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Daily Archives: March 23, 2011
Sunday event raised most of Cruz Roja Japan fund
A benefit for Japan Sunday raised a bit more than 19 million colons, the Cruz Roja said Tuesday. That is about $41,000. The event Sunday overwhelmed organizers and there were lines 200 yards long of persons waiting to enter the … Continue reading
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Cartago pot farmer used science for crop, police report
Anti-drug agents said Tuesday that an agricultural engineer in Barrio el Molino in Cartago applied science to raise marijuana. The Policía de Control de Drogas and Fuerza Pública officers confiscated the crop of 24 plants Friday. They said the plants … Continue reading
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Obama in El Salvador says he’ll push immigration plan
President Barack Obama is nearing the end of a five-day tour of three Latin American nations to underscore the advance of democracy, and strong economic growth in the region. The president held talks with El Salvador’s president Tuesday and made … Continue reading
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Police said bus carried illegal immigrants and billiard tables
Fuerza Pública officers stopped a Nicaraguan-licensed bus Sunday near Sixaola in southeastern Costa Rica and found what they said were 27 illegal immigrants. Authorities said that the individuals, all Nicaraguans, appear to have entered Costa Rica on foot and then … Continue reading
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Suspected arson at major hospital prompts investigation
A small fire on the third floor of Hospital San Juan de Dios appears to have been set, and the Ministerio Público confirmed Tuesday that the blaze was under investigation. The fire was a reminder of the July 12, 2005, … Continue reading
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A plea for investigators to solve woman’s murder in Osa
I am writing today in regards to the lack of investigation of a murder in Osa. I realize you have been kind enough to publish articles on Kimberly Blackwell, and I appreciate it. However, here is the problem. No one really … Continue reading
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Country needs referendum on its future direction
“The issue is that Costa Rica will never reach first world status in large part is due to its failure to put the rule of law first.” The above statement by P. H. Anders hits the nail squarely on the head. … Continue reading
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U.S. republic is in jeopardy from sleepy acceptance
Kudos to Axel Marquardt of San José for an excellent article on HAARP. I wonder how many people take the time to read and research important matters? Judging by the sleepy acceptance of what the world conspirators led by Obama for … Continue reading
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Belén rail line readied for stadium inauguration
Train service between Belén and San José will have a jump start Saturday when the new line carries spectators for the inaugural of the $100 million Estadio Nacional. Saturday there are speeches by former president Óscar Aria Sánchez as well … Continue reading
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