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Mac’s America Bar – Costa Rica Sportsbar (Great Food and Atmosphere)

TCRN STAFF — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:29:48 +0000

I found my place in Sabana by the park – Mac’s American Sports Bar and Restaurant. Next time you’re looking for a great place to catch a game, make it yours. Mac’s has everything you need in an American Bar and Grill. Friendly bartenders are always looking to make sure that you’re well taken care [...]

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Visit to Costa Rica – Steven Maiorano

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 17:59:17 +0000

My wife and I visited Costa Rica for one month this past February We stayed for almost a week in each location…Arenal, Quepos(2 days), Osa, Uvita, and Tamarindo. We went for the warmth and sunshine. CR did not disappoint us with the weather. The food was good and at times great…although at USA prices. In fact, [...]

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Kelowna, March 2012 – Dawkins & Hawking

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:59:07 +0000

To the Editor Professor Richard Dawkins, biologist and atheist believes in evolution, without a God of course, but he “would abandon it overnight if evidence arose that disproved it.” He dismisses the bible, and all its stories, as man made. No disagreement there. But most people who grow up with the ‘unquestionable truth’ die with [...]

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Classifieds Costa Rica March 1st to March 15th

International Survey Seeks Costa Rica Senior’s‏ Views on the Environment

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:59:32 +0000

An international survey of the attitudes of the over 55s to the environment is being launched by a consortium of older people’s organisations, led by the Stockholm Environment Institute at the University of York (UK) and Simon Fraser University’s Gerontology Research Centre (Canada). The EnviroSurvey55 will provide a snap shot of current attitudes of older [...]

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Ocean Views! $200k lots selling for $50k! Costa Rica Buyers Market!

Wake-up Call for Costa Rica

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:59:05 +0000

Dear Sir/Madam Wake-up Call for Costa Rica By Brian Kennedy When it comes to health indicators in Costa Rica, the record shows both great progress of which the nation can be justly proud, and potential threats to that progress that should be monitored and addressed prudently. The good news is that Costa Rica is achieving [...]

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Middle class housing shortage

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:01:05 +0000

In two previous articles, I addressed the low class housing shortage subject, now I will focus on the middle class. Both are important, for sure, but with different connotations; the first one being about a necessity that has to do with human dignity, because the ones who suffer it live in horrible conditions, specially children; [...]

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Col. Gaddafi killed: What’s next in Libya?

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:50:54 +0000

In only a few months the world’s longest-serving dictator was ousted from absolute power and now even killed by his people supported by a join Arab-NATO military campaign including jets from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Now it is time to look for the right decisions for the future of Libya and to focus [...]

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Alternative Currency: Coming to Stores Near You?

TCRN STAFF — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:59:38 +0000

The New York Times recently reported on the rise of alternative economic networks in Greece (“Battered by Economic Crisis, Greeks Turn to Barter Networks,” October 1). As the shortcomings of the mainstream economy become more apparent globally, we can expect to see more participation in alternative economies. The Times describes how an alternative economic network [...]

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Proud to Live in Costa Rica: A Soldier’s Cry of 21st Century Socialism

TCRN STAFF — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:52:55 +0000

A recent speech made in the República of Honduras, during the International Forum "21st Century Socialism & its influence in Latin America."

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AM Costa Rica biting the hands that feed them

TCRN STAFF — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:00:12 +0000

By Rodgers Bestgen, Atenas. I find it hard to fathom how a high volume readership publication like AM Costa Rica could be so irresponsible reporting on the world terrorism situation and its possible effect on Costa Rica; See “World terrorism Fears Likely to Reverberate here” (http://www.amcostarica.com/100410.htm#31) What are you guys trying to do anyway? Needlessly scare [...]

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Frustrated with bureaucratic incompetence in Costa Rica

TCRN STAFF — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 11:00:55 +0000

We imported a car from Canada in July and dutifully paid all the taxes, got the marchamo and riteve etc. Upon going to get the marchamo renewed for 2011, we are now being advised that they have no record of it being registered!

Man Pleads to Laura Chinchilla to Stop Alleged Violent Predator

TCRN STAFF — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 01:36:37 +0000

Note from TCRN editor: The following video and email were sent to us by a man alleging that his friend was the victim of a violent crime and that the two of them are now fearful for their lives because they spoke out against the assailant. The text and video below contain the details of [...]

School in Costa Rica Says “NO” to FAILING 1st Grader

TCRN STAFF — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:17:53 +0000

Submitted by: Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Rice Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica St. Mary’s School Guachipelín, Escazú- San Jose, C.R., Says “NO” to FAILING 1st Grader who wishes to attend their school! We have just been informed our first grader will be retained in first grade. After months of trying to figure out why our [...]

New Costa Rica immigration law – only law abiding mut pay by the rules

Lance Harrell — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:00:14 +0000

by Gringa en CR Just because the rules have changed, doesn’t mean the incompetency of Costa Rica’s immigration system has been fixed. Last week I received a necessary document from CR Migracion that was supposed to accurately detail my personal history of entries and exits to/from Costa Rica. In short, I have entered Costa Rica [...]

New Designated Driver Policy a Sham

Lance Harrell — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:39:52 +0000

by Raphael T. In response to the article published today entitled “Designated Driver Program Kicks off this Weekend” I would just like to say that this is an obvious ploy by the INS to get policy holders to buy more insurance without really providing more service. The stipulation that the service can be used three [...]