The paradox of the Internet is that it increases one’s appreciation for holding and reading a well-written book printed on fine paper. Such is the case with “Extinct Humans,” by Ian Tattersall and Jeffrey Schwartz. The soft cover does not detract from the pleasure of touching the glossy paper and gazing on the astounding illustrations [...]
Mitsubishi Motors will launch their first electric car in Costa Rica in February 2011. Mitsubishi is launching the vehicle in Costa Rica before any other country in the Americas due to the progressive plans Costa Rica has made to become carbon-neutral by the year 2021. The i-MiEV is a 100% electric car with zero CO2 [...]
To listen and watch Carlos Kleiber conduct Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, even on YouTube, is to know in one’s heart that there is an intelligence beyond the mind of man. His performance (a word at once too small and too big for Kleiber) is an expression of not only his joy, but also an ineffable bliss [...]
It is better to reflect on the historical Jesus at Christmas than at Easter. At Easter, his tragic death overshadows his life, not to mention his teachings. To gain an insight into anyone or anything, one first has to clear the brush that grows up around the person or thing and impedes our capacity for [...]
One of the saddest and most misguided trends of late is the stated preference of a growing number of people for animals over humans. I’ve had people write to me and say things such as: “I value animals over humans and given the choice would choose a world of animals over people. In fact I [...]
With the mountain of mandatory paperwork properly authenticated and safely in the hands of our attorney by late June, as outlined in a previous report, my husband Layne and I were able to relax and enjoy the rest of our summer vacation in the States. Or so we thought… No sooner had we gotten settled [...]
Shirtsleeve weather of the previous few days suddenly shifted last night. Rain fell in the valley and snow fell in the foothills, just a few hundred meters above the city. Black filigrees of twigs, and the fractals of branches of a leafless oak grove in the parkland are set against a white and gray sky [...]
The average buying and selling value of the dollar reached its lowest all year on December 15. The average purchase value reached ¢496.65 and sell value was down to ¢506.35. (Prices in Costa Rican currency, “colones.”) The currency value of the major market was down to ¢500 on Wednesday, which was the basis for the [...]
After 133 days of hospitalization, a child of nine years has a new lease on life thanks to the first skin transplant done in Central America and the Caribbean. Specialists of the National Children’s Hospital (Hospital Nacional de Niños) saved the life of this child, who had serious bacterial skin infections. “The boy came to [...]
Delicious Runway Party Urban music by DJ Fram Erra and Znatra & Tony Blaze Special exotic dance show by Karolina Brenes Saturday, December 18, 9pm Club 212 Cover: Men: 4000 Colones Women: 3000 Colones Call for reservations: 2265-1078
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