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New
Taxi Plates. Finally!
The
Ministry of Public Works and Transit (MOPT)
has begun issuing the long awaited
"new" taxi license plates.
The new plates are yellow with red
lettering. The above was spotted in downtown
Heredia. The "H" after the T marks
that the taxi is licensed in the Province of
Heredia.
[Foto:
insidecostarica.com]
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| NEWS |
updated by 7:00 a.m. CST each day
One
Dead and Nineteen Injured in Road Accident
A bus
from Tilarán to San José trying to
negotiate a curve in the area known as
"La Minas" in Esparza, apparently
lost control and fell in a precipice of
about 25 meters. >more
Worlds
Largest "Gallo Pinto"
It
took 11 chefs, 264 kilos or rice and 180
kilos of frijoles (black beans), the
important culantro, sweet pepper, onions and
seasoning to make the world's largest "gallo
pinto". The products were donated
by a local food company. >more
AyA
Will Not Tear Up New Roads, Promise.
AyA, the state owned water and sewer
company, has agreed to sign an
agreement this week with the MOPT (the
Ministry of Public Works and Transit), who
is responsible for the construction and
repairs of public roads, not to tear up new
built or newly resurfaced roads. >more
Poll shows rising popularity of Brazilian government
The approval rating of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government has risen despite a faltering economy, a poll published Sunday shows.
>more
Most US voters cannot name any of Democratic presidential candidates
Two-thirds of American voters were unable to name any of the nine Democratic presidential candidates, a sign that the Democratic presidential race has yet to caught the public eyes, according to a CBS News poll released Sunday.
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Most victims' families have yet to apply for Sept. 11 compensation
Nearly two years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States, most victims' families reportedly have not applied for compensation from the federal government, The New York Times reported Sunday.
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SPECIAL
REPORTS: HONDURAS
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Eco-Guerrilla
'Poisons' Local Environmental Movement
A
month after it appeared in Honduras,
mystery continues to surround an alleged
pro-environment guerrilla group in the
northeastern Honduran department of
Olancho. Local activists say it is an
attempt to discredit their fight to
protect area forests.
Roman Catholic priest Andrés Tamayo
told Tierramérica that the Olancho
Environmentalist Movement (MAO), which
he heads, ”does not have any ties
whatsoever” to the guerrilla group,
which he said is a ”set up”. >more
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