with Venezuela's Gustavo Dudamel Jun 4, 2009
Perlman said Wednesday that he was moved by the experience of playing with Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel and his Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra during their first of two concerts in Caracas this week ... Maricmar Perez, a 23-year-old cellist in the Simon Bolivar orchestra, said after a Tuesday rehearsal that she would never have had such an opportunity if Venezuela's network of orchestras hadn't provided her with instruction and an instrument starting at age 7. (FOX61, CT)
* [ CLASSICAL DVD AND CD REVIEWS ] Jun 3, 2009
Last month I praised the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuelas CD of Mahlers Fifth Symphony ... But the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra itself is a very different matter ... Novel sound sensations are what Dudamel often aims for, and frequently achieves, and this particular live performance seems to me the peak of the Simon Bolivar orchestras recording career so far. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Venezuela deports suspected trafficker to Colombia May 27, 2009
The 40-year-old suspect was handed over to Colombian police later Tuesday at the Simon Bolivar international bridge linking the South American countries, said Julio Cesar Sanchez, regional director of Colombia's domestic intelligence agency, DAS.. Venezuelan Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami said Guerrero Ibanez is suspected of smuggling drugs through four states in central-western Venezuela. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Vargas Llosa Detained at Venezuelan Airport May 26, 2009
Alvaro, the son of famed Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa, says he was detained on Monday for questioning at Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport. He is slated to attend a forum organized by Cedice, a conservative Caracas-based think tank that has come under criticism from allies of President Hugo Chavez. (Newsmax)
Peruvian writer and journalist detained for two hours May 26, 2009
The son of famed Peruvian author and former presidential candidate Mario Vargas Llosa said he was detained for questioning at Venezuela's Simon Bolivar International Airport. Alvaro Vargas Llosa is slated to attend a forum organized by Cedice, a conservative Caracas-based think tank that has come under criticism from allies of President Hugo Chavez. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Foley Hoag Continues Expanding International Practice With Addition of Alberto Wray May 19, 2009
In addition to private practice and public service, he has also held posts as both a tenured and visiting professor at Universidad Catolica del Ecuador, Colegio de Jurisprudencia de la Universidad San Francisco de Quito and the Universidad Andina Simon Bolivar. Mr. Wray received both his J.D. and his undergraduate degrees from Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Ecuador. (PR Newswire)
* [CLASSICAL CD REVIEWS] May 6, 2009
Fashions influence classical music as they do other kinds, and over the last year the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela has been a name on many enthusiasts lips ... Its notable that the same freshness that marks the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra also characterizes these mostly very young Taiwanese musicians. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Cinco de Mayo Marks Deep Historic Roots May 6, 2009
America with the uprisings of Simon Bolivar and Jose San Martin). On Cinco de Mayo, 1862, French troops found it ironic that the Mexican forces opposing them were singing the French revolutionary anthem The Marseillaise in Spanish. (Newsmax)
A guide to the world's best music festivals May 3, 2009
The Rock al Parque festival, launched in 1995, has become South America's biggest rockfest in recent years -- some 320,000 people traveled to Simon Bolivar Park in 2006 for a weekend of Colombia's biggest rock bands and renowned international headliners. Funded by Colombia's culture secretary, the free festival has included some of rock's biggest names, including Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Manu Chao, and Bloc Party. (CNN -- International)
Diverse Delights Three of Lima's Be... May 2, 2009
The second is about Colonial Peru which is rather fitting as this building was the home at various points of not one but two of revolutionary heroes, San Martin and Simon Bolivar. It is a very nice building one where lingering is a part of the pleasure and the surrounding area has a lot to offer. (Suite101.com)
Chvez shows restraint in latest spat with Peru Apr 30, 2009
Herbert Koeneke, a political science professor at Simon Bolivar University in Caracas, said he thought that Chvez was trying to soften his reputation in Latin America, "because he knows that he does not have a good reputation outside of Venezuela.". Chvez and Peruvian President Alan Garcia have had testy relations, although they had a cordial meeting with fellow leaders last year in Lima. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Related: Americas Summit: Will Chavez Steal the Show Again? Apr 18, 2009
At first glance, his decade-old Bolivarian Revolution (named for South America's 19th-century independence hero, Simon Bolivar) seems as potent as it was four years ago. Chavez, still Venezuela's most popular political figure, just that lets him run for re-election as long as he wants. (Yahoo News)
Dudamel's storm Apr 17, 2009
Dudamel tells listeners at this open rehearsal of the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela that in Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring they are hearing "the most important piece in the history of music" ... The Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra (SBYO) first came to the world's attention in 2003 when greats of the music world like Placido Domingo and Sir Simon Rattle began to speak of the extraordinary levels of musical brilliance being reached in Venezuela ... Gustavo Dudamel and the Simon Bolivar... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
'IRON MAIDEN: FLIGHT 666' Available in the USA June 9 on Blu-ray, 2-DVD Set and Live Soundtrack Album Apr 16, 2009
FULL TRACK LISTING for the bonus *concert footage on DVD and Blu-ray, plus the double Live Soundtrack CD (CD 1) CHURCHILL SPEECH Bandra Kurla Complex/Mumbai, India February 1, 2008 ACES HIGH Bandra Kurla Complex/Mumbai, India February 1, 2008 2 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT Rod Laver Arena/Melbourne, Australia February 7, 2008 REVELATIONS Acer Arena/Sydney, Australia February 9, 2008 THE TROOPER Makuhari Messe/Tokyo, Japan February 16, 2008 WASTED YEARS Arena Monterrey/Monterrey, Mexico February 22, 2008... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Venezuela's Famed Youth Orchestra Visits U.S. Apr 6, 2009
Gustavo Dudamel (center) receives a standing ovation after leading the Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra during his first appearance at Carnegie Hall in New York, November 11, 2007 Emmanuel Dunand / AFP / Getty ... That future's flagship is the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra, which is playing three sold-out concerts in the U.S. this week, including one at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday night ... Although his government has funded and promoted the Simon Bolivar to a much... (Time.com)
Luminaries past and present featured in Bournes 125th Apr 4, 2009
It includes: Joe Jefferson, noted Shakespearian and comedy actor; Grover Cleveland, U.S. president on two separate occasions; Leonard Wood; presidential candidate and governor-general of Cuba and the Philippines; Eben SS Keith; Keith Car Works founder, industrialist and manufacturer; Charles Raleigh; master artist mural painter and Bourne separatist; Peter Storm; ship s captain associated with Simon Bolivar; C.B. Taylor; Boston Globe newspaper owner; August Belmont; New York philanthropist who... (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Piano prodigy George Li to give benefit concert for school next month Mar 22, 2009
Li has appeared as a soloist with the Xiamen Philharmonic (Xiamen, China), Symphony Pro Musica, Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, Brooklyn Philharmonic Orchestra and others. He has been featured on ABC s Martha Stewart Show and on WBZ-TV s Liz Walker Show. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Uptown Indian Sunday parade pushed back to next week Mar 16, 2009
The parade would have began at 1 p.m. at Washington Avenue and LaSalle Street to Simon Bolivar. Chats, Boards & Blogs. (WWLTV.com, LA)
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Venezuela's Heroes! Mar 12, 2009
Here comes - Simon Bolivar ... Joyce Parra and her father, Angel, have drafted drawings for action figures they call "Venezuela's Heroes," including independence icons Simon Bolivar and Francisco de Miranda, as well as Antonio Jose de Sucre, a general who helped Bolivar free Venezuela from Spanish rule. (AZCentral -- News)
Iron Maiden speak out over riot Mar 11, 2009
"Everyone is just fine. The 'riots' were basically a lot of kids trying to break into the Simon Bolivar Park to see the show and the park has a big perimeter to protect. "There is a large military presence for all concerts in Bogota as can be seen in our forthcoming movie Flight 666. " He said in the last 13 months the group had played two concerts in Bogota. "Neither performance was at all affected by the incidents of people outside trying to break in. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Iron Maiden fans riot in Colombia Mar 10, 2009
According to the official police report, about 25,000 people attended the concert in Simon Bolivar Park on Saturday. Iron Maiden are currently in the middle of a South American tour. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Maxcom Telecomunicaciones, S.A.B De C.V. Announces New Chief Operating Officer Mar 10, 2009
D. in Statistical Computing from the University of California at Berkeley and has a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad Simon Bolivar in Venezuela. About MAXCOM. (PR Newswire)
Chavez orders expropriation of Cargill rice plant Mar 5, 2009
AP Photo - In this photo relased by Miraflores Press Office, Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez holds a national flag during good bye ceremony to then crew of the shool sailboat "Simon Bolivar" at L aGuaira port near to Caracas, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009. "Prepare the decree and we'll expropriate Cargill," he said. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Many Species Thrive In Both Arctic, Antarctic Feb 16, 2009
Eduardo Klein and Elizabeth Huck of the Universidad Simon Bolivar received Venezuela's highest civilian honor for their studies of Antarctic biodiversity. Photography by ArcOD team members has earned a place in galleries from Alaska to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, and inspired an exhibition of paintings based on the images. (Science Daily)
Chvez, S, but maybe not forever Feb 14, 2009
" The most recent polls give Mr. Chvez's "Yes" vote a marginal lead. The referendum could be decided by just 200,000 votes. The key is mobilization. John Magdaleno, a political scientist at the Simon Bolivar University in Caracas, believes that if abstention is less than 35 percent it will mean an almost certain victory for the "No" camp. For Puchi, the referendum will be won or lost on how the wording of the amendment is interpreted. "It's a question of semantics. We insist that it's... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Venezuelans Decide Chavez's Future After 10 Years Feb 8, 2009
He pledged to uproot corruption, sweep away the entrenched political parties, wean Venezuela from its dependence on oil and resurrect the country under the ideals of independence hero Simon Bolivar, the namesake of his "Bolivarian Revolution.". The former army paratroop commander used booming oil profits to nationalize companies and bankroll social programs that have boosted his popularity. (CBS News -- World)
