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Daily Archives: June 28, 2011
Greeks target immigrants as economy takes dive
As the Greek economy teeters on the brink of bankruptcy, anger is being directed toward the tens of thousands of immigrants living in the capital, Athens. Many Greeks blame them for rising crime rates and unemployment. Migrant groups say the … Continue reading
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Tourism institute picks online advertising plan
The Instituto Costarricense de Turismo is investing $120,000 to run banners on the Expedia.com Web site in anticipation of generating 50,000 tourists for Costa Rica and an increase in tourism spending of $36 million. Expedia.com is a Web site that … Continue reading
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Human trafficking report lacks evidence for its claims
The United States downgraded Costa Rica and put the country on the so-called watch list in the annual human trafficking report released Monday. The U.S. State Department managed to produce a 1,488-word summary of the trafficking situation here without once … Continue reading
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Chávez absence causing uncertainty in Venezuela
Venezuelan officials have dismissed reports that President Hugo Chávez could be seriously ill, as his opponents demand information about his health, more than two weeks after he underwent surgery in Cuba. President Chávez has not been seen in public since … Continue reading
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Food and agriculture chief seeks to forge partnerships
The newly elected head of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Monday said he would utilize the democratic success of his selection to forge agreements to help overcome differences among member states. José Graziano da Silva, of Brazil also … Continue reading
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Honduras will seek to OK joint drug patrols with Ticos
Honduras has been asked to ratify a treaty for suppression of drug trafficking in the Caribbean. That was a topic of conversation when Honduran President Porfirio Lobo visited Monday with President Laura Chinchilla and René Castro, the foreign minster. Honduras … Continue reading
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Lawyer seeks negotiation over death of La Reforma guard
The widow and mother of a prison guard killed in a breakout attempt May 11 have enlisted the services of a top criminal lawyer. The lawyer, Juan Diego Castro, told a press conference Monday that the goal is an alternative … Continue reading
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Degree and experience does not an expert make
It’s a mistake to consider anyone who has a degree and experience in a given subject necessarily an “expert.” His comment: “In fact, I have found almost no scientists, in my recent studies, who do not harbour strong misgivings about … Continue reading
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Snow June 4 in Alberta make one wonder
Years ago I watched a NOVA episode on PBS, the Public Broadcasting Station. It was called “Cracking The Ice Age.” The program aired September 30, 1997. You can read the transcript at pbs.org. Anyone who is interested in climate change … Continue reading
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Water company head quits over his trip to Mexico
The political appointee heading the nation’s water company quit Monday after a report from the ethical procuraduría listed four violations. The man is Óscar Nuñez, who had a morning meeting with President Laura Chinchilla. Opposition party members have been calling … Continue reading
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Much of the rainy weather has its origin in Africa
For about eight months of the year, Costa Rica is under siege from weather patterns that form over Africa. These are the infamous tropical waves that bring clouds and rain. Sometimes they combine with home-grown weather instability to really drench … Continue reading
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