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You're Out Of Here!
Mexican referee, Benito Armando Archundia, argues with the coach of the "Sele" announcing an additional five minutes of play in last night's game against the US in Wold Cup play. The US scored with only seconds left on the clock in the additional time to push back Costa Rica's plan for qualifying for South Africa next year.[Foto: Reuters]

Government Introduces Plan To Regulate Casinos And Gambling
The government wants to take advantage of the potential tax revenue of casinos that could mean some us$100 million dollars a year in revenue by proposing a new law to regulate casino and sports betting operations.



La Uruca, Largest New Car Showroom In The Country
The stretch of road between Barrio Mexico and La Pozuela in La Uruca is the largest new car showroom in the country, with 15 new car dealerships there and 21 brands of vehicles than includes Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroen, Daihatsu, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Greatwall, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Jeep, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Peugeot, Skoda, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen.



ICE President Accused Of Graft and Embezzlement By Fiscalía
The use of helicopters and airplanes by public officials for private use is hitting a new time high, with the Fiscalía filing charges against the president of the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), Pedro Pablo Quirós, for using state funds to pay a helicopter for personal use.

 




120.000 Coffee Collectors Required For The 2009-2010 Harvest
It's almost the end of the year and that means the coffee harvest season is here, when some 120.000 seasonal workers are needed to harvest the national "golden" bean, from November on.



Alert Prevails Due To The “El Niño” Phenomenon in Guanacaste
(InfoWebPress) The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG for their initials in Spanish) maintains an alert due to the “El Niño” phenomena in all regions of the country and elaborated on a prevention and effect mitigation plan, that contemplates actions in the short, medium and long term.



South Africa Much Farther Way After Last Night's Loss To The US
Costa Rica suffered World Cup heartbreak as the United States salvaged a last-gasp 2-2 draw in Washington to deny the visitors an automatic place at next year's finals.



Proposal for a Communal Marine Area Gains Ground
(InfoWebPress) The fishermen organizations of Puntarenas supported the creation of a Communal Marine Area in Tarcoles of Garabito during an encounter that brought together 30 sea workers.
 
 
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HONDURAS
Draft Accord Emerges from Honduran Talks
TEGUCIGALPA – Representatives of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and the de facto regime led by Roberto Micheletti reached agreement Wednesday on the draft of an accord to restore the elected head of state to office.



NICARAGUA
Investments Boosted in Nicaraguan Tourism
MANAGUA - The Nicaraguan Tourism Institute (INTUR) decided to boost investments in this sector by increasing offers to visitors, reports the digital El19 daily.

 

NICARAGUA
Dengue Cases on the Rise in Nicaragua
MANAGUA – Cases of both hemorrhagic dengue and classic dengue have been on the rise in Nicaragua in recent weeks, the Health Ministry said.



PANAMA
Panama Faces Probe Over Alleged Torture
(CNN) - The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has been asked to investigate whether Panama tortured an Ecuadorian citizen who was being held as an illegal immigrant, an official hemispheric human rights organization said.
 
LATIN AMERICA
 
COLOMBIA
AH1N1 Flu Death Toll Rises to 111 in Colombia
BOGOTA – The death toll from swine flu in Colombia has risen to 111, with 10 more people dying from the AH1N1 flu virus, the Social Protection Ministry said.



VENEZUELA
Chavez Snatches Venezuela Hotel in Latest Takeover
CARACAS – President Hugo Chavez went back on the takeover trail Tuesday, publishing a decree nationalizing a Hilton hotel on Margarita Island in Nueva Esparta, Venezuela's holiday playground state.


 

COLOMBIA
Colombia Beefs Up Border Troops
BOGOTA - Colombian Military Forces Commander, Gen. Freddy Padilla, told journalists on Wednesday that the increase in the number of troops in the border with Ecuador is a response to an Ecuadorean Government request.



PERU
Peruvians Denounce US Protection to Criminal
LIMA - Human Rights lawyer stated today that the United States government gives protection to former Peruvian officer Telmo Hurtado, which has not been extradited to Peru to be judged for the killing of 69 peasants.
 
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BRAZIL: The Long Shadow Of The Dictatorship
Those who died and "disappeared" during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship in Brazil represent a mere "one percent of the agenda" of the Special Secretariat for Human Rights (SEDH), but captivate "99 percent of the attention of the press," complained Human Rights Secretary Paulo Vannuchi.

 

 

 


 
   
   

Your Photos Could Be Product Placements
One day soon, our society will be ruled by an all-intrusive advertising technique in which individuals are paid to walk around 24/7 holding a product next to their wide-smiling faces

 
 


 
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Surfs Up
If you like surfing you will truly love and I mean L.O.V.E. Mal Pais, Costa Rica. Perched on the southwestern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, this idyllic surf spot pulls wave seekers from across the globe.
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The Apple iPhone 3GS
The iPhone 3G S doesn't make the same grand leap that the iPhone 3G made from the first-generation model, but the latest Apple handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. The iPhone 3G S is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.
 
 

 

 
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