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Costa Rica
News about Costa Rica, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Apr. 13, 2014
Amy Harmon travel article relates her experiences exploring the remote Osa Peninsula on Costa Rica's Pacific coast, including a rain forest hike. MORE
Apr. 8, 2014
Luis Guillermo Solis wins a landslide victory in Costa Rica's presidential election after his opponent Johnny Araya abandons the contest and retreats to the sidelines. MORE
Mar. 6, 2014
Johnny Araya, presidential candidate for Costa Rica's governing party, pulls out of the campaign, effectively conceding election to Luis Guillermo Solis. MORE
Feb. 4, 2014
Presidential elections in El Salvador and Costa Rica will head to a second round after top contenders in both nations fail to get enough votes to win outright, in contests that test the power of incumbent parties. MORE
Feb. 3, 2014
El Salvador and Costa Rica hold presidential elections that are expected to be closely fought contests that focus less on ideology than on voters' unease over unemployment, corruption and crime; left-leaning candidates in both countries are either leading or have surged in late polls. MORE
Sep. 8, 2013
Dave Seminara travel article on visit to Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, one-time undiscovered paradise that is growing as it attracts tourists and big-city dropouts. MORE
Jul. 6, 2013
Conservative Costa Rican lawmakers accidentally approve bill making same-sex unions legal; did not notice that final version of the bill had changed earlier language that defined marriage as a union between a man and a woman. MORE
Sep. 30, 2012
Nosara, a remote village on the northwest Pacific coast of Costa Rica, has become a destination for surfers from around the world. MORE
Sep. 9, 2012
Growing number of restaurateurs and chefs in Costa Rica are applying creativity and skill to homegrown flavors, making the country, long known as an adventurer's paradise, increasingly a destination for food-minded travelers. MORE
Apr. 11, 2012
Costa Rican diplomat Guillermo Cholele, the latest foreign envoy to be abducted in Venezuela, is freed and in good health. MORE
Apr. 10, 2012
Kidnappers have seized Costa Rican diplomat Guillermo Cholele in the latest high-profile abduction in Venezuela. MORE
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Saving the Earth Without Losing a Buck
Eco-conscious buyers, primarily from North America, are playing an increasing role in the Costa Rica market, developers and sales agents say.
December 26, 2014, Friday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Costa Rica , Environment , Sustainable Living
Restored Forests Breathe Life Into Efforts Against Climate Change
Driven by a growing environmental movement and mounting pressure from Western consumers, corporate and government leaders are making a new push to slow the cutting of rain forests.
December 24, 2014, Wednesday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Forests and Forestry , Global Warming , Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Series , Amazon Jungle , South America , Brazil , Costa Rica , Indonesia , Agriculture and Farming
U.S. Women Take Title
Abby Wambach scored four goals as the World Cup-bound United States defeated Costa Rica, 6-0, in Chester, Pa., for the team's fifth Concacaf Women's Championship title.
October 27, 2014, Monday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Soccer , Wambach, Abby , United States , Costa Rica
Transplant Brokers in Israel Lure Desperate Kidney Patients to Costa Rica
Facing the prospect of impossibly long waiting lists for organs, some patients have turned to an underground trade that pairs them with people willing to sell an organ.
August 17, 2014, Sunday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Israel , Mora Palma, Francisco Jose , Dayan, Yaacov , Organ Donation , Transplants , Kidneys , Black Markets , Costa Rica , Jews and Judaism , Dorin, Ophira , Sandler, Avigad , Volfman, Boris
Soccer Coach Leaves Costa Rica
Jorge Luis Pinto, who produced the surprise of the World Cup by coaching Costa Rica to the quarterfinals, is leaving after failing to agree to a new contract.
July 25, 2014, Friday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Costa Rica , Pinto, Jorge Luis , Soccer , World Cup 2014 (Soccer)
A Late Entry Helps the Dutch Avert an Exit
Tim Krul replaced the starting goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen late in extra time and made two crucial saves in a penalty shootout to help the Netherlands advance to the World Cup semifinals.
July 6, 2014, Sunday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: van Persie, Robin , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Netherlands , Costa Rica , Soccer , Robben, Arjen
Costa Rica vs. Netherlands: World Cup 2014 Live Blog
On paper, this is the biggest mismatch of the quarterfinals, with the Netherlands a comfortable favorite to stop Costa Rica's Cinderella run. Robin van Persie's finishing, Arjen Robben's flicks and tricks and Wesley Sneijder's leadership are...
July 5, 2014, Saturday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Netherlands , Costa Rica , Soccer , World Cup 2014 (Soccer)
Today's World Cup Matches: July 5, 2014
Argentina and Belgium face off in one World Cup quarterfinal, and the Netherlands and Costa Rica clash in the other.
July 5, 2014, Saturday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Costa Rica , Robben, Arjen , Messi, Lionel , Netherlands , Argentina , Kompany, Vincent , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Soccer , Belgium
The Hopes of Central America Rest on a Perpetual Underdog
Costa Rica will play the Netherlands on Saturday, and a victory could bring a sense of solidarity to a region where the country's team had been in the shadow of Mexico and the United States.
July 5, 2014, Saturday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Uruguay , World Cup 2014 (Soccer) , Soccer , Costa Rica
Outsiders Are Few and Far Between in Brazil
Outside of Costa Rica, this year's World Cup comes down to the usual: Top countries in South America taking on the top teams from Europe.
July 4, 2014, Friday
MORE ON COSTA RICA AND: Soccer , Costa Rica , World Cup 2014 (Soccer)
World Cup 2014: Netherlands Defeats Costa Rica in Shootout
The Netherlands beat Costa Rica, 4-3, on penalties after 120 scoreless minutes, with substitute goalkeeper Tim Krul making two saves in the shootout. The Dutch advance to play Argentina in the semifinals on Wednesday.
World Cup 2014: Costa Rica Defeats Greece on Penalty Kicks, 1-1
The surprising Costa Rican squad scored an upset for Central America over Europe in its Round of 16 clash with Greece, winning the match, 1-1, on penalty shots.
World Cup 2014: Costa Rica Defeats Italy, 1-0
With a gritty performance and a clear strategy, Costa Rica guaranteed themselves a spot in the knock-out rounds with a 1-0 victory over Italy.
House Hunting in Costa Rica
Prices in this Pacific resort area have begun rising again, particularly for properties under $450,000 and over $1 million.
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I learned from some female monastics about the difficulty of running female monasteries and being female monastics, mainly because of the following reasons:
1) it's difficult to find and maintain female lay stewards;
2) "there are many chauvinist male monastics and yes this can be very discouraging";
3) "also discouraging can be the women both lay and ordained who denigrate females and mainly support men."
I can imagine the first difficulty is probably also related to the third difficulty. While I was visiting a famous man's monastery in Thailand, I heard comments from the female supporters such as "the nuns talk too much ..." (and hence were not considered to be worthy of their support). So it's not very surprising to me that Theravada female monasteries/bhikkuni linage died out. By the way, being a woman myself I don't think female practitioners are worse than male practitioners (if not better ).
Thanks to the efforts of the courageous pioneers and compassionate supporters, now the female monasteries reemerge, where dedicated female practitioners can follow the Buddha's teaching, and "dwell possessed of virtue, possessed of the Patimokkha, restrained with the restraint of the Patimokkha, perfect in conduct and resort and seeing fear in the slightest fault, train by undertaking the training precepts".
But how can we help them survive and develop? I'm wondering if some income of those gone forth such as their pensions, social security payments, retirement funds and so on can be received and managed (and invested?) by some trustworthy organization/foundation on their behalf, and donate to the monasteries that they designate. These funds could be used to pay the lay stewards some monthly income, so that the monasteries could have stable stewards working there. This could apply to man's monasteries as well. I wonder if it's possible to do so.
Just some food for thought. Your input will be welcome and appreciated. Metta to all!


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Situated 500 ft from Santander's Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also has a lounge with a flat-screen TV. More
The Gran Hotel Victoria is located between Santander's Gran Casino and the Magdalena Palace, just 325 ft from Sardinero Beach. More
This seafront hotel is 65 ft from Sardinero Beach. It features elegant rooms, in many cases with views of the Cantabrian Sea, 65 ft from Sardinero Gran Casino. More
This impressive palace-style building offers beautiful views of Santander Bay and El Sardinero Beach. It has a spa with a free gym and elegant, classic-style rooms with free Wi-Fi. More
Next to Santander's famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room. More
Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 2 miles from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features free outdoor parking. More
Featuring spacious rooms with balconies and free Wi-Fi, Sercotel Palacio del Mar is located 490 ft from Santander Beach. Free access to the neighboring sports center is also available. More
Vincci Puertochico is situated just metres from Puertochico Marina, with fantastic views over Santander Bay. The soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi and 1 free extra bed for children.... More
Located a 10-minute walk from Santander FEVE Train Station, these simple studios offer a 24-hour front desk with a tour desk. Each bright studio has a flat-screen TV and small kitchenette. More
The Celuisma Alisas is next to the ferry port in central Santander and has 24-hour front desk and a free internet terminal. Santander train and bus stations are 650 ft away. More
Located a 15 minute walk from Santander Ferry Port, this modern hotel offers a 24-hour bar and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Sardinero Beach is one mile away. More
The Abba Santander can be found in the center of Santander just 100 yards from the train station and ferry port. There is a 24-hour front desk and tourist information can be provided. More
The Hotel Central lies in the heart of Santander, close to the shopping centre, train station and Brittany Ferries Port. It offers free Wi-Fi. More
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Cross-Tiered Stripe Tunic
Tilted tiers wrap the body with soft layers of stretch jersey knit in black, grey and ecru, crossing the waist and hips at a beneficial slant. 95% Rayon, 5% Spandex. Machine wash cold, lay flat to dry. Imported.
- Hourglass stretch fit.
- Open V neckline finished with black piping. Layered tiers front and back. 3/4 sleeves.
- Extended length elongates the torso.
- Hits below the hip. (27.25" from shoulder).
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Personally, I'm okay with that, even if it turns out to be a colossal mistake. All I ask is that smart people did their best to get it right. Hey, no one is perfect.
That's why I can't generate any genuine anger toward our current bumbling government despite the fact they killed hundreds of thousands of people, steered the economy into a ravine, and ruined two hundred years of International good will. I actually think they were trying to do the right thing as they saw it. And if they weren't smart enough, the voters have to be blamed for that. Our politicians didn't get any dumber after being elected. We knew what we were getting.
I don't think I'm alone in my opinion. Otherwise we'd be in the middle of the impeachment process.
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Delta Video: Vero Bath CollectionDelta Vero Bath Collection Overview
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Rough In Valve Required
Product Features:
- Fully covered under Delta's limited lifetime warranty
- All-brass faucet construction
- Superior finishing process - faucet finish covered under lifetime warranty
- Inspired by slim lines and graceful arc of a ribbon, the Vero bath collection offers a high-end, modern look to the bath
- With a full suite of products, including accessories, Vero makes a fully coordinated bath effortless
- Double handle 1/4 turn operation
- ADA compliant
- Extra secure mounting assembly
- All necessary mounting hardware included
Product Specifications:
- Overall Height: 9-15/16" (measured from mounting deck to highest point of faucet)
- Spout height: 5-31/32" (measured from mounting deck to faucet outlet)
- Spout reach: 8-3/4" (measured from center of faucet base to center of faucet outlet)
- 18 gallons-per-minute flow rate
- Installs onto decks up to 1-1/4" thick
- 2 handles included
- Rough-in valve not included (when adding to cart, valve will be offered)
- T2753: this model
- T4753: this model + hand shower
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Delta is driven by its quest for innovation—and this applies to its kitchen and bathroom faucets and fixtures. From Touch2O technology (which turns the faucet on and off with just a touch) and MagnaTite technology (which eliminates droopy pull-down spray heads), to H2Okinetic showers (for a warmer and more luxurious shower experience), your life is simplified through innovations. And if you're searching for a product to offer an eye-catching focal point, while providing durability and reliability for a lifetime, look no further than Delta.
From extremely affordable and reliable faucets to fully loaded fixtures featuring today's leading technologies, Delta has a faucet for everyone.
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Our SKU: Delta T2753
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Delta T2753-SS
Brilliance Stainless
- Delta T2753-CZ
Champagne Bronze
- Delta T2753
- Delta T2753-RB
Venetian Bronze
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grats on the baby!
Thanks, exciting stuff indeed. Just wish the timing (along with a few other things) was better. Shame i won't be able to jump in on this knife as it will be really neat and great value, but it just won't work out lol.
Any updates on the project, it's been almost a Month now & nothing of any relevance posted?
Sorry for the quiet thread, guys. These are still happening. Just trying to get the prototypes all hammered out.
i just hope i can afford these when they finally come out. =D
i'm gonna enter butchery school soon so.... that's gonna be interesting.
thanks =Dvery cool. that would be a very interesting thing to learn
I'd love to be in for one of these if possible.
Great, guys! It means a lot to see some people popping in and showing interest. We're at a temporary standstill, but we will be forging ahead. Once the prototypes are ready to get out to the testers, we'll be getting a list together and after that, with comments for tweaks, etc, we'll have it set in stone what they will be like. At that point, the deposits, etc will be required, but not until then. We are making sure these are going to blow your socks off and be one of the best values around, along with one of the best performers in this market. Until then, we won't be hounding anyone for deposits, or even contemplating going into full production.
I just used the Hattori FH, again (thanks Rick, for the loaners), and I'm making sure we AT LEAST match the f&f and performance of that knife...with carbon steel, of course!
As soon as we have pics, we'll post them.
Thanks again!


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Sunpentown 16-Bottle Wine Cooler - Platinum Finish Model:WC-1682
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Sunpentown 16-Bottle Wine Cooler - Platinum Finish
From Sunpentown, this 16-Bottle Wine Cooler (WC-1682) keeps all varieties of wine at their optimal serving temperatures. This cube-like cooler, only about 17 inches wide, holds up to sixteen regular sized wine bottles. The touch sensitive controls and LED display panel are located on the exterior door, allowing you to monitor and adjust the settings without disturbing the bottles or inside temperature.
Safely cradled atop the scalloped wire racks, each bottle is illuminated by a soft interior light and visible though the tall window cutout. Using ThermoElectric technology, this cooler offers nearly silent operation without the dull buzz and vibration common in compressor powered units. Other key features include three horizontal slide-out shelves, a front leveling leg, recessed door handle and a double-pane, insulated glass door.
ThermoElectric Technology:Thermoelectric cooling eliminates movement often caused by compressor-based units, protecting your wine collection against sediment agitation
Removable Racking:The three horizontally mounted wire racks are scalloped to create a safe and even distance between each bottle, and can also be removed should you need to accommodate large or odd-shaped bottles
Adjustable Temperature:Using the exterior control panel, adjust the chilling temperature anywhere from 52°F to 65°F with the push of a button
Recommended Chilling Temperatures:Full Red: 59°F - 65°F
Light Red: 54°F - 57°F
White & Rose: 46°F - 57°F
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Karina Hobo Bag
Painted paisleys on a hobo bag in whitewashed denim.
- Chico's 30th Anniversary Collection: exclusive, one-of-a-kind pieces individually designed to celebrate 30 unforgettable years.
- Magnetic snap closure.
- Interior includes single zipper pocket.
- Dimensions: 13" by 18" with a 10" handle drop.
- Cotton. Fully lined.
- Imported.
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