Archive for August 31st, 2005

Reward for Info in Murder Of Costa Rican in Pennsylvania

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Bucks County Courier Times
Christian Rojas beamed when he described his new girlfriend, Heather Lavelle, to his supervisor as a tall, blonde and attractive woman whose job paid $150,000 a year.
Supervisor John D’Angelo said he thought the match was a bit odd after meeting her, but he didn’t let on. The story about her income seemed […]

Saints March into San Ramon

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

Despite the controversy preceding the parade, over 15000 pilgrims marched into San Ramon yesterday bearing 48 saints who protect neighborhoods, state institutions and districts.
The majority of the icons were accompanied by musical groups from each community, and community members sang religious verses to the rythms of salsa, merengue or folk tunes.
In the […]

Caravan against AIDS

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

The Aids Awareness Expedition arrived in Costa Rica yesterday. The group is made up of 4 men and 2 women, who are cycling from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego Argentina.
They will cover the 23,000 kilometers in 35 days, cycling day and night in shifts while carrying the flags of the United Nations and […]

Siamese Twins Born and Healthy

Wednesday, August 31st, 2005

At 11:15 am in the National Children’s hospital Siamese twins were born to María Arias Ruiz, the 41 year old mother, originally from Nicaragua.
A team of 12 specialists assisted during the Cesarean birth. By 3:00 pm the mother was moved to the Mexico Hospital, where she is in stable condition. […]