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Letter to the Editor - Jan. 8
Free Trade Agreement hasn’t done what was promised To the editor: Despite some opposition from the congressional Democrats, President Obama signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea, Panama and Colombia. He declared that the agreement...Tags: Barack Obama, U.S. Congress, Parties and Movements, South Korea, Trade Agreements
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OAS study says countries should consider decriminalizing drug use
BOGOTA, Colombia — The Organization of American States said Friday that countries should consider decriminalizing drug use, a shift backed by several Latin American leaders but opposed by the United States. Decriminalization could be one of many...
Tags: Drug Use, Lifestyle and Leisure, Bogota (Colombia), Punishment, Recreational Substance Use
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New principal adds to wave of transition at Annapolis Area Christian School
What started for Robert McCollum as a two-year leave of absence from a teaching job in Chicago has expanded into a five-year stint guiding 300 students in a Christian school in Bogota, Colombia. That enrollment was about a tenth of what McCollum was...
Tags: Trials, Bogota (Colombia), Annapolis, Religion and Belief, Christianity
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The Frugal Traveler: Experience luxury for less in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia
Long discussed among international expats and indie travelers as a must-see destination, Colombia's Cartagena de Indias has remained somewhat off the mainstream vacation radar of North American tourists. Lately though, Cartagena seems to be coming into...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Transportation Industry, Tourism and Leisure, Restaurants, UNESCO
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Opinión: Gobernador Scott en misión comercial a Chile
Este mes estaré encabezando una misión comercial a Santiago de Chile con más de 100 participantes, representando diversas empresas y organizaciones de Florida. La misión tiene el propósito de ampliar el comercio bilateral y la inversión chilena en la...
Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Chile, Endesa SA
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JetBlue looks to double capacity in 5 years
A handful of airlines have expanded existing routes or launched new ones at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in the past year, and more new service is on tap for 2013. Leading the growth charge is New York-based JetBlue Airways, which grew...Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, JetBlue Airways, Transportation, Air Transportation Industry
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Cibercrimen crece en Latinoamérica ante débil respuesta Gobiernos, alerta OEA
Washington, 3 may (EFE).- Los ataques y crímenes cibernéticos aumentaron en 2012 en Latinoamérica ante la falta de estrategias gubernamentales sólidas para hacer frente a esos desafíos, que van desde el pirateo por motivos políticos hasta el uso de...Tags: Chile
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Transcript: Obama's remarks on Pritzker nomination
Here's a transcript of President Barack Obama's remarks this morning in nominating Penny Pritzker as Commerce secretary and Mike Froman as a U.S. trade representative: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Good morning, everybody. Please have a...Tags: Career and Workplace, G8, Politics, South Korea, U.S. Senate
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Clinton's UCF speech highlights grad week in Central Florida
There's plenty to celebrate this week as thousands of students graduate from the University of Central Florida and area colleges. Former President Bill Clinton, who has praised UCF on national television, will speak Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at one of the...
Tags: Bill Clinton, Engineering, Teaching and Learning, Graduation, Technology
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Colombia lawmakers reject controversial gay marriage bill
BOGOTA — Colombian lawmakers on Wednesday rejected a polarizing bill to allow same-sex marriage in the predominantly Roman Catholic nation, as hundreds of people took to the streets to demonstrate for and against the measure. The bill was rejected...
Tags: Marriage, Politics, Justice System, Francois Hollande, Crime, Law and Justice
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Victor Carranza dies at 77; 'Emerald King' of Colombia
Victor Carranza, known as the "Emerald King" of Colombia, who built a near monopoly in trade in the precious gems and survived at least two assassination attempts along the way, died of lung cancer Thursday at a Bogota hospital. He was 77. Officials...
Tags: Corporate Crime, Politics, Justice System, Prosecution, Human Rights Watch
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Kids of Character: Frank Racedo
Frank Racedo Age: 11 School: Coral Cove Elementary in Miramar Grade: Fifth Hometown: Miramar Trait: Kindness Frank has strong motivation and instinct for doing good deeds, from intervening in bullying situations to helping with homework. He...Tags: Teaching and Learning, UNICEF, Students, Human Interest, The Happiest News!
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