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Technology and people with disabilities go hand in hand

August 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Technology is improving conditions for people with disabilities. As a result, the equipment and software used by Stephen Hawking to communicate is being sold in Costa Rica. Some of these tools were exhibited on Thursday at the National Resource Center for Inclusive Education (CENAREC). The ExpoCenarec showed the technological advances for people with special needs, […]

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2,227 children have been poisoned

August 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

According to the National Poisoning Control Center (CNCI), during this year, 2,227 children under 12 years old have been poisoned and have required medical attention. Medicine poisoning is in the top of the list. This year, there have been 947 cases. It is followed by cleaning products poisoning with a total of 140 cases. Physicians […]

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Mena: “I can win and be president”

August 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Sergio Mena, founding leader of Partido Nueva Generación (PNG), still dreams of becoming President of the Republic. However, he also wants to have a seat in the Legislative Assembly. He prefers not to talk about it, though, because he admits that going around saying he thinks about running for both positions is synonym of weakness […]

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Beware! Diarrhea cases are increasing

August 19, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Epidemiologists from the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) are calling on the population to keep sanitation in order to reduce diarrhea cases increase, that usually occurs during August and September. Elenita Ramírez, an expert on emerging diseases, is worried because during this year, they have attended to 183,152 people at the fund’s medical centers. […]

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What is a digital nomad?

August 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

Digital nomad is a term used to refer to professionals who do their job using all the technological resources available and who also have a professional, “adventurous” approach. Erick Sossa, from Microsoft Office BG Lead Division, explained that this is a new lifestyle that contributes to more productive workers, thanks to productivity tools that allow […]

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Solís: “we are prepared for any demonstration”

August 18, 2016 by Staff News Writer

As it did on August 9th, the Executive will respond to taxi drivers’ demonstrations and it will also prevent streets closures. President Luis Guillermo Solís was clear about it and he also condemned the unions’ threats in recent days. If more demonstrations take place, we will face them, declared Solís Although taxi drivers haven’t announced […]

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