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Four-Legged Mobile Libraries Spread Reading in Venezuela

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04 Aug 2007 35 views
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Four-Legged Mobile Libraries Spread Reading in Venezuela
Mules are providing a university in Venezuela with a novel method for transporting books into remote communities and encouraging people to read.

Mules are providing a university in Venezuela with a novel method for transporting books into remote communities and encouraging people to read — and the scheme is proving a great success. (BBC) Thanks, Andrew!

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Venezuela's Chavez to Restore Ambassador in US

In a move toward improving strained ties with Washington, Hugo Chavez said Saturday that he is restoring Venezuela's ambassador in Washington. He voiced hopes for a "new era" in relations after exchanging greetings with U.S. President Barack Obama at several points during a regional summit over the weekend.

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