Refugees Flood Spain's Canary Islands

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This article found on Sail-World.com, paints a picture of the Canary Islands that is heart breaking. Right now thousands and thousands of refugees are pouring into the Canary Islands. Most of the refugees are from Senegal, Gambia, Mali and Mauritania, where they have no means of supporting their families. Some have endured terrible tribal conflicts. They have nothing. According to this article, 24,000 have arrived to date, but one in six die.

I wanted to know more, so I went to:
the NPR to see what they knew about this situation. Apparently the situation is causing problems for the Spanish President, as his opponents caused the current influx of immigrants because of an amnesty he granted illegal immigrants in Spain last year.

Spain wants the EU to help them police their vulnerable border around the Canary Islands, and Europe wants the immigrants sent back where they came from. Senegal has agreed to take some of the mostly young men back, even without documentation. Most shred their documents because of a loophole in Spanish law that says they cannot deport a person if they cannot determine which country he came from.

Atex Freight Broker Training, Inc. Adds Associate to Accommodate New Business

As more and more trucking firms seek to add to their bottom line, more demand is placed on mentors who are able to provide quality freight broker training.

El Paso, TX (PRWEB) August 10, 2006 –- Yvonne Natividad has joined Atex Freight Broker Training, Inc. as an associate to help meet current and projected client demand for freight (truck) broker training. Yvonne is a graduate of this program and is now owner of her own truck broker business operating out of El Paso, Texas.

John D. Thomas, President and sole owner of Atex Freight Broker Training, Inc. states that Yvonne’s addition to the business is making a huge, positive impact. “I just couldn’t handle all the business myself.” John further states that “Yvonne was an excellent student-client because she displayed an unusual amount of serious business maturity. She also was extremely well organized and was able to grasp the details without losing focus on the bigger picture.

”Yvonne says that “Being a freight broker myself, I have been able to share my experiences with my clients. Brokering loads myself has made training easier and I am able to let our clients know the great benefits of becoming a freight broker. I love being self employed and making money out of my own home. Anyone can become a broker, whether they have had previous experience in the trucking industry or not - it is possible.

”Yvonne’s husband, Chris, is also a truck driver and often times Yvonne and Chris provide good moral and technical support for each other.

Atex Freight Broker Training, Inc. is in their third year of training and have doubled their growth each year. John anticipates the pace to grow further due to an increased market penetration from marketing efforts and from the pent up demand from trucking firms who are finding freight brokering as a profitable supplement to their trucking operation.

John goes on to state that “With our unique approach of using the telephone and internet for our training, our clients don’t even have to leave their home or office. There are a good number of clients who train from their truck or while on the road. This is a big benefit for those who cannot drop everything and leave home, or their truck, to travel to a distant city for training.

”For more information, please contact John at either 1-915-313-3803, by email or visit his website at www.atexfreightbrokertraining.com

Can You Learn To Kayak From The Comfort Of Your Home?

Kayaking is a sport that many are turning to now and the basics can be learned from home.

(PRWEB) July 30, 2006 -- A new online kayaking center http://www.kayakinginfocenter.com/ introduces a new way to learn the sport of kayaking.

Kayaking is a sport that has been around for thousands of years. It started out among the Inuit people. It was originally used by them to hunt seal,whales and other fish.

Over the years it has evolved into a sport. Kayaker's converge all over the world for events. It has even been an Olympic sport.

There is sea kayaking, white water kayaking, surf kayaking and now recreational kayaking. Kayaking is a sport almost everyone can enjoy.Whether a person enjoys the thrill of rapid chasing, wave surfing, or calm lake boating and fishing. Kayakers are a diverse group.

The Kayaking info Center's program helps individuals to learn the basics of kayaking. No longer do they have to read through huge confusing manuals. The basics can be learned at home.

Also it can be overwhelming for a newcomer to kayaking. There are several types of kayaking that many want to know where to begin. The program helps to answer that question.

Now day's kayaks are made from many different materials. Some kayaks are better suited for sea kayaking vs. white water kayaking. It can be hard to figure out which one is needed. The kayaking center goes into detail on the differences.

Here is some of what will be taught.

How does one get started kayaking?

What type of gear does a new kayaker need?

How do you safely roll your kayak?

What paddle strokes do a new kayaker need to know?

What types of kayaks are available?

How does someone new to kayaking know where to start?

Resources for kayaking supplies will be available in the member's area.Information on how to find kayaking trainers and events in your area will beavailable too.

More information can be found at http://www.kayakinginfocenter.com/