Geologist dies on Mount Dorje Lakpa in Nepal
Kurt Eliot Schmierer a 38 year old geologist from Seattle died December 5 after slipping into a crevasse on Mount Dorje Lakpa during a joint Nepalese American expedition. High winds forced abandonment of the ascent and the body was left on the mountain.
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Katmandu
Nepal
Kurt Eliot Schmierer
Seattle
Wash
Dorje Lakpa
Ex-president Colllor acquitted in corruption case in Brazil
The Supreme Court acquitted former President Fernando Collor de Mello on charges tied to a scheme that allegedly paid kickbacks for public works. An eight-judge panel ruled there was insufficient evidence to convict him.
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Brasilia
Brazil
Supreme Court
Fernando Collor de Meiro
Coller
Aristide signs decree to form election council in Haiti
Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide announced a nine member election council to oversee parliamentary and local elections next year. The decree aims to clear the way for democratic voting and solidify Haiti's electoral process in Port-au-Prince.
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Haiti
Port-Au-Prince
Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Most Unusual Cedar Rapids Christmas Light Displays
A lengthy list across Cedar Rapids and Marion details dozens of households with intricate light displays. Homes from NE to NW Cedar Rapids along with Coralville and Mount Vernon areas showcase extensive setups including Christmas trees, nativity scenes, motion lights, large wreaths, illuminated fences, and yard scenes featuring Santa, reindeer, and snowmen.
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Marion
Charles Lahr
Grand Ave
Mike and
Gayle Ligmedmak
24Th Ave
Ron and
Dottie Romine
Fifth Ave
Coralville
Bob Carpenter
110Th St
Santa
Fairfax
Patrick Slater
Main St
Cedar Rapids
A. Clark
Hampshire
Bob and Marciaen
Twin Knolls
Adriano Galvez
Brentwood
Eugene Woellert
Miami
North Pole
Cross
Mike Tauke
Thompson Dr
Randy Anderson
20Th Ave
Santa Claus
Rick Brown
Lori Dr
Snowman
28Th Ave
Susan Schiessi
Stratford Lane
David Skala
Tim
David Wilson
Northwest
Coder Rapids
Ann
Jim Ied
Cheryl Carrillo
Aan Ave
Mrs. Claus
Oaing
Jen Diask
Ellis Aw
Robert Fultz Jr
Topaz Ave
Robert Lewis
Deannaley
Reindee
Dennis Miller
Westwood Dr
Scott
Becky Smyth
Calvin
Iani
Atkins
Dale and
Valetta Lenaburg
Northview Ave
Gary
Deb Pegump
John
Lis Brecht
30Th Ave
Ted
Diane Koopman
Ave
Leroy Lenoch
Seventh Ave
Ely
Joe Moses
Ivanhoe Rd
Lisbon
Vernon and
Betty Studt
E. Main St
Mount Vernon
Vernon Baker
Mount Vernon Rd
Paul Huber
Ozark St
Bob Leuenberger
E Ave
Sal Marion
Oriole Cr
Jim
Jolene Maxson
Idledale Dr
Gary and
Ryan
Falbrook Dr
Robert and
Velma Schurk
47Th St
Terry Bilsland
Bob and
Joni Hilton
Forest Dr
Jo Ellyn Johnson
Dalewood Ave
Bob Nelson
Harold
Mrs
Burgess Petersen
Green Valley Terrace
Colonia
Rodney Rocarek
Oak Dr
Tony and
Jeanne Tzortzoudakis
Charter Oak Lane
Rudolph
Olympic Angel
Oriene
Angels
Jim Virden
Crescent St
Williamsburg
William Idgewood
Lloyd and Paulsen
Teresa Schwandt
Nny Herman
Jeff
Melody Vance
Beverly Rd
Bomere
Fiala-Craig
Joe and
Paulette Goedken
Brian, Ryane
Andrew Steffen
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