Group stole 200 miles of phone cable

Judicial officials claim that arrests of 17 suspects in 13 raids around the country put an end to a group of organized criminals that stole a total of ¢ 2 billion ($4.04 million) in phone cable from the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE). Prosecutors said the material was exported into the international market, and resulted in the loss of 200 miles of cable in 2011.

Costa Rica Pageant Crowns New Winner

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It was an exciting evening for Nazareth Cascante Madrigal who after all was said and done was crowned Miss Costa Rica 2012, destined to fill some important shoes with the end of reign for Miss Costa Rica 2011, Johanna Solano.

The event, held at Teletica’s studio, http://www.misscostarica.com saw the winner lead in all of the events during the pageant. It seemed that this 5’9″ beauty was destined to become the winner from the being. The annual event, now in its 59th year was filled with anticipation in terms of who would replaced the current reigning Miss Costa Rica, Johanna Solano whose reign took her to runner up in the Miss Universe 2011 pageant.

Miss Solano, Miss Costa Rica 2011, was a popular figure amongst the pageant circuit and around the world. Considered to be one of the hardest working beauty queens for Costa Rica, her focus included elder issues and social outreach programs. The new Miss Costa Rica 2012 will have to make her own mark on the position although it will be difficult for many to forget Solano’s contribution to the position.

Fastest mama sloth ever

The fastest moving mama with babe, sloth I have ever seen. This two toed sloth is moving fast down the barbed fence line next to the main road to La Fortuna, Costa Rica.