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Pirate taxi drivers protest turned violent
by TCRN StaffHundreds of pirate taxi drives turned San Jose and surrounding areas in chaos yesterday by blocking streets, slowing down traffic and precipitating violence that prevailed during the early morning hours.The drivers, untied in the National House of...
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Obama salutes Iraqis for voting despite violence
(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama congratulated Iraqis on Sunday for voting in a parliamentary election despite bomb and rocket attacks that killed at least 38 people."I have great respect for the millions of Iraqis who refused to be...
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Killer Whales and Killer Apes
Contributor – Meditations
Martin LeFerveOrcas (“Killer Whales”) are probably the smartest animals on earth other than humans (“Killer Apes”). A caged and exploited member of their species, “Tilly,” allegedly aggravated by a trainer’s ponytail, snuffed out her life at SeaWorld...
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Costa Rica gets early start for International Women’s Day
by TCRN StaffMore than 1,000 people from across the country met yesterday in La Sabana in San Jose and enjoyed music, dancing and talks to celebrate the exhibition of Women's Rights. The meeting was part of the activities planned...
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Money laundering ring broken up in Costa Rica
by TCRN StaffThe authorities Wednesday broke up a Colombian drug money laundering network which, according to reports from the OIJ, the Drug Control Police (PCD), was composed of Colombians and Costa Ricans, that "laundered millions of dollars" in the...
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Another delay from ICE
by TCRN StaffThe Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) has once again postponed the sale of prepaid cell lines to late March early April.Originally they had announced in February to begin the marketing of 110,000 GSM connections, but it did...
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Chile begins road to recovery
by TCRN StaffWhile rescue effort still continue and thousands have been left homeless, Chile is beginning to recover as aid efforts are being organized and critical services restored.SUPERMARKETSSupermarkets confirmed yesterday that they have sufficient supply to meet the needs...
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Earthquake: Brazil comes to Chile’s aid
by TCRN Staff"All the solidarity of the Brazilian people" is what the country's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva offered Monday to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, during a brief visit to the country that saw a meeting with...
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Despair leads to looting of supermarkets in wake of Chilean quake
by TCRN StaffIn Concepcion desperation has led to hundreds of people looting supermarkets where the vast majority of the population has no potable water, electricity and basic necessities after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake on Saturday. The capital of the...
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Traffic Cops refuse to apply the new penalties
by TCRN StaffAlthough the new traffic fines are soon to be in effect, officials refuse to enforce them for fear of reprisals from the drivers and doubts raised about the implementation of sanctions.That is the most drastic response adopted...
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Common Mistakes When Traveling Without Insurance and How to Be Prepared This Holiday Season
The year-end holidays mark one of the busiest seasons for tourism, as many families and travelers take advantage of...