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Exploration Agreement Signed

By Sandy at 02/15/07 23:10

Bellhaven Copper and Gold Inc. announced that through its wholly owned subsidiary Aurum Exploraton Inc., it has signed an Exploration and Development Agreement with Western Troy. Through this joint venture they will be working dilligently to bring a number of properties online in the near future.

Original source: CNW Group. Bellhaven Signs Definitive U.S.$4.0 Million/5 Yr. JV Agreement with Western Troy Capital Resourcesfor 70% Stake in its Viento Frio Concession

Touring Panama

Touring Panama can be done in many ways. You can take a $5 taxi ride to just about anywhere. You can even get to the airport for $0.50. Backpacking around can be done for about $20. But the best way is apparently by air.

Original source: Buzzle.com. Getting Around Panama

Radiation Detection Equipment Installed

In order to help prevent smuggling of nuclear and other radioactive material the United States and Panama signed a Declaration of Principles. Megaports involvement will install specialized radiation detection equipment to detect all shipments of nuclear and other radioactive materials.

Original source: Government Technology. U.S., Panama Agree to Combat Nuclear Smuggling

Panama Claims 1-0 Victory for Gold Cup

Alberto Blanco after 86 tiring minutes of play against Costa Rica finally scored with a 20 meters shot into the corner of the goal and earned a berth in the 12 team Gold Cup in the United States in June.

Original source: Herald Tribune Sports. Panama beats Costa Rica and earns ticket to Gold Cup

Tainted Medicine Possible for 51 Deaths

Twelve bodies have been exhumed by Panama authorities because of an allegations linking cough syrup, antihistamine tables, calamine lotion or rash ointment to diethylene glyco, a chemical cousin of antifreeze. This chemical causes kidney and nurological damage and they feel that perhaps up to 51 deaths could be involved.

Original source: The Mercury News. Panama officials exhume 12 bodies

Student Leader Murdered in 1970

Heliodoro Portugal disappeared and was murdered back in 1970 and finally The Republic of Panama has been sued before the Iner American Court. Portugal disappeared at the same time opposition leaders were arrested, tortured and/or murdered.

Original source: Panama's Noriegaville News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. noriegaville. com/ ?title=panama_ dragged_ before_ inter_ american_ cou&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1, anchor: Panama Dragged Before Inter American Court]

One Million Nets 51 Month Sentence

Homer W. Forster also known as "Dr. Leonard Adams" was sentenced to 51 months and $1.7 million in restitution. Investors in Atlanta had their money laundered by this imposter.

Original source: Panama's Noriegaville News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. noriegaville. com/ ?title=homer_ w_ forster_ a_ k_ a_ dr_ leonard_ adams_ s&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1, anchor: Homer W. Forster AKA "Dr. Leonard Adams" Sentenced]

Publishing Corrupt Crime Could be Banned

The "Corruption Protection Act" which would make publishing of incriminating documents a criminal offence which could lead to prison sentences. Legislators are pushing this through and it has passed its first reading on February 7th.

Original source: Panama's Noriegaville News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. noriegaville. com/ ?title=panama_ press_ freedom_ threatened_ by_ law_ r&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1, anchor: Panama Press Freedom Threatened by Law Reform]

Love is In the Air

At Benny's Parking Lot on Regent Street you will find Calvert Pollard hard at work dishing out ticket stubs to parking patrons. Behind the scenes this 64 year old man has been writing poetry, a well kept secret until he started designing his own greeting cards. Valentine's Day on the 14th brings out his best.

Original source: News5. Parking attendant moonlights as Valentines Poet

Papayas Soon To Be Ripe

The larger fruits are just about ripe enough for the enjoyment of eating them fresh like melons. Apparently, these fruits can be used either ripe or unripe. If ripened to the point of softness you can use it to tenderize tough cuts of beef.

Original source: The Panama News. In Season