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Daily Archives: July 4, 2011
U.N. seeks delay in case of Texas murder defendant
The top United Nations human rights official has appealed to a state governor in the United States to commute the death sentence of a Mexican national scheduled to be executed for murder next week, the Office of the High Commissioner … Continue reading
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20 youth gang suspects jailed for two months each
A juvenile court judge has remanded 20 minors to two months each of provisional detention while their cases are investigated. These are suspected members of youth gangs that terrorize much of the La Carpio area in La Uruca. Judicial agents … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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World tourism arrivals on rise in most regions
International tourism continues to rise around the world, with only the Middle East and North Africa lagging, and even those regions are expected to improve later this year, according to the latest United Nations figures. The World Tourism Barometer, released … Continue reading
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11 Mexican deaths attributed to Tropical Storm Arlene
Mexican officials say at least 11 people have died as a result of river flooding and mudslides after Tropical Storm Arlene. A civil protection official says five deaths are confirmed in Hidalgo state where river flooding forced evacuations. The dead … Continue reading
Posted in Latin American News
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Portable operating system can protect computer data
In response to your article Thursday on cyber counterattack defense, thank you again for publishing articles on this subject. Over a year ago (March 5, 2010) I responded to a similar article you published regarding issues with online banking. A solution I … Continue reading
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California’s problem stems from millions of illegals
Henry Kantrowitz states: “Proposition 13, in 1978, drained the California school system of money. Since 1978 California’s test scores have gone from near the top of all the states to near the bottom.” Henry asserts this is due to the decline … Continue reading
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Some facts about Canada attack those misconceptions
You are absolutely correct. Canada is not pine trees, lumberjacks, igloos, Eskimos or freezing cold. Are these not all items you can find in the U.S. and the state of Alaska? Thank you for remembering us. As a Canadian, residing in Costa … Continue reading
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15-year-old mom slain with a brick in San Rafael de Escazú
A 15-year-old mother died early Sunday when someone smashed in her head with a brick. The early morning murder happened in San Rafael de Escazú. Fuerza Pública officers quickly detained four young men, but one may be the boyfriend of … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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New arrivals helping to free the Internet of its chains
Opening of the telecommunications market in Costa Rica is starting to provide real options for Internet consumers in Costa Rica. The biggest change happened earlier this year when Amnet cable decided to drop Radiográfica Costarricense S.A., the state-owned Internet provider, … Continue reading
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Tourist couple becomes victims of Pacific rip tide
A couple with Indian nationality became the latest victims of a Pacific rip tide. They died Sunday at Playa Langosta near Tamarindo. The couple, both in their 20s, were guests at the Hotel Barceló and were swept away while wading … Continue reading
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Midyear gordo lottery favors No. 47, series 870
The midyear gordo lottery had slower sales than officials expected, but some folks are very happy today that they purchased a ticket. The winning number was 47 in series 870. Those who hold a full lottery ticket are richer by 240 million … Continue reading
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New Gulf of Nicoya ferry ready to enter into service
The Tambor III, the new, Peruvian-built ferry, will be entering into service shortly after administrative details are worked out, said the Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transportes. The new ferry will replace the Tambor I and has a capacity of … Continue reading
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Umbrellas are obligatory for July 4 celebration
The forecast for today’s Independence Day activities in Escazú is a little uncertain. The general forecast for all but the Caribbean calls for afternoon downpours and thunderstorms, but there has been little consistence in the weather. While Juan Santamaría airport … Continue reading
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