We live at a time of tremendous transition, when the old order has collapsed, but the illusion that the good old days will return has not died. We live at a time when compassionate responses for the less fortunate amongst us, nationally and globally, have never been so needed, and yet so lacking at all [...]
It is all very complicated, with many pros and cons as to when regulation is a good thing and when it is not. Perhaps freedom from onerous regulations means an increased level of personal responsibility.
At the only sandy ‘beach’ in Lower Park, a big group of parents and children frolic in the water. It’s a lazy summer afternoon and the temperature is over 100 degrees. At One-Mile, where the creek has been dammed for decades to create a huge public swimming pool some 200 meters long and 50 meters [...]
By Mary Jones, TheCostaRicaNews.com Wind is a result from the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun and the fact temperatures are always attempting to reach an equilibrium (heat is always moving to a cooler area). With the rising expense of energy and the damage to the environment from non-renewable fuels, it is starting [...]
Costa Rica’s offshore investment has increased steadily over the past 15 years. The largest areas of growth is still real estate, but new growth sectors in Biofuels and Medical Travel has seen a sharp rise in the past 5 years. Costa Rica is a country that is reputed to be the safest and most business friendly [...]
ARIES March 21 – April 20 Your focus this week is on career goals and how best to achieve them. Your determination to get to the top may make you seem harsh and even ruthless. You are going to encounter resistance from a co-worker or superior who may feel threatened by your drive and [...]
The word ‘faith’ has two distinct, and very different meanings. On one hand, it refers to a belief system, as in, ‘I have faith in the Christian Bible.’ On the other hand, faith means something closer to trust—trust in something greater than the mind of man, trust in humanity, in people, even in oneself. Faith [...]
Marcia Banes, TheCostaRicaNews.com Nosara- Despite the fact she was about to lose her leg, the small black dog looked at peace as she lay on the table. As one of many bystanders, I stand waiting to see what will happen next. Just then, I hear a man’s voice come from behind me say, “That’s my [...]
In human subjects flavanol-rich chocolate improved cardiovascular risk factors including cholesterol, blood pressure, insulin sensitivity and endothelial function.
It’s true that Costa Rica currently has a high demand for ESL teachers. However, before you book your one-way ticket, there are some things you should consider.
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