Autism is not caused by the environment and it is not a consequence of a psychological disorder, It is a genetic disorder with a very high percentage of heritability. In first-degree, consanguineous relatives of a child there are 20 times more chances of having autism as well. The autistic spectrum is basically a difficulty in social […]
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Costa Rica’s renewable energy plan will not stop
If the projections do not change, Costa Rica’s fame for its 100%, renewable energy plan will continue extending throughout the world. The behavior highlighted by the international media in 2016 could be repeated next year. According to the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), the use of bunker fuel to produce energy will not have a […]
ICODER requested to investigate 5 officials from the municipality of San Carlos
Nidia Jiménez, legislator from Partido Acción Ciudadana (PAC), informed that The Costa Rican Institute of Sport and Recreation (ICODER) requested the Public Prosecutor to investigate 5 officials from the Municipality of San Carlos for alleged irregularities in the construction of the athletic track for the last National Games. According to the complaint, ICODER provided 1,300 million […]
A Panaminian citizen swallowed 30 doses of crack
The Police Delegation of Barrio Mexico arrested a subject who swallowed 30 doses of crack. As reported by Carlos Hidalgo, spokesman of the Ministry of Public Security, it is a Panamanian surnamed Reyna, who after being caught on 5th Avenue to 6th Street, put the stones in the mouth. The individual became aggressive and then […]
Desamparados is being signposted!
The Municipality of Desamparados is signposting several sectors of the canton. The work has focused on horizontal and vertical signs to improve road safety in troubled places. Among the benefited sectors there are the pedestrian crossing from Fátima to Patarrá, the advanced stop line alongside Plaza de Gravilias and Sector 2 (Ebais) and the advanced […]
Turrialba volcano’s eruptions are affecting flights
Turrialba Volcano’s constant eruptions cause delays and cancellations of flights. A passenger, who asked not to be identified, talked about the situation at Miami International Airport, located in Florida. She had planned to return to Costa Rica on November 9th, but it has taken more time than expected. The flight was scheduled for November 9th […]