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RESTON, Va., Feb. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NII Holdings, Inc. [NASDAQ: NIHD] today announced its preliminary consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2012. For the fourth quarter, the Company expects to report consolidated operating revenues of approximately $1.5 billion, net subscriber additions of approximately 2,200, and total capital expenditures of approximately $525 million. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110919/FL70458LOGO ) For...
BELMONT, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SunEdison, a leading global solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE:WFR), has signed an agreement with the Chilean mining and steel group CAP to construct what is expected to be the largest solar photovoltaic power plant in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. The plant is designed to have an installed capacity of 100MW (DC) and will be located in the Atacama Desert of...
ESO Several high-level European delegations visited ESO's Paranal Observatory in northern Chile over the past few days, following the Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States–European Union (CELAC–EU). The summit, which is the biggest such event ever organized by Chile, took place in Santiago during the week of 22–28 January 2013. ESO had a starring role in the event and it was an excellent opportunity for it to show its work and facilities to representatives of...
Scientists from Chile and Germany present recommendations of how to adapt the Latin American Megacity to climate change Already nowadays ten per cent or more of the population in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago de Chile is affected by extreme heat or floods. These threats will tend to increase due to the continuous expansion of the Chilean capital, the consequent changes in land use and the influences of climate change. Because of that, the international research project...
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you the Next Top Food Writer? If so, Foods from Chile (FoodsFromChile.org), an organization representing 23 Chilean food sectors - from fruit to seafood to wine to olive oil, is launching a national contest to discover and send you on a guided culinary tour of Chile. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110928/NY76652LOGO ) Submissions of food writing are due on the website FoodsFromChile.org by February 11(th). A jury of national...
OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Food lovers will attest that a great meal can transport our senses to new places. LAN Airlines, South America's premier airline, the only airline offering nonstop flights from San Francisco to South America on affiliate carrier LAN Peru, can also transport Bay Area food lovers to the region that is home to a dazzling mix of sights and flavors. To prove the point, the airline has just surprised patrons of Oakland restaurant Bocanova with...
TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2013 /CNW/ - Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or the "Company") (TSX: MND) announced today record production and sales results for the fourth quarter and year-end, 2012. The Company is also re-affirming its production guidance for 2013. Brad Mills, Chief Executive Officer of Mandalay, commented: "Our record fourth quarter and full year production and sales results builds on our strong history of delivering planned performance. We look forward to...
ReportsnReports.com adds new research reports on “In Vitro Diagnostics market” that provide investment opportunities in Chile, Norway and United Arab Emirates. Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) January 12, 2013 These reports provide key market data on Chile, Norway and United Arab Emirates In Vitro Diagnostics market. These reports provide value (USD million), volume (units) and average price (USD) data for each segment and sub-segment within seven market categories – Clinical Chemistry,...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The spectacular barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 has ranked among the biggest stellar systems for decades. Now a team of astronomers from the United States, Chile and Brazil has crowned it the largest-known spiral, based on archival data from NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) mission. GALEX has since been loaned to the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif. (Logo:...
TORONTO, Jan. 7, 2013 /CNW/ - Mandalay Resources Corporation ("Mandalay" or the "Company") (TSX: MND) is pleased to provide an update on drilling results generated by the ongoing exploration program at its 100%-owned Cerro Bayo silver-gold mine in Aysen, Chile. Results presented here were acquired between the cutoff date for the Company's July 9, 2012 exploration update for Cerro Bayo and December 31, 2012. Highlights of these results include: -- During the period,...
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The elegant fat-tailed mouse opossum (Thylamys elegans) can be found in Chile and possibly Argentina at altitudes between sea level and 8,202 feet. It prefers a wide variety of habitats including brushlands, riverbanks, and cloud forests. This species occurs in arid habitats, which is not typical to mouse opossums. The elegant fat-tailed mouse opossum can reach an average body length of up to 4.7 inches, with a tail length between 4.5 and 5.5 inches. The fur color of this species varies...
Image Caption: Chilean Sea Urchin, Loxechinus albus. Credit: Dentren/Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) The Chilean sea urchin (Loxechinus albus) is a species that can be found along the coastlines of Chile and Peru. It is typically found in shallow waters at or below the tide level, buried in sand or lying just on top of it. This species is often associated with Macrocystis pyrifera, a type of kelp. It is most often found in more open spaces. The Chilean sea urchin can reach an average width of...
Darwin’s fox (Lycalopex fulvipes), also known as Darwin's Zorro, is a small “false fox” in the Lycalopex genus. It is locally know as Zorro de Darwin or the Zorro Chilote. Its range is small and includes the Nahuelbuta National Park in Chile and Chiloé Island. It is thought that this species prefers a habitat in southern temperate rainforests, a habitat on which it is highly dependent. Darwin’s fox was first discovered by Charles Darwin in 1834 while he was on the Beagle survey...
The marine otter (Lontra feline) is a member of the weasel family, and can be found in South America. It prefers a habitat in rocky coastal areas, with a range that includes the entire coastline of Chile and extends to southern Peru and Argentina. It has been found on the Falkland Islands, but individuals here do not represent a constant population. Unlike other species of otter, the marine otter chooses to live near waters with high winds and swells. It may use caves and crevices as dens,...
The Andean mountain cat (Leopardus jacobita) is a rarely seen wild cat that can be found in Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Argentina. This cat shares a range with the Pampas cat, and it is thought to be thinly spread, with low genetic diversity. It prefers a habitat in montane forests with plenty of water, at elevations between 11,500 and 15,700 feet. The Andean mountain cat is small, reaching an average body length between twenty-two and twenty-five inches, with a tail length of up to nineteen...
