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Health | 18 March, 2010 [ 12:12 ]
tags : Peru ah1n1 health
Peru: Three new confirmed cases of AH1N1 in La Libertad region
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Three new confirmed cases of the AH1N1 influenza were reported by health authorities in La Libertad region.
According to Henry Rebaza, Head of Regional Directorate of Health, these three cases are an alert to continue with the prevention campaigns, and correspond to people who came from another cities, and did not get infected with the virus in this region.
Two of the patients come from Lima and the other one comes from Piura, and their ages range between 21 and 28 years old.
He said that 22,000 doses of vaccines against this flu will arrive in Trujillo, the region's capital, tomorrow, March 22, which will be applied to health workers and to people in the high-risk groups such as children and pregnant women.
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Isabel Guerra
Three new confirmed cases of the AH1N1 influenza were reported by health authorities in La Libertad region. According to Henry Rebaza, Head of Regional Directorate of Health, these three cases are an alert to continue with the prevention campaigns, and correspond to people who came from another cities, and did not get infected with the virus in this region.
Two of the patients come from Lima and the other one comes from Piura, and their ages range between 21 and 28 years old.
He said that 22,000 doses of vaccines against this flu will arrive in Trujillo, the region's capital, tomorrow, March 22, which will be applied to health workers and to people in the high-risk groups such as children and pregnant women.
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World | 18 March, 2010 [ 11:14 ]
tags : Peru Nasca photo NatGeo
Peru: Nat Geo publishes impressive photo gallery of Nasca lines
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Isabel Guerra
The March edition of the National Geographic Magazine, dedicated to wildlife and nature conservation, features this time an impressive photo gallery on the Nasca lines and their surroundings.
These images, that were taken by the famous photographer Robert Clark, are very moving due to their beauty and originality, especially the aerial photos, which contribute to increase the debate: who made Nasca lines?
See the complete gallery here.
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Isabel Guerra
The March edition of the National Geographic Magazine, dedicated to wildlife and nature conservation, features this time an impressive photo gallery on the Nasca lines and their surroundings. These images, that were taken by the famous photographer Robert Clark, are very moving due to their beauty and originality, especially the aerial photos, which contribute to increase the debate: who made Nasca lines?
See the complete gallery here.
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tags : Peru Nasca photo NatGeo
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Tech / Internet | 18 March, 2010 [ 09:16 ]
tags : Peru facebook games
"Chancón fighter": Another Facebook game made in Peru
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Isabel Guerra
Facebook has become an excellent platform to develop computer videogames.
Some days ago the Peruvian Institute of Computing and Information Technology (Cibertec) launched Chancon Fighter, an application that combines entertainment and learning.
This is a simple game where users have to choose a character first, and then select an option: to play alone or against other players.
The game includes some general knowledge questions: there will be three options falling down and the player must type the right one before they hit the top bottom. It's intended to be a way to speed up the mind and learn.
Chancon Fighter also has a chat box allowing players to talk and challenge each one. To try it out, enter to: apps.facebook.com/chanconfighter
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Isabel Guerra
Facebook has become an excellent platform to develop computer videogames.Some days ago the Peruvian Institute of Computing and Information Technology (Cibertec) launched Chancon Fighter, an application that combines entertainment and learning.
This is a simple game where users have to choose a character first, and then select an option: to play alone or against other players.
The game includes some general knowledge questions: there will be three options falling down and the player must type the right one before they hit the top bottom. It's intended to be a way to speed up the mind and learn.
Chancon Fighter also has a chat box allowing players to talk and challenge each one. To try it out, enter to: apps.facebook.com/chanconfighter
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Economy | 18 March, 2010 [ 08:49 ]
tags : Peru FMI economy business
IMF estimates Peru may grow by 6.5 percent in 2010
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Isabel Guerra
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Peru may grow by 6.5% this year, according to a report quoted by Semana Económica.
The report, which also praises Peru's economic management, states that Peru is “in a good position to stand still through an eventual new global crisis” thanks to its “prudent management.”
In addition, Scotiabank foresees that Peruvian economy may by 5% during the first quarter of 2010, and that there will not be inflationary pressures in the short term.
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Isabel Guerra
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Peru may grow by 6.5% this year, according to a report quoted by Semana Económica. The report, which also praises Peru's economic management, states that Peru is “in a good position to stand still through an eventual new global crisis” thanks to its “prudent management.”
In addition, Scotiabank foresees that Peruvian economy may by 5% during the first quarter of 2010, and that there will not be inflationary pressures in the short term.
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Law and Order | 18 March, 2010 [ 08:07 ]
tags : Peru passports law immigration
Peru: Passports and ID cards for foreigners will be modernized
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Within a year, people who need to validate their Peruvian passport may do so via Internet, filling an online form with their data and the code of the voucher of the paid fees.
Peru's Immigration and Naturalization Office (Digemin) explained that this is the first step of a project that seeks to modernize and facilitate the acquisition and renewal of Peruvian passports and ID cards for foreigners.
During this first stage, Digemin will not need any extraordinary investment; it will work with its own staff, their own resources and their own computers; however, moving to the next stage will require a special budget to be allocated.
The next stage, which will require an investment of US $1 million, will involve using passports with chips, which will keep all the passenger's data and improves security.
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Isabel Guerra
Within a year, people who need to validate their Peruvian passport may do so via Internet, filling an online form with their data and the code of the voucher of the paid fees. Peru's Immigration and Naturalization Office (Digemin) explained that this is the first step of a project that seeks to modernize and facilitate the acquisition and renewal of Peruvian passports and ID cards for foreigners.
During this first stage, Digemin will not need any extraordinary investment; it will work with its own staff, their own resources and their own computers; however, moving to the next stage will require a special budget to be allocated.
The next stage, which will require an investment of US $1 million, will involve using passports with chips, which will keep all the passenger's data and improves security.
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Politics | 18 March, 2010 [ 08:01 ]
tags : Peru politics
President Garcia will swear in Victor Garcia Toma as Peru's new Justice Minister
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Today at noon,
President Alan Garcia will swear in Victor Garcia Toma, former head of Peru’s Constitucional Court (TC) as Peru's new Justice Minister, replacing Aurelio Pastor.
Garcia Toma, who is an attorney specialized in constitutional law, told the press that he will focus on improving Peru’s justice system: “We must begin a strong campaign to improve the justice system. It is a necessity,” he said.
Garcia Toma, who has a very good professional reputation, holds a Masters Degree in Constitutional Law from San Martin de Porres University, and has been President of Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal, from December 2005 to December 2006.
He has also been the dean of law at the University of Lima, where he also taught constitutional law.
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Isabel Guerra
Today at noon,
President Alan Garcia will swear in Victor Garcia Toma, former head of Peru’s Constitucional Court (TC) as Peru's new Justice Minister, replacing Aurelio Pastor. Garcia Toma, who is an attorney specialized in constitutional law, told the press that he will focus on improving Peru’s justice system: “We must begin a strong campaign to improve the justice system. It is a necessity,” he said.
Garcia Toma, who has a very good professional reputation, holds a Masters Degree in Constitutional Law from San Martin de Porres University, and has been President of Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal, from December 2005 to December 2006.
He has also been the dean of law at the University of Lima, where he also taught constitutional law.
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Art/Culture/History | 18 March, 2010 [ 06:18 ]
tags : Peru Cuba Havana Festival cinema films movies art
Peru: Film Lucanamarca awarded Best Prime Opera Award in Cuban festival
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Peruvian film Lucanamarca won the prize Best Prime Opera Award at the International Festival of Documentaries Santiago Alvarez in Memoriam, held in Santiago de Cuba.
This work is based on the facts that took place in the town of Lucanamarca, when representants of the Comission of the Truth and Reconciliation came to look for information about the slaugter that happened there in April 1983.
The film, directed by Carlos Cardenas and Hector Galvez, shows the commotion generated in the population, along the emotional and psychologic consecuences as a result of the opening of the tombs of the 69 persons killed in that massacre claimed by Shining Path.
Lucanamarca won the prize to the best documentary at the Fourth Festival of Documentary Cinema Documenta, held last year in Caracas (Venezuela), and has been seen in festivals in Australia, Colombia, Buenos Aires, Germany and Ecuador.
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Isabel Guerra
Peruvian film Lucanamarca won the prize Best Prime Opera Award at the International Festival of Documentaries Santiago Alvarez in Memoriam, held in Santiago de Cuba. This work is based on the facts that took place in the town of Lucanamarca, when representants of the Comission of the Truth and Reconciliation came to look for information about the slaugter that happened there in April 1983.
The film, directed by Carlos Cardenas and Hector Galvez, shows the commotion generated in the population, along the emotional and psychologic consecuences as a result of the opening of the tombs of the 69 persons killed in that massacre claimed by Shining Path.
Lucanamarca won the prize to the best documentary at the Fourth Festival of Documentary Cinema Documenta, held last year in Caracas (Venezuela), and has been seen in festivals in Australia, Colombia, Buenos Aires, Germany and Ecuador.
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Business | 17 March, 2010 [ 23:30 ]
tags : Peru Netherlands business stores Makro
Netherland's Makro to invest US $50 million in five stores in Peru
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Makro, a chain of home improvement stores from the Netherlands, reported that they will invest US $50 million to open five new stores in Peru, as part of their expansion plan.
Pieter Boone, the General Manager, said that three of these stores will be located in the Limenian districts of Santa Anita, Surco and Cercado de Lima; while the other two will be built in Arequipa and Trujillo.
This way they would be starting a plan to open 15 stores in four years.
Boone also reported that last year Makro managed to surpass by 30% the results it had expected.
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Isabel Guerra
Makro, a chain of home improvement stores from the Netherlands, reported that they will invest US $50 million to open five new stores in Peru, as part of their expansion plan. Pieter Boone, the General Manager, said that three of these stores will be located in the Limenian districts of Santa Anita, Surco and Cercado de Lima; while the other two will be built in Arequipa and Trujillo.
This way they would be starting a plan to open 15 stores in four years.
Boone also reported that last year Makro managed to surpass by 30% the results it had expected.
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World | 17 March, 2010 [ 17:28 ]
tags : Peru economy mining business ILO
ILO encourages Peru to halt mining exploration affecting indigenous territories
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian government should halt all activities related to exploration and exploitation of natural resources affecting indigenous peoples in the country, said today the International Labor Organization (ILO) in a press release.
The recommendation, made by ILO Committee of Experts, says that this suspension should be in effect until Peru can ensure "the participation and consultation of affected people through their representative institutions in a climate of respect and trust."
This recommendation is to include farmer communities and indigenous communities as well, and also non-contacted tribes.
Exploitation works usually generate concerns and reject among local communities, who are afraid of the collateral effects in the environment and demand a bigger slice of profits.
The mining sector is one of the pillars of the Peruvian economy, since this country is the second largest producer of copper, first producer of silver sixth producer of gold.
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Isabel Guerra
The Peruvian government should halt all activities related to exploration and exploitation of natural resources affecting indigenous peoples in the country, said today the International Labor Organization (ILO) in a press release. The recommendation, made by ILO Committee of Experts, says that this suspension should be in effect until Peru can ensure "the participation and consultation of affected people through their representative institutions in a climate of respect and trust."
This recommendation is to include farmer communities and indigenous communities as well, and also non-contacted tribes.
Exploitation works usually generate concerns and reject among local communities, who are afraid of the collateral effects in the environment and demand a bigger slice of profits.
The mining sector is one of the pillars of the Peruvian economy, since this country is the second largest producer of copper, first producer of silver sixth producer of gold.
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Business | 17 March, 2010 [ 17:08 ]
tags : Peru business Chile retail shares Melon
Peru: Shares of Melon cement company rise 400 percent in Santiago Stock Exchange
LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra
Shares prices of Peruvian cement company Melon have risen almost 400% in Santiago’s Stock Market, boosted by the expectations generated by the reconstruction of Chile, reported analysts from Celfin Capital consultants.
“The expectations on possible massive purchases intended to rebuild the second most important Chilean city has benefited the cement sector,” said Sebastian Blondet, from Celfin.
Melon shares have registered a 392% profit since the earthquake, which until yesterday represented a 1.35 billion dollar increase in its stock market capitalization.
The Chilean market has no restrictions for increasing share prices, unlike Peru.
Melon is the largest cement company in Chile, and was acquired some months ago by the Peruvian group Brescia through Minsur mining company.
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Isabel Guerra
Shares prices of Peruvian cement company Melon have risen almost 400% in Santiago’s Stock Market, boosted by the expectations generated by the reconstruction of Chile, reported analysts from Celfin Capital consultants. “The expectations on possible massive purchases intended to rebuild the second most important Chilean city has benefited the cement sector,” said Sebastian Blondet, from Celfin.
Melon shares have registered a 392% profit since the earthquake, which until yesterday represented a 1.35 billion dollar increase in its stock market capitalization.
The Chilean market has no restrictions for increasing share prices, unlike Peru.
Melon is the largest cement company in Chile, and was acquired some months ago by the Peruvian group Brescia through Minsur mining company.
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