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Keane resigns as Sunderland boss Roy Keane stands down as Sunderland manager after 27 months in charge at the Stadium of Light. news.bbc.co.uk Controversial Lapland theme park closes down The organisers of a Lapland-style theme park in the New Forest criticised by visitors as "hell" and a "scam" close it down. news.bbc.co.uk Menezes family's inquest protest The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have walked out of the inquest into his death at the Oval Cricket Ground in London in protest. news.bbc.co.uk No decision over Shields pardon The High Court reserves judgement in the case of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who has started a pardon bid. news.bbc.co.uk Peace chance? How S Asian rivals could capitalise on Mumbai attacks news.bbc.co.uk Cash glow How much does one street light cost for one night? news.bbc.co.uk Banks move to match interest cut Northern Ireland's 'big four' banks say they will be matching the latest cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. news.bbc.co.uk Your pictures Readers' images of snowfalls across the UK news.bbc.co.uk Nice smell... But why else would anyone buy a new car these days? news.bbc.co.uk Interest rates Which lenders are passing on the rate cuts to customers? news.bbc.co.uk PM 'has confidence' in Speaker Gordon Brown says he has a "great deal of confidence" in House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin. news.bbc.co.uk Carmakers 'affect entire US economy' The chairman of the Senate committee deciding whether to rescue the Detroit Three carmakers says the health of the entire US economy is at stake. news.bbc.co.uk Liverpool hit by Torres setback Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a minimum of four weeks on the sidelines because of a hamstring injury. news.bbc.co.uk Kenya PM calls for Mugabe removal Power-sharing in Zimbabwe is dead and Africa must unite to oust President Mugabe, says Kenya's prime minister. news.bbc.co.uk Mother guilty over Shannon kidnap Shannon Matthews's mother and co-accused Michael Donovan are convicted of kidnapping the nine-year-old in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward. news.bbc.co.uk US Congresswoman hangs up on Obama A US Congresswoman hangs up the phone on President-elect Barack Obama, thinking the call is a hoax. news.bbc.co.uk Send your video, pictures and story ideas Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you. news.bbc.co.uk DNA database 'breached rights' Keeping the DNA of two Britons with no convictions was a breach of their human rights, a European court rules. news.bbc.co.uk DNA dilemma Will European ruling result in more unsolved crimes? news.bbc.co.uk Putin rules out early Kremlin bid Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he will wait until 2012 to decide whether to run again for the presidency. news.bbc.co.uk Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951. news.bbc.co.uk Lie detectors for benefit claims Voice-recognition lie detectors are used by two Welsh councils in a bid to clamp down on people making false benefits claims. news.bbc.co.uk Pietersen praises collective move England captain Kevin Pietersen says he did not have to persuade any of his Test squad to return to India following the Mumbai terror attack. news.bbc.co.uk Child protection review announced The Scottish Government announces a wide-ranging review of guidance on child protection practices. news.bbc.co.uk Rhys killing 'appalled country' The murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones was a terrible killing which appalled the whole country, a judge tells a jury in his summing up. news.bbc.co.uk | World Catalog > Regional > Central America > Guatemala > Society and Culture Last searches:tchiboдом 2mobifoneangel locsincritical illnessconsolidating credit World Catalog > Regional > Central America > Guatemala > Society and CultureSociety and Culture:Chimaltenango. A non-denominational Christian home and school describes its history and current programs, with information on sponsoring a child or participating in a mission trip. http://aguavivahome.org/ A non-profit international development organization working to reduce poverty among Q'eqchi' Maya in Eastern Guatemala. Describes programs, organizational structure, and how to get involved. http://www.aktenamit.org Nonprofit describes economic, education and health projects in Santa Cruz la Laguna, Lake Atitlan. http://amigosdesantacruz.org/ Free Classified Ads Portal www.graand.com AWARE (Animal Welfare Association - Rescue/Education) Nonprofit shelter in Sumpango, Sacatepequez. Describes dog rescue and rehabilitation programs, with education materials on animal welfare. http://www.animalaware.org/ Homes for orphaned, abused, or abandoned children, in Guatemala City and Rio Dulce. Describes programs, facilities, and financial support needs. [English/Spanish/French] http://www.casa-guatemala.org/ Center for Mayan Women Communicators A non-profit which functions as a center for women to unite and to develop skills in communications technology to enable better representation in the world and in the media. In English and Spanish. http://www.interconnection.org/cmcm/ Searchable database of more than 5000 documents relating to Guatemala which are available from the US Central Intelligence Agency. http://www.foia.cia.gov/guatemala.asp Club Rotario Guatemala Nordeste Service group provides information on meeting times, goals, and projects. [English/Spanish] http://www.rotaryguatemala.org A US-nonprofit which produces video documentaries on traditional weaving. They provide ordering information for completed productions, with photos and commentary on weavers, organized by community. http://www.endangeredthreads.com/ From the Household to the Factory Human Rights Watch charges in this report that women in Guatemala's largest female-dominated labor sectors face persistent sex discrimination and abuse. http://hrw.org/reports/2002/guat/ A gay virtual magazine for Guatemala and the Hispanic gay community. http://www.gayguatemala.com GeoNative - Guatemalan Indians Overview of language families, and comparison of Spanish and indigenous place names. [English/Basque] http://www.geocities.com/Athens/9479/mayagua.html Guatemala genealogy resources at RootsWeb. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gtmwgw/ Canadian nonprofit which raises funds and send volunteers to build masonry stoves with low-income households. They describes the advantages of these stoves, and tell how to get involved. http://www.guatemalastoveproject.org/ The Centre operates as a small cultural and educational centre dedicated to the Maya. http://web.ukonline.co.uk/maya/ Guatemalan Postcard Photographers Images, description and history of postcards from the late 1800's to modern times. http://www.io.com/~reuter/GuatPCs.htm US-based nonprofit describes their economic development, health and education programs. http://www.helpsintl.org A US Methodist-affiliated group supporting economic development projects with several women's groups in the highlands. http://hspmissions.org/ Description of a project by a multinational group of Masons in Guatemala to replace traditional cooking methods with more healthy ones. http://www.midcoast.com/masonsonamission The Mayan Connection - Los Cimientos Alliance Antigua-based international group working with Maya K'iche people to recover their land in Los Cimientos. Gives dispute history, and describes ways to get involved. http://www.livezone.com/maya/ Sustainable development project which recycles used bicycles to build pedal-powered machines. http://www.mayapedal.org Community development nonprofit which organizes handicraft producers, provides microloans and training, and sponsors tours of participating communities. Describes programs and offers retail and wholesale purchasing online. http://www.mayaworks.org Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala An organization formed to coordinate local activism on Guatemala in the United States. http://www.nisgua.org Nim Po't, - The Center for Maya Textiles Consignment store of contemporary and antique Maya dress, located in Antigua. Many photos of weaving and embroidery, arranged by village, with commentary on designs. http://www.nimpot.com Ninos del Lago is a non-profit, non-denominational and non-political organization dedicated to providing hope and joyful experience to the youngest generation of Guatemalans. http://www.ninosdellago.org/ Peace Brigades International, Guatemala An international organization offering unarmed protective accompaniment to human rights activists, unions, students, women groups, refugees, and communities threatened with violence in Guatemala. http://www.peacebrigades.org/guatemala.html Antigua-based center to match foreign visitors with volunteer opportunities throughout the country. Gives overview of services and placements, with recent newsletter and financial information. [English/Spanish/German] http://www.promosaico.org/ An ecumenical Christian project providing food and education in Lemoa, Quiche. They describe their work as well as donation and volunteer opportunities. http://www.puravida.org/ Christian evangelism program which provides household biosand water filters, as well as health education. http://www.servants4him.org/ Sex Discrimination in Guatemalan Maquilas Information about U.S. clothing manufacturers (and two food processing companies) contracting with maquilas in Guatemala that discriminate against women on the basis of their reproductive status. http://www.hrw.org/campaigns/guatemala/ Ethnicity, Language, and Economic Well-being in Rural Guatemala RAND report on difference in objective and perceived economic well-being, in an environment of economic growth of the late 1980's and early 1990's. [PDF] (August 1, 2002) http://www.rand.org/labor/DRU/DRU2845.pdf | DNA database 'breached rights' Keeping the DNA of two Britons with no convictions was a breach of their human rights, a European court rules. news.bbc.co.uk PM 'has confidence' in Speaker Gordon Brown says he has a "great deal of confidence" in House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin. news.bbc.co.uk Kenya PM calls for Mugabe removal Power-sharing in Zimbabwe is dead and Africa must unite to oust President Mugabe, says Kenya's prime minister. news.bbc.co.uk Bank cuts UK rates to 57-year low The Bank of England has cut interest rates by one percentage point from 3% to 2%, their lowest level since 1951. news.bbc.co.uk Banks move to match interest cut Northern Ireland's 'big four' banks say they will be matching the latest cut in interest rates by the Bank of England. news.bbc.co.uk Your pictures Readers' images of snowfalls across the UK news.bbc.co.uk US Congresswoman hangs up on Obama A US Congresswoman hangs up the phone on President-elect Barack Obama, thinking the call is a hoax. news.bbc.co.uk Menezes family's inquest protest The family of Jean Charles de Menezes have walked out of the inquest into his death at the Oval Cricket Ground in London in protest. news.bbc.co.uk DNA dilemma Will European ruling result in more unsolved crimes? news.bbc.co.uk Send your video, pictures and story ideas Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you. news.bbc.co.uk Liverpool hit by Torres setback Liverpool striker Fernando Torres faces a minimum of four weeks on the sidelines because of a hamstring injury. news.bbc.co.uk Peace chance? How S Asian rivals could capitalise on Mumbai attacks news.bbc.co.uk Carmakers 'affect entire US economy' The chairman of the Senate committee deciding whether to rescue the Detroit Three carmakers says the health of the entire US economy is at stake. news.bbc.co.uk Controversial Lapland theme park closes down The organisers of a Lapland-style theme park in the New Forest criticised by visitors as "hell" and a "scam" close it down. news.bbc.co.uk Pietersen praises collective move England captain Kevin Pietersen says he did not have to persuade any of his Test squad to return to India following the Mumbai terror attack. news.bbc.co.uk Nice smell... But why else would anyone buy a new car these days? news.bbc.co.uk Child protection review announced The Scottish Government announces a wide-ranging review of guidance on child protection practices. news.bbc.co.uk Putin rules out early Kremlin bid Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he will wait until 2012 to decide whether to run again for the presidency. news.bbc.co.uk No decision over Shields pardon The High Court reserves judgement in the case of jailed Liverpool fan Michael Shields, who has started a pardon bid. news.bbc.co.uk Mother guilty over Shannon kidnap Shannon Matthews's mother and co-accused Michael Donovan are convicted of kidnapping the nine-year-old in a plot to claim a £50,000 reward. news.bbc.co.uk Cash glow How much does one street light cost for one night? news.bbc.co.uk Lie detectors for benefit claims Voice-recognition lie detectors are used by two Welsh councils in a bid to clamp down on people making false benefits claims. news.bbc.co.uk Interest rates Which lenders are passing on the rate cuts to customers? news.bbc.co.uk Keane resigns as Sunderland boss Roy Keane stands down as Sunderland manager after 27 months in charge at the Stadium of Light. news.bbc.co.uk Rhys killing 'appalled country' The murder of schoolboy Rhys Jones was a terrible killing which appalled the whole country, a judge tells a jury in his summing up. news.bbc.co.uk |
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