Eagle ghost

This eagle's flight was so ethereal, smooth and silent that it reminded me of a ghost. Notice the rounded wings, a trait found in forest raptors. It allows them to fly in the jungle without breaking off the tips of their wings; Ciudad del Saber, Panama City

Weeks 5 & 6

February 14th 2008
Riots in Panama City As some of you may have heard, on Feb 13th, a construction worker was shot and killed during a demonstration in Panama City. The union to which this worker belonged became outraged at the act and promptly turned violent. Riots began and several roads were closed, bonfires burned in the middle of streets, stones were thrown at cars and buildings and property was damaged. Pol ... read more

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With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more

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