Archive for July 16th, 2010

Astros Bench Carlos Lee for Missing Workout

July 16, 2010
By pa.di.
Astros Bench Carlos Lee for Missing Workout

Panamanian left fielder Carlos Lee was held out of the Houston Astros’ lineup today against the Pittburgh Pirates because he missed the team’s workout on Thursday. Lee explained that he missed the voluntary workout and team charter to Pittsburgh because the license of the pilot who was to fly him back to Houston from Panama expired...
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Hungry Panamanians Contribute to Decrease in Sea Turtles

July 16, 2010
By en.di.
Hungry Panamanians Contribute to Decrease in Sea Turtles

Although sea turtles have survived since the time of the dinosaurs, fewer are arriving to lay their eggs on Panamanian shores because the people on those shores like to dig them up and eat them. “Turtles spawn large quantities of eggs, but this has declined due to excessive harvesting of eggs and hunting for...
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Panama Features and Ads in 1944

July 16, 2010
By hi.di.
Panama Features and Ads in 1944

Launched in 1941 and published by the National Lottery, La Loteria magazine was circulated free of charge so that it could reach the most humble homes.  Historian Juan Antonio Susto was named Editor-in-Chief in 1944 and clarified the publication’s mission as a means to diffuse culture and affirm national identity. The 33-page, 1944 edition...
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Panamanian Companies Tied to El Arquitecto Drug Cartel

July 16, 2010
By st.di.
Panamanian Companies Tied to El Arquitecto Drug Cartel

Two Panamanian corporations made the Office of Foreign Control Asset’s list of companies or people linked to drug trafficking, released yesterday by the United States Treasury Department. The Panama-based asset holding companies Roseville Investments and Tremaine Corporation were designated for providing material support to the network led by Colombian drug lord Pedro Antonio Bermudez...
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