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Daily Archives: July 18, 2012
For better or worse, YouTube is the new soapbox
Never before have individuals enjoyed free speech as they do today. The phenomenon of YouTube makes everyone a video star if they can muster up a bit of technical expertise. This is the 21st century version of a Hyde Park … Continue reading
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Ministry says Nicoya visitors will see new boulevard
July 25 is just a week away, and that is the celebration of the Anexión del Partido de Nicoya. So public officials will be telling Guanacaste residents what they have done for them lately. The latest is an announcement by … Continue reading
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Drugs found in container
In another confiscation of cocaine, anti-drug police said customs agents found 28 packages of the drug in a shipping container on the docks at Moín. They said the packages totaled 88 kilos. The refrigerated container had traveled from Europe to … Continue reading
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Forest cats are getting a lot of exposure and maybe protection
The six Costa Rican species of forest cats may not know it, but they are getting a lot of exposure and maybe some protection. The Museos del Banco Central is presenting a discussion of jaguars in the Pacific and northern … Continue reading
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Animal group in Jacó warns of danger of ticks to dogs
Dog owners in the area should take tick prevention methods for their animal and seek immediate medical attention for pets that are bitten by the parasite, according to the Asociación Pro Bienestar Animal in Jacó. Ticks carry ehrlichiosis, a disease … Continue reading
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Midwest U.S. farmers face serious drought conditions
Record high temperatures and a lack of rainfall are creating the worst drought conditions for U.S. farmers in a generation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared more than 1000 counties in 26 states natural disaster areas as crops there … Continue reading
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U.S. Fed chairman calls economic recovery slow
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the U.S. economic recovery has slowed and it will take a frustratingly long time to cut the unemployment rate. The head of the U.S. central bank spoke at a congressional hearing Tuesday after … Continue reading
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Chief of London security firm faces questions in Parliament
The head of the private firm in charge of security at the London Olympics has said he is sorry and deeply disappointed that his firm has failed in its commitment to provide full security for the Games. Nick Buckles answered … Continue reading
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Four quakes take place within four hours
Two quakes described as moderate took place at 9:15 p.m. and at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday. Then early today there were two more. All four quakes took place within four hours. The first quake Tuesday took place about 8.2 kilometers (5 … Continue reading
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Caja says many patients fail to pick up medicines
The nation’s health provider said that patients fail to pickup about 8 percent of the medicines that they have sought. The total is about 72,000 a month, said the Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social. Patients usually have three working days … Continue reading
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