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A Dream Come True

By Sandy at 01/25/07 18:38

A new arts centre was opened by Starr McCamant who graduated from San Jose State in the arts and made her money in Silicon Valley. Her dream was to come back and give something back in return.

Original source: The Panama News. Finca La Maya arts center inaugurated in San Carlos

Oderberecht Constructs autopista

Oderberecht has won a contract from Panama to complete the long-delayed toll route project. Both National Bank of Panama and the Brazil government will assist with financing. They will pay the company a subsidy to help keep the tolls below $3.00.

Original source: The Panama News. It's official -- Odeberecht takes over autopista project

Woman Denied Access to Restaurant

A popular restaurant in Panama City refused entrance of a woman because she had her guide dog with her. Apparently, this kind of discrimination is not illegal here. An interesting story on humanity.

Original source: The Panama News. Something Else

Noriega on Trial

Manuel Noriega has been locked up for more than 15 years on drug charges and will be released from a U.S. prison, according to his lawyer to face charges laid against him. Bush authorized U.S. forces in 1988 to arrest him...

Original source: Reuters UK. Panama to jail ex-leader Noriega if he returns home

Panama down but not out

Sunday in Panama Freddy Adu scored twice to help the United States beat Panama 5 - 0 and caused the United States to win its qualifying group for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. United States is making their sixth appearance in a row in the FIFA World Youth Championship. Panama also earned a berth in the tournament from the four-nation group.

Original source: SLAM! Sports. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / slam. canoe. ca/ Slam/ Soccer/ 2007/ 01/ 22/ 3424265 -ap. html, anchor: United States beats Panama]

Craig County Rescue

Kurt Muse was rescued by U.S. Special Forces elite group Delta Force. The Delta Force is not supposed to exist but the cat is out of the bag now. Craig, a member of the Force was rescued and the story of this rescue was aired in January on the Military Channel which is part of the Discover Channel network. An amazing story well worth reading.

Original source: The New Castle Record. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / mainstreetnewspapers. com/ articles/ 2007/ 01/ 22/ new_ castle/ news/ news07. txt, anchor: Rescue in Panama features Craig County People]

Surprise Arrest

An American soldier visiting Panama City while on leave had sexual intercourse with a 14 year old girl in a motel on December 26th and 27th. Nineteen-year-old Derrick Broxton was arrested on the base and is awaiting extradition.

Original source: WTVY News. Panama City Soldier Arrested

Sightseeing In Panama

Panama has many historic sights for visitors to choose from. They have Potobelo Fortress whis is a protected area filled with rainforest and marine life and Old Panama is an amazing Archaeological Site which was founded in 1519 by Pedradiras Davila and became an important geographic location for trade.

Original source: Panama the path less traveled. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. visitpanama. com/ eng/ page. php?page=historic_ sites, anchor: Historic Sites]

Panama Canal Cruises

One of the most awe inspiring cruises is through the Panama Canal. The canal opened in 1914 and offers the vasting contrasting views of the man made machines that lower and raise the ships with the lush natural jungle canopy.

Original source: CNW Telbec. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. cnw. ca/ fr/ releases/ archive/ January2007/ 11/ c5148. htm, anchor: Holland America's Top Seven Scenic Cruises of a Lifetime]

Real Estate Hype Brings in the Cash

He was into the hype and wanting to build the biggest building in Latin America... is there anything more to be said?

Original source: The Panama News. The tallest building in Latin America? Never mind..