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In a past outlook, BNamericas highlighted how Bolivia’s vast natural gas reserves coupled with the government’s push to accelerate hydrocarbons E&P will guarantee the use of natural gas to fire power plants for years to come.

The same can be said for Peru and its Camisea-led natural gas reserves and the country’s efforts to increase the offtake of this hydrocarbon for all sectors, in particular electricity production.

Indeed, in the third quarter of last year, gas shipments from hydrocarbons transporter TGP to power generators rose 19% from 3Q10.

A study from World Bank-administered energy sector management assistance program Esmap highlights Peru’s low natural gas price and the resulting low rate for power generation versus other energy sources.

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If Alan Creech drives a few miles from his downtown Milwaukee office, he can reach no fewer than seven Wal-Mart stores. Their brightly lit, boxy interiors, giant parking lots and upbeat motto, “Save money. Live better,” all serve as an almost-inescapable reminder of one of the most vexing long-term investments the man has ever made.

Creech, who manages the $200 million Marshall Large-Cap Growth fund, bought Wal-Mart stock in 2004 and held on…and held on…and held on…as the retailing giant successfully navigated the long recession, increased its revenue by a staggering $150 billion and even doubled its earnings per share.

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Indians traveling overseas need medical insurance coverage for their Stay outside India. An appropriate medical insurance plan helps the policy holder avoid any financial crisis in case of an unexpected medical emergency. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company has designed one of the best travel medical insurance coverage for Indian travelers. These plans can be purchased by travelers before leaving the home country.

Travel medical insurance plan designed by Bajaj Allianz are eligible for travelers up to 70 years without any medical checkup. Some of the plans under Bajaj Allianz travel medical insurance are choose Travel Assist Card, Travel Elite, Travel Asia, Travel Companion, Multi Trip insurance.

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Circumstances beyond your control may be causing you now to stress over making home loan repayments. Act now to help you avoid foreclosure.

If you have lost your job or been sick and missed work, or been injured, you may be struggling to make repayments on your mortgage. There are a number of things that you need to consider and actions you need to take to ensure that you are able to maintain the roof over your head.

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Brazil’s national airport authority Infraero will call a 42mn-real (US$23.7mn) tender in May to build a third passenger terminal at Confins international airport in Minas Gerais state capital Belo Horizonte, a spokesperson told BNamericas.

“An Infraero team is developing the basic plan at the moment. The tender is expected at the end of May, with actual construction to start later this year,” the spokesperson said.

Civil works should be finished up in 2013, the official added.

Terminal III will be a remote terminal, covering 11,000m2. Besides a public hall and vehicle parking facilities, it will have areas for check-in, loading and unloading, passenger inspection, shopping, and support services.

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WASHINGTON – Recently, the IRS issued Notice 2012-9, called “Interim Guidance on Informational Reporting to Employees of the Cost of Their Group Health Insurance Coverage.” The notice is part of the Affordable Care Act, which originally required employers to report the cost of coverage provided through an employer-sponsored group health plan, beginning in tax year 2011.

Now, after two previous notices offering temporary relief, the most recent guidance is presenting additional information to help employees and employers understand the value of their healthcare benefits. Here are six points to note, among other apprises and information, about the updated healthcare reporting requirements from the IRS.

1. Accor

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You dont have to make a New Years resolution to get on the right track to good credit health. Any time is a good time to start focusing on your credit. We asked our Facebook community to answer the following question: What are your 2012 credit goals? Here are a few of our favorite answers. Can you spot the trending goals?

Get my cards paid off and just use for things like car repair, flights and medical. Cynthia P.

Pay down my small debt and not rack up any more. Pamela C.

Pay everything off and achieve my 750 score!

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