Monthly Archives: July 2009

Steroids make the world awkward

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Daniel

I’ve long believed that there’s a strange force in baseball, a deus ex machina, also known as the iRobot (movie) phenomenon, that gives baseball it’s random and anything-is-possible nature. Cash does not directly translate to wins, though it certainly helps, … Continue reading →

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COPPER MINING TO INCREASE AS PRICES RISE

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Daniel

Thursday, 30 July 2009 The Chilean mining industry has regained more than half of the jobs lost in the recent recession and is anticipating further growth, spurred in large part by a growing value for copper, according to the latest … Continue reading →

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Pucón: Hot Springs, Cold Winters and Zip Lines

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Daniel

In a spur-of-the-moment decision, I decided to head to Pucón for the weekend with a group of friends, other La Chile students who apparently like me felt the sting of a short break. After begging off work for the next … Continue reading →

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CHILE PRODUCES MORE, BETTER WINE IN 2009

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Daniel

Wednesday, 29 July 2009 The Chilean wine industry produced more wine, and of better quality, in 2009 than any previous year, according to a recent report by the Office of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG). Chilean winemakers reported just over a … Continue reading →

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I changed up the front a little bit, so let me know what you think…

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Daniel
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CHILEAN VINEYARDS DOMINATE LOCAL WINE CONTEST

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Daniel

Tuesday, 28 July 2009 Chilean winemakers nearly swept an international wine contest this month, winning all but a few accolades at the event. The contest, Vinalies Catad’or América Latina 2009, was held at the Hyatt Hotel in Santiago beginning July … Continue reading →

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WORLD’S LARGEST COPPER MINE TO CUT PRODUCTION

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Daniel

Friday, 24 July 2009 Minera Escondida, the world’s largest copper mine in terms of annual output, will be closing part of its mining operations for repairs. Escondida will be repairing the Laguna Seca semi-autonomous grinding (SAG) mill for 45 days, … Continue reading →

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CHILE’S FINANCE MINISTER PUMMELS PIÑERA

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Daniel

Thursday, 23 July 2009 Conservative presidential candidate Sebastián Piñera’s economic proposals range from misguided to erroneous, Finance Minister Andrés Velasco said in an interview published Wednesday in the daily El Mercurio. Velasco, one of President Michelle Bachelet’s few ministers to … Continue reading →

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This will be a long post of highs and lows.

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Daniel

Before this post truly begins, a short note. The last few days have been filled with both extraordinary fun and hair-pulling frustrations. I will describe the happy moments in full detail, but first, a short rant  (chee chee to follow). … Continue reading →

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Zarchy: First Month Part II

Posted on July 23, 2009 by Daniel

For those few intrepid souls who made it to the end of the last post, I question your sanity as much as I value your readership, so thank you. The last few days have been really interesting working for the … Continue reading →

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