The Mysterious Stone Spheres Of Costa Rica
The stone balls of Costa Rica have been the object of pseudoscientific speculations since the publication of Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods in 1971. More recently, they have gained renewed attention as the result of books such as Atlantis in America: Navigators of the Ancient World, by Ivar Zapp and George Erikson. But who built them circa? Are they a map to Atlantis, or something even weirder? For a more informed take on the spheres, check out Hoopes' website. |
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Judge Defends His
Decision To Let Drunk Driver Free
Drivers caught under the influence of
alcohol have a new ally, the criminal court
judges that defy the work of the Policía de
Tránsito in taking drunk drivers off the
roads.
Cold Front and Rain To
Disappear By This Afternoon, Weatherman
Promises
No, the rainy season or winter is not upon
us, although is sure felt like it yesterday
afternoon, as strong winds and heavy rains
at times continued well into the night and
the early morning of Tuesday.
Porteadores To Take To
Streets Tomorrow Wednesday
The porteadores have once again threatened
to take to the streets and have chosen
tomorrow, Wednesday, as a day of action.
Ruta 32 Closed
The strong rain since Monday afternoon in
the area of the Braulio Carillop national
park has caused the complete closure of Ruta
32, the highway to Limón due to mudslides.
Banks Will Stop Accepting "Plateadas"
Beginning April
If you still have saved up ¢5, ¢10 and ¢10 "plateadas"
or silver plated coins, banks will stop
accepting them on April 1, 2010, after which
the Banco Central de Costa Rica (BCCR)
offices in downtown San José will be the
only place to exchange them.
Climate Chief
Competition Intensifies As Costa Rica Joins
Race
The competition for the post of new UN
climate chief is hotting up with Costa Rica
joining the race to oppose Indian nominee
Environment Secretary Vijai Sharma.
What Will Oscar Arias Do
After May 8th?
Oscar Arias is getting ready to step down as
president on May 8, when he hands over the
presidential chair to his protegé, Laura
Chinchilla. But what will Arias do once he
is without a job?
Invitation Is Out, But Will Figueres Come To The Chinchilla Crowning?
José María Figueres Olsen, the former
president of Costa Rica, now living in
Switzerland, is on the invited list at
Chinchilla's crowning.
Designated MOPT
Minister Assumes Post Today
Francisco Jiménez, the designated ministro
de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT) by
president-elect Chinchilla, who replaced
Marco Vargas, will take over the post today
and not May 8.
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