Showing posts with label Colombia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Colombia. Show all posts
Monday, June 9, 2014
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AngloGold Ashanti: Gold Mining and Marketing - Press releases
AngloGold Ashanti: Gold Mining and Marketing - Press releases
Gold is still important.
Check activity in Colombia.
Gold is still important.
Check activity in Colombia.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Colombia: General, Strike
So far, police and army brutality has not gone beyond the usual. That's a plus. But it is a country wide strike of persons in varied sectors of the economy with little communication or considered cooperation yet.
The strikers all have very good reasons and call to strike. Among the various major causes for the strike is the way small set of oligarchic power wielders in Colombia relate to and collude with a set powerful among US power wielder's.
That is US citizens may see the strike as an example of their tax dollars at work.
The strikers all have very good reasons and call to strike. Among the various major causes for the strike is the way small set of oligarchic power wielders in Colombia relate to and collude with a set powerful among US power wielder's.
That is US citizens may see the strike as an example of their tax dollars at work.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Friday, February 24, 2012
Continued Dangerous Activity
Still thinking.
A car has an advantage, even when gas prices are very high. A car is easier to stop than are most of the usual forms of transportation. One can stop a car on a whim, an impulse, almost on a dime. A car gives a man a better chance of 'following his nose' than does a ship or a plane, or a bus or a train.
I have a four door Suzuki that I can drive. It goes for more than thirty miles on a gallon of gas. If that costs too much, I can park until I save up more gas money.
I've thought of a tentative itinerary. It attracts me. To follow it I could use my abilities and resources on hand. I could drive the SX4 LE along the US side of the Mexican boarder from here to Brownsville, Texas and cross into Matamoros, Mexico from there. Mexico! Mexico can be quite exotic. It can also be be less expensive than Canada or the US. Through Mexico can drive to Belize and to the other six Central America Republics. I once drove to Honduras.
Over the decades the US government has grievously damaged those republics and it can be saddening to see that damage. Still they are grand countries with grand people.
From the Republic of Panama one can, without much difficulty, ship oneself and ones vehicle to Venezuela or Colombia. From Colombia one can drive to the extremities of Chile or Argentina and on to visit most of marvelous South America.
The itinerary I have in mind for myself is less ambitious than a drive to Patagonia.
An itinerary is far from being a complete plan, even for a vagabond.
My plan includes driving slowly and stopping often. It includes stopping for days, weeks or, perhaps, months. My plan also includes following my nose and exploring enough to give myself what might be called a peak experience. My plan also includes looking for a city home.
The itinerary I have been thinking of most recently is making my way from Matamorros to "Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mexico." In the Tampico area I'd check out rents for a comfortable little downtown apartments. From Tampico I'd head south along the Gulf to Vera Cruz. I'm sure I'd eat seafood along the way and perhaps swim in the waters of the Gulf. In Vera Cruz I'd see about renting a nice apartment I could easily afford.
From Vera Cruz I'd visit Merida, Yucatan or Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala. I've never been to either of the last two cities. Visiting both of them seems a great idea. Exploring both of them sounds even better.
Tlaxcala and Merida!
From there I could move on to Morelia, Michiocan. There is always Patagonia to the south and beyond that, Antarctica. Once in Chile I was offered a translating job on a South African whaler; so, couldn't I be off to the Old World.
A car has an advantage, even when gas prices are very high. A car is easier to stop than are most of the usual forms of transportation. One can stop a car on a whim, an impulse, almost on a dime. A car gives a man a better chance of 'following his nose' than does a ship or a plane, or a bus or a train.
I have a four door Suzuki that I can drive. It goes for more than thirty miles on a gallon of gas. If that costs too much, I can park until I save up more gas money.
I've thought of a tentative itinerary. It attracts me. To follow it I could use my abilities and resources on hand. I could drive the SX4 LE along the US side of the Mexican boarder from here to Brownsville, Texas and cross into Matamoros, Mexico from there. Mexico! Mexico can be quite exotic. It can also be be less expensive than Canada or the US. Through Mexico can drive to Belize and to the other six Central America Republics. I once drove to Honduras.
Over the decades the US government has grievously damaged those republics and it can be saddening to see that damage. Still they are grand countries with grand people.
From the Republic of Panama one can, without much difficulty, ship oneself and ones vehicle to Venezuela or Colombia. From Colombia one can drive to the extremities of Chile or Argentina and on to visit most of marvelous South America.
The itinerary I have in mind for myself is less ambitious than a drive to Patagonia.
An itinerary is far from being a complete plan, even for a vagabond.
My plan includes driving slowly and stopping often. It includes stopping for days, weeks or, perhaps, months. My plan also includes following my nose and exploring enough to give myself what might be called a peak experience. My plan also includes looking for a city home.
The itinerary I have been thinking of most recently is making my way from Matamorros to "Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mexico." In the Tampico area I'd check out rents for a comfortable little downtown apartments. From Tampico I'd head south along the Gulf to Vera Cruz. I'm sure I'd eat seafood along the way and perhaps swim in the waters of the Gulf. In Vera Cruz I'd see about renting a nice apartment I could easily afford.
From Vera Cruz I'd visit Merida, Yucatan or Tlaxcala, Tlaxcala. I've never been to either of the last two cities. Visiting both of them seems a great idea. Exploring both of them sounds even better.
Tlaxcala and Merida!
From there I could move on to Morelia, Michiocan. There is always Patagonia to the south and beyond that, Antarctica. Once in Chile I was offered a translating job on a South African whaler; so, couldn't I be off to the Old World.
Slaughter in Colombia » Counterpunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names
Slaughter in Colombia » Counterpunch: Tells the Facts, Names the Names
Your tax dollars at work.
Taxes are okay, but lazy citizens can let them be used in very bad ways.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Colombia
Who would be willing to help me enjoy, in economical comfort, any of the following great towns and cities of Colombia?
~ Barichara
~ Medellin
~ Bogota
~ Villa de Leyva
~ Cali
~ Jardin
~ Manizales
~ Santa Marta
~ Santa fe de Antioquia
Which of the following places above would be the most comfortable to live in? clean air? good people? quiet sleeping?
I believe that I'd also enjoy looking around Neiva, Baranquilla, Pereira, Bucaramunga, Cartagena, Pamplona, Armenia, Salento, Tunja, San Carlos, Fredonia, San Andres, and .....
Friday, August 26, 2011
Older Travel Post
I have no tickets or visas yet, but have the start of a plan: Fly to Colombia, probably into Bogota rather than Medellin. I can see the Gold Museum and the Salt Cathedral while in the Capital. Mis Piasanos de Antioquia no me van hacer falta.
From Colombia go to Merida de Venezuela to take a look at the surrounding small towns.
From Venezuela to Bolivia to take a pretty good look at that land-locked country. Venezuela and Bolivia are both new territory for me. Right now Bolivia seems very attractive. Maybe I can see the reality of the Tamengo Canal with my own eyes.
Relaxing in the hot water at Salta, Uruguay again doesn't seem a bad idea either.
While I'm thinking, I'll pack a bag.
If I go to North Africa, South Africa, Indonesia, or Maldova I'll enjoy my own t
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Colombianos
Colombianos help one another to learn more about self-rule than the citizens of any other republic in the Americas.
The people of Colombia have begun to develop a participatory democracy better than that dreamed of by the people of Iceland.
The people of Colombia are peacefully developing the most inclusive democracy in the hemisphere.
They are taking another important little step today.
The people of Colombia have begun to develop a participatory democracy better than that dreamed of by the people of Iceland.
The people of Colombia are peacefully developing the most inclusive democracy in the hemisphere.
They are taking another important little step today.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Medellin Living - Colombia Lifestyle, Nightlife and Travel Blog
Medellin Living - Colombia Lifestyle, Nightlife and Travel Blog
Pisa, Medellin ha cambiado.
Take a look at the capital of Antioquia, Colombia.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Colombian
There is great power for good from your past available to you right now. Tap it and share it. You may find that power in the words of your poets, your story tellers, your philosophers, your theologians, your historians, your men, your women.
There is little power in the dollar or violence, Liberal or Conservative.
Your power is in the best of your past and the best of right now. The power may work slowly, but it begins immediately.
There are those who wish you the best.
Trade spat could kill Colombia roses - John Maggs - POLITICO.com
Trade spat could kill Colombia roses - John Maggs - POLITICO.com
viva los campesinos
pueblo arriba
to the devil with the violence
Colombans for all Colobians.
flores y poco mas al norte
viva los campesinos
pueblo arriba
to the devil with the violence
Colombans for all Colobians.
flores y poco mas al norte
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Colombia is Colombia
I have had an affection for things Colombian from the very early 1960s. I'm not a Colombian, but have been accused of being a bit of a "Pisa."
I've just had a bit of a look at a new book by, I believe, Karin Hayes and Victoria Bruce called Hostage Nation: Colombia's Guerrilla Army and the Failed War on Drugs. It is the best example of good extended journalism on the realities in Colombia I have seen in half a century.
If you are interested in Colombia, America foreign policy, drugs,
South America, the Americas in general, humanity, a darn good story, or would just like the facts, take a look at it.
I've just had a bit of a look at a new book by, I believe, Karin Hayes and Victoria Bruce called Hostage Nation: Colombia's Guerrilla Army and the Failed War on Drugs. It is the best example of good extended journalism on the realities in Colombia I have seen in half a century.
If you are interested in Colombia, America foreign policy, drugs,
South America, the Americas in general, humanity, a darn good story, or would just like the facts, take a look at it.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
There Can Be No War On Drugs
War is made on people, by people.
What our "war on drugs" has become, is war on the people of Colombia and Afghanistan. Our blood and treasure supports largely unpopular elites in these and other counties and crushes chances for democracy there.
What our "war on drugs" has become, is war on the people of Colombia and Afghanistan. Our blood and treasure supports largely unpopular elites in these and other counties and crushes chances for democracy there.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com#/video/world/2010/11/09/penhaul.colombia.student.clash.cnn#/video/world/2010/11/09/penhaul.colombia.student.clash.cnn
Video - Breaking News Videos from CNN.com#/video/world/2010/11/09/penhaul.colombia.student.clash.cnn#/video/world/2010/11/09/penhaul.colombia.student.clash.cnn.
Colombians want jobs too.
Honor and justic is important to them too.
We sustain a small oligarcy. The oligarchy has not been able to help the people.
Colombians want jobs too.
Honor and justic is important to them too.
We sustain a small oligarcy. The oligarchy has not been able to help the people.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
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