Lasers lead the way to dentistry without hated drill

August 17, 2009
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For most people, going to the dentist is reason alone to have nightmares for several nights before sitting on that dreadful chair and getting tortured by the infamous chilling drill. Having a traumatic experience at the dentist has almost become a rite of passage during childhood for thousands of people. Fortunately, technology is now transforming [...]

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Frequently that beautiful charmer is really a witch

August 3, 2009
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It is not news that Costa Rica is a sex destination, famous for legal prostitution and escorts virtually waiting for Gringos at the airport. Many foreigners who want to have a wild vacation choose this country specifically for that reason. There are Web sites that advertise sex tourism just like any other type of tourism. [...]

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Culture magnifies impact of pesky pets on neighbors

July 20, 2009
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Among the myriad of problems one can find when moving to Costa Rica, there is one that takes longer to notice but it is no less serious: pets. Ticos consider and handle pets in a totally different way than Americans and not at all better. Pets are considered an optional responsibility by Tico pet owners. [...]

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There are some advantages to making a will here

July 6, 2009
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Too many people put off doing their will and succession plans. Here is another reminder to do so, but more importantly, some tips to save money and make you more secure if you live in Costa Rica. A last will and testament means making life easier for the left behind. This priceless document can also [...]

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Gender inequalities in family laws are rampant

June 22, 2009
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The inequities in Costa Rica’s family laws are in large part the fault of men. This is especially true in cases of domestic violence where men now have little or no rights. Women are now in control in this country, and they know it. Some find expeditious ways of making their male companions suffer. Cases [...]

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Specter of transparency stalks expat bank accounts

June 8, 2009
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The transparency phantom stalking clients back in 2005 was not as obvious as he is today. Now, Costa Rica is on its knees in front of the world, pleading for forgiveness for its tax haven practices and wanting to change. The country seeks to send a strong signal to the world it has done so. [...]

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Costa Rica simply is not a foreign worker’s paradise

May 25, 2009
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Costa Rica is labeled a paradise by many sources on the Internet: by visitors who describe their great trips in online blogs, by travel websites trying to entice tourists to visit and websites offering general information about Costa Rica’s nature, history, culture, and the like. Too many — especially young people — take the bait [...]

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