News Topic - Peru

Olympic dream for local swimmer leads to Peru
Jose Crescimbeni will compete for Peru in the 2008 Olympics.
TampaBays10.com  –  Jul 20, 2008 8:17 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Florida: Tampa

Peru's chief of staff sees 'New Horizon'
Dr. Luis Cabeña, Peru's Chief of Staff to the Minister of Defense, visited the New Horizons Peru 2008 base camp and project sites July 12 and 13. The U.S. Southern Command-sponsored program brings humanitarian assistance to the people of Peru.After reading reports and stories about the New Horizons progress, Dr. Cabeña wanted to see the projects for himself, he said. There's an old Peruvian phrase that says, "Show me the facts; don't use words," officials said.more...
The United States Air Force  –  Jul 18, 2008 6:18 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Politics: Military

Oven mitts help metro Detroiter on 'Project Runway'
Good news: The guy from metro Detroit survived the first episode of Oops, there go Jerry's bragging rights.With 15 designers left, itThu, 17 Jul 2008 12:26:00 EDThttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/307170008/1002/NEWS01Judge blocks questioning of Detroit reportershttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/807170359/1002/NEWS01DETROIT - A judge has barred lawyers for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his ex-chief of staff from questioning reporters from the Detroit Free Press about sexually explicit text messages.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:13:00 EDThttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/807170359/1002/NEWS01Detroit holds Ozone Action Dayhttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/307170007/1002/NEWS01Metro Detroit is holding its second Ozone Action Day of the summer today.The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments said todayThu, 17 Jul 2008 12:06:00 EDThttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/307170007/1002/NEWS01GM plans to sell Chinese-made minivans in Peruhttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/807170360/1002/NEWS01BEIJING - General Motors Corp. says one of its Chinese joint ventures has begun exporting Chevrolet minivans to Peru, adding to global automakers' small but growing vehicle exports from China.Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDThttp://www.lansingstatejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080717/NEWS01/807170360/1002/NEWS01
Lansing State Journal  –  Jul 17, 2008 4:56 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Michigan: Lansing

GM Plans To Sell Chinese-Made Minivans In Peru
General Motors Corp. said one of its Chinese joint ventures has begun exporting Chevrolet minivans to Peru, adding to global automakers' small but growing vehicle exports from China.
ClickOnDetroit.com  –  Jul 17, 2008 2:23 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Michigan: Detroit

GM/China Exporting Vehicles to Peru
Joint venture expanding.
WLNS.com  –  Jul 17, 2008 12:37 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Local: Michigan: Lansing

Rare Mummy Found With Strange Artifacts, Tattoo in Peru
Disemboweled and decorated with scarlet paint and metal eye plates, the centuries-old man was found with slingshots, a figurine of himself, and other artifacts—a National Geographic News exclusive.
NationalGeographic.com  –  Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Technology: Science

VIDEO: Unusual Mummy Found in Peru
His eyes covered with metal plates, a thousand-year-old elite mummy has been found surrounded by unfamiliar artifacts—shedding light on a mysterious culture.
NationalGeographic.com  –  Jul 17, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Technology: Science

Caterpillars kill Alta. woman on jungle trek
EDMONTON - The story of a 22-year-old Alberta woman who diedafter stepping on poisonous caterpillars in Peru serves as areminder to travellers to be aware of strange illnesses and dangersbefore heading off on adventures.
Canada.com  –  Jul 16, 2008 05:00 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Canada: Alberta

In Peru, the extremes of desert and rain forest
The geography that gave rise to numerous ancient civilizations - dry coast, a backbone of high mountains and tropical terrain in the east - endows the country with unparalleled natural areas.
International Herald Tribune  –  Jul 15, 2008 9:36 PM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Entertainment: Travel

Doctors Remove Knife, Nails From Man's Stomach
Doctors in Peru removed knives, nails, screws and other objects from the stomach of a metal-eating man.
Fox News  –  Jul 15, 2008 06:20 AM [GMT]  ¦  comment?
found in Health