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Daily Archives: October 13, 2010
Oregon considers legalizing marijuana retail operations
Oregon is one of 14 U.S. states that allows its citizens to use marijuana for medical purposes. But they can’t legally buy the drug. They have to grow it themselves or find a caregiver to grow it for them.
Posted in World News
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Paula appears to be a non-threat for Costa Rican weather
Like a mushroom, Hurricane Paula has popped up along the Central American coast. The storm seems to be far enough north so as not to be an indirect threat to Costa Rica.
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Rewards offered for turning in crooked U.S. firms
An organization that fights corporate wrongdoing is looking for consultants in Costa Rica. The organization is the Anti-Corruption Alliance, which seeks to encourage and help those who would be whistleblowers about corporate bribery and corruption. Individuals who report such criminal … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Another unhappy customer of Kolbi in Osa peninsula
Regarding Tom Ploskina’s letter to the editor, subscribers to ICE’s Kolbi wireless service on Osa peninsula are also suffering continually degrading service.
Posted in Reader Opinion
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More delays on autopista, but Ruta 32 has been reopened
The good news is that specialists finished their work Tuesday on Ruta Nacional 32 and the vital highway will not be closed this morning as planned.
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Rescue of miners may take up to 48 hours to complete
Chilean rescuers have begun pulling out 33 miners trapped underground by a cave-in for more than two months. Officials say the entire rescue operation may take as long as 48 hours to complete.
Posted in Costa Rica News
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More restrictions on firearms draws opposing opinions
Two views on firearms surfaced at a legislative hearing Tuesday.
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Wreck of crashed drug plane yields another kilo of coke
Law officers found one more package of presumed cocaine as they dismantled a small plane Tuesday.
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Neighbor confirms status of Arenal wireless service
To second what my neighbor and friend, Tom Ploskina, has written, the nice people at our local Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad office do try, but there is obviously something wrong with a company that cannot give its employees any direction, … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Opinion
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