Southern Hemisphere

PHOTOS: 10 Winter Escapes In South America

BootsnAll | Posted 04.16.2012

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In Patagonia, you can jet-ski across crystalline, azure lakes. In Colombia and Venezuela, you can trek through steamy jungles.

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Chill Out: The Top 10 Southern Hemisphere Summer Cool-Off Spots (PHOTOS, POLL)

Hallie Seegal | Posted 05.25.2011

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Can you imagine watching the World Cup in the winter? Sounds silly, right? Well, for the Southern Hemisphere, that's the cool reality. While we are h...

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Afro-Brazilian History, Beats and Culture

Lauri Lyons | Posted 05.25.2011

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Lauri Lyons

While Africa and America are often recognized as the book ends of the African Diaspora, there is an additional link in the Middle Passage that is less publicized, but no less important.

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Rio Wins! Good News for the Global South

Chelsea-Lyn Rudder | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Global Economy, Chicago Olympic Bid, Southern Hemisphere, Madrid Olympics, Brazil, Globalization, Tokyo Olympics, Emerging Markets, 2016 Rio De Janeiro Olympics, Rio De Janeiro Brazil, World News
Chelsea-Lyn Rudder

Countries like Brazil are now in a position to compete successfully in the athletic events that comprise the Games, and also to provide the venue for the competition.

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