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It’s Mustache Season! Ticos Unite for Prostate Cancer Awareness in ‘Movember’
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – If October is the month of the rose as a symbol against breast cancer, in November it’s growing a mustache and calling it "Movember" to raise awareness about prostate cancer.This change at the eleventh...
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Love the Tropics? How to Stay Safe While Playing in Humid and Sunny Locations
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Swimming up to a pool bar or hiking amongst huge rainforest trees and foliage sounds like an exotic way to spend a vacation or your retirement, but the fun must be balanced with...
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Save a Life! There are Only Six Organ Donors per Million People in Costa Rica
Earlier this year Costa Rica made headlines nationally and internationally due to unethical organ trafficking, but another important aspect is that the donation rate is very low, only six per million people.According to Dr. Clive Montalbert, transplant surgeon, in...
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Deepak Chopra Brings His Insight to Costa Rica
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – The doctor, Indian writer and speaker, Deepak Chopra, who is noted for his studies on spirituality and the power of the mind will be coming to Costa Rica.Chopra, who is one of the five most...
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University Job Fair Offers Over 600 Positions for Tech Savvy Applicants
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – On November 7th, the Latin American University of Science and Technology (ULACIT) will host Job Fair, which will be offering 600 job options.The event will be held from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm...
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Johns Hopkins Teams Up With Cardiovascular Surgeons at Costa Rica’s Children’s Hospital
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – A very positive visit from a group of Johns Hopkins Hospital specialists on Monday highlighted the work of Costa Rica’s National Children's Hospital, which is seeking to improve their cardiovascular program.This group was...
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Race for Breast Cancer Awareness This Sunday in Paseo Colón
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – In order to raise awareness for the prevention of breast cancer, this Sunday there will be a race called "I Decided to Act," organized by the Avon World Crusade in Paseo Colón at...
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All Next Week Various Parts of San Jose Will Host the International Poetry Festival
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – This Saturday, October 25 the thirteenth edition of the International Poetry Festival 2014 (FIPCR14) begins which will take place in different locations throughout the San Jose area such as Heredia, Monteverde, Bethlehem, Perez...
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Cirque du Soleil Returns to Costa Rica with the Dramatic New Performance ‘Corteo’
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Corteo, a show that recreates a cortege in the unique styling of Cirque du Soleil, will come to Costa Rica in January.The show, which blends the best of music with acrobatics, dance and...
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Four Steps to Living Your Life Like a Full-time Vacation
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - What is it that makes vacation so appealing? Swarthy foreigners with exotic fruity drinks? Pristine sparkling beaches? New cultures and ancient architecture?All of those things are lovely, but there’s a more universal force...
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Costa Rica Protects the Native Viper Snake so Central America Does Not Run Out of Antidotes
The Ox-breed Viper, one of the world's largest vipers, is endangered due to habitat loss, illegal harvesting for collecting,...