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For the previous couple of a long time, the best portion of the New York Film Festival for anyone not in New York has been viewing Jamie Stuart's essay-ish shorts the very first of this year's round has just gone up at .........
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I’ve Finally Found Some More Airport Friendly Clothing
If you are like me, one particular of the issues that you dislike the most about air travel is the security screening process.
It is without a doubt a necessary evil.
I just noticed the exceptional Discovery Channel program about United Flight 93. "The Flight that Fought Back"
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Until recently, I had only recommended two noise cancelling headphones: The Bose Quiet Comfort® headphone (sold for $ 300 everywhere- no discounts), and the much less expensive, but impressive Plane Quiet® noise cancelling headphones.
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FORMER PRESIDENT OF COSTA RICA SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS
The former President of Costa Rica, Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Echeverría, was sentenced to five years in prison for aggravated corruption and instigator in the case of the ICE (publicTelecom of Costa Rica)-Alcatel, and a 12-year disqualification from exercising public office.
After hearing the reading of the judgement the ex president exclaimed that there will be an appeal, although no one was surprised by the verdict. Rodriguez has also been banned from leaving Costa Rican soil until the court decidion is firm. The Tribubal in Goicoechea, San Jose, gave its verdict last Wednesday; eight other defendants were convicted with the ex president.
In 2009, another ex-president of Costa Rica, Rafael Ángel Calderón Fournier was given 5 years for two offences of embezzlement in the case of the CCSS (Costa Rica Social Security) and Fischel.
The Public Ministry originally wanted Rodriguez to receive the maximum sentence of 7 years, however 3 of the judges opted for a lower sentence. Rodriguez is said to have acted as in instigator, demanding bribe for giving Alcatel a contract to intall 400,000 lines in 2001.
When he was first accused in 2004, he resigned from his position as Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Upon his returned to Costa Rica, he was immediately arrested and brought to the offices of the General Attorney.
Rodriguez is said to be pleased that the trial is over, whatever the sentence!
With one scandal after the other involving its former presidents, Costa Rica may not be so proud of its Pura Vida, yet, it is about time that these corruptions were exposed; it can only benefit the country, in the long range! One can only hope.
Manila Ups the Ante
Everyone knows Manila. Some people can probably even find it on a map. But not many people have been there. The capital of the Philippines is a densely populated, sometimes dangerous place. While there is lots to do, especially if you are interested in shopping and sightseeing, it seems like Manila's tourist industry lives in the shadows of other Southeast Asian cities. Many visitors who are coming to the Philippines see Manila as a stop-off point before they head to the beach or outer islands. .........
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More Details of the Fantastic New Solitude Noise Cancelling Headphones ®
In yesterday’s entry, I described the excellent new noise cancelling headphone that performs nearly as effectively as the Bose® , nevertheless fees $ 100 significantly less.
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TOUR OF CASA AMARILLA DE COSTA RICA
In the center
of San Jose, in front of the Parque Espana, stands the Yellow House, or Casa Amarilla, that you will have noticed because it is bright yellow and impossible to miss!
This elegant property, as it surely was before it became bright yellow, never served as a private residence; it used to house the Corte de Justicia Centroamericana in the 1900, under the guidance of Andrew Carnegie. Originally known as the Palace of Peace of Central America, it soon became known as the Yellow House due to its exterior color.
A Central American court could never exist and so it became the presidential house in 1920, then the foreign ministry and the site of the legislature. The government has used now and again as its main office when theirs had suffered damages due to earthquakes.
In 1963, it got a face lift, and made even more elegant and in 1976 it was declared a National Monument.
It may be absolutely impossible not to notice of the yellow house while walking in San Jose, however very few have seen the interior of Casa Amarilla. Those interested have the opportunity can do just that; this Saturday, as part of the Enamorate de la Ciudad program (Fall in love with the city), the Casa Amarilla, home of the Foreign Ministry, presents a guided tour of the residence. Most of the action of the day will take part across from the house in Parque Espana, with yoga, music, face painting, food and more. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Youth, this is part of the celebration that marks the end of the summer as May usually means that the beginning of the rainy season has arrived. The guided tours will also include the Jade Museum with its pre-colombian potteries and gold, and the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.
The Parque Morazan will also take part in the Festivities in the Templo de Musica, starting at 11am. The program features the Orquestra del Sistema Nacional de la Musica de Desamparados, and the Banda de Conciertos de Heredia. Next will perform the Circo Fantastico, the flamboyant Ballet Folclorico de Nayuribe, breakdancing and the Ensamble Cultural of the Caja.
Near Parque de la Paz there will be urban sports, followed by the local hip-hop raock and pop band Los Govinda.
As a grand final, an awesome percussion session where everyone is invited to join in, providing they bring their own instruments.
The falling in love with the city theme is another well needed effort to promote the city of San Jose. While the surroundings of the Yellow house, including Barrio Amon, Arranjuez and Ottoya are so beautiful, the rest of the city has little to offer as far as architectural interest is concerned. Some “barrios”are indeed nothing to be proud of, seemingly abandoned, dirty and seedy. There is much to be done, yet, to improve San Jose! Over the years, we have seen some improvement; the Avenida Central that is now a pedestrian street only. The Plaza de la Cultura was remodeled a few years ago. There is still so much work to be done. The safety of the town also plays a big part, as today, many tourists avoid the city for fear of being robbed, and the police is scarce!
Tomorrow however promises to be a fun and interesting day, and a glimpse at the interior of the Casa Amarilla is sure to bring a good crowd!
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