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Of my goodness! I misspelled a word and on Monday at that. I am not the only one that reads right through you. Look at the other posts before mine. On some other forums i am sometimes called a Anti-semite. I know that i am not. I don’t like a lot of things the Zionists do. With you sir your past writings show that very well. Won’t hurt me a bit. Most likely it will come back to bite you as it should.
[quote=”lillianwickram”]Whoa.
Scott shared on opinion. I don’t agree with him, but I think your post is a little over-reaching to say the least. Geez!!![/quote]
I told the truth.
Scott came to the USA and made him big bucks working on wall street. Scott now wants everyone from the USA to move to CR or at least make a lot of money off those that do. Scott sure loves to bash the USA and Jews.
I am a patriotic person and i don’t like his disrespect to our country that treated him so well. Being a anti-semantic is definitely not one of his good traits.
I think it has been about 2 years or more maybe since i have even posted here after i saw his true attitude. I doubt that i will suffer any if they kick me out of here.
I am agreeing with the others. Keep up the anti-semantic stuff and you can delete me as well.
[quote=”Scott”]Forgive me but it sounds like bloody silly advice and a waste of time to me ..
Finding the best geographical area for you certainly takes patience and time but looking at 100 houses?
In most areas you probably couldn’t find 25 homes that fit your requirements …
Scott
PS. Don’t forget to let us know what the Realtor says when you tell him you want to see 100 homes…. :lol:[/quote]
RUDE AT THE LEAST
I WILL TAKE YOUR HINT AND NO MAKE MORE BLOODY SILLY POSTS ABOUT REAL ESTATE.I can see how your real estate buddies wouldn’t want to show anyone more than 3 homes. So many gringos go to CR and are like lambs at the slaughter. Seems very smart to me to tour X amount of homes before a purchase, rather than cruising CR and going to all the tourists spots before deciding on a move to CR.
I will find my property in the future through my Fiances family.[quote=”maravilla”]well, they ARE dropping like flies. Have you seen the “Weight of the Nation”? The US is the fattest, and most unhealthy — we eat more junk (most of it made with GMOs) and take more pills than any other country on the planet, and all the illnesses related to obesity are breaking the backs of the healthcare industry. there are many well respected scientists who believe part of the obesity epidemic is related to the ingestion of GMOs. I don’t know very many people — maybe one or two — who are my age who are NOT taking pills for indigestion, cholesterol, high BP, and a variety of other mysterious ailments that doctors don’t even know how to treat. Look at what the average person eats — it’s really no mystery to me why they are all sick. I would question the funding of the study that contradicts the French study. Look what Cargill just did with the Stanford study saying that organics weren’t all the nutritious. follow the money, as they say.[/quote]
No need to get the GMO’s in an uproar. I don’t think there was another study. The comments were made by other scientists. They had some vald reasons as to how the study was done. Plesse either reread it or read it.
Usually as with many things. There is his side, his side and the right side. I think this my fall right in there.
Blaming everything about Americans health on GMO is flawed.[quote=”maravilla”]and then there is this longterm study just released.
http://www.takepart.com/article/2012/09/19/gmos-give-rats-huge-tumors-organ-damage
i am sure you are a very nice person, victoria, but you are woefully misinformed, uninformed, and are proffering a stance that is contrary to everything that is known about GMOs. because this issue affects everyone, and the future of all food on the planet, don’t you think you owe it to yourself to be fully informed so that you can speak intelligently on the issue?[/quote]
I am not saying anything good or bad about GMO. Look at this:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/19/us-gmcrops-safety-idUSBRE88I0L020120919
Experts not involved in the study were skeptical, with one accusing the French scientists of going on a “statistical fishing trip” and others describing its methods as well below standard.
Tom Sanders, head of the nutritional sciences research division at King’s College London, noted that Seralini’s team had not provided any data on how much the rats were given to eat, or what their growth rates were.
“This strain of rat is very prone to mammary tumors particularly when food intake is not restricted,” he said. “The statistical methods are unconventional … and it would appear the authors have gone on a statistical fishing trip.”
AND THE BEST PART!
“If the effects are as big as purported, and if the work really is relevant to humans, why aren’t the North Americans dropping like flies?
[quote=”colleen.1″]I have never before ever had any bad thoughts about a dog but as our lives have now been seriously affected by some Tico dogs across the valley from us I am being forced to really and truly consider “getting rid” of the barkers.
They bark non stop for an average of 7 to 8 hours every night. We can no longer have any windows or doors open and it still sounds as though they are on our front lawn.
No I do not want to wear ear plugs for security reasons.
The owner of the farm has refused to do anything about the renters ( farm workers) and we have now asked the Ticos, once verbally and once in writing, to please curtail their dogs noise.
No joy. So after 3 years of absolute peace we are now desperate for sleep. Will the Police help??? and don’t mention the Health Department and noise pollution regulations as am more than positive their level of noise pollution and ours would never meet.
Any really good suggestions, anyone know of a dog hunter out there. Yes its that bad.
[/quote]Get a loudspeaker system and a Howler Monkey tape and fight fire with fire.
[quote=”Scott”]I don’t see it that way…
The Chinese built the stadium so I would assume that much of the work was done by working class Chinese who A: Were paid less than you and I want to imagine and who B: Never thought for a second that it was ‘odd’ that some of the features were in Chinese..
When you buy a home, if you’re smart, you typically have an inspection done and have it checked out before you complete the transaction, right?
Of course Costa Rica didn’t buy this stadium, it was a gift and as such surely the officials that accepted the stadium when it was completed should have found this error and made some adjustments so that Spanish speaking people would understand and lastly….
How did INS the Costa Rica state insurance organization issue insurance on a brand new stadium when the fire detection systems could not be understood by Spanish speaking people?
Not all gifts are perfect when they arrive…
Scott
[/quote]Sounds like lemons into lemonade for a few Chinese residents in CR.
David, I think you are right. Hopefully in the future the info can help someone. Certainly shows that there are lot’s of incorrect info out in this world.
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Clinica Biblica Hospital is the largest and most prestigious private hospital in Costa Rica with over 200 skilled physicians performing a wide variety of medical procedures daily, with a majority of the physicians being board certified and with an English speaking coordinator and staff. They are affiliated with the Ochsner Medical Institutions located in New Orleans, Louisiana as well as Mount Sinai, Florida and Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans. The Hospital has many years of experience serving a large international community of ex-patriots as well as an ever-growing number of tourists. Over 20% of the people who visit the hospital are foreigners.They anticipate your particular needs and concerns, allowing you to concentrate more fully on your recovery. Their range of health amenities, availability of staff and personalized health care service will assure you a unique experience at a fraction of the cost compared to most countries. The staff is always on hand at the to greet and brief you, as well as to accompany you to appointments and make sure that all your needs are taken care of. Depending on your particular condition and needs, you may be treated on an outpatient basis (your evaluation, tests and treatments are done in the Hospital and then you return to your lodging at the end of the day); or you may require hospitalization.
Hospital CIMA San José is located just outside of the capital in Escazú. CIMA was the first hospital certified by the Ministry of Health in Costa Rica. In 1999, The President of Costa Rica Dr. Miguel Angel Rodriguez inaugurated CIMA San Jose Hospital before it began operations at the end of the first quarter of 2000. This three-story hospital’s first level includes a large outpatient medical department, with a variety of advanced diagnostic and treatment services including chemotherapy and hemodialysis; a radiology department; an emergency department with a trauma room treatment stations, private exam and consultation rooms; a fully equipped modern surgery department and recovery;
medical & surgical patient units; intensive care and a neonatal ICU. The patient rooms, labor and delivery are located on the second level. Most patient rooms are private, seven have adjoining suites. The labor & delivery department provides full fetal & maternity monitoring, ICU and the normal nursery. Adjacent to the hospital is a 7-story medical office building housing physical therapy, plastic surgery, spa, retail services, private physician offices, a 100-seat auditorium, conference area and medical library.CIMA San José provides a full range of diagnostic, imaging, emergency and surgical services. The 24-hour staffed ER has a high tech trauma area and in and out patient operating rooms. CiIMAis part of a hospital group, Consorcio Internacional Hospital, S.A, and affiliated with the International Hospital Corporation in Dallas, TX. English is a bit more common and the hospital itself looks and feels like a US hospital.
?Hospital Hotel La Catolica is located in the city of San Jose just 45 minutes away from the International Juan Santa Maria Airport and is known for working under the highest quality and safety standards to deliver the best service to their patients.Hyperbaric medicine, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, is a treatment available only to advanced medical centers and is administered in a special chamber where the patient breathes pure oxygen at an elevated pressure with the purpose of healing or treating some ailments. The hospital has an exclusive oxygenation system, one of its kind in the county, with three Hyperbaric Chambers.
La Catolica is the only hospital in Costa Rica with a colonial style hotel with relaxing and welcoming facilities inside the Hospital building. This transforms the hospitalization time into a nice comfortable experience providing maximum satisfaction to both the patient and their companion. During your stay at the Hotel La Posada El Convento the patient will be able to enjoy the availability of medical attention and delicious meals under the supervision of a nutritionist. The hotel offers 34 Rooms with the utmost comfort for a better recovery and a pleasant stay for the guests. It also has a modern spa and physical therapy area. More than being at a hospital the patient will be staying at a real hotel with all the amenities for a faster and more pleasant recovery.
Located in the heart of San José, Hospital Metropolitano is the best alternative for all health needs.Our mission: The Hospital Metropolitano is a medical center founded with Costa Rican funds, we offer many quality hospital services at reasonable rates.
Our vision: The Hospital Metropolitano will be the main choice for physicians, businesses, insurance companies and patients leading affordable health care in Costa Rica, because of the security towards patients, quality and accessibility of our services.
The combination of high technology, professional ethics, affordable rates and human resources dedicated to our patients guarantees high quality diagnostics and treatments.
The Hospital Metropolitano provides outpatient care, medical imaging, clinical laboratory, pharmacy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, surgery and hospitalization.
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TRICARE is the health care program serving active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, retirees, their families, survivors and certain former spouses worldwide. As a major component of the Military Health System, TRICARE brings together the health care resources of the uniformed services and supplements them with networks of civilian health care professionals, institutions, pharmacies and suppliers to provide access to high-quality health care services while maintaining the capability to support military operations.To be eligible for TRICARE benefits, you must be registered in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. TRICARE offers several health plan options to meet the needs of it’s beneficiary population. Additionally, TRICARE offers two dental plans and several additional special programs.
The TRICARE office at the Cheyenne VAMC is located on the first floor in Room C1-3. They may also be contacted by telephone at (307)778-7550 ext 7298 or toll-free at1-888-483-9127 ext 7298. For more information about TRICARE, please visit their website.
The Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA) is a comprehensive health care program in which the VA shares the cost of covered health care services and supplies with eligible beneficiaries. The program is administered by Health Administration Center and our offices are located in Denver, Colorado.
Due to the similarity between CHAMPVA and the Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE program (sometimes referred to by its old name, CHAMPUS) the two are often mistaken for each other. CHAMPVA is a Department of Veterans Affairs program whereas TRICARE is a regionally managed health care program for active duty and retired members of the uniformed services, their families, and survivors. In some cases a veterans may look to be eligible for both/either program on paper. However, if you are a military retiree, or the spouse of a veteran who was killed in action, you are and will always be a TRICARE beneficiary, you can´t choose between the two.
To be eligible for CHAMPVA, you cannot be eligible for TRICARE/CHAMPUS and you must be in one of these categories:
1. The spouse or child of a veteran who has been rated permanently and totally disabled for a service-connected disability by a VA regional office, or
2. The surviving spouse or child of a veteran who died from a VA-rated service connected disability, or
3. The surviving spouse or child of a veteran who was at the time death rated permanently and totally disabled from a service connected disability, or
4. The surviving spouse or child of a military member who died in the line of duty, not due to misconduct (in most of these cases, these family members are eligible for TRICARE, not CHAMPVA).An eligible CHAMPVA sponsor may be entitled to receive medical care through the VA health care system based on his or her own veteran status. Additionally, as the result of a recent policy change, if the eligible CHAMPVA sponsor is the spouse of another eligible CHAMPVA sponsor, both may now be eligible for CHAMPVA benefits. In each instance where the eligible spouse requires medical attention, he or she may choose the VA health care system or coverage under CHAMPVA for his/her health care needs.
For complete coverage information, check the ChampVA handbook by clicking the Champ logo above. The ChampVA office at the Cheyenne VAMC is located on the first floor in Room C1-3. They may also be contacted by telephone at 307-778-7550 ext 7298 or toll-free at1-888-483-9127 ext 7298.
Costa Rica residents call: 0800-013-0759
The Foreign Medical Program is a program we have established to provide health care benefits to U.S. veterans with VA-rated service-
connected conditions who are residing or traveling abroad (Philippines excluded). Under FMP, we (the VA) assume payment responsibility for certain necessary medical services associated with the treatment of those service-connected conditions.This information we have posted on our website, and to which we have created links, are designed for veterans with VA-rated service-connected conditions who are planning to move or travel abroad and addresses the procedures for obtaining health care services for service-connected conditions while in a foreign country and how to file a claim for VA payment or reimbursement.
With the exception of medical services received in Philippines, all foreign provided services are under the jurisdiction our Foreign Medical Program (FMP) Office in Denver, Colorado:
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303-331-7590, Fax: 303-331-7803The FMP Office is responsible for all aspects of the program including application processing, verification of eligibility, authorization of benefits, and payment of claims. If you are a veteran living or traveling outside the United States and have questions about other VA benefits such as compensation and pension exams and disability ratings you should direct those questions to your servicing VA regional office. Or you can access the VBA’s Foreign Services website here.
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What is the Foreign Medical Program (FMP)
The FMP is a program for Veterans who live or travel overseas. Under the FMP, the Department of Veterans Affairs will pay the VA allowable amount for a service connected disability.How do I enroll in the FMP?
Enrolling in the FMP is simple. Send your name, SSN, VA claim number, physical and mailing addresses to the HAC at P.O. Box 469061, Denver, CO 80246-9061. We will confirm your service-connected disabilities and send you a benefits authorization letter, which outlines the medical conditions we cover.How do I find a provider who will accept FMP?
You should check with co-workers or family for a referral. You may also check with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate staff, or if there is a Department of Defense medical facility nearby, contact their TRICARE office.What do I need to do to get a claim paid?
The FMP has a detailed fact sheet on this subject (Fact Sheet 01-17), and we recommend you request a copy. In general, submit a copy of the bill from the provider to the FMP office: HAC at P.O. Box 469061, Denver, CO 80246-9061. Please note, that, by Federal law, the FMP cannot pay for prescription medication that is not FDA approved. The FMP does not maintain a list of FDA approved drugs. If you have any doubt about the medication your doctor prescribes, you might check the FDA web site at http://www.fda.gov.Do Veterans have to work through the US Embassy or Consulate staff to use the FMP?
No, while the Embassy and Consulate staff can be very helpful, claims for payment should be sent directly to the HAC.Do I need approvals for referrals to specialists or for diagnostic tests?
No, referrals for Veterans should be made as required.What happens if I live overseas and the VA directs me to take a physical exam?
As directed, you should obtain the physical examination. Submit a claim with a copy of the VA form 2507 for payment to the Health Administration Center (HAC), PO Box 469061, Denver, CO 80246-9061.How do I get more information?
• Check out our web site at http://www.va.gov/hac, select Foreign Medical Program
• Write us at PO Box 469061, Denver, CO 80246-9061
• To contact us by email, please go to this web link and follow the directions for submitting secure email: http://www.va.gov/hac/contact
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The United States veterans have an office in the lobby. CIMA Hospital in San Jose is the only hospital in Central America that is
accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs. There is a special international insurance claims department with a staff to assist Americans.Name: Mr. Rocio Montes García
Title/Position: Insurance Department Head
Mailing Address: Hospital CIMA, 500 East from Multiplaza Escazu
Phone: 2208-1056
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Name: Ofelia RamirezTitle/Position: Coordinadora de Seguros Internacionales
Mailing Address: 300 m sur del Hospital San Juan de Dios
Cell: 8754-3958
Phone: 2222-4411 x-2243
Fax: 2222-4414eMail: ofelia.ramirez@hospitalmetropolitano.co.cr
Name: XNot much there and not sure if it will work in CR.
[quote=”costaricafinca”]Meanwhile, as I type this post, hubby is trying to find where 3 cows have entered into our garden …. and then try to persuade them to leave. They may have to go through the front gate…
With the dogs barking at them and the monkeys in the trees above where the cows are, it is not so [i]tranquil esta manana[/i] Did I mention that there is no water…:roll:[/quote]I’ll trade you. Hot Hot Hot 102 today and going up and no water, crops burnt up. Noisy traffic, steaming concrete. Highway construction, long lines of traffic. Mass shooters running around. On second thought i couldn’t do that too you!
This week on AG WEB they said beef will be up 10% more for next year due to the drought. 107 degrees here last Wednesday(Kansas City) Yesterday i saw a turtle crossing the road and he had a canteen strapped to his back. Around here you can’t give a rain gauge away.
This is a good lesson for many of us. Looks like a failure to assimilate to me. On her bad leg. You have to take in that much of Costa Rica is hilly and there are not many amenities for handicapped people to help get around in Costa Rica. I know that and accept that. I have a bad leg as well. Being a female alone in CR can have some negatives as well.
Be sure to try CR out before moving to CR. I think she messed up there. I wonder why she has lived in so many other countries and was she happy in any of them?
