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He survived 69 days trapped underground in a San Jose copper mine but there’s no happy ending for Yonni Barrios because doctors have told him he’s dying of a lung disease.
The 51-year-old miner – famous for his ordeal in the Chilean mine in 2010 and for having a mistress as well as a wife to greet him on his exit – has been diagnosed with silicosis, a respiratory illness caused by breathing in silica dust.
Yonni is one of three men trapped in the mine who have been diagnosed with the disease, leading to fears that more of the 33 men who escaped could also be at risk.
Despite his illness, Yonni still considers juggling his relationship with wife Marta Salinas and mistress Susana Valenzuela a bigger challenge. “It’s a complicated situation,” he says.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3868911/Chile-mine-romeo-Im-dying-of-lung-disease.htmlHe survived 69 days trapped underground in a San Jose copper mine but there’s no... more
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This week in randomness: A woman fends off tiger with a soup ladle, the Phil Collins Day Parade, an Amish Bernie Madoff, Belgians strip for politics, baddies steal a man's leg while a flying dildo bloodies a man's face, mice up the rectum, gay beer, and Michele Bachmann's elevator fart.This week in randomness: A woman fends off tiger with a soup ladle, the Phil Collins... more
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besides wanting women the most, the Chilean miners were receiving marijuana through letters from family members.
One miner, Samuel Avalos, noticed how a group of his colleagues would peel away, he suspected, to smoke the drug.
But, said they ‘never even offered me one’ although he was desperate to relieve the stress of his predicament.besides wanting women the most, the Chilean miners were receiving marijuana through... more
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You didn’t think their 15 minutes was up did you? No, all 33 of the Chilean miners, along with five of their rescuers, will be attending the “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” event.
“The heroic efforts of the rescue of these miners was one of the most unifying and inspirational events of the year,” said Jim Walton, president of CNN Worldwide in a statement. “CNN Heroes is a fitting way for CNN to honor these men and their rescuers. We hope viewers around the world will be heartened by the story of their rescue as well as the stories of this year’s top 10 CNN Heroes.”
Anderson Cooper will host the special, which is being taped this weekend in Los Angeles. It will air on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 25.You didn’t think their 15 minutes was up did you? No, all 33 of the Chilean... more
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Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment is negotiating to buy the film rights for the story of the trapped Chilean miners according to Santiago's El Mercurio newspaper.The miners' lawyer told the newspaper that Pitt's company has offered several million to make the movie - and that several miners may even be cast.
Representatives of Pitt's company have already visited the South American country twice, and were expected to go again this past weekend.Edgardo Reinoso Lundstedt, who represents the miners who spent 69 days underground, told El Mercurio he's been fielding about 10 offers per day.The miners intend to create a holding company to distribute proceeds equally among them before deciding which company to sign with.Plan B produced A Mighty Heart, Eat Pray Love and The Assassination of Jesse James.Another film about the miners, Antonio Recio's The 33 of San Jose, went into production five days after their rescue on 13 October. It was being sold at AFM by Argentina-based sales banner America Video Films.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lawyer-brad-pitts-plan-b-45377
Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment is negotiating to buy the film rights for the... more
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The 33 Chilean miners have accepted an all-inclusive visit to Israel on the condition that their relatives can come too. In a cheeky bid by the now world-famous miners they have tried to up Israel's Christmas invite - an all expenses paid, weeklong tour of Christian holy sites and other attractions over the holidays.According to Israeli press reports, the list of travelling companions submitted by the men includes 31 partners, two mothers, 33 children, one grandchild, one nephew and one step-daughter. One miner reportedly asked to bring both his wife and his mistress.A spokeswoman for the Israeli tourism ministry confirmed the men had asked to take their families with them. "We are considering the petition, but we will not take a decision until next week," she added.But the invitation risks triggering an angry response from the Palestinians."We are not against them coming. But the Israelis cannot invite someone to the house of their neighbours", Fayez el-Sakka, a Palestinian MP from Bethlehem, said.The 33 Chilean miners have accepted an all-inclusive visit to Israel on the condition... more
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Chilean miner Edison Peña was in town to prepare for his marathon run when he decided to sing a bit of Elvis.
Chilean miner Edison Peña was in town to prepare for his marathon run... more
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It’s a story that will have the every Latino A-list actor gagging for the part - a poor handsome miner stuck underground for 69 long days, being able to keep his sanity only by running mile after mile in the mines, gets rescued in the most spectacular way with the world watching his every step, and then as icing on the cake (and the end scene of the movie) run the New York marathon in under six hours. Yes, it has Oscar gold dust sprinkled all over it. Edison Peña, one of the 33 miners who had been trapped underground in Chile for 69 days, was rescued on the 13 October. When the news of his running antics came out in the press Mary Wittenberg, CEO of New York Road Runners, the organisation behind the city’s marathon, invited Peña to New York to watch the marathon. Already showing the diva quality of a future star, Peña retorted that simply wasn't good enough - he wanted to run in it.For Peña the marathon represented proof that "running makes you free", he said, before the race.All along the marathon, Chilean flags flew, and Peña returned the love. "He's hitting so many of those high fives!" said one sports presenter. But mere hand slaps were never going to overwhelm Peña. Despite having to slow to a stroll at one point and making a brief stop to ice his leg, Peña, the 12th miner and runner 7127, picked up to a steady trot towards the end and crossed the finish line at 3:30, making his time come in at a sliver under 6 hours, as was his goal.In New York, he has proved the perfect celebrity storm, combining his extraordinary back story with an endearing humility and infectious excitement. There was a hint of future celebrity potential when he said that he had entertained his fellow miners by singing Elvis Presley songs, something David Letterman was quick to pick up on – during his interview, Peña started humming Suspicious Minds and the house band started to play it, making the miner burst out in a song and dance, enough to make the coldest of hearts a little bit warmer. It has already become a YouTube hit.
It’s a story that will have the every Latino A-list actor gagging for the... more
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It was a friendly game between the miners and their rescuers to celebrate their release. Stats wise the miners had an edge since one of the miners was a player for the national team. The match bet was the winners would stay at the presidential palace with the losing team going back to the mine. A funny idea until the miners lost on a close 3-2.It was a friendly game between the miners and their rescuers to celebrate their... more
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The fate of the trapped miners was only known when a note was attached from a drill telling the world all 33 were alive. The miner Joe Pjeda who wrote the note now owns the copyright.
"Jose Ojeda penned the note "Estamos bien en el refugio los 33" ("We are okay in the refuge, the 33 of us") which was discovered attached to a probe 17 days after the mine collapse.
The message brought hope to the nation and was seen on many flags, mugs, and T-shirts during the rescue operation."-BBC
By gaining copyright they hope the words used will not be mis-used in the future and no one else will profit from them.
"AFP quotes Mario Gomez as saying: "I'm extremely exhausted from being besieged by the press, tired of all the events and appointments with officials... I hope that all of this quiets down pretty soon"."-BBCThe fate of the trapped miners was only known when a note was attached from a drill... more
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The story of the Chilean miners is nothing short of extraordinary. After surviving the collapse of the mine and then surviving for 69 days underground, 33 men have quickly captured the hearts of all who followed this incredible rescue operation.
For the men, who averaged about $1,600 a month working in the mine, this is has been a life changing experience on many levels. While book deals, movie deals and a generous singer giving each of them $10,000 all are on the list of things they have received, Steve Jobs has reportedly also sent each of them a brand new iPod, as reported by Reuters.
The donation of the iPods does not Dish if Steve Jobs made the donation or if Apple itself gave them the new iPods, but either way, it makes for good marketing.
The events that unfolded in Chile, while traumatic for those who were trapped, has ended with the best possible outcome. All 33 miners have made it safely back to the surface after the nightmare that will surely go down as one of the greatest rescues of all time.The story of the Chilean miners is nothing short of extraordinary. After surviving the... more
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Before being trapped half a mile underground for 69 days and finally rescued on Wednesday, the Chilean miners were unknown to the rest of the world.
Their heroic rescue was broadcast live and watched by millions around the world. About 1,500 journalists reported from the scene, Reuters reports.
Now their personal stories and stories from below the surface in the mine are in the limelight. The men are being called national heroes. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2010/10/14/chilean-miners-limelight/Before being trapped half a mile underground for 69 days and finally rescued on... more
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http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn-tops-cable-news-during-mine-rescue_b35113
here are the cable news ratings from the 11 o’clock hour last night, when the first Chilean miner was brought to the surface:
* CNN: 3.998 million total viewers / 1.422M A25-54
* FNC: 3.468 million total viewers / 1.046M A25-54
* MSNBC: 1.083 million total viewers / 279K A25-54
During the 2nd Hour (Midnight Eastern) CNN had 2.259 million total viewers compared to 2.094 for Fox News and 832,000 for MSNBChttp://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/cnn-tops-cable-news-during-mine-rescue_b35113... more
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Earlier today on my Drivetime show I spoke to Sky's Andrew Wilson live from Copiapó, Chile about the pending rescue attempt of the Chilean miners.Earlier today on my Drivetime show I spoke to Sky's Andrew Wilson live from... more
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Chilean Miners have once again caught the attention of the world when a horn blast told the world that the shaft bored down as a rescue effort has reached 33Chilean Miners have once again caught the attention of the world when a horn blast... more
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The Schramm T-130 drill, known as plan B, has started drilling the final 330ft (100m) to widen a borehole for a metal rescue capsule that will raise the men from the deep chamber where they have been trapped since Aug 5.
Laurence Golborne, Chile’s mining minster, announced on a visit to the San Jose mine yesterday that he expected the breakthrough to come overnight on Friday. The men could be lifted to the surface as early as Monday.
“We are advancing pretty well on plan B,” Mr Golborne said. “We are hoping to break through more or less by daybreak this Saturday but depending on whether we have to change the hammer or not it could be a little earlier.”
The team of engineers must then decide how much, if any, of the 2,067ft borehole needs to be lined with metal casing, a process that could extend the miners’ confinement for another eight to 10 days.
The casing would serve to reinforce the walls of the shaft, limiting the risk of collapse, and would also act as buffer between the capsule and the shaft, resulting in a smoother journey to the surface.
“The final decision [on the casing] will be taken once we have broken through,” Mr Golborne said. “If none is needed it could take two to three days depending on installation of the rescue platforms. ”
http://www.theblogismine.com/2010/10/08/chilean-miners-braced-for-release-as-drill-breakthrough-due-in-hours/The Schramm T-130 drill, known as plan B, has started drilling the final 330ft (100m)... more
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Thirty-three miners trapped underground in Chile sent a note on Sunday saying they are alive, raising hopes for the first time in the nearly three weeks since the mine collapsed, but officials cautioned it could take months to rescue the workers.
LINK : http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/americas/08/22/chile.miners/index.html?hpt=T2#fbid=bOt3fX2Yirw&wom=falseThirty-three miners trapped underground in Chile sent a note on Sunday saying they are... more
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