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Biggest sources of immigrants to Louisiana
Biggest sources of immigrants to Louisiana Over 14% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in the...

A Costa Rica Expat and the Devil on His Shoulder
Everyone has a dark side—that little devil in your conscience that says, go ahead and do it! even though you know it’s wrong. It may manifest itself in something as minor as parking in a space reserved for handicapped drivers. Or it may come from...

Biggest sources of immigrants to North Carolina
Biggest sources of immigrants to North Carolina And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with...

COLUMN: From Costa Rica, the light that is within us
Melody columnist Ed Grisamore poses with his two sons, Jake and Ed, during their mission trip to Costa Rica earlier this month. The dog slept inside a large tire near the front gate. At night, with trucks and motorcycles racing through the...

Why Prisma Dental Is Costa Rica’s Top Clinic According to ChatGPT’s AI Analysis
When it comes to choosing the best dental clinic in Costa Rica, international patients are faced with an abundance of options. But with the help of artificial intelligence, making that decision has become easier, more objective, and better...
Taking root in Dayton: How one immigrant forms community, honors culture
ExploreMaking Dayton Home: Who is immigrating to the Dayton region, and whyThe error in her history textbook called Sikhism a sect of another religion. When Kaur brought this up to her teacher, she was later asked to talk about Sikhism to students...

Costa Rica Food Culture: From Bar Bocas to Fast Food Chains
Once upon a time in Costa Rica, you could walk into a bar, order a beer, and receive a free boca – a small portion of food to enjoy with your drink. Quality varied depending on the cantina. A small bar in the campo might offer sustancia, usually...

CP25 Preventive Medicine SMEE Costa Rica University
LIMÒN, Costa Rica (July 26, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) give a presentation on preventative medicine and education to Costa Rican high school students at Costa Rica University in Limòn, Costa Rica...

Cultural Competency Is Crucial for Global Mobility
Fabiola “Fabi” Zuniga is the embodiment of global mobility. The staff vice president for corporate talent acquisition and global mobility at FM has lived in four countries (Costa Rica, Taiwan, in the UK, and the US) and six states. The Costa Rica...

The Privilege And Responsibility Of Being A Father Or Mother In Costa Rica
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) On my way home, I came across a simple phrase stuck on a car bumper, but it left a deep impression on my thoughts. Few phrases so clearly summarize the vast difference between conceiving and raising children :“Anyone can...

Study: SNAP benefits tied to slower cognitive decline in older adults
Want to live to 100? Researching blue zones, areas where people live exceptionally long lives can provide some lessons. Longevity researcher Dan Buettner identified 5 of them Sardinia, Italy, Earia, Greece, Okinawa, Japan, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa...

Costa Rica’s First Professional Certification in Sustainable Gastronomy is Launched
In a historic evening for the national gastronomy and tourism sector, Costa Rica officially launched its Professional Certification Program in Sustainable Gastronomy, an unprecedented initiative that places the country at the forefront of Latin...

Costa Rica Fails to Meet Human Rights Standards for Deportees
The Ombudsman’s Office has confirmed that Costa Rica was unprepared to provide adequate care for deportees who have entered the country since February. This conclusion is outlined in a report, process carried out by the Ombudsman’s Office, which...

New study shows Black travelers want peace and culture this summer
Black travelers are all about experiencing culture and prioritizing peace this summer. A recent survey from the BLK Summer Travel Report survey, shows that nearly 50% of travelers prefer to travel alone for complete freedom and self-discovery....

Judge denies bond for church pastor, former teacher charged with sex abuse
An Anne Arundel County judge on Monday denied bond for a church pastor and former schoolteacher charged with child sex abuse. William Jones, 58, of Gambrills, was arrested Friday and charged with 21 counts, including sexual abuse of a minor,...

Eat Like a Blue Zoner: How to Follow the Nicoyan Diet From Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is known for its beautiful beaches, stunning rainforests, and impressive waterfalls. It’s an environment that promotes peacefulness, wellness, and health—quite literally. The region is home to one of the world’s five...

Costa Rica Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism, Joining Latin America’s Fight Against Rising Jew-Hatred
Costa Rica has formally adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, becoming the sixth country in Latin America to do so as antisemitic rhetoric and anti-Jewish hatred continue to rise...

Ambientados Award Costa Rica Invites Schools And Colleges To Participate In Its Fourth Edition
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The call for entries has been announced for the fourth edition of the AmbientaDOS award in Costa Rica, an environmental education initiative that seeks to promote the recycling of recoverable waste in educational centers...

Developing Responsible Tourism Within Protected Wilderness Areas Is Of Great Importance For Costa Rica
(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The country's Protected Wilderness Areas (ASP) are an excellent opportunity to learn about wildlife, observe their natural behaviors, learn about their role in the ecosystem and their interactions with other species. They...

Costa Rica’s Poás Volcano reopening on July 30
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rican authorities lifted the alerts for the Poás Volcano eruptions on Wednesday and announced the reopening of the national park, one of the most visited in the country, starting July 30, after four months of closure. “This...