Daily Archives: May 25, 2012

There is no reason to stay home on the weekends here

The weekend is fast approaching, and the question alway is: What to do? There are a lot of options for tourists and residents that can break the routine that sometimes threatens to overwhelm life here in the rainy season. Here … Continue reading

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Beer distributor to check July 4 picnic drinkers

Visitors to the July 4 Independence Day event here will be under closer scrutiny this year as far as alcohol consumption is concerned. The American Colony Committee said that as part of its corporate social responsibility program, Florida Ice & … Continue reading

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Costa Rica’s rice subsidy has strong impact on the rural poor

Costa Rica’s rice subsidy has strong impact on the rural poor

Costa Rica’s support of domestic rice production has now reached six times the amount accorded by agreements with the World Trade Organization. High production costs make locally produced grain uncompetitive compared to imports, but political considerations and industry pressure make … Continue reading

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Enjoying a high standard of living with just a modest income

There are times when the anger and blame-throwing of people in the countries that have been reduced to recession for the past four years makes me think of a teenager who has crashed his car in an accident that was … Continue reading

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Three finalists cities remain as hosts for 2020 Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has chosen three cities as finalists to bid for the chance to host the 2020 Summer Games. “In the order of drawing lots: Istanbul, Tokyo, and Madrid,” said Mark Adams the committee’s communication director. The announcement … Continue reading

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Passion for Apple products is theme of new production

The Little Theatre Group presents starting tonight “The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” The group described the play as a witty and controversial staged reading with five actors. “In this irreverent and humorous piece, with a generous portion … Continue reading

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Tip leads police to pickup carrying 554 kilos of cocaine

Police from several agencies stopped at pickup Thursday and uncovered 554 kilos of cocaine hidden under branches, they said. The 27-year-old driver was detained. Involved in the arrest were the Fuerza Pública, the Policía de Control de Drogas and the … Continue reading

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Minors with gun and knife stick up Guápiles students

Two minors, one of them with a firearm and the other with a knife, threatened and then robbed three students from the Colegio Experimental Bilingüe de Guápiles, according to the Poder Judicial. One of the victims suffered a beating, said … Continue reading

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