Kelly and Plumlee Sign NLIs Nov 19, 2008
The team went 4-1 and captured the silver medal at the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Formosa, Argentina. Kelly started all five games, while averaging 8. (TheDevilsDen.com)
Bulldogs Sign 6-5 Wing Mangisto Arop From Canada Nov 14, 2008
He recently set a single-game scoring NEDA scoring record with 42 points, and this past summer played for Canada in the FIBA Americas Championship in Formosa, Argentina. He averaged 17. (Gozags.com)
Rotary seeks four to spend month in Argentina Oct 5, 2008
The program is a Rotary Foundation sponsored Group Study Exchange with District 4790 in Chaco, Formosa and Corrientes, Argentina s northern provinces. Rotary will select four team members who are not Rotarians or related to Rotarians. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
Gran Tierra Energy Announces Oil Discovery With 2,324 BOPD Test Rate in Argentina Sep 17, 2008
x-1 test results should prove to be a substantial reserves and production addition to our Argentine business unit. This success adds near-term production and cash flow to our Argentina business unit, in addition to increasing the prospectivity of identified leads in the Surubi Block and in the adjoining Chivil and Palmar Largo Blocks, where Gran Tierra Energy has a 100% and 14% working interest respectively. (Canada Newswire)
Kelly taking time in choosing college Aug 10, 2008
He played in Formosa, Argentina in the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship. The USA team lost to Argentina 77-64 in the finals. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Roundball Chatter (8/1) Aug 3, 2008
Gregory Echenique of Venezuela was very impressive in the recent FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Formosa, Argentina. He led the tournament in scoring (22. (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
'Bama's Green enjoys national team experience Jul 29, 2008
Jammed into an arena in Formosa, Argentina, a frenzied crowd had no problem proclaiming their allegiances ... " In joining former Under-18 USA national team alumni like Carmelo Anthony and Chris Bosh, Green reached out to a new world. In between recording double-doubles and emerging as a dominant front court presence, he spent time walking around Formosa. Thanks to ubiquitous billboards, citizens recognized him. "They knew what was going on," he said. "We just met the people there in the city. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Green Plays Well But USA Falls Jul 20, 2008
The 2008 USA Basketball Mens U18 National Team (4-1) never stopped trying to fight back from an early deficit, but in the end fell to host Argentina (5-0) 77-64 on Friday night at the 2008 FIBA Americas Under 18 Championship in Formosa, Argentina. Kemba Walker, who will suit up for the University of Connecticut in the fall, led all scorers with 21 points and was named the tournament MVP.. (BamaMag.com)
Argentina tops U.S. in final Jul 19, 2008
Advertisements From Ravenscroft News Release Argentina jumped to a 26-18 lead and went on to a 77-64 victory of the U.S. in the FIBA Americas U18 championship game on Friday in Formosa, Argentina. Ravenscroft senior Ryan Kelly had three points and six rebounds for the U.S. team. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Future Heels helping Team USA Jul 18, 2008
Aided by future UNC basketball players , , and , the USA 18-U squad is dominating the FIBA Americas Championship this week in Formosa, Argentina. On Wednesday evening, behind 13 points and nine rebounds from Travis Wear, the Americans cruised to a 106-64 victory over Puerto Rico to improve its record to 3-0 heading into the medal round. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Looking At Green Statistically In Tourney Jul 18, 2008
The United States national team will play in the semifinals of the FIBA Under 18 Aemricas tournament in Formosa, Argentina tonight. The USA is 3-0 in part because of an incoming Crimson Tide player. (BamaMag.com)
Green Helps USA To Win Over Puerto Rico Jul 18, 2008
The USA Under 18 National Team came from behind--obviously behind early in the game--to defeat Puerto Rico, 106-64, Wednesday night in Formosa, Argentina. A Crimson Tide basketball signee played a big role in the win. (BamaMag.com)
Green Leads USA To Win Over Canada Jul 18, 2008
JaMychal Green was one of two United States players to turn in a double-double as the USA Basketball Men's Under 18 National Team earned its fourth victory in the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Formosa, Argentina, Thursday night. The USA will play for the gold medal Friday night. (BamaMag.com)
West Johnston's Dixon resigns Jul 18, 2008
The U.S. team has beaten Venezuela, 82-73; Bahamas, 115-51; and Puerto Rico, 106-64, in the tournament in Formosa, Argentina. The U.S. team defeated Canada 82-66 on Thursday and advanced to the gold-medal game against Argentina, which beat Puerto Rico 83-68. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Malcolm Lee Named to 2008 USA Basketball Men's U18 Team Jul 13, 2008
Lee travels to Formosa, Argentina on July 12th for the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship ... WASHINGTON, D.C. - The USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team was announced today in Washington, D.C., and is a well-rounded 12-member squad that will look to defend the country's gold medal at the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina. (Uclabruins.com)
Witherspoon A Finalist For Team USA's U18 National Team Jul 4, 2008
The U18 USA National Team will compete at the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championships for Men July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina. A Lilburn, Ga. (Gotigersgo.com)
Drew Gordon and Malcolm Lee Set to Contend For 2008 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team Slots Jun 12, 2008
The USA squad will then depart for the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship For Men, July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina. Gordon and Lee will return to the hardwood to represent the USA for a third time in July. (Uclabruins.com)
Witherspoon Invited To USA Basketball U18 National Team Trials Jun 11, 2008
The finalists will remain in Washington for training camp July 4-10, before departing for the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championships for Men July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina. Davidson College head coach Bob McKillop will serve as Team USA U18 squad's head coach. (Gotigersgo.com)
Stewart Named Court Coach At U18 Team Trials Jun 4, 2008
Following the selection of finalists for the USA squad, the team will continue to train July 4-10 in Washington before departing for Formosa, Argentina, and the 2008 FIBA Americas U18 Championship for Men. The top four finishing teams from the 2008 zone qualifier will earn berths to compete in the 2009 FIBA U19 World Championship, slated to be held July 2-12 in New Zealand. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Davidson's McKillop to helm U.S. under-18 team May 22, 2008
The competition will be held July 14-18 in Formosa, Argentina. McKillop led Davidson to a storybook run to the NCAA tournament's Midwest Regional final in March. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Three Men's Basketball Signees Earn Honors Mar 26, 2008
Green has been invited by USA Basketball to attend tryouts for the 2008 U18 FIBA America Championship Team that will complete in Formosa, Argentina July 14-18. Tryouts and the training camp take place in Washington, D.C. in early July. (BamaMag.com)
Venezuelan men's v-ball clinches Beijing slot Jan 9, 2008
FORMOSA, Argentina (AP) -- The Venezuelan men's volleyball team is headed to the Olympics for the first time after beating Argentina 3-1 in the South American elimination tournament ... Argentina and Venezuela reached the Formosa qualifying round unbeaten. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Hour-by-hour forecast Jan 3, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 01/03/08 07:15:48 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 55% Visability: 10 miles (16 km). (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)
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)
Tougher cattle threaten Argentine beef exports Aug 31, 2007
In the north, cattle contend with drought, swamps, poisonous snakes and even vampire bats, said Alejandro Garcia, who promotes the expansion of livestock for the provincial government of Formosa ... As many as 40,000 cattle whose regular pastures were flooded have died, either through starvation or because of infected wounds from piranha bites, according to Victor Hugo Ruiz, who represents ranchers in Baado La Estrella, a swampy area near Formosa's border with Paraguay. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
WEATHER: Thunderstorms possible Aug 28, 2007
Weather - 7-day Forecast Summaries. Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 08/28/07 09:30:35 EDT. (Florida Today)
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)
Argentina reports 13 new dengue cases Feb 14, 2007
BUENOS AIRES, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Argentine health authorities on Tuesday reported 13 new cases of dengue fever in Formosa province, north of the capital Buenos Aires ... Formosa, some 1,850 km north of Buenos Aires, borders Paraguay and 6,500 cases of dengue have been reported there in recent weeks ... Anibal Gomez, Formosa's head of human development, called on residents not to travel to Paraguay, "unless it is essential and inevitable.". (Xinhuanet, China)
