Martin LeFevre, TheCostaRicaNews.com A boyhood enthusiasm for America’s early space program, plus a rebellious religious nature that led to so-called mystical experiences, matured into a passion for asking the big questions. Even so, one has to ask the right questions, and persist in asking them, until the universe releases its secrets. The question ‘where did [...]
Miguel Ángel Rodriguez Echeverria has been sentenced to five years in prison as instigator of aggravated corruption in the ICE-Alcatel case, and has been barred from holding a public office for the next twelve years.
Costa Rica produces some of the best quality coffee in the world, which is mostly exported to other countries, so that foreigners can enjoy an excellent brew. However, life as a coffee farmer is above anything, a tough job.
Costa Rica grows some of the best coffee in the world, but exports most of the good stuff to other countries, leaving local supermarkets with the dregs.
Martin LeFevre, TheCostaRicaNews.com The poppies are in full flower on a day that feels like the very pinnacle of spring. It’s sunny and mild in California’s Central Valley, with a border of stupendous clouds along the western horizon. I spot a hawk, a kite, shortly after sitting down under the great bifurcating sycamore on the [...]
Horoscope April 25 – May 1. Taurus focuses on business, Sagittarius discovers a soul mate, and Aquarius needs to control emotions. What’s in store for you this week?
Many of us have been wondering about it as we shop in our local super markets. Now the World Bank has confirmed our suspicion. Food prices have indeed gone up over the past year.
A new study proves that melanoma can be prevented by daily use of sunscreen. What type of sunblocks should you use and are they available in Costa Rica?
Martin LeFevre, TheCostaRicaNews.com Raised as a Catholic when the Mass was in Latin, I was compelled to go to church six days a week (five times before school, once on Sunday, when it was a mortal sin to miss). One Sunday, as a senior, I came downstairs and said I wouldn’t be going to church [...]
Film review of the highly anticipated movie, Water for Elephants, which debuts in theaters April 22.
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