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Daily Archives: March 24, 2011
New tourism income data shows visitors’ crucial role
The island of Saint Lucia receives annual tourism revenues in excess of 31 prcent of its gross domestic product while in the Bahamas and Antigua & Barbuda tourists spend the equivalent of 29 percent of these countries’ GDP. These three … Continue reading
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Twitter celebrates five years over 140-character messages
It has been five years since Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey sent out the first message of the social medium, “just setting up my twttr.” Since then, the micro-blogging site has grown to more than 140 million text messages of 140 … Continue reading
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Carbon tax prompts protest in many Australian cities
Protests have taken place across Australia against plans by the Labor government to implement a carbon tax. Critics say, without a binding global agreement, the proposed levy will cost jobs and damage the economy. Hundreds of people have attended demonstrations … Continue reading
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Web site seeks to shame Heredia customers of transvestites
Here’s a Web site where those featured probably are not very happy. The site seeks to identify persons who frequent transvestite prostitutes in Heredia by copying down and publishing the plate number. The site said it had 800 Internet visits in … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Three raids turn up suspect liquor that police confiscate
Police are continuing to confiscate alcohol that they say is adulterated. But there also are cases where the alcohol tax has not been paid. The Ministerio de Gobernación, Policía y Seguridad Pública said that health officials ordered the confiscation of … Continue reading
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In praise of Barack Obama and his recent Latin Visit
My congratulations to President Barack Obama for his efforts and actions in Latin America these past few days. It is indeed a pleasure to have a president who focuses on ridding the world of a North African despot rather than … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Two solutions for dispute over the Río San Juan
Now that Costa Rica and Nicaragua have time to sit back and analyze the San Juan river problem and the Hague decision, before they get their hackles up again, I would suggest that Costa Rica show true statesmanship and convene … Continue reading
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Year predicted to be wetter with earlier seasonal change
Costa Rican weather experts are predicting a wetter than average year. Figures released Wednesday predict 30 percent more rain in the Central Valley and central Pacific with 35 percent more in Guanacaste. Even the Caribbean will be wetter, said the … Continue reading
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Vehicle contained a flat screen television taken from a judge
A San José judge was the victim of a home invasion in which crooks took, among other things, a flat screen television. Fuerza Pública officers located the television set Wednesday in a vehicle driven by a man who also was … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Sometimes real or fake is in the eyes of the beholders
The government of México and a French auction house are disputing the authenticity of a Maya statue that just sold for $4.2 million. México says it’s a fake. The auction house stands by its sale. The dispute could very well … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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In praise of Barack Obama and his recent Latin Visit
My congratulations to President Barack Obama for his efforts and actions in Latin America these past few days. It is indeed a pleasure to have a president who focuses on ridding the world of a North African despot rather than … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Opinion
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Two solutions for dispute over the Río San Juan
Now that Costa Rica and Nicaragua have time to sit back and analyze the San Juan river problem and the Hague decision, before they get their hackles up again, I would suggest that Costa Rica show true statesmanship and convene … Continue reading
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Year predicted to be wetter with earlier seasonal change
Costa Rican weather experts are predicting a wetter than average year. Figures released Wednesday predict 30 percent more rain in the Central Valley and central Pacific with 35 percent more in Guanacaste. Even the Caribbean will be wetter, said the … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Proposed law would tighten up possession of guns
Lawmakers will have the opportunity to tighten up the country’s gun laws, although there is no guarantee that they will do so. A proposed, stricter law was the topic of a forum Wednesday at the legislative assembly complex. The principal … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Obama proposes a new partnership for Latin America
President Barack Obama has challenged the people of Latin America to work with the United States to build a future marked by equal partnership, shared responsibility for economic progress, and support for democracy and human rights. The president spoke Monday … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Tomayko case reveals a larger problem here
A.M. Costa Rica’s article titled “Tomayko manipulated media” describes how Ms. Tomayko, Ms. Del Vecchio and the Costa Rican government thumbed their collective noses at international law and the laws of another sovereign nation which was the court of competent jurisdiction … Continue reading
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