We are in the full swing of this year's Leonid / Perseid Meteor Shower ... should be visible and peaking tonite, luckily with an almost new moon, our visibility could be excellent. Click here to read more about it.
With much sadness, last week we learned that Don Mario Maffioli, passed away during a meeting at the San Isidro Feria on Monday, August 3rd. An amazing and brilliant man, he was a true asset to our feria and to all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy to his beautiful wife Xinia, and all who loved him.
Mario Maffioli
Does anyone know where to get organic cotton here? Let me know at the feria, or send a note tocotton@puravidaconnections.com.
Wonderful article here by our own Jennifer Smith, HOW A COSTA RICAN CATTLE FARMER TAUGHT ME A LESSON ABOUT COMPASSION, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND STOPPING DEFORESTATION.
Paraplegic Surfer Ripping the waves in Dominical Executive decree should end traffic jams caused by minor accidents
The third trial of Ann Patton Bender on the death of her husband is now under way in the PZ Courthouse ... click here. Click here for earlier coverage and links we reported. May justice prevail.
RAW CHEF JOB OPENING in COSTA RICA My friend, student, spectacular chef and owner of the Waterfall Villas Spa in Baru, Fateh Bolivar, is looking for a full-time chef to start in November through May, possibly longer. Her yoga resort/spa is mainly raw vegan, she'll freely teach recipes and techniques. Pay is $4/hour, includes insurance, Alguinaldo, and transportation to work. She will help find an affordable apartment nearby. Eat healthy and organic, increase your skills immensely, and show your talent.
For the best and most low fat raw vegan recipes with whole food solutions, visit Colibri's Corner booth at the Feria in San Isidro, and ask for the book TO LIVE FOR!
Chef Eric Rivkin www.vivalaraw.org emrivkin@gmail.com
Mother's Day is this Saturday and there will be a feria in central park to celebrate it with lots of local businesses participating, including our good friends at Urban Farm Restaurant. (see events page for details)
Just got a new shipment including Fluoride Free Toothpastes, lots of excellent Essential Oils like Lavender & Tea Tree & Oregano Oils, organic Vanilla Beans and organic Alfalfa Sprouts.