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Beyond Misanthropy
One of the saddest and most misguided trends of late is the stated preference of a growing number of people for animals over humans.I’ve had people write to me and say things such as: “I value animals over humans...
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Costa Rican Immigration Moves In Mysterious Ways
With the mountain of mandatory paperwork properly authenticated and safely in the hands of our attorney by late June, as outlined in a previous report, my husband Layne and I were able to relax and enjoy the rest of...
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Illumination and Revolution
Shirtsleeve weather of the previous few days suddenly shifted last night. Rain fell in the valley and snow fell in the foothills, just a few hundred meters above the city.Black filigrees of twigs, and the fractals of branches of...
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From Humans to Human Beings
The land has gone months without a good rain, and the rich, sweet smell of soil and vegetation fills the air. It didn't pour last night, but it rained steadily for some hours, and was still raining at dawn.Three...
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Two cell phone companies bid to become ICE’s competition today
Although the plan is to grant cell phone frequencies to three private firms, only two companies - America Movil and Telefónica - presented their bids for participation in the auction today.The technical bids submitted this morning by Claro (of...
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Festival of Lights brings over a million people into San Jose
Beginning at around 3 in the afternoon on Saturday, December 11th, flocks of family and friends crowded into the streets of San Jose for the city’s annual Festival de La Luz, or Festival of Lights! Every year the event...
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Life and Death
Featured Columnist - Meditations
Martin LeFevreDeep fall. Fragrant, fresh with death carpeting the ground, filling the air.A doll strapped to her chest, the little girl ducks behind a tree and giggles with glee as her older brother does the same....
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Costa Rica Ranked in Top 10 Best Ethical Destinations
The organization Ethical Traveler released an annual report this week in which Costa Rica was named one of the 10 best ethical destinations in the developing world.Issues such as environmental protection, social welfare, and human rights were taken into account...
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Referendum On Humanity: The Sudan
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Martin LeFevreWhat would you do if you knew something bad was going to happen, but something far worse could be prevented if you acted now? That is precisely the case with the referendum on January 9th...
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Mayoral Election Results in Costa Rica
TCRN Contributor: Jodie UpchurchThe National Liberation Party (PLN) won 58 of 80 votes in the elections yesterday, which represented 72% of the cantons in Costa Rica. This is reflected in data released by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) at...
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Special New Year’s Eve Hours at the U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica
The U.S. Embassy in Costa Rica has announced the days on which its facilities will be closed due to...