Archive for February 13th, 2006

5000 TDMA Cell Lines Available

Monday, February 13th, 2006

As of Wednesday, the ICE will make available 5,000 TDMA lines.  "Many clients prefer the TDMA phones, because it is a mature network with excellent coverage ", claimed Orlando Cascante, Mobile Services Manager for ICE.  He estimated that the lines would only last fo 2 weeks.  GSM lines are still plentiful. 
In order to get […]

Job Fair Wednesday Through Saturday

Monday, February 13th, 2006

Multinationals like Hewlett Packard, Intel, Procter & Gamble, Baxter, IBM, Credomatic, Coca Cola, Pepsi, TACA and Sykes will have stands from Wednesday through Saturday at the Universidad Latina, in San Pedro, during a job fair. Local companies like OTEC, Dos Pinos and Grupo Nación will also be present, the fair starts at 8 a.m. […]

“War” Breaks Out In Costa Rica

Monday, February 13th, 2006

Although Costa Rica abolished its army over 50 years ago, hawks can still get a fix every year in Sarchí during the Tomato War.  The war yesterday kicked off a week of festivities that include an exhibition of orchids, concerts and handicrafts. 
Yesterday 3000 kilos of "armament" were used in the battle, where the rule […]