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This sign
and flag was spotted on Avenida Segunda, a few
blocks from the Legislative Assembly. Is it "Tico"
sentiment to the recent trial of Tico-Nica
U.S. soldier Camilo Mejía Castillo and
conviction of desertion? Click for larger image! |
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Five Arrested in Journalist's Death
On the night of December 23,
two men shot on a motorcycle shot journalist Ivannia Mora while she
was in her car near the Plaza de Sol in Curridabat. The 33 year old woman
died later in hospital.
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Rain Until Midweek
It all started Wednesday
afternoon and although there have been some short breaks and a few sun rays
in between, the Central Valley is still under rain.
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Air Madrid Hits the Skies as New Spanish Airline
Air Madrid, the brand-new Spanish air carrier, got its license this week to
start operations as an airline.
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CUBA: Former Exile Says Meeting Misses Point
A major immigration conference
taking place in Havana is failing to tackle the most important issues
concerning Cubans everywhere, a former exile who returned to the island last
year without government approval said Saturday.
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Panama deports 3 Israelis arrested in air incident
Panamanian Migrations Vice Director Javier Tapia announced that three of the
six young Israelis arrested in Panama last Sunday were deported to their
country on Saturday.
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Dozens of Colombian rebels killed in clashes with
government troops
At least 25 rebels were killed while they attempted to seize a town in
central Colombia and a rebel bomb attack in northwest Colombia killed a
civilian, authorities said Saturday.
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International News from the New York Times |
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LEARN SPANISH |
People Words
Spanish like
English has different names for different people. By learning the words
below you will increase your vocabulary, comprehension and language fluency.
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Using a cell phone in Costa Rica
If you plan to visit
Costa Rica and you need a cell phone to stay in
contact with your office, business associates, family and friends – don’t bring your cell phone
with you!
Cell phone service in Costa Rica is provided by only
one carrier, ICE (Instituto Costarricense de
Electricidad) and your cell phone will not connect
to the ICE system unless you have made special
arrangements in advance of your trip.
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SPECIAL REPORTS |
ENVIRONMENT-CHILE:
Private Conservation
at a Snail's Pace
The
organisation and activism of individual
landowners to protect biodiversity is a
relatively new phenomenon in Chile, where
376,552 hectares of nature preserves are in
private hands. But they have a long way to
go to catch up to the public sector, which
protects 14.1 million hectares.
The number and size of protected areas in
private hands have grown, but they still
lack official recognition and there are no
incentives for them, say environmental
groups.
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TRAVEL & TOURISM |
TRAVEL STORIES:
Surf & Turf: Adventures in Costa Rica
As I looked over the lip of the cliff at the rest of my whitewater
rafting group, I contemplated the fact that that the nearest hospital
was a two-day trek through the jungle. I closed my eyes and pushed off
the rock, holding my breath as the cool water closed over me. I surfaced
to enthusiastic applause: all we faced now were two more Class V rapids.
Rafting surging sections of the Rio Pacuare was just one of many
adventures I experienced on my 14-day multisport trip through Costa
Rica, from surfing the pounding crests of La Playa Grande to riding
horseback from the Arenal Volcano to the Saint Elena rainforest.
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Retirement/Relocation Tours for the Non-rich!
I am the ONLY Retirement,
Relocation Guide in Costa Rica without a
hidden agenda.
I will show you many of the best areas for
value of climate, land, amenities, and
building costs.
I will introduce you to honest, value, people
who will share with you the actual costs of
real estate & homes built for people like you.
You can then compare these to any of the other
“DEALS” promoted by the many other “Tours”
Please visit:
www.costaricaretireonss.com
and contact my References.
George Lundquist, Retirement, Relocation
Columnist for:
www.insidecostarica.com
and
www.welovecostarica.com |
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