Colombian hostage freed after eight years Oct 27, 2008
In this picture taken November 29, 2005 in Manizales, Colombia, former congressman Oscar Lizcano is flanked by two FARC's guerrilas. The image is from a videotape sent by the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). (Globe and Mail -- International)
Colombia signs up for XO laptop May 30, 2008
A separate deal with OLPC is being negotiated to buy XO laptops for schools in and around the state capital Manizales. In a statement announcing the deal, OLPC founder Nicholas Negroponte said the organisation was starting to get "good traction" from countries keen to sign up and buy the distinctive green and white XO laptops in large numbers. (BBC News -- Technology)
Colombia's First Low Cost Airline Oct 13, 2007
Bogota to the following destinations Manizales, Neiva, Armenia, Pasto, Yopal, Ibague, Valledupar, Arauca, Popayan, Villavicencio, Barrancabermeja, Corozal (Sucre), Cartago (Valle). Phase 2. (Suite101.com)
Ccuta is a surprise in the Libertadores semis, but can they beat Boca Juniors? May 30, 2007
And Boca itself has every reason to remember the shock side from 2004, Once Caldas from Manizales -- the Colombians beat Boca on penalties to win the title. Now Ccuta has to get past Boca if it is to make it to the final. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Perez Provides Punch For Ravens Feb 13, 2007
Like Perez, Gomez grew up in Colombia, in Manizales. While Perez has scored 21 goals and added 11 assists for the Ravens, his presence has allowed the other players around him to flourish. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
