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By Andrew Kasper and David Boddiger  | The Tico Times

Many teak clients involved with Tropical American Tree Farms are unhappy about their investments. Now the death of company founder leaves them in the dark.

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Paul Watson

The arrest in Germany last weekend of marine conservationist Paul Watson, of the Sea Shepperd organization, has outraged environmentalists around the world. Watson faces charges of attempted shipwrecking stemming from a 2002 incident off the Guatemalan coast.

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Warner Rojas

Warner Rojas is waiting for a window of good weather to make a summit attempt on Saturday.

By Fernando Quirós  | The Tico Times
Route 1856

Officials said government agencies raided so far are under suspicion of corruption involving public monies.

Business

By Matt Levin  | The Tico Times
Chicken

Humane Society International launches a program in Costa Rica to convince restaurant and store owners to better market eggs produced from free-range chickens. But consumers still need education, the head of the program says.

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Coffee

The competition evaluated 96 coffee entries.

By Tico Times

The franchisee also won a contract to do business in the food court at Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José.

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License Plates

National Registry authorities have not announced official dates.

By Tico Times

Country on alert until Friday morning.

By Tico Times

Chinchilla will meet with the agency that listed Costa Rica as a “tax haven” in 2009.

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By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
9N Cigar Shop

Businesses hope Costa Rica's new anti-smoking law won't affect their operations.

By Shawn Larkin  | Special to The Tico Times
Underwater Scooter

The latest generation of underwater propulsion crafts has made its way to Costa Rica, and guess who brought it here.

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Isla Chira 1

Will responsible fishing areas help save depleted fisheries?

Region

By AFP

Angry residents burned down government offices.

Carlos Fuentes

He will be remembered as one of the most influential Latin American novelists of all time. Mexico's Carlos Fuentes died on Tuesday at 83. Hundreds of fans and friends bade farewell in a ceremonious Wednesday.

By Tico Times
Hammerhead sharks

Representatives from 175 countries will vote the proposal next year in Thailand.

Health

By Tico Times
Blood

The National Blood Bank is open from Monday through Saturday.

By Tico Times

Save the Children’s “State of the World's Mothers” report ranks Costa Rica 13th on list of less-developed countries.

By Tico Times

Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer type among women in Costa Rica.

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By Andrew Kasper  | akasper@ticotimes.net
Gerald

More than 40 years ago, Gerald Brown made sweeping changes to the Costa Rican National Symphony Orchestra. In an exclusive interview with The Tico Times, he told us why.

By Ashley Harrell  | aharrell@ticotimes.net
Four Seasons Tennis Court

It's the only grass tennis court in the Four Seasons chain, and it may be the only in all of Costa Rica.

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CLOWN

Calendar from the May 18-24 edition: International Museum Day, a National Symphony Orchestra Performance, American football, Mandrágora Circo, “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs,” art exhibitions, hikes, music and much, much more.

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An oasis away from city bustle and noise, Alquimia serves an eclectic mix of healthful dishes com...

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Gerald

More than 40 years ago, Gerald Brown made sweeping changes to the Costa Rican National Symphony O...

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Atlanta developer Hg Patillo bought a 4,500-acre farm in 1973; now it's an eco-friendly and luxur...

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Fishing Todd

A new satellite technology will help track, count and conserve billfish.