Archive for October 10th, 2008
Friday, October 10th, 2008
Amazon, the well-known international online store, will begin operations in Costa Rica during November 2008. The highly anticipated opening will bring approximately seven hundred jobs to the Heredia region. Nearly every product used by consumers around the globe can be purchased through Amazon (www.amazon.com). Amazon delivers products to two hundred countries and serves millions of customers every year. Categories of goods sold on Amazon include books, magazines, music, apparel and accessories, shoes, groceries, sports equipment, electronics, toys, and tools. (more…)
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Friday, October 10th, 2008
Russian forward Rod Dyachenko scored the equalizer in injury time Thursday to give America’s D.C. United a 2-2 draw with Saprissa of Costa Rica and its first point in the CONCACAF Champions League.
Liberian-born striker Francis Doe opened the scoring for the Americans after six minutes, taking advantage of an error by Alexander Robhinson that left the ball at his feet.
Alejandro Alpizar’s header evened the score in the 79th minute and Cesar Elizondo put the hosts ahead in the 85th.
United, at the bottom of Group A, next faces Cruz Azul of Mexico. Saprissa will meet Marathon of Honduras.
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Friday, October 10th, 2008
Climate change may soon make the tropics too hot for many native species, which will be forced to head for higher ground to escape the heat, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
The study suggests climate change is not only threatening polar bears and other cold-loving species. It is putting heat-loving species at risk as well. (more…)
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Friday, October 10th, 2008
The success of the PokerStars Latin American Poker Tour last season has prompted a return engagement this year. The Tour will begin on November third in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Last season, some of the top names in poker played in the Tour and this season does not plan to be any different. Several top players from Team PokerStars are expected to participate in the events.
“PokerStars LAPT Season One was defined by ground breaking debut success. Season Two will be defined by growth and expansion as we fully spread the tour across Latin America,” said Glenn Cademartori, President of the LAPT.
The tours success coincides with the still growing popularity of the game of poker around the world. Many new players have joined in on the game, and many more are just learning how to play. All the publicity on television has created a domino effect around the world.
“We were so overwhelmed with the success of LAPT Season One, that we wanted to come back with Season Two straight away, moving it into the high season for Latin America tourism,” said Cademartori.
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Friday, October 10th, 2008
Mexico, the United States and Costa Rica can move a step closer to the 2010 World Cup finals in CONCACAF third round qualifiers this weekend.
The three teams have perfect records so far with three straight wins, putting them in a strong position to advance to the fourth and final round where three automatic spots for the finals in South Africa will be up for grabs.
In Group 1, the Americans need a win against visiting Cuba to progress regardless of what happens in the Guatemala versus Trinidad and Tobago match. (more…)
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