By Matt Casseday When I was in college I had a friend who was getting a PhD in Literature. His opinion of my choice of reading material was typically summed up as, “While you spend time reading THAT, another classic sits unread”. I think my usual response was, ‘Yeah, I
Read MoreBy Mark Goldstein Becoming lighter is something that many people are obsessed with. As long as we are referring to the shedding of extra pounds, then doing what you need to reach your optimum weight can be a very healthy endeavor. However, that’s not what this months article is about,
Read MoreKSTR has been expanding rapidly and we are excited to share it with you! We have just completed a new volunteer center at our Wildlife Sanctuary with bunkrooms and deluxe rooms. We have a great program set up for all types of volunteers; long term, short term, and Zoo Keeper
Read MoreLlene los espacios con un pronombre directo o indirecto. Esta mañana compré una revista de economía. __________ compré porque _________, ya que tiene unos artículos muy interesantes de los problemas que tiene la economía nacional. Después de leer _________ __________ _________ voy a prestar a mi amigo Elías, el
Read MoreOne word to describe the fishing for the month of January HOT! HOT! HOT! Sailfish are coming out of the woodwork! Double and triples are being caught at the same time. Marlin have been breaking records. The Dorado have been much better this year compared to last year’s numbers. Where
Read MoreBy Sandy Franz PAWS FIRST Mobile Clinic was held in Matapalo on December 11, and was a success; spaying or neutering 18 animals. Even a tropical rainstorm could not stop the group from completing the job. There was also an over abundance of help from the community of “Tortuga Saviors”,
Read MoreThese Horoscopes are meant to be fun and enjoyed. They should not be taken too seriously. AQUARIUS – January 20-February 18 Smashing things up on a small scale will bring you joy this month. Use a pestle and morter like in science class, go for a hard 2 handed thump,
Read MoreA Quepos/Manuel Antonio outreach group held their second “Day at the Beach – Holiday Gift Party” at Manuel Antonio beach on Sunday, December 18, 2011. The gathering was held for the benefit of eleven members of Our Lady of St. Carmel Home based inSan José who are battling HIV/Aids.
Read MoreBienvenidos/Welcome to Quepos/Manuel Antonio and our beautiful SUMMER – thaw out and warm up with us as our rains have subsided – maybe a shower every so often but mostly just HOT and we love it! Soak up the sun but don’t forget the sunblock as the sun here is
Read MoreBy Donna Porter A million or so years ago, when the earth was younger and the seas covered the land and freshwater seas were abundant, billions of algae -like organisms developed. All of the waters of the earth where inhabited by microscopic one-celled, algae-type plants called diatoms (Melosira spp.). These
Read MoreLos Verbos —AR Invente una oración con cada uno de los infinitivos que se le dan a continuación. desear ______________________________________________________________ conversar ______________________________________________________________ desayunar ______________________________________________________________ caminar ______________________________________________________________ hablar ______________________________________________________________ escuchar ______________________________________________________________ Escriba oraciones con los verbos que se le dan a continuación según el sujeto indicado. (yo) aceptar ______________________________________________________________ (tu)
Read MoreBy Bill Dwyer This traditional Mexican dish is a favorite at our house. Tostadas can be made using meats other than chorizo, of course –or no meat at all. One tostada makes a good lunch, Two tostadas make dinner. Ingredients: 4 small corn tortillas 1 small tin of refried beans
Read MoreBy Leanne Batten Want to impress your family and friends with your next Quepos fishing trip? Throw these terms around when you get back home describing your adventure, and you will have everybody around you green with envy! Meet us here in Quepos for some Costa Rica fishing this high season!
Read MoreBy Costa Rica Pools & Construction There is a lot of talk about saving money on your pool with the new high-efficiency variable speed pool pumps. One manufacture, Jandy says their new VS Flo Pro pump can “reduce energy use up to 90%”. Single speed pumps generally end up using
Read MoreBy Os Hola amigos: Happy New Year! – Feliz Año Nuevo! I hope you had a Feliz Navidad and everything is all right. Did you have any trouble during your X-mas shopping understanding some numbers-números? Problems with the totals-totales? Still struggling to understand how much the bill-la cuenta is? You
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