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9 December, 2006 12:11:00
Walking in Lima..... is different
(by Jason Woods)
Public transportation in Lima is ......different.
First, we have walking.
Walking is my favorite form of transportation in Lima and I do it just about every day without fail. The biggest downfall of walking is that, well, if you walk in Lima, you will eventually have to cross the street. And cars drive in the street. I've heard that in Lima, six people are run over and killed every day. Not just run over. Run over and killed. And, after living here for four months, it seems like an Act of God that the number is so low.
Cars don't wait for you to cross the street. Ever. The courteous drivers will honk before stepping on their accelerator. I've actually found myself yelling, "What, you couldn't honk?" after narrowly escaping becoming a hood ornament. I have literally had to lift my arms in the air and contort my body to avoid being hit multiple times... and I probably get a good scare once or twice a week.
Public transportation in Lima is ......different.
First, we have walking.
Walking is my favorite form of transportation in Lima and I do it just about every day without fail. The biggest downfall of walking is that, well, if you walk in Lima, you will eventually have to cross the street. And cars drive in the street. I've heard that in Lima, six people are run over and killed every day. Not just run over. Run over and killed. And, after living here for four months, it seems like an Act of God that the number is so low.Cars don't wait for you to cross the street. Ever. The courteous drivers will honk before stepping on their accelerator. I've actually found myself yelling, "What, you couldn't honk?" after narrowly escaping becoming a hood ornament. I have literally had to lift my arms in the air and contort my body to avoid being hit multiple times... and I probably get a good scare once or twice a week.
29 November, 2006 09:47:42
ALDIMI.ORG - Peruvian kids with cancer need your help
(LIP-wb) -- Dennis and Blanca Mackler, long-time members of our LivinginPeru.com community. Recently the couple sent us the following information asking our readership for their help:It has been most rewarding. We recently lined up a day at the movies -most kids have never been to a movie theater- and yesterday we organized a Miraflores Bus tour. On a weekly basis we bring wool for the adult patients to knit, sweets for everyone, clothes, games, and toiletries which they win playing bingo.
27 October, 2006 10:37:57
2006 Mid Year Counterfeit & Piracy report
(Gieschen Consultancy - for immediate release)2006 Mid Year Counterfeit & Piracy report: major links to illegal activity, the Internet, intellectual property reported
Over the first six months of 2006 a total value of US$699.3 million of counterfeit and pirated goods, specifically intellectual property theft, was discovered from 760 incidents in 69 countries. Major links to drugs, weapons and deaths were uncovered. In addition, a detailed analysis reveals the Internet is becoming a major factor in this illicit trade. Top brands counterfeited are also reported.
Calgary, 24 October 2006 – Gieschen Consultancy released the 2006 Mid-Year Counterfeit & Piracy Intelligence Report derived from BASCAP’s Daily Counterfeit & Piracy Intelligence Report statistics compiled over the first half of 2006 which focuses on intellectual property theft, citing major links to illegal activity, the Internet, and brands.
Over the first six months of 2006 a total value of US$699.3 million of counterfeit and pirated goods, specifically intellectual property theft, was discovered from 760 incidents in 69 countries. Major links to drugs, weapons and deaths were uncovered. In addition, a detailed analysis reveals the Internet is becoming a major factor in this illicit trade. Top brands counterfeited are also reported.
Calgary, 24 October 2006 – Gieschen Consultancy released the 2006 Mid-Year Counterfeit & Piracy Intelligence Report derived from BASCAP’s Daily Counterfeit & Piracy Intelligence Report statistics compiled over the first half of 2006 which focuses on intellectual property theft, citing major links to illegal activity, the Internet, and brands.
15 October, 2006 14:25:15
October in Lima - The Purple Month
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In Lima, October is known as el mes morado, the purple month. Why? Purple is the color worn by the faithful who follow the processions of the most venerated religious image in Peru: El Señor de los Milagros, the Lord of Miracles, a uniquely Peruvian image of Jesus Christ.
During October, in the colonial center of Lima, this image is taken from its home church, Las Nazarenas, in a series of processions to other historic colonial churches. The smell of incense, the steady beating of drums, and the footsteps of the faithful accompany these processions which wend their way along the narrow streets of colonial Lima as they have for hundreds of years.
The origins of this image of Christ date back to 1651. According to religous belief, in that year, there was a group of African slaves from Angola living in the area known as Pachacamilla, where Las Nazarenas Church now stands.
The slaves had been converted to Christianity and one of them, unnamed in the history books, painted an image of Christ on a wall of a building where the new converts converged to pray.
20 September, 2006 14:30:19
Circus Therapy for Dr. Tony's kids
(By James Plunkett)
What is it that makes kids (and adults) forget their problems? A circus is a good start.
Thirty-eight of Dr. Tony's little patients from Hogar Clinica San Francisco de Asis in Chaclacayo, and seven adult volunteers had a special day thanks to the members of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Lima who invited them to the Circo Magico, one of the season's best circuses.
Children requiring wheelchairs were placed up front and they couldn't believe their luck. When asked about their previous experience, most said it was their first circus. Percy liked the clowns best…and the jugglers… and of course, the tigers, lions, and reggae ton accompaniment. Jose Luis was most impressed by the music. Lily said she had been to a circus once before when she was 11, but was still impressed by the whole show, especially the acrobats on the high trapeze. Etman loved the trapeze artists, too, and his eyes were glued to the ceiling during the whole performance. Even the adults enjoyed it, especially Dr. Tony. He was ust as excited as his kids.
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Thirty-eight of Dr. Tony's little patients from Hogar Clinica San Francisco de Asis in Chaclacayo, and seven adult volunteers had a special day thanks to the members of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Lima who invited them to the Circo Magico, one of the season's best circuses.
Children requiring wheelchairs were placed up front and they couldn't believe their luck. When asked about their previous experience, most said it was their first circus. Percy liked the clowns best…and the jugglers… and of course, the tigers, lions, and reggae ton accompaniment. Jose Luis was most impressed by the music. Lily said she had been to a circus once before when she was 11, but was still impressed by the whole show, especially the acrobats on the high trapeze. Etman loved the trapeze artists, too, and his eyes were glued to the ceiling during the whole performance. Even the adults enjoyed it, especially Dr. Tony. He was ust as excited as his kids.
4 September, 2006 19:43:57
Personal security and safety measures in Peru
Steve Jensen, General Manager of Teck Cominco Peru S.A. provided us with his company's list of safety measures which applies to his employees, workers but also to everyone living or traveling in Peru. We thought this is a great checklist for our readers to make your stay here in Peru a pleasant one. We will later create a pdf version of this protocoll and make it available for you on our Download page.PERSONNEL SECURITY & SAFETY PROTOCOL - 2006
The following is an updated summary of protocols and procedures in place for the safety and security of Teck Cominco Peru S.A. personnel. Measures to ensure personal safety are a must and apply to both Peruvian nationals and expatriates. The protocols are mainly designed for the capital city of Lima, the population and crime center, but apply to other major cities in Peru and elsewhere in Latin America and around the world. The information and recommendations listed below come from many years of experience in Peru of myself, other workers and friends as well as recommendations from Control Risks Group (CRG).
4 September, 2006 13:07:50
Niños del Rio - Helping Peru's Street Children
(by Wolfy Becker)
The numbers are inconceivable and alarming: there are an estimated 500,000 street children and child laborers in Lima alone and it is estimated that up to 10,000 of them die every year.
It should be the mission of everyone fortunate enough to be born in a "first-world" country and those who are able to enjoy all the privileges life has to offer to help as many of the poorest children in the third world to receive as good an education as their circumstances permit so they can have at least a chance of abandoning this devil's circle.
Many local and international volunteer projects have been initiated, many organizations were founded with the goal of helping with their nutritional, medical, psychological, clothing needs and their families' well-being so they can provide a home environment as stabe as possible. However, the mission is not complete until the last kid is off the street and attending school instead, equipped with sufficient educational material, and a healthy lunch pack.
The numbers are inconceivable and alarming: there are an estimated 500,000 street children and child laborers in Lima alone and it is estimated that up to 10,000 of them die every year.
It should be the mission of everyone fortunate enough to be born in a "first-world" country and those who are able to enjoy all the privileges life has to offer to help as many of the poorest children in the third world to receive as good an education as their circumstances permit so they can have at least a chance of abandoning this devil's circle.
Many local and international volunteer projects have been initiated, many organizations were founded with the goal of helping with their nutritional, medical, psychological, clothing needs and their families' well-being so they can provide a home environment as stabe as possible. However, the mission is not complete until the last kid is off the street and attending school instead, equipped with sufficient educational material, and a healthy lunch pack.
14 August, 2006 19:07:16
Feliz 'DÃa del Niño' - The day of the child
Unlike other Latin American countries, each year Peru celebrates its "Día del Niño" on the third Sunday of August (20th). Its objectives are to ensure children their right to childhood and to develop in the best possible sphere of confidence and safety that we as adults are able to offer them.
Argentina and Chile commemorated the day of the child on the first and second Sunday of August, Uruguay on Wednesday, August 9th, and Brazil will celebrate on October 12th. Colombia, Mexico, Paraguay, and Venezuela already honored their children earlier this year: on April 3rd and 30th, May 31st and June 17th, respectively.
Since its formation in 1993, Peru's Pro Infantile Development Association (APRODIN) develops various social programs for the benefit of Peruvian children. Together with other institutions, APRODIN works for improving the life conditions of every kid and the "Dia del Niño" is supposed to be a day of reflection, strengthening the unity of the family, rescuing children's values, respecting their rights, and offering special attention, protection and affection.
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