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Daily Archives: October 20, 2011
Crooks make off with load of fireworks in Ochomogo
Armed men took over a fireworks factory in Ochomogo early Wednesday and managed to make off with merchandise worth about $200,000, said the Judicial Investigating Organization. The factory is in Calle La Angelina. The robbers managed to tie up the … Continue reading
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Anti-capitalism movement gets backing from labor
Occupy Wall Street is a round-the-clock operation that feeds participants and protects them from the elements. A peek behind the scenes of the movement’s logistical operations in New York reveals a grassroots and labor-union network that keeps goods flowing to … Continue reading
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Apple shares drop slightly as earning came in lower
The share price of the technology company Apple declined in Wednesday’s trading after the company reported earnings less than had been predicted by analysts. Apple has just introduced a new version of its popular iPhone, called the 4S, which set … Continue reading
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World Health Organization: Malaria deaths on decline
The World Health Organization reports that deaths from malaria around the world have dropped more than 20 percent since 2000. The U.N. agency says deaths dropped from 985,000 in 2000 to about 780,000 in 2009. Most deaths occur among children … Continue reading
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Third time is a charm for president of Haiti
Haiti’s new prime minister, Garry Conille, was sworn into office Tuesday along with 16 cabinet ministers. The new government took office five months after Michel Martelly was sworn in as president. Conille was President Martelly’s third nominee for the post. … Continue reading
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Venezuelan candidate to run despite ruling by court
Venezuelan opposition candidate Leopoldo López says he will continue his bid for the presidency despite a Venezuelan supreme court ruling that would keep him from holding elected office until 2014. In a televised speech Tuesday López told supporters, “I can … Continue reading
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As the rains diminish strong winds are expected to move in
The rains have diminished, but now the weather experts are warning about the possibility of strong winds. The reason would be a high pressure area to the north of Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula. The Instituto Meteorológico Nacional predicted winds in the … Continue reading
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Legislative proposal to readjust budget draws quick responses
A proposal by several lawmakers to redistribute some $70 million in the 2012 budget brought a chorus of warnings from the finance ministry and the Poder Judicial. The Ministerio de Hacienda quickly dashed off a message to the legislative committee … Continue reading
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Dogs get little respect even when they become works of art
Animal welfare is a clear issue that brings together citizens of San José. So when the mayor of the city approved an art display that promotes awareness of animal cruelty and animal well-being, the six sculptures were set up alongside … Continue reading
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New Liberia art gallery show features strong, bold images
Patricia Murolo, a native Costa Rican, opens a show Saturday titled “Litany of Colors.” The emphasis is on bold colors and strong images. Fellow artist Cynthia Sáenz said that “Patricia Murolo brings us into a world of dreams and fantasies, … Continue reading
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Costa Rica rejects claim of a Calero kidnap plot
With the Nicaraguan presidential elections little more than two weeks away, the Ortega administration there is stirring the pot over the Isla Calero. The Nicaragua general of the armies, Julio César Avilés, revealed Wednesday what he claimed was a plan … Continue reading
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