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Pedestrians try to avoid being splashed by a passing car in the rain caused by Tropical Storm Agatha in Guatemala City on Saturday. Guatemala declared a state of emergency on Saturday as heavy rain from Tropical Storm Agatha lashed the Central American nation. (Foto: Reuters)

La Carpio: A Paradigmatic Case Now Online
Visiting La Carpio, one of San José most conflictive neighbourhoods now is a close as mouse click and as secure as your computer's anti virus protection.



Arenal Volcano Continues To Dazzle And Amaze
The Arenal volcano continues to amaze tourists with small eruptions, showing off its beauty that includes spewing incandescent stones.





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New Car Sales in Costa Rica Shows Signs Of  Recovery
Auto sales in Costa Rica have picked up in the first months of 2010, as consumer confidence increases. The president of the Cámara Automotriz, José Carballo, said the industry is showing signs of recovery.



MOPT Evaluates Suspension Of Tolls During Emergencies On The On San José - Caldera
The next time heavy rains for the partial or total closure of the San José - Caldera like occurred this past week, there is a possibility of tolls being open. At least that is the focus of an analysis by the MOPT to determine to what extent the road concessionaire, Autopistas del Sol, is required to relinquish the charging of tolls in emergency situations.



Low Pressure System Moves On
The severe rain is gone for now as the low pressure system responsible for the downpours and damage of this past week, especially the Pacific north coast of Guanacaste, is on its way.



Lower Gasoline Prices Possible Next Month
Don't hold your breath too long, but there is a good chance that gasoline prices will drop a whopping ¢5 colones next month.



Costa Rica's Lottery Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Players of the lottery in Costa Rica will see a noticeable change on Monday for next Sunday's draw, as the Junta de Protección Social (JPS), is issuing a

 
 

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Tropical Storm Kills 12 In Guatemala, 11 Missing



NICARAGUA/EL SALVADOR
Storm Prompts El Salvador, Nicaragua Evacuations



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Banning Junk Foods in Mexico's Schools to Fight Obesity
Consumer organisations and experts say the Mexican government's plan to remove junk food from schools is a step in the right direction in the fight against obesity in this country, which has the highest rate of childhood obesity in the world, and the second highest rate for adults, after the United States.




KEEPING IT SIMPLE
Move Over iPad, The aPad Is Here!

In just a month China has begun giving Apple competition in the growing tablet market, introducing the Apad001 and at a fraction of the price of the iPad.
 
 



 
 
 

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In Costa Rica, We Speak Spanish
The Arizona immigration law controversy is spilling into others states, like Alabama where gubernatorial candidate Tim James, in an attempt to boost his ratings in the polls, by coming out with a television ad "we speak English in Alabama", promising that driver's license testing in that state will be only in English is he elected governor.
 
HTC Wildfire Has New App-Sharing Widget For Sharing The Love
 Destined for our European friends, the Wildfire is a budget-friendly Android phone from HTC, with their much-loved Sense interface slicked over the top. What separates it from others is the new app-sharing widget that works on Twitter, texts or email.
 
 

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