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Shrine Club to hold Cajun fund-raiser

By Alain at 03/12/07 13:45

Friday will see the third annual Mardi Gras and Auction taking place at the Shrine Club. This is the club's second biggest fund-raiser, after the Freemason and Shriner Golf Tournaments.

Original source: Neosho Daily News. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. neoshodailynews. com/ articles/ 2007/ 03/ 11/ news/ 03shriners. txt, anchor: Shrine Club to hold Cajun fund-raiser Friday]

Crossing a continent in 57 minutes

Originally people crossed the Isthmus of Panama, the narrowest part of North America, on foot, to get from one ocean to the other. Today, thousands of cars snake across it, from Colon, on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal, to Panama City, on the Pacific.

Original source: Sydney Morning Herald. Crossing a continent in 57 minutes

Panama: a BBC profile

Lying as it does at the crossroads of the North and South American continents, and bridging two great ocean, the central American country of Panama is of immense strategic importance.

Original source: BBC news. Country profile: Panama

The story of a Choco Indian chief

Barely more than five feet tall, this is the story of Zarco, the Choco Indian chief. Chronicled by Quest magazine some years ago, it gives fascinating insight into the lifestyle of the original inhabitants or this fascinating region.

Original source: Internationalliving.com. Master Of Survival

Golfing the Emerald Coast

More than 50 golf courses are to be found within easy driving distance of each other in Bay, Walton and Okaloosa counties. From Signal Hill,located in the heart of Panama City and offering golfers 18-holes, to many others, all within easy reach, these courses are favorites of many golfing stars.

Original source: Emeraldcoast.com. Golfing the Emerald Coast

Veteran resigns after probe into County Property Appraisers offi

A twenty year veteran of the county property appraisers office resigned after allegations that property values had been reduced for a handful of prominent Bay County residents.

Original source: Newsherald.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. newsherald. com/ headlines/ article. display. php?a=525, anchor: Property appraiser’s office shaken]

Young boys charged with setting alight blaze

Police officers and neighbours battled to get a large blaze threatening a mobile home park under control. Reports say that 3 boys, all under the age of 12 years, started the blaze with a lighter. Nine mobile homes had to be evacuated as flames soared into the air.

Original source: Newsherald.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. newsherald. com/ headlines/ article. display. php?a=527, anchor: Blaze threatens mobile home park]

3 car collision on beach road kills three motorists

Witnesses said one of the cars traveling north on Alf Coleman was struck in the intersection by a Mustang traveling eastbound on Back Beach Road after the Mustang ran a red light. The fiery collision ignited a 15 foot high fireball and shut down the highway as police struggled to clear the area.

Original source: newsherald.com. 3 killed in PCB crash

Power outages should be over

Gulf Power Co. officials commenting on the power outage that took place on Monday evening in the Panama City Beach area said they do not anticipate recurring power outages after the one that blacked out eastern portions of the beach for about a half-hour.

Original source: Newsherald.com. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. newsherald. com/ headlines/ article. display. php?a=517, anchor: Gulf Power: Blackouts should not be recurring]

Panama - Education and Schools

While schools are generally of a high level, many Panamanians send their children to private schools which are considered excellent, with many being internationally accredited. If you are coming for only a year or two, then you will probably want to send your children to a school on the US calendar (August - June).

Original source: expatfocus.com. Global relocation advice