Archive for March 10th, 2008
Monday, March 10th, 2008
The newest release from the organizers of the Imperial Festival 2008 confirmed that Babasonicos, Seal, Zoé and Café Tacvba will be playing at the two-day event on April 19 and 20. They join Duran Duran, Incubus, the Smashing Pumpkins and Enrique Iglesias.
This all-star international lineup is brought to you by the organizers of the event, La Cervezeria, brewers of Costa Rica’s favorite beer Imperial, and distributor of Heineken and Imperial to the country.
Tickets for the two days are being sold separately, starting at $20 per day up to $60 for VIP. The organizers claim that more than half of the 22,000 available tickets have already been purchased, so get your tickets soon! They are available online at specialticket.net.
On Saturday, the concert will open with Mexican group Café Tacuba, followed by Costa Ricans LePop, Argentinians Babasonicos, Incubus and Smashing Pumpkins.
Sunday night will see Mexican alternative rock group Zoé, followed by Costa Ricans Porpartes, british singer Seal, Enrique Iglesias and Duran Duran.
The marketing manager of the Cervecería explained that they are trying to appeal to all music fans with a diverse lineup ranging from pop to alternative rock. However, some fans think that the concert should remain principally a rock event and have started a petition to remove Enrique Iglesias from the lineup.
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Monday, March 10th, 2008
Costa Rica’s changing demographics are demanding higher quality goods and services. Among these is the basic food we eat and many Ticos are starting to do what they can to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Most Ticos buy their fruits and vegetables at the local grocery store and this has obvious benefits like convenience, strict quality control standards, sanitary regulations, a safe environment, etc. For those looking for a little something extra, there are alternative places to buy your produce. One such option is to buy local.
‘La Feria’
La Feria del Agricultor is Costa Rica’s version of a Farmer’s Market. Just about every small town has one and it’s usually held on Saturday or Sunday. Most Ferias are held close to the town center or on one of the side streets that runs along the local church or soccer field. The Feria is an open-air market where you can find all sorts of fresh produce and sometimes you even buy directly from the farmer who harvested it that same day. Be sure to shop around as prices for the same product could vary significantly from one stand to the next. Negotiating a lower price, or haggling, is acceptable and is often a fun part of the experience. Some Ferias enhance the already lively atmosphere and take it to another level by having live marimba music or offering traditional breakfast foods you can eat as you walk.
Even though Ferias start very early in the morning, you’ll probably only find a few people at 5 am, but things can quickly get busy. If you’re going primarily for the shopping, be there early (6-ish) to get your pick from the day’s selection. If you’re going mainly for the fun of it, 9-10 am is probably the best as it’s still not too early (for those who like to sleep in a bit) and it’s not so late that the noon sun scorches your skin.
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Monday, March 10th, 2008
Costa Rica will hook up with a third undersea international data cable in July, said the Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad.
The cable will be by Global Crossing, and it will be in the Pacific. The country now is connected to the world with two undersea cables, the Maya 1 and the Arcos, and both are in the Caribbean.
The cable will come ashore at Esterillos de Parrita, Puntarenas, and a facility is being constructed there. From that point the cable will be connected
to the nation’s data distribution system that carries, among other signals, international Internet. The telecommunications monopoly said it was investing $30 million in the project, which was described as being on time. When the company announced the project in May 2006, it said the cable would be hooked up by late 2007.
The U.S.-based Global Crossing has an undersea cable that runs from Panamá to Los Angeles.
The increased bandwidth provided by the additional cable is critical to the Internet development of the country for voice-over-Internet telephone calls and Internet television and teleconferencing, and the telecommunications monopoly said that the addition of the Pacific cable would increase the nation’s competitivity.
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