About 2 months before hand I had gotten back in touch with some friends from high school. They were planning on launching a website that was going to rival sites like VRBO and Homeaway , vacation rental websites. The premise of the site was sound and the numbers sounded even better if they were able to hit them. I was of course interested in becoming a part of this ground level operation because I saw the potential for both growth and financial success. Although I was doing fairly well with the current projects that I was working on, adding this… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News & Events – Slightly Stoopid, the Ocean Beach/San Diego, CA group will be joined by special guest reggae superstar Don Carlos at Jungle Jam IV January 16-19, 2014 in Jaco, Costa Rica. Ojo de Buey, Florian Droids, Thicker than Thieves, Dastardly Bastards and Fusion Funk San Jose have also been added to the Jungle Jam IV lineup. Featuring four days of continuous music, this year’s party in the jungle, the festival also includes newcomers G. Love & Friends,Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, The Expendables, dopapod, and, Kung Fu as well as Jungle Jam veterans Max Creek, Oteil Burbridge, bassist for the Allman Brothers Band, Zach Deputy and Ryan Montbleau Band. The one-of-a-kind music… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News & Events – About a week ago I had the pleasure of going out and playing the Iguana Course located at the Marriott Los Suenos Resort & Marina located just outside of Jaco in Playa Herradura. As I tee’d off at the gorgeous par 5 starting hole I knew I was in for a great day and it was. For anyone that has not had the pleasure of playing this course it is worth a trip to experience the sheer beauty of the Par 72 course located next to the Pacific Ocean. If you are in… Continue reading →
World News - Colorado’s legal recreational marijuana industry kicked off Wednesday with an Iraq war veteran who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder making the first pot purchase under the new law. Sean Azzariti of Denver, who helped campaign for Amendment 64, bought an eighth of an ounce of a strain called Bubba Kush and a pot-infused edible truffle for $59 at the 3D Cannabis Center — one of two dozen retailers that began selling up to an ounce of weed to adults starting at 8 a.m. mountain time. “It’s pretty surreal,” the cashier told Azzariti, who was not able to buy… Continue reading →
Costa Rica Travel News – As we enter dry season more tourists are hitting the gorgeous Pacific sands of Costa Rica. In the past two decades, Costa Rica has become well known for its natural beauty and eco-tourism. With over 25% of the country’s land protected in reserves and national parks, it has created a haven for adventurers and nature lovers alike. With a burgeoning market for upper-end travelers looking to get off the beaten path, have plenty of local tours and activities and still have all of the modern day comforts—Dominical is in the pole position. These days, the… Continue reading →
Costa Rica News & Events - Slightly Stoopid, the Ocean Beach/San Diego, CA group led by multi-instrumentalists and founding members, Miles Doughty and Kyle McDonald, will headline Jungle Jam IV January 16-19, 2014 in Jaco, Costa Rica. Slightly Stoopid will be joined by special guest Don Carlos of Black Uhuru. Featuring four days of continuous music, this year’s party in the jungle also includes festival newcomers G. Love & Friends, Dumpstaphunk, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, The Expendables,Ojo de Buey, Florian Droids, dopapod, as well as local favorites Thicker than Thieves, Kung Fu and Fusion Funk San Jose…. Continue reading →