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María
José
Castillo
(left)
gave it
her all,
but in
the end
the
voters
chose 17
year old
Panamanian,
Margarita
Henríquez,
as the
latest
"Latin
American
Idol".
Even
though
she came
in
second,
Sony BMG
singed María
José to
a record
deal. In
the foto,
María
José and
Maragarita
shared
the
stage
with
David
Bisbal.
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No
Shoes Required
And that is why places
like Costa Rica are
adult playgrounds,
spawning a tremendous
boost in eco-tourism. A
trip to Costa Rica
brings a heartfelt
reminder of why we
should focus on saving
this amazing planet.
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Management Moment
While meant to be humorous, I
recently saw a bumper sticker
that read, “I’m on my way to
work, just kill me”
Inside Tip:
Walking the Romeria
If you decide to make
the walk to Cartago, here a few basis common
sense recommendations.
Click
here for more tips |
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Buying Foreclosures in
Costa Rica
Property
foreclosures are just as
common in Costa Rica as
are anywhere else, and
as always, they are an
excellent option for a
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Friday 10 October 2008, San José, Costa
Rica
77
Motorcycle Deaths So Far
This Year, Up From Last
Year
Speeding and failure to
were a helmet is the
main cause of 77 deaths
of motorcyclists this
year to September 30.
The number is higher
than the 71 deaths
occurred during 2007,
according to figures
released by the Consejo
de Seguridad Vial.
"Margarita"
Chosen as Latin American
Idol
Following a long battle
on the stage of "Latin
American Idol", the
winner of season 3 was
announced last night,
following a tense 120
minutes that ended with
the announcement of the
latest idol, Panama's
Margarita Henriquéz.
Banco Nacional Ordered
To Pay Restitution To
Customers Victims of
Electronic Fraud
The Banco Nacional (BN)
is the latest state bank
to be found guilty of
not providing sufficient
online security to its
customers.
Weatherman Forecasts
Rain, More Rain And Then
Some For Today
The Instituto
Meteorológico Nacional
(the national
weatherman) is
predicting for today
(Friday) lots of rain,
rain and more rain, as
"tropical wave" is
expected to pass over
Costa Rica today.
Interlínea Buses Maybe
Rolling In January 2009
Future users of the "Interlínea"
- intersectoral buses -
will have to wait until
next year
Animals Struggling To
Cope With Climate Change
Warmth
If
you can't stand global
warming, get out of the
tropics.
Panamanian Social Groups
Pay Tribute to Ché
PANAMA -
Panamanian organizations
grouped in the National
Front for the Defense of
Economic and Social
Rights (FRENADESO) paid
homage to heroic
guerrilla Ernesto Ché
Guevara, on the 41st
anniversary of his
murder.
ALBA Full Membership
Urged in Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA - The
National Resistance
Coordinator (CNRP), an
umbrella for several
civil organizations,
urged Parliament to
ratify Honduras´
Bolivarian Alternative
for the Americas (ALBA)
membership.
Colombian President
Calls For Measures To
Avoid Recession
BOGOTA - Colombian
President Alvaro Uribe
requested on Thursday
the congress and central
bank to take measures to
boost the national
economy and avoid a
recession caused by the
world financial crisis.
Bolivian Police Foil
Attempt To Overthrow
President
LIMA - Bolivian police
have foiled an attempt
by an opposition group
to overthrow President
Evo Morales, a senior
government official said
Thursday.
Peruvian President Urges
More Investment To
Tackle Crisis
LIMA - Peruvian
President Alan Garcia
said Thursday that the
best way for Peru to
tackle the world
financial crisis is to
increase investment and
boost employment.
Q&A: Money Crisis May
Hit Development
Assistance
The global
financial crisis and
rising food prices are
certain to impact Latin
America despite the
growth in recent years,
says Pamela Cox, the
World Bank's
vice-president for Latin
America and the
Caribbean.
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