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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 02/08/09 07:15:32 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 89% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Norman Erlich, actor, 75 Nov 14, 2007
In 1972, Erlich entered the mainstream Spanish-language scene, establishing himself as a Jewish comedian with his self-mocking monologues on Corrientes, the Broadway of Buenos Aires ... The author of four humor books, Erlich continued his comic monologues until his death, with performances of "Prueba de humor" (Test of Love) on Corrientes. (Variety)
Argentina launches dengue prevention campaign Nov 2, 2007
Actions listed by Argentina's Health Ministry include the epidemic's focal treatment, the elimination of mosquito breeding and organizing health equipment in dengue-risk areas in the provinces of Formosa, Corrientes, Misiones, Chaco, Salta and Jujuy Tucuman. "Dengue has come to stay, it is impossible to believe that this problem can be solved in one day or in the following year since the mosquito has shown its capability of adapting to changes," Gonzalez said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Young Argentine soccer goalkeeper dies Sep 4, 2007
"I do not have ill feelings, nor anger with life nor with God," Eberto said in an interview in his native Corrientes city when he talked about his illness. "This can happen to anybody and it happened to me. I am ready to fight and I will do so all my life, and this will probably make me stronger for future problems," Eberto said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Buenos Aires begins to feel like home Jun 22, 2007
The biggest houses lie along Corrientes Avenue, and people refer to shows as being "on Corrientes" or "off-Corrientes," just like Broadway and off-Broadway. Thus far, I've seen "Camino del Cielo," a pitch-black tale about a concentration camp commander who tries to pass off to a Red Cross inspector his camp as a cheery village, and "Cabaret," an all-Spanish version of the Sally Bowles story, complete with a two-story pair of fishnet-clad legs center stage. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
American buys slices of South America Jun 12, 2007
This month lawmakers in Corrientes province, where the wetlands are located, modified the local constitution to block foreigners from buying land considered a strategic resource. The law appeared to target any new attempts by Tompkins to increase his holdings. (Yahoo News)
Masisa S.A. Agrees to Sell 90% of Forestal Argentina S.A. and to Create an Association with New Shareholders Jun 2, 2007
FASA has 38,000 hectares of pine and eucalyptus plantations and plantable landholdings in the provinces of Entre Rios and Corrientes in Argentina. Moreover, FASA's shareholders have committed themselves to managing FASA's forest assets pursuant to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) standard that guarantees the responsible and sustainable management of the forests and the maintenance of reserves and protected areas. (PR Newswire)
Nature v nationWhy an anteater is central to conservation efforts in Argentina May 25, 2007
The Tompkins' land is located in Corrientes province ... "The whole province of Corrientes is watching!" Kris Tompkins told me as we waited for the animal's elongated snout to slurp up its mouth-watering diet of mashed meat, eggs, bananas and vegetables. (BBC News -- Americas)
Parade for the poorArgentina's invisible underclass marches against hunger May 19, 2007
They were driven to other northern cities - Corrientes, Posadas, Resistencia and Formosa - where the marching continued and, they say, covered thousands of kilometres. These are places that only rarely make the news in Buenos Aires where, to the casual observer, things appear to be going very well. (BBC News)
Grains Leader Argentina Lags in Biofuels Investment May 14, 2007
On Thursday, Canada's Dynamotive announced it signed an agreement to invest up to US$140 million to build six plants in the northeastern province of Corrientes, using lumber and paper industry waste to make biofuels. The first plant is expected to begin operating in 2008, Andrew Kingston, the president of Dynamotive, told Reuters. (Planet Ark, United States)
Argentine soldiers pay tribute to dead Apr 3, 2007
"Mr Robles, 45, had diplomatically concealed his jacket as he passed through the tight security of Mount Pleasant airport last weekend, but his true feelings were plain."Las Malvinas are and always will be Argentine," he said, stating the words as if they were part of a catechism.After the war, Britain offered to repatriate the remains of the Argentine dead, but Buenos Aires refused, arguing that because the Falklands belonged to them anyway, it would be wrong to talk of repatriation.Nearby, his... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Argentina reports 20 new dengue cases Mar 6, 2007
BUENOS AIRES, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Argentine authorities Monday reported 20 new dengue cases, 19 in the northern province of Corrientes and one in the capital city of Buenos Aires. Jorge Cialzetta, anti-dengue coordinator of Corrientes' health ministry, said the region's cases were all in the Sur and Popular neighborhoods of Corrientes city, the capital of the province. (Xinhuanet, China)
Off the tango track| Jan 15, 2007
milonga its all but impossible to ignore the tango in Buenos Aires, but the city has so much more to offer as Richard Holmes discovered (iAfrica.com)
