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Mar 17, 2010, Our Third Wacataya Wednesday is Just in Time for Bolivian Father's Day!

Bella: Happy Wednesday everyone! Bolivian Father's Day is just two days away! Chef Noly has prepared a special post for this occasion on her blog and I've

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Mar 16, 2010, Roadblocks in Irpavi

This Warden Message warns U.S. citizens in and around La Paz to take additional caution driving outside the La Paz city limits. Two incidents where U.S.

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Mar 16, 2010, Latest news on tourist visa?

Can anybody relate what has happened when they arrived in Bolivia and applied for a visa at the point of entry? My wife and I live in Peru (see www.inside-peru.com)

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Mar 15, 2010, Presentacion del Libro Plan Techint de Victor Hugo Limpias

RECORDANDO LOS 50 AÑOS DE LA APROBACION DEL PLAN TECHINT el Gobierno Municipal Autonomo de Santa Cruz de la Sierra y la Fundación Universidad Privada de

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Mar 14, 2010, 2009 Bolivia Human Rights Report

The 2009 U.S. Department of State Human Rights Report for Bolivia, issued March 11, 2010 can be read at this link: http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2009/wha/136102.ht

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Mar 14, 2010, Proof of hotel reservations

I read that you need to have proof of hotel reservation for your stay. Do you have to have hotel reservations for your entire stay in Bolivia?

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Mar 13, 2010, Bolivia Holidays and Festivals, Music, Culture, Traditions, Special Occasions

In Bolivia holidays and festivals abound. Bolivian culture and traditions permeate both public holidays and regional festivities. Experience the culture and music of Bolivia's special occasions.

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Mar 12, 2010, La Hora del Planeta se Lanzo Hoy en Santa Cruz

La Hora del Planeta se lanzó hoy en Santa Cruz de la Sierra: ESTE 27 DE MARZO SE ORGANIZA EL APAGADO SIMBÓLICIO DE LUCES EN EL MARCO DE LA EXPOFOREST

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Mar 12, 2010, Thanks Ruta Verde!

Gijs from Ruta Verde gave us loads of helpful advice when planning our trip to Lake Titicaca and the Salar de Uyuni. He was friendly and professional.

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Mar 12, 2010, WWF Bolivia Seeks Volunteer Photographers and Videographers for Earth Hour in Bolivia

For Earth Hour 2010 we are looking for volunteer photographers and videographers throughout Bolivia who would like to collaborate with this worldwide campaign

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Mar 12, 2010, WWF Bolivia Busca Fotografos y Videoastas Voluntarios Para la Hora del Planeta en Bolivia

Para la Hora del Planeta 2010 estamos buscando fotógrafos y videoastas voluntarios en toda Bolivia que deseen colaborar a esta campaña mundial anti-cambio

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Mar 12, 2010, Santa Cruz Zoo to Open Unique Veterinary Clinic

On March 22, 2010 the Santa Cruz Zoo will officially become a scientific entity with the opening of a veterinary and quarantine clinic that took over Bs.

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Mar 12, 2010, Pirai Vaca en el Bicentenario de Santa Cruz

Piraí Vaca estará presente el día Domingo 14 de Marzo en la Casa de la Cultura Raul Otero Reiche a horas 20:00 por el bicentenario. Tocará en su guitarra

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Mar 12, 2010, Pirai Vaca at the Santa Cruz Bicentennial

Bolivia's best known classical guitar player Piraí Vaca, originally from Santa Cruz, will play Bolivian, South American and Spanish music in concert on

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Mar 12, 2010, Make your own Earth Hour 2010 lantern right here!

Show your support for Earth Hour 2010 and put your own customized lantern on your website or blog. It's VERY easy - just a few clicks and you're good to

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Mar 12, 2010, Looking for a former friend

Am seeking Juan Carlos Calabi of La Paz approx 67 years of age

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Mar 11, 2010, EL PANTANAL Y LA CHIQUITANIA SE SUMAN A LA HORA DEL PLANETA 2010

Instituciones públicas y privadas se adhieren a esta campaña mundial contra el calentamiento global. Santa Cruz, 10 de marzo de 2010.--- Actores clave

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Mar 11, 2010, How long does an international adoption take?

How long does an international adoption take? The answer will depend on several factors, including you and the country you choose, and unfortunately the

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Mar 11, 2010, New Law Makes Absentee Voting Easier for Overseas Americans

WARDEN MESSAGE, U.S. EMBASSY LA PAZ, BOLIVIA, February 19, 2010 - On October 28, 2009, Congress enacted the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE)

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Mar 11, 2010, Conferencia sobre Ecoturismo y Desarrollo Sostenible

El Comité Nacional de Apoyo al Ecoturismo, Savia, Fundación Trabajo Empresa, Fundación Amigos de la Naturaleza (FAN), FCBC y la Mancomunidad de Municipios

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Mar 11, 2010, El Dia del Padre en Bolivia. 19 de Marzo. Como se Celebra al Padre Boliviano?

En Bolivia el Dia del Padre es el 19 de Marzo. Ayudanos a explicar como se celebra el Dia del Padre Boliviano. Cuales son las tradiciones y costrumbres de tu familia?

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Mar 11, 2010, New video by Animal de Ciudad - Download the MP3 here

Friends! Animal de Ciudad presents Ciudad Errante (The Wandering City) at http://www.animaldeciudad.com. Watch the video and download the song. Cheers!

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Mar 11, 2010, Nuevo Video de Animal de Ciudad - Descargue el MP3 aqui

Amigos! Animal de Ciudad presenta Ciudad Errante en http://www.animaldeciudad.com. Vean el video y descarguen la canción. Salud! Ronaldo Vaca-Pereira

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Mar 11, 2010, How do I get the money to pay for an international adoption?

You may be wondering how to get the money to pay for an international adoption. Adopting a child from overseas could cost you $19,000 and more. Where

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Mar 10, 2010, Mochilarte Art Classes for Kids

Mochilarte invites you to explore art for kids at the Museum of Modern Art (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo) on calle Sucre, corner of Potosí. Each Friday

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Mar 10, 2010, Origami Workshop

The Museum of Modern Art of Santa Cruz de la Sierra invites you to participate in an Origami Workshop at the museum (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo) located

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Mar 10, 2010, Mochilarte - Clases de Arte para Ninos

Mochilarte te invita a explorar el arte para niños en el Museo de Arte Contemporáneo ubicado en la Calle Sucre, esquina Potosí Dias Viernes de 3-4 pm

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Mar 10, 2010, Taller de Origami

Estimados amigos: les adjuntamos información sobre un taller-exposición de Origami a realizarse este viernes 12 y sábado 13 de marzo en las instalaciones

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Mar 10, 2010, Our second Wacataya Wednesday is a great catch!

Bella: Hey everyone! Chef Noly tells me she'll be sharing a recipe using surubí today. Surubí is a giant catfish and one of the most commonly eaten fish

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Mar 10, 2010, Shopping for specifics in Santa Cruz

Hi - my partner and I are building a house in the countryside near Sucre. We are coming to SC next week (week beginning 14th) to look for a supplier of

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Mar 9, 2010, Get the most out of your reward programs Trade, share, swap, buy and manage them

You know all those reward programs with frequent flyer miles and credit card points you never use? Manage all your programs in one place. Buy, share, trade, redeem, and get the most out of them!

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Mar 9, 2010, Bolivia visa requirements. Bolivia visa application. Work visa for Bolivia

Bolivia visa requirements vary by country of origin. Not everyone needs a tourist visa but ALL foreigners planning to apply for residency to live or work in Bolivia must get a specific purpose visa.

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Mar 9, 2010, Bolivia visa requirements Bolivia visa application Work visas for Bolivia FORUM!

Find out about Bolivia visa requirements, the Bolivia visa application, Visas for Americans, Work visas, and more. Ask in our Bolivia visa forum. Requisitos de visas para Bolivia. Pregunte en el foro

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Mar 8, 2010, Convocatoria para Artistas de America Latina

Noticia de convocatoria para artistas de America Latina organizada por el Banco Mundial, El BID y el Museo de las Americas de la OEA. Bajo el auspicio

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Mar 8, 2010, To Espejitos, Bermejo and La Pajcha on public means

Hello, I'm new here and I have read a lot of the pages before submitting my question, sorry if it's been asked before and I couldn't find it. I'm interested

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Mar 8, 2010, Para nuestras hermanas en Chile y Haiti. For our sisters in Chile and Haiti.

Este año ha sido difícil para tantas mujeres, en especial quiero enviar un mensaje de inspiración para todas las madres, abuelas, tias, novias, hermanas,

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Mar 8, 2010, The History of International Womens Day - Historia del Dia Internacional de la Mujer

International Womens Day is a United Nations Day celebrated all over the world. It is also United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace.

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Mar 8, 2010, Mujeres! Dia Internacional de la Mujer. International Womens Day! Mar 8

Mujeres! Feliz Dia Internacional de la Mujer. Happy International Womens Day. Empower a woman today and change the world! Cambia el mundo ayudando a las mujeres a sobresalir.

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Mar 7, 2010, The Chile earthquake telethon raised more than twice its goal!

Chile set a goal of $15 billion Chilean pesos for its telethon to help reconstruct the country. By the end of two days over $30.2 billion had been raised

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Mar 6, 2010, Bolivian Wildlife Trivia and Interesting Facts About Birds and Animals

Wildlife trivia. Read or contribute your own trivia on Bolivian wildlife. The variety of wildlife in Bolivia is amazing! Find out more about the thousands of species of Bolivian birds and fauna!

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Mar 6, 2010, Chile Forum and Live News. Noticias en Vivo desde Chile. Foro para Mensajes

Por el terremoto en Chile les facilitamos este foro junto con TVChile noticias en vivo para que envien mensajes. Live news from TV Chile plus a Chile forum so you can send and receive messages.

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Mar 5, 2010, Short notice: Seeking homestay for one in Santa Cruz March 6-14

Cycler is looking for a home stay in Santa Cruz from Sat March 6 to Sunday March 14. Prefers to stay with an non-English speaking family, meals included

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Mar 5, 2010, Teleton para ayudar a Chile viernes 05 de marzo

Si tienes señal de cable TV internacional o puedes mirar la tele en línea, puedes ayudar a Chile donando para que reconstruyan su país, el cual fue devastado

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Mar 5, 2010, Telethon to help rebuild Chile Friday March 05

If you have international cable TV or can watch online you can help Chile rebuild by donating through their Telethon which takes place Friday, March 5th

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Mar 5, 2010, Chile Ayuda a Chile - un sitio web con buenos recursos

“Chile ayuda Chile es una corporación de jóvenes estudiantes, sin fines de lucro, creada el año 2009, cuyo objetivo es recibir las necesidades y canalizar

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Mar 5, 2010, List of Red Cross organizations where you can donate to Chile

This web page lists Red Cross organizations and accounts where you can donate to help Chile rebuild after the 27 February earthquake that left over 700

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Mar 5, 2010, Evento para ayudar a Chile en Suiza 12 de marzo

Los que vivan en Suiza pueden informarse acerca de como ayudar a Chile participando en un evento que tendrá lugar el día 12 de marzo 2010 a horas 17:00.

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Mar 4, 2010, The Message Board at BoliviaBella.com Check it now! I've posted something new!

The Message Board is updated nearly every day! It's where Bella posts super sweet deals and stuff she finds for you like really cheap flights, great new Bolivian gift items, new books about Bolivia...

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Mar 4, 2010, Cuenta Regresiva 23 Días para la Hora del Planeta 2010

LA HORA DEL PLANETA El gran día se acerca… ¿ya se inscribieron? ¿invitaron a sus amigos y contactos a hacerlo? La suma de millones de acciones individuales

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