By Sandy Franz PAWS Clinic on September 25 castrated 28 more animals in Quepos. So, to add to the calculations of the Animal & Home Society, we have eliminated potentially 5,880,000 more cats and 644,000 more dogs. Another small step for “animal kind”. Thank you to the volunteers and Dr.
Read MoreThere’s a new guidebook in the works by local nonfiction author Evelyn Gallardo, best known for her book, Among the Orangutans, which was set in the exotic location of Borneo. Evelyn’s new book will be set in another exotic location but this time much closer to home. The working title
Read MoreSpanish Sucks By Os Yes, I have found myself saying it, saying that Spanish sucks; even in my lessons when I noticed how many action words (verbos) and different endings (conjugaciones) we need to know to make it perfect. But this column is not about perfection it is not about
Read MoreBy Matt Casseday We live in a sort of throwback time here. Things taken for granted in the “developed” world–uninterrupted electricity, watching your favorite team play online, well-lit thoroughfares, mandatory high school education—are still considered a luxury—at least to those living in rural Costa Rica. Recently I was driving from
Read MoreThese Horoscopes are meant to be fun and enjoyed. They should not be taken too seriously. SCORPIO – October 23-November 21 A hive of naked mole rats will move in with you today. You will find that they are relatively tidy creatures, but that its a trifle difficult to explain
Read MoreBienvenidos/Welcome to our slightly soggy Paradise….rain- that necessary evil/good for the rainforest has been paying us a visit, but soon will be moving on – as we try to enjoy the cooler weather and hope that it won’t wash out your vacation or cause any damage to the area or
Read MoreBy Jim Parisi Putumayo Music recently took a step away from its customary formula of regional and stylistic compilation albums to give us a tribute to the music of one man, the great reggae progenitor Bob Marley. Few people have made the kind of lasting, universal impact that Bob Marley
Read MoreSwimming pools are fun for everyone but you need to be aware of entrapment dangers! Avoid Entrapment! Always Follow These Important Rules Never play or swim near drains or suction fittings. If a cover is not compliant, or is loose or broken, your body or hair may be trapped causing permanent injury
Read MoreBy Mark Goldstein The wettest part of the rainy season is upon us now, and I thought it would be good to focus on cleansing. Even though it can get quite muddy during our rainy season, this time of year does serve a purpose to both cleanse and feed our environment.
Read MoreThe recession has hit everybody really hard… My neighbour got a pre-declined credit card in the mail. Wives are having sex with their husbands because they can’t afford batteries. CEO’s are now playing miniature golf. Exxon-Mobil laid off 25 Congressmen. A stripper was killed when her audience showered her with
Read MoreLos diminutivos son sufijos que disminuyen el significado de una palabra o describen algo pequeño. Un sufijo es una raíz que se pone al final de una palabra. Existen muchos tipos de diminutivos en español; el más común es ito, ita. Usualmente se usa este sufijo cuando la base de
Read MoreBy Sandy Franz PAWS Clinic on July 25, castrated 40 more animals in Quepos. So to add to the calculations of the Animal & Home Society, we have eliminated potentially 8,400,000 more stray cats and 1,340,000 more dogs. A small amount goes a long way! The PAWS mobile unit is
Read MoreA short story By Volunteer Kevin Ellenburg The Petersons were very excited. They were going to Costa Rica! They had heard lots of fantastic things about the country, and they couldn’t wait to see the monkeys. “I wonder if they like bananas”, said Tommy, the youngest of the Petersons. “Of
Read MoreBy Bill Dwyer In last month’s column I referred to Vichyssoise as originating in France. Turns out I was mistaken. While researching for this month’s column I found out that, according to no less an authority than Julia Child, this delicious soup is “an American invention” – but one she
Read MoreBy Jack Ewing Equinox is a Latin word meaning “equal night.” Twice each year, when the sun shines directly over the equator, day and night are the same length all over the globe. These two dates are called the March equinox and the September equinox. The March equinox, which marks
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