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'Atlanta Streets Alive' Takes Over Midtown Sunday
It's almost here! On Sunday, May 19, Atlanta Streets Alive will close 2.7 miles of Atlanta's signature street to cars, and open it up to the public - for 4 hours - to create a whole new healthy, sustainable and vibrant city street experience.
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Mugger hit by bus while trying to flee with stolen mobile phone in Colombia
Shocking CCTV footage shows the would-be thief and his victim struggle before he runs off with the phone - straight into the path of an oncoming bus A would-be mugger learnt a very painful lesson - after he was hit by a BUS as he tried to flee.
OAS secretary general to present report on drug problem in the Americas to the president of Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia -- The secretary general of the Organization of American States , Jos Miguel Insulza, will deliver on Friday to the president of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, the "Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas," prepared by the hemispheric institution during the last year following the mandate of the Summit of the Americas held in ... (more)
WEDC planning South America trade mission
Brazil is one of the countries a Wisconsin Economic Development Corp.-led trade delegation is planning to visit in September.
Plot to kill Colombian journalists uncovered
Officials say a hit man was hired to kill Gonzalo GuillA©n and LeA3n Valencia, who were investigating links between politicians and criminal groups Articles by Colombian journalist Ricardo CalderA3n exposing the luxurious life of soldiers jailed at a military base.
Colombia: Some things don't change much, including Catholicism
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Colombia's Supreme Court convicts ex-lawmaker of masterminding massacre, sets 30-year sentence
Source: Associated Press Colombia's Supreme Court convicts ex-lawmaker of masterminding massacre, sets 30-year sentence By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, May 15, 7:43 PM BOGOTA, Colombia - Colombia's Supreme Court has convicted a former longtime congressman of being the mastermind behind the massacre of 43 people by right-wing paramilitary ... (more)
Acting Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank Commemorates the...
One of the Commerce Department's top priorities is to strengthen the economic ties between the United States and our trading partners.
Brazilian player received 8 -month doping ban
The International Tennis Federation says Romboli tested positive for two banned diuretics, furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide, at a lower-tier ATP challenger event in Bogota, Colombia, on July 11, 2012.
Newark-Pittsburgh flight among most delayed in March
An ExpressJet flight between Newark, N.J., and Pittsburgh International Airport was one of the top most-delayed flights in the country in March 2013.
Roadrunners add transfer to roster
Dalton State College tennis coaches Michel Bates and Zach Rogers have been making connections with local coaches and players as they recruit for their first team, but they have also been reaching out to international players.
Tracker Reveals Available Parking Spaces Nearby [My Ideal City]
The ParkMe application helps drivers find real-time parking availability by highlighting the most likely spots on a block-by-block basis.
EBD Group's partneringONE to Facilitate Partnering at the...
Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! MADRID & BOGOTA, Colombia & CARLSBAD, Calif.-- --EBD Group, organizer of the life science industry's leading partnering events, and the Spanish Bioindustry Association with Invest in Bogota, announce their collaboration at BIOLATAM 2013 in Bogota, Colombia.
Crowd-Funding Our Way To A Better Troost Corridor
We've been focusing on the Troost corridor for quite a while now, and one of the biggest stopping points for us in exploring the area and imagining "what could be" has always come back to a critical set of questions: Does the size and scale of the project dictate the success of the catalyst ? How do you draw in the existing community in an area so ... (more)
Host Jacob Edgar heads to Bogota, Colombia's capital and biggest metropolis, to explore the city's thriving rock and pop music scene.
Building Cities Using The Power Of The Crowd [PSFK 2013]
Rodrigo Nino, CEO of Prodigy Network , spoke at PSFK CONFERENCE 2013 about building a crowd funded skyscraper in the city of Bogota, Colombia.
Calgary pathway system praised but streets cited for lack of bike lanes
The night before Gil Penalosa toured the city's pathways and parks, he sought advice on where to grab a quick bite near his hotel at the University of Calgary.
Featured: How Proximity Services Help People Navigate Their Lives Better [My Ideal City]
Mobile technology platforms are leveraging location as a key metric for helping citizens seamlessly access a host of services to help them better navigate their urban environments.
Colombia's first saint championed indigenous
Painter Alfonso Ospina puts the final touches on a painting portraying Mother Laura Montoya in her hometown of Jerico, Colombia, Friday, May 10, 2013.