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Paul Watson prepares defense in Costa Rica

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Marine conservationist faces a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.

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Brigitte Bardot

Bardot has campaigned in several animal-rights causes.

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Passport processing will also be available next year.

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Coffee

The competition evaluated 96 coffee entries

Business

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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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Laura Chinchilla

President Chinchilla: Investment helps push Costa Rica “further down the path of innovation.”

By Clayton R. Norman  | The Tico Times
Starbucks

Bella Vista coffee selected by international coffee giant

Around Costa Rica

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Carlos Santamaría and Pablo Sobrado

President Laura Chinchilla delivered the Science and Technology Awards 2011 Monday night. A second ceremony awarded dozens of Costa Ricans for contributing to national culture.

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Paul Watson

Charges, from Costa Rica, stem from 2002 incident on the high seas.

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Agents raid the National Roadway Council, the National Emergency Commission and six private homes.

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Will responsible fishing areas help save depleted fisheries?

By Matt Levin  | The Tico Times
Festival Imperial

The man behind the fest discussed with The Tico Times the festival’s achievements, reactions from the artists who played and the challenges of pulling off a Festival Imperial next year.

By Julie Godfrey  | Special to The Tico Times

NUTRITION IN THE NEWS: In light of a proposed tax on sugar, columnist Julie Godfrey advises on how to monitor your intake.

Region

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Hammerhead sharks

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

By Tim Rogers  | Special to The Tico Times
CAFTA in Nicaragua

When the Central America-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was first proposed, Nicaragua's Sandinistas called it a "Yankee" trick to economically dominate the region. Since then, Nicaragua has outperformed other countries in economic growth under the agreement.

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Manuel Noriega, Panama dictator

Ex-general was brought back to Panama in December

Health

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Blood

The National Blood Bank is open from Monday through Saturday.

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

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

Weekend

By Dorothy MacKinnon  | Special to The Tico Times
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A new spot for birdwatching and photography has become a National Geographic Expeditions destination.

By Dorothy MacKinnon  | Special to The Tico Times
Bimbo Art

Two longtime friends have a joint exhibit at the Children's Museum in the National Gallery that celebrates the sacredness of the mundane.

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Mundano Sacrado

Calendar from the May 11-17 edition: Expotur, Danzatón, Enamorate de tu ciudad, art shows, concerts, hikes, sporting events and much, much more.

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Weekend

Restaurants

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

Arts & Leisure

 Fire station’s miniature museum

AROUND COSTA RICA: The Atenas fire station has a nifty little secret.

Travel

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Eco-luxury and wildlife encounters abound at this remote jungle escape.

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Fishing Todd

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