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"Total income to date, excluding our latest undistributed dividend, has been approximately £1.5 million in Swiss Francs and Venezuelan Bolivars, which we convert our income into, as they remain the hardest currencies in the world." . The phrase appears in Ian Fleming's novel Thunderball (Thunderball), belonging to the James Bond agent saga, and is pronounced by the leader of the Specter criminal organization, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, while taking stock of the profits left by his misdeeds. The reference that the novel makes to the iconic 007 of the bolivar may seem crazy today, given that in barely fifteen years the Venezuelan currency has undergone three reconversions, in which 14 zeros were removed. However, it illustrates the worldwide reputation that the Venezuelan currency enjoyed in the mid-20th century. That fame disappeared on February 18, 1983. It was the last day of the working week and, therefore, it went down in history with the grim name of "Black Friday." That day the government of then President Luis Herrera Campins (1925-2007) announced a drastic devaluation of the bolivar. "Since the 1930s, the bolivar was one of the most solid currencies in the world and a symbol of Venezuelan prosperity," historian Tomás Straka tells BBC Mundo. Skip We recommend and continue reading We recommend Bolivares banknotes. What is behind the abrupt devaluation of the bolivar and what does it say about the incipient recovery of the dollarized economy in Venezuela? The then Colonel Pérez Jiménez receives the Constitution of 1953. January 23: the last hours in power of Marcos Pérez Jiménez, the general ousted 65 years ago in Venezuela Two brains. What the terms far-left and far-right mean (and how they are used today) Main hall of the Villa Planchart. Villa Planchart: the Caracas mansion that was designed in Italy and became an icon of architecture and design End of Recommend A prosperity that attracted immigrants to an oil country that was developing and offered great opportunities. "The bolivar was a symbol of what made Venezuela a reference country in the 20th century: the country of social ascent, of great infrastructure works, the country that attracted immigrants from all sides, that defeated malaria and almost liquidated to illiteracy. That Venezuela vanished like a mirage on Black Friday," added the member of the Academy of History of Venezuela. 40 years after the measure, we analyze the factors that led to Black Friday and how four decades later its effects are still present. the dream is over "Black Friday meant the rupture of the period of greatest exchange and monetary stability that any Latin American country had," says José Guerra, an economics professor at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV). Herrera Campins at a press conference in the 80s. IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES Caption, The drop in oil revenues, capital flight and foreign debt forced Herrera Campins to devalue the bolivar, just in the year that the Bicentennial of the hero was celebrated. Along the same lines, the political scientist and consultant Fernando Spiritto pointed out in an article that on February 18, 1983 "the culmination of a long cycle of economic stability that began in the early 1960s and which, with very notable exceptions, was characterized by high growth and low inflation". Until that day, the bolivar maintained a fixed parity of 4.3 for every US dollar that had already lasted a decade. From there, currency control was imposed with three exchange rates, through which the government awarded foreign currencies to citizens and companies at a certain price, according to the use they were going to give them. The devaluation impoverished, overnight, wage earners, retirees and everyone who had their savings in bolivars, who lost 70% of their value. The measure also caused a disappearance of products, due to the increase in the cost of imports. "I was a child, but I remember that suddenly there were no apples in supermarkets or that the variety of toys was reduced," adds political scientist Guillermo Tell Aveledo, to illustrate the changes that occurred in the country that until then was experiencing a boom of consumption during which the famous phrase "ta' cheap, give me two" and the term of "Saudi Venezuela" were coined. Likewise, he made it so that those who had become accustomed to traveling abroad, especially to Miami (United States), to vacation or go shopping, could no longer do so with the same frequency. In the early 1980s, some 400,000 Venezuelans (3% of the po[CENSORED]tion at the time) went to South Florida annually, according to official estimates at the time. Venezuelans in front of an exchange house after the imposition of the exchange control ordered by Chávez in 2002. IMAGE SOURCE, GETTY IMAGES Caption, "Black Friday" was not the first nor the last devaluation of the bolivar, but it ended the confidence of Venezuelans in their currency. The devaluation showed that the growth recorded in previous years was sustained by public spending, which promoted an economic link: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-america-latina-64428203

They are best known for being beasts of burden. In some parts of the world it has been associated, perhaps unfairly, with terms of insult or derision. But in a French village some 174 miles (280 km) east of Paris, archaeologists have made a discovery that is helping to rewrite much of what we know about donkeys. At the site of a former Roman villa in the village of Boinville-en-Woëvre, a team unearthed the remains of several donkeys that would have dwarfed most species we are familiar with today. "They were giant donkeys," says Ludovic Orlando, director of the Toulouse Center for Anthropobiology and Genomics, at the Purpan Faculty of Medicine in Toulouse, France. "These specimens, which were genetically linked to donkeys in Africa, were larger than some types of horse." Orlando has been leading a project that sequenced the DNA of donkey skeletons. It was part of a much larger study to trace the origin of donkey domestication and its subsequent spread to other parts of the world. Skip We recommend and continue reading We recommend The shell of the turtle found in Pompeii. The surprising discovery of a pregnant turtle in the ruins of Pompeii Horses The breed of horses that questions the theory that these animals arrived in America with the European colonizers bear photo The bear that couldn't stop taking selfies in Colorado padayappa The unique story of the friendly elephant whose fame became a curse End of Recommend Research is providing surprising insights into the very history of our species through our relationship with these highly versatile animals. According to Orlando, the donkeys bred in the Roman villa of Boinville-en-Woëvre measured 155 cm from the ground to the withers (a ridge between the shoulder blades). The average height of donkeys today is 130 cm. The only modern donkey that comes close is the American mammoth donkey, also known as the jack mammoth, a species where males are unusually large and often used for breeding. Giant donkeys like those found at Boinville-en-Woëvre may have played an important but underappreciated role in the expansion of the Roman Empire and its subsequent attempts to hold on to this territory, Orlando says. Rock with carved donkeys. IMAGE SOURCEERIC LAFFORGUE/GETTY Caption, Petroglyphs on a rock in Saudi Arabia depicting donkeys, showing how important these animals were in ancient times. "Between the 2nd and 5th centuries, the Romans bred donkeys to produce mules, resulting from crossbreeding with horses, and which played a key role in transporting military equipment and goods," he says. "Although they were in Europe, they mixed with donkeys that came from West Africa." But the changes in the fate of the Roman Empire were probably instrumental in making this giant breed of donkey disappear as well. "If you don't have an empire thousands of miles wide, you don't need an animal that transports goods over long distances," says Orlando. "There was no economic incentive to continue producing mules." A trace of thousands of years To trace how donkeys have played their role throughout human history, an international team of 49 scientists from 37 laboratories sequenced the genomes of 31 ancient and 207 modern donkeys from around the world. Using genetic modeling techniques, they were able to track changes in the donkey po[CENSORED]tion over time. They found that donkeys were possibly first domesticated from wild donkeys and probably by herders around 7,000 years ago in Kenya and the Horn of Africa in East Africa. While this is a bit earlier than first thought, perhaps most surprisingly, the researchers also concluded that all modern donkeys living today appear to have descended from this single domestication event. Still, there are previous studies that suggest there may be other attempts to domesticate donkeys in Yemen. A municipal cleaning worker cleans the streets and behind him leads a donkey that carries the garbage bags. IMAGE SOURCE, ANADOLU AGENCY Caption, In some parts of the world donkeys are still essential, such as in Turkey, where they are used for municipal cleaning. Interestingly, this first donkey domestication in East Africa coincided with the aridity of a once-green Sahara. An abrupt weakening of the monsoon around 8,200 years ago, combined with increased human activity in the form of grazing and burning, led to decreased rainfall and gradual expansion of the desert and Sahel region. Domesticated donkeys may have been crucial in adapting to this increasingly harsh environment. link: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-64367883

The Indian brand offers a retro access custom (A2) with the well-known engine from the Interceptor and Continental in which almost everything else is new. Since the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT were introduced to the world in 2018, more than 400,000 units of these two models have already been sold. The Super Meteor 650 is powered by the same engine as its siblings, a 648cc SOHC inline twin with 8 valves that is air and oil cooled. The power is 47 CV at 7250 rpm, that is, ideal not only for any fan but also for a new driver who is opening the A2 license. You will be able to enjoy the Super Meteor from the first moment, without it being necessary to limit its power. The maximum torque of 52.3 Nm is reached at 5650 rpm. It may interest you: First photo of the electric Royal Enfield You can not miss: Beautiful preparation Royal Enfield HNTR 350 When riding the Super Meteor 650 (blessed are the bikes that have names and not alphabet soup!) you quickly realize that the twin has excellent bass. So much so that 80 percent of the available torque is found at just 2,500 rpm. A situation that fits like a glove to this model that Royal Enfield defines as retro custom. Well, in international markets they now use the term cruiser but we think that these are semantic issues that are not very important. According to the Oxford Dictionary, "cruising is traveling in a motor vehicle smoothly at moderate speeds." We can assure you of something that the Super Meteor is capable of doing all day long, as it demonstrated in this dynamic test on the roads around Valencia. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023 The work that Royal Enfield has done has not been simply to take the engine already known from the Interceptor and Continental to give it a custom aesthetic touch. Nor is it about using the base of the Meteor 350 (undoubtedly the little sister of the bike you see here) and planting the twin. No, the Super Meteor 650 is a completely new bike. Royal Enfield assures that, in addition to the computer simulations that are already unavoidable in the times in which we live, its testers have traveled more than a million km through India, the United Kingdom and Spain to fine-tune the final product. Joaquín Cuñat, head of Royal Enfield Spain, explained to us that India and the EU had recently signed a trade agreement that eliminated or reduced tariffs on products. For this reason, the Super Meteor 650 will be on sale throughout Spain from March at 7,247 euros. That is the price of the base version which is called Astral, and it can be chosen in three colors (black, blue and a very British green). The next step is the Interstellar version (we really liked the movie of the same name and its soundtrack) at 7,447 euros (pink price) in green or gray. Finally, we can opt for the top of the range, the Celestial (7,747 euros) in red or blue that comes standard with a screen and luxurious large seat and backrest. In the test we only had access to the Astral, the base version, but the differences with the others are more cosmetic. As a good custom (which comes from the English "tailor"), Royal Enfield offers a huge catalog of accessories so that you can give it the image you want, more minimalist or ornate. The Super Meteor 650 is the first Royal Enfield to use an upside-down fork, well, we can't say it's very new in 2023, but welcome. It is a unit signed by Showa that has 43 mm in diameter, 120 mm of travel and without regulation. On the rear axle we find two shock absorbers from the same farm with preload adjustment in five positions. We liked the fork a lot but the shock perhaps felt a little dry, especially in the bumpiest areas. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the travel is only 101 mm... The brand reminded us that this motorcycle is designed to be versatile, and its range of use even includes riding with a partner and with luggage (not my case). because my wife prefers making clothes to riding a motorcycle). We come to the section of the brakes, some Bybre (By Brembo, which is a second brand of the famous manufacturer) that if we are not mistaken are made precisely in India. The front disc is 320 mm (the same as its sisters) with a two-piston caliper. The changes are in the back, because there the disc is 300 mm (240 mm on the Interceptor and Continental). The Super Metero, like any good custom, is long (1500 mm of wheelbase) and low, the bike feels well planted and, although agility is not its strong point, on the highway or in the city it moves with ease. When braking, you also have to lean a lot on the rear brake. To which we must add that this is a relatively heavy motorcycle (241 kg with all the fills made). link: https://www.moto1pro.com/pruebas-motos/royal-enfield-super-meteor-650-acertada-custom-retro

Clearing the application cache is the most suitable solution It is possible that on occasion when using the Google Chrome browser it does not work well and it is not clear what the reason is. Among the possibilities is that the cache used by the development is not working as it should, and this causes the software to behave erratically. We tell you how to solve this quickly and safely. The cache is information that Google Chrome leaves on the device to be able to work more quickly when accessing the web (it can be data or images). Over time, and regardless of your phone's operating system, this can become corrupted. And, therefore, the problems arrive. Luckily, in the app itself there is a tool that allows you to correct the problem by deleting it. This will not make the device perform worse - nor will the application - because everything is regenerated on subsequent uses. Clear Google Chrome Cache The process in question is very safe, since we repeat that everything necessary is within the Google application. Therefore, you do not have to go to the operating system or install anything in the terminal. In addition, the time they need to do this is quite short, so it's all positive news for the browser to work as usual again. These are the steps you have to take: Open the Google Chrome browser as usual. From the main screen, it is not necessary to open a website to do so, click on the icon in the upper right area that has three dots as an image. Among the options that you see in the menu that is displayed, you must choose History. When doing so, you enter a screen that shows the last websites you have visited and, next to the top, there is a link called Clear Navigation Links. Click on it. Clear cache in Google Chrome SmartLife You will see the different options that the tool has that go from cleaning the history; going through doing the same with cookies; and, most interestingly, you can delete the files and images from the cache. Select what you want to do, but the last possibility should always be checked. Use the Clear data button and wait for everything to finish (it won't take long). You are done and Google Chrome should now work perfectly. You can use this function as many times as necessary, since as we have indicated there is no problem for the stability and proper functioning of the Google browser. An excellent option to always keep Chrome in top shape. link: https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/02/17/lifestyle/1676632642_727990.html

This is a day of expectation and analysis of results in the foreign exchange market. The price of the dollar in Colombia started this Friday, February 17, with slight falls in its price, but with an upward trend, in the midst of a market that continues to analyze the recent inflation and economic growth figures that have been known locally and internationally. . Likewise, for now he is focusing his attention on analyzing what will come at the end of the month and the beginning of March in terms of interest rates and monetary policy adjustments to fight against the cost of living. Illuminated yellow taxi sign on a typical old style black taxi in Manchester, Great Britain. Close up. taxi vs. digital platforms, a fight that is experienced throughout the neighborhood According to the opening records provided by the Colombian Stock Exchange, this currency started with an initial cost of 4,950 pesos. The value marks a setback of 16 pesos and 33 cents with respect to the Representative Market Rate (TRM) set for today by the Financial Superintendence at 4,966 pesos and 33 cents, after the strong upturns that ended last Thursday, driven by the uncertainty that continues to be felt in the different investment markets. Opencurrency February 17 According to the opening records provided by the Colombian Stock Exchange, this currency started with an initial cost of 4,950 pesos. - Photo: B V C In addition to this, the first operations of the day have been characterized by very pronounced ups and downs, the product of strong volatility that places it at a maximum of 4,963 pesos with 60 cents, but also drags it to a minimum of 4,911 pesos with 60 cents; all in negative territory. Cut off at 9:00 a.m. m., the average price of the dollar is located at 4,933 pesos with 98 cents; momentarily saying goodbye to the escalation that had been showing since last Wednesday. Opencurrency February 17 One of the first things to keep in mind to understand what happens with this foreign currency is that next Monday is a holiday in the United States. - Photo: B V C One of the first things to keep in mind to understand what is happening with this foreign currency is that next Monday is a holiday in the United States, where Washington Day will be celebrated, and therefore a lot of buying and selling is expected. on this occasion, to anticipate the closing of markets on that date. This will make volatility feel more strongly and see large spikes high and low in your trades. Pension and pensions Private funds come out in defense of the savings of their affiliates, in the face of the pension reform In addition to this, according to analysts and experts, it must be taken into account that the futures of the American stock indices are trading in red again and lose almost 0.50%, in response to the comments of several Federal Reserve officials, that little by little they are adopting an aggressive tone and are showing signs of new aggressive positions regarding interest rates, impacting investor confidence in the short term and fanning the specter of a possible recession in this country. Another key piece of information influencing all this has to do with US household debt, which hit a new all-time high at the end of 2022, driven in part by increased use of credit cards, but inflation and interest rates. Higher interest rates pose risks of default on payments. The total amount of that debt was $16.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to data from the New York branch of the Federal Reserve (Fed, central bank) released Thursday. That's $394 billion, or 2.4%, more than in the third quarter, and $2.75 billion more than at the end of 2019, before the Covid-19 pandemic hit the global economy. Purchases with credit cards in circulation ―widely used in the United States for all types of purchases― amount to 986,000 million dollars. Made with Flourish Operations with housing loans thus amounted to 11,920 million dollars. But sharp rises in interest rates for these loans since early 2022, in response to Fed rate hikes to contain high inflation, have put a damper on new mortgages, “after two years of record high volumes.” ”. More than 40,000 people in Cali receive the Colombia Mayor subsidy. When does the new Citizen Income subsidy start? Finally, it must be taken into account that oil prices did not show major changes last Thursday, February 16, due to the mixed results in data from the United States and the prospects for a recovery in Chinese demand and with an accumulation in the crude oil reserves in the world's largest economy. link: https://www.semana.com/economia/macroeconomia/articulo/dolar-hoy-en-colombia-inicio-a-la-baja-y-vuelve-al-terreno-de-la-volatilidad-en-cuanto-esta/202322/

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The entity suggested continuing to move forward with the increase in rates to control inflation and highlighted fiscal targets. After two weeks in which the International Monetary Fund (IMF) made its annual visit to Colombia, the organization delivered the conclusions for the country of its 'mission', also called chapter IV, in which it highlighted, among various topics, the importance of “ proceed prudently with key structural reforms, along with a continued robust communications strategy.” (Read: The recommendations that the IMF makes to the Colombian economy). This as an essential point, according to the IMF, to boost productivity, improve inclusion and guarantee a gradual and 'well-sequenced' transition towards a greener and more diversified economy. “Many of these reforms are still being discussed and formulated. In this sense, we still do not have an opinion, but we understand that they seek to correct important problems, such as improving services, expanding coverage. The details about how these reforms are formulated and how they fit with these strong policy frameworks that Colombia has had are also very important,” said Ceyda Oner, head of the IMF mission for Colombia. In addition, the official stressed that the importance of communication efforts of these projects can help mitigate the risks that investors or markets may perceive about the country. The IMF conclusions highlight, for example, the National Development Plan recently filed by the Government, and its emphasis on issues such as equity and security, emphasizing the eradication of extreme poverty and hunger. (Also: 'We are approaching the inflation ceiling, whatever that may be.') ADVERTISING "The careful and prudent implementation of the PND, in close consultation with relevant stakeholders, will be essential to preserve fiscal and financial stability and ensure that economic incentives are well aligned," the entity said. The IMF also said that “a well-designed and executed energy transition and export diversification plan is vital to ensure sustainability and resilience in the medium term.” Other conclusions The report detailed a total of 12 points on the situation in the country. First, he highlighted that global conditions continue to pose challenges, but that, despite the challenges of recent times, the Colombian economy "exceeded expectations in 2022" and grew at one of the fastest rates among emerging economies. The entity estimates that the country's GDP would be at 8% by 2022, but that it is currently operating above potential product. Hand in hand with this, "internal and external imbalances have widened." In the case of inflation, the figure is already 13.3% and the IMF also emphasized the fact that "the current account deficit increased from 5.6% of GDP in 2021 to 6.3% of GDP in the 2022”. (Keep reading: Inflation 'bites' into a chunk of good stock dividends.) In this context, according to the IMF, macroeconomic policies are tightening "appropriately", since the Bank of the Republic has raised its interest rate from 1.75% in September 2021 to 12.75% in January 2023. Oner mentioned that the needs remain in relation to getting inflation down "from the high levels it is at right now." According to the head of the mission for Colombia, it is possible that more monetary policy actions are needed depending on how the data develops. “We think that interest rate policy will remain in a restrictive position this year,” she said. The IMF also referred to the government's fiscal deficit targets (3.8%) and that this reduction "will be supported by the tax reforms of 2021 and 2022 and by high oil revenues, which will allow expanding social spending while the liabilities generated by the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) continue to be reduced”. (Read: External debt grows and the Government calls the AFPs to buy more bonds). link: https://www.portafolio.co/economia/fmi-razones-para-promover-el-alza-de-tasas-de-interes-en-colombia-578474

Those who traveled to Miami to escape the winter storm that particularly virulently affects Canada and the northern United States found that the arctic cold wave even reached that part of the southeastern country. The minimum temperature on Christmas Day in Miami was 6 ºC and the maximum was 8 ºC. "It was cold yesterday...and it turns out we broke some records!" read a message posted on its Twitter account Monday by the National Weather Service in South Florida. "It was the coldest Christmas on record in terms of maximum temperatures at our weather stations." Skip Twitter content, 1 Allow Twitter content? This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything loads, as that site may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter's cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content, select 'accept and continue'. accept and continue End of Twitter content, 1 Weather Warning: Rain of Iguanas But this cold snap in South Florida isn't just affecting humans. Other animals, especially those that are cold-blooded like iguanas, also suffer its consequences. atmospheric rivers What are the "atmospheric rivers" that are causing catastrophic rains in California Satellite image of Hurricane Ian passing through Florida. Ian: Why Florida is such a hurricane prone state bear photo The bear that couldn't stop taking selfies in Colorado a woman tries to walk down the snow-filled street. Storm Elliot: why this time the cyclonic bomb in the US is so powerful and what does the polar vortex have to do with it? End of Recommend And it is that the low temperatures immobilize them, leaving them in a kind of catatonic state or temporary paralysis. Thus, when they are sleeping in the trees, they lose their grip and fall to the ground. Paralyzed, but still alive. iguana When it's cold, it's not uncommon for the National Weather Service in Miami to issue falling iguana advisories or "falling iguanas" to alert the po[CENSORED]tion to this phenomenon. Sea turtles, snakes, and other reptiles also experience cold stunning during frost. In the case of iguanas, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission also issued a warning on its Twitter account. This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything loads, as that site may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter's cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content, select 'accept and continue'. accept and continue "With cooler temperatures this holiday weekend, you may see non-native green iguanas in a state of torpor, temporarily losing all muscle control. You might even see them fall from trees," the public body wrote. Why do lizards have a third eye? "Whatever you do, don't bring wild green iguanas into your house or car to warm them up! They can recover faster than you think and become defensive, using their long tails and sharp teeth and claws." Hibernation Most South Florida iguanas come from countries with warmer climates in Central and South America, where they don't face such low temperatures. These cold-blooded green iguanas rely on external heat to regulate their body temperatures. iguana When it is less than 10 ºC, some enter a state of hibernation that leaves them torpid. In order to survive in a colder climate, iguanas slow down the rhythm of their bodily processes, including blood flow and heartbeat to a minimal point. They even change color, from a bright green to a more grayish shade, and their eyes are sunken. When temperatures rise, they return to their normal physical state. iguanas in miami Line Remember that you can receive notifications from BBC Mundo. Download the new version of our app and activate them so you don't miss out on our best content. link: https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-64045774

Voge, the brand of the Chinese manufacturer Loncin, launches its own version of the 400 scooter whose mechanics are related to the BMW C400, with a launch price. The brand that owns the powerful Chinese manufacturer Loncin, does not hide the origin of its new scooter: it comes from the development of the "Germans" BMW C400X and C400GT, which they manufacture for them (hence the quotes), a collaboration that has lasted two decades with other models. In fact, both the engine and the chassis of the Voge SR4Max are shared with the German models, and we think that they have correctly designed a scooter halfway between the "naked" C400X or the tourist C400GT. The Voge SR4Max is a sport-tourism scooter whose price is irresistible: 5,789 euros with a 5-year warranty (it is the launch price that will go up to 6,289 euros, still well below its German "relatives"). It may interest you: BMW C400X versus CE04 You can't miss Test Voge 300 Rally Voge SR4Max test: a scooter with German DNA and a Chinese price Voge SR4Max: 34 HP and 214 kg The mechanics of this scooter is therefore an old acquaintance of those who know the BMW C400: a 349.8 cc single-cylinder engine that curiously does not speed up the displacement assumed in its name, it is a 350, not a 400. With a modern design, it has an axle of balancing and an overhead camshaft with 4 valves and offers a respectable power of 34 CV at 7500 rpm, that is to say in line with the best in the category: apart from the BMWs, the KYMCO Xciting 400 and the SYM MaxSym 400 They equal in power and slightly outperform in maximum torque. A rigid frame made of steel tubes with round and square sections holds a fork with 35 mm bars in front and a traditional suspension (carrier engine) at the rear, and by design it prevents having a flat platform (it gains rigidity and leaves space for the gasoline tank, of 12.8 liters). The weight rises to 214 kg, like the BMW GT (the minimalist "X" weighs 8 kg less), and is explained by a very well equipped equipment: as you can see the fairing is sporty but wide (it protects well), with a seat that welcomes the pilot very well and also the passenger well. Under the seat there is a large hole, whose volume is somewhat compromised by the habit of putting helmet "shapes" at the bottom. It's fine if it fits a helmet, or two (full-face and open here), but it's better to leave as much space as possible, even if it's square or irregular, and so we can fit a medium backpack or laptop (now, no). We do have two frontal glove compartments, whose closing is centralized with the contact, and which have a cigarette lighter socket (12 V) and USB. And another thing: microSD card slot… for the front camera. Yeah! I am very happy about this news and one day all motorcycles will have one: apart from uploading routes to social networks, it is something that can be vital in the event of an accident, bearing witness to what happened. Another thing that all bikes will have one day is adjustable levers... but unfortunately on this Voge it is not like that. It does have another "essential": handbrake with an ingenious locking system for the left lever. The windshield screen is large, but you will have to decide in which position you leave it (it is done with a tool), for me in the high one (as you can see in the photos) it was ideal. But I can't complain about much else, the electronic key works perfectly (and has a hidden mechanism if something goes wrong) and the TFT screen offers good information, including tire pressure (great). By the way, an excellent detail to mount a Pirelli Angel Scooter as standard: few change the tires of their scooter and having "good tires" at the entrance is a guarantee of behavior and safety (it has 15 inches in front and 14 inches in the rear, like the BMWs of course). Braking is well served (two 265 mm discs in front with JJuan radial calipers) and in addition to ABS we have traction control, which on a scooter with these features is a welcome help on slippery surfaces (the clutch and variator do not allow "playing around"). ” as in a gear motorcycle). All the lights are LED (the brake with emergency indicator and the traction control are too distracting) and I liked that the front ones illuminate well and make you visible. It even has "cornering light": turning on the turn signal activates another LED on that side (a good idea, although very urban). On the move: good balance It seemed to many of us that between the BMW C400X and C400GT something intermediate was missing, neither as naked (and not very attractive) as the X nor as relatively bulky in the city as the GT. Well here we have it: the Voge SR4Max is more in line with the GT but being somewhat more compact and, of course, with a much more affordable price. They even have attractive financing with an entry fee of 1,800 euros and 72 installments of 69 per month... But price aside, the truth is that this Voge convinced us on the move: the engine and chassis were well-known and have been well equipped, so no surprises The engine pulls smoothly (more than other 400s, somewhat rough) but quite energetic, it seems to me that it is more in line with the Hondas (Forza and ADV 350) although it runs a little more. Two curious things happened to us, which I don't know if they will be the subject of the first units: link: https://www.moto1pro.com/pruebas-motos/prueba-voge-sr4max-un-scooter-con-adn-aleman-y-precio-chino

The price of this new multimedia accessory is really low Xiaomi's machinery never seems to stop, and an example of what we say is that it is continuously launching new devices so that users don't look to other brands to buy terminals or all kinds of accessories. Among the latter there is a new one that surely attracts attention: the TV Stick 4K. Officially announced in India, but it is hoped that sooner or later it will reach other regions such as Spain, the product we are talking about allows you to use the Android TV operating system (specifically in its eleventh version) on televisions that do not integrate it. This, among other things, makes it possible to get much more out of TV, since you can install a large number of applications that work perfectly, such as games or all those that allow access to streaming platforms. In order for everything to work perfectly, the new Xiaomi TV Stick 4K, which is similar in shape to Amazon's Fire TVs, has quite competent hardware: Quad-core processor with Cortex A35 architecture and Mali-G31 MP2 GPU 2GB RAM Eight gig storage Good connectivity and image quality In the first case, it must be said that everything that is needed for this equipment to access the Internet and connect with accessories or televisions is present. In the first case, it has Dual Band WiFi, so the stability when transmitting data is adequate. On the other hand, it has Bluetooth 5.0 to synchronize accessories such as game controllers, and the option chosen to establish the connection with TVs is HDMI, so its compatibility is excellent. By the way, the power is acquired through a USB port. Android TV operating system on a Xiaomi Google Regarding image quality, it should be noted that the maximum resolution that the Xiaomi accessory can be used with is 4K, which fits perfectly with current televisions. Therefore, it does not require any scaling to enjoy the highest possible definition. A good detail of this model is that it is compatible with Dolby Vision, which ensures great color accuracy and a very high dynamic range. Besides, in the sound there is no lack of the possibility of using Dolby Atmos. Remote control and price of this Xiaomi player There are new features in the remote control, which is infrared and quite effective. Without missing a microphone to use the Google assistant, this time more buttons are included to access video platforms directly, raising the number to four. As far as price is concerned, the Xiaomi TV Stick 4K costs only 57 euros in exchange... an extremely competitive price if it is maintained when it arrives in our country. link: https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/02/15/lifestyle/1676451085_637103.html

Learn about the mobilizations that will take place in the main cities of the country this February 15. For this February 15, a day of demonstrations has been called against the reforms proposed by the Government of Gustavo Petro. It is expected that various political sectors, economic unions and citizens, who wish to express their opposition, will take to the streets of the main cities of the country. This set of protests has been called the "counter-march" on social media. After the days held this February 14 in support of the reforms, the main voices detracting from Gustavo Petro confirmed that they will take to the streets to demonstrate this February 15. They want to show their opposition to the Development Plan and labor, health and pension reforms. These reforms were presented by the President during the day that took place in the Plaza de Armas. The calls have been led by politicians from right-wing parties such as the Democratic Center. In their social networks they have made calls to mobilize against the "Petroreformas" as the representative to the chamber, Miguel Polo Polo, called them. For her part, María Fernanda Cabal has also summoned her followers “This Wednesday, February 15, we are going to march against the absurd decisions of the anarchist government of Gustavo Petro, such as those of Minister Corcho, who seeks to burst the health system by putting in risk the lives of Colombians" published the senator on her twitter. In which cities will there be marches? What are the meeting points? It is known that the demonstrations will take place in the main 12 cities of the country. Citizens have been summoned at 10 in the morning at the points shown below. Armenia - Bolivar Square. Barranquilla - Squares of Peace. Bogota - National Park Bucaramanga - Race 27 with 58. Cali - Pan American Park. Cartagena - Camellón de los Mártires. Ibagué - Murillo Toro Park. Manizales - Race 22. Medellín - Oriental Avenue with La Playa. Pereira - Dosquebradas Viaduct. Santa Marta - Camellón square. Villavicencio - Chamber of Commerce. The Minister of the Interior, Alfonso Prada, assured that the protesters will have all their rights guaranteed during the protests. He also highlighted how enriching the day for democracy will be. link: https://colombia.as.com/actualidad/paro-nacional-en-colombia-horarios-recorrido-y-donde-sera-la-protesta-hoy-15-de-febrero-n/

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The organization, which brings together the main unions of national production, spoke out against the demonstrations called by the Government to support the reforms it is promoting. The National Trade Union Council expressed its concern about the call for the march carried out by the national government in support of the package of social reforms promoted by the administration of President Gustavo Petro, of which only the one referring to health is known (until today). Of services: Demonstration February 14, in support of the Petro Government: these are the meeting points The currency was $58 above the Market Representative Rate set by the Financial Superintendence. Macroeconomy Dollar in Colombia started the week stomping The organization, which brings together the main production unions, calls on the president to guarantee citizen access to the content of the bills with time to deliberate on them. Through a statement, the Council added that "transferring the debate to the streets, promoting horizontal interference between the branches of public power puts the institutional framework at risk, especially the exercise of the constitutional functions of the Congress of the Republic." According to figures from the organization, so far this year there have been some 121 blockades in 20 departments, consequences for mobility and for the economy because it makes "an invitation to use institutional channels so that, within the framework of the Constitution and the Law, a democratic, informed and participatory debate is guaranteed in the Congress of the Republic. Respecting the separation of powers and the pillars of the democratic system”. In depth: Marches for and against government reforms: this is the environment Macroeconomy Dollar in Colombia closed at $4,739 this February 9 It is worth clarifying that this semester the reform to health, work, pensions, submission law and other initiatives that have already been under way since last year, such as political reform, will be discussed in Congress. The truth is that the support in the Legislature for these reforms is uncertain, which is why the Historical Pact and President Petro have called marches for Tuesday, February 14, in what they have called a "great social dialogue" on the reforms. . link: https://www.elespectador.com/economia/macroeconomia/consejo-nacional-gremial-rechaza-el-llamado-a-marchar-hecho-por-el-gobierno/

A female gibbon mysteriously became pregnant Zookeepers in Japan believe they have solved the mystery of how a female gibbon became pregnant despite living alone in her cage. Momo, a 12-year-old white-handed gibbon, surprised her keepers at the Kujukushima Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagasaki in February 2021 when she gave birth despite not having a male for companionship. Momo and her cub at the Kujukushima Zoo. (N/A/Kujukushima Zoo) Now, two years later, after a DNA test of her calf, the zoo has discovered who her father is, and even has a theory about how the gibbons mated. The test showed that the father was Itō, a lithe 34-year-old gibbon, who was in an enclosure adjacent to Momo when she became pregnant. The zoo told CNN on Friday that it believed Momo and Itō had managed to mate through a small hole in a steel plate between their enclosures. The hole measured about 9 millimeters (0.8 inches) in diameter. An otter and an ape, the strangest couple in this zoo 2:02 The as-yet-unnamed calf now weighs around 2 kilograms (4.4 pounds) and is "growing healthily" under Momo's loving care, the zoo said. “It is a precious life born in the world, we will continue to take good care of it and hope it lives a long and healthy life,” said Hideki Hisano, deputy director of the zoo. Gibbons are among the smallest apes, but they have loud voices and have developed elaborate language, plus they can swing from branch to branch at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. There are dozens of gibbon species that are native to parts of Asia, from northeastern India to China and from there to the Borneo archipelago. The gibbon po[CENSORED]tion in the wild has been declining and they have been listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, as their habitat is threatened by human activities such as deforestation, mining and construction. of roads. link: https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2023/02/10/zoologico-gibon-hembra-cria-trax/

This motorcycle, with a Rolls-Royce helicopter turbine with 420 CV, costs a quarter of a million euros and uses 32 liters per 100 km. Marine Turbine Technologies) is an engineering and design company specializing in turbine engines for industrial use. MTT's headquarters are located in Louisiana (Freddie Spencer's land) where they work with propellers of this type to be used in vehicles that travel by land or sea. It may interest you Dream bike: Tribute to the Yamaha RD350 with R3 turbo engine You can't miss Video: Motorcycles with turbo return: History Fiction The stereotype reminds us that American society likes the excessive, if we are allowed the commonplace: the big donkey, walk or not walk. In this case we are talking about a motorcycle that, of course, does walk, because according to those responsible for MTT its 420 RR (Race Ready - like the KTM) reaches a top speed of 273 miles per hour (439 km/h). MTT 420 RR: at 439 km/h with a turbine for 250,000 euros Rolls-Royce 420 hp turbine The MTT 420 RR uses a Rolls-Royce Allison 250-C20 turbine, the first models (Y2K) had the 250-C18, in both cases it is material used in helicopters. The maximum power reaches 420 CV while the bike weighs around 227 kg. Which means the power to weight ratio is similar to what it would feel like to sit on top of a jet engine… The bare turbine costs $125,000 (116,806 euros), while the entire bike can be purchased from $270,000 (252,301 euros). It seems that everything about the MTT 420 RR is superlative, not just the power and top speed... The company's technicians have worked so that almost any fuel can be used, diesel or kerosene, so you can refuel anywhere... Up to 100 km/h the turbine basically idles but when you engage second gear (it only has two gears) you go into hyperspace. This type of engine does not hold when cutting throttle, so the only way to stop the two-wheeled rocket is by using the brakes. What we cannot say is that the MTT 420 RR is very frugal because the 32 liters of the tank are drunk in just 100 km. Of course, those who have been able to spend a quarter of a million euros to buy a unit, it is possible that they do not worry about the appetite of their new mount. We would almost give that money (if we had it) to see the face of the ITV operator! link: https://www.moto1pro.com/actualidad/mtt-420-rr-439-kmh-con-una-turbina-por-250000-euros