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‘Living Large’ can kill you

‘Living Large’ can kill you

Our world is a crazy place. For the first time in history more people are at significant nutritional risk from over nutrition instead of malnutrition. But, in most industrialized countries we actually eat fewer calories than we did at the beginning of the 20th...
House on Stilts in Ecuador’s Seaside City

House on Stilts in Ecuador’s Seaside City

Situated in Ecuador‘s lush General Villamil region, this simple home takes full advantage of the bounteous climate with moveable wooden slats, to create an indoor-outdoor space perfect for city living. Stilts House is located in Villamil, Guayas province, Ecuador – an...
China extends its influence in Latin America

China extends its influence in Latin America

Chinese investment in Latin America and the Caribbean has increased exponentially in the last decade or so, with direct investment surging from less than $50bn in 2006 to almost $250bn in 2017, according to the Brookings Institute, a Washington, DC-based think-tank....
A costly Tranvia experience

A costly Tranvia experience

The driver who crashed into the Tranvia in mid-December agreed this week to pay a $1,000 fine for repairs needed to the new light-rail train system. The payment was made as part of a mutual agreement between the city and the driver and will be used for bodywork repair...
One more year for induction stove incentives

One more year for induction stove incentives

The Ecuadorian government has announced that it will continue it’s incentive program for users of induction stoves for one more year.  Deputy Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mauro Intriago made the announcement on January 16th and indicated that it will...