Vicki Skinner's Costa Rica Information & Photo Sites • PET & HOUSE SITTING Services • Tourism & FACEBOOK MARKETING • SAN JUAN DEL SUR, Nicaragua Info & Assistance+++ - JUNE 2013

Below are links to my
(Vicki Skinner - aka "THE Sarong Goddess")
various
Costa Rica and Nicaragua Information sites•blogs
and LOTS of other Costa Rica related Info and Photo Sites - places where I’m Gathering/Sharing Info and Photos and helping to Connect people!!!

LIVING LIFE IN COSTA RICA 

Information Blog
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com
30,000+ Page Views a Month and OFTEN towards the top of MANY Google Searches! 
A VERY HELPFUL Information Site on where to find things (often with English-speaking contacts), what’s happening, SPECIALS, news, thoughts, experiences+++!!
The focus is on actual DETAILS – to bring more EASE into YOUR Life!!

Have anything to SUBMIT?  Events, finds, YOUR experiences/stories, news, etc. to add?

 I'm now accepting Information Ads - inquire!



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I also lean towards sharing LOTS of information and pictures on
ESCAZU
where I’ve lived for 6-1/2 years and LOVE IT!!!
(trust me - Escazu is NOT NOT NOT just gringos!!  You CAN have a GREAT balance of gringo and Tico life with a huge variety of prices for accommodations and restaurants - IF you know where to look!!  There's something for EVERYONE in the various parts of Escazu!!)
CostaRicaEscazu.com


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PET • HOUSE SITTING Services
facebook.com/LovingYourPetHouseSitting
LovingYourPetHouseSitting.com
Loving Your Pet House Sitting is especially for owners that treat their pet like family – want them to receive a LOT of love and attention while they’re away like 2-10 Doggie/Kitty Massages a DAY, a warm Bath the day before you arrive, Daily Skype calls (so you can see/talk to your baby), even get to Sleep with me if they need to!

AVAILABILITY•OPEN:
June 13-August 20 and October 1, 2013
(I might be available after September 15 depending on the location)
(I have 2 things pending that will be firmed up this week for June 16-July 16)


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Tourism and FACEBOOK ASSISTANCE • MARKETING
TourismFacebookMarketing.com
Tourist Season is almost over and Costa Rica WILL be seeing LOTS LESS tourists numbers going down!  Will that bring you to your knees•be in Denial or just “visualize” them coming? 
Or will you be PRO-Active?  Step-UP to the plate?!?!
Jump on board before it’s too late???
Facebook IS THE place for FREE Marketing and promotion and I’m quite the Facebook Networker and have a VERY UNIQUE – MUCH more Detailed way of looking at Facebook•Marketing - so let me assist you in getting your point across and helping people find out about you and your area!

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I WILL SET UP YOUR VACATION PROPERTY
Do you have a new Vacation Rental Property or Hotel or one that could use some suggestions on how to stand out even more to the gringo clientele or help with marketing/promotions? 
I can also assist with end or beginning of the season Inventory, help create a Guest Book that has menus, lists of restaurants, tours, info they should know before they go and as many English-speaking contacts as we can find and lots more information!
IWillSetUpYourVacationProperty.com

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YOUR COSTA RICA CONNECTOR
I’m SLOWLY working on my new site
YourCostaRicaConnector.com 
Bookmark it and keep checking back as this is an UNLIMITED page and I’ll push it to it’s limits!!!!
My intention with it is in time to put most of what I can help Connect people with on it!!
It will include everything from Where to Find Things, How to Do things and LOTS more information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can even Connect you with Eastern/Holistic and Medical doctors and dentists and ALL sorts of other resources!!!!  Pretty much – whatever you desire – I can at least try to Connect you!


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NICARAGUA INFORMATION
WOW!!  Nicaragua is SOOOO MUCH CHEAPER than Panama and Costa Rica!!!

I recently returned from what was SUPPOSED to be a 1-2 night Visa Run (you do NOT NOT NOT NEED to be OUT of Costa Rica for 72 hours – PERIOD!!!) that turned into 6 weeks in San Juan del Sur!!!
I am SERIOUSLY considering dividing my time living in SJDS (basically in Rainy Season) and PART TIME in Costa Rica Pet and House Sitting  - OR  -  POSSIBLY even getting a little 2-3 bedroom home in SJDS and hosting ExPats doing Visa Runs (and offering HOT  showers, WiFi and clean for a reasonable price) and I made LOTS of contacts and I’ve started creating a Facebook page

and I’ve created the following Facebook site
facebook.com/SanJuanDelSurNI
and soon will be updating my SJDS Info Site
SanJuanDelSurNI.com
Plus have a HUGE Photo Site (getting organized soon)
SarongGoddess.com/Travel/SanJuanDelSurNI

HOW TO DO THE
Costa Rica-Nicaragua Border Crossings
CRNIBorderCrossing.com

ISLA OMETEPE
IslaOmetepeNI.com

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Wanna be FACEBOOK "Friends"?  "Friend" me!
facebook.com/VickiSkinner69

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Vicki Skinner  (aka THE Sarong Goddes)

CR #:    8-378-6679  •  U.S.#:  1-941-312-7569  •  Skype - VallartaVicki

LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

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For the MOST UPDATED version of this info, go to:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/05/VickisInfoSitesJune2013.html

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"Happiest People on Earth" 2013 study - What happened to Costa Rica?

HAPPIEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD 2013 Study!!
finance.yahoo.com/news/the-happiest-countries-in-the-world-165510616.html

What?  Costa Rica's not on the top 10??
I WONDER what happened???
(of course if they base it on the following criteria and people speaking HONESTLY about their lives, I could understand why:

Life Satisfaction (TRUTHFUL answers!)

SELF-Reported Good Health

Employees NOT Working Long Hours

Disposable Income

Life Expectancy

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July 21-Marathon•Maratón - Subway

Carrera SUBWAY

10k • 5k • 1k Ninos•Kids
REGLAMENTO • EDICIÓN  •  MARATHON • RACE 

Todos los detalles se pueden encontrar en • 

ALL the DETAILS can be found at
SubwayCostaRica.com/documentos/REGLAMENTO_I_ED_CARRERA_SUBWAY_K_FINAL.pdf

CUANDO•DATES

Domingo•Sunday • Julio•July 21, '13  -  7am

UBICACION•LOCATION:
Forum II 

Lindora (Pozos de Santa Ana)

VALOR•PRECIO:

10,000-c  •  Ninos 6,000-c

REGISTRO•REGISTER:
SubwayCostaRica.com/Registro.aspx

or at their restaurants in:
Alajuela Centro, Anonos, Avenida Escazú, Cartago, Curridabat, Escazú, Forum I, Forum II, Global Park, Guadalupe, Heredia, Intel, Intel 2, Jacó, Lagunilla, Liberia, LIndora, Multiflores, Paseo Colón, Perez Zeledón, Pinares, Plaza, Plaza Roble, Sabana, Tibás, Uruca, Yoses, Zapote.
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ESPRESSO MACHINE & GRINDER - Commercial•Professional Grade • Italian made • Used

ESPRESSO MACHINE

Heavy Duty Well-Built • Commercial • Professional Grade
Astoria Argenta 1 Group
Made in Italia so it's the REAL thing!!
Everywhere I read they said "Astoria's Espresso Machines are among the most reliable, durable, and beautiful espresso machines available."

Compact ckx Line Semiautomatic.  Semi-automatic espresso coffee machine with professional brewing group for continuous coffee brewing by thermosyphon circulation.
With solenoid valve and ON/OFF switch for determining the required coffee dose.
Boiler with automatic refill. - Possibility of direct connection to water mains or manual fill of the built-in water-tank.
Boiler temperature controlled by means of an adjustable thermostat.
Pressure gauge for monitoring of boiler pressure.
Button to command extraction of hot water directly from the heat exchanger.
Steam wand.
Security device to indicate lack of water in the tank.
Body of stainless steel and black ABS material.

Boiler Capacity: 2 quarts.

Water tank Capacity: 2 ¼ quarts.

Frame Construction: Galvanized Steel

Steam Wands: Stainless Steel

Sides, Rear Panels:  Stainless Steel

Voltage, Single Phase, 60 Cycle: 110V

Element Wattage: 1200 W

Amps Rating: 12 Amps

Electrical Cord Length: 6 ft.

Width: 13 in.  Depth: 17 in.  Height: 16 ¾ in
Shipping Weight: 53 lbs. 

PRICE:
Now JUST - $880 

(price new in the U.S. is around $2,280.  Reduced it to $1,400 but need the $$ hence the reduction in price)

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Used - La San Marco Goriza - SM90 - Commercial•Professional Grade
Espresso COFFEE GRINDER
 Made in Italia so the REAL thing!! 

CONDITION:
The grind adjustment will need to be re-calibrated to your liking but it's in very good working condition with just a few cosmetic scratches and paint wear to the base unit.   

PRICE:
$425


CONTACT:
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com  •  8-378-6679


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INTERPOL System now in service at Costa Ricas borders • Migración pone en práctica consulta de INTERPOL en puestos fronterizos

Since late April 2013, the Directorate General of Immigration implemented at all border posts, people query the system of the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol). Such consultation is achieved through the Electronic System Migratory Movement (Simmel) Migration will be linked directly with the database of Interpol in France.

The immigration officer using a query manually or electronically through   SIMMEL system,   you can access the query window and then select the search criteria and observe   all possible matches that exist in the system with the data of the person who are entering.

This consultation will allow the immigration officer see the full name, passport number and photograph of the person appearing in the query. All information will be available to officers is provided directly by the Interpol office in France.

In addition, this query can detect persons attempting to enter the country with a passport that was stolen anywhere in the world. The system will give sufficient information to the immigration inspector to it decides whether or not the person should be arrested.

The query system is agile and fast, and is performed in real time, ie at the time that the immigration officer has consulted the Interpol office in France can see that our country is being consulted the person who proposed system. In case the person trying to enter our country the authorities seek immediate efforts are made to proceed with the arrest.

This access also allows immigration officials to access information from the Interpol missing persons extremely important tool in the case of trafficking.
(translated via Translate.Google.com)


Desde finales del mes de abril anterior, la Dirección General de Migración y Extranjería puso en práctica en todos sus puestos fronterizos, la consulta de personas al sistema de la Organización Internacional de Policía Criminal   (Interpol). Dicha consulta se logra gracias a que el Sistema de Movimiento Migratorio Electrónico (SIMMEL) de Migración estará enlazado directamente con la base de datos de la Interpol en Francia.

El oficial de Migración mediante una consulta manual o electrónica por medio  del sistema de SIMMEL, podrá acceder a la ventana de consultas y de ahí seleccionar los criterios de búsqueda y observar todas las posibles coincidencias que existan en el sistema con los datos de la persona que está ingresando.

Esta consulta permitirá al oficial de Migración ver el nombre, apellido, número de pasaporte, así como la fotografía de la persona que aparece en la consulta. Toda la información que estará a disposición de los oficiales es suministrada directamente por la oficina de Interpol en Francia.

Además,  esta consulta permite detectar a aquellas personas que intenten ingresar al país con algún pasaporte que fue robado en cualquier parte del mundo. El sistema le dará la información suficiente al inspector migratorio para que este decida si  la persona debe o no ser detenida.

La consulta al sistema es de forma ágil y rápida, además que se realiza en tiempo real, es decir que en el momento que el oficial de Migración realice la consulta, la oficina de Interpol en Francia puede ver que en nuestro país se está consultando a la persona que el sistema propone. En caso que la persona que intenta ingresar a nuestro país sea la que las autoridades buscan, inmediatamente se realizan las gestiones para que se proceda con la detención.

Este acceso también permite a los funcionarios de Migración tener acceso a la información de la Interpol sobre personas desaparecidas, herramienta sumamente importante en el caso de trata de personas.

SOURCE:  facebook.com/notes/direcci%C3%B3n-general-de-migraci%C3%B3n-y-extranjer%C3%ADa-costa-rica/migraci%C3%B3n-pone-en-pr%C3%A1ctica-consulta-de-interpol-en-puestos-fronterizos/528619217194640

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"Share" this with anyone you know that may be considering entering Costa Rica that may not be "above board"!!
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/05/InterpolSystemAtCRBorders.html
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TOP 10 MOST WANTED MURDER SUSPECTS in Costa Rica - from the OIJ's (Organismo de Investigación Judicial - pronounced “O-E-ho-tah”) list (the FBI of Costa Rica)

Facebook.com/pages/Organismo-de-Investigaci%C3%B3n-Judicial/162025663834408
Poder-judicial.go.cr/oij

Sección de Homicidios: Solicita la colaboración de la ciudadanía para localizar a los diez sujetos mas buscados

Agentes del Organismo de Investigación Judicial (OIJ) destacados en la Sección de Homicidios, solicitan la colaboración de la ciudadanía para localizar a los diez sujetos mas buscados por los investigadores de esta sección.


Según el informe preliminar, todos los sujetos son requeridos para diferentes causas de investigación por varios casos de homicidio. Por lo que se le pide a la ciudadanía que de tener cualquier información del paradero de ellos se comunique al número 800-8000645 ó al correo electrónico cicooij@poder-judicial.go.cr del Centro de Información Confidencial.


Homicide Section: Request the cooperation of the public to locate the most sought 10 subjects

Agents of the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) featured in the Homicide Section, seek the cooperation of the public to locate the 10 subjects most sought by investigators of this section.


According to the preliminary report, all subjects are required to research different causes for several homicide cases. As he urges citizens to have any information on the whereabouts of them to communicate the number 

800-8000645  •  cicooij@poder-judicial.go.cr 

Confidential Information Centre.

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CASTRATION • SPAY & NEUTERING CLINICS in Costa Rica - June 2013

facebook.com/pages/ANPA-Costa-Rica/101774234247
ANPACostaRica.org

Here's a list of CASTRATION • SPAY & NEUTERING CLINICS around Costa Rica

JUNE 2013

sponsored by ANPA

 (la Asociación Nacional Protectora de Animales)

Paquera - Puntarenas

Cobano

Purral los Cuadros

Cartago - San Blas

Coronado

Alajuela

Desamperados - San Lorenzo

Ipis - la Facio

Desamperados -Los Guido

Linda Vista - Patarra

Palmares

Paracito - Moravia

Calle Fallas

Granadilla Norte

Limon - La Colina

Oreamuno - Cartago


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Do YOU know of any other 

CASTRATION • SPAY & NEUTERING CLINICS

around Costa Rica?

Please e- me the flier/details at
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com

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WOW! An Active EARTHQUAKE Weekend in Costa Rica - May 25-27

MONDAY - MAY 27, 2013:

3:41am - I'm seeing everything from - 5.5 • 5.6 • 5.7 • 6.0 to 6.4???? (either way it was a good size rumbling for being less than 100 miles from the epicenter!)
Fecha: 27 de mayo de 2013.  Hora: 3:41 am (Costa Rica).  Magnitud en escala de Richter: 5.7.  Epicentro: a 23-26.7 km al Sur/Este de Sixaola de Talamanca. Profundidad hipocentral: 18.7 km.  Origen: Fallamiento local.  Fuente: LIS.  Lat: 09.34.  Long: -82.75.  Prof: 35 km.  Caída de objetos en Sixaola y Térraba.

2:36am - 4.1

SISMO: FECHA: 2013-05-27 HORA: 02:36:03 MAG: 4.1 PROF: 32.0km LAT: 8.66 LON: -83.1 LOC: 2 km al Noroeste de KILOMETRO 24 de Golfito de Puntarenas // Localización preliminar, pendiente de revisión

SUNDAY - MAY 26, 2013:

11:21pm - 2.9
SISMO: FECHA: 2013-05-26 HORA: 23:21:24 MAG: 2.9 PROF: 11.0km LAT: 9.35 LON: -84.45 LOC: 18 km al Sur de BEJUCO de Parrita de Puntarenas // Localización preliminar, pendiente de revisión

1:09pm - 2.7
SISMO: FECHA: 2013-05-26 HORA: 13:09:40 MAG: 2.7 PROF: 16.0km LAT: 9.56 LON: -84.29 LOC: 1 km al Noreste de FINCA NICOYA de Parrita de Puntarenas // Localización preliminar, pendiente de revisión

SATURDAY - MAY 25, 2013:

8:32pm - 2.9
SISMO: FECHA: 2013-05-25 HORA: 20:32:48 MAG: 2.9 PROF: 5km LAT: 9.68 LON: -83.01 LOC: 2 km al Suroeste de FINCA 21 de Limon de Limon // Localización preliminar, pendiente de revisión

6:45pm - 3.1
SISMO: FECHA: 2013-05-25 HORA: 18:45:35 MAG: 3.1 PROF: 5km LAT: 8.75 LON: -83.7 LOC: 6 km al Noroeste de BOCA GANADO de Osa de Puntarenas // Localización preliminar, pendiente de revisión

11:23am - 3.2
SISMO: FECHA: 2013-05-25 HORA: 11:23:25 MAG: 3.2 PROF: 19.0km LAT: 11.03 LON: -86.1 LOC: 41 km al Oeste de JOBO de La Cruz de Guanacaste // Localización preliminar, pendiente de revisión

1:03am - 2.6
SISMO: FECHA: 2013-05-25 HORA: 01:03:23 MAG: 2.6 PROF: 22.0km LAT: 8.79 LON: -83.04 LOC: 4 km al Suroeste de SAN JUAN de Coto Brus de Puntarenas // Localización preliminar, pendiente de revisión

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Earthquakes are a GOOD REMINDER time to ALWAYS keep things backed up & charged - ESPECIALLY your cells & laptop batteries! & your Earthquake Kit packed & ready - just in case (& a few $$s at hand)


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Did YOU feel any of them?  Where were you located and what did it feel like?  Please "Comment" below and Share your story!


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BBQ - Where to find foods cooked over Fire • Barbecue • BBQ • B'Bque in Costa Rica - like BBQ Beef Brisket • BBQ Chicken • BBQ Pork Ribs • BBQ Pulled Pork • BBQ Brisket Sandwich • BBQ Sausage • BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich • BBQ Steak - things cooked over the fire!!!

Vicki's FAVORITE place I go when CRAVING anything Barbeque (AND with the BEST PRICE!!) is
ESQUINA ARGENTINA

in Centro Escazu
where I can get a FULL MEAL - REALLY Tasty Salad, your choice of Chicken, Pork, Ribs•Costillos or Steak on the bbq AND a natural drink (MY FAV is Cass!!)

PRICE:
UNDER 3,500-colones/$7!!

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BBQ - Where to find Barbecue•BBQ•B'Bque Food in Costa Rica - like BBQ Beef Brisket  •  BBQ Chicken  •  BBQ Pork Ribs  •  BBQ Pulled Pork  •  BBQ  Brisket Sandwich  •  BBQ Sausage  •  BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich  •  BBQ Steak - things cooked over the fire!!!

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May 25 - MONSANTO - Marchas a nivel mundial contra Monsanto, sus venenos y sus patentes - Costa Rica

facebook.com/events/172882789538703

facebook.com/notes/march-against-monsanto/organizar-tu-marcha/581809235170934

Marchas a nivel mundial contra 

MONSANTO

sus venenos y sus patentes. Costa Rica se suma.

CUANDO:
Sabado - Mayo 25, 2013  -  2pm


DONDE:

San Jose, Costa Rica  - Plaza de la Cultura

DISCLAIMER:
NOTE to NON-Costa Rica CITIZENS THINKING OF ATTENDING THIS:

I've been told that it's advised that NON-Citizens should NOT attend political marches and it COULD affect the status of your Residency if trouble occurs and you're busted.
With that said - I'm just sharing information/news since MANY people have contacted me to ask me where this is being held.  I am NOT endorsing, antagonizing the situation, etc. (aka I'm covering MY tush and am NOT attending of course)

(25 mayo 2pm, huele a lluvia, lleven paraguas y de paso aprovechen para colgarle unos cartelitos con cintas adhesivas.) 

(Se necesitan tilíches sonoros, músicos, teatreros, bailarines.)

¿Más de 300 marchas simultaneas en todo el mundo y Costa Rica no va a sumarse? Este es el país que más consume agrotóxicos en el mundo. Y nosotros tenemos la responsabilidad de proteger nuestras semillas, nuestra soberanpia y nuestra biodiversidad. 

Basta ya, esta guerra silenciosa contra la humanidad y la naturaleza cobra victimas cada día, aniquila especies, las abejas se están extinguiendo, millones de personas mueren de cáncer. ¿Cuanto más hay que aguantar? 

¡Fuera Monsanto! ¡Con que derecho patentan la vida y la sustituyen por sus nefastas creaciones! La vida no pertenece a nadie.

Aclaración:
Quien nos siga en esta iniciativa sepa es por la ecología, la salud y espero que en formas pacíficas. Por esto decidí crear el evento en face, 100 % independiente, sin intereses, sin partidos políticos ni ideologías mas que la naturaleza y el amor. 

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Burglars reveal motivations in selecting their targets

Burglars reveal motivations in selecting their targets

By the University of North Carolina news service
(found in AMCostaRica.com)

One way to understand what motivates and deters burglars is to ask them. Researcher Joseph Kuhns of the the University of North Carolina did just that.  The criminologist led a research team that gathered survey responses from more than 400 convicted offenders that resulted in an unprecedented look into the minds of burglars and provided insight into intruders’ motivations and methods.

The study, “Understanding Decisions to Burglarize from the Offender’s Perspective,” was funded by the Alarm Industry Research and Educational Foundation, under the auspices of the Electronic Security Association, the largest trade association for the electronic life safety and security industry.

"This study broadens our understanding of burglars, their motivations and their techniques," Kuhns said. "It also helps us to understand gender differences in offending motivations and techniques. By asking the burglars what motivates and what deters them, we believe this research can help people better understand how to protect themselves against these crimes and help law enforcement more effectively respond.”

The researchers delved into the decision-making processes and methods of 422 incarcerated male and female burglars selected at random from state prison systems in North Carolina, Kentucky and Ohio. This investigation explored offender motivation, target selection considerations, deterrence factors, burglars’ techniques, and gender differences in motivations, target selection and techniques.

Findings included:
• When selecting a target, most burglars said they considered the close proximity of other people, including traffic, people in the house or business, and police officers; the lack of escape routes; and signs of increased security, including alarm signs, alarms, dogs inside, and outdoor cameras or other surveillance equipment.

• Approximately 83 percent said they would try to determine if an alarm was present before attempting a burglary, and 60 percent said they would seek an alternative target if there was an alarm on-site. This was particularly true among the subset of burglars who were more likely to spend time deliberately and carefully planning a burglary.

• Among those who discovered the presence of an alarm while attempting a burglary, half reported they would discontinue the attempt, while another 31 percent said they would sometimes retreat. Only 13 percent said they would always continue with the burglary attempt.

• Respondents indicated their top reasons for committing burglaries was related to the need to acquire drugs (51 percent) or money (37 percent), which was often used to support drug habits. Only one burglar indicated interest in stealing firearms, which is a common misperception.

• About half reported burglarizing homes primarily, while 31 percent typically committed commercial burglaries.

• Most burglars reported entering open windows or doors or forcing windows or doors open. About one in eight burglars reported picking locks or using a key that they had previously acquired to gain entry.

• About 12 percent indicated that they typically planned the burglary in advance, 41 percent suggested it was most often a spur of the moment event, and the other 37 percent reported that it varied.

A considerable portion of the research dealt with differences between male and female burglars. For example, men tended to plan their burglaries more deliberately and were more likely to gather intelligence about a potential target ahead of time. Women appeared to be more impulsive overall, engaging in spur-of-the-moment burglaries.

Women also indicated a preference for burglarizing homes and residences during the afternoon, while men tended to focus on businesses in the late evenings. Drug use was the most frequently reported motive given by women, at 70 percent, while men cited money as their main motivation.

In one consistent finding across males and females, alarms and surveillance equipment had similar impact on target selection. However, female burglars were more often dissuaded from attempting a burglary if they noticed signs suggesting that a particular location was protected by alarms.

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For Sale - YAMAHA Alto Saxophone - Grecia

YAMAHA Alto Saxophone (YAS-23)

In original box. 

All keys working properly and all notes and every octave sound  perfect. 

Comes with strap, extra reeds and a new Yamaha lacquer polish. 

PRICE:
$350. 
LOCATED:
Grecia

CONTACT:
annieburman@hotmail.com
(tell her Vicki Connected you!!)

 

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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS For Sale in Costa Rica

YAMAHA Alto Saxophone (YAS-23)

In original box. 

All keys working properly and all notes and every octave sound  perfect. 

Comes with strap, extra reeds and a new Yamaha lacquer polish.

PRICE:
$350. 

CONTACT:
annieburman@hotmail.com
(tell her Vicki Connected you!!)

 

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Where to Find PIANOS For Sale in Costa Rica
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/05/PianosCostaRicaBuy.html
Where to Find GUITARS For Sale in Costa Rica
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/05/GuitarsCR.html

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WHERE ELSE TO FIND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE IN COSTA RICA:
CostaRica.en.craigslist.org/msa


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URGENT! Surrogate Mother needed for Puppies who's mommy died just after giving birth!

URGENT!
SURROGATE MOTHER needed IMMEDIATELY for puppies who's mommy died just after giving birth!

Please help!! Very urgent!!! 
A few days ago we rescued a dog that had been hit by a car, and then we realized she was pregnant.

The mother went into labor but, after giving birth to 10 puppies then the mother died of a heart attack.  

We love her so much despite the short time with us and we are immensely hurt and distressed by her departure ..... with tears in our eyes and an indescribable pain in our hearts, we must now focus on caring for her cubs to try to save them all ... 

That's why I ask for your help to find a surrogate mother who can give them the love and warmth she for God did not give him time. 

If you know of any that can accept a puppy or more please contact us at 
8-522-7792  

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Zapote Festival BullFighting in Costa Rica

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HOW MANY PEOPLE DID THE CRUZ ROJA•RED CROSS TREAT THAT SUSTAINED INJURIES RELATED TO BULLS (either informal bull fighting - "toreros improvisados" or bull riders):  257 (between Christmas Day and Sunday, January 6, 2013).

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Ring = Rondel

REQUIREMENTS TO GET IN THE RING:
Insurance
Be sober
Pay ____



The operators of the rondel at the Zapote fairground charges admission for spectators to watch the antics with the bulls. Some of the toreros improvidados dress in elaborate costumes. One Christmas day had on a Batman costume. Some wear capes as a way of distracting the bull.

The rondel also hosts traditional bull riding in which participants try to stay on the animal, which is trained to cast them off.



And at Zapote the same day the Fiestas de San José 2012-2013 will be in full swing. This is the big carnival with the unique version of Costa Rica bullfighting in the rondel there and on television nationally and internationally.

They have amusement park rides, typical food, bars, concerts•entertainment, fireworks and the bullfights.

It kicks off the annual fair season that includes Palmares in January and Puntarenas in February among others.

NOTE:  It seems like just about every year the organizers go through this threatening song and dance with the Ministerio de Salud (ahhhh - life in Costa Rica!!  It's things like this that get Costa Rica sinking going LOWER and LOWER in WORLD rankings of countries that are easy to do business in!!!)
Hundreds of Costa Ricans, male and female, crowd into the ring to challenge a fighting bull. Some make hasty airborne exits. Spectators pay to see their favorite participants trampled or worse.

The commission running the Zapote festival already has auctioned off 58 booths for food merchants, beer vendors operators of carnival rides and even providers of pay toilets. 

I will also be ILLEGAL to smoke there as of this year!!!

 VIDEOS OF THE EVENT

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Mission

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Habrá un total de 26 corridas de toros en Zapote que serán transmitidas por televisión gracias a Teletica y Repretel. Esos canales se alternarán las transmisiones. Repretel inaugurará la transmisión el 25 de diciembre a las 3:00 pm.

FiestasZapote.com no participa de la venta de entradas, pero se pueden comprar en taquilla o mediante reservación telefónica al teléfono 22262189.

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Los adjudicatorios del redondel de toros de Zapote dieron a conocer que las entradas para ver en vivo los toros en las Fiestas de Zapote 2012-2013 tienen un valor que va desde los 8000 a los 15 mil colones. Las entradas para palcos valen 25 000 colones en el turno de la tarde y 30 000 colones para la corrida de toros de la noche.

The adjudicatory the ring of bulls Zapote disclosed that tickets for live bulls in the Fiestas de Zapote 2012-2013 have a value ranging from 8,000 to 15,000 colones. Tickets for 25,000 colones worth boxes in the afternoon shift and 30,000 colones to the bullfight of the night.

		There will be a total of 26 bullfights in Zapote to be televised by Teletica and Repretel. These channels will alternate transmissions. Transmission Repretel open on December 25 at 3:00 pm. FiestasZapote.com not part of the ticket sales, but can be purchased at the box office or by telephone to telephone booking 22262189. In the hope FiestasZapote.com with all-new Fiestas de Zapote 2012-2013. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and watch for any updates that we will bring. WHAT IS "BULL FIGHTING" LIKE IN COSTA RICA? "Bull Fighting" Costa Rica-style is SOOOOO DIFFERENT than most places in the world!  It's SOOOO NOT the violent bloody standard Spanish of bullfighting where the matador wins by stabbing/killing the bull (HORRIFIC if you ask me)!!!   In Costa Rica - the Bull does NOT get harmed - let alone die!!  People on the other hand - well, that can be a VERY different story!!! Basically - how it works is a BUNCH of "Toreros Improvidados" or amateur bull fighters (aka often drunken FOOLS - sometimes 100 at a time!!!) PAY MONEY•$$•¢¢ to get into a ring (rondel where the bull riding and bull baiting events are held) - running around/away from the bull and antagonizing him - trying to distract him from what he is focused on.   The lucky first row people smack•swat the bull on his tush•backside•butt.  Luckily the bull has a short attention span so even if he's coming towards you - normally some other tormentor is happy to throw his (usually guys) - possibly drunken body IN harms way!!   SOMETIME a bull gets MAD and zeros in on someone that's been antagonizing him and the bull goes after the human and runs him down  Don't worry - the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) is there to help fix you or take you to the hospital if something happens!  (FYI - as of January 3, 2013 the Cruz Roja reported 661 injuries at Zapote - mainly from these fools!!) There are NO sticks that go into the bull - it's just people running around (often laughing the whole time [not much serious about this activity]) trying to avoid getting trampled/gorged by the bull!! Normally I think this is SOOOOO CRUEL as I'm not for antagonizing anyone/thing - BUT - when I see a video like this one - I can't help but get some pleasure out of it!!! youtube.com/watch?v=qQK8k9jP358 youtube.com/watch?v=OzbKN3aQeH4 youtube.com/watch?v=AsDJ7w9SdTw Bull Riding  -  youtube.com/watch?v=qc2BVAvu7pA So unlike throughout much of the rest of the world where the people inflict damage to the bull - in Costa Rica it's the other way around - the BULL inflicts damage onto the fools in the ring sometimes - though it sounds like death is rare here (though here's an example of one fool that DID die - http://youtu.be/7G-Wzw9H2To ) - BUT - just in case - the Cruz Roja•Red Cross is ALWAYS on hand!!! Hence Costa Rican Bull "Fighting" is really more like "Bull Baiting". The Zapote Fair sets off the season for MANY other similar fairs around Costa Rica (with similar Bull Fighting events) including Palmares, San Ramon and Puntarenas. .

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