Peru Vacation

Victor Gonzalez shakes off failed campaign 

There was no way he could have won the presidency even if he had received the largest number of votes. But that didn't stop Mexican pharmaceutical magnate Victor Gonzalez from carrying out a $10 million dollar campaign, complete with scantily clad dancers and offers of cash to any party that would support him.
Source: news.yahoo.com

A look at what some area residents have planned for the July 4 holiday 
Local folks are planning to celebrate the Fourth of July in a myriad of different ways this year. While many will join the crowds watching the country's oldest Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, others are heading north for a less congested holiday or spending time at a local beach.
Source: www.eastbayri.com

Historic train arrives in Lhasa after scaling Tibetan heights 
A railway policeman laughs as he waits for a meal, with Tibetan scenery in the background, on the first train to travel from Beijing to the Tibetan capital Lhasa.
Source: www.todayonline.com

Iberia pilots go on strike during busy season for top tourist 
Pilots at Spanish airline Iberia began a weeklong strike Monday, forcing the cancellation of more than 200 flights and obliging travelers to seek alternative arrangements during a vacation season in one of Europe's top tourist destinations. The airline feared that 1,500 flights and around 200,000 passengers could be affected over the seven days of the planned strike.
Source: www.usatoday.com

Summer vacation for preservation 
Julie Bitnoff may be monkeying around this summer, but just because the school year ended doesn't mean the biology teacher from San Ramon's California High is relaxing yet.
Source: www.contracostatimes.com