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- Jul 9, 2020
How many BUGS do you have living inside your Computer?
Most of the times we don't notice them until they get fried in our
Logic Board or Mother Board... as many of my clients... Contact me if you want to prevent this situation. I'm going to be "opening for free visual diagnose" MacBook, MacBook
Air and MacBook Pro: + next Thursday the 22nd at Colibri's Corner at Feria del Agricultor
San Isidro General. + next Tuesday the 27th at Feria Organica de Tinamastes Be ahead your BUGS! If you have any problem with your Apple Macintosh
Pura Vida Connections
- Jul 9, 2020
From a Distance
Interesting how there are no borders visible ... We are joining Reba McIntire ... Pray for Peace Garage Sale in Uvita this weekend ... check Events page Magnesium Oil is an amazing, healing oil ... please check this link to see the many benefits. Available now at Colibri's Corner. Child seats and carriers mandatory now in Costa Rica Published in Prensa Libre Following the traffic death of an infant Sunday, traffic police director Mario Calderón reminds parents of CR’s strict
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- Jul 9, 2020
So Happy to Say "Adios" to 2015 from the Glorious Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Sara Marhenke ... Toucan on Papayas One last Vine before we greet 2016. Holiday and New Year's Blessings to all. This year has seen our Community grow with new ferias, wonderful families settling here, and lots of cultural additions. The PZ feria this week is Tuesday & Wednesday, December 29th & 30th ... then next week back to Thursdays & Fridays. If you are interested in buying or selling properties ... please check out our new look here. We've had a few sales off our webpag
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- Jul 9, 2020
February means Divine Sunsets in our Southern Zone of Costa Rica
by Joschua Hohenbrink at Finca La Puebla Organic Farm Definitely check out the Events page ... we are rockin' here in the Southern Zone of this wonderful country. And remember to avoid touching the cute furry caterpillars here ... heard 3 stories in the last week of those who came in contact with them. BIG LONG OUCH. There is currently a humongous international campaign attempting to link the Zika virus (same mosquito as Dengue) to babies being born with microcephaly (small &
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- Jul 9, 2020
Seems like Summer has Graced our Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Hope everyone is enjoying the sunny days and amazing sunsets we've been having. As in most places, near & far, we need to be super smart & keep ourselves & our belongings safe. This weekend saw an increase of robberies ... so please remember to 'trust in God and tie your horses.' We have many, many wonderful activities happening ... please check our Events page to see what you would enjoy. Want to give another shout out for the great coffee and treats at KapiBlu ... it's on t
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- Jul 9, 2020
Medicines From The Edge A Tropical Herbal Convergence
For a third year now, this extraordinary gathering will take place in the magnificent foothills of the Arenal Volcano, on the Caribbean Slope of Costa Rica. It will take place from March the 3th to the 6th and it will bring together herbalists, doctors, grandmothers, academics and all enthusiasts of the ‘earth medicine’ from all over Costa Rica and abroad. The intention is to create bridges for the medicine knowledge and experiences to flow and reach out to all of those gath
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- Jul 9, 2020
Loving the Aquarian Age in our Blessed Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Close up of Bark Art of a young Kapok Tree by Sally Rose Dolak Surely hope everyone is enjoying our fabulous weather these days. And one more time, let's remember to shake, shake, shake out any bed linens, clothes, towels etc. There's a new Happy Feet schedule & location ... check our Events page. We are so fortunate to have Heather bringing these wonderful dance classes here. Selling 100% organic grass fed beef bones for stock $5.00 a pound, 100% organic grass fed beef ribs
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- Jul 9, 2020
Blood Bank & Hair Donation Day Coming Up
Sunday, January 19th will be the 6th Annual National Blood Bank from 7am in the Auditorium at the Complejo Cultural in downtown San Isidro. The blood banks are in serious need of donations and this is a wonderful way to contribute to the community. One of our own beloved friends, Scott Domanic, is currently in need of blood donations and other help. Click the link for the Scott and Allison Domanic Emergency Fund. Same day, same time, will be the third year for Hair Donations
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- Jul 9, 2020
Southern Costa Rica Looks up to Heaven to see David Bowie
Eternal gratitude to David Bowie ... last photo of him, taken on his 69th birthday, January 8, 2016 by his wife, Iman, after releasing his 28th Studio Album that day. He left this Earth on January 10th, after battling liver cancer. He invited us to “Look up here, I’m in heaven...” Here he is with Annie Lennox, Under Pressure. Remember, Live Music from 1 - 3:30 Thursdays at Kapi Blu ... or stop in for the best coffee / cappuchinos / expressos in Costa Rica anytime. Selling 10
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- Jul 9, 2020
Enjoy the Warmth of the Southern Zone of Costa Rica
This beautiful Hibiscus is by our very own, and very lovely, Beth Sylver Southern Costa Rica Voted The Most Romantic Travel Destination Gasoline prices due to take sharp drop ... that will be a relief! Chirripó reservations can be made online starting in May Chirripó National Park phone line will take reservations for April-May-June, with online reservations to climb Costa Rica's tallest mountain coming in May. First week of March, we will have "Democrats Abroad" here at Coli
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- Jul 9, 2020
So much to be grateful for in our Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Fire Throated Hummingbird
Welcome New Community Members ... so happy to see so many newcomers to our blessed area. Tonite, Wednesday, November 25th, will embrace a Full Moon, bringing so much more to be grateful for in this holiday season. For any of your want a 'traditional' Thanksgiving Meal ... we have 3 great options here in PZ central ... please check our Events page for details: Kapiblu Bazookas Mangostan Just recently, I was introduced to a new Coffee House / Restau
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- Jul 9, 2020
Feeling & Sharing Loving, Healing, Energy in our Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Resplendent Quetzal ... Noel Ureña ... San Gerardo de Dota Welcoming lots of new Community Members this week as the Green Season gets closer. Another sad loss ... beloved husband of Joyce Weisel, Chan Weisel of Uvita passed away this week. Our hearts are with the many who loved him. I had an amazing & rare experience this week ... I called Ronny the Repairman on Sunday about my smoking & broken washing machine. He said he would be at my house at 8am Monday (a holiday) and a
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- Jul 9, 2020
Exciting happenings in our beautiful Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Remember, next week is Semana Santa and the PZ feria will be Tuesday and Wednesday, March 22nd and 23rd. Please remember to update us with your ads ... if you have any running, please check them out to see if all is just right. Wanted to introduce and thank an amazing organization here ... I Rescue. Please check out their website here and their introductory video here. Enter for a chance to win a 6 Day, 5 Night trip for two to Costa Rica!! No gimmicks...just an awesome trip f
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- Jul 9, 2020
Register Now To This Year's Gathering
A reminder to register by March 10th for the 10th Annual Women's Equinox Gathering at Finca Amrta from March 18th-21st. You must also pre-register for the one day event on the 20th. We won't be accepting walk-ins this year, so please register on time if you plan to attend! Don't miss this opportunity to nurture and replenish yourselves while creating deep and lasting connections with other women in our community. Children are welcome! For more info. please see Events page or
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- Jul 9, 2020
Full Moon Rising on Friday in our Amazing Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Hummer by Felix Leon ATTENTION U.S. CITIZENS LIVING IN OR NEAR PEREZ ZELEDON The U.S. Embassy is holding a Consular Outreach Event for the first time in PZ on Monday, April 25, 2016, 12:30-4PM, at the Best Western Hotel Zima, in San Isidro de El General. Embassy staff will be available to assist you with Passport Renewals, Notarial Services, Social Security card replacements, voter information, and other valuable services and information for American Citizens living in CR. A
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- Jul 9, 2020
Honoring Nancy
Our Community and far beyond is mourning the tragic death this week of an unforgettable, strong, funny, loving, faith filled, giving woman, Nancy Swift Stallard Kruel of Platanillo. The beloved wife of James & co-creator of Finca Alta Gracia, she was an inspiration to many, best friend to goats, dogs, chickens, humans and her Church. Her loss is enormous as was her huge heart, and she will be missed wide and far. God bless her soul. We will be celebrating her life on April 10
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- Jul 9, 2020
Democratic Global Presidential Primary
This week Democrats Abroad Costa Rica is hosting 5 Democratic GLOBAL Presidential Primary Polling Stations around Costa Rica plus Non-Partisan Voter Registration Democrats Abroad Costa Rica is hosting 5 Democratic GLOBAL Presidential PRIMARY POLLING STATIONS - plus - they will also help people of ANY party affiliation to register to vote as well as Absentee Voting (CRUCIAL for voting the congress): • ESCAZU - Tuesday - March 1 - 11am - 3pm - Casa LTG (the Little Theatre Group
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- Jul 9, 2020
Blessing the Afternoon Rain in our Now Wet Southern Costa Rica
Please remember everyone with ads to please let us know when you no longer need them ... we do our best to keep the website up to date! A multitasking garden: setting up aquaponics at home by our own Ed Bernhardt of the New Dawn Center A Change in Corporate Tax Law in Costa Rica Proponents want to expand medical use of marijuana Transitos Cannot Fine You Not Having Your Driver’s License On You Best weather report I have found (thanks Casey Bahr) Costa Rica Among The Safest Pl
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- Jul 9, 2020
Mellow Times in March in our Southern Zone of Costa Rica
Soul Mates by our own, Jan Hart www.JanHart.com It's lovely feeling the seasons change here ... as we meander toward the Green Season. Public sector employees to have all Holy Week off Semana Santa is coming soon ... the PZ feria will be open on Tuesday & Wednesday, March 22nd & 23rd this year and please note all the closures around the country. A reminder to register by March 10th for the 10th Annual Women's Equinox Gathering at Finca Amrta from March 18th-21st. You must al
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- Jul 9, 2020
Dancing for Happy in our Awesome Southern Zone of Costa Rica
It's a great idea to disconnect all electronics during these wild lightning and thunder storms we are enjoying this Rainy Season ... stories of fried appliances are not much fun. (Haven't confirmed lately ... but ICE used to cover appliances burned during storms if you reported it within 10 daysand had all receipts ... let me know if anyone has discussed this with ICE lately). Also about ICE .. it's useful to know that rates are much lower between 8pm and 6am (less than half