Daily Archives: April 21, 2011

Water company ignores big leak in Rohrmoser

I live 100 meters north of SuperRoma, the last boulevard in Rohrmoser. On Saturday morning, April 16, I noticed water spouting out of a leak about 25 meters north of my house. I called AyA–got no response. I called a … Continue reading

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Mrs. Clinton says she’ll back Haiti’s Martelly all the way

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Haitian president-elect Michel Martelly Wednesday the United States will back him all the way in his efforts to revive the country’s economy after last year’s earthquake and years of political turmoil. Martelly is … Continue reading

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Escazú Christian Fellowship offers Holy Week services

Escazú Christian Fellowship will lead worshipers through the events of the last week of Jesus’ life during services today, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. The services will be at International Baptist Church in Guachipelín. At 7 p.m. today, the … Continue reading

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New technique could propagate vanilla to meet high demand

It’s one of the world’s two best-loved flavors, and demand for it is increasing all the time but now its future in the global food industry could be more secure, thanks to research at The University of Nottingham’s Malaysia campus. … Continue reading

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Some good advice came in on the qualities of a columnist

We received lots of suggestions about what makes a good A.M. Costa Rica columnist. There was repetition, of course. Readers have similar criteria for someone writing a column; i.e. be well-read, and informed and accurate. Be dependable (my editor certainly … Continue reading

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Police making hundreds of checkpoint arrests

Police making hundreds of checkpoint arrests

Fuerza Públicas officers are maintaining checkpoints, and they have already detained eight persons carrying guns. They also have confiscated marijuana, they said. The checkpoints are on the major highways. Already 306 persons have been detained for a variety of allegations. … Continue reading

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Another water complaint

My friend lives 100 meters north of SuperRoma (last boulevard in Rohrmoser). When I visited Sunday, water was bubbling up out in front of a neighbors home 25 meters away. Today is Wednesday and the water is still spouting. AyA … Continue reading

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Why is the U.S. currency not linked to gold, silver?

In April 1764 the English Parliament banned the American Colonies from issuing paper money. The colonies had been issuing paper money of dubious value since 1690 when Massachusetts was the first colony to issue paper money. Only after the Continental … Continue reading

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Mass media really messes up traditional Easter story

Mass media really messes up traditional Easter story

A century ago worshippers generally had to accept whatever the Bible said or whatever the priest or minister handed down from the pulpit. Television and the Internet have brought vast changes, and dozens of academics and producers are floating theories … Continue reading

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