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Costa Rica Exchange Hits Bottom
San Jose [TCRN} - The decline in the dollar buying by the public sector bank in the wholesale market (Monex) has been responsible for the fall in the value of the currency.The influence of this sector is evident if...
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New Costa Rica Traffic Laws Approved
Last night legislators approved the new Costa Rica traffic law with fines of nearly half of the amounts that have been in effect.Higher penalty of ¢ 280,000 will be applied to those who drive over 120 miles per hour,...
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Raul Castro Issues Dire Warnings at the Rio+20 summit
Rio +20 - The president of Cuba, Raul Castro, spoke to the destruction of nuclear stockpiles and promoting the disarmament of nations, during his speech at the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio +20, Brazil.Castro also noted that the...
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RECOPE Struggling with Financial Loss and New China Refinery
The Department of Economics and Finance recognizes RECOPE’s financial struggle is still going forward with $ 650 million for the construction of a new refinery in partnership with a Chinese company.As of April this year RECOPE accumulated loss are...
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Six Month Countdown to Winter Solstice – 2012 Mayan Doomsday?
Whether you believe in the 2012 Winter Solstice Mayan Doomsday prophecy or not, the mysteries surrounding the Mayan calendar are real and fascinating.The Mayan calendar is based upon a unique system which had been in use throughout the Central...
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2012 Summer Solstice Date and Time for San Jose Costa Rica
2012 Summer Solstice Date and Time for San Jose Costa RicaSummer Solstice Time = 17:08:08Sunrise = 05:20:31Sunset = 17:55:27Day Duration = 12 Hours 34 Mins 56 SecsPrevious Day Duration = 12 Hours 34 Mins 56 SecsNext Day Duration =...
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The Human Brain and Cosmic Mind
A group of young fellows are swimming in the creek at my usual sitting spot
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Cost of Living in Costa Rica and Safety Attract Baby Boomers
Long recognized as a best in the tropics retirement location, Costa Rica is expecting to attract many more retirees over the next decade.When you ask visitors and expats, what do you love about Costa Rica? More often than not...
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Costa Rica Surfing Favorite Wins 3rd Straight
Costa Rican surfer Jair Perez Jaco Beach local, won his third consecutive surfing content this past weekend in Esterillos.Jair, first place win puts him in contention for a National Title Champion.The last round of the national circuit, will be...
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Alajuela and Heredia some of the best in Costa Rica Real Estate
Heredia and Alajuela are attracting investors, while Costa Rica real estate in general is in a bear market state, there are certain areas that are booming.Alajuela Costa Rica is one such area, this area along with Heredia are confirmed...
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Comunales Nicoya Celebrates Inspiring Women in the Second Edition of “Blue Ideas”
In commemoration of Mother's Day, the Nicoya Azul Canton brand of the Municipality of Nicoya held the second edition...