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On the home stretch - Asuncion, Paraguay (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:52:24 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Asuncion, Paraguay We've got four months to go and I think we are going to finish strong. The computer lab is running strong we just finished up the first round of community classes and they turned out well. I at least figured out who will actually keep their word (results: 83.333% certainty you can not trust a teacher). I started with nine...

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Itinerary - Canterbury, United Kingdom (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:48:58 GMT

... Following recommendations from Canterbury drunks, we had to see for ourselves the delights of Asuncion, before hitting... Argentina: Heading to Buenos Aires for a short time to set ourselves up for a longer stay later on, then heading down to the tip of Patagonia to explore the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine and the Parque Nacional de Los Glaciares before their winter sets...

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DPWH speeds up flood control project in Catanduanes (Positive News Media)

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:19:57 GMT

... this project on schedule," Odiaman said. On the other hand, Elicia Galicia, a resident in Barangay Asuncion in Viga, said that even though that the project is not yet fully completed, floods did not affect their houses during the previous rains and tropical storms. "We are very thankful because since the concrete dike was built along the river, our houses are now protected from floods. During...

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Paraguay name squad for World Cup qualifier in Argentina (Reuters UK)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:41:14 GMT

ASUNCION, Aug 29 (Reuters) - Coach Gerardo Martino vowed Paraguay would attack Argentina the same way they did to beat Brazil when he named his squad for next month's World Cup qualifiers.

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RIGHTS-PARAGUAY: President Apologises to Victims of Dictatorship (Global News Blog)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:49:23 GMT

Global Geopolitics – Global News Blog - IPS Thursday, August 28, 2008 All rights reserved, IPS – Inter Press Service, 2008. David Vargas ASUNCIÓN, Aug 28 (IPS) - Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo apologised Thursday in the name of the state to the victims of human rights violations committed by the 1954-1989 dictatorship of Alfredo Stroessner. The testimony [...]

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‘This is a victory for the Latin American revolution’ (SOCIALIST UNITY)

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:56:07 GMT

Well there is life beyond Harry’s Place…this is from Richard Gott at Comment is Free The leftist winds of change blowing strongly through South America in the 21st century arrived this month in Paraguay, where the latest member of the extraordinary coalition assembled over the past 10 years by Hugo Chávez of Venezuela assumed office in Asunción. President Fernando Lugo , a former radical bishop...

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Asuncion - good for fake watches and sunglasses - Asuncion, Paraguay (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:22:41 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Asuncion, Paraguay Am now in Ascuncion, the capital of Paraguay. What can I say. Not a lot. A real shame - this was once a beautiful 18th century Spanish colonial town and in the push to make it a real up and coming efficent place they tore down most of the buildings and put up breeze blocks. Not a lot to see here at all. It is also extremely poor - the country...

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Asuncion Exploring the city (Travelblog)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:24:15 GMT

... together for a mini-tour of the city (picking up a new card on the way). There are many squares in Asuncion although the location of a the buildings made photos a thing of difficulty. Having photographed all the buildings Asuncion has to offer (and then re-photographing them because I left my camera on small pictures) and marvelling at the palace that overlooks the poorest part of...

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Asuncion Not such an easy leave (Travelblog)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 20:24:14 GMT

We woke early packed and checked out.It took a little longer than we expected to get to the bus station but arrived with around 5 minutes until the bus was due to go.Given the nature of transport we were confident that we'd catch it without problems.Uhm think again. In fact the transport is so prompt the bus had left 15 minutes before hand. Some frantic Spanish later thanks Faye they radioed

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Foz to Asuncion via Ciudad del Este. (Travelblog)

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:21:31 GMT

... haven for cheap electrical goods but we have no time to stop as we must get a coach to the capital Asuncion. Despite a barrage of ticket sellers when we arrive at the station we head to the recommended company (RYSA) and buy our tickets for the next bus (G81,000). Because of the time difference we are leavijng an hour earlier than expect and reach Asuncion just after midday.0 CommentsNo...

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SOJOURNING ILOCOS SUR (My Ilocandia Tour) - Vigan, Luzon, Philippines (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:15:31 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Vigan, Luzon, Philippines Day 3. Jan. 14, 2008. - Malacang Ti Amihan [Paoay] - St. Agustine Church [Paoay] - UNESCO's Heritage Village [Vigan City] Day 4. Jan. 15, 2008. - Our Lady of Charity Church & Belfry [Bantay] - Nuestra Senora De La Asuncion Church [Sta. Maria] - Baluarte [Vigan] Day 5. Jan. 16, 2008. - Palacio del Arzobizpo - Syquia Mansion - Villa...

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Canada's Sergerie kicks to taekwondo silver (CBC.ca)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:52:17 GMT

... to the final, Sergerie didn't give up a point in her semifinal match, defeating Puerto Rico's Asuncion Ocasio Rodriguez 2-0.The Canadian scored an offensive and defensive kick in the first round, good for two points, and then didn't look back.Sergerie also cruised through her quarter-final match earlier in the day, beating Vanina Paola Sanchez Beron of Argentina 3-0.She scored offensive...

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Iran wants to send man into space (Seattle Times)

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:32:43 GMT

... Karadzic was arrested last month after 13 years on the run and transferred to the tribunal July 30.Asunción, ParaguayMilitary leaders being replacedThe new president of Paraguay, ruled for 35 years by military dictator Gen. Alfredo Stroessner, is replacing most of the country's top military leaders.Presidential spokesman Augusto Dos Santos says newly inaugurated President Fernando Lugo has...

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New Paraguay leader sacks military chiefs (Democratic Underground)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:54:21 GMT

Source: [b]cnn[/b] ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- Paraguay's new president is replacing most of the country's top military leaders less than a week after taking office. Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo has said soldiers will perform humanitarian tasks for the poor. Presidential spokesman August...

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Paraguay’s new president replaces military command (OTB News)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:22:46 GMT

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Paraguay’s new president is replacing most of the country’s top military leaders….

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Paraguay's new president replaces military command (kansascity.com)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:19:00 GMT

Paraguay's new president is replacing most of the country's top military leaders.

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Another bus trip! - Asuncion, Paraguay (TravelPod.com Recent Updates)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:18:33 GMT

Jump to the full entry & travel map Asuncion, Paraguay We are leaving Brazil this afternoon for a brief excursion into Paraguay. According to our guide, Alvaro, Asuncion the capital is boring! I´m sure it is not. We are only there for a day anyway! Another 6 hour bus trip looms. I am wondering about the seating arrangements. We have an odd number in the group and noone will sit next to...

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Paraguay's new president replaces military command (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:11:00 GMT

ASUNCION, Paraguay -- Paraguay's new president is replacing most of the country's top military leaders.

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Leryn Franco (Soulfull Vibes)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:07:22 GMT

Leryn Franco (born 1 March 1982 in Asunción) is a Paraguayan athlete who specializes in the javelin throw. Her personal best throw is 55.38 metres, achieved in May 2007 in Fortaleza. Franco... Visit Soulfull Vibes for more information

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Anti-corruption bishop becomes Paraguay president (Arizona Republic)

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:05:47 GMT

ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) -- Leftist ex-bishop Fernando Lugo shoved aside Paraguay's infamous 61-year history of one-party rule as he took office Friday with promises to end corruption and hunger in the poor South American nation....

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