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Daily Archives: April 12, 2012
4.1 quake takes place at border
The Laboratorio de Ingenieria Sismica at the Universidad de Costa Rica is reporting a 4.1 magnitude quake today at 3:42 a.m. not far from the Panama border The epicenter is said to be 9.1 kilometers (about six miles) northeast of … Continue reading
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College becomes more fun and little real learning
After two years in college, 45 percent of the students show little improvement in key intellectual and creative skills, according to a recent study. This is the time of year when millions of American high-school seniors and their parents scramble … Continue reading
Posted in World News
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Stop the killing of lawyers, U.N. experts tell Honduras
Two United Nations independent experts today called on the Government of Honduras to adopt concrete measures to stop the killing of lawyers in the country, stressing that they should be able to carry out their functions without risking their lives. … Continue reading
Posted in Latin American News
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Obama travels Friday to hemispheric summit
President Barack Obama departs Washington Friday for Cartagena, Colombia, where he will participate in the sixth Summit of the Americas. At Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 2009 the president attended his first Summit of the Americas, pledging to seek equal … Continue reading
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President describes citizens as being in the trenches every day
President Laura Chinchilla Miranda put herself in the heat of the battle along with Juan Santamaría in her patriotic speech Wednesday. She said the gains of her administration were the result of a general battle plan. She said they also … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Despite frequent busts, truckers keep moving cocaine north
The penalty for international drug smuggling can be 20 years in prison. The usual term is more like eight years. But that does not seem to stop truckers who try to evade detection at the Peñas Blancas border crossing. The … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Government praised for taking action in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita
Costa Rica’s Environmental Laws have teeth! I retired from a career in environmental protection in Florida to move here to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica where the environment is a source of pleasure and appreciation for me and many … Continue reading
Posted in Editorial
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Soil scientist applauds article on ancient farming
Your article ”Pre-Columbian raised beds may save vanishing Amazon,” by the A.M. Costa Rica wire services is to be greatly applauded. I hope you will pass this article on to the Spanish language news services of Costa Rica and across the world. … Continue reading
Posted in Reader Opinion
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Severed head of panther prompts students to march
The discovery of the head of a black panther is providing the impetus for a march today in the community of Pejibaye. The animal head was found at Parque Nacional Tapantí in Paraíso de Cartago earlier this month after two … Continue reading
Posted in Costa Rica News
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Tax proposal and scandals resonated with the public
The effort by the Laura Chinchilla administration to put through a 14 percent value-added levy and other taxes has had significant impacts. Many more Costa Ricans are taking an interest in politics. But expats are concerned that they will be … Continue reading
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