Saturday, February 28, 2026

[News Boquete] Annual Orchid Fair, March 26 until April 5


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Friday, February 27, 2026

[News Boquete] Re: We need your old technology to support our programs

Sorry, we can't repa8r televisions 

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On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 2:59 PM Greg <dblgg1962@gmail.com> wrote:
Sharp television repair?

On Fri, Feb 27, 2026, 2:56 PM News.Boquete via Inbox <inbox@list.newsboquete.info> wrote:

Take those old 'puters off the shelf

They ain't gonna fix them themselves.

New stuff ain't got the same soul

We'll give them a brand new role !!



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[News Boquete] We need your old technology to support our programs

Take those old 'puters off the shelf

They ain't gonna fix them themselves.

New stuff ain't got the same soul

We'll give them a brand new role !!



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AI Search Ranking: Information Density vs Keyword Density Protocols

The engineering behind information density vs keyword density for AI dictates modern search visibility today. Information density calculates the ratio of distinct, verified entities to total computational tokens. Keyword density measures the mathematical percentage of a specific lexical string within a document. This analysis covers Generative Engine Optimization protocols but excludes legacy link-building strategies. As of February 2026, algorithmic systems extract data chunks based on semantic relevance and cosine similarity rather than reading documents linearly. Webmasters must adapt immediately.

For more information, read this article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/information-density-vs-keyword-generative-engine-ai-search-nicor-hgurc/

The Mechanics of Semantic Vector Retrieval

Large Language Models evaluate text through high-dimensional vector embeddings, treating conversational filler as computational waste. AI companies, such as Anthropic, face immense processing power costs. Algorithmic filtering actively prioritizes efficient, data-rich inputs to minimize these exact expenses. Context windows restrict the amount of text a parsing algorithm analyzes simultaneously. Token efficiency defines the concrete value extracted per computational unit. Specific embedding models plot numerical tokens in space based on semantic proximity. Internal metrics demonstrate that text containing fewer than three unique entities per one hundred tokens degrades response accuracy by 41 percent. The system discards the input text automatically if the paragraph contains excessive subject dependency hops.

Structuring Generative Engine Optimization Pipelines

Retrieval-Augmented Generation systems actively extract modular, high-density text chunks from external databases to bypass static training cutoffs. Vector databases store the numerical representations of these specific chunks. Semantic relevance measures the exact mathematical distance between the user query and the stored endpoints. Webmasters calculate information density mathematically by dividing total verified entities by total tokens. A high ratio explicitly prevents cosine distance decay during vector database retrieval. Developers must map unstructured text to rigid schemas using JSON-LD formatting. The AI parser retrieves the subject, predicate, and object without guessing the meaning. Highly structured markdown achieves a 62 percent higher extraction rate compared to unstructured narrative text. Audit your fact-to-word ratio today using advanced semantic analysis tools. Restructure your highest-traffic pages into modular markdown chunks immediately to secure generative Answer Engine rankings.

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[News Boquete] Compassion for the cats




Kirsten Cares For Cats
has provided $2853.20 in veterinary care for the month of February and the month is not over yet.  These bills cover the care of 25 cats.  Some cats received multiple visits and we even had 2 cats hospitalized for multiple days.  We are giving a service no one else is, extending compassion to sick, injured or neglected cats. The veterinary bills are proof of our dedication. This is about having a heart for the innocent animals suffering through no fault of their own.  Would you consider donating to assist in providing medical attention so the abandoned kittens, the cats suffering an injury or ailment can get the proper care and not have to suffer in silence?  Thank you.
Kirsten Quimby

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[News Boquete] Dr. Sunny Roe has returned from sabbatical



Wellness Resource Center & Referral Service 

Dr. Sunny Roe has returned from sabbatical!

Appointments are now available at
The Isla Verde Hotel and Spa ~ Bajo Boquete

WhatsApp 6624-3641 or email drsunnyroe@gmail.com

Body Balance (30 min.) - Gentle vertebral and extremity adjustments for pain relief and relaxation

Mind Balance (30 min.) - Kinesiology (muscle testing) to better understand emotional and mental issues

Life Balance (60 min.) - Combines Body Balance and Mind Balance and includes wellness philosophies to accelerate the healing process

Relationship Balance (75 min.) - Advanced strategies for couples and families to improve their communication 

What others are saying....

I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Sunny Roe in Boquete off and on for the past five years. She has helped me enormously with back pain and sciatica...I am now pain free for the first time in years and would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone.
~ ~ ~ Sarah Worley, Development Consultant, Edinburgh, Scotland


My experience with Dr. Sunny has been amazing! She not only checks your body, but also checks with you about your emotional status which is huge in order to heal your body...my wife and I trust her very much.
~ ~ ~ Oscar Peña, President, Retire in Panama Tours & Expat Relocation Service, Boquete, Panama


When I felt a knot in my back I asked friends who they might recommend to give me some relief. They all said Dr. Sunny Roe. After the very first session the knot was gone, never to return. I am now also sleeping better at night. And after only another couple of sessions, my balance is much improved. Dr. Sunny knows a lot about how the body works and she's a great teacher. I'm glad I found her!
~ ~ ~ Sue Davis, Retired Sales & Marketing Expert, Potrerillos Abajo, Panama

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Dr. Sunny Roe graduated from Smith College with a BA in Psychology and from New York Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She shares gentle, researched-based methods on how to reduce pain, relieve stress, and increase wellness. She serves on the Advisory Board for Cloud Forest Botanicals and has lectured for the BCP Community Chat series and Boquete Health & Hospice.


All information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat disease.
Consult your personal physician for medical advice.


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[News Boquete] Certified Study Detects Severe Fecal Contamination in Panama’s Caldera River

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The water quality of the Caldera River is of direct concern to those who live in Boquete and downstream, not only for its environmental value, but also because it is an essential part of the environment in which we live and on which many communities depend. A study conducted by ENVIROLAB Environmental and Occupational Hygiene Laboratory, accredited by the National Accreditation Council (CNA) as accredited testing laboratory No. L-019, confirms the presence of significant fecal contamination in the river.

The analysis corresponds to Report No. 2025-CH-017-B663, performed on a sample from the Caldera River and analyzed between November 11 and 17, 2025, using the SM 9223 B Colilert-18 method, an internationally recognized standard method for the detection of fecal coliforms. The result obtained was 2820 MPN/100 ml of fecal coliforms.  To understand the magnitude of this value, it's important to compare it with Panamanian regulations.

Executive Decree No. 75 of June 4, 2008, which establishes the primary standard for recreational use with and without direct contact, sets a maximum limit of 250 MPN/100 ml. The detected value exceeds this limit by more than eleven times, meaning that, at the sampling point, the water does not meet the conditions considered safe, even for recreational use.

Fecal coliforms are indicator bacteria of contamination by human or animal feces. Their presence confirms that the water has been impacted by fecal contamination and that it may contain other microorganisms capable of causing gastrointestinal illnesses, skin infections, or other health problems. This type of result is not an interpretation or an opinion: it is objective technical evidence that the river is receiving fecal contamination discharges. 

It is important to clarify that rivers are not direct sources of drinking water and that, when their water is used for human consumption, it must undergo purification processes. However, the existence of a water treatment plant does not absolve the authorities of responsibility, nor does it eliminate the obligation of constant monitoring of the source, much less erase the environmental crime being committed against the Caldera River.

The contamination of a water source is a serious problem in itself, regardless of any subsequent treatment.  For this reason, we publicly demand that the district's water utility and the mayor's office immediately present recent, verifiable, and complete microbiological analysis results of the water reaching our homes, confirming that it is safe for human consumption. This is critical for the health of Boquete residents and visitors. This is not a mere formality. It is about knowing, with certainty, what we are consuming.

We are tired of repeating, over and over again, that the Caldera River is being polluted. Tired of warning about it. Tired of pointing it out. Tired of seeing how those responsible for protecting this resource look the other way.  And this is only what was measured. This test didn't even analyze for the presence of pesticides.  Substances we wouldn't be surprised to find, considering we've received and documented reports of people—both civilians and institutional—applying dangerous agrochemicals near water sources. Poison that inevitably ends up in the river. Poison that inevitably ends up in our environment.  We don't have to look far to see how this story ends when the authorities ignore warnings. 

For more than twenty years, residents of the Azuero Peninsula denounced the pollution of the La Villa River pictured above.  For more than twenty years, they were ignored, the problem was downplayed, and the damage was allowed to continue. It wasn't until the pollution became an undeniable public health crisis that the government finally declared a state of emergency in the provinces of Herrera and Los Santos in June 2025, allocating more than $10 million to try to repair a disaster that should never have been allowed to happen.  Ten million dollars. Public money. Everyone's money. To correct decades of institutional neglect.  Exactly the same pattern we are seeing today in Boquete.  Exactly the same silence.  Exactly the same irresponsibility. 

The question is unavoidable: are we going to wait until it becomes a health crisis before we act?  The current situation reflects an unacceptable level of negligence on the part of those who should be vigilant. Those who should be monitoring. Those who should be protecting. Those who should be reporting.  We cannot accept that this becomes normalized. We cannot accept that it is ignored. We cannot accept that it is minimized.  Because the Caldera River is not just water. It's health.  It's life. 

Results of the Analysis Carried Out From November 11 to 17, 2025

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

[News Boquete] Re: Fresh Veggie Orders Are Open 🥕🥬

There will not be any toxic spray at this event.

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On Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 11:45 AM Ann Schurman <aeschurman@outlook.com> wrote:
Thank you however I don't eat any produce with toxic spay on them.

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Subject: [News Boquete] Fresh Veggie Orders Are Open 🥕🥬
 


Your kitchen deserves fresh.


At Anasveggies.com, you can order high-quality, farm-fresh vegetables quickly and easily.


🗓 Ordering window: Thursday through Sunday

⏰ Orders close: Sunday at 6 PM (the system closes)


Place your order in time and pick it up at the

Tuesday Market at Tap Out | 9 AM – 12 PM


Freshness, flavor, and quality — ready for your week.


👉 Order now at Anasveggies.com


Eat better. Feel better. Live fresher.



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[News Boquete] Fresh Veggie Orders Are Open 🥕🥬


Your kitchen deserves fresh.


At Anasveggies.com, you can order high-quality, farm-fresh vegetables quickly and easily.


🗓 Ordering window: Thursday through Sunday

⏰ Orders close: Sunday at 6 PM (the system closes)


Place your order in time and pick it up at the

Tuesday Market at Tap Out | 9 AM – 12 PM


Freshness, flavor, and quality — ready for your week.


👉 Order now at Anasveggies.com


Eat better. Feel better. Live fresher.



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[News Boquete] Re: Celebrity Chefs cook for our beautiful park

The announcement was to hold the date. T8cket prices will be firmed up on Tuesday but most likely will be $100 with all proceeds going to the park.

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On Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 10:11 PM Dorothy Traska-Davis <dtraskadavis@gmail.com> wrote:
What is the cost of tickets, please. I don't see that mentioned. Thank you.

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