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Daily Archives: November 11, 2011
Commission studying tax plan to seek more time to deliberate
A special commission considering the central government’s tax plan has asked for more time to study the complex measure. The commission is coming to the end of the four-weeks members had to consider the bill. They are expected to ask … Continue reading
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Bank sets promotion to mark 11/11/11 with 11% cash back
Banco Nacional has come out with an unusual promotion for today, Nov. 11, 2011. The bank is prepared to give credit card users 11 percent cash back up to 111,000 colons, about $219. The maximum amount would be returned on … Continue reading
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Venezuelan cops find car used to kidnap baseballer
Officials in Venezuela say they have found the vehicle used by armed men to kidnap Venezuelan national and U.S. Major League Baseball player Wilson Ramos from a home in the city of Valencia Wednesday night. Venezuelan Interior and Justice Minister … Continue reading
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Nicaraguan elections draw negative reviews from some
Although the Nicaraguan government has announced that Daniel Ortega will serve another term as president, international and unaccredited domestic observers have publicly stated that the electoral process was marred by significant irregularities. The major opposition candidates have rejected the results. … Continue reading
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Ancient facination with cats features in museum exhibit
For nearly 2,000 years, different species of wild cats were represented in pre-Columbian art works leading up to the arrival of the Spanish. The skill and respect of the artisans can be seen in each piece. And some of these … Continue reading
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Supporters of Israel demonstrate to oppose Palestine’s U.N. bid
Dozens of protestors gathered Thursday outside of the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto, also known as the Casa Amarilla, in San José to voice their dissatisfaction with the potential membership of Palestine in the United Nations. They chanted slogans … Continue reading
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The Ticos continue to live their green lifestyle frugally
Charlie Rose is the best interviewer on TV, to my mind. The other night his guest was writer and deadline poet Calvin Trillin. To show that he came from a poetic family, Trillin recited a poem his father had written … Continue reading
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San Ramón area residents will have their own fundraising book sale Saturday
San Ramón area residents will have their own local book sale Saturday. The event is a fundraiser for the local Cruz Roja and the Dogland Animal Rescue Center. The organizer is the Community Action Alliance, and the location is at … Continue reading
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This year’s edition of book fair opens tonight at La Aduana
Outside the Antigua Aduana traffic runs along Calle 23 and people wait for their buses while inside dozens of folks busily prepare for the XII Feria Internacional del Libro inside the recycled building. Three rows of booths lined up parallel … Continue reading
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There are too many variables to determine a firm cause
In response to the response Ken Morris wrote about Gregg Caulkins’ observations, I must say that while it is no laughing matter, this topic has become the subject of hysterical conjecture. Mr. Morris’ letter would be intriguing to one with … Continue reading
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Boys named Roy linked humorously to warming
I agree with the letter of Kevin Morris and his response to the letter of Gregg Calkins. With tongue in cheek, here is an example (mind you, a very bad example concocted for the purpose of emphasis) of what I think Mr. … Continue reading
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Rain gives way to winds and a chill from the north
The change from the rainy season to the high season comes at a price. A chill swept into the Central Valley Thursday, and the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional is predicting up to 70 kph (43.5 mph) winds in Guanacaste today. Strong … Continue reading
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Ortega appears heading for electoral landslide
Costa Rican officials reported no flood of Nicaraguans headed home to vote. The security ministry said that only 223 persons had traveled north at Los Chiles by Sunday afternoon. The election was turning out to be a landslide with Daniel … Continue reading
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