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Ecuadorians in Spain Will Vote in Consult

A total of 110,464 Ecuadorian residents in Spain will exercise their right to vote in the popular consult of May 7, in which President Rafael Correa will expose themes related to the Constitutional letter among other issues. The Ecuadorian Embassy in Spain pointed out that the...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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Bolivar Province has the First Indigenous Governor of Ecuador

This morning the Ecuadorian president, Rafael Correa, took Angel Ovidio Bayas as the first indigenous Governor to be in charge of the province of Bolivar Office. After his inauguration, Bayas pledged to work to “unite the whole society in general, to unite all the...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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The Guayaquil Chamber Of Commerce Signed an Agreement to Boost Foreign Trade

Today, several members of the Guayaquil Chamber of Commerce (CCG in Spanish) held a breakfast to arrange an alliance with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and agree a way to boost the foreign trade of Ecuador. The purpose of this agreement is to be more involved in...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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Tokyo Water Exceeds Radiation Limits

Tap water of Tokyo has doubled the standard limits for radiation considered safe for infants. Meanwhile the growing concern of the food safety continues to increase after the news of an unknown radiation leakage from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. The...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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Several Provinces in Ecuador Recorded Damages Due Floodings

The rising tides occurred in Jambelí Island, El Oro Province, caused severe damages to homes and businesses adjacent to the beach. Over 40 families were forced to flee their homes along with wax and even animals. The retaining walls could not withstand the force of the waves that...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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Correa Rejects Resolution on Air Exclusion Zone in Libya

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa rejected strictly the military intervention and criticized the decision of the United Nations Organization (UN) which approved the air exclusion zone in that country. Since the Foreign Ministry on Saturday issued a statement which called the...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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Elizabeth Taylor Dies at 79

The two-time Academy Award winner Elizabeth Taylor died today at the age of 79. According to People Magazine, Sally Morrison, publicist for Elizabeth Taylor, confirmed that the British actress passed away Wednesday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after being...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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$ 5 Million Set For Referendum Advertising

The National Electoral Council (CNE) established a $ 5 million budget for advertising slots in the media campaigns of the next referendum. The amount will be divided into $ 2.5 million to the Yes campaign and the other half for No. campaigns. The CNE decided that the 53 social...
Posted On 23 Mar 2011
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Bryan Adams Receives a Star in The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Canadian singer Bryan Adams received a star with his name on the famous “Hollywood Walk of Fame” on Monday. This is the number 2,435 star dedicated to an artist. “I remember coming to Hollywood when I was 16 and having marveled at the stars,” said Adams....
Posted On 22 Mar 2011
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GPS For People

GPS technology (Global Positioning System) is being increasingly used, in fact, the vast majority of smart phones come with a built in GPS which allows users to locate addresses in applications like Google Maps. A device smaller than a cell phone or pager is capable of receiving...
Posted On 22 Mar 2011
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