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The Top Four Reasons for Volunteering
2012-02-10 10:26:00 Volunteering is a great way to spend a year out ? often allowing you to travel to faraway places, at the same time as putting help into the communities that need it most. Whether you decide to volunteer in Guatemala, or even closer to home, it can often be one of the most rewarding experiences ...
Balinese-Style Holiday Home in Costa Rica: Casa Big Sur
2012-01-05 15:08:00 We received some photos and information from landscape architect Ben Morris about an impressive holiday home, which we would like to share forward. Casa Big Sur… is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece nestled in the lush tropical rain-forest, located in Dominical and the Southern Zone of Costa Rica where the lush verdant mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. This 6,500 square foot Balinese-style
Música, Videos y más en la Tienda Apple de Costa Rica (Por fin)
2011-12-15 06:02:00 Primero que nada, contarles que con este post, estoy estrenando la red en mi nueva casa jeje. Mi primera vez viviendo solo en una ciudad distinta y hasta el momento, ¡me encanta la experiencia! Y la segunda noticia es que… Tan tan tan taaaaaannnnn…. Wow, increíble, pero nunca pensé ver el día que finalmente fuera ...
Angelina Jolie e Brad Pitt vão passar o natal na Costa Rica
2011-12-13 01:29:00 Angelina Jolie e Brad Pitt em companhia de refugiados Colombianos durante o natal de 2006 na Costa Rica Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt e os seis filhos do casal vão passar o natal na Costa Rica, segundo o jornal “The Sun”. Ainda de acordo com a publicação, Pitt e Angelina estão pensando até em comprar uma ...
By: Angelina Jolie
Work In Costa Rica
2011-11-25 09:08:00 Costa Rica has been a beacon of stability in central and south America for decades now. It has, as a result, also benefitted from the best welfare system in the entire region, and now the welfare system in turn is also helping to keep the country stay stable. Abject poverty has long been known to ...
Richie Kotzen,Guthrie Govan: Club Oblique Costa RIca 2011
2011-05-24 23:06:00 Guthrie Govan - Club Oblique - Costa RIca 05/21/11 - WAVES Richie Kotzen & Guthrie Govan - Club Oblique - Costa RIca 05/21/11 Richie Kotzen - Club Oblique - 05/21/2011
Sun set in Costa Rica
2011-04-19 07:08:00 Travelling and vacationing have become a lifestyle. Growing human activities has resulted in increase in need to travel and have vacations. This growth has given birth to more travel service that...
By: Light Within
Top 10 International Best Beaches By TripAdvisor
2011-04-15 21:18:00 TripAdvisor members’ best beach destinations in the world – and top-ranked hotels. 1. Providenciales, Turks and Caicos – The Tuscany 2. Boracay, Philippines- Dave’s Straw Hat Inn 3. Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba – Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort 4. Negril, Jamaica – Westender Inn 5. Tulum, Mexico – Posada Luna del Sur 6. Myrtle Beach, S.C. ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!Top 10 International Best Beaches By TripAdvisor
By: Travel Lady Blog
Trombones de Costa Rica
2011-04-08 20:54:00 TROMBONES DE COSTA RICA, winners of the Costa Rican National Award of Music in 1997 and the City of Passau ´s Special Price in Germany in 1999, is one of the most innovative and virtuosistic brass ensembles of the American Continent. Since its foundation in 1991, TCR has distinguished itself for its clear projection to varied audiences through recitals and educational programs. The variety of this group?s repertoire is evident in their recordings entitled Contrastes, Imágenes, Trombonismos and Latinoamérica which present a mix of standard classical and Costa Rican music. In addition, the ensemble has commissioned works from composers worldwide. ¨I can assure that the Costa Rican Trombone Quartet is one of the most interesting brass ensembles I have heard in years¨ said the famed saxophone virtuoso Paquito D´Rivera after witnessing a recording session of the ensemble. TCR has traveled extensively throughout the American continent the Caribbean and Europe. In addition to ensemble re...
Gay Travel to Costa Rica
2010-09-29 18:03:00 So, how do Costa Ricans view gay people? Can I kiss in public? Are there any nude gay beaches? Gay friendly hotels? Get your answers HERE! Costa Rica decriminalized homosexuality between consenting adults in the 1970s. Since then, a series of legal rulings, on a judicial as well as administrative level, have turned things around for Costa Rican lesbians and gay men. The Costa Rica constitution makes the Catholic Church the official state religion (church and state is not separated in Costa Rica), and about 80% or more of the country is Catholic. So, you can imagine where the gay lifestyle sits in their eyes. Gay Costa Rica citizens are still fighting their straight counterparts so they can have the same benefits that heterosexual couples receive such as inheritance rights, pensions, and tax rights to name a few. Besides the Catholics in Costa Rica, the gay community here is battling against the Evangelicals in Costa Rica, who came out 20,000 strong from all over Costa Rica...
Spencer Pratt Jailed in Costa Rica
2010-09-13 09:38:00 Spencer Pratt is reportedly in a Costa Rican Jail. He landed himself in the clinker after Costa Rican officials allegedly found his hunting guns as he was at the airport. Although TMZ has not been able to confirm, the gossip outlet reports that he was charged with felony possession of a firearm. Pratt also had a very statement:"As part of my spiritual cleansing I've spent the last week living alone in the jungle, reflecting on my past transgressions, and working to become a better person. I had to live off the land, and hunt to survive. As I departed the country this morning to continue my spiritual journey, I mistakenly brought my hunting weapons to the airport. It was an honest...
Advent of Bedlam - Behold The Chaos
2010-08-06 01:46:00 Pais: Costa RicaGenero: Melodic Death MetalAño: 2010Temas:Ifrit Awakens 0:43 Enlightenment of the Forsaken 7:37The Stench Of Your Faith 4:51 Awaiting for Chaos 5:17 Chronicles of a Bedlamite 4:42 The Darkest Alliance 5:50 Harp Of Ruin 5:21 Dogmatic Apprehensions 6:17 Vessels of Sin 4:55 The Alabaster Corpse Consequences 7:46
By: Descarga Metal
When overseas retirement looms, retreat to Central America
2010-06-20 03:13:00 With close to 100 million Baby Boomers hitting retirement age in the next ten years, locations to live out the golden years have become a hot topic, and Central American countries are getting their fair share of attention. But what makes these relatively unknown and moderately misunderstood destinations a good choice for senior living? ... Related posts:Panama listed in Forbes top 10 retirement havensThe real estate market in Central America: In graphicsThe 7 most expensive regions to own an ocean view condo in Central America
When overseas retirement looms, retreat to Central America
2010-06-20 03:13:00 With close to 100 million Baby Boomers hitting retirement age in the next ten years, locations to live out the golden years have become a hot topic, and Central American countries are getting their fair share of attention. But what makes these relatively unknown and moderately misunderstood destinations a good choice for senior living? ... Related posts:Panama listed in Forbes top 10 retirement havensThe real estate market in Central America: In graphicsThe 7 most expensive regions to own an ocean view condo in Central America
Unique Opportunity: House for Sale in San Ramon, Costa Rica
2010-06-17 17:45:00 Moving to a foreign country can be a daunting experience. Rather than an exercise solely in price and value, there are many other issues to creating a successful and happy life ... after the purchase. We have a house for sale in La Paz, outside San Ramon that is all set up for a new owner to enjoy Costa Rica and move smoothly into life in another country and culture with no hassles. We are offering OUR very special, San Ramon home for sale.After 8 years in San Ramon, Costa Rica ... we are integrated into the local scene as few foreigners are. While many ex-pats flocked to the beach, we found that living in the mountain town of San Ramon a far better alternative. It has milder weather, real Costa Rican culture, a hospital and university and is just 45 minutes from the international airport and an hour from the Pacific Ocean.We bought this home, Quinta Mama, from an 80-year-old Tica who connected with Janet over the gardens and peaceful porch sitting. In the past two years, the house ...
How to find your perfect master planned community in Central America
2010-02-10 20:01:00 OK so you’ve found a beautiful condo with a great view of a surf break. Or a luxury mansion where you can impress your friends with your lavish international lifestyle. But can you really love your home if you don’t like your community, the surroundings or your neighborhood? We don’t think so. So we encourage ... Related posts:What’s the cheapest real estate you can find in a master planned community in Central America?The real estate market in Central America: In graphicsAre real estate prices stickier in Central America?
After the storm: Pessimists vs. Optimists
2010-02-01 13:52:00 The global financial crisis and its impact on international real estate is still discussion topic #1 among investment analysts, real estate agents and developers in Central America. Everyone agrees that 2009 was a difficult year. The tricky part is that the arguments being presented paint quite different scenarios for the future. On the one hand, ... Related posts:When overseas retirement looms, retreat to Central America
Riteve: Costa Rica Car Inspection 2010
2009-12-24 23:37:00 One of my least favorite things to do in Costa Rica is have our annual car inspection. Costa Rica subcontracts a Spanish company to do car inspections and the process is frustrating and complicated. Having a 25-year-old car with 200,000 plus miles certainly doesn’t help the situation.Other Central American countries don’t have a daunting system like this and in New York State the inspections are done by mechanics who fix whatever problems they find so the process is seamless. Here, you pay ~$20 and if you don’t pass, you must go elsewhere to rectify the failures and then return to start the process again.Our experience started out hectic. To prepare for inspection, our mechanic Wilbur in San Ramon had to adjust our carburetor to improve our emissions which made the car barely drive, a maximum of 10-15 mph uphill with lots of backfiring. Driving to Riteve was a challenge. Despite our repairs, we went through the Riteve obstacle course and failed. After explaining our predicame...
What?s the cheapest real estate you can find in a master planned community
2009-12-20 16:45:00 2009 has been a tough year for real estate sellers in Central America. Sales volumes are down, buyers are more risk adverse and financing is tight. The one bright spot is a growing group of ‘lifestyle buyers’ looking for cheap properties and a low cost of living. Many see Central America as ... Related posts:How to find your perfect master planned community in Central AmericaThe real estate market in Central America: In graphicsThe 7 most expensive regions to own an ocean view condo in Central America
Former Costa Rica President Carazo Odio dies at 82
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2009-12-10 00:29:00 AP - Former Costa Rican President Rodrigo Carazo Odio has died of complications from open-heart surgery.
Do They Have Garage Sales in Costa Rica?
2009-12-06 16:05:00 I was wasting time on the internet last night and started looking up different Craigslist countries to see what kinds of stuff they're trading in the garage sales. Small world when it comes to worldly possessions.Here's one from Jason in Costa Rica. He needs to sell stuff before returning to the U.S. Hand made Full size bed with mattress: $300.00 Hand made night stands with 1 drawer in each, dark wood: $100.00 for the pair 3 cushion couch, cocoa brown faux leather, with matching chair, Heavy and well made: $500.00 set Telstar 32" refrigerator, white, very clean, ex. cond.: $100.00 Pair of stately decorative lions with ball 16" x 12": $100.00 for the pair Hightop table with 4 matching swivel...
More Cheap Airfares To Costa Rica
2009-11-19 20:46:00 In my lifestyle, airfare between the USA and Costa Rica is a recurring expense. I try to monitor and keep on top of the rapidly changing pricing that is hard to predict.I just bought a ticket for $186 RT between NYC and San Jose/Alajuela (SJO). In almost a decade of doing this trip, this is the cheapest I have seen. I bought our tickets and wanted to alert all of you to the possibilities. I get regular updates from Travelocity which allows me to check numerous individual airline fares at one site. Some people prefer Expedia, Kayak and others. It's gonna be cold, dark and snowing soon and having a $186 RT ticket is a great security blanket.Here is the Travelocity link:(www.travelocity.com)
US 2-Costa Rica 2: Down to the wire in DC
2009-10-15 05:19:00 The U.S.'s final World Cup qualifying match came down to the bitter end. But that end was sweet for the Americans -- who used Jonathan Bornstein's headed goal in the last minute of stoppage time to pull out a 2-2 draw with Costa Rica at RFK Stadium Wednesday night. Costa Rica, who fell out of the automatic qualification zone with the draw, took the upper hand in the first half -- with forward Bryan Ruiz scoring two goals in a four minute span to give the Ticos a sizable lead....
Micro-Giving in Costa Rica
2009-10-14 19:47:00 While it's nice to donate to charitable organizations, it's always seemed impersonal and hard to see specifically how I was helping. Also, many organizations use up a lot of their funds on administrative expenses, real estate, staff etc. There are many wonderful organizations who do great work, but I'm enjoying being able to help people directly in La Paz and San Ramon.Janet and I bought 2 used Apple laptop computers before our last trip to La Paz. Our plan was to donate one to the La Paz school to supplement the one old desktop computer that serves the whole school. The other was a gift to our neighbors, the Arias family who have never owned a computer or been on the internet.Our neighbors love living in their pristine country setting. They have welcomed us as a filtered source of the bigger world outside. They don't travel, but we bring some exotica into their lives. Yet, they know that learning the internet and English are 2 things that will increase the options in the world ...
10 questions you must ask the real estate developer before you buy
2009-09-16 19:58:00 Master-planned communities in Central America come in all shapes and sizes - from small condo buildings to developments covering thousands of acres offering resort style amenities. Many offer pre-construction sales where you buy before you see the finished product. Great gains can be made as properties are offered at a discount. But you have ...
Interview ? An American Expat In Costa Rica
2009-09-10 15:33:00 Astrid, Casey (middle) and me in Medellin I met Casey during my last week in Colombia. More than a decade earlier, he had left the United States to start his own business in Central America, which surprised me considering how he seemed about my age! In the interview below, he talks about his move to Costa ...Your Free Subscriber Download Download "Dare Me!" now. Enjoy 17 off-the-wall adventures from a RTW trip. Related posts:The Costa Rica ConnectionLounging in Cahuita, Costa RicaWhitewater Rafting in Costa Rica
By: GoBackpacking
CONCACAF Update -- Blanco scores in Mexican Win, Costa Rica Falls
2009-09-10 04:55:00 The U.S.'s 1-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago was hardly the only news coming out of CONCACAF tonight, as two other (and equally important) World Cup Qualifiers took place. Mexico-Honduras was the high-profile match of the evening and Mexico took the honors, defeating the Hondurans 1-0 at Estadio Azteca. Fire midfielder Cuauhtemoc Blanco played the full 90 minutes and scored the games only goal, coolly netting a second half penalty kick for 'El Tri.' Mexico moves into second place in qualifying with the win, only a point behind first place U.S.The other match of the night took place in San Salvador, with 4th place Costa Rica taking on fifth place El Salvador. The hosts got the best of the 'Ticos,'...
El Salvador Vs Costa Rica Live & Highlights
2009-09-07 11:58:00 El Salvador Vs Costa Rica Live & Highlights El Salvador plays Costa Rica in FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifying live soccer match with highlights. Watch El Salvador – Costa Rica live, highlights, free online at Goalcentre. El Salvador vs Costa Rica live :- Date : September 09, 2009 Kick Off Time : 03.00 UK Time Venue : El Salvador Sopcast - Media ...
Costa Rica Vs Mexico Live & Highlights
2009-09-05 22:52:00 Costa Rica Vs Mexico Live & Highlights Costa Rica plays Mexico in FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifying live soccer match with highlights. Watch Costa Rica – Mexico live, highlights, free online at Goalcentre. Costa Rica vs Mexico live :- Date : September 05, 2009 Kick Off Time : 03.00 UK Time Venue : Costa Rica Sopcast - Media Player - Watch Costa Rica ...
Mexico defeats Costa Rica in a thriller: Advances to Gold Cup Finals
2009-07-24 06:37:00 Note: I originally had no plans to write about this match. Then it decided to go ahead and get insane on me. Read below for my recap of the game and get excited for Sunday.The CONCACAF Gold Cup: where crazy happens. Now that's not the official slogan of the biennial tournament that features the best teams of North/Central American and the Caribbean, but after Thursday night's wild semifinal between regional powerhouses Mexico and Costa Rica at Soldier Field, tournament organizers may want to switch to a new marketing plan. In a match that was highlighted by non stop attacking play - and marred by some bad fan behavior - Mexico outlasted Costa Rica 5-3 on penalty kicks to advance to...
Gold Cup Update: USA and Costa Rica advance and Busch called in
2009-07-20 19:44:00 The Fire will just have to wait a little bit longer for Logan Pause and Gonzalo Segares. This past weekend saw both Pause and the U.S. team and Gonzalo and the Costa Rican squad win their quarterfinal matches and advance to the Gold Cup semifinals, which will be played on Thursday night at Soldier Field....
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Spirit Airlines to open reservation centers in Costa Rica
2009-06-15 19:09:00 SPIRIT AIRLINES TO OPEN RESERVATION CENTERS, June 5, 2009 Spirit Airlines ...
Rancho Pacifico Estates, Costa Rica
2009-05-13 20:19:00 Rancho Pacifico Estates is located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, in the Province of Puntarenas . This private gated community of only 20 buildable estate home sites ranging sizes from of 2-4 acres each. Rancho Pacifico Estates is an exclusive community situated on sixty lush acres in the rolling hills of Las Colinas, in the town of Chomes . Rancho Pacifico is located in a country like setting, but is only a ten minute drive from the secluded white sand beach of Playa Blanca.
16 insider tips to investing in real estate in Central America
2009-04-28 00:05:00 1. Understand the link between tourism and real estate There is a strong relationship between leisure markets and the market for vacation and retirement homes. Across Central America, the areas that attract most tourism numbers also generate the highest levels of real estate activity. Add data on tourism rates into your research and ...
World Economic Crisis and San Ramon, Costa Rica
2009-04-07 01:39:00 It is shocking how the world economy has changed from a year ago. Many people who felt flush with the equity in their houses, value of their stocks and secure jobs are now feeling much poorer as they look ahead. Living in the United States and other developed countries is expensive. It is a time when many are considering other options.I feel lucky to have found San Ramon. San Ramon feels easier for me as the cost of living is relatively low, life is slower and people just seem to smile more. My property taxes are about $25 a year, electric bill $7 a month and the cost of purchasing my home very affordable. Food is local, fresh and alive with amazing fruits, vegetables and more. Going to restaurants and bars is a regular event and keeps me connected with friends and neighbors.The financial crisis has opened people to new possibilities for the future. There are many places to explore. I've learned a lot in San Ramon about what is important. Living a happy, healthy life doesn't requi...
The real estate market in Central America: In graphics
2009-03-29 00:06:00 Whether you?re in the market for real estate in Central America, or you are selling, market data matters more than ever. Without data how can you determine fair value, track where the market is heading or feel confident that you are making the right investment decision? Trouble is, in Central America market data and comps ...
5 real estate bloggers in Central America you should follow
2009-03-07 03:10:00 If you are looking for news and views from the front line of real estate in Central America, here are 5 real estate bloggers you should follow. 1. Panama Investor Blog, written by Sam Taliaferro, is packed full of insight into the real estate market in Panama. Sam has a long experience in real estate development ...
The 7 most expensive regions to own an ocean view condo in Central America
2009-03-05 20:41:00 Costa Rica tops our list coming in first and second. In fact, 3 of the 7 regions fall within Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s northern state. The data is based on our database of real estate developments in Costa Rica, Panama, Belize and Nicaragua. Nicaragua, being a cheaper destination than the other countries, did not make the ...
Costa Rica 6.2 Earthquake ... January 8, 2009
2009-01-20 19:52:00 Last Thursday Costa Rica had a major earthquake. The current information is 23 are dead, 11 are missing and 2,300 people have been left homeless. The epicenter was near Poas Volcano just a few hours from my home in San Ramon. President Arias declared some areas uninhabitable in the future. There were photos of people walking away with just a garbage bag filled with a few possessions with all else lost. The planet seems to be reacting strongly with extreme weather all over the world and natural disasters on a regular basis.Fortunately, there was no damage or impact to the people, property and landscape of San Ramon and La Paz. Janet and I were out for a walk during the earthquake/terremoto and didn’t feel a thing. Others in our community felt the tremors, but fortunately little else. We were with our friend and neighbor Falo, showing us a property he wanted us to help him sell. A joyful afternoon of discovery followed while less than 50 miles away chaos ruled. One thing I learn ove...
Sismo en Costa Rica: Lo Que Dice la Geología
2009-01-19 15:00:00 Ver mapa más grandeHa pasado ya una semana y media desde el sismo, y hay mucho por comentar. Las instituciones científicas han elaborado sus reportes respectivos (todos en formato .pdf):OVSICORIInforme prensa (archivo)Informe preliminar de campo (archivo)Informe: Sobrevuelo a Cinchona (archivo)RSNInforme preliminar (archivo)Sismos precursores y réplicas (archivo)Sismos de magnitud mayor de 4.0 (archivo)Conferencia de prensa 15-01-09 (archivo)Inundación potencial por flujos de lodo (archivo)LISAceleraciones del sismo (archivo)Luego de leerlos, creo que quedan algunas cosas por aclarar, dado que hay ciertas diferencias en las informaciones. Comencemos por el principio, a qué nos referimos cuando hablamos de una "falla geológica" o más simplemente de una "falla". Para esto citaré un concepto mencionado por la RSN: Cuando ocurre un evento sísmico grande como el de Cinchona, se debe a la ocurrencia de una ruptura en la corteza de dimensiones importantes a lo largo de una falla. Esa ruptu...
Sismo en Costa Rica: Lo Que Dice la Geología
2009-01-19 15:00:00 Ver mapa más grandeHa pasado ya una semana y media desde el sismo, y hay mucho por comentar. Las instituciones científicas han elaborado sus reportes respectivos (todos en formato .pdf):OVSICORIInforme prensa (archivo)Informe preliminar de campo (archivo)Informe: Sobrevuelo a Cinchona (archivo)RSNInforme preliminar (archivo)Sismos precursores y réplicas (archivo)Sismos de magnitud mayor de 4.0 (archivo)Conferencia de prensa 15-01-09 (archivo)Inundación potencial por flujos de lodo (archivo)LISAceleraciones del sismo (archivo)Luego de leerlos, creo que quedan algunas cosas por aclarar, dado que hay ciertas diferencias en las informaciones. Comencemos por el principio, a qué nos referimos cuando hablamos de una "falla geológica" o más simplemente de una "falla". Para esto citaré un concepto mencionado por la RSN: Cuando ocurre un evento sísmico grande como el de Cinchona, se debe a la ocurrencia de una ruptura en la corteza de dimensiones importantes a lo largo de una falla. Esa ruptu...
Trout Farm Restaurants in La Paz, San Ramon Costa Rica
2009-01-09 13:16:00 Rincon Poeta in San Ramon was my local hangout while I lived in the barrio these past 8 years. Many thanks to the owner Alonso, Sergio, Jason, Gigi, etc. for great service and to Carla and the chicas in the kitchen for great food. Out in La Paz (20 minutes into the country outside San Ramon), the 3 trout farm restaurants are becoming my new regular spots. A cool Costa Rica tradition is trout farms that double as bars and restaurants. Fresh fish is one thing, but eating a fish that was alive just minutes before eating it is another realm.Mi Tata is the closest to Bajo La Paz center. Located down a dirt road, it has a down home local feeling with it’s open air wooden structure overlooking two trout ponds. When we entered, Johnny Cash was playing followed by “Born to be Wild†and other popular American music…. Kind of surreal. The owner and waitress, who we met on earlier visits, warmly greeted us. Janet and I started our meal with a few shots of Guaro (Costa Rican sugar cane l...
Sismo en Costa Rica
2009-01-08 23:25:00 El jueves 08 de enero de 2009, a las 19:21 GMT (13:21 hora local) ocurrió un fuerte sismo en los alrededores del volcán Poás, en la provincia de Alajuela, en Costa Rica. Los servicios sismológicos lo han registrado con magnitudes en la escala de Richter de:6.1 USGS (EE.UU.) Reporte6.2 OVSICORI (Costa Rica) Reporte5.5 INETER (Nicaragua) ReportePueden seguir las réplicas en la página del INETER, dado que la página del USGS no ha detectado ninguna hasta el momento, quizás por la baja magnitud. El OVSICORI reporta que ya han ocurrido más de 2000 réplicas desde el evento principal, de entre 3.0 y 4.5 grados. Basta con observar sus sismogramas para notar la magnitud del sismo (líneas rojas en la parte superior) y el gran número de réplicas.A partir de la información del USGS en Google Earth he tomado la siguiente captura de pantalla, 3 horas después del sismo:Pueden descargar el mapa para verlo en Google Earth. Los colores del mapa representan las intensidades sísmicas (escala de Mercall...
Sismo en Costa Rica
2009-01-08 23:25:00 El jueves 08 de enero de 2009, a las 19:21 GMT (13:21 hora local) ocurrió un fuerte sismo en los alrededores del volcán Poás, en la provincia de Alajuela, en Costa Rica. Los servicios sismológicos lo han registrado con magnitudes en la escala de Richter de:6.1 USGS (EE.UU.) Reporte6.2 OVSICORI (Costa Rica) Reporte5.5 INETER (Nicaragua) ReportePueden seguir las réplicas en la página del INETER, dado que la página del USGS no ha detectado ninguna hasta el momento, quizás por la baja magnitud. El OVSICORI reporta que ya han ocurrido más de 2000 réplicas desde el evento principal, de entre 3.0 y 4.5 grados. Basta con observar sus sismogramas para notar la magnitud del sismo (líneas rojas en la parte superior) y el gran número de réplicas.A partir de la información del USGS en Google Earth he tomado la siguiente captura de pantalla, 3 horas después del sismo:Pueden descargar el mapa para verlo en Google Earth. Los colores del mapa representan las intensidades sísmicas (escala de Mercall...
The New Economy and San Ramon, Costa Rica
2008-11-08 18:24:00 A new era is beginning. This weeks' United States Presidential election reflected the reality of our challenges, followed by outrage after 8 years of wasted opportunity and finally hope. The folly of living on credit has been exposed. Billions of dollars of personal wealth throughout the world has vaporized over the last few months. Falling real estate values, stocks, retirement accounts, job loss etc. have caused many people to have less. The houses and property I have bought in San Ramon, Costa Rica have been the best investments I have ever made. The lifestyle they reflect seemed modest compared to the over-the-top lifestyle sought out by many. They now seem smart, healthy and secure. It's hard going against the grain, but at times you must follow your intuition and take the road less traveled.As we get ready to move into our new house in La Paz, I more fully appreciate my life which is not based on materialism gone wild. I'm thrilled to have no mortgage, $20 a year in taxes a...
Container Homes in Costa Rica
2008-09-24 22:38:00 With the mortgage crisis in the USA, the collapse of Bear Stearns and Lehman Brothers, and a runaway consumer culture…. It is time once again to appreciate that “small is beautiful,†simplicity is a virtue, and living within or below one’s means helps keep life peaceful.Costa Ricans tend to live in much smaller spaces with many generations together. You don't see baby sitters for kids or senior living for old folks, mostly just families sticking together and taking care of each other. Being alone for long periods of time or living alone is not the ideal.Last month, The New York Times published an article about small homes gaining popularity in the USA. ("The Next Little Thing")The age of the McMansion requires a lot of $$$$ for heat or air conditioning, maintenance, taxes, mortgage etc. They interviewed some people who had achieved this American Dream and now have simpler aspirations. One of the consequences of having a large home is the isolation in a family as people spen...
Costa Rica Independence Day - September 15
2008-09-16 02:02:00 Today is Costa Rica Independence Day, a festive colorful celebration. San Ramon is rocking with parades, costumes, music and general festivities. On this day in 1821 Costa Rica declared it’s independence from Spain. It is a treat to live in a country that has used it’s independence to create a vibrant democracy with no military, national health care, and education for all. It is neither dominated by a super power nor dominating events in other parts of the world. Pura Vida!The annual celebration began on Sunday night with a children’s parade. The kids dress up in adorable traditional dress and carry homemade candle lanterns throughout the town. This replicates the scene in 1821 of people walking with lanterns from the Central American capitol in Guatemala to spread the word to Costa Rica and beyond of the declared independence from Spain.On Monday, there is a larger parade presented by the students to amplify the celebration. The whole town is in the streets which is a beautif... |
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