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.

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Paula appears to be a non-threat for Costa Rican weather

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.

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Rewards offered for turning in crooked U.S. firms

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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More restrictions on firearms draws opposing opinions

Two views on firearms surfaced at a legislative hearing Tuesday.

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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.

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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

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