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An Exploration of Faith
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...
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Teaching English in Costa Rica – Advice from an ESL Professional
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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Thor review: Blissfully entertaining and memorable
Interestingly enough, with all of its fun and seeming silliness, the film also works as a fascinating study of gender dynamics and homoerotic identification.
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A Vision For the Village
As I passed, they sounded like they were speaking Russian. But the three middle-aged men in the café gave me a funny look (funny, as in annoyed) when I asked what part of Russia were they from. “We’re Bosnians,”...
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Casa Peru: Bringing Authentic Peruvian Flavors to Costa Rica
Review of Casa Peru: A new Peruvian restaurant in Pozos, Costa Rica.
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A Briefer History of Time, and God
One of the hottest topics in pure science is the question of what came before the Big Bang. Philosophically, the question is nonsensical, because the Big Bang gave rise to time and space. But of course that’s only intrigued...
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Matters of Life and Death
A slender hawk--a kite--its fanned tail feathers translucent in the slanting rays of the late day sun, hovers over a sycamore downstream before alighting on a branch.Temperatures are still well below normal in California’s Great Central Valley. Though it’s...
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United Biofuels of America: “We are developing the next big Costa Rican export”
UBA has developed a program to sell renewable energy farms to potential green tech investors, the first of its kind in the world. The President of UBA explains why he thinks this is the next big export for Costa Rica in an exclusive interview.
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What would Costa Rica be like if the Spaniards had not conquered?
An interesting look back in time, into a different possible Costa Rica.
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Suicide Isn’t Painless
Having essentially lost my 20’s to depression, and felt the pull of suicide many times during those dark years, I understand how someone can get to the point of ending his or her own life. But in the vast...
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11 Foods with Vitamin B12 to Boost Energy and Brain Health
You can't have a well-balanced diet without incorporating vitamin B12 into your meals. This water-soluble vitamin, explains Samantha Dieras,...