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  1. It is not the first time that the Taiwanese company MSI, whose responsibility in Spain falls to MSI Iberia (a company for which, curiously, it is impossible to know who its CEO is in Spain), has been the victim of cyberattacks and other security problems. This time the story repeats itself, but it has a greater depth due to the simple fact that the data of the users registered in the company's systems could have been compromised. We recently saw that - and in this case it was not MSI's fault - many users fell victim to malware due to non-legitimate versions of their po[CENSORED]r software, MSI Afterburner, to which the company could only reply that it recommended downloading the software only from official sources. Now, however, they have been forced to acknowledge and issue a statement regarding this cyberattack of which they have been victims, and which we show you below. MSI, victim of a cyber attack “MSI has recently suffered a cyberattack on part of its information systems. Upon detecting anomalies in the network, the IT department quickly activated the relevant defense mechanisms and carried out recovery measures, reporting the incident to the state security forces and cybersecurity units. Currently, the affected systems have already gradually resumed their normal operation without significant repercussions on financial activity. MSI urges users to obtain firmware and BIOS updates only from its official website, and not to use files from sources other than the official website. MSI is committed to protecting the data security and privacy of consumers, employees and partners, and will continue to strengthen its cybersecurity architecture and management to maintain business continuity and network security in the future." As you can see by reading their statement, MSI mentions the financial systems and then, since it doesn't want the thing, it again urges users to download firmware and BIOS only from the official website, but without confirming at any time what the consequences have been. of this attack they have suffered. However, the thing seems to be much more serious than the manufacturer wants to appear... And what about the data of users registered with MSI? Of course, the biggest concern that users can have about this cyberattack is that there has been a data leak, and MSI does not say anything about it. However, according to a report by BleepingComputer, the Money Message group claims to have stolen 1.5TB of data from MSI's systems, including its CTMS and ERP databases, source code of its software programs, private keys and firmware of BIOS (that's why they warned us to only download this on their official website). https://hardzone.es/noticias/equipos/msi-datos-peligro/
  2. While we haven't yet seen third-party chips made in Intel's foundries, the manufacturer has picked up a number of big-name customers, including Qualcomm and MediaTek. Today, Intel has partnered with ARM to develop a wide variety of hardware on its 18A GAA (Gate All Around) RibbonFET node, enabling it to cut TSMC's dominance in the semiconductor market. Intel claims that the collaboration will focus on “mobile SoCs”, indicating that it plans to compete with TSMC and Samsung Foundries. Efforts will also be devoted to IoT and business applications. Both companies intend to use design technology co-optimization (DTCO) to create reference designs, which other OEMs can further customize with the help of Intel's chiplet, software and packaging technologies. However, it will take time to see the fruits of this collaboration in practice. According to Intel's roadmap, the 18A won't be ready for mass production until Q4 2025. Given their recent problems, the date could be pushed to 2026 or even 2027. By then, both TSMC and Samsung Foundries should have launched their 2nm nodes, which would significantly increase competition. https://fanaticosdelhardware.com/intel-se-asocia-con-arm-para-desarrollar-soc-moviles-en-su-nodo-18a/
  3. nickname: @@CharliAviless Video author: GTX 1050 Ti Name of the game: Call of Duty : Warzone 2 | RTX 4090 24GB + i9 13900K ( 4K Maximum Settings DLSS ON ) Video links: Rate this video 1-10: 8.5
  4. Secret Mode and Sumo Digital have announced that Zool Redimensioned, the remastering of the classic 2D Amiga platform, will arrive on PS5 and PS4 on May 16. The game has already been released for PC in the summer of 2021 and is now coming to PlayStation consoles with the same features. Your tab in the PS Store is now available to add to the wish list. The remaster includes more than 28 platforming challenges available in two main modes (remastered or original, more difficult), as well as seven boss fights, a total of 25 achievements, three cooperative modes, level selection screen, checkpoints , accessibility adjustments, new secrets, challenges and additional content. You can see the trailer for the PlayStation version below: Zool is back, an old school platformer "Zool's old-school platforming action returns with modern enhancements that bring the game into the 21st century. Beat your own speed records, uncover hidden secrets throughout every level, and turn the difficulty up to 1992 levels in 'Ultimate' mode. Ninja'. Relive the legend of the ninja with whom it all began!", we read in its official description of its Steam page, where it is also available at a price of €7.99 in Spain (it is not yet known at what price will go on sale on the PS Store). Zool's recovery project was revealed in August 2021, when those responsible announced that Sumo Digital Academy (a division that brings together young talent wanting to enter the video game industry) would be in charge of bringing back the Amiga classic. Of course, based on the later version for Mega Drive that is also included in the new game for those who want to enjoy the original. https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350761513/zool-redimensioned-la-remasterizacion-de-este-clasico-de-amiga-llegara-a-ps5-y-ps4-en-mayo/
  5. Last year Niantic presented a complementary application for Pokémon GO named Campfire, which serves as a collaborative tool between players to coordinate joint events and cooperate in ingame activities. However, the most recent reports from the community portend very bad news about Campfire, and it seems that there are thieves taking advantage of this app to surprise people at night. Campfire is full of thieves and the community warns It has recently been noted on the Pokémon GO subreddit as well as in Campfire reviews that there have been several Pokémon GO players mugged overnight by thieves posing as other players. Although there have been no official reports from the police in any country, there are not a few users who have explained these encounters on the internet. Apparently, the modus operandi of these alleged thieves is to use Campfire to create a flare from the application that attracts the attention of other innocent nearby players. Creating a flare in Campfire allows you to pinpoint Pokémon GO raid locations and gyms to collaborate with other players, but in this case the flare would only serve as a lure to lure players into vulnerable areas at night, and would not serve the purpose. real for which they were created. In a Reddit post from a few days ago, user Uunikana shared an ironic photo between the expectations one expects when using Campfire and the reality of running into a thief face to face. "So people get sucked into the flares and then get robbed. Looks like you were the real raid boss all along," the user wrote in the post. In this same thread another player wrote: "I got a notification around 11pm last night saying a flare had been lit. When there was definitely not a raid going on," to which he added: "It was at a small kiddie park in kindergarten". They are not the only ones to share their insecurities when it comes to using Campfire. If you turn, for example, to the reviews of the app on the App Store you can also find similar comments and warnings about crooks trying to lure others with the flares. The app, by the way, accumulates almost 1000 votes at the moment but only 2.1 stars. https://vandal.elespanol.com/noticia/1350761483/jugadores-de-pokemon-go-informan-estar-sufriendo-robos-al-usar-campfire/
  6. The Fanatical website gives away a Peaky Blinders: Mastermind key if you subscribe to their electronic newsletter, something you can cancel at any time. Free games never go out of style, especially considering if we are talking about one of the best series of recent years. In addition, the free games that will come to PS Plus Extra in the next few days have been published today. We also remind you that you still have time to redeem the free Epic Games titles, because tomorrow they will disappear and be different. The protagonist of this news is Peaky Blinders: Mastermind, a game of logic and adventures with a tactical approach where you will have to get control of the city simultaneously managing the 6 characters of the series. Each one of them uses their own abilities to carry out the missions in a coordinated and smooth way. To get it for free you just have to go to the official Fanatical website, log in and add it to the cart. You must then link a valid Steam account and sign up for the email newsletter. Don't worry if your email inbox fills up with offers you don't want. "You can cancel your subscription through the newsletter at any time," it says on the website. It is also a Steam Deck Verified work and has really affordable requirements. https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/peaky-blinders-mastermind/noticias/quedate-gratis-para-siempre-juego-peaky-blinders-para-pc-te-contamos-como-hacerlo
  7. North Korea launched this Thursday an "unidentified ballistic missile" into the Sea of Japan (called the East Sea in the two Koreas), according to the South Korean Army, and which led the authorities on the Japanese island of Hokkaido to temporarily activate the alert before the possibility that the projectile hit near it. The projectile was registered after the launch by Japanese radar systems, and the Japanese Ministry of Defense reported that Pyongyang launched "what appears to be a ballistic missile", which immediately pointed out that it could be a long or medium-range weapon. scope. It would be the fifteenth weapons test carried out this year by the North Korean regime, which has responded with several of them to the maneuvers that Seoul and Washington are carrying out these days in the south of the peninsula. North Korea already launched a Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the longest potential range in its arsenal, on March 16 into the Sea of Japan and, like a Hwasong-15 (the second longest range) which also fired on February 18, the shell landed in waters southwest of the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. Precisely, the Hokkaido authorities have activated the anti-aircraft alert shortly after the launch due to the possibility that the projectile impacts around the island, where more than five million people live. The Japanese authorities updated this alert at around 8:20 a.m. local time (11:20 p.m. on Wednesday) noting that there was no longer a possibility that the missile would fall on the island of Hokkaido or in its vicinity. Previously, the company that operates the railway lines in that prefecture, JR Hokkaido, suspended all its operations shortly before 8 a.m. local time while the Japanese Ministry of Transportation alerted ships and planes circulating in the area about the possible impact. of the missile. The Japanese Coast Guard indicated in turn that it expected the impact in the waters around Hokkaido from 8:00 a.m. (23:00 GMT on Wednesday), and later, at 8:19 a.m., indicated that it would have already fallen into the sea at an undetermined point. In the last month, Pyongyang has responded to the great spring maneuvers in Seoul and Washington -in which Tokyo has also occasionally participated- with various weapons tests, including those of a new nuclear-capable guided drone or torpedo. In turn, the regime displayed its tactical nuclear warheads for the first time, underscoring that it is focused on improving its short-range atomic arsenal for potential use against South Korea or neighboring countries such as Japan, which also host US bases. USA https://www.elconfidencial.com/mundo/2023-04-13/corea-del-norte-misil-japon_3609996/
  8. With a McLaren that was not so competitive, the Brazilian showed off his skills on the wet track and moved to the top of the race before completing the first lap of the European GP. Things were not looking favorable for Senna, who that season had a McLaren that was not as forceful as in previous years. In qualifying he had finished fourth and everything seemed to indicate that the Frenchman Alain [CENSORED] and the Englishman Damon Hill, the Williams drivers, would dominate with absolute comfort. But the bad weather became a great ally for the three-time champion, who always stood out on the wet track. At the start, carried out in torrential rain, Senna lost one place to Austrian Karl Wendlinger (Sauber) and was fifth in the single file. Far from giving up, he immediately began his recovery. He first passed German Michael Schumacher (Benetton) heading into the first corner, as [CENSORED] and Hill moved to the front of the pack. Later, in the "S" that follows that variation, he beat Wendlinger from the outside as if the adherence were normal. Coming to Old Hairpin Senna was third and when he got to Cappice he passed Hill with absolute ease. “It seemed like two races: Senna's, walking as if the track were dry; and that of the others, in a treacherous apartment”, recounted the Portuguese journalist Francisco Santos in his yearbook for the 1993 season. After finishing second, the Brazilian set his sights on overtaking [CENSORED]. The chase ended at Melbourne Bend. Before entering the sector, the McLaren driver braked later, caught up with the Williams and overtook him on the inside. And as he passed it, he sped away with a devilish pace. Senna completed that magical first lap with an advantage of 4.2 seconds over [CENSORED] and in the following one he already had 6.7 seconds over the Frenchman. Ultimately, he won the race with over one minute and twenty seconds on Hill. “I can't believe it… At the start of the Grand Prix I really put my all into trying to get as much advantage as possible on the Williams before they settled in because they are superior to us and I felt it was the best tactic. I think I made the difference with the wet track and the slick tyres”, recounted the winner at the press conference. The Brazilian only lost the lead between laps 35 and 38 of the race -in the hands of [CENSORED]- and even managed to take a turn from the rest of the competitors, except for Hill, who recovered it towards the end. The McLaren team and Senna managed the strategy of the race very well. In round 18 he entered on slicks (like most, he opted to start on anchored compounds) and returned to wet tires on lap 28. Six laps later he shod slicks again and in the 66th he rained out the last game. oh! On the 57th turn he passed through the pit lane, but since his team was not ready, he continued and also set the lap record. His only problem was a nut on the right rear wheel, which got stuck in the second stop; and an error on the part of the team in the pressure of the covers for the water. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.ec/2023/04/10/se-cumplen-30-anos-de-la-vuelta-magica-de-ayrton-senna-en-donington-park
  9. Tupperware, the US maker of food storage containers, has warned it could fail unless it urgently raises new sources of funding. The 77-year-old company announced in a statement that there are "substantial doubts" about its ability to continue as a business. Tupperware has tried to reposition itself to appeal to a younger audience, but has been unable to stem its declining sales. On Monday, the company's share price saw a nearly 50% drop before recovering slightly on Tuesday. The "Tupperware parties" The company became known in the 1950s and 1960s for so-called "Tupperware parties" held at private homes to sell the famous plastic food storage containers. Tupperware still uses a direct trade workforce - where companies People earn a percentage of all the containers they sell-in addition to selling products on their website. It recently began selling its products at US retail chain Target as well, seeking to attract younger shoppers and other similar retailers around the world. In addition, it has expanded its product range into kitchen utensils, designing items such as a microwaveable grill. Miguel Fernández, Tupperware's third CEO in five years, said he envisioned the grill as a product "for someone who lives in a New York apartment and can't go out and cook on the grill." "Products and distribution" problems Neil Saunders, managing director of retail sales at consultancy GlobalData, said Tupperware "failed to keep up with the times in terms of its products and distribution." Saunders noted that the method of direct sales through Tupperware parties "doesn't connect" with younger customers and that even older customers who "remember Tupperware in its heyday" have evolved. Thus, customers choose to buy cheaper or fashionable containers both in stores and online. Younger customers have also been drawn to more environmentally friendly, reusable products such as beeswax paper for their needs to keep food fresh. And while Tupperware reported a slight increase in sales during the pandemic, when people were cooking at home, it was a short-lived rise. The fall of a great Tupperware said in a statement in March that by 2022, its direct seller workforce is down 18% from a year earlier. The company was also affected by the lockdowns in China due to the covid-19 pandemic, which severely disrupted access to all kinds of products. The firm added that its shares were in danger of being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange because it had not yet filed its annual report. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-65245690
  10. In the Italian talent show Lo show dei record, broadcast from Milan and presented by Gerry Scotti, where the pocket chihuahua, Pearl, was presented in society as a candidate for the Guinness record for the smallest dog in the world, Vanessa Semler, its owner, He said of her that she was "a bit of a diva." Pearl appeared onstage in a lavish Easter egg and seemed delighted to be the center of attention, for unlike most Chihuahuas, whose temperament tends to be nervous, she was calm despite the applause. , the cheers and the spotlights. Semler also said that Pearl only ate high-quality foods, such as chicken and salmon, and that she had just enjoyed "a morning of shopping" in the city of Milan with her owner. On April 9, Pearl officially took the Guinness record. The dog, a female raised in Orlando, Florida (USA) and born on September 1, 2020, measures 9.14 centimeters in height and 12.7 centimeters in length (approximately the length of a US dollar bill). . She weighs just 553 grams, although at birth she weighed just 28. Pearl comes from a long line of winners, being the niece of a previous winner of the same title, Miracle Milly (9.65cm), who passed away in 2020, before that Pearl was born. Pearl is the daughter of one of Milly's sisters. Micracle Milly, who broke the record in 2013, was cloned as many as 49 times at a controversial biotechnical research foundation in Seoul, South Korea, which offers to "heal the broken hearts" of deceased animal owners and "prolong life." company of the dogs, bringing back the memories with our best friends”. As Semler revealed in comments collected by The Telegraph in 2018: “Miracle Millie was chosen for being the smallest dog in the world. The original idea was to make ten clones in total, nine for research and one for us, but they decided to clone her more times. They want to find out why she is so small and then study her genes to find out what makes her so small. It's amazing to be around all the clones of her, they are so smart, very playful like Milly and have very similar personalities." https://elpais.com/estilo-de-vida/2023-04-12/pearl-una-chihuahua-de-914-centimetros-es-el-perro-mas-pequeno-del-mundo-segun-el-libro-guinness-de-los-records.html
  11. Although Russia officially avoided talking about a new wave of mobilization, its Parliament approved on Tuesday a series of instruments to facilitate the recruitment of soldiers for the war. One of the most controversial measures is that Moscow will now be able to summon its citizens to compulsory military service electronically. Previously, enlistment documents had to be submitted in person or through an employer in Russia. Under the old system, many avoided conscription by moving home or simply refraining from opening the door for the military who brought the notice. But now, according to the new legislation, they will be sent via email and the government will consider the summons delivered as soon as it appears on a special "state services" government portal called "Gosuslugi". The Gosuslugi federal state information system is an interface used by almost all Russians in their interactions with the public administration. Through this application you can process from the issuance of identity documents to the payment of municipal taxes. "The summons is considered received from the moment it is posted on the personal account of a person subject to military service," Andrei Kartapolov, chairman of the Defense Committee of the Russian Parliament, explained in an interview on state television. From that moment on, the person summoned must report to their local enlistment office. Retaliation Citizens who do not show up will be banned from traveling abroad and could face other restrictions, such as buying and selling property. Their driving license will also be revoked. Konstantin Markin, a lawyer specializing in the protection of the rights of military personnel, considers the measures unconstitutional. Markin explains that, among other things, it is illegal to deprive a person of the right to drive his car or dispose of property without considering a criminal or administrative case in court. According to legal experts, there will no longer be a legal way to evade the draft under the new law. Russians who do not want to go to war now have only two options: emigrate or take out alternative civilian service, a form of national service that is performed in lieu of compulsory military service for various reasons, such as health problems or conscientious objection ( usually for ethical or religious reasons). But both possibilities should be studied in advance, experts say. Of the 395 Russian parliamentarians who voted for the law, all supported it except one who abstained. Russia's lower house or State Duma has 450 deputies. The new law will enter into force when it is signed by President Vladimir Putin, which is expected to happen this week. Bell Last September, the Kremlin launched an emergency mobilization campaign to support Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine, after a series of failed invasions. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-internacional-65246170
  12. Nick Movie: Un hombre de Florida Time: 2023 Netflix / Amazon / HBO?: Netflix Duration of the movie: 13/04/2023 Trailer: 2:39
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  13. Artist: Julio Jaramillo Real Name: Julio Alfredo Jaramillo Laurido Birth Date /Place: Nacimiento: 1 de octubre de 1935, Guayaquil Age: 43 Social status (Single / Married): Artist Picture: Musical Genres: boleros, vals, pasillos, tangos y rancheras. Awards: Realiza su primera exposición cuando tiene 23 años, en 1942. Obtuvo en su juventud todos los Premios Nacionales y fue acreedor, en 1952, del Gran Premio de la Bienal de España y más tarde del Gran Premio de la Bienal de Sao Paulo. Miami. La trayectoria y la trascendencia internacional del artista fueron reconocidas con el Premio Legado del Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame en Teatro James L. Knight Center. Top 3 Songs (Names): De cigarro en cigarro, Alma mía, Interrogación, Odio en la sangre, Te odio y te quiero, Carnaval de la vida o Cuando llora mi guitarra, Other Information: A los diecisiete años ya era conocido por su hermosa y cálida voz, y participaba en programas de Radio Cóndor.
  14. Music Title: Somebody That I Used To Know (OFFICIAL Airia TRAP REMIX) feat. Kimbra Signer: Gotye Release Date: 27 nov 2016 Official Youtube Link: Informations About The Signer: - Your Opinion About The Track (Music Video): 8
  15. Live Performance Title: JULIO JARAMILLO En vivo Signer Name: Julio Jaramillo Live Performance Location: Ecuador Official YouTube Link: Your Opinion About the Track (Music Video): 10
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  17. The Correistas and Social Christians plus the vote of Assemblyman Bruno Segovia (former Pachakutik), blocked 19 requests for evidence requested by Fernando Villavicencio and Ana Belén Cordero, president and vice president of the Oversight Commission that is processing the impeachment trial against President Guillermo Lasso, accused of alleged embezzlement. The session that was installed at 4:05 p.m. was tense due to continuous insinuations and irony among the legislators who were members of the table who were fighting in the process of qualifying the evidence and appearances that will be shown in the trial process. Controversies and requests for evidence qualify the substantiation of the impeachment request against President Guillermo Lasso At the moment the trial is in the stage of presentation and requests for evidence whose term expires on April 16. The accusation against the president, according to the opinion of the Constitutional Court, focuses “on the fact that the president would have participated in an alleged diversion of public funds in the execution of contracts entered into by Flopec for the transportation of crude oil. This action would have occurred through third parties who influenced the contracting between Flopec and Amazonas Tanker Pool, and where there would even be a possible link to Danilo Carrera Drouet, brother-in-law of the President of the Republic”. At the session of the Supervisory Commission called for Monday, April 10, only the president of the table, Fernando Villavicencio, attended in person; the others were connected virtually which caused various gaps when arguing motions and defending positions. Edgar Neira Orellana, the lawyer for the President of the Republic, was also present at this stage of presentation of exculpatory evidence and response to the accusations raised against the president. The first thing that the commission dealt with was a motion presented by the Social Christian, Pablo Muentes, to annul orders 057 and 058 issued by the president of the Oversight Commission regarding notification of the trial and the request to the proponents of the trial to that single out the evidence. The vote of the Villavicencio and Bruno Segovia assemblies were key to preventing the PSC request from passing. After that, the legislator Roberto Cuero, moved that the request of the lawyer Edgar Neira, who observed at least 40 requests for evidence presented by the legislators: Roberto Cuero, María Gabriela Molina and Comps Córdova, related to the embezzlement case, should not be accepted. Neira, who was connected to the session, affirmed that all the requests are based on the constitutional right of defense of who is the He explained that the document presented is not intended to hinder the investigative work of the assembly members who have requested the taking of evidence. He said that the observations made to the requests of the legislators are so that at the time of the execution of the test requests there is no confusion and the requests for tests are better specified and that the table has all the elements of judgment that allow it to convince of the report that will be presented to the plenary session of the Assembly. The assemblyman, Bruno Segovia, pointed out that he cannot condition the requests for evidence requested by the assemblymen and that the president, through his lawyer, can also request evidence or appear, but that the defendant's statement that he described as incomplete cannot be accepted. information requests. Roberto Cuero (UNES), said that beyond the defense requests, political trials are regulated by law, that due process and the right to defense will be respected, but that the President's lawyer cannot influence what that should or should not be requested by the assembly members. Nor was the request made by the President of the Republic, Guillermo Lasso, to single out the evidence. The delegates of UNES, PSC and the assemblyman, Bruno Segovia, voted against the request of the defendant's defense. https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/politica/unes-y-psc-bloquean-pedidos-de-prueba-solicitadas-sobre-el-historico-de-la-suscripcion-de-contratos-entre-flopec-y-amazonas-tanker-para-el-transporte-de-crudo-nota/
  18. Ndume was a wild elephant calf who had the misfortune to witness her mother being killed by angry farmers and a younger calf torn to pieces. Since then, for Ndume the nights have not been calm again. He ended up in an elephant sanctuary on the outskirts of Nairobi. The workers at the center tell how the little elephant would wake up in the middle of the night in anguish and start barrulating as loudly as he could. It was as if he were reliving in a dream the trauma of the day he lost everything. This is one of the many examples that David M. Peña-Guzmán (Guadalajara, Mexico, 36 years old) recounts in his book entitled When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness (Errrata Naturae, 2023), which is published in Spanish this week. Peña-Guzmán is currently an associate professor of humanities at San Francisco State University (USA) and co-host of the Overthink philosophy podcast. In this interview with EL PAÍS, he tells why he decided to write the first book about animal dreams. Ask. Where does his philosophical interest in the minds of other beings come from? Answer. Animals were never a central part of my childhood, quite the opposite. I lived in a house where objects, property and food were seen as objects. I discovered my interest in animals when I was already doing my PhD in philosophy at Emory University, in the United States. It was during an “animal philosophy” class that something clicked in me. I realized that the animal has always been the great "unthought" of Western philosophy. Most of what has been said in philosophical circles has been 99% of the time based on the human being, without this trend having been criticized or even noticed. But once we introduce the figure of the animal, it completely changes the landscape of any philosophical subject, be it morality, empathy, logic, or the nature of thought. The animal puts philosophy in question. Q. How did you come to the subject of dreams? A. One day I was reading an article about experiments on rats in which the authors mentioned the importance of making sure the rats rest between experiments and, in passing, commented: "Who knows if they dream while resting and sleeping." This image of a non-human animal, sleeping and possibly dreaming, took hold of me until I decided to investigate if there were any studies on it. I found that there are many physiological, neurological, and psychological studies on sleep in animals, but not on dreams as subjective experiences. Since dreams are complex mental and bodily phenomena that are difficult to study in a purely empirical way, I came to the conclusion that animal dreams could be an ideal topic to stage a new dialogue between philosophy and science. The animal has always been the great 'unthought' of Western philosophy. Once we introduce it, it completely changes the landscape of any topic Q. In the book you mention examples of scientists who throughout history have denied that animals dream. How would you explain to someone who has a pet, and it is obvious to them that animals dream, that science is reluctant to admit it? A. This question has a lot to do with why I wrote this book. I try to justify this intuition of people who are not scientists, but who have an understanding of animals based on a life in common with them. That is, the book is a scientific and philosophical defense of a point of view that many of us hold, but which is not, itself, directly derived from science. In most of Europe and North America we live in a “scientist” culture. I mean, a culture where science enjoys enormous authority in social terms, since we see it as the source of absolute truth, as the embodiment of pure objectivity. But science is a social, material and historical practice where there are prejudices that are not noticed, but even so they condition what is done, what is thought and what is said. For example, since the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century, science has been governed by the belief that animals are reduced to either machines with no internal life or pale, negative versions of our humanity. This prejudice is so ingrained in our scientific culture that, consciously or not, our scientists internalize it in their professional training to such a degree that they do not see it as a prejudice but as something given, obvious and neutral. But is not. And never has been. This prejudice is the expression of a problematic theoretical approach that science has adopted in relation to nature and the animal world for reasons that go beyond science. https://elpais.com/ciencia/2023-04-10/david-pena-guzman-filosofo-aceptar-que-los-animales-suenan-tiene-consecuencias-filosoficas-eticas-y-politicas.html
  19. Stellantis revealed the new 100% electric RAM 1500 REV pickup in a commercial during last February's Superbowl, but saved all the specs for the New York Auto Show, which is taking place this week in the Big Apple. The RAM 1500 REV will be offered in two options: With a standard 168 kWh battery pack and a range of up to 563 kilometers With optional package of 229 kWh for 804 kilometers. To get an idea, the Chevrolet Silverado EV offers 644 kilometers of autonomy, while the Ford F-150 Lightning offers around 500. RAM 1500 REV designed from the ground up to be electric Built on Stellantis' new STLA Frame architecture, the RAM 1500 BEV was specifically designed to be electric, featuring a body-on-frame design that efficiently incorporates the battery pack. The electrical system is 800 volts, which will allow have loads of 350 kW, to recover 175 kilometers in just 10 minutes. The system is bidirectional, which allows it to supply power to the home network and power various electrical appliances. The system supplies up to 7.2 kW through the socket, to which adds a second charging point of 3.6 kW, which they can use simultaneously. RAM 1500 REV engines with lots of power As for the engines, the RAM 1500 REV will offer two modules (EDM) of 250 kW (335 hp) each, which combine the engine, gearbox and inverter along with all-wheel drive capability. The front axle motor will allow automatic disengagement of the wheel end so that they spin freely under certain conditions, maximizing efficiency. The rear axle EDM will feature an electronic locking differential. In the top-of-the-range configuration, maximum power is 670 hp and torque reaches 840 Nm, guaranteeing 0 to 100 km/h in no more than 4.5 seconds. If we compare it with its rivals, the Silverado will have a version with 664 CV, while the F-150 will have 571 CV of joint power. While the exterior dimensions of the RAM 1500 REV have not been delivered, it is known that it will be: capable of towing up to more than six tons will offer a payload of 1,225 kilos will have up to 620mm of fording ability. The new RAM 1500 REV features active leveling air suspension with four-wheel adaptive dampers and a multilink independent rear axle. The brand indicates that it has five preconfigured programs that adjust the height and damping, to go from the city to the most extreme roads. RAM 1500 REV: inside Inside they stand out 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster multimedia system with vertical screen up to 14.5 inches 10.25-inch passenger screen digital mirror 10.0-inch Head-Up Display. In addition, the brand indicates that it will have a comprehensive package of driving assistance, some unprecedented for the segment. When does the RAM 1500 EV start shipping? The RAM 1500 REV will hit the US market only in 2024 and will be offered in five levels called: Tradesman, Big Horn/Lone Star, Laramie, Limited and Tungsten. https://noticias.autocosmos.com.ec/2023/04/10/ram-1500-rev-la-nueva-pickup-electrica
  20. Hundreds of heroin users gather in miserable conditions under the Pul-e-Sukhta bridge in Kabul. "I was under the bridge trying to get drugs when I felt a hand grab me from behind. It was the Taliban. They had come to take us away." Mohamed Omar remembers the moment when Taliban soldiers appeared unexpectedly on the Pul-e-Sukhta bridge in western Kabul. Long before the hardline Islamist group returned to power in August 2021, the area was a notorious hotspot for drug addicts. In recent months, the Taliban have been rounding up hundreds of men throughout the capital: on the bridge, in the parks and on the hills. Most have been moved to a former US military base, now a makeshift rehabilitation center. The capital of drug addiction Afghanistan is the drug capital of the world. It is estimated that 3.5 million people are addicted, in a country of about 40 million inhabitants, according to the International Bureau of Narcotic Drugs and Security Forces. Under the Pul-e-Sukhta bridge, it is common to see hundreds of men squatting, hunched over piles of rubbish, syringes, feces and, occasionally, the corpses of overdosed people. The stench under the bridge is overwhelming, with dogs rummaging through rubbish heaps for scraps of food. Above, traffic flows, street vendors offer wares and commuters rush to catch buses at the stop. "I would go there to see my friends and take drugs. I wasn't afraid of death. Anyway, death is in God's hands," says Omar. a hard strategy Most of the men who lived in this place had been forgotten, despite the previous government's policy of rounding up addicts and placing them in centers. But when the Taliban retook control of the country, they launched a tougher campaign to get them off the streets. "They used tubes to whip and beat us," says Omar. "I broke my finger because I didn't want to leave the bridge and I resisted. Still, they forced us off." Omar was pushed onto a bus, along with dozens of others. Images later released by the Taliban government showed its soldiers clearing the area of addicts who had died of overdoses. Their lifeless bodies were carried wrapped in dark gray shawls. Others, still alive, had to be carried out on stretchers because they were unconscious. The rehabilitation hospital where Omar was taken has 1,000 beds and currently 3,000 patients. The conditions are miserable. The men remain in the center for about 45 days, during which they undergo an intense program before being discharged. There is no certainty that these patients will not relapse. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-internacional-65189933

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