Ecuador

Commentary: No surprises in latest world corruption rankings

A new survey on corruption around the world confirms what many of us have long suspected: Fiery populist leaders who rise to power vowing to eradicate corruption often end up leading sleazier governments than their predecessors.

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Case Note: Empresa Eléctrica del Ecuador, Inc. v. Republic of Ecuador

Ita leads this morning with a new English translation of the decision in Empresa Eléctrica del Ecuador, Inc. (“EMELEC”) v. Republic of Ecuador. This is a pretty perplexing decision. The core issue was jurisdiction and the...

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Latin American energy worries

A dark street in Sao Paulo, where a power cut left millions without electricity Several Latin American countries have recently been hit by major power shortages, raising concerns that the region is facing a serious energy...

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Editorial: Smiles to holiday volunteers, but scowls to Alisal's school board

Smiles to volunteers who are providing food, stove time and time in serving lines to see that the needy in our community are able to feast at Thanksgiving dinners at Dorothy's Place, the Salvation Army and Church of the Rock in...

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Chavez buys Russian tanks, builds up militia

CARACAS, Venezuela, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is deploying 300 newly bought Russian tanks and armored vehicles and has called on Venezuelans to join Bolivarian militia in a marked military buildup seen...

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Operation Christmas Child 11.24.09

Charlotte residents and out-of-state folks from Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia, just to name a few, are packing shoebox gifts for children in more than 100 countries suffering from natural disaster, war, terrorism,...

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Print Show Highlights Both Craft, Subject Matter

Strong and varied entries that reach beyond artistic technique to tell a story or reveal interesting subject matter are what emerge from the 29th Annual Alma College Statewide Print Competition, according to juror Nancy Macko.

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Southern Ocean protected area to shield marine region more diverse than Galapagos

Science Centric | 24 November 2009 15:40 GMT A first-time high seas Marine Protected Area (MPA) has been established in the Southern Ocean, eliminating fishing and giving scientists a special opportunity to study the effects of...

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World Vision Goes Around the World to Find the True Spirit of Christmas Next Stop: Quito, Ecuador

Team began quest in U.S. last week, will travel to four more countries in next four weeks $25 million fundraising effort aims to fight poverty and help 625,000 people around the world Contact: Laura Blank, World Vision,...

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travelgirl recommends: Cruise in the new year

FOOD & WINE TRAILS Four thousand. That's how many bottles of wine are making a voyage on each of Food & Wine Trails 14 different wine cruises to the Mediterranean and Australia in 2010. Each cruise is on either Celebrity,...

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