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Creativity Motivation – What is motivation – Corey K Katir
Advertising From http://www.creativitymotivation.com Describes motivation process for creativity with emphasis on intrinsic motivation by Corey K Katir CUSCO PERU
From travelblog.org 16.5.2012 Had a great flight down to Cusco or up took the 1 hr and arrived around 11. The climb up into the highlands was amazing and then gazing over the glaciers etc it was very scenic. Cusco in a huge valley and airstrip right smack bang in the middle of town very interesting.ltspangt Was taken straight to the hotel briefed on our itinerary and then for arvo Cusco tour t
Time to Move On
From travelblog.org For days I craved leaving I awaited anxiously my debit card. UPS lied a bit but eventually it arrived funny 4 business days from CANADA to PERU then another 4 business days until it crossed Peru to me. Oh Peru. But as soon as I got it… I was ready to stay another few days. It39s funny when you stay somewhere a week or so you really form a little community. It happened in Huanchaco an
On the trail of the ancient Inca civilization
From travelblog.org If you are travelling Chile David then you must cross into Peru and visit Machu Picchu said my aunt Judith during our annual family Christmas get together. why because I never had the opportunity to go there and now I am too old to do so she replied. you must go on my behalf and report back So there it was. My aunts word is the law and that was why I found myself up at stupid o39clock
LIMA PERU
From travelblog.org 14.5.2012 15.5.2012 Well dinner at La Gloria was sensational 60 head with wine but great food.ltspangt Checked out of our house and over to Embajadores Hotel near the beach quite a nice hotel.ltspangt Met the other people on our tour we are five 2 melb 1 Brisbane and 2 Cairns. Had a tour around the downtown today and what a combination of different architecture just amazing.lts
LIMA PERU
From travelblog.org 10.5.2012 Arrived back in Havana at 1.00op.m.. Go go and JJ delivered us to the airport and others on the trip to their city hotels.ltspangt We had a three hour layover at Havana Airportltspangt before our flight on A Central American Airline TACA paint peeling off the plane wasnt a good look and they were hr late taking off arrived safely in Lima after heaps of turbul
Machu Picchu
From travelblog.org So i39ve seen beautiful pictures of Machu Picchu on google with mysterious fog roling around the hills like some kind of scottish moor. The classic shot on all of the posters from all over Peru must be the easiest picture to get considering the multitude of variations out there. Wrong Aparently the dramatic meteorogical effect is frightened off by the hoards of tourists and and you have to wak
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS MAGAZINE SELECTS 17 HANDS-ON EXPLORERS FOR EXPEDITION TO PERU
From press.nationalgeographic WASHINGTON (April 30, 2009)–Fifteen kids ages 10-14, who have demonstrated a passion for exploring, have been selected as members of the fourth annual National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge Expedition Team. The expedition to Peru, which also includes two teachers, is scheduled for May 23-June 3, 2009. To be considered for the Expedition Team, kids were asked to submit an essay of 300 words or less and a photograph they took themselves that told how they actively explore their world and the most exciting and/or inspiring things they have found in it. The winners include a musician who explores the world through Mother Nature’s melodies; a kid who learns about world cultures through food and trade routes; an avid rock climber inspired by the ease with which lizards navigate the most difficult routes; young fossil hunters; and budding herpetologists and ornithologists. To see the winning photographs and excerpts from the essays, go to kids.nationalgeographic.com. The winning kids are Lucy Anderson, 11, of Wellesley, Mass.; Laura Beth Andrews, 14, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Ian Baer, 12, of Spokane, Wash.; Rebecca Buxbaum, 12, of Lansdowne, Pa.; Rachel Day, 12, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Lijah Hanley, 13, of Cumming, Ga.; Wyatt Jordan, 10, of Briggsdale, Colo.; Nellie Kassebaum, 12, of Burdick, Kan.; Grace Kennedy, 12, of Castle Rock, Colo.; Peter Meehan, 14, of White Hall, Md.; Elliot Schoenig, 13, of Davis, Calif.; Dewey Sheehan, 13, of Pembroke, Maine; Grace Tredinnick, 14, of Wapwallopen, Pa.; McKenna Tucker, 14, of Eads, Tenn.; and Cady van Assendelft, 11, of Staunton, Va. The winning teachers are Sharon Andrews, a fifth-grade teacher in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Carissa Lloyd, a sixth-grade teacher in Hollywood, Fla. The Expedition Team will travel on a 12-day expedition to Peru, courtesy of PromPeru, Apotur, LAN Airlines and selected hotels and service providers. As part of their prize, all explorers will be equipped and outfitted with expedition essentials: a D60 digital SLR camera to document their journey with stunning photographs, courtesy of Nikon®, and rugged yet versatile Columbia Omni-Shade sun-protective shirts and tees, hiking pants that can be converted into shorts, a colorful wind- and rain-resistant jacket and wide-brimmed hat, courtesy of outdoor apparel sponsor Columbia. Highlights of the expedition include exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; visiting Tambopata Reserve deep in the Peruvian rain forest, where the team will have the opportunity to help in a research laboratory; touring the elegant colonial architecture, vibrant modernism and traces of pre-Inca and Inca civilizations in the capital city of Lima; learning about Peruvian culture and ancestral Inca rituals and customs; seeing and experiencing how local people still use ancestral methods for daily activities like weaving and cooking; and spotting wildlife such as giant river otters, caimans and tropical birds. Throughout the expedition, the Hands-On Explorers will receive tips from National Geographic and local experts on how to capture this fieldtrip-of-a-lifetime and new discoveries in pictures and words. Accompanying the winners on the trip will be National Geographic personality Boyd Matson, host of the radio program “National Geographic Weekend,” National Geographic Kids science editor Catherine Hughes and National Geographic photographers Amy Toensing and Bruce Dale. The six boys and nine girls were chosen from thousands of entries nationwide. A panel of National Geographic experts selected kids whose essays and photographs expressed the most interest in and passion for exploring, while adhering to the judging criteria. Each young winner will be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For the Teacher Challenge, educators were asked to conduct a hands-on activity related to Peru in an innovative manner that actively engaged students, and to write an original essay of 500 words or less describing what best practices were used to increase students’ knowledge and appreciation of the geography of Peru. “Daring readers to explore, National Geographic Kids magazine aims to excite kids about their world,” said National Geographic Kids Editor in Chief Melina Bellows. “The National Geographic Society has a long tradition of identifying and supporting explorers early in their research, and I can see no greater opportunity than the Hands-On Explorer Challenge to seed the next generation of explorers. The expedition to Peru provides an unmatched hands-on learning environment that continues our mission of inspiring people to care about the planet.” “Peru is excited to host the winners of the National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge. This unique program will offer young explorers the opportunity to discover Peru’s many archaeological and natural wonders, including some of the 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites,” said Mara Seminario, PromPeru’s tourism director. “As one of the most diverse and family-friendly countries in South America, Peru combines a wealth of exciting adventure activities for youth across its varied landscape — from the Andean mountains and Amazon rain forest to the desert and vibrant coastal regions — with rich educational experiences exploring Peru’s ancient history, cultural traditions and award-winning cuisine.” “Columbia Sportswear salutes the 15 National Geographic Kids who have been chosen to participate in this expedition to Peru. We’re thrilled to be outfitting these young adventurers with Columbia apparel that is perfectly suited for the diverse outdoor activities and climates they will be facing,” said Mandy Rutkowski, senior manager of promotions, Columbia Sportswear. “We are confident that the members of the expedition will enjoy their travels more comfortably and safely with Columbia’s Omni-Shade collection of sun-protective shirts, pants and hats.” NOTE: Hi-res photos of winners and their entries are available: About National Geographic Kids Magazine About PromPeru About Apotur About Columbia Sportswear Company About Nikon About LAN Airlines MEDIA CONTACTS: National Geographic Kids Magazine PromPeru Columbia Sportswear Company Nikon
GENETIC DIVERSITY OF LATIN AMERICANS IS CELEBRATED AT GENOGRAPHIC PROJECT EVENT IN MIAMI
From press.nationalgeographic MIAMI (Dec. 9, 2008)—Following the recent launch of its Spanish-language DNA testing kit, the Genographic Project, an international research initiative by National Geographic and IBM, today invited the Spanish-speaking public to look beyond traditional genealogy to discover how their ancient ancestors journeyed from Africa to populate the planet 60,000 years ago. The unique five-year project seeks to more fully chart the genetic migratory history of the human species, using DNA as a study tool to answer some of the most basic questions we have about ourselves — where do we come from and how did we get to where we live today? Western European Genographic principal investigator and population geneticist Dr. David Comas was at the Miami Museum of Science today to discuss and demonstrate how Latin American populations can discover the journeys of their shared ancestors with the new Spanish-language DNA testing kit. Miami-based participants representing Spain and 17 Latin American countries shared their stories in a new art installation titled “Ancestral Dinner Party,” by Xavier Cortada, a Miami artist with a permanent installation at the Miami Museum of Science. “The Latin American culture in the United States is well-known as a melting pot, a mix of Native Americans, Africans, Europeans and Asians,” said Comas, who is based at the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona. “Language should not be a barrier to participate in the Genographic Project, and that is why the Genographic Public Participation Kit is now available in Spanish. The test can reveal to Latin Americans how their ancient ancestors contributed to culture today.” San Juanita de la Cruz, a Miami resident born in Mexico, described her experience with the Genographic Project: “My move from Mexico to Miami in 1953 was life-changing for me, and the Genographic Project has helped me understand how my own journey fits in with the migration of my ancient ancestors. It adds another dimension — much more on a global scale — on how I can think about my Mexican heritage.” “This is a great opportunity for the Latino community, and I am honored to participate. Many of us coming to this country have inevitably suffered a certain loss of culture. It would be a shame to lose our migratory history as well. The Genographic Project re-acquaints us with our ancient past to show that we are, more or less, all related and connected to one another,” said Genographic Project participant Jimmy Gamonet de los Heros, from Peru. Cortada explained how the “Ancestral Dinner Party” installation (opening today) integrates science with art to “depict when and where the ancient ancestors of present-day Latin Americans last dined together along their 60,000-year journey out of Africa to populate our planet.” Miami residents representing Spain and 17 Latin American countries — Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela — participated in the project and are featured in the installation. Members of the public are encouraged to get involved in this “real time” research effort by purchasing an anonymous participation kit at the Genographic Project’s new Spanish Web site http://www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/lan/es/. Net proceeds from the sale of the Genographic public participation kit support the Genographic Legacy Fund, giving back to indigenous and traditional peoples around the world. With a simple and painless cheek swab, participants send in their DNA, track its progress online with an anonymous access code found in the kit and can view their own interactive, personalized and confidential deep history. The Genographic Project is on track to “put the leaves on the branches” of what science knows today about humankind’s ancient migration stories, says Project Director and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Spencer Wells. Since Genographic’s launch, more than 300,000 people around the world have participated in the project. “Among other things, we hope the findings from the project will underscore how closely related we are to one another as part of the extended human family,” Wells said. Background: The Genographic Project was launched in 2005 by National Geographic and IBM, with field research by the Waitt Family Foundation and laboratory research supported by Applied Biosystems, using genetics as a tool to address anthropological questions on a global scale. At the core of the project is a global consortium of 11 regional scientific teams following an ethical and scientific framework and who are responsible for sample collection and analysis in their respective regions. Members of the public may participate by purchasing a public participation kit (USD $99.95) from the Genographic Web site (www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic or http://www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/lan/es/), where they can also choose to donate their genetic results to the expanding database. Sales of the kits help fund research and support a Legacy Fund for indigenous peoples’ community-led language revitalization and cultural projects. 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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC AND CITY OF MONTRÉAL LAUNCH FIRST URBAN GEOTOURISM MAPGUIDE
From press.nationalgeographic MONTRÉAL CITY (June 15, 2009)—National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations and the Geotourism Council of Montréal unveiled a new MapGuide during a launch ceremony today at the Montréal City Hall. The Montréal MapGuide is National Geographic’s first urban MapGuide with the focus on geotourism, defined as “tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.” The Montréal Geotourism Council managed the community-based process over the past year, including reviewing the nearly 400 local nominations to determine the places that best meet the geotourism definition and uphold the 13 principles of the Geotourism Charter. Montréal was the first city in the world to sign the charter, in 2007. The MapGuide will be distributed locally by Tourisme Montréal at information centers and businesses featured on the MapGuide, and internationally through Tourisme Montréal’s overseas offices. One side of the MapGuide shows a satellite image of Montréal that makes clear that this international city is both an island and an area that has an incredible amount of green space mixed in with its urban landscape. The reverse side provides a street map of downtown Montréal and Old Montréal, full of insiders’ tips on the city’s best food, fashion, architecture, museums and walks. “The Geotourism MapGuide highlights the reasons why Montréal is a must-see destination: lively urban life, myriad festivals and cultural and sports events, a museum network, as well as recreational and outdoor facilities. Montréal is also a unique city with its French flair and many cultural communities that call it home. By agreeing to the stringent criteria of the National Geographic Society’s Geotourism Charter, Montréal became a reference point in terms of an eco-responsible urban centre and a pioneering city as a sustainable destination,” said the mayor of Montréal, Gérald Tremblay. Produced in both French and English on recycled paper, the MapGuide features descriptive listings and map points of attractions, hotels, businesses and interesting environmental and cultural assets and activities nominated by the residents of Montréal. Montréal’s parks are highlighted: The whole map has a “green” focus, including the city’s highest point — Mount Royal Park — designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, also famous for New York’s Central Park. A number of map points are food recommendations, from trendy French cafés and bakeries to the Taverne Normand, an old-fashioned tavern that the map deems “agreeably rowdy” on hockey nights. “Montréal has proactively embraced sustainability policies, so visitors are treated to an outstanding city that is culturally vibrant and environmentally aware,” said Jonathan B. Tourtellot, director of the Center for Sustainable Destinations.” It’s appropriate that our first urban Geotourism MapGuide is for Montréal. This city is a role model for other places around the world beginning to embrace geotourism.” For the first time in a National Geographic MapGuide, quotes and drawings from local children are featured in a special “City for Kids” section. Two schools — École Saint-Bernardin and École Marguerite-Bourgeoys — participated in an essay and drawing contest to illustrate what Montréal means to them. The schools’ fourth-grade students attended the launch, and the Montréal Geotourism Council presented them with a plaque to recognize their contribution to this local project. Additional features of the Montréal MapGuide include an introduction by Dr. Kathy Reichs, author and forensic anthropologist; theme text blocks; a timeline on the “History of Montréal”; and 10 “Geotraveler Tips” to help travelers immerse themselves in the locale. “Montréal is the leading lady of contradictions — flirting with her future while embracing her past, vigorously blending French and English, harmonizing the steel skyscrapers of downtown with the green gems of her parks,” writes Reichs about her adopted city. One of six local experts to contribute text blocks, fashion designer Jean-Claude Poitras notes, “Montréal’s ties to France shape the city’s sophisticated tastes. They also give it early notice of European trends in arts and business, which helps explain Montréal’s creative edge in 21st-century industries.” Project coordinator Marie-Claude Joly says the Council posed a simple question to local residents when creating the MapGuide — “What’s so special about your place?” — as the initial criterion for the geotourism nominations. Montréal embraced the geotourism concept in 2006, recognizing the importance of destination stewardship and wisely managed tourism to Montréal’s future growth and sustainability. Partnering with National Geographic on the co-branded MapGuide project are the 12 members of the Geotourism Council: Héritage Montréal, The World Center for Excellence for Destinations Tourisme Montréal, Ville de Montréal, Destination Centre-Ville, Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine, Parks Canada, Old Port of Montréal Corporation, Société de développement de l’avenue du Mont-Royal, Les Amis de la montagne, Parc Jean-Drapeau and Université du Québec à Montréal. Substantial leadership and financial support is provided through the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine du Quebec, Ville de Montréal and Tourisme Montréal under the Entente sur le développement culturel de Montréal. National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations provided overall project direction under Jonathan Tourtellot and Cheryl Hargrove; National Geographic Maps handled all design and cartography related to the production of the MapGuide. Andre Jean Lauzon served as destination editor; Canadian David Thomas wrote the text and map notes; Jay Walljasper served as overall project editor. The National Geographic Society has worked with community-based alliances to develop similar Geotourism MapGuides in several other regions around the world. MapGuide projects have been completed in Greater Yellowstone, the Central Cascades (Oregon, Washington), the Crown of the Continent (Alberta, British Columbia, Montana), Guatemala, Sonoran Desert (Arizona, Sonora), Romania, Norway, Honduras, Peru, Baja California, Rhode Island, Vermont and Appalachia. Additional information on geotourism in Montréal is available at www.montrealgeo.com (in French at www.geomontreal.com). The National Geographic Society is one of the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to “increase and diffuse geographic knowledge,” the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 360 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,000 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER MAY / JUNE 2009
From press.nationalgeographic 2009 TOURS OF A LIFETIME: 50 OF THE WORLD’S TOP TOURS (PAGE 66) Here’s a sampling of the 2009 tours: -An alternate route to Peru’s Machu Picchu by Mountain Travel Sobek, in which travelers hike from inn to inn on the Camino Salcantay. -A kayak tour of Mexico’s Sea of Cortez and Magdalena Bay with Sea Kayak Adventures, in which you’ll encounter gray whales and their calves and camp under starry skies. -A family tour into the Grand Canyon by REI Adventures, including backcountry hiking with mules and a trek into an 800-year-old Native American village. -A volunteer trip to southern Africa by I to I, combining game drives in Kruger National Park, exploring the coast of Mozambique and helping out at a daycare center in Swaziland for children affected by HIV/AIDS. -A cultural tour of the Buddhist cultures of Japan, Laos and Bhutan with Asia Transpacific Journeys, including visits to a traditional Japanese temple and a hike to the Cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan. For a complete list of tours and outfitters, visit our Web site at http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2009/05/tours-of-a-lifetime/intro-text * National Geographic Traveler experts are available for interviews. Contact Heather Wyatt if you have questions, need additional information or would like to schedule an interview. National Geographic Traveler: All travel, all the time.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS MAGAZINE SELECTS 17 HANDS-ON EXPLORERS FOR EXPEDITION TO PERU
From press.nationalgeographic WASHINGTON (April 30, 2009)–Fifteen kids ages 10-14, who have demonstrated a passion for exploring, have been selected as members of the fourth annual National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge Expedition Team. The expedition to Peru, which also includes two teachers, is scheduled for May 23-June 3, 2009. To be considered for the Expedition Team, kids were asked to submit an essay of 300 words or less and a photograph they took themselves that told how they actively explore their world and the most exciting and/or inspiring things they have found in it. The winners include a musician who explores the world through Mother Nature’s melodies; a kid who learns about world cultures through food and trade routes; an avid rock climber inspired by the ease with which lizards navigate the most difficult routes; young fossil hunters; and budding herpetologists and ornithologists. To see the winning photographs and excerpts from the essays, go to kids.nationalgeographic.com. The winning kids are Lucy Anderson, 11, of Wellesley, Mass.; Laura Beth Andrews, 14, of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Ian Baer, 12, of Spokane, Wash.; Rebecca Buxbaum, 12, of Lansdowne, Pa.; Rachel Day, 12, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Lijah Hanley, 13, of Cumming, Ga.; Wyatt Jordan, 10, of Briggsdale, Colo.; Nellie Kassebaum, 12, of Burdick, Kan.; Grace Kennedy, 12, of Castle Rock, Colo.; Peter Meehan, 14, of White Hall, Md.; Elliot Schoenig, 13, of Davis, Calif.; Dewey Sheehan, 13, of Pembroke, Maine; Grace Tredinnick, 14, of Wapwallopen, Pa.; McKenna Tucker, 14, of Eads, Tenn.; and Cady van Assendelft, 11, of Staunton, Va. The winning teachers are Sharon Andrews, a fifth-grade teacher in Sioux Falls, S.D., and Carissa Lloyd, a sixth-grade teacher in Hollywood, Fla. The Expedition Team will travel on a 12-day expedition to Peru, courtesy of PromPeru, Apotur, LAN Airlines and selected hotels and service providers. As part of their prize, all explorers will be equipped and outfitted with expedition essentials: a D60 digital SLR camera to document their journey with stunning photographs, courtesy of Nikon®, and rugged yet versatile Columbia Omni-Shade sun-protective shirts and tees, hiking pants that can be converted into shorts, a colorful wind- and rain-resistant jacket and wide-brimmed hat, courtesy of outdoor apparel sponsor Columbia. Highlights of the expedition include exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu, voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; visiting Tambopata Reserve deep in the Peruvian rain forest, where the team will have the opportunity to help in a research laboratory; touring the elegant colonial architecture, vibrant modernism and traces of pre-Inca and Inca civilizations in the capital city of Lima; learning about Peruvian culture and ancestral Inca rituals and customs; seeing and experiencing how local people still use ancestral methods for daily activities like weaving and cooking; and spotting wildlife such as giant river otters, caimans and tropical birds. Throughout the expedition, the Hands-On Explorers will receive tips from National Geographic and local experts on how to capture this fieldtrip-of-a-lifetime and new discoveries in pictures and words. Accompanying the winners on the trip will be National Geographic personality Boyd Matson, host of the radio program “National Geographic Weekend,” National Geographic Kids science editor Catherine Hughes and National Geographic photographers Amy Toensing and Bruce Dale. The six boys and nine girls were chosen from thousands of entries nationwide. A panel of National Geographic experts selected kids whose essays and photographs expressed the most interest in and passion for exploring, while adhering to the judging criteria. Each young winner will be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For the Teacher Challenge, educators were asked to conduct a hands-on activity related to Peru in an innovative manner that actively engaged students, and to write an original essay of 500 words or less describing what best practices were used to increase students’ knowledge and appreciation of the geography of Peru. “Daring readers to explore, National Geographic Kids magazine aims to excite kids about their world,” said National Geographic Kids Editor in Chief Melina Bellows. “The National Geographic Society has a long tradition of identifying and supporting explorers early in their research, and I can see no greater opportunity than the Hands-On Explorer Challenge to seed the next generation of explorers. The expedition to Peru provides an unmatched hands-on learning environment that continues our mission of inspiring people to care about the planet.” “Peru is excited to host the winners of the National Geographic Kids Hands-On Explorer Challenge. This unique program will offer young explorers the opportunity to discover Peru’s many archaeological and natural wonders, including some of the 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites,” said Mara Seminario, PromPeru’s tourism director. “As one of the most diverse and family-friendly countries in South America, Peru combines a wealth of exciting adventure activities for youth across its varied landscape — from the Andean mountains and Amazon rain forest to the desert and vibrant coastal regions — with rich educational experiences exploring Peru’s ancient history, cultural traditions and award-winning cuisine.” “Columbia Sportswear salutes the 15 National Geographic Kids who have been chosen to participate in this expedition to Peru. We’re thrilled to be outfitting these young adventurers with Columbia apparel that is perfectly suited for the diverse outdoor activities and climates they will be facing,” said Mandy Rutkowski, senior manager of promotions, Columbia Sportswear. “We are confident that the members of the expedition will enjoy their travels more comfortably and safely with Columbia’s Omni-Shade collection of sun-protective shirts, pants and hats.” NOTE: Hi-res photos of winners and their entries are available: About National Geographic Kids Magazine About PromPeru About Apotur About Columbia Sportswear Company About Nikon About LAN Airlines MEDIA CONTACTS: National Geographic Kids Magazine PromPeru Columbia Sportswear Company Nikon
Peru says 5,000 birds, nearly 900 dolphins dead
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Mysterious Mass Deaths Claim Dolphins & Pelicans
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Boca Sanibeni Journal: Dam Project Would Displace Villages in Jungle Valley of Peru
From feeds.nytimes A hydroelectric dam supported by the country’s president would send thousands of people to live elsewhere.
A Dam Clouds The Future of Peru’s Indigenous People
From feeds.nytimes On the eastern slopes of the Andes in Peru, home mainly to indigenous peoples like the Ashaninka, the government wants to dam the Ene River and sell most of the hydroelectric power to Brazil.
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The Peruvian government said Wednesday that 5,000 birds, mostly pelicans, and nearly 900 dolphins have died off the country’s northern coast, possibly due to rising temperatures in Pacific waters.
Nearly 900 dead dolphins have washed up on the beaches of northern Peru since February. Autopsies have revealed air bubbles and blood in their sinuses, indicating they suffered from “the bends,” or decompression sickness, after a panicked, rapid ascent to the ocean’s surface. If this is the case, what is spooking so many dolphins, and is that why they died?Advertisement:
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