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A doctor at the University of Tokyo: regular naps increase risk of type 2 diabetes. Long naps can be detrimental to people's health. Here the explanation. Sleeping for a while during the day is one of the pleasures of life, since it is a short period of time in which there is relaxation and energy is recharged to continue with the day. Health specialists recommend naps for the benefits they bring, however, they can be harmful if they take more than 30 minutes. Obesity magazine published a study conducted on more than 3,000 adults from a Mediterranean po[CENSORED]tion who usually take naps. The results showed that those who take naps of more than half an hour, right at noon, have high body mass indexes, high blood pressure and conditions related to heart disease and diabetes. On the other hand, with people, who control their daytime sleep periods and have short sessions, the opposite is true. These are less likely to show elevated systolic blood pressure compared to those who do not take naps. Lead study author Marta Garaulet said: "Not all naps are created equal. The amount of time, sleep position, and other specific factors can affect the health outcomes of a nap." About the investigation At the University of Murcia, Spain, the habits of 3,275 adults were analyzed to determine their metabolic characteristics, collect details about naps and other components of the lifestyle of people who rest more than is healthy. The categories into which the sample was divided were two: those who take naps of more than 30 minutes and who resulted in a higher body mass index, along with more probabilities of having metabolic syndrome, elevated values in waist circumference, levels notable high fasting glucose, systolic blood pressure, and diastolic blood pressure; and those who rest for less than half an hour, who do not run the same health risks. https://www.eltiempo.com/salud/siesta-durante-el-dia-no-debe-superar-los-30-minutos-revela-estudio-764815
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The US Department of Defense reported this Tuesday that it will send 1,500 soldiers to the southern border of the country before the expected arrival of a new wave of migrants. The reinforcements will join the 2,500 members of the National Guard already deployed at the border in support of the work of border agents. A measure adopted during the presidency of Donald Trump (2017-2021) that gives the government the power to automatically expel undocumented migrants -known as title 42-, will expire on May 11. It is expected that with the end of Title 42 there will be an increase in the number of migrants trying to reach the US through the southern border. Border patrol support The additional military will remain at the border for 90 days to "supplement" the work of US Border Patrol agents. A US government official said that they will not carry out any type of law enforcement work but will help with tasks such as transportation, narcotics detection, data management and warehouse support. The Defense Department said the additional troops will fill "critical capacity gaps." The deployment is intended to ease mounting pressure on border agents as they prepare for a sharp increase in the number of migrants at the border. Numbers on the rise The number of migrants who crossed into the US illegally during fiscal year 2021 was the highest on record since at least 1960. Last year, that number topped 2.76 million, another record. Troy Miller, the top Border Patrol official, told Congress last month that his agency was preparing for more than 10,000 migrants to cross the border each day after Title 42 expires, more than double the daily average. in March. Title 42 -which was implemented in early 2020, at the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic-, allowed the US government to quickly expel migrants trying to cross its border with Mexico, including applicants for asylum, with the stated intent to prevent the coronavirus from spreading in the United States. President Joe Biden's administration has unveiled a plan that would make it more difficult for migrants to apply for asylum in the country, by requiring adult applicants to use an app to schedule an appointment with US immigration officials or first apply for asylum in another country before to arrive in the US The app, known as CBP One, launched in January and will continue regardless of what happens with Title 42. Failure to use the app will cause migrants to lose their eligibility if they reach the border and allows for expedited deportation of undocumented individuals. The plan and the expedited deportation of some migrants, including asylum seekers, drew criticism from some human rights groups. Last month, the White House also announced that it would establish migrant processing centers in several Latin American countries, in another effort to reduce the number of undocumented immigrants crossing into the United States. The centers, with initial locations in Colombia and Guatemala, will screen migrants and determine if they qualify to enter the US. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-internacional-65465286
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Sony has registered a patent for a removable disk drive, which corresponds to the main feature of the new version of the console. The new generation of consoles has been with us for more than two years, so there are many who wonder what the next steps are for companies like PlayStation in terms of hardware manufacturing. If we look at the strategy of the Japanese brand with its previous devices, it does not usually take many years to launch reviews of its current platform, and some recent leaks drop the possibility that we will see new devices from the PS5 range in a few months. . But first, according to sources such as the journalist Tom Henderson, we should receive a new model of PS5 that, in addition to maintaining the technical characteristics of the device, would present a removable disk drive. Until now we have been moving in the field of rumors, because PlayStation has not confirmed anything like that, but it turns out that Sony had registered a patent that corresponds to this peculiar complement. In short, it is a removable unit that can be attached to electronic devices such as consoles, although the patent also notes the possibility of connecting this component to computers or audiovisual equipment. Next, you have the detailed description of the registry. "An optical disk controller is provided which can implement a conveyor roller position mani[CENSORED]tion mechanism, a centering mechanism and a clamping mechanism, while enabling the number of components to be reduced. A base frame includes a spindle motor and an optical element An inner capsule houses the base frame and supports a transport mechanism configured to transport an optical disk to the spindle motor position An outer case houses the inner case The base frame is attached to the inner case to through a first damper, and the inner casing is fixed in the outer casing through a second damper". All the hardware that PlayStation would be preparing There are not a few rumors that revolve around future PlayStation projects, since Tom Henderson himself also advanced a hypothetical portable console and a good handful of devices, including a fully customizable controller to facilitate accessibility in video games, a new sound hardware and the already widely heard PS5 Pro. At the moment, we can only wait for official news from the Japanese company to confirm all these plans. https://www.3djuegos.com/ps5/noticias/rumores-nuevo-modelo-ps5-siguen-a-orden-dia-ahora-hay-indicios-que-apuntan-a-ello
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Waven is the new thing from Ankama, a developer that is committed to a solid game away from traditional practices on iOS or Android. Talking about mobile games usually leads us to a common space. One where, unfortunately, we envision a drop in quality standards and very unplayer-friendly monetization practices. The iOS and Android stores have sabotaged themselves, leaving little room for other offerings to shine. However, there are still promising games. Alternatives that impose the challenge of escaping the most common bad practices. One of these titles is Waven. Next release of Ankama that will reach both 'smartphones' and PCs throughout this same 2023. A mobile game, but not as you imagine Waven is a game that is more like what we would expect from Ankama than from other mobile titles. This developer has been active for two decades and has a unique artistic style. They were never afraid to innovate and even launched Dofus, a still active MMORPG that was released a few months before World of Warcraft and that came to have its own animated series. They also have a dozen titles released on smartphones, although with this Waven they are shamelessly looking for their third "big one". The premise of the game is quite simple. The world has been flooded and the only surfaces we can access are small islands or rooftops that are still above sea level. Each territory has quite small dimensions and we will move through a simple map as an 'overworld' until we reach each one of the territories. Once there, you will have to explore the terrain, fight enemies or carry out certain simple missions. The idea is that it is a mechanism that is compatible with sessions of just five minutes, but that it does not wear out if our intention is to play for hours. Where Waven wants to shine, however, is in its combat system. This is a card game that will allow us to build our own decks with unique synergies. There are a multitude of spells that can be combined with each other to generate secondary effects and increase their power, as well as a whole system of companions that can assist us during combat if we carry out certain specific plays. All of this, built on a cast of unique classes with different abilities and gear to pack the whole thing with even more strategic depth. One of Waven's most interesting proposals is related to its game modes. It will offer a complete experience focused on combat against the environment. This is the big pillar we've talked about so far, with its story and constant progression system. However, we will also have the possibility to focus on PvP. The fight between players, each with their character and deck, promises to be one of the great attractions of the title. It's time to spend hours building as in a card game to use and then put ourselves to the test with this unique combat system that tests our decision-making. The fights in Waven take place on a 49-square board through which we will have to move our character to attack or defend. The spells have their range of reach -sometimes infinite- and it is necessary to manage the risk reward. Perhaps this is the section where it gets the most out of its idea of also being available for mobile phones: iOS and Android games are capable of creating truly marvelous fighting systems with very few resources. In this case, the effort of a development that has taken more than four years is also noticeable. The game looks interesting and the best thing is that there is no reason not to try it. Its final version will arrive throughout the year and the developers have promised that there will be "no monetization system that interferes with the gameplay." Absolute refusal to pay to win to focus on cosmetic elements or other additions. It will also feature cross-platform progression so you can play on Steam and continue your game if you open the title on iOS or Android. I don't know about you, but I wanted to see a nice-looking game that I could try without running into the usual annoyances of other free titles. I think the guy will hold up when the time comes to play it, but the most beautiful thing is that we don't lose anything by giving it a try. https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/dofus/noticias/juego-para-moviles-no-se-parece-nada-a-que-te-esperas-he-podido-ver-como-funciona-waven-creo-que-sera-uno-estrenos-ano
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After ten years of service, the time is drawing near to say goodbye to the latest version of Valve's game. After having carried out playable tests for just over a month, Valve is closing access to the Counter-Strike 2 beta. Over the last few hours, many players who participated in this phase of testing the tactical shooter have Received a message when trying to play: "Matchmaking failed. You can't start matchmaking because your client is running the Counter-Strike beta. Please quit the beta and restart the game." So far, the developers have not clarified if it is a permanent termination or there are plans to re-enable the service over the next few days. Counter-Strike 2 is coming soon The Counter-Strike 2 beta hadn't accomplished anything for several weeks. This test offered a single map and game mode, which inevitably lowered community interest. During the last few weeks, it was even difficult to find games. Players reported waiting times of up to an hour to continue enjoying this new version that will replace Global Offensive. In this sense, the possible closure has not worried the players either. The change, rather, has served to reactivate the community for the launch of the game. When it was announced at the end of March, Valve promised to announce more details about Counter-Strike 2 as it got closer to its release. Since then, the developer has hardly made a statement regarding the new version of the title and has not specified its release date either. All we know is that it will arrive at some indeterminate time in the summer of 2023. In this sense, it is to be expected that the new situation of the beta will give rise to the distribution of new information by the company. Valve is not a company used to keeping players informed. At a time when the communication section has become a priority for many developers, the creators of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive maintain old practices that create a climate of greater uncertainty. In part, that's what turned the CS2 announcement into a coup the likes of which we've rarely seen in recent years. However, this situation may also be responsible for keeping players on edge for the next few days. A key date for the future of Counter-Strike Next Monday, May 8, the BLAST Major in Paris begins, which will be the last major tournament in history played in Global Offensive. On the occasion of the event, a definitive update should be introduced in the video game that includes some usual additions when this type of celebration takes place, such as the classic collection of stickers or the 'viewer pass'. In fact, Counter-Strike players already received an 'update' with new skins a few days ago as part of the preparation for the launch. Additionally, it is hoped that the future of the video game will be clarified before the end of the Major on Sunday, May 21, 2023. https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/counter-strike-2/noticias/beta-counter-strike-2-se-acaba-hay-fecha-clave-para-futuro-juego-final-global-offensive-parece-inminente
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Name of the game: Subnautica Price: $9.89 USD Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/264710/Subnautica/ Offer ends up after X hours: Offer ends May 8 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent Memory: 4GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB of available space VR Compatibility: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required RECOMMENDED: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit Processor: Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 20 GB of available space
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A new color will also arrive at Google headphones The Google I/O event is just around the corner, and the products that the North American company is expected to present are increasing in number and type. However, while we've been busy eyeing the brand's new phones and tablet, there's one more product expected to be revealed at the event that we haven't been paying as much attention to: the Pixel Buds A-Series. A new leak has appeared that allows you to know what the Pixel Buds A-Series will be like, which aim to have a new light blue tone. This, as indicated by previous leaks, the tonality that will be a novelty will be present inside the cover of the battery case and, of course, in the headphones themselves. Companions to the new Pixel phones The Pixel Buds A-Series have been around for almost a year now, launching as a low-cost headphone option to accompany the Google Pixel 6a. However, now, with the imminent launch of the Pixel 7a, the headphones are updated with a new color. "Sky Blue" is expected to be almost an exact match to the "Arctic Blue" hue that the Pixel 7a is expected to come in, which looks like a very subdued pastel blue. Of course, as this is just a re-release in a new color, you don't really expect any differences in terms of specs or performance. Few improvements in other sections The Pixel Buds A-Series look almost exactly like the originals, lacking wireless charging, active noise cancellation, and other pro features. However, the new generation of headphones managed to almost completely fix the annoying cuts suffered by original headphones and, this new batch, it seems that it will include better water resistance and advances in hands-free functionality. According to the data that has been known, it is expected that the price of these headphones will not change from their current price, so they would remain at 99 euros. A sensible number, but nothing spectacular. It's unclear if these headphones will ship as an add-on item or at a significant discount when the Google Pixel 7a is purchased through the Google store - or any carrier - but that possibility is highly likely considering last year's sales. for the Pixel 6a. The fact is that at least for the color there will be news in the headphones of the Mountain View company, which offer a more than acceptable quality. https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/05/03/gadgets/1683109087_088614.html
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Sometimes testing an operating system can be complicated. Above all, if you have such special requirements as those found in Windows 11. The latest Microsoft system can even give us problems when starting it up in a virtual machine due, among other things, to TPM 2.0. For this reason, Microsoft wants to make it easier for us to be able to test its operating system in a virtualized way, allowing us to download its new virtual machines for free. A virtual machine is a "computer" that runs inside a program (known as a hypervisor), in which we can install an operating system to test it as if it were installed inside our main system. In this way, we can use it for whatever we want with the certainty that nothing we do in it will affect our main system. Not even if, for example, we end up infected by a virus. We can mount our own virtual machines with programs like VMware or VirtualBox. Even Windows has its own hypervisor, Hyper-V, on which we can install any system (although in a more complex way). But, if we don't know how to start, Microsoft allows us to download already created virtual machines that we can use on our computer completely free of charge. New Windows 11 virtual machines This same weekend, Microsoft has released its new Windows 11 Development Environment (WDE) virtual machines. These machines are totally free and we can use them to test the operating system in a simple way, or for whatever we want. When we download them, what we will find, among other things, will be: Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2 updated to Moment 2. Visual Studio 2022 Community Edition with UWP, .NET Desktop, Azure, and Windows App SDK. Windows Subsystem for Linux 2 activated and Ubuntu installed as standard. Windows Terminal. Developer mode enabled by default. These machines are fully functional for a short period of time, specifically until July 18 of this year. At that time, Windows 11 will ask us for an Enterprise edition key, or we will have to download the new virtual images that the company has published to start from scratch with this virtualized system. Clearly, they are virtual machines focused on business use and for programmers. But, if we have not tried Windows 11 yet, thanks to them we will be able to do it in a very simple way. And we will only need to have 8 GB of RAM and 23 GB of hard disk space on the PC. How to download To download these virtualized systems, what we have to do is enter this link. Here we will find all the images that we have available for this system: VMware, VirtualBox, Parallels or Hyper-V. We select the one we want, and the download will begin. Once the virtual machine is downloaded, we unzip it, and we execute the file that comes with it with our virtualization program. It will automatically create the virtual machine for us, and it will mount the hard drive provided by Microsoft in order to start using this operating system. We simply follow the steps indicated by the system to start it up, and we can start using the new Windows 11 without limits while the trial version of the virtual machine lasts. When we get tired of it, just delete it and it will disappear without a trace from our computer. https://www.softzone.es/noticias/windows/maquina-virtual-probar-windows-11-gratis/
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It is quite common to end up using a keyboard that does not have a Spanish (es_ES) layout; For example, you may have been abroad for a while and you may have bought a keyboard (or a laptop) from there, or simply the keyboard you like the most does not have a layout in Spanish. Of course, the logical thing is that when you use it at home you want to configure that foreign keyboard in the language you are used to, but don't worry because it is very easy to do and in this article we are going to show you how. A keyboard is a mandatory peripheral to use on a PC, since without it it would be very difficult to interact with the machine (in fact, on most PCs, if it doesn't detect a keyboard when you turn it on, it will stay stuck at POST indicating that you must connect one). But of course, not all keyboards are the same, and when you spend many hours in front of your PC, you want it to be as comfortable as possible... and that includes the language you're used to. How to change the language to a foreign keyboard We're going to take the easy route, which is to simply add an additional language to the operating system so that you can easily switch between your language and the native language of the keyboard. For this, it does not matter what the language of origin of the keyboard is physically speaking, the idea is that using the operating system, we will configure its layout in Spanish. To do this, we are going to use Windows 11 as an example, although in previous versions the process is similar. To start, right click on the Start button and go to Settings; In the window that opens, select Time and Language and then click on Region and language. In this section you can, among other things, change the language of the operating system, but since what we are looking for is to change the language of the keyboard, you must go to the second option, "Preferred languages", and click on the button on the right in blue, "Add a language". Clicking the button will bring up a list of available languages. You just have to search for the Spanish (Spain) or the one you want to install (there is a search box at the top in case you prefer to search for it that way instead of by hand), and once found, simply click on said language and then on the Next button at the bottom. The next step will indicate what additional features you want to install, such as text to speech or handwriting... select what you need and click on Install. Once this is done, you will have already installed the Spanish language on the keyboard in the operating systems, but we are not finished. You have to go back to Region and language, and in the lower area click on the selected language (the third option), click on the 3 points and select “Language options”. Here, in the lower area, we can see that there is a section called "Installed keyboards", where we will be shown what we have in effect at that moment. Here we can add different keyboard layouts (for example, if your keyboard is French it will be AZERTY instead of QWERTY), or select which combination of language and layout you want to use (usually in Spain, select the Spanish QWERTY keyboard). Once you have left this to your liking, you already have the keyboard ready to work as normal. How this setting affects keyboard usage Ok, at this point you have to be aware that you are not going to have a "natural" keyboard per se. If the keyboard is AZERTY but you configure it as QWERTY, obviously when you press A on the keyboard a Q will appear, for example. In this case, the solution is simple if your keyboard is mechanical, since you simply have to change some of the caps and that's it (following the example, exchange the A for the Q, although as you can see in the image of an AZERTY keyboard below there are quite a few others that should be changed). When the keyboard is simply en_US, for example, you won't have to change keys, just be aware that the Ñ key on the keyboard will have a different silkscreen (and since these keyboards are usually ANSI and not ISO, the ENTER is smaller, etc.). However, if you are one of those who type without having to look at the keyboard, you will not even notice when using it. In short, having a foreign keyboard to use with Spanish settings can be quite common, but it is nothing dramatic if you configure it properly. https://hardzone.es/noticias/perifericos/teclado-extrajero-configurar/
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Music Title: Andy Rivera - Dudas de Mi (Video Oficial) Signer: Andy Rivera Release Date: 25/04/2023 Official Youtube Link: Informations About The Signer: - Your Opinion About The Track (Music Video): 9/10
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Artist: Lolita Flores Real Name: María Dolores González Flores Birth Date /Place: May 6, 1958 Age: 64 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Flamenco & Romantic ballad Awards: - Top 3 Songs (Names): No Renunciaré - Si, Pero No - Que será de mí Other Information: Spanish singer and actress, daughter of the famous artist Lola Flores -La Faraona- and Antonio González -El Pescaílla-, inventor of the Catalan rumba. She was born in Madrid in 1958. Her musical vocation began with her father, playing the guitar at home parties. When she turned 17, a CBS producer signed her to record her first album "Amor Amor". After having collaborated on almost a dozen films, she won the Goya for Best New Actress in 2002 for her film Rencor. She made her theater debut in 2005 with the play Ana en el trópico.
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This week International Pizza Day has been celebrated. From the company specialized in TGT cheeses, they reveal 10 curiosities that you may not have known about pizza. Pizza is a classic, a dish that has conquered the entire world. In the aftermath of International Pizza Day, which was celebrated yesterday, February 9, we tell you some curiosities about pizza that we do not know from the hand of TGT Cheeses: 1. The origin of pizza dates back to the year 997 AD. C, in the city of Naples. The first pizza was born there, made from bread, yeast, water and vegetables. Also in Naples, the first pizzeria, Port'Alba, was opened in 1830. At that time, it began to become po[CENSORED]r among workers, as it was an easy meal to prepare and eat and, above all, because of its taste. 2. Pizza is a universal food, which has become a symbol of culture and culinary diversity, transcending borders and cultures. It is considered one of the most versatile dishes that exist, since it can be prepared in infinite ways allowing you to taste an endless number of flavors. One of the The most curious pizza is the traditional Japanese one, which is made with a potato, squid strips, prawns, nori seaweed, sauce and Japanese mayonnaise. 3. The secret is... in the dough. One of the most distinctive aspects of pizza. Its quality depends on its shape and the way it is used in the oven. For example, Neapolitan, which has a thick dough, needs to remain below 400º to achieve gradual and consistent cooking. While the thin or Roman dough, characterized by being thinner, the temperature must be higher than 300º to generate a crispy crust. 4. Did you know that around 5 billion pizzas are sold worldwide every year? It is the most consumed dish worldwide, being the favorite of Americans, followed by Mexico and Argentina. In addition, approximately 20% of the restaurants on the planet are pizzerias. 5. The most expensive pizza in the world was created by chef Renato Viola. Baptized as Louis XIII, it costs nothing more and nothing less than €8,300. Its main ingredients are: certified organic flour, Australian pink salt, red lobster, three types of sturgeon caviar from the Caspian and Danube Seas, prawns, fish roe and a touch of cognac. 6. The largest pizza in the world was made by the American chain 'Pizza Hut', it has become the largest ever made in history. 1,300 square meters of pizza, which has been recognized in the Guinness Book of Records by far exceeding the previous one, which was 1,200 meters and was made by some Italian chefs in 2012. Pizza Hut's also has a dough of 6,193 kilograms, 2,244 kilos of tomato sauce, almost 4,000 kg of cheese and a total of 630,496 units of pepperoni. It is also noteworthy that after being cooked at the Los Angeles Convention Center, it was destined for a food bank so that it would not go to waste and was directed to a good cause. 7. Regarding the types of pizzas, did you know that there are only six basic types and all the rest are variations of the ingredients? In general, what defines a pizza is its base, the type of flour with which it is made and the proportions of mozzarella and tomato that it has. 8. Within the wide range of pizzas, it should be noted that there is only one pizza with a designation of origin. This is the Neapolitan pizza which, under the name Pizza Napoletana verace artigianale (authentic artisan Neapolitan pizza), has been recognized as a traditional Italian agri-food product by the European Union since 2010. 9. For those who are passionate about show cooking, an acrobatic pizza world championship is held every year. In it, pizza makers from all over the world demonstrate their skills by tossing, rotating and making complex movements with the dough. 10. Guinness World Records recently awarded a tasty new recognition to the French chef. Benoît Bruel, who cooked the pizza with the largest variety of cheeses in the world: 254 to be exact, without exceeding the standard size. To prepare the dish, he separated a few grams of each variety in order to include the maximum number of copies possible, reaching a pizza of up to one and a half kilograms. Pizza with Cheese TGT Quesos TGT has created its first pizza to enhance the authentic flavor of its cheeses, together with the renowned Punta Bcn restaurant. This new culinary proposal, prepared by 4 hands by the pizza chef Luigi Maisto and the chef Raffaele Aurioso The protagonists are three TGT cheeses, specially selected for their high value and flavor: Ahuyentalobos, one of its unique cheeses and with more personality, with a very pronounced intensity. Roncari Blue, the characteristic flavor of blue cheese. Mon a Muu, the authentic taste of French Emmental. The combination of these cheeses generates a pizza with a subtle aroma and with different textures that make your mouth water. https://www.retailactual.com/noticias/20230210/pizza-curiosidades-quesos-tgt
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Peru, Bolivia and Colombia surpassed Ecuador with growths of between 89% and more than 127%. Two years after the start of the pandemic, the passenger air transport sector confirmed its recovery in the region in 2022, although not all countries have the same growth rate. This, after the sector was one of the hardest hit by the economic crisis in that period. This is demonstrated by the latest data shared by the General Secretariat of the Andean Community of Nations (CAN), based on figures from the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which point out that, for example, Ecuador showed a growth of 47.3% in that year. This figure is the lowest among the countries that make up the Andean Community of Nations (CAN), which in general increased their air traffic by 91%. In this way, Peru grew 127.5%, Bolivia with 96.3% and Colombia with 89.5%. Meanwhile, another figure that emerges from this report is that the record growth was registered by intra-community air traffic with 198.1%. Meanwhile, the CAN highlighted that despite the recovery shown, the sector has challenges to face to improve intra-regional connectivity and its competitiveness and, in addition, promote the industry to be economically sustainable in the context of the post-pandemic. The airlines that have been operating for five years in the region, at the end of 2022, have registered losses of 22.7 billion, according to ALTA. These challenges for the air transport industry will be addressed in a dialogue called 'Air Transport Challenge in the region' that will take place on May 16, with the organization of CAN and the coordination of Peru, the country that exercises the Pro Tempore Presidency. . In said dialogue, the authorities of the CAN, the public and private sector, and international air transport associations will be brought together. The topics that will be addressed are: airport infrastructure needs to improve the competitiveness of the CAN, simplification to strengthen the efficiency and competitiveness of the sector, as well as opportunities to improve aspects such as sustainability and innovation and the regulatory and regulatory challenges in the Community aviation sector. This event, which will take place at the organization's headquarters in the city of Lima, will have the participation of IATA. https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/en-2022-con-el-475-ecuador-fue-el-que-menos-crecio-en-su-trafico-aereo-entre-los-paises-de-la-can-nota/
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Academics from Purdue University analyzed how the two parties lived together during a year of confinement The relationship between pets and owners was one of the most "affected" during the contingency due to the coronavirus pandemic, at this stage both parties lived together longer, as a result of this there was a greater rapprochement, however, factors such as possession and mental health were more complex than thought. Researchers Hsin-Yi Weng, Niwako Ogata and Locksley Messam analyzed how the complex relationship between owners and their companion animals was for a year, the results were shared in their research "Temporary patterns of owner-pet relationship, stress and loneliness during the Covid-19 pandemic", which was published on April 26 by the scientific journal PLOS ONE. In this work, the Purdue University academics explained that the coronavirus pandemic provided an opportunity to analyze this type of complex relationship between dogs, cats and other domestic animals and their guardians. The topics studied in his research were the closeness between both parties, stress and loneliness. Everything was more complex than expected The researchers analyzed a variety of surveys answered by 1,266 people with cats and dogs, 1,128 with cats only, 1,266 with dogs only, and 657 without pets, and who were in different relationship, housing, personality, and factors they considered relevant to their lives. the study. The scientists found that people who regularly lived with canines had a greater reduction in stress and loneliness after leaving "the new normal", compared to cat owners and people who did not have an animal in their care. “The study surveys included questions about participants, concerns and practices related to the pandemic, major life events, and the environment,” the researchers explained in their paper. Among the results of the more than 4,000 surveys conducted, the academics found that people who had a pet reported "less loneliness" in terms of romantic relationships than those who did not own a pet. A feeling of closeness "The results showed that owners reported a closer relationship with their dogs and cats as the pandemic progressed," explained the academics about the closeness that existed between people and animals during confinement, a time that helped to "strengthen" certain way, the links between the two. When the researchers began their work, they started from the hypothesis that confinement directly affected the relationship of dogs and cats with their guardians, however, they detailed that the results showed a positive trend in all the measurements they made. Despite the limitations with which the study was carried out, the authors considered that the work shows the dynamic effects generated by the coronavirus pandemic in the relationships of pets with their owners, the latter considered that their companion animals were of great value. Help during lockdown. The study was considered by the same academics as the first to directly study this type of relationship during the post-COVID stage, a situation that had not been seen in the scientific community, since the first analyzes on this subject were carried out when the effects of the pandemic were just beginning. https://www.infobae.com/mascotas/2023/04/28/personas-y-sus-mascotas-desarrollaron-relaciones-complejas-durante-la-pandemia/
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There are few models with the aura of the Land Rover Defender 130. The long wheelbase version of the legendary SUV is a "rare bird" in today's market and stands out for its off-road capabilities. Already from series it is appreciated that it is a vehicle in which it is difficult to find the limits, but non-conformists can always go one step further. That is precisely what the Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound achieves, which expands the range with a version that will satisfy those customers who want to venture into the most demanding expeditions. Despite being a Defender 130 that could have eight seats, the Outbound stays at five seats and makes up for it with very generous equipment. In addition to offering more than 1,329 liters of boot space with a completely flat surface for easy loading, it looks striking and powerful. It has 20 or 22-inch wheels with special finishes, while the grille has a frame in Anthracite and the shock absorbers are in the Shadow Atlas Matt tone. It can be chosen with Fuji White, Santorini Black, Carpathian Gray and Eiger Gray body colors; always with the D pillars in contrast with a protection. Inside the Land Rover Defender 130 Outbound there are several options. The upholstery can be in Windsor leather or Resist fabric. In both cases it is dyed in Ebony black and loaded with details. Some practical rubber mats, additional storage areas or a new cargo net appear. Standard also comes with electronic air suspension and Adaptive Dynamics. Srive to offer 430mm of articulation and up to 900mm of fording, also making trailer loading easier. Because this specimen can tow up to 3,000 kg of weight. The Defender 130 Outbound is available with the P400 petrol engine and the Ingenium D300 diesel engine, both featuring MHEV technology. Although another novelty announced by the British firm is the arrival of the Land Rover Defender 130 V8. This is the top-of-the-range version, the first time it mounts the 5.0-liter supercharged eight-cylinder engine. In this model it stays at 500 hp and 610 Nm of torque, leaving figures as surprising as its acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds. That model also has a good number of specific details and practically all the available equipment. https://noticias.coches.com/noticias-motor/land-rover-defender-130-outbound/490439?foto=8