2014 - RECICLAJE CALENDARIO • HORARIO para • RECYCLING CALENDAR•SCHEDULE & TRASH PICK UP SCHEDULE for Escazu, Costa Rica

Recycling is SOOOOO CRUCIAL for Mother Earth and OUR future - but alas, it's VERY SLOWLY catching up in Costa Rica and still overall pretty basic/limited.  LOTS of the areas I've heard that had recycling programs had gringo's pushing for it.  LOTS of areas do NOT have any regular pickup programs.

I did a visit to the Escazu Recycling plant up in San Antonio de Escazu last year and learned some interesting things. 

Escazu - Concierto - Escazu Dice Alto a las Drogas: YA - Junio 30

La Municipalidad de Escasú en el marco de la celebración del Día Internacional de la Lucha contra el Uso Indebido y el Tráfico Ilícito de Drogas, realizará este Sábado 30 de junio de 3:30pm a 8pm el primer Concierto contra las Drogas en el Parque de Escasú centro: ¡ALTO A LAS DROGAS YA!, es el lema

The Municipality of Escasú in the framework of the celebration of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, held this Saturday June 30th from 3:30 pm to 8pm the first concert on Drugs in the Park Escasú center: HIGH oN DRUGS NOW, is the motto

DOMINGO EMBRUJADO - Julio 1 - Actividades para todas • Activities for ALL - Escazu

DOMINGO EMBRUJADO

Actividades para todas • Activities for ALL

CUANDO • WHEN:  Domingo•Sunday - Julio•July 1  -  8am-4pm

DONDE • WHERE:  Escazu - Centro

Inviton y Organizan
Municipalidad de Escazu - Comite Contonal de Deportes y Recreacion

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DOMINGO EMBRUJADO - Julio 1 - Clases de Baile y Banda - Escazu

DOMINGO EMBRUJADO

Clases de Baile
Swing, Criollo, Salsa, Merengue y Danza del Vientre
y
Concierto la banda - Chiqui Chiqui

CUANDO • WHEN:  Domingo•Sunday - Julio•July 1 
Clases de Bailes:  8am-12:00md•Noon
Concierto banda Chiqui Chiqui:  2-4pm


DONDE • WHERE:  Escazu - Centro

2do FESTIVAL Juvenil de Mora - Ciudad Colon - Junio 29-Julio 1

2do FESTIVAL Juvenil de Mora

la programación parece un mosaico musical (mix) de los mejores bandas ticas. Abajo las podés ver, pero unas con El Guato,  Fuerza Dread,  Santos & Zurdo,  Republica Fortuna,  El Parque, Los Govinda, Mechas

CUANDO • WHEN:  Biernes-Dominigo • Friday-Sunday - Junio 29-30 and Julio 1, 2012

DONDE • WHERE:  Ciudad Colon - Mercado Vieja
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HOUSE &/or OFFICE FOR RENT on ISLA OMETEPE, Nicaragua

HOUSE and/OR OFFICE FOR RENT - on ISLA OMETEPE - on Lake Nicaragua:

BE IN THE HEART OF MOYOGALPA, on Isla Ometepe -

 but slightly off the beaten path!!! 

HOUSE and/OR OFFICE FOR RENT - on ISLA OMETEPE - on Lake Nicaragua:

Located just ½ a block from the main street/heart of Moyogalpa where you can find everything you'll find on the island (hotels [for those friends you don't want to stay with you], Restaurants and bars, 3 Banks, clothes and footwear, hardware store/feriteria, cyber cafe, etc.) and 100 meters/1 block from the ferry port (the whole village is only a few blocks wide) in a peaceful, safe neighborhood.

This rustic little Nica-style 3 bedrooms (2 main rooms and one small room), plus additional open space, 2 small Bathroom, UN-furnished (NO appliances - nada) house can be used for your home and/or your office! Long Living room, spacious open kitchen. Lots of greenery surrounds this home and the Backyard even has fruit trees (coconut, oranges, plantain, avocados). There is a gate surrounding the whole property and bars on the window for security (though Ometepe is overall a pretty safe island & this area is pretty quite). Screens on windows. Uncovered parking for 3 cars (2 separate gate entrances on either side of the house). Electricity is 220v and 110v. Cable TV (included in the rent). Internet and Telephone Line can easily be installed (YOU apply & pay. If you want a phone line, a separate Phone Deposit is required which is returned after the last bill has come after you move out which can take a few months. Phone will not have international coverage [that's where Skype & MagicJack, etc. are perfect]).

Since the owner is giving such a great low price, YOU are welcome to make improvements but YOU pay for them. The cupboards are that pressed board and frayed. What YOU can do is take the fronts off and put some curtains there to cover everything up (I've shared some pictures of what I mean. On a budget? Use small pieces of bamboo like I've shown in some pictures below that I've used for curtains). The kitchen's so large you can make an "Island" to use for preparing and put some stools around for eating at! Get CREATIVE!!!! I've customized most of the places I've lived because I consider wherever I'm at at the moment my home and I want it to be nice - even when I haven't had much $$. Actually - you can find some cool budget decorating ideas, ideas for Sustainable Living, etc. at http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/SustainableLivingHome

Some pictures (towards the end) are from former tenant moving out - before it was spruced up a bit. I've left them there so you can get a feel for the flow. Look past the condition.

Owner speaks English and owns a hotel around the corner.

TENANTS: MAXIMUM 3 tenants (or 2 adults and 2 children). Good, Responsible, Honest, Clean people to take care of the House.


LOCATION: Isla de Ometepe - Moyogalpa - 75 meters North of the Gas Station.

SEE MORE PICTURES:

http://SarongGoddess.com/Business/IslaOmetepe-2BdrmHome

Some pictures (towards the end) are from former tenant moving out - before it was spruced up a bit. I've left them there so you can get a feel for the flow. Look past the condition.


RENT:  $350/month
(Move-In Cost - 1 months rent plus equal amount for Security Deposit [can NOT be used towards last months rent]. If you pay in U.S. dollars - that value will change according to how it is in the Central Bank of Nicaragua. Owner can give you a copy of the contract in English also BUT, note that for a contract to be valid it MUST be in Spanish)


CONTACT:  To get the Direct Connect to the owner - email Vicki with the FULL name of the person seeking to rent, their email address and contact number.

From the U.S. - 1-941-312-7569 • Skype: VallartaVicki
From Costa Rica - (506) 8-378-6679  •  LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

ORCHID SALE at Botanical Orchid Garden - La Garita - June 30 & July 1, 2012

Annual

1/2 Year ORCHID SALE

at
Botanical Orchid Garden - La Garita
http://facebook.com/pages/Botanical-Orchid-Garden-La-Garita/96775843901   •   http://OrchidGardenCR.com

We sell orchid starting at 2.500-c, raffles, hiking trails and more.
Tendremos venta de orquídeas, precios desde ¢2,500, rifas, caminatas por senderos y mucho más.

The Botanical Orchid Garden is one of the premier Orchid Gardens in Costa Rica!

CUANDO•WHEN:  Sabado•Saturday y/and Dominog•Sunday - June 30th and July 1st - 8:30am-4pm

LOCATION•DIRECION:   La Garita, Alajuela - 1 km. Sur/Este • South/East of•del Restaurante "La Fiesta del Maiz"  (NOTE:  If you're coming from San Jose - double check to see if the highway has re-opened from the recent sink hole -

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Samara Sport Festival • Triathalon • Triatlon in Costa Rica - Augusto 25-26

SAMARA SPORTS FESTIVAL

http://MultiReto.com  • 

A GREAT PAGE for Run News -  http://facebook.com/MultiReto

http://TrailRunSeries.com   •   GreenSportSeriest.com

WHEN:  Sabado y Domingo - Saturday and Sunday - Augusto 25-26, 2012

TRIATHALON  - Run, Open Water Swim, Bike.  OWCR 2km and 1km. 

TRIATLON - Ejecutar, Natación de Aguas Abiertas/nadar, correr. OWCR 2km y 1km

CONTACTO:  2-294-8612  •  8-376-4938

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http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/samara-sport-festival.html

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NOCHE DE CINE GRATIS • FREE MOVIE NIGHT at Cafe de los Deseos

ENGLISH (Español abajo):

*FREE MOVIE NIGHT
at
Cafe de los Deseos 

in Barrio Otoya
http://facebook.com/CafeDeLosDeseos  •  http://CafeDeLosDeseos  •  2-222-0496 

This place sounds cool and funky!!!  Sounds like it's that cozy feel of someone's house with various areas to dine, drink and hang out!!! 

FREE MOVIE NIGHT 

Upstairs on Wednesdays (see note under "Price") where they show various movies like last week was an old King Kong movie!  I find their blog (on their website) shows more accurate movie schedules often.

They also have LIVE MUSIC sometimes (Thursdays??)!!


WHEN•CUANDO:  Each Wednesday at 7:15pm (doors open at 7pm)

LANGUAGE:  Usually English with Spanish sub-titles.

PRICE:  *FREE - IF - you order a beverage and any food for at least 3,000-colones

WHERE:  Upstairs in the Chill Space at Cafe de los Deseos in Barrio Otoya - Calle 15 and Avenida 11. Del Instituto Meteorologico - 100 meters West/Oeste y/and 10 meters North/Norte. Casa #1153 - in front of the train line (look for the colorful mural and lights out front).
MAP - http://CafeDeLosDeseos.com/?page_id=21

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ESPANOL:

* NOCHE DE CINE GRATIS
en
Café de los Deseos
en el Barrio Otoya
http://facebook.com/CafeDeLosDeseos  •  http://CafeDeLosDeseos  •  2-222-0496

Este lugar suena bien y el funky! Suena como que es esa sensación acogedora de la casa de alguien, con varias áreas para comer, beber y pasar el rato!


Arriba NOCHE DE CINE GRATIS los miércoles (ver nota en "Precio"), donde se muestran películas diferentes como la semana pasada fue una antigua película de King Kong! Me parece su blog (en su página web), muestra las fechas de estreno más precisos a menudo.


También tienen música en vivo a veces (los jueves?)!


CUANDO: Todos los miércoles a las 7:15 pm (las puertas abren a las 19:00)


IDIOMA: Inglés general con subtítulos en español.


PRECIO: GRATIS * - SI - que pedir una bebida y la comida de cualquier de al menos 3.000 de colones


DÓNDE: Arriba, en el espacio Chill en el Café de los Deseos en el Barrio Otoya - Calle 15 y Avenida 11. Del Instituto Meteorológico - 100 metros al Oeste / Oeste y / y 10 metros Norte / Norte. Casa # 1153 - en frente de la línea de tren (busque el colorido mural y las luces en el frente). MAPA - http://CafeDeLosDeseos.com/?page_id=21

 http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/noche-de-cine-gratis-cafe-de-los-deseos.html

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Karen Butler's Weekly Meditation & Self Empowerment Book Study Group+ Escazu

Weekly (Saturday) Self Empowerment Meditation  •  Book Study Group+

WHEN:  MOST Saturday's (but email to double check)

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE - Sat. June 30

8:50-9:45am      Meditation (please arrive before the start time)

10am-noon        Book Study - They're currently reading Wayne Dyer's

"Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World" 

Kindle Version - http://amazon.com/Change-Your-Thoughts-Life-ebook/dp/B000V78UVI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1340941885&sr=8-4&keywords=change+your+thoughts

                               based on LaoTzu's Tao de Ching.

(Kindle version - http://amazon.com/My-Greatest-Teacher-Everyday-ebook/dp/B00753C1BG

12:15pm            DVD - "My Greatest Teacher" (48 minutes) from the series
                               "Tales of Everyday Magic" (based on the true life story of Wayne Dyer).  

If you're coming for all activities - feel free to bring your lunch snack with you.

PRICE:  FREE

LANGUAGE:  English

LOCATION:  Escazu - Bello Horizonte (location given upon rsvp'ing)

CONTACT:  Karen Butler  -  KBarnesButler@yahoo.com   •   2-289-6333



Please tell Karen that Vicki with the blog Connected you and if you find this has helped you grow/have ease/helped RE-Connect you - feel free to make a donation/gift (top right corner of this blog)

Please share this with EVERYONE you know that might enjoy this event (especially on Facebook):

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/weekly-meditation-self-empowerment-book.html

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SALES REPS WANTED - Samaritan Xocolata

SAMARITAN XOCOLATA 

is SEEKING INDEPENDENT SALES REPS

(OUTSIDE the Central Valley)

Samaritan Xocolata Costa Rican gourmet (some is organic) chocolates is looking for Independent SALES REPRESENTATIVES around Costa Rica (NOT located in the Central Valley as they have that covered) who are PASSIONATE about their products and can sell at various ferias•farmer's markets, events, various venues (concessions), and a rep to hotels and shops in various parts of the country; in your immediate area or as broad a region as you are able to cover.

INCOME:  Commission based sales.

Must be responsible and honest, have your own transportation, be bilingual or more, clean presentation, and be really passionate about our product (how can you sell something really well unless it's something you would buy yourself?).

Before calling, check out their website -  

http://SamaritanXocolata.com • http://facebook.com/pages/Samaritan-Xocolata

to acquaint yourself with the products.

CONTACT:  Tao - 8-820-7095 •     SamaritanChocolate@gmail.com

(please tell her Vicki Connected you!!!)

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“Legends of Basketball Latin America Tour" Costa Rica

Former NBA stars will strut their stuff in Costa Rica
in the
“Legends of Basketball Latin America Tour 2012"

CUANDO•WHEN:  Sabado•Saturday - July 28

DONDE•WHERE:  Heredia - Palacio de los Deportes  -  http://PalacioDeLosDeportes.net


These "legends" will take on a Costa Rican basketball squad comprised of guys selected from various pickup games and will feature the likes of:

•   DENNIS RODMAN - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Rodman -  Tico Times referred to Rodman as "The notorious hothead and tattooed (and pierced and hair-dyed) rebounding extraordinaire helped Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls build an NBA dynasty in the 1990s. Rodman parlayed his basketball talents into a brief movie career. The bad boy dated Madonna and had a short marriage to Carmen Electra."

•   BONZI WELLS - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonzi_Wells

•   GARY PAYTON “The Glove” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Payton  -  Considered one of the greatest point guards and defenders in NBA history.

•   HORACE GRANT - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Grant  -  4 time NBA title holder

•   JAYSON WILLIAMS - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayson_Williams

•   MUGGSY BOGUES - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muggsy_Bogues  -  the shortest guy in NBA

•   SHAWN KEMP - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_Kemp  -  6 time all-star

•   TRAVIS BEST - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travis_Best

Produced by Arzeyut

TICKET PRICES:
Diamond tickets (only 48 Courtside tickets): $200
Platinum: $150
Gold: $90
East and West Stands: $56
North and South Stands: $30

WHERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
http://PubliTickets.com  -  OR  -  call 2-582-2323

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS - Entendiendo su cámara • Understanding Your Camera - Part 1 - July 4

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
http://MelWells-photography.photoshelter.com/page1

Bilingual - English • Español
 

3 Hour Session with ANY CAMERA you have
(be it a basic Point-and-Shoot or a nice 35mm!)!


PRICE:
$60

para reservar su espacio • Reserve your space:
Es necesario llamar al 8-753-8231 •  MelWells@gmail.com 

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WANT TO ATTEND A CLASS FOR FREE?

Host a class in your home!!!  You just need a minimum of 6 people (and/or let us open it to promoting it to our Facebook friends/database/the public).  
Pick a class and book your date today!!!   

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Miercoles 4 de Julio - Wednesday July 4 - 1-4pm
Santa Ana - Rio Oro
(directions given upon reservations)

'UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAMERA - Part 1'
Entendiendo su cámara - Parte 1
I took this - AWESOME!!!  I surprised me how much my little $100 Point-and-Shoot could do!!!  I can only imagine how it would be with a GOOD camera!

Description
This workshop gives the participant a basic working knowledge of their camera, deciphering the icons and settings of each individual model. We will review examples in class and have a demonstration. Students will then venture out and do practical exercises and the results will be reviewed for a better understanding of the subject.

1) Formatting the Memory Card
2) File Size
3) Image Quality
4) White Balance
5) Sensitivity
6) Aperture
7) Shutter Speed (Time)
8) Color Options  


DESCRIPCIÓN
Este taller le brinda al participante un conocimiento básico de su cámara,
descifrando los iconos de cada cámara individual.
Los participantes recibirán una charla con ejemplos y demostración,
luegon harán sus propios ejercicios y se hará un análisis de las fotos
para mayor comprensión de los temas.

CONTENIDO
1) Formato de la Tarjeta de Memoria
2) Tamaño de Archivo
3) Calidad de Imagen
4) Balance de Blancos
5) Sensibilidad
6) Apertura
7) Velocidad de Obturación (Tiempo)
8) Opciones de Color

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NEED A PHOTOGRAPHER??!!!
http://MelWells.com  

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MORE CLASSES:

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/photography-workshops-melanie-wells.html

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DRUMMING CIRCLE - Bailongo - Mensual CIRCULO de TAMBORES • Monthly DRUMMING CIRCLE - Alajuela, Costa Rica

Bailongo
Monthly DRUMMING CIRCLE
http://facebook.com/events/177030312427751

CUANDO • WHEN:
Omo todos los ultimos miercoles de cada mes •
the LAST WEDNESDAY of each month

DONDE • WHERE:
Alajuela - Parque Palmares Alajuela Centro • the PARK in Centro Alajuela


CIRCULO DE TAMBORES • DRUMMING CIRCLE
Musica • Music
Danza • Dancing
Malabares • Juggling
Fuego • Fire
Cualquier forma de expresión propia bienvenida • Any form of self expression welcome

Celebrando la vida! NOS VEMOS • Celebrating Life!!


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SINKHOLE - JUNE 26, 2012 - General Canas Highway 1 Sinkhole - #1 - San Jose, Costa Rica

UPDATES
on the status of the General Canas Highway 1 
Sinkhole fiasco in San Jose, Costa Rica

For the latest news and picture (including some GOOD ones I took driving over the new Bailey Bridge on July 4!) go to:

 http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/07/SinkholeUpdates.html

Tuesday - June 26, 2012

Courtesy of SINART Digital.


SO WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED????
They said that a tree trunk clogged the sewer system below the highway, and with the heavy rains we were having - it caused a buildup of water and the collapse in the road - reportedly 3.5 meters wide (nearly 12 feet) by 4 meters deep (13 feet)!  I've yet to see anywhere if it just sank or was someone caught in it or . . . .????
(QUESTION:  So if it was a tree trunk that clogged the sewer system - wouldn't now be a GREAT time to do a BIG campaign reminding people NOT to throw their lawn/tree cuttings into rivers??  I saw it TWICE this past weekend!!)

WHERE DID IT HAPPEN?

On the West-bound/North side lanes of the General Canas Pista/Highway 1 - coming FROM San Jose - heading towards Alajuela - just after the Juan Pablo II Bridge in La Uruca  -  OR  -  JUST East of Plaza Los Arcos (see my pictures on the "Updates" page).

WHAT'S BEING DONE FOR NOW • WHAT'S THE INTENTION FOR FIXING IT?

IMMEDIATE TEMPORARY FIX  -  On July 3, 2012 (5am), 2 TEMPORARY 30 meter (about 98 feet) long "Bailey Bridges" were placed across the WEST-Bound/North side of the General Canas Highway 1 to cover the big sinkhole - thus allowing this section of the highway to RE-OPEN.  In the meantime, they're working 24/7 UNDERneath on the REAL problem.  (who wants to put bets on how long this will take????  [I'm "feeling" - 8 months!!]).  These bridges are meant to support up to 40 tons (personally I wouldn't want to go over behind a big truck or - but hey - that's just me).

What's a Bailey Bridge?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bailey_bridge

HOW TO GET AROUND?(even though this is over, I'm leaving the info in here - JUST in case it may come in handy again)

There are basically only a few options -

Go through Heredia through Downtown
OR
There is a temporary route that goes through El Coyol in the province of Alajuela

OR

Carretera Caldera AutoPista del Sol #27 getting off at Lindora•Santa Ana•Pozos•Airport and zig-zagging around (best bet is to just follow the flow as it's not easy explaining how to get there)

OR
TRAINS:  The train from Heredia to San Jose has extended their service hours from 5am till noon and 3-7:30pm.

BUT 

It WAS HORRENDOUS  TRAFFIC!!!!

(FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE:  This is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!!  Wednesday night my bud Diane and I left Escazu - near Country Day school - at 6:30pm and we got to a friends house UPPPPP in the mountains above Centro Santa Ana - 1-1/2 hours LATER!!  This is normally a 20 minute drive. Before coming up to the Cruz Roja, we commented how it should clear up near the corner when "EVERYONE" is rushing to Lindora but NO ONE was going that way then!!  EVERYONE was following us!!)

FYI  -  The Pista General Canas Highway - Route 1 sees on average over 100,000 vehicles a DAY!!!

WHAT'S BEING DONE TO RESOLVE THE SITUATION:

http://AMCostaRica.com reported that Transportation officials revealed a contingency plan for dealing with the sinkhole at a 3 p.m. press conference on Wednesday. Traffic Police will work with the Public Security Ministry to implement reversible lanes on the side of the highway not affected by the sinkhole. Barriers will be placed around the obstacle, and public transportation will receive priority on the route. The lanes will be made available from 5 a.m.-9 p.m.

Light vehicles also will be allowed to use the reversible lanes, but semis and other heavy vehicles are prohibited during rush hour from 4-7:30 p.m. Officials encourage travelers to use public transportation if planning to use the route.

Traffic Police Director Diego Herrera said airport passengers also will be given priority on the route. Passengers need to show only a passport, ticket or luggage to gain access to the bypass.

In addition, the railway that connects Heredia to San José will extend its hours while repairs continue. The first train will run at 5 a.m. and service will continue until noon. Afternoon trains will start at 3 p.m. and run until 8 p.m.

José Luís Salas, director of the National Roadway Council, said construction workers will install two 24-meter Bailey bridges over the sinkhole. Salas said a crew will be working nonstop, rain or shine, to put in place the bridges. The portable metal bridges are on site, and Salas expects they'll be ready for use by the weekend. Salas said the cost of the operation is unknown. Workers have been cleaning debris from the site since early Wednesday morning.

MOPT officials believe the General Cañas Highway will need at least three weeks of repairs to fix the sewer system below the road. The manhole where the collapse occurred will be reinforced with concrete. Workers need to fix the sewer system beneath General Cañas before the highway can reopen for all vehicles. A tree trunk had clogged the sewer system, and heavy rains caused a buildup of water. The weight of the clog eventually caused the collapse.

Silvia Chaves, a spokeswoman for Aeris, the company that manages Juan Santamaría International Airport, said officials are doing all they can do accommodate late-arriving airline passengers.

“We set up a special protocol to deal with the passengers as they arrive. They are given priority for immigration procedures, taxpaying and access to the planes. The terminal is working as usual. There have been no delays so far,” Chaves said.

She said flights have not been delayed due to tardy crew members, since most airline workers stay at hotels near the airport. She said some passengers have missed their flights, but it is up to each airline to resolve those issues.

The National Tourism Chamber stated that a United Airlines flight to Houston that left at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday was missing 40 passengers. Taca airlines said it’s waiting an extra 10 minutes before closing check-in for flights.

SOME SOLUTIONS(ish):
http://AMCostaRica.com reported that Transportation officials revealed a contingency plan for dealing with the sinkhole on Wednesday which includes Traffic Police working with the Public Security Ministry to implement REVERSIBLE LANES on the side of the highway not affected by the sinkhole. Barriers will be placed around the obstacle, and public transportation will receive priority on the route. The lanes will be made available from 5am-9pm (I've also seen till 10pm????).


HMMMMMM
Is THIS the SAME area that had work done on it just 2 years ago????  Anyone answered WHY it wasn't properly fixed then???

 PICTURES
http://InsideCostaRica.com/dailynews/2012/june/28/costarica120062808.htm

Fuertes lluvias de esta noche generaron este hundimiento en dos carriles de la General Cañas 200 metros antes de los Arcos, sentido San José Alajuela.

(They had initially announced that license plate restrictions within San Jose would not be enforced for a 2 week period - BUT - the truth with that "gift" was it was ALREADY in place because of the mid-year school break)

LATEST ROAD CONDITION NEWS
http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2010/09/road-conditions-costa-rica.html

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 GOING TO SJO AIRPORT?

FLYING IN OR DEPARTING COSTA RICA and 
NEED A PLACE TO STAY NEAR THE AIRPORT?  
Where to stay if flying out of SJO!

CARIARI Bed and Breakfast is the PERFECT place for you to stay so you're not effect by this NIGHTMARE!!  Tell owner Laurie that Vicki Connected you and say hola to Victor and Ericka from me!!!])

2-239-2585-CR  •  1-360-588-2286-from the U.S.  •  Laurie@CariariBB.com

http://CariariBB.com

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Tutoria de Preparacion Examen Teorico del COSEVI

Tutoria de Preparacion para la prueba teorica para Examen Teorico del COSEVI

ATENCIÓN: Puedes matricular con nosotros una TUTORÍA DE PREPARACIÓN PARA LA PRUEBA TEÓRICA para que realices tu EXAMEN TEÓRICO DEL COSEVI, nosotros este

CUNDO:  DOMINGO - 1 de JULIO  -  1-5pm realizamos las tutoría. 
En 4 horas (Con un descanso intermedio de 20 minutos)

Repasaremos el Nuevo y Actualizado Manual del Conductor en su Edición 7.

DONDE:  Todo esto en nuestras oficinas centrales ubicadas e San Pedro de Montes De Oca, costado NORTE de la Rotonda de La Bandera, Centro Comercial La Bandera local N° 01.

CONTACTO:  2-234-6800 •  info@fusafa.org

El valor de la tutoria es de ¢5.000 colones en PRE-VENTA de Lunes a Viernes de 8-8pm, el dia del evento (DOMINGO) cuesta ¢10.000 colones.

REQUISITOS PARA REALIZAR EL EXAMEN TEÓRICO DEL COSEVI/MOPT.

Nota: Es importante mencionar que actualmente en el Curso Teórico del INA-COSEVI se realiza basado en el nuevo libro MANUAL DEL CONDUCTOR en su edicion del 2011 - Ley De Tránsito Por Vías Públicas Terrestres 7331 Experimentó Dos Reformas Mediantes Leyes 8696 Y La Ley 8779 Incluidas En Este Manual. Los libros VIEJOS YA NO SIRVEN.

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/COSEVI-tutoria-preparacion-examen-teorico.html

ACIM•UCDM - UN CURSO DE MILAGROS en Español en Costa Rica

ACIM • UCDM

 Un Curso de Milagros - Satelite

facebook.com/UnCursoDeMilagros  •  acimi.com/es

CURSO DE MILAGROS en Español  - Costa RicaUn Curso de Milagros - Costa Rica
facebook.com/pages/Un-Curso-de-Milagros-Costa-Rica/390611844299394

CUANDO: 

Todos las Martes - Nos Vemos - 5:45pm

DONDE: 
Barrio Escalante - San Jose, Costa Rica 

CONTACTO:
Jenny Ortuno 
8-874-2612  •  VideoSatsangCostaRica@gmail.com

(dile que Jenny Vicki le Conectado)

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SABADO

CUANDO: 
Sabados  -  10am-12pm/MedioDia

Este grupo está en espera, pero es posible que desee ponerse en contacto con

Olga Saenz - Olga@OlgaSaenz.com
como un día ella puede comenzar este grupo de nuevo y / o una en Inglés.(dile que Olga Vicki le Conectado)

Un grupo va a empezar pronto en Inglés

correo electrónico Olga arriva

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SIEMPRE llamar con antelación para asegurarse de que una reunión está sucediendo como cambian las cosas a veces!

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ACIM - A COURSE IN MIRACLES 

Costa Rica groups in ENGLISH:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/10/SeekingACIMUpdates.html

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OTRA GROUPO INFORMARCION:

facebook.com/pages/Un-Curso-de-Milagros-Costa-Rica/390611844299394

facebook.com/UnCursodeMilagrosCostaRica

Si usted encuentra cualquier otro curso en grupos Milagros - ya sea en Inglés o Español, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com para que pueda compartir aquí!


If you find any other Course in Miracles groups - either in English or Spanish, PLEASE e-mail me at LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com so I can share it here!!

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UNITY Costa Rica
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/01/UnityCostaRica.html


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Por favor, "SHARE" esta página con todos (especialmente en Facebook) que conoce puede disfrutar de ella!
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/acim-curso-de-milagros-en-espanol-costa.html

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PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS - MACRO - July 23 - with Photographer Melanie Wells

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

http://MelWells-photography.photoshelter.com/page1

Bilingual - English • Español
 

3 Hour Session with ANY CAMERA you have
(be it a basic Point-and-Shoot or a nice 35mm!)!

PRICE:
$60/class

para reservar su espacio • Reserve your space:
Es necesario llamar al 8-753-8231 •  MelWells@gmail.com 

http://MelWells.com  
http://Facebook.com/pages/Photography-Workshops-Talleres-de-Fotograf%C3%ADa-por-Melanie-L-Wells/167451939948269

MORE CLASSES:

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/photography-workshops-melanie-wells.html

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Lunes 23 de Julio - Monday July 23rd - 6-9pm
Espacio Veritas - Escazu 

'APROVECHANDO EL MACRO DE SU CÁMARA'
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE MACRO IN YOUR CAMERA

(GETTING MEGA MEGA MEGA CLOSE)

Description

In this workshop the participant will experiment with the camera's macro function and with macro lenses, learning their functions and limitations. The participant will explore visual composition and look at objects to be photographed from many different angles.

1. The macro function on the camera and / or lenses.

2. Viewing Angles

3. Visual construction and deconstruction of an object.

4. Separating the object into parts.

DESCRIPCIÓN
En este taller experimentamos con la función macro de la cámara
y/o con los lentes macro, aprendiendo sus funciones y limitaciones.
Exploraremos la composición visual y los objetos
al ser fotografiados de diferentes ángulos
para lograr observarles de diferentes maneras.


CONTENIDO
1) La función macro en la cámara y/o en los lentes.
2) Ángulos visuales.
3) Construcción y destrucción de un objeto visualmente.
4) Separando el objeto en partes.

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PLEASE "SHARE" this site with EVERYONE you feel woud like to learn more about their camera (ESPECIALLY your Facebook friends)!!

http://LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/06/photography-class-macro-july-23.html

(and tell Mel that Vicki Connected you!!)

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