I promise this entire article is not going to be a bummer, but—I have reached the age where the death of a contemporary no longer elicits a response of ”O my god, What happened?” No, it’s more like “What was it she had again’’? Or “Yeah, no great shock, last
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¡Hola amigos! How did you do filling the previous seven verbs? Remember to check your answer on this link: http://www.oscostarica.com/printable-spanish-flashcards/ This month there are seven new verbs. THE LAST SEVEN ONES. Fill the boxes with the conjugations of the verbs in present tense… Remember that I chose those 70 verbs
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The way we portray ourselves to the public is never how it seems. The lexicon of internet usage that has just appeared this century has a word that spurs on many thoughts for me. Selfie. This unique noun, brought to us from technology has gone beyond a picture, it is
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By Jack Ewing On September 14, 2016, one of the Hacienda Barú guides sent me a photo of an ocelot killed on the coastal highway in front of the Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge. From the spot pattern on its neck and shoulders I was able to identify it as
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By Benn Gilmour Our November Fishing here in Quepos was a blast with lots of big Dorado (Mahi Mahi) keeping Anglers busy during their Offshore trips. The bite has been super close to Quepos with great Dorado fishing only 10 or so miles from the Marina. Dorado will continue to
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A Harmony of the Classic and the Clean By Shelagh Duncan If you appreciate the classic shapes and silhouettes of traditional interiors, but also enjoy the minimalism and open concepts of contemporary and modern interiors—then the transitional style is probably right for you! Transitional interior design is a perfect fusion
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By Sam Trull, Sloth Director/Co-Founder The Sloth Institute Costa Rica Recently there has been a proliferation of wildlife selfies being posted on social media sites, with Instagram alone reporting an increase of 300%. And thankfully, there has been a huge response from the global community on the harm these selfies impose
Read MoreThis is an American-Chinese favorite, Asian fusion at it´s finest. For 8 to 10 servings Thai-style Chayote Slaw Ingredients 1 Chayote 1 Carrot 2 tbs Thai fish sauce 2 tbs white sugar 2tbs lime juice Peanuts Cilantro Directions Slice chayote & carrot into small matchsticks. Make a dressing with Thai
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By Karma Casey Greetings! Karma Casey here, a spokes-kid for Kids Saving the Rainforest! You may remember me from my interview with Lexi Bacca a couple of issues ago. I moved to Costa Rica to help KSTR, and I’m 9 years old, just like Janine & Aislin when they started
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The cooling rains subside, the warm breezes and magical sunsets of the Costa Rica summer season begin lightingup the evening skies, we get ready for what is likely to be a record setting season here in Costa Rica and especially at Marina Pez Vela! We are incredibly excited to share
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Tropical Storm Nate The Quepos-Manuel Antonio area, and the entire country of Costa Rica is just beginning to recover from the ravages of Tropical Storm Nate. It is apparent that it will take many years to repair and rebuild homes and infrastructure which were destroyed due to the heavy flooding
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Bienvenidos/ Welcome to paradise, we are glad you have arrived. The rains are slowing, the sun is shining, and the jungle is alive… so let the fun begin. Our pages are full of awesome restaurants of every flavor. Sunrice, Victoria’s, or Z Gastro Bar just to mention a few. Tour
Read MoreWhy raccoons are important and what to do when they invade your home. By Paola Alvarado, SINAC officer and Sam Trull, Sloth Director of TSI This may seem like a strange article to appear in the TSI Quepolandia slot, but this month we have teamed up with local SINAC officer,
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¡Happy New 70 Verbs! ¡Happy New Flashcards! Parte IX ¡Hola amigos! How did you do filling the previous seven verbs? Remember to check your answer on thins link: http://www.oscostarica.com/printable-spanish-flashcards/ This month there are seven new verbs. Fill the boxes with the conjugations of the verbs in present tense… Remember that
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