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	Tico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tico is a colloquial name for the natives of Costa Rica.
		The plural form, Ticos, is also used as a nickname for the country's national football team.
		The word tico derives from the tendency of Costa Ricans to use the -ico diminutive suffix in Spanish instead of the more common and widely-used -ito.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ticos (138 words)

	DuValls Online
		Population: The Ticos of the Provinces of Alajuela and
		Ticos are not going to look for answers on their own, and they do not have to, because in their own eyes they are doing alright, and in their mind someone will pray them out of purgatory, and they feel they just are not bad enough to be sent straight to hell.
		This is a blow to Tico pride, because coffee is the bean that brought education and prosperity to this small country, and is one of the national symbols.
	www.duvallmissions.com /?subpages/Worldview-Report.htm (6068 words)

	Costa Rica.Net
		Ticos are pretty homogeneous racially and culturally speaking, since only 1% of their population is considered to be Indian, and the other Black and Chinese minorities aren't very numerous.
		Ticos also have a very high level of education, and the literacy rate is 96%.
		Ticos are extremely friendly to foreigners, and once they've gotten to know you they'll invite you to family gatherings and celebrations.
	www.costarica.net /features/culture.htm (7701 words)

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		Many of you may already be aware that the origin of "tico" - the affectionate name for Costa Ricans - comes from the diminutive (an ending applied to a word to make it smaller) "ito" applied to the ending of a to/ta word like gato/gata ("cat").
		Whether it is pejorative or not in the mouths of the Ticos seems to depend more on the attitude of the speakers and the tone in which they say it, than on the word itself.
		Ticos don't usually refer to us as americanos because after all, they, being from Central America, are also Americans.
	www.ticopage.com /ticogringo.html (853 words)

	- Chapter 10
		Ticos had been obliged to watch one of their kind wrap his arms around the rib cage of a man and crush the man slowly to death without apparent effort.
		Ticos was accustomed to the fact that many of the Everliving had an excellent command of human speech, but Koll's voice still seemed unnatural to him.
		Ticos Cay's hidden arboreal laboratory should be in the second largest section of the floatwood structure, about a third of the way in on the seaward side.
	www.baen.com /library/0671319841/0671319841__10.htm (17524 words)

	CNN.com - Peru's Tico taxis may be near end of road - Jan. 18, 2004
		Ticos are used almost exclusively as taxis here, although most are not registered for that purpose, says Manuel Neyra, administrative chief of Lima's transportation authority.
		Ticos made their debut in Peru in 1994 after auto import tariffs were relaxed and public transportation was deregulated to ease a transportation shortage.
		Tico owners have until early February to get their taxis inspected, but Barrera says the cars are almost sure to fail the tougher inspection standards.
	www.cnn.com /2004/TRAVEL/01/18/tico.extinction.ap (755 words)

	FOOD BELIEFS AND HABITS OF TICOS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ticos have dramatically changed their habits of eating, for instance, fried chicken, French fries, and a cola; "these are habits we obtained from other cultures." Working people especially, have an unhealthy diet, "buen gusto y salud perdida." She states that Costa Rica is Americanized, starting with tennis shoes, jeans and fast foods.
		Ticos do not think about how healthy it will be but instead how it will taste "gusto paladar." People tell her that "comidas integrales sabe feo," and she advices them to add some other flavors and some color.
		It is part of tradition for Ticos and as one 16-year-old girl said, "our ancestors did not have pharmacies to go to." Many of the illnesses that folks attempt to cure with medicinal plants have a direct correlation with their nourishment and physical activity.
	www4.ncsu.edu:8030 /~twallace/zzz2001Mills.htm (5600 words)

	About the People of Costa Rica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ticos tend to be very critical of themselves, both as individuals and as a society.
		Most Ticos are law-abiding citizens with a great respect for their laws and government.
		Ticos are a very hard working people, but also love to play and celebrate holidays.
	www.travel-to-costarica.com /costa_rica_the_people.htm (348 words)

	Amazon.ca: Books: The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ticos, as Costa Ricans call themselves, have a higher standard of living than their neighbors, with a higher literacy rate, a well-developed social security system, widespread access to electrical power, and a traditional system of education.
		The Ticos, a penetrating analysis of this society, is downright enjoyable reading, even for those who know (or care) little about this corner of Latin America.
		Beyond what The Ticos tells us about Costa Rica, this book is also extremely valuable for its examination of the effects of structural adjustment economic policies imposed on this country by the international financial institutions and by the United States (through bilateral agreements) as conditions for loans.
	www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/1555877370 (959 words)

	Destiny Resort Information
		Ticos like to point out that their nation is the exception in Latin America, where military dictatorships long dominated politics.
		Ticos, as Costa Ricans are commonly known, are famous for being hospitable, and are quite happy to live up to their reputation.
		It has been said the Ticos are their nation's greatest asset, and once you've experienced their friendliness and spontaneity, you'll no doubt agree.
	www.destinyresort.com /costarica.html (660 words)

	Costa Rica - Our Language
		Ticos also use tons of terms of endearment, which shouldn't be misinterpreted as mean nicknames.
		Ticos are also extremely patient with people who are trying to learn their language, and they will help and encourage them to do so.
		Ticos also mention luck and God a lot in their speech: "Que Dios lo acompane" (May God go with you), or if you meet them for the first time "Mucho gusto" (It's a pleasure).
	www.infocostarica.com /culture/language.html (690 words)

	Costa Rica Hotels Chamber / Costa Rica: People (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ticos are famous for being hospitable, and are quite happy to live up to their reputation.
		They are well aware that their country is a special place, and they go out of their way to accommodate visitors, pointing them in the right direction when they get lost, explaining things that might seem strange to a foreigner and helping make their stay as enjoyable as possible.
		It has been said that the Ticos are the nation's greatest asset, and once you've experienced their friendliness and spontaneity, you will no doubt agree.
	www.costaricanhotels.com /php/Costa_Rica/people.php (280 words)

	Costa Rica Culture (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		You don't hear the tico ending as much as you used to, though one of my last memories of my most recent trip was of the waiter at the airport café telling me he'd be with me in a momentico.
		This is still a very family-oriented society, however, and the friendliness and politeness tends to form somewhat of a shell over their true personalities.
		Ticos consider San José to be the cultural center of the country, and it is here that the most important museums are found.
	www.calypsotours.com /costarica/culture.htm (842 words)

	The people (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Costa Ricans are known with the nickname of "Ticos" because in their daily conversations they used diminutives ending in tico or tica, which they applied constantly to most nouns.
		For the most part, Ticos tend to be happy with the belief that things will solve themselves at their due pace.
		Ticos are also very hospitable to foreigners if they perceive them as friendly.
	www.puravida.com /cr/people.html (1238 words)

	Costa Rica Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		If the Ticos lived by the letter of the law, their lives would be regulated in many of the same ways that North Americans’ lives are.
		During my travels, I saw many a Tico biker looking like he was fully in charge, and wearing nothing on his head but a really enthusiastic grin.
		Ticos, unlike Americans, are generally not wired to head phones, looking at their legs or staring into outer space.
	www.lappfamily.com /cr_report.htm (4663 words)

	The Tico Times Online Daily Page
		The Ticos also won't count out Guatemala, which has been quiet of late, El Salvador, which has shown it is capable of upsets and host Panama.
		The Ticos won the biannual Central American Nations' Cup in 1991, 1997 and 1999, before losing in the finals in 2001.
		In a demographically balanced interview of more than 1,200 Ticos around the country, 57% of those polled said they don't think the gambling outfits benefit the economy, even though more than half acknowledged the unregulated operations generate employment and 66% said they help tourism.
	www.ticotimes.net /dailyarchive/2003_02/Week1/02_07_03.htm (1159 words)

	The Tico Times Online
		Almost half of all Ticos living in the Greater Metropolitan Area claim that corruption has gotten worse in the last four years, and 80 percent are pessimistic that it will ever be eradicated, according to a study conducted by the Universidad Nacional.
		Ticos blamed each other for fostering a culture of corruption, with 66 percent answering that society has a very high tolerance for corruption.
		Despite the pessimism, Ticos gave the administration of President Abel Pacheco good marks for its commitment to combat corruption.
	www.ticotimes.net /dailyarchive/2002_10/Week2/10-07-02.htm (828 words)

	Fodor's Travel Guides \| Forums Messages (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Tico is also just a name/nickname in general, I believe.
		Actually, when we were in CR the term "tico" was used frequently.
		I lived with a local family who often referred to themselves and others as "Ticos." It didn't seem like an offensive term at all and I'm sure no one would be offended by you using it.
	www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=6&tid=34653759&numresponses=13&start=0 (708 words)

	FIFA.com Die offizielle Web-Site des Fédération Internationale de Football Association
		The Ticos, for their part, will have to await the outcome of their final group game against Portugal before finding out their fate.
		It was left to Iraq's Mohammed Emad to take the game to the Ticos, and he went close to breaking the deadlock after one of his trademark breaks down the right ended with a stinging shot that was just pushed wide (19').
		The Ticos were celebrating moments later when they thought they had scored a perfectly good goal.
	www.fifa.com /de/news/index/0,1464,102642,00.html (726 words)

	Ticos, Turtles, and the Tortuguero (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ticos, as the Costa Rican people and everyone else refers to them, live in Costa Rica which is in Central America.
		My first encounter with "Ticos" occurred the summer I turned 16, and I participated in a two month Home Stay program to improve my Spanish through Cal State Sacramento.
		As anyone and everyone will tell you who has ever visited Costa Rica, Ticos are generally friendly and welcoming of foreigners.
	www.gse.uci.edu /Students/Gilmore/Brad-TTT.HTML (1488 words)

	Costa Rica -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In Costa Rica the locals are referred to as Tico or Ticos.
		Ticos are a very friendly, laid back, and environmentally aware people.
		The phrase that you will hear many Tico's say is "pura vida" which literally means pure life.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/co/costa_rica.htm (2018 words)

	The WorldPaper: World Cup: Costa Rica (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Despite the Tico Tricolor’s strong technical play, which was peppered by moments of offensive and defensive brilliance against all three opponents, the tournament in Group C came down to goal differential, a maddening mathematical fix offering few clues about which is the better team.
		The Ticos made the country proud and rekindled World Cup dreams when it fought back to within one goal in the 55th minute of play.
		Fans in downtown area bars applauded thunderously as their team walked off the field and sang "¡Olé, olé, olé, olé, Ticos, Ticos!" Unlike the World Cup-favored French and Argentine teams, which disgraced their fans by bowing out in the first round, the Ticos returned home with their heads held high.
	www.worldpaper.com /archive/2002/july_03/july3.html (467 words)

	THE SUICIDE PACT: How to break it - NI 121 - Ron Rico meets the Ticos
		Though few Ticos, as they are called, would actually see him, the President of the United States— nicknamed Ron Rico after the cheap local brand of rum —made his presence felt everywhere.
		The airport was shut for two days, rifle-toting guardsmen patrolled buildings and bridges, the expressway was deserted and the town centre cordoned off.
		Some Ticos expressed a feeling of helplessness and frustration but others smiled cynically as the dollar signs flashed in their eyes.
	www.newint.org /issue121/ron.htm (564 words)

	Costa Rica qualifies with shutout of US - The Boston Globe
		Costa Rica has 16 points from nine games in the final stage of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, which guarantees the Ticos a top-three finish and a place at their second successive World Cup.
		The Ticos doubled their lead in the 61st minute thanks to a superb finish by Hernandez.
		He had been on the field less than three minutes when he beat Howard with a low shot from outside the penalty area that went in off the post.
	www.boston.com /sports/soccer/articles/2005/10/09/costa_rica_qualifies_with_shutout_of_us (302 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Costa Rica won't be a pushover
		Alexandre Guimaraes, who last coached Costa Rica into the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, will be on the sidelines for the team's first World Cup qualifier since he returned as national team coach.
		The Ticos barely missed out on the round of 16 that year and commanded worldwide respect for their performance.
		Pinto managed to guide the Ticos to the final stage of qualifying, but they struggled during the opening three qualifiers of the final round and Pinto was fired.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600138991,00.html (563 words)

	Costa Rica
		There are many buses on the road and most Ticos don't drive so they aren't good at giving drivers directions.
		The food was superb and we felt right at home with the local families.
		Ticos seated next to us had a little girl who was three.
	www.mallero.com /costa_rica.htm (1851 words)

	Own Costa Rica - costa rica culture
		Most of the "Ticos" are very conservative individuals who don't usually welcome "strange" or different ideas.
		Apart from a few notable exceptions--the gaily colored wooden carretas (ox-carts) which have become Costa Rica's tourist symbol, for example--you must dig deep to uncover crafts of substance.
		When it comes to dancing, however, they prefer the hypnotic Latin and rhythmic Caribbean beat and bewildering cadences of cumbia, lambada, marcado, merengue, salsa, soca, and the Costa Rican swing, danced with sure-footed erotic grace.
	www.owncostarica.com /CostaRica/Amenities/culture.html (1445 words)

	The Onion Bag Soccer Boards -> Post-game confrontations in 101 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This really seemed to upset the NJSEA yellow-jacket security, as they spent much of the match staring at the Ticos, mouthing to them, etc. The most confrontational seemed to be #792.
		The Ticos did NOTHING physically, and the yellow jacket thugs instigated a physical confrontation and clearly abused their powers.The Metros need to do something about this or they are fucking gutless cowards who don't deserve anyone's support.
		They exist in a crap job where their only chance to feel like something is to wield what little power they have to kick us around.
	www.theonionbag.com /php/boards/index.php?showtopic=5654 (2221 words)

	Ticos coach a throwback \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		He coached Costa Rica to a first-place finish in CONCACAF region qualifying for the 2002 World Cup, then nearly got the Ticos out of a first-round group that included eventual semifinalists Brazil and Turkey, then resigned (or was forced to resign, take your pick).
		Costa Rica then hired Colombian Jorge Luis Pinto; he was blown out in April after a 0-0 tie at Trinidad and Tobago left the Ticos 1-1-1 and tied for third place.
		Costa Rica is 0-5-1 in its last six games on U.S. soil and the nation is in full panic mode after the slow start to qualifying.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20050604/news_1s4soccer.html (468 words)

	Amazon.com: The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica: Books: Mavis Hiltunen Biesanz,Richard Biesanz,Karen ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		When I was researching Costa Rica as a candidate place for retirement, despite some effort, I was unable to find much literature beyond the standard travel and retirement guides and a few rather dry tomes of some international institutions.
		I was therefore delighted to come across and read The Ticos.
		The writing is a nice blend of hard facts and well-researched statistics with deductions from personal interviews, all of which is neatly intertwined with astute personal observation and personal anecdotes.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1555877370?v=glance (1633 words)

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