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Poker in Peru: Hot blooded Hold ‘em

Poker in Peru: Hot blooded Hold ‘em

Like a swarm of crickets that familiar sound of clicking poker chips fills the tournament room inside the Atlantic City Casino. Between eating delicious Ceviche and knocking back Pisco Sours, I can feel the Latin American culture sweeping across the poker tables amongst the players and fans. Flamboyant. Trash talk. Chatter. Attitude. Still a...
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Jesus makeover new world wonder

Jesus makeover new world wonder

Cristo has some some fresh threads — thank the Lord. After Brazil paid for one of the most famous statues of Jesus — known as Christ the Redeemer — the Holy statue (well, there are holes in His hands, feet and sides) made the list of new Seven Wonders of the Worlds. You can...
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Machu Picchu survives rain, earthquakes, modern man fails same test

Machu Picchu survives rain, earthquakes, modern man fails same test

Machu Picchu is open again — as if modern man could ever really close this abandoned city. The ancient Inca city resting at 8,500 feet in the Andes continues to survive, but at least now tourists can make their way up to it. According to the AFP, about 1,000 tourists joined the celebration (and...
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Trains in Argentina are really slow

Step aside -- you big ass train. This man may not be super, but at least one truck owner is happy he was behind him as he pushes a truck out of the path of an oncoming train.
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Buenos Aires, Lima and Santiago from the US on the Cheap!

Buenos Aires, Lima and Santiago from the US on the Cheap!

South America is an amazing destination and now you can check it out ‘on the cheap’ with great flight deals from LAN Chile.
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Argentina is for lovers, and governors

Argentina is for lovers, and governors

Who can blame Gov. Mark Sanford choosing the Tango over the Charleston — except maybe his wife? If you had a choice of hanging out in South Carolina flying down to Argentina for a few days of rest, relaxation and some XXX fun, which would you choose? Whenever Sanford’s viagra wore off, we hope...
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