Americas (English Edition)

The Atlantis Paradise Island resort and casino in the Bahamas is being expanded to some 2,300 rooms at a cost of $450 million by owner Sol Kerzner - Brief Article

Andean Atlantis?

Draftsman and intelligence interpreter Jim Allen believes that part of the Andean plateau in Bolivia is the location of the original Atlantis - Brief Article

A Collection of Puerto Rican Life.

Smithsonian Institution's National Musuem of American History, Washington, D.C. - Brief Article

Current Challenges on the Orinoco.

Museo de Ciecias, Caracas, Venezuela - Brief Article

AN ADVENTURE OF HISTORIC MEASURES.

An exhibition to determine the dimensions of the earth Charles-Marie de La Condamine, in the 1700s, led an exhibition to South America in order to determine the dimensions of the earth. The Geodesic Expedition of 1736-44, the first such exploration of South America by Europeans, met with jealosy, intrigues, malaria, and numerous other hazards in order to expore the earth's exact shape. However, the exhibition failed in its mission, and the controversy continued.

Francisco Toledo: Art of Magical Mutations.

The life, works, and influence of Mexican artist Francisco Toledo - Brief Article

PORTRAITS FROM THE HORIZON'S EDGE.

A BETTER BREED FOR LIFE.

Husbandry and agriculture research in Guatemala Pedro Chum, who lives in the Cuchumatanes Mountains of Guatemala conducts bean and sheep research in conjunction with the Heifer Project International, an ecumenical group in Arkansas. The integration between the two fields of reseach has led Chum to explore a greater ranger of plant diversity and sustainable agriculture. In addition, work is being done to restore depleted soil as well as to reforest the area.

A COASTAL COALITION AGAINST DRUGS.

There is a significant amount of drug trafficking along the Atlantic coast of Central America. There has been a corresponding rise in drug use and cultural decay amongst the local population, many who are English-speaking minorities. Studies are being conducted to try and divine the best method for dealing with the problems and to organized the affected communities against the drug menace.

OAS.

Organization of American States is given a statue of Christopher Columbus by Russian diplomat - Brief Article

CLASSICAL RESONANCE, INDIGENOUS SOUL.

Recorded music reviews Six music recordings are reviewed. Luiz Perez's 'Tales of Astral Travelers' mixes a variety of music. Cuban singer Celia Cruz's 'Duets' pairs the singer with other musicians. 'Recital' by Jorge Saade-Scaff and Adam Wegrzynek is a classical piece. On 'Sol Negro' Virginia Rodrigues is accompanied by Caetano Veloso. Maria Isolina's self titled album is contemporary Latin American folk music.

MARGINAL SOULS AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS.

Review

TURK, THE WANDERER.

Brief Article