Aloe Vera - healing properties & recipes - Costa Rica

Aloe Vera grows WILD in Costa Rica!!!  Learn more about what ALL it can help with!!

30 great reasons to make home remedies from 

ALOE VERA -
the legendary healing plant of the Egyptians, Greeks and Native Americans

Sunday, September 30, 2012 by: JB Bardot

(NaturalNews) Over 6,000 years have passed since the Egyptians referred to the common houseplant Aloe vera as the "plant of immortality," due to its myriad of uses for everything from acne to baldness, insomnia, digestive upsets, sepsis and cancer.

Aloe vera plants produce a variety of substances with antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antioxidant properties; earning it a spot in the pantheon of superfoods and super herbs alongside companions such as echinacea, garlic, turmeric and ginger. If you intend to take Aloe vera orally, always choose an organic product or grow your own.

The plant provides high amounts of vitamins and minerals. Regular consumption of Aloe vera juice supplies the eight essential amino acids not made by the body plus a wide range of enzymes.

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Tips to Extend the Lifespan of your Appliances in Costa Rica

If you're living in Costa Rica you've probably experienced electrical things don't seem to last as long as they "say" or you'd think they would si?   I feel part of it could be a combo of reasons - #1 being VERY few buildings in Costa Rica are grounded, plus have you ever sat there and watched you ceiling lights?  Notice anything??  MANY places I've been they flicker/dim a bit on and off.  This is often caused by old or faulty wiring (which can cost you a LOT of wasted $$$/¢¢¢ each month [case in point my old place where I even replaced ALL the lightbulbs in a 6,000 square foot/6 bedroom home with those new dangerous ones, plus I bought a new Energy Conscious Fridge and I put a timer on my HUGE hot water tank plus I asked guests to give me 1 hour notice before they wanted to take a shower - all #1 so I could show my love for Mother Nature - and save a few dollars - which it barely made a dent - well, the bill after turning the hot water tank off went down $50/month!!]) - or just the inconsistent flow of electricity in Costa Rica.

Some people (myself included) feel "they" might send inferior products to Costa Rica (why you might ask?  How many Tico's have you noticed to raise hell when something doesn't work [like you do with many Americans].  I REALLY "Got" this when I was helping some American's look for appliances and I couldn't find ANY of the model numbers they were asking for.  With LOTS of research, I find most of the models in Costa Rica were the same - just a different number.  With more research I found MANY of the products here had less than positive reviews.  Hmmmm - 1+1=__????).

I'm sharing the hints in this article in hopes of helping YOUR appliances last longer!!!

ANOTHER HINT:
Looking to buy some appliances?  Thinking about buying something new?

SERIOUSLY consider this point - what appliance, car, lightbulb - heck - any merchandise - have you found these days that is built as well as those from ages ago??  REALLY consider buying something used - even older (even if it's not so pretty) - especially if it has a good history of being more solidly built!!!

WHERE TO FIND USED ITEMS:

Just a couple hints for now on the best places I've found for finding used items (which are EASY to find these days since people seem to be leaving in droves [hence people may be quite workable so don't be afraid to ask them for something lower]) but don't limit to seeing what others are offering - create your OWN ad ASKING for what you're seeking (and the MORE details YOU can give [especially where you're located or willing to go to get it] - the less wasted time you'll get):

Craig's List - CostaRica.en.craigslist.org
CRL Message Board - groups.yahoo.com/group/CostaRicaLiving


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Easy Tips to Extend Lifespan of Your Home Appliances
SOURCE:  Stylelist.com/steve-ash/extend-home-appliance-lifespan_b_1910445.html

Whether you bought your home appliance at a local outlet or a big-box retailer, chances are you purchased it with the intent it would last a long time. But just as cars need the occasional oil change and tune up to extend their mileage, your home appliances need some added attention now and again too. Well-maintained appliances use less energy, require fewer repairs, and last longer. And all of these benefits add up to more savings in your pocket. My experience in the appliance industry has taught me you can't stop time, but there are a few things you can do to extend the lifespan of your appliances and keep them running well beyond their warranties.

Photo by Flickr user David Locke
Below I've outlined my tips to extend the lifespan of the most commonly used home appliances:

REFRIGERATOR

The refrigerator's gaskets (the plastic strip that forms a seal between the fridge and doors) help keep cool air inside the fridge, conserving energy. To help the gaskets stay elastic and form a better seal, periodically wipe them clean, removing all residue and coat them with a thin film of Vaseline. 
(My FABULOUS Appliance Repair person Melvin Valverde saved me a year before I HAD to buy a new fridge with the above Vaseline trick!!)
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/02/appliance-repair-melvin-valverde.html

Dirty or dusty refrigerator coils can restrict airflow through the appliance, causing it to overheat and potentially break down. Remove your fridge's kick plate (the front panel near the floor) or reach around the back of the fridge and clean the coils with a handheld vacuum.

DISHWASHER

Like the refrigerator, a faulty gasket can prevent your dishwasher from operating correctly and efficiently. Dirt, cracks, or other buildup on the gasket can cause your dishwasher to leak. I recommend regularly cleaning it with soap and water to keep a watertight seal.

When loading your dishwasher, be careful to not damage the racks. The racks are typically coated with a vinyl material that can be damaged from rough use. Dishwasher racks are typically very expensive and often rival the cost of a new appliance, so keeping them in good shape can prevent another unwanted bill.

WASHING MACHINE

The #1 useful tip for your washing machine is ... Don't overload the washing machine! Yes, it really can be that simple. Clothes need to be able to move freely during a wash cycle. If the machine is jammed full of clothes, it will need more energy to move them around. This means added strain on the washer's motor, transmission, belts, and other parts.

That being said, it's also very important to not under-load the machine. Small loads can lead to off-balance cycles, which put a strain on the drive components. Plus, small loads waste water and energy, since there is very little difference in the amount of energy and water used for a full load and small load.

CLOTHES DRYER

Like the washing machine, it's important to not overload the clothes dryer. A large load places increased strain on the appliance as it struggles to effectively dry the clothing. Also be aware of your dry time. 35 minutes is typically plenty of time to dry your clothes (in a well functioning dryer), compared to the 60 minutes dryers are usually set for. Reducing dry time saves energy and decreases the strain put on your dryer, as well as your clothes. If your dryer has an auto-dry setting, use it. Auto-dry heats only as much air as necessary and will reduce energy use.

It's also important to regularly monitor the dryer's external vent cap -- located outside your home -- for a buildup of lint and dust. Debris prevents the cap from operating normally and reduces airflow, potentially causing premature failure of the motor and thermostats. Plus, it's a potential fire hazard.

(Marvin suggests cleaning out the drum++ [taking it apart and all] at least once a year - ESPECIALLY on older machines.  I know mine made a BIG difference in the performance when I did this!)

Finally, for all major appliances, it's advisable to fix minor problems before they become a bigger issue and affect other components. Unusual leaks and noises should be investigated as they occur to help minimize the cost of maintaining your appliances and prolong their lifespan.

Need an APPLIANCE REPAIR person in Costa Rica? 
Check out this site - and tell them Vicki from the blog/website sent you!!!

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DRIVERS EDUCATION & Training • Driving Schools • Written Driving Test Training with Classes in ENGLISH & Español - Driving in Costa Rica

DRIVING IN COSTA RICA

I think many people that have driven outside of Costa Rica (especially in countries where driving is more civilized) will agree that Costa Rica is not one of the easiest/best countries to drive in (especially with all the motorcyclists that seem to have a Death Wish!!).

I think one point that REALLY contributes to that is there is NO formal Drivers Training required (sadly, that's been one of the program's that's been cut in U.S. schools as well [it's MUCH more important to learn history and things right?? - NOT!!!]) and many people are being taught by people (usually their parents I'm sure) that never had education on how to drive properly either.

Hence I feel the BIG IMPORTANCE in 

DRIVING SCHOOLS  •  DRIVERS EDUCATION

ESPECIALLY because in Costa Rica one MUST learn how to drive DEFENSIVELY!

ESPECIALLY with all the Unmarked one-way streets, potholes, missing manhole covers, motorcyclists passing around you when you're in the left turning lane WITH your blinkers on+++!!

One guy gave an interesting perspective on that at:

CostaRicanTimes.com/costa-rica-riteve-vehicle-inspection-fee-increasing-157-changes-to-drivers-education-need-to-be-made/8327

MISC. QUESTIONS REGARDING DRIVERS LICENSES

in Costa Rica

WHERE TO TAKE THE DRIVING OR WRITTEN PLACE:

(NOTE: Where you get your driver's license is in the same location as where you take your written or driving test - EXCEPT for San Jose)

San Jose - Paso Ancho (driving and written test) • Uruca (driver's license) •  Limon  •  San Ramon  •  Alajuela  •  Puntarenas (close to Jaco)  •   Liberia.

WHAT'S THE LEGAL AGE FOR DRIVING IN COSTA RICA??

Anyone JUST 13+ years old can take the Written Test (WTH??  Does anyone understand what this is about??) - BUT - they can NOT get their Drivers Permit till they're 17 years old and they can not get their Drivers License till they're at least 18 years old!!!!

HOW LONG IS A LEARNER'S PERMIT GOOD FOR?

MY understanding is they're good for just 3-6 months (I'm re-verifying this soon)

HOW LONG IS A DRIVER'S LICENSE GOOD FOR?

The one I got is good for 3 years which I didn't realize it until AFTER the new law (below) took effect.  Since my new license in Florida was good for 10 years, I never dreamed my license here would be good for just 3 years so I missed renewing it before the new law went into effect - GRRRRR!!

BUT - 

there's a NEW LAW states that the ONLY people that can get a Drivers License are those with 
ACTIVE VALID Residency or Nationals.  

Have your Residency "Pending" - proof/papers and all?   

SORRY - but as of now, you can NOT get a Costa Rican Drivers License! 
(though SOME people have been known to get•renew them at some of the smaller•regional offices)

And the worse part of it is the law states that 

you MUST have a Costa Rican Drivers License if you're in the country more than 90 days!!! 

Yet if you're in "Residency Pending" status, according to Immigrations, you don't "NEED" to leave Costa Rica every 90 days.  

BUT - the way the new law is, if you're in Costa Rica for over 90 days and you get stopped for a ticket by the Transito Policia - or just a random check - the FINE is 280,000 colones/about $565 U.S. dollars) and six (6) points on a yet UNreceived license - for EACH occurrence!!!

NOTE:

More details at:

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/11/non-residence-can-not-get-drivers.html

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NOTE TO AMERICAN'S
Most states now REQUIRE YOU to
LIVE IN THAT STATE for 1-6 CONSEQUTIVE MONTHS
before allowing you to renew or get a new driver license
(I learned that the hard way [fyi - Florida is 6 months!!])

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DRIVERS TRAINING • DRIVERS EDUCATION

in ENGLISH

in COSTA RICA

LANGAGES:  

Classes are taught in ENGLISH* and/y Español 

CLASS LOCATIONS:  

Classes are held either in person in Grecia (office), Escazu or Santa Ana -

OR

Via Conference/Video call on Skype.com (you MUST have Skype Version 5.10 or more recent). 
Do you have a group of friends that would like to take one of these class?  You can get•create your own group together and even host it at your house.  Inquire for prices.
They can also come to you for more customized training - inquire for prices)

CLASSES:  

Group Classes are the cheaper alternative (4 people minimum [so it may take a few week to get together]) plus they tend to take longer since you're waiting to answer everyone else's questions) -  OR - you can create CUSTOMIZE one-on-one classes JUST for you!!!

WRITTEN DRIVERS TEST EXAM PREP

Classes here are taught in English and/or Spanish but note that the Written Test Exam with COSEVI.com  (the equivalent to our U.S. "DMV" [Department of Motor Vehicles]) are in SPANISH•Español.     When you go to COSEVI to take your written test, you'll get one of 7 different tests each with 40 questions.  This course will focus on studying/memorizing each of these tests - so if you have a good memory (SOOO NOT me!!) yet don't know a lot of Spanish, you could do pretty well as they  study each test on the computer (as you would at COSEVI - so at least a basic understanding on how to use a computer will be VERY helpful!!).
PRICE:  In the Classroom (3 hours a day for 3 days) - $50.  Online (Skype) - $20

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

is for people that already have a drivers license (customized for your needs). 

WHO IS THIS FOR?  It's really for the person that has been driving for ages BUT, the thought of driving in Costa Rica scares the hell out of you!  This class is customized for YOUR Needs!!

PRICE:

You go to in Grecia - 80,000-c.  It's more $$ if in other areas.  Got a group of buds would like to take one of these classes??  Private Customized Classes

Advanced DRIVING IMPROVEMENT
This class is geared towards a specific thing you need help with - like how to drive in the city, defensive driving, parking lots.

Never driven (I'm surprised how MANY people this is their story) or it's been awhile?  They can teach you
DRIVER EDUCATION  •  DRIVING SCHOOL
(with driving done in parking lots)!

OTHER OPTIONAL SERVICES:

I DON'T SPEAK MUCH SPANISH SO I'M NERVOUS ABOUT DOING THIS MYSELF!

You can also HIRE them to take you to COSEVI to do the Tests as well as help walk you through/translate for the Drivers License process.

They also have 

EXECUTIVE DRIVERS and BODY GUARDS.

WHAT MAKES THEM UNIQUE FROM OTHER DRIVING SCHOOLS?:

They also have locations in the United States

The cars they use for Drivers Training classes have Double-brakes and Double Mirrors (they're one of the few companies that has this double brake system).

They can come to you/pick you up wherever.

Their GUARANTEE:  If you fail the test you can retake the class one more time.

CONTACT:

email

LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com
for a DIRECT CONNECTION!!!

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Do you know of any other Driving Schools in Costa Rica - ESPECIALLY in English - or in Español?

Let's add them here!  E- me their details and an English-speaking Contact to

LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

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"Looking for the Pony" - LITTLE THEATRE GROUP October Show

Little Theatre Group's (LTG)
"Looking for the Pony"
Author Andrea Lepcio  •  Director Annette Hallett

SHOW DATES:  

Fridays - Octobers 12, 19 and 26 - 7:30-9pm
Saturdays - Oct 13, 20 and 27  AND  Sundays  -  Octobers 14, 21 and 28 - 2:30-4pm

*Please note new time

Looking for the Pony plot synopsis 1

The play features two 'step' sisters; when the play opens we find them confronted by life changing opportunities/challenges. One sister, the younger has the opportunity to realise a deeply held dream to become a writer by being offered a half scholarship to study with a famous writer and teacher.

The elder sister finds a lump in her breast. The two women travel their paths together even though they live on opposite sides of the continent. In the process they realise and heal old wounds and come to new understandings. The dialogue is witty and fast paced, and the action, which spans three years, never drags. We see the women also deal with the incidental characters, doctors and clients, teachers and fellow students, who affect their lives and their decisions.

The pony in the title refers to the fable of two children who always look for the bright side of any situation. In a roomful of manure they can be found looking for the pony!

Looking for the Pony plot synopsis 2

Looking for the Pony by Andrea Lepcio was first presented in a "Rolling World Premiere" Off-Broadway at Vital Theatre Company in New York City in 2009. Since then it has been performed across the United States always receiving excellent reviews. Described by reviewer Martin Denton as a “wise, gorgeous and moving play”, it tells the story of two smart loving women and the (sometimes metaphorical) places they go during three impossible years in which one of them battles cancer, while the other shifts from a well-paying career in finance to her true vocation as a writer. It is a tale of two life journeys, characterized by hope and fear and pain and passion. (Martin Denton review 2009).

This production, directed by Annette Hallett, will showcase the talents of two young women, Silvia Schneegans and Bethany Skipper as Eloise and Bethany. Everyone else in Looking for the Pony— doctors, nurses, cancer patients, rabbis, etc.—will be portrayed by a small team of dedicated actors who will change costume and personality throughout the play with remarkable agility.

Come to this play prepared to laugh and to maybe cry a little; either way, do not forget your tissues!

DONATION
6,000-c

DISCOUNTS:
Members who Reserve Online (-500-c off)
Students (2,500-c entrance)
Groups bookings of 10 or more (-15% discount)


RESERVATIONS: 
8-858-1446  -  OR  -  Reserve online -
http://LittleTheatreGroup.org/reservations.html

(Please tell them Vicki [aka "THE Sarong Goddess" Connected you!])

WHERE:

Teatro Laurence Olivier
(2-223-1960 [please do not call the theatre directly for tickets]) - Next to Sala Garbo at Avenida 2 and Calle 28 (one block South of Pizza Hut on Paseo Colon) - San Jose  - 

MAP:  http://LittleTheatreGroup.org/maps/teatro_laurence_olivier.html



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MORE INFORMATION ON LITTLE THEATRE GROUP: 
http://LittleTheatreGroup.org/whats_happening/news.html

MEMBERSHIP
5,000-c/solo.  8,000-c/couple/family.


JOIN THEIR FACEBOOK GROUP: 
http://Facebook.com/pages/The-Little-Theatre-Group-of-Costa-Rica/107944405912643


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The Tico Times NEEDS Your Help!!

The Tico Times - TicoTimes.net - printed it's last PRINT publication Sept. 28, 2012 - but they will continue their ONLINE publication (I've been subscribing to it for awhile - I KNOW it's making Mother Nature happier!!) - BUT - they NEED your help to keep even that going!!!

They NEED to raise $10,000 within the next 32 days so can you help???  Even just $5 - whatEVER you can gift to keep this CR Icon going that has been serving the English-speaking community of Costa Rica since 1956!!!

To Contribute go to:
http://IndieGoGo.com/ticotimes

Vicki Skinner
(aka the "Sarong Goddess")

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STREET SIGNS - FINALLY makign their way into Costa Rica - though mainly in San Jose, Escazu & some more touristy-Gringo-ized areas

COMMENT:  Since there is a LONG history of such signs being stolen to cash in for scrap metal - might it not have been more efficient to simply paint the street names on the corner of all the buildings???  Has anyone started "pools" on how long before they start disappearing??

Capital directional signs will soon look like a million dollars

By Kayla Pearson SOURCE:  AMCostaRica.com Sept. 28, 2012 After three hours of touring San José lost, Atlanta, Georgia, southern belle Suzie Mizell returned to her hotel frazzled.  Discontented she threw her hands in the air and exclaimed she would never drive in the city again.  She also said that if she lived here she would start a campaign to plaster the canton with street signs. Thursday the desire of Ms. Mizell and many other visitors distressed by the uncertainty of where they were going was fulfilled with the placement of the capital city's newest road marking, a project that the municipality says has been in the works for 10 years. Located at the intersection of Avenida Central and Calle Central, officials from the Municipalidad de San José, Banco Nacional and Banco de Costa Rica unveiled the directional pole by describing it as “the starting point.” Coincidentally, the day was also Dia Nacional del Turismo.  In total there will be 22,000 plates put up in the capital over seven months.  This breaks down to 4,066 conventional poles with two plates for the intersecting streets, 2,712 decorative poles with two plates, and 9,036 plates for buildings and walls. Each will include the name of the street and district.  Overall the project amounts to more than 526 million colons, more than $1 million.  Costa Rica's two main banks, Banco de Costa Rica and Banco National, will sponsor the effort.  This work of nomenclature, will definitely have a very positive impact on the quality of life of the people who inhabit or visit the capital, but also in the competitiveness and the economic progress of the same, said San José Mayor Johnny Araya Monge. Most tourists say they have been victims of confusion by the old direction system that includes a series of cardinal directions after 100 meters or a block followed by the words “directo” and ending with the popular "you can't miss it."  Only later they learn that streets in the city are not straight and whatever they were looking for can, in fact, be missed. This concept was illustrated at the ceremony by actresses Chabela and Chayo from the creative group Gentedemente.  Chabela pretended to be a lost Gringo who didn't speak a lot of Spanish stuck at an intersection with her map looking for a restaurant.  With broken Spanish Chabela asked Chayo for directions.  Chayo answered with big gestures and guidance that took the person over the infamous sinkhole and to a park that didn't exist.   The two women then redid the skit using the new system. In the new system every street including historical streets will have a number, said Araya.  For example, Avenida Central and Calle Central will be referred to by their correct names of Avenida 0 and Calle 0. Officials say that the benefit will not just be for tourists but

A.M. Costa Rica/Kayla Pearson A proud Johnny Araya participates in the ceremony for residents, also.  The city will be more functional for businesses such as banks and postal services. "With the placement of the nomenclature, San José is given one step closer to urban development that will allow the proper management of a growing city, that will affect the country's competitiveness," said Mario Rivera Turcios, general manager at Banco de Costa Rica. "Once more Banco de Costa Rica is present in projects that drive the development and the improvement of the quality of life of citizens." The general manager of the Banco Nacional, Fernando Naranjo, shared his sentiment and commented on the necessity of the project for modernization and economic growth.  "The national bank, which is part of the national history, has witnessed how our cities have been modernized, and in the case of San José, urgently needed to push this initiative, which among its many benefits, will serve to guide the tourists, who have long claimed the lack of appropriate addresses," Naranjo said. As for Ms. Mizell, she greeted the news with a sigh of relief. “I'm very excited about this,” she said. “But I still will never drive here again.”

Costa Rica leads Western Hemisphere in rate of robberies

Costa Rica leads Western Hemisphere in rate of robberies

By Aaron Knapp SOURCE:  AMCostaRica.com Sept. 26, 2012 Costa Rica has the highest rate of robberies by far in the entire Western Hemisphere, according to a report released by the Organization of American States. Although the total number of robberies was lower than in countries like Brazil and the United States, in 2010 there were 943 robberies per 100,000 people in Costa Rica. However, with regards to murder, the report also showed Costa Rica to be the 10th safest country out of the 37 in the hemisphere that same year. The results are based on data from 2010, when Costa Rica had a murder rate of 11.4 per 100,000 people. More recent data from the Poder Judicial's Sección de Estadística shows that the rate went down in 2011 to 10.3. That's 527 murders in 2010 and 474 in 2011. Read more HERE! The "Report of Citizen Security in the Americas" is released annually. This year's 164-page report relied largely on data collected by police and crime investigation organizations in all countries throughout the hemisphere. According to the report, more than 43,000 robberies took place here in 2010. That translates to 943 victims per 100,000 people. That rate is distantly followed by Mexico's rate of 670. However, the report has some inconsistencies. Between the years of 2006 and 2007, the number of robberies nearly doubled from 23,000 to 41,000 with no indication of how such a large increase might have occurred. In addition, the report did not include data for the past two years from Argentina, which has historically had the highest robbery rate in the hemisphere. The report says that nearly 358,000 robberies occurred in the United States, which translates to a rate of 123 per 100,000. Costa Rica was the safest country in Central America in terms of homicides. It's murder rate was 11.4 in 2010 and 10.3 in 2011. Nicaragua was a close second with a rate of 13.5 in 2010 and 12.6 in 2011. However, the number of violent deaths has doubled over the past decade in Central America and the Caribbean. Honduras and El Salvador were by far the most dangerous countries in the hemisphere, and their murder rates have skyrocketed over the past decade. The rate in Honduras went from 81.9 per 100,000 in 2010 to 91.6 in 2011. In El Salvador the increase was from 64.7 per 100,000 in 2010 to 69.2 in 2011. In terms of numbers, Brazil led with nearly 41,000 homicides in 2010. That's a rate of 21.0. Mexico with around 21,000 and Colombia with about 17,000 distantly followed.

Ministerio de Gobernación, Policía y Seguridad Pública  This person is not in the statistics yet. He was detained  Tuesday in Upala shortly after armed men stuck up a  vegetable store and took, among other things, bananas and  cash. The aggregate number of murders committed in Brazil and Colombia in 2010 nearly equaled those committed in North America, Central America and the Caribbean combined. Those numbers were 58,000 for Brazil and 59,000 for Colombia. Just over 14,000 people suffered violent deaths in the United States in 2010 at a rate of 4.6 per 100,000 people. Both numbers are decade lows. The rate was also the third lowest in the hemisphere, following Canada and Chile. In countries that collected this data, the majority of murders were committed with guns and most of the victims were males. In 2009, Costa Rica had a suicide rate of 6.1, a rape rate of 36.8, a theft rate of 104, a motor theft rate of 134 and an assault rate of 162 all per 100,000 people. As of 2006, there were 148,000 registered firearms in Costa Rica at a rate 3,367 guns per 100,000 people, according to the Organization of American States. Crimes other than murder are underreported in Costa Rica and many other countries because victims do not expect results from the police.

6th Annual Honey Expo • VI Expo-Miel

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WHEN:  Saturday - September 30  -  11am - 7pm

WHERE:  Heredia - Paseo de las Flores Mall


The fair aims to create opportunities for dialogue among beekeepers and consumers of high quality bee products, as well as raising awareness of the importance of bees and honey benefits to human health.

You will be able to taste and buy honey and other bee products from man different Costa Rican beekeepers. There will be live music, a bee costume  competition, and a raffle for various honey bee products.

Mike and his wife will be pouring samples and selling bottle of our Mead, honey wine that we have made from honey from for their own hives. It is truly delicious!!

CONTACT:  2-238-1868 • 2-277-3499 • cinat@una.ac

Francisco SEEKING KEYBOARD

Francisco is SEEKING to BUY a KEYBOARD in Costa Rica.



If you know of anything, email me at LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com and I'll Connect you!

La RUTA de los CONQUISTADORES Costa Rica

Costa Rica: tough as nails mountain bike race, la ruta de los Conquistadores
SOURCE:  news.co.cr/costa-rica-tough-as-nails-mountain-bike-race-la-ruta-de-los-conquistadores

Posted by Marcel Evans on September 28, 2012 in Sports

WHEN:  November 1-3, 2012

DETAILS:  LaRutaDeLosConquistadores.com


LA RUTA DE LOS CONQUISTADORES is Costa Rica’s premier mountain bike race and one of the most difficult athletic events on the planet.

The world’s original multi-day fat-tire stage race, La Ruta is the “Grandfather” that created and inspired this now-worldwide genre — and still the most loved, feared, and respected. Every year, hundreds of the very best mountain bikers and endurance racers from around the world come to Central America to test themselves in this unique odyssey of distance, geography, climate and culture. La Ruta, the only bike race that traverses the American land mass from coast to coast — from Pacific to Atlantic —is no easy day at the beach. Between its sea-level start and finish, the 161-mile route crosses 5 mountain ranges that force you climb a cumulative 29,000 feet! The daunting terrain is so harsh that half a century ago it took Spanish conquistadores led by Juan De Cavallón took 20 years to cross the land of Costa Rica from the Pacific to the Caribbean Sea; today, following almost the same trails they blazed, modern-day explorers racing on mountain bikes will do it in 3 days.

But the legendary difficulty of La Ruta is just one reason why this adventure will take your breath away. Its setting is one of the most special places on earth. Costa Rica has been called “the most biodiverse place on the planet” by National Geographic because it packs a full 5% of the Earth’s species of birds, plants and animals onto just 0.01% of the planet’s land mass. La Ruta riders get a chance to see and hear many of them as they travel through nine of the country’s twelve different microclimates. As the route snakes through tropical rain forest, 12,000 feet volcanoes, banana plantations and tiny farm towns, it alternatively drenches you in rain and freezes you in high elevation. Over every imaginable riding surface— singletrack and fireroad trails, gravel, hard-packed dirt, pavement, thigh-deep mud, sand, volcano ash, and more — the route will have you making endless granny-gear chugs, hike-a-bikes, and white-knuckle descents through and over rain forests, sweltering jungle, steaming volcanoes, breezy coastline, suspended bridges and deep river gorges.

Be forewarned: La Ruta It is not a race for novice mountain bikers. Even professional riders often roll their eyes in disbelief when they recount what they have done. This race is a test of everything you’ve got — your riding abilities, physical endurance, mental strength and equipment durability. In this struggle of joyful adversity, you may even learn something new about yourself. That’s why many who experience the grueling terrain that bedeviled the original Conquisadores nearly five centuries ago often describe it not merely as a “race” — but as personal growth journey.

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LA RUTA DE LOS CONQUISTADORES es el principal de Costa Rica, carrera de bicicletas de montaña y uno de los eventos deportivos más difíciles del planeta.

El mundo original de varios días de grasa neumático carrera por etapas, La Ruta es el "abuelo" que ha creado e inspirado en este género, ahora todo el mundo - y sigue siendo el más amado, temido y respetado. Cada año, cientos de los mejores ciclistas de montaña y los corredores de resistencia muy de todo el mundo vienen a Centroamérica para ponerse a prueba en esta odisea único de la distancia, la geografía, el clima y la cultura. La Ruta, la carrera ciclista sólo que atraviesa la masa de tierra estadounidense de costa a costa - del Pacífico al Atlántico-no es un día fácil en la playa. Entre su nivel del mar salida y la llegada, la ruta 161-millas cruza cinco cadenas de montañas que obligan a subir un acumulado de 29.000 pies! El terreno es de enormes proporciones tan duras que hace medio siglo tuvo conquistadores españoles encabezados por Juan De Cavallón tardó 20 años en cruzar la tierra de Costa Rica desde el Pacífico hasta el Mar Caribe, y hoy, después de casi los mismos senderos que ardían, hoy en carreras días exploradores en bicicleta de montaña lo hará en 3 días.

Pero la dificultad legendaria de La Ruta es una de las razones por qué esta aventura te lleva tu aliento. Su entorno es uno de los lugares más especiales del mundo. Costa Rica ha sido llamado "el lugar más biodiverso del planeta" por National Geographic, ya que los paquetes de un total de 5% de las especies de la Tierra de pájaros, plantas y animales en sólo un 0,01% de la masa terrestre del planeta. La Ruta pilotos tienen la oportunidad de ver y escuchar a muchos de ellos a medida que viajan a través de nueve de las doce diferentes microclimas del país. En cuanto a las serpientes ruta a través del bosque tropical lluvioso, 12.000 pies volcanes, plantaciones de banano y pueblos pequeños agricultores, que alternativamente le empapa la lluvia se congela y usted en alta elevación. Sobre cada superficie imaginable caballo-singletrack y senderos fireroad, suciedad grava apisonada, pavimento, barro muslo de profundidad, arena, ceniza volcán, y más - la ruta tendrá que crear un sinfín de abuelita de engranajes resopla, caminata-a-bikes y blanco-nudillo descensos a través y sobre los bosques tropicales, selvas, volcanes humeantes sofocante, una costa ventosa, puentes suspendidos y profundos desfiladeros fluviales.

Esté prevenido: La Ruta Es no es una carrera para ciclistas de montaña novatos. Incluso los pilotos profesionales a menudo ponen los ojos con incredulidad cuando hacen un recuento de lo que han hecho. Esta carrera es una prueba de todo lo que tiene - sus habilidades de conducción, resistencia física, fuerza mental y la durabilidad del equipo. En esta lucha a la adversidad alegre, incluso se puede aprender algo nuevo acerca de ti mismo. Es por eso que muchos de los que experimentan el terreno plagado agotador que los originales Conquisadores hace casi cinco siglos a menudo lo describen no sólo como una "raza" - sino como camino de crecimiento personal.

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CIERRES DE VÍAS • ROAD CLOSURES around Escazu

CIERRES DE VÍAS • ROAD CLOSURES
in ESCAZU

Facebook.com/MunicipalidadDeEscazu
Escazu.go.cr

Setiembre 27 y 28  -  Jueves y/o viernes • Thursday or Friday

LOCACION • LOCATION:  Calle Convento de la Paco hacia los Herrera•Cemetery Quesada • I THINK this is saying the street from Paco Plaza up the hill towards the Cemetery Quesada #1 - near by Snoopy's Bar (something about Pulperia los Herrera)
CIERRE PARCIAL• PARTIALLY CLOSED:  7am-4pm


Setiembre 27 - Jueves de set al 8 de Octubre (September 27 TO October 8)
LOCACION • LOCATION:  Calle principal frente a la Municipalidad Costado Norte del Parque central de Escazú • the MAIN STREET DIRECTLY IN FRONT of the Municipalidad - on the North side of the park in Centro Escazu.
BUSES:  Los autobuses que van del este de ruedas en esta calle ahora recogerá en frente de la Oficina de CorreosThe buses that run East-bound on this street will now pick up 1 block down/North in front of the Post Office
CIERRE TOTAL • CLOSED for:  24 horas•hours

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/09/road-closures-escazu.html

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ABOVE GROUND POOLS & KIDDIE POOLS in Costa Rica

Where to find
PORTABLE POOLS
from  
KIDDIE POOLS
to 
ABOVE GROUND POOLS


PriceSmart
PriceSmart is where I've found some of the BEST PRICES for a larger
Above Ground Pools
plus they have Kiddie Pools usually year around and pool toys!!!


WalMart
I think they have them pretty much year round.

EPA

WHEN'S THE BEST TIME TO FIND THESE ITEMS?
Like with Camping Equipment - the time of the year I've noticed to get the best deals -
around the beginning of December (JUST before kiddies get off for their "Summer" break and it gets HOT in Costa Rica - till after around Samana Sante/Easter).  Next time I get to those places, I'll get more details and price ranges.



HELP OTHERS!
Do YOU know of other places to get
KIDDIE POOLS or ABOVE GROUND POOLS?
Please e- me with as MANY DETAILS as you can find (name, directions, hours, website, Facebook Page, what all they have, price ranges+++) at
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

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Feria de Empleo • JOB FAIR - Sept. 28-29 & Oct. 5-6

Ofreceremos 2000 puestos de trabajo en
Feria de Empleo
Companies at JOB FAIR look to hire 2,000 workers
ULatina.ac.cr/actividades/ofreceremos-2000-puestos-de-trabajo-en-feria-de-empleo

CUANDO•WHEN: 

Setiembre•September 28-29, 2012
Viernes•Friday - 10am-6pm y•and Sabado•Saturday - 10am-4pm
San Pedro campus

Octobre•October 5-6
Viernes•Friday - 10am-6pm y•and Sabado•Saturday - 10am-4pm
Heredia campus

DONDE•WHERE: 

campuses of Universidad Latina (see above)
facebook.com/UniversidadLatinadeCostaRica  •  ULatina.ac.cr

REGISTRATION:

Attendees also can register résumés online.

30 companies in finance, technology, food and supermarket industries, as well as recruiting agencies, will hold a job fair over the next 2 weekends on the campuses of Universidad Latina. Companies are seeking to hire some 2,000 people.

The fair will be held Sept. 28-29 at the university’s San José campus and Oct. 5-6 at the Heredia campus, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Among companies seeking to hire are: Hewlett Packard, First Data, Deloitte, Convergis, Amba Research, Young 360, My Profile and Auxis.

Of the 2,000 positions available, 800 are jobs with tourism companies, and 15 hotel companies will be recruiting, including: Four Seasons, Marriott, Intercontinental, Hilton, Westin, Holiday Inn, Barcelo, Villas Playa Sámara, Flamingo Beach Resort, Wyndham, Park Inn and Hyatt.

In addition to presenting résumés at individual company booths, attendees can use a digital system to post them online. University employees also will offer training lectures on topics such as résumé preparation and preparing for a job interview.


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Ofreceremos 2000 puestos de trabajo en
Feria de Empleo

Más de 30 empresas de tecnología, hotelería, entidades financieras y de servicios se darán cita en los campus de San Pedro y Heredia.

Feria Virtual se suma a las posibilidades de conseguir empleo para aquellas personas que no pueden asistir a los campus.

En Costa Rica el 47.6% de la población pertenece a la fuerza laboral del país, pero un 10.4% de este grupo se encuentra desempleado.  Esto según datos del Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos, INEC.

En contraparte, una encuesta realizada por la empresa Manpower indica que un 23% de los empleadores costarricenses incrementará su planilla entre octubre y diciembre.Visualizando esta realidad laboral y con el objetivo de acercar a las empresas con sus futuros empleados, la Universidad Latina organiza una feria de empleo en su campus San Pedro y otra en el campus Heredia.

Plazas en hoteles reconocidos mundialmente son el plato fuerte en Campus de Heredia

La feria de empleo que se realizará en el campus de la Universidad Latina en Heredia incluirá en su menú 800 plazas vacantes en más de 15 hoteles del país.

“El objetivo de incluir hotelería en la feria es brindar la oportunidad de poder obtener mejores oportunidades laborales dentro de la industria de la hospitalidad y a la vez reforzar el acercamiento de la Universidad hacia las diferentes empresas del ámbito hotelero y de restaurantes” menciona Sánchez.

Entre los hoteles que participarán se incluyen el Four Seasons, Costa Rica Marriott, Intercontinental, Doubletree by Hilton Central Pacific, Doubletree by Hilton San José,  Hotel Westin Playa Conchal, Holiday Inn Escazú,  Hotel Barceló San José Palacio, JW Marriott Tamarindo, Villas Playa Sámara, Flamingo Beach Resort, Wyndham Escazú, Park Inn San José y Hyatt.

“Con estas ferias de empleo buscamos mantener una relación de cooperación entre la universidad, las personas desempleadas y la industria”, comenta Ariel Sánchez, Director de Vida Universitaria de la Universidad Latina.

Las dos ferias de empleo que organiza la Universidad Latina ofrecerán alrededor de 2000 puestos de trabajo y reunirán a más de 30 empresas.

Entidades financieras, empresas de tecnología, hoteles, restaurantes, supermercados y agencias reclutadoras serán parte de la oferta que ofrecerá estas ferias.  Estarán presentes Hewlett Packard, Resources, First Data, Deloitte, Search, Convergis, Amba Research, Joven 360, My Profile, Auxis, entre otras.

Cada una de estas empresas estará reclutando empleados para puestos administrativos y operativos en diferentes niveles jerárquicos.

“A parte de los stands de cada empresa, los asistentes podrán contar con una plataforma digital donde las empresas subirán sus ofertas de empleo en la web y podrán registrarse para aplicar a los puestos desde internet.  Con esta novedad desarrollaremos una feria de empleo virtual, en paralelo”, explica Sánchez.

El año pasado la Universidad Latina recibió a más de 3000 personas en las ferias de empleo que organizó y reunió aproximadamente a 30 empresas que ofrecieron más de 1500 puestos administrativos y operativos en el área de finanzas, ventas, contabilidad, ingeniería industrial, tecnologías de información, recepción, alimentos y bebidas, entre otros.

“Las ferias de empleo se han convertido en una herramienta efectiva que logra obtener resultados positivos para las empresas, ya que logran completar muchos de los puestos de trabajo vacantes y con muy buenos candidatos o recurso humano”, agrega Sánchez

Este año, durante las ferias de empleo de la Universidad Latina se ofrecerán charlas, con el propósito de capacitar a las personas que andan en buscan de trabajo, para que puedan cumplir su objetivo con mayor rapidez.

Las charlas son gratuitas, abiertas al público en general y no se necesita realizar una inscripción con anticipación.  Los interesados en alguno de los temas solamente deben presentarse a la hora y día indicados a continuación:

“Una de las grandes ventajas de esta oportunidad es la presencia de nuevas cadenas hoteleras que están en proceso de apertura en Costa Rica para los meses de noviembre 2012 a  2013”, resalta Sánchez.

Estas oportunidades para encontrar trabajo están disponibles para el público en general y se llevarán a cabo el viernes 28 y Sábado 29 de Setiembre en el campus de la Universidad Latina en San Pedro y el Viernes 5 y Sábado 6 de Octubre en el campus Heredia.

Los Viernes las ferias de empleo estarán abiertas al público de 10am-6pm y los Sábados de 10am-4pm.

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ENGLISH:
More than 30 technology companies, hotels, financial institutions and services will meet at the campus of San Pedro and Heredia.Virtual Fair joins the employment prospects for those who can not attend the campus.In Costa Rica, 47.6% of the population belongs to the country's workforce, but 10.4% of this group are unemployed. This according to the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses, INEC.In contrast, a survey by Manpower shows that 23% of Costa Rican employers increase your return from October diciembre.Visualizando this labor situation with the aim of bringing companies with prospective employees, the University organizes America job fair in San Pedro campus and another campus in Heredia.Seats world renowned hotels are the highlight in Heredia CampusThe job fair to be held on the campus of American University in Heredia on their menu include 800 vacancies in more than 15 hotels in the country."The purpose of including hospitality at the fair is to provide the opportunity to get better job opportunities in the hospitality industry while strengthening the University's approach to the different companies in the field of hotel and restaurants" says Sanchez.Among the participating hotels include the"With these job fairs seek to maintain a cooperative relationship between the university, the unemployed and the industry," says Ariel Sanchez, Director of Campus Life at the University America.The two job fairs organized by the American University will offer about 2,000 jobs and will bring together more than 30 companies.Financial institutions, technology companies, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets and recruiting agencies are part of the tender offer these fairs. Hewlett Packard will be present, Resources, First Data, Deloitte, Search, Convergis, Amba Research, Young 360, My Profile, Auxis, among others.Each of these companies will be recruiting employees for administrative and operating at different hierarchical levels."A part of the stands of each company, attendees will have a digital platform where companies will raise their jobs on the web and can register to apply for the posts from internet. With this new develop a virtual job fair, in parallel, "says Sanchez.Last year American University welcomed more than 3,000 people in job fairs organized and brought together around 30 companies that offered more than 1,500 administrative and operating in the area of ​​finance, sales, accounting, engineering, information technology , reception, food and beverage, among others."Job fairs have become an effective tool to achieve positive outcomes for businesses and who complete many job vacancies and with very good candidates or human resources," says SanchezThis year for job fairs American University will offer talks, with the aim of empowering people who walk in looking for work, so they can accomplish their goal faster.The talks are free, open to the general public and do not need to make a registration in advance. Those interested in only some of the issues to be submitted to the time and date indicated below:"One of the great advantages of this opportunity is the presence of new hotel chains are in the process of opening in Costa Rica for the months of November 2012-2013," highlights Sánchez.These opportunities to find work are available to the general public and will be held on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 September at the American University campus in San Pedro and Friday 5 and Saturday 6 October at the Heredia campus.Friday's job fairs are open to the public from 10am-6pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.

LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/09/job-fair-sept-28-29-oct-5-6.html

CAMPING GEAR • EQUIPMENT - Where to Buy & Sell it in Costa Rica

Some of the BEST DEALS • CHEAPEST places I've found to buy 

CAMPING GEAR • EQUIPMENT

 in Costa Rica

 (it's not easy to find since there aren't a lot of places TO camp)

EPA

www.EPAEnlinea.com/SitioWeb/InicioAction.do

(their webmaster didn't program the url correctly so you MUST type in the www.)

Prices are BEST JUST BEFORE the Christmas holidays till around Samana Santa/Easter which is basically their "summer" when kids are off school for about 2 or so months)

(I'm looking at a newspaper insert from April '12 and they have specials featuring
Sleeping Bags for just $10
Coolers starting at $36
Folding Chairs for $8
King size Air Mattresses for $24+.
I bought some little 2 person Pup Tents ages ago for under $10!

WalMart

Walmart carries many things year-round.  Moderate prices.


Cemaco

I think I've also seen some Camping things

Check Craig's List
CostaRica.en.craigslist.org

Think outside the box:
Also
Bulletin Boards at Hostels


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What ideas do YOU HAVE on where to find Camping Equipment?
PLEASE email me the details at
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FINGERPRINTING - Where to get FingerPrinted for your Residency in Costa Rica

When applying for Residency in Costa Rica - 

FingerPrinting - "Comprobante de Huellas" 

MUST be done IN Costa Rica and IN PERSON by the applicant.

This FREE service is now ONLY done at the 

Ministerio de Seguridad Publica • Ministry of Public Security
www.SeguridadPublica.go.cr 
(note you MUST put the www. first because their webmaster did NOT code their web address properly and if you don't type it in - it shows as a bad address) 
facebook.com/MinisterioSeguridadPublicaCR

 2-586-4000
(GENERAL NON Appointment number)
(though NO ONE has spoken English the few times I've called so if your Spanish isn't so great, have someone with good Español assist you!!)

Once your fingerprints have been done, it's then run through Interpol.

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STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS FOR DO-IT-YOURSELF FINGERPRINTING FOR RESIDENCY IN COSTA RICA:

HOURS:
Monday through Friday - from 7am-3pm.

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WHERE TO GET YOUR FINGERPRINTS in Costa Rica
MAIN OFFICE:

The ONLY PLACE to get your Fingerprints is at
the Ministerio de Seguridad Publica in 

NEW LOCATION:
San Jose - Barrio Francisco Peralta
150 meters East of Casa Italia. (the gate is directly ACROSS the street from Centro Comercial del Sur)
google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=Ministerio+de+Seguridad+Publica+san+jose&fb=1&hq=Ministerio+de+Seguridad+Publica+san+jose&cid=5908364645377297455&sa=X&ei=CLF3VPK6AcqfggSHq4OYAw&ved=0CCYQrwswAA
(though this map does not show which side the entrance is on)
What I'm reading these days is NO appointment is needed - just show up and Wait (some have shared they waited 40 minutes to 1-1/2 hours.  But if you're over 65, I'm sure you can go to the front of the line as that's pretty much the policy in Costa Rica for Seniors)


Mike from Siquirres shared his recent experience:

Step 1
Enter the property

Step 2
Once you enter the property, there's a PHOTOGRAPHER immediately to the LEFT of the gate who will take the required photos for 2,000-c.

You will need to get at least 
3 PHOTOGRAPHS
one of yourself facing front and one of each side.
See the note below on where to get the pictures taken as if it were ME, I'd wait till I got THERE to do it so I KNEW it was EXACTLY what they wanted!!). 

 

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Step 3

The Fingerprint Office is to the LEFT, along a covered passage.
 There's a big sign saying "Huellas" 
(FingerPrints [funny - translate.google says FOOTprints!]).

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Step 4
 Hand your passport and other documents to the clerk, then wait in line with everyone else until your name is called. 

(he wasn't sure if they had an appointment as his lawyer took care of everything and even brought them.  
Personally, if I was doing residency and going through a lawyer, I'd forgo the escort to save me $100-$200 or so and go myself since you now have DETAILED instructions!!)

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Here are some other topics I've shared information on pertaining to
APPLYING FOR RESIDENCY:

FREE LAWYER CONSULTATION FOR AN ATTORNEY INSIDE COSTA RICA MIGRACION:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/12/ImmigrationLawyerAtMigracionCR.html


STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS FOR DOING FINGERPRINTING FOR RESIDENCY IN COSTA RICA:
 LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/09/residency-fingerprinting-phone-numbers.html


CHECK YOUR STATUS - Is your Costa Rican Residency Pending?  Want to check your status??
Click here for how to do it YOURSELF - for FREE!!!
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/12/CheckPendingResidencyStatus.html


NOTARIZED DOCUMENT FROM YOUR EMBASSY
You NO LONGER NEED to have your proof (a Notarized statement) that you’ve registered with your consulate as they are now able to access that verification online (but MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REGISTERED WITH THEM BEFORE SUBMITTING ALL YOUR PAPERS!)
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/11/ResidencyDontNeedNotarizedSTEPCR.html


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