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  Anthurium dwyeri Croat,
Anthurium dwyeri is known from Panama and Colombia (Choco) at 350 to 1,150 m in tropical wet and premontane rain forest.
Panama CoclŽ: 200 m, 9.47N 80.28W, 9 Dec. 1983, H.W. Churchill, A. Lier, W.S. Armbruster and A. Herzig 4010 (MO).
Panama CoclŽ: 200 m, 9.47N 80.28W, 9 Dec. 1983, H.W. Churchill, A. Lier, W.S. Armbruster and A. Herzig 4011 (MO).
www.aroid.org /genera/Anthurium/porphyrochitonium/dwyeri.htm   (500 words)

  
  Encyclopedia: Colón, Panama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
It is near the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal.
The city is the capital of Panama's Colón Province.
Panama Canal The Panama Canal is a large canal, 51 miles (82 kilometers) long, that cuts through the isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Col%C3%B3n,-Panama   (477 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Colon, Panama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Col n is a sea port city on the Caribbean Sea coast of Panama.
The city is the capital of Panama's Col n Province.
In 1953 Col n was made a Free Trade Zone.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Colon,-Panama   (259 words)

  
 Outside Online - Destinations   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Stretched out along a 3.5-million-year-old land bridge, Panama is the ultimate ecological crossroads, a habitat for more than a thousand bird and animal species whose northern- and southernmost ranges overlap, with the result that a country one-fifth the size of California claims a greater variety of species than the entire United States.
Panama is one of the world's easiest countries for Americans to explore.
Panama may be a country on the brink, with plans to make tourism the nation's number-two industry in the new millennium, but for adventurous travelers the time to visit is now.
www.gearoutside.com /magazine/0999/199909dest.html   (2634 words)

  
 Panama History
Panama City, on the Pacific coast, thrived as Spain conquered and plundered Peru.
Panama's importance rapidly declined, and Spain did not contest its inclusion as a province of Colombia when that country won its independence from Spain in 1821.
The Isthmus of Panama was visited by the Spanish conquerors for the first time as the result of an expedition organized by a wealthy solicitor from Triana, Rodrigo de Bastidas, in 1501.
www.vacationscostarica.com /panama/info/panama_history.htm   (1088 words)

  
 The Americans in Panama - Chapter 13
Perhaps the chief reason that Col. Goethals so generally is accepted as the sole genius of the canal is found in the fact that he stuck to the job which two others had abandoned.
In August, four months after Col. Goethals arrived, the organization in the department of construction and engineering had developed such a momentum that it was necessary to ask authority from the President to exceed the regular appropriation by $8,000,000 for the fiscal year to end in June, 1908.
In 1909, Col. Goethals seems to have had the idea of making the Canal Zone habitable, for an extensive scheme of road-making was begun, and $75,000 was spent in a survey of the Canal zone.
www.czbrats.com /AmPan/chap13.htm   (6188 words)

  
 Panama - Atlapedia Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
It is bound by the Caribbean Sea to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the south, Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east.
Torrijos also negotiated two new Panama Canal Treaties that allowed for a transition of jurisdiction by the year 2000 while the US retained the right for military intervention to keep the Canal open if necessary.
On Dec. 20, 1989 the US invaded Panama and Guillermo Endara Galimany, the candidate said to have won the 1989 elections, was installed as the "Constitution President".
www.atlapedia.com /online/countries/panama.htm   (1293 words)

  
 Countries: Panama   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Panama is the southernmost country in the continent of North America.
Internet TLD.PA Calling Code 507 Politics Panama is a representative democracy with three branches of government: executive and legislative branches elected by direct vote for 5-year terms, and an independently appointed judiciary.
Economy Because of its key geographic location, Panama's economy is service-based, heavily weighted toward banking, commerce, and tourism.
www.theparentingsearch.com /Countries/Panama.shtml   (309 words)

  
 Did you know? 1466 - LOL Facts - Web Software & Hosting
The American-built waterway across the Isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, is inaugurated with the passage of the U.S. vessel Ancon, a cargo and passenger ship.
On November 6, the United States recognized the Republic of Panama, and on November 18 the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty was signed with Panama, granting the U.S. exclusive and permanent possession of the Panama Canal Zone.
Panama later pushed to revoke the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty, and in 1977 U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Panamanian dictator Omar Torrijos signed a treaty to turn over the canal to Panama by the end of the century.
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 The Militant - May 14, 2001 -- Panama denies Cuba's request to extradite terrorist   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The foreign ministry of Panama announced April 17 that it would not extradite CIA-trained terrorist Luis Posada Carriles to Cuba, where he is wanted for his involvement in several murderous attacks against the Cuban people and assassination attempts against Cuban revolutionary leaders.
According to an article that appeared in the Los Angeles newspaper La Opinió n, Panama's foreign ministry explained the decision is based on "international agreements and reciprocity." Government officials said Posada will face trial in Panama and that if sent back to Cuba he could face the death penalty.
Two days after Panama's announcement of its refusal to extradite Posada to Cuba, the government of El Salvador announced that it will ask that Posada be sent there to face charges of using a false passport in an alleged plot to kill Castro.
www.themilitant.com /2001/6519/651929.html   (581 words)

  
 Meeting Place of the Americas - Masha Nordbye
Acting as a multicultural bridge to the Americas, Panama is made up of a rich tapestry of civilizations.
This year, as Panama celebrates its hundredth anniversary of independence, I journeyed from its Pacific to Caribbean shores and discovered a hidden paradise that, like a rose's slow bloom, gradually revealed its exotic beauty, layered heritage, and many unparalleled destinations.
Panama was quite proud to host the 2003 contest, owing to the fact that last year's winner, Justine Pasek, is the former Miss Panama.
www.worldandi.com /specialreport/2003/november/Sa23466.htm   (301 words)

  
 The Christian Science Monitor | csmonitor.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
PANAMA CANAL - Edmondd Jane is standing on the starboard bow of the Liberia-registered German cargo ship Cap Corrientes, preparing to guide the hulking container ship through the sleek, venerable Miraflores Locks.
Lessons learned One example Panamanians often cite is the Panama Canal Railroad, which runs the length of the Canal between Panama City and Col—n on the Atlantic coast.
In 1994, Panama approved a constitutional amendment stating the canal's central importance to the country and stipulating that the Canal operate efficiently and at a profit.
www.csmonitor.com /durable/1998/05/15/f-p8s1.htm   (1283 words)

  
 History for lightfighters
The ground forces of the Panama Defense Force were organized into 2 infantry battalions, 5 light infantry companies, 1 cavalry troop, and 2 public order companies; their equipment included 28 armored cars.
Before H-Hour, American forces in Panama numbered nearly thirteen thousand troops, including the 193d Infantry Brigade, a battalion from the 7th Infantry Division (L), a mechanized battalion from the 5th Infantry Division (M), two companies of Marines, and an assortment of military police, Air Force, and Navy personnel.
Our training program paid off in spades in Panama and that?s the reason you saw the discipline, the efficiency, the effectiveness and the proficiency that was demonstrated by our troops....
www.milref.com /HomePage/UnitPageHistory/1,13506,711678|706824,00.html   (1451 words)

  
 Births, Deaths and Marriages in Panama - 1849 - 1854
Feraud were accompanied to their last resting place by almost all the respectable native and foreign population in Panama; the expressions of regret for his loss, and the acknowledgement of those qualities that rendered his whilst living a valuable and useful member of society, were universal and sincere.
In the revolutions of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, Col. Funck greatly distinguised himself as second in command to General Morazan, having been wounded five times, [and carries two musket balls to his grave] and often honorably mentioned in official dispatches.
He was buried yesteray, the 16th inst., at the American Burying Ground, near the city of Panama, and was attended to his last resting place by Lieutenant ot the Ship, and Midshipmen Kimberly, Palmer and Mitchell, with 32 boys from the Raritan, in their uniform.
www.pt5dome.com /pslist08141849.htm   (6243 words)

  
 PUERTO RICO HERALD: Terminal Operators Aim For A Share Of Caribbean   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
While volumes of containers moving through the Caribbean continue to rise N although at a relatively low rate of 2.8% N intra-regional traffic has been reduced in absolute terms by 4.4% and has shrunk by 3% in relation to total traffic.
Along with the growing challenges associated with transhipment of containers, especially to the US under the new security guidelines being driven by the worldOs largest economy, it is an interesting time for those seeking to expand their share in a very fierce market for container terminals.
The $280m investment includes five post-panamax gantry cranes N two of which were sent to the port by Chinese crane manufacturer ZPMC in August N and 10 rubber tyre gantries.
www.puertorico-herald.org /issues/2004/vol8n09/TerminalOperators.shtml   (1645 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Marcus Garvey   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Central America is the region of North America located between the southern border of Mexico and the northwest border of Colombia, in South America.
He visited the Panama Canal Zone and saw the conditions under which the African-Caribbeans lived and worked.
Satellite image of the Panama Canal NASA image of the Panama canal The Pnama Canal is a canal 82 km (51 mi) long that cuts through the isthmus of Panama, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in Central America.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Marcus-Garvey   (4534 words)

  
 991201Neberle.HTML
Panama Canal transfer is topic of Croft Institute symposium
The Croft Institute for International Studies is hosting a symposium titled: "The Panama Canal Transfer: Controversy at the Crossroads," Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
In addition to Thursday's symposium, the Croft Institute is sponsoring a university wide presentation by Passage at the Yerby Center Auditorium at noon titled: "The Importance of Relationships in the New World Disorder," which involves U.S. foreign policy in the postcold war and is not limited to Latin American policy issues.
www.olemiss.edu /news/dm/archives/99/9912/991201/991201Neberle.HTML   (420 words)

  
 www.panama-real-estate.biz/
Panama is one of the best places anywhere for expatriate and retirees today offering one of the world’s best discount programs for retired people in the world.
Panama has lower costs and less crime, red tape and Government interference.
Additionally, Panama’s real estate market has proven to be rock solid throughout the years which is the reason why several real estate firms such as Century 21 and Coldwell Banker have established franchises in Panama City.
www.panama-real-estate.biz   (299 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Panama - Colón Free Zone | Panamanian Information Resource
Goods from foreign countries were landed and stored or repackaged there and shipped onward without being subject to Panama's customs duties.
Among the CFZ services offered were commercial intermediation, break bulk, warehousing, assembly, and transshipment.
The CFZ has contributed greatly to Panama's economy.
reference.allrefer.com /country-guide-study/panama/panama76.html   (492 words)

  
 Biography of COL JAMES N LOTHROP
James N. Lothrop has been named Project Manager of the Army’s TOW weapon system.
Before attending school at Dayton, Col. Lothrop studied at the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Penn. Prior to that he served with the III Corps Artillery at Fort Sill, Okla., and in the Office, Chief of Research and Development, Department of the Army.
Among other assignments, Col. Lothrop was stationed with Headquarters, United States Army in Europe, in Heidelburg, Germany; the Armed Forces Special Weapons Project at Sandia Base, N.M., and with the First Guided Missile Battalion at Fort Bliss, Texas.
www.redstone.army.mil /history/tow/lothrop_bio.html   (294 words)

  
 Isla Colón, Bocas del Toro, Republic of Panama: Living In Bocas ~ by Allene Blaker
It's the largest island in the Bocas del Toro archipelago, in the Caribbean Sea not far from Panama's border with Costa Rica.
Major airlines fly to Tocumen Airport in Panama City and most arrive in the afternoon or evening.
Since flights to Bocas leave in the early morning and early afternoon, an overnight stay in Panama City is usually in order.
www.escapeartist.com /efam/59/Living_In_Bocas_del_Toro.html   (2043 words)

  
 NotiSur - Latin American Political Affairs; May 20, 1994
With the May 11 vote in Panama, both Nicaragua and Panama have now ratified their participation in the regional forum, but have not yet elected their representatives.
Gen. Juan Rivero Lazo, former chief of the SIN, was sentenced to a five- year prison term, Col. Federico Navarro Perez a four-year term, and Captain Jose Velarde Astete a one-year term.
However, the decision overturned the February conviction on murder charges against non-commissioned officer Pedro Suppo Sanchez, after evidence was presented that he was on vacation on the date the La Cantuta victims were kidnapped.
ssdc.ucsd.edu /news/notisur/h94/notisur.19940520.html   (3969 words)

  
 Outside Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
He went on to explain their odd, sordid history: As the smoke was clearing from the U.S. invasion of Panama, T-Bird and a couple of Navy SEALs decided to go diving for spiny lobster off Naos, a small island connected by causeway to the Panama City suburb of Balboa.
Back in the late teens and twenties, the Panama Canal Company had built classic lapstrake homes of a military style known as "U.S. Billets, Tropical." Constructed on stilts and made of California redwood (specially freighted in for the job), with roofs of copper sheeting, they're open and airy but as solid as a seagoing ship.
As we pulled into the village of Gamboa, about midway between Panama City and Coln, the old homes were a reminder of just exactly what it was the Zonies were giving up: orderly streets of trim white houses set beneath tropical green, with porches that looked out over a broad stretch of the canal.
www.gearoutside.com /magazine/0797/9707outthere.html   (2888 words)

  
 New York City Postcards & New York State Post Cards (N - Q Locations)
HUDSON RIVER, N Y" showing a large steamship passing by, color postcard with rounded corners and other edge wear, numeral written on front in water, circa 1910 but late usage at Wappingers Falls.
CARD CO., N. Y." [The 1913 is a card number, not the date.] COL on undivided back, mailed there 1906, minor CEW, part COF (message area).
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y." fl and white Albertype postcard with very late usage at Fort Montgomery, minor corner and edge wear, a little light toning in the upper front margin, paper browning with age.
www.judnick.com /NewYorkNToQ.htm   (8183 words)

  
 Northpinellas: Retired Col. Edward Imparato, wrote about WWII
Born in Flushing, N.Y., Col. Imparato grew up in Saugerties, N.Y., and came here from Albrook Air Force Base, Canal Zone, Panama, when he retired in 1961 after 23 years in the Air Force.
Col. Imparato graduated from Ryan School of Aeronautics and West Point of the Air at Randolph Field, Texas.
After Col. Imparato retired to Belleair at the age of 43, he started a second career in finance and investments.
www.sptimes.com /News/122200/NorthPinellas/Retired_Col_Edward_Im.shtml   (549 words)

  
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Fifty-one percent of CEN-TA is owned by Inversiones Jaafe S.A., organized under the laws of Panama, and 49 percent is owned by Sun Financial Corporation, organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands.
The cable segments between Curacao; Venezuela; Colombia; Panama; Costa Rica; Nicaragua; Honduras; Guatemala; Belize; and Mexico as well as the cable segments between Hollywood, Florida; The Bahamas; Turks and Caicos Island; Dominican Republic; and Puerto Rico will consist of 12 fiber pairs that are unrepeatered in a festooned configuration.
The cable segment between Cancun, Mexico and Hollywood, Florida and the cable segment between San Juan, Puerto Rico and Willemstad, Curacao will consist of four fiber pairs that are repeatered.
www.fcc.gov /Bureaus/International/Orders/1999/da991312.txt   (1616 words)

  
 Central America Hotels - Jacuzzi Suite Location
The hotel also has a variety of facilities and services that are sure to meet the needs of both business and Golosn Airport LCE 60 miles, Telamar Beach amidst, Town 5 miles.
The beautiful resort features 159 comfortable rooms some with balconies and excellent views of the Panama Canal and the Bridge of the Americas.
Adjacent to Panama Bay and the ocean, the InterContinental Hotel Miramar Panama has many hidden extras and is perfectly suited for both business and pleasure.
popularushotels.com /centralamerica.shtml   (1149 words)

  
 Willie Colon/Ruben Blades
Note to gringos: Blades is fully bilingual, and does his own translations into English (all his post-Fania LPs come with lyrics in both languages), which makes it possible to fully appreciate the poetry in his best work.
Willie's first gold album, with the hits "Che Che Colé" and "Te Conozco." Almost all the tunes are by Colón and/or his lead singer Hector Lavoe, and they're all good - the slow numbers ("Ausencia") are as gripping as the faster salsa ("Juana Peña").
His first solo album since his unsuccessful bid for Panama's presidency, he recorded the album in that country with an all-Panamanian cast.
www.warr.org /colonblades.html   (4712 words)

  
 Panama History Canal City Indians Pirates.
Panama, Traces of the Conquerors Remain Throughout History
Since then, Panama has enjoyed a series of peaceful, Democratic elections and has prospered since.
Phone (in Panama): 011 (507) 265-REAL Fax: 507-264-7714
www.panamarealestatepros.com /panama_history.asp   (962 words)

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