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Ettinger Driving Force Behind Surf Scene

By Sandy at 02/20/07 23:16

For the last thre years Shifi Ettinger has been traveling at her own expense and taking pictures which she hopes to help showcase local surfing events in all of Costa Rica. She is hoping that pictures of the kids surfing with bring forth sponsorships.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Surf photo expert hopes work will draw sponsors

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Ettinger Driving Force Behind Surf Scene

For the last thre years Shifi Ettinger has been traveling at her own expense and taking pictures which she hopes to help showcase local surfing events in all of Costa Rica. She is hoping that pictures of the kids surfing with bring forth sponsorships.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Surf photo expert hopes work will draw sponsors

Peter Pan Flies from Shelves

A U.S. food company has recalled Peanut butter because of a potential link to salmonella and on Friday jars of this contaminated peanut butter were found on the shelves of Costa Rican grocery stores and consumers shelves.

Original source: Daily News/ticotimes.net. Company Recalls Peanut Butter

Peter Pan Flies from Shelves

A U.S. food company has recalled Peanut butter because of a potential link to salmonella and on Friday jars of this contaminated peanut butter were found on the shelves of Costa Rican grocery stores and consumers shelves.

Original source: Daily News/ticotimes.net. Company Recalls Peanut Butter

1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Looks for Disarmament

The 1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner, President Oscar Arias discusses two major international disarmanement initiatives. One of the major initiatives is to focus on the country's domestic problems and addressing international military spending which he calls "immoral"

Original source: ticotimes.net. Arias Seeks Disarmament Abroad

1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Looks for Disarmament

The 1987 Nobel Peace Prize winner, President Oscar Arias discusses two major international disarmanement initiatives. One of the major initiatives is to focus on the country's domestic problems and addressing international military spending which he calls "immoral"

Original source: ticotimes.net. Arias Seeks Disarmament Abroad

Home Invasion-Suspects Not Found

Wife of U.S. embassy employee was tied up during the home invasion by three men carrying shotguns. This is only one of many of the invasions on up-scale homes in Escazu. The only thing different is that this one was done during the daytime instead of the usual nighttime invasions.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Escazú home invaders target dwelling of U.S. embassy employee

Home Invasion-Suspects Not Found

Wife of U.S. embassy employee was tied up during the home invasion by three men carrying shotguns. This is only one of many of the invasions on up-scale homes in Escazu. The only thing different is that this one was done during the daytime instead of the usual nighttime invasions.

Original source: A.M. Costa Rica. Escazú home invaders target dwelling of U.S. embassy employee

Costa Rica to Face Panama

Costa Rica's win of 2-0 over El Salvador ensures that they will face Panama in the final of the Central American Cup on Sunday. Costa Rica attacked out of the gate during the game and in the first twelve minutes put in two goals from which El Salvador could not rally back.

Original source: Herald Tribune Sports. Costa Rica, Panama win in Central American Cup semifinals

Costa Rica to Face Panama

Costa Rica's win of 2-0 over El Salvador ensures that they will face Panama in the final of the Central American Cup on Sunday. Costa Rica attacked out of the gate during the game and in the first twelve minutes put in two goals from which El Salvador could not rally back.

Original source: Herald Tribune Sports. Costa Rica, Panama win in Central American Cup semifinals