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Daily Archives: February 10, 2011
Two judicial flaws create grossly unfair situations
Wednesday a news story about a Florida court case illustrated some deficiencies in Costa Rican law. We have no way of knowing who will prevail in the Florida case. A former businessman here alleged in his suit that Costa Rican … Continue reading
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Yale singers mark 150th
The Yale University Glee Club is the nation’s third oldest collegiate chorus. What began as a group of friends serenading passersby has grown into a powerhouse vocal ensemble. This year marks its 150th anniversary, and this month, decades’ worth of … Continue reading
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Power outage in Escazú
If you live in a certain section of San Rafael de Escazú you probably are not reading this becuse the power company said it would be cutting off the electricity from 7 a.m. to noon. The Compañía Nacional de Fuerza … Continue reading
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Social Security Q&A today
The Federal Benefits Unit of the U.S. Embassy is conducting a question-and-answer session today starting at 9:30 a.m. Topics include U.S. Social Security Administration Programs, including retirement, auxiliaries and disability, said the embassy. The location is at Hacienda Valle del … Continue reading
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Biologist’s work displayed
The Centro Cultural e Histórico José Figueres Ferrer is exhibiting objects collected by Rafael Lucas Rodríguez Caballero, a noted biologist and botanist who lived in San Ramón. Rodríguez was born there in 1915 and studied for a time in the … Continue reading
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U.S. government frowns on return of Haiti’s Aristide
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday the early return to Haiti of exiled former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide would be an unfortunate distraction from the country’s run-off presidential election campaign. The former leader, who has lived in South Africa for the … Continue reading
Posted in Latin American News
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Cuba gets undersea cable for Internet via Venezuela
A ship laying fiber optic cable has arrived in Cuba from Venezuela to improve Internet service. The 1,600-kilometer undersea cable linking Cuba with northern Venezuela is expected to be operational in July. Officials say the new fiber optic cable will … Continue reading
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Mexican troops rescue 47 suspected kidnap victims
Military officials say Mexican soldiers have rescued 47 suspected kidnap victims during a drug trafficking investigation. Authorities say the 44 Guatemalan migrants and three Mexicans were found locked in a house in Reynosa Tuesday. Officials say no arrests have been … Continue reading
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Homegrown terrorists elevate risk, Ms. Napolitano says
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says the terrorist threat against the United States is evolving and, in some ways, may be at its most heightened state since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Ms. Napolitano told the House Homeland Security … Continue reading
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Here is a primer on Costa Rican beer for the new arrivals
The very first time I traveled to Costa Rica many, many years ago I actually asked the bartender in a jungle lodge for a Samuel Adams lager. I’m much worldlier now, but I have to say I’m still embarrassed. Currently … Continue reading
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Visitors from north here to study medical tourism options
Tourism officials report that 11 executives of North American insurance firms are in Costa Rica to take a look at the prospects for medical tourism here. This is the fourth familiarization tour of Costa Rica for those who may be … Continue reading
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City’s photo accidentally shows how bad the sewers are
The Municipalidad de San José has completed some anti-flood work along the Río María Aguilar in Las Luisas and Barrio Méndez in San Francisco de Dos Ríos. Municipal officials want to promote their efforts, but a photo they sent with … Continue reading
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Use GPS trackers to find the location of the fences
A small investment in some inexpensive technology (namely GPS trackers) would easily weed out some major theft rings. Put some chips on some laptops, passports, bicycles, cameras, guns, etc. and follow them! They are all headed from little streams to … Continue reading
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10 ways to crack down on a variety of crimes
1. Fire every judge who has turned loose armed robbers and drug dealers and then told them to sign in every 15 days. 2. Every one from the head of the police on down should have to take a lie … Continue reading
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Swift prosecution sought for all crimes, large or small
CAP (Crime Awareness & Prevention) representing the Southern Zone has a response for crime prevention suggestions. While one of the primary focuses of CAP is to promote individual community safety by awareness and preventative measures, we believe the safety of … Continue reading
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The day has come for high hopes and expectations
Today is the day most public school students have been dreading. Today is the start of the new school year. More than 950,000 students are off to class this morning with officials worried about security, traffic, dropouts and crime. Some … Continue reading
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