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The eight-time world champion summoned the media in Jerez to give an update on his state of health Marc Márquez has explained his state of health and how his injury is progressing in a concrete way. The eight-time world champion has been out for a month after his accident at the Portuguese GP, which has caused him to miss several appointments. The last one, a very special one for him and for all the Spanish riders, the one in Jerez. Márquez called an emergency press conference early this Thursday. The Honda pilot caused the expectation to rise to unexpected heights, since it was rumored that he could even announce his withdrawal, if not definitive, at least partial. However, and despite the rumours, in the end Márquez has focused on explaining what he is doing to return as soon as possible. Before the media, he explained that the emotional moment he suffered after his carousel of injuries: "There comes a time when you have no motivation and you use willpower and discipline," said the man from Cervera. Also, in a message of optimism for his fans, the eight-time world champion said that he wants to return as soon as possible, but "it was too risky to race in Jerez, the doctors told me that he was crazy." "If I wanted to compete here it was because I wanted to take the risk, but when three medical teams tell you that if you run you're going to get injured again, you have to accept it. "This is one of the most important fingers for a pilot, especially on the left. It was time to brake and just by pressing the handlebars I could hurt myself again. If he hurt me again it could be the end of my career." Likewise, Márquez announced that his intention is to be at Le Mans on May 13. "I'll try to be at Le Mans, but it's not 100% sure yet." «Losing races hurts, missing Jerez hurts more. You lose a lot of time on the track and testing things, but Honda has two other riders who are very good: Rins and Mir. We will have to see if we are capable of getting closer and doing things like I did on Saturday in Portimao”, concluded the Spanish rider. https://www.abc.es/deportes/motos/marc-marquez-rueda-prensa-urgencia-anuncio-20230427132836-nt.html
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Experts advise maintaining a healthy lifestyle to look younger; It is also important to take into account some habits such as good nutrition. It is natural for the skin to deteriorate over the years, however, there are habits that can slow down this aging process, allowing people to look healthy and youthful skin for a long time. Experts advise maintaining a healthy lifestyle to look younger; It is also important to take into account some habits such as a good diet, which contributes to the health of the skin. Likewise, the Mayo Clinic portal indicates that to have healthier skin you should stop smoking, since nicotine causes blood vessels to shrink, which reduces the flow of oxygen and nutrients to skin cells. The appearance of wrinkles is due to the fact that, over time, the production of collagen, keratin and elastin in the body decreases, which provide properties that make the skin look young and healthy. “Frequent exposure to sunlight causes the early appearance of wrinkles and dark areas on the skin (age spots). It also increases the chances of developing skin cancer. Exposure to cigarette smoke can also lead to more rapid wrinkling of the skin,” says Medline Plus, the US National Library of Medicine website. Habits that delay skin aging Use sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that has a sun protection factor of at least 15, and apply it every two hours or more often if you're swimming or sweating. Find shady places. Avoid the sun between 10 in the morning and 4 in the afternoon, as this is when the sun's rays are most intense. Wear protective clothing. Wear long-sleeved clothing, long pants, and wide-brimmed hats Avoid bad habits like smoking It is important to avoid habits that are harmful to skin health. Smoking is one of them. In addition to increasing the risk of lung cancer, this practice helps the premature appearance of wrinkles. “Smoking can speed up the normal aging process of the skin, which contributes to the formation of wrinkles and other changes in the appearance of the face. These changes include crow's feet, pronounced lines between the eyebrows, an uneven complexion, a grayish tone on lighter skin, deep furrows and puffiness under the eyes, wrinkles around the mouth, and thinner lips. Hydration It doesn't matter if the skin is dry, normal, or oily, preserving the hydration of the skin is essential for its care. Rhoda Narins, from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, quoted in the Woman Time portal, says that "sometimes all you need is a good moisturizer and a mild cleanser to take years off your face." To choose the right moisturizer for your skin type, you must take into account how prone it is to dryness or oiliness. According to this characteristic, the Biobiochile portal explains that an easily absorbed serum, gel or aqueous cream should be chosen if the skin tends to be more oily; On the other hand, for dry skin it is preferable to use moisturizing creams, with components such as hyaluronic acid. https://www.semana.com/vida-moderna/articulo/tres-poderosos-habitos-que-retrasan-el-envejecimiento-de-la-piel/202349/
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For many Latin American migrants, the possibility of applying for asylum in the United States will now be a little further from the US border and perhaps closer to their country of origin. This Thursday, the government of President Joe Biden announced the upcoming opening of migrant processing centers in Colombia and Guatemala. This seeks to prevent the increase in the flow of migrants on the southern border with Mexico, as well as the dangerous journey that thousands of these people take to get there, sometimes having to cross the feared Darien jungle. The move, announced by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, comes just weeks before the expiration of Title 42, a Trump-era provision that allows immigrants to be turned away based on public health concerns and that in practice it makes it possible to maintain a certain shielding of the US borders. This regulation will be in force until next May 11, which generates great concern among the US authorities given the possibility that border control posts are overwhelmed by a large number of applicants. "Let it be very clear: our border is not open nor will it be after May 11," Mayorkas said during the press conference in which he announced some measures that are being taken towards the end of Title 42, by which the US. The US has carried out more than two million expulsions of migrants at its border. But what is known about these migrant care centers? Managed by international organizations Mayorkas said that the centers in Guatemala and Colombia should be up and running in the coming weeks. It is also expected that the establishment of facilities of this type will be announced in other Latin American countries that have not yet been identified. However, according to a document obtained by Politico, it is believed that there could be a center of these in Ecuador and, probably, in Costa Rica. Mayorkas said he expects these new centers to process at least 5,000 to 6,000 migrants each month. The official added that the idea is to contact people where they are, taking traffickers out of the game and preventing migrants from having to make the dangerous route to the United States. The migrant centers will be managed by international organizations allied to the United States such as the UN Office for Refugees (Acnur) or the International Organization for Migration. These organizations will carry out an evaluation of the migrants to determine if they meet the requirements to go to the United States. In the affirmative cases, the migrants will be referred to be admitted to a refugee camp or to be processed through some other existing legal mechanism such as family reunification programs, permits to stay (parole) or admissions for legal purposes. of work. The governments of Spain and Canada have indicated their willingness to receive people referred by these processing centers. One of several measures The US authorities have indicated that the opening of these centers is only one of several measures they are taking to manage migration and have said that they will also expand the family reunification program -existing for Cubans and Haitians- to include Guatemalans, Colombians, Hondurans and Salvadorans. They will also increase the number of applications available through the CBP One app, currently used to manage migrant procedures in northern Mexico. Along with these measures to facilitate and expand the entry of migrants, the US authorities will also apply a new rule that will prohibit those who cross the border illegally from seeking asylum. In addition, they will expand the expedited expulsion process applicable to anyone who is not able to demonstrate a legal reason to remain in the country. Maryorkas explained that whoever is expelled under this regulation -known as Title 8- will be prohibited from entering the United States for five years. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-internacional-65419747
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To play, regardless of the platform we use (game consoles, PC gaming, cloud services...), we have at our disposal all kinds of peripherals, devices and gadgets: from keyboard and mouse to joysticks, including controls, steering wheels and even musical instruments. And precisely the command is one of the most interesting, even becoming essential when facing certain titles, genres or sagas. If not, tell those who have played the titles of the Dark Souls franchise. We find many controllers on the market, the official Microsoft controller for Xbox Series X|S being one of the most loved by the community for its great multiplatform compatibility, its wonderful ergonomics and its good value for money. Well, if we have any of these famous controllers, now we have a great opportunity to get what is probably their best accessory: this Razer charging base that is on sale on Amazon, close to its all-time low, for only 42.55 euro. We are talking about the Razer Universal Quick Charging Stand for Xbox controllers. And it's not just any model: this is the Xbox 20th Anniversary Edition, which commemorates the special edition of the Xbox controller for its 20th anniversary, imitating its design. And now, that it is on sale for just 40 euros, for less than what one of these controls would cost us, we have an essential gadget if we want to forget about using batteries once and for all. Among other things, Microsoft is known for continuing to use batteries for its next-generation controllers, something that not all gamers like equally. So if we want to move to batteries, we have to buy them ourselves. And this dock, which includes one, is one of the best ways to do it: at this price we get the dock, a battery, and different covers for the back cover of the latest Xbox controllers. So, once we stop playing, we only have to place our controller on said base and when we return to it we will have it ready and fully charged. Remember that if you are not yet an Amazon Prime member, you can subscribe to the service through the 30-day free trial. https://www.3djuegos.com/seleccion/noticias/razer-tiene-probablemente-mejor-accesorio-para-tu-mando-xbox-esta-base-carga-edicion-especial-20-aniversario-que-ahora-oferta-rozando-su-precio-minimo
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After having completed the content of Honkai: Star Rail three times, I can only think of its final release to pass it on to me for the fourth time. Talking about Honkai: Star Rail as "the new game from the creators of Genshin Impact" is good to situate. The definition takes us to a common place, to an area that combines very high expectations with desires that we can never see fulfilled. Talk about a good game, iconic unique characters, and a story more focused on little things than big events. HoYoverse is synonymous with technical quality and spectacular playability. A company with its lights and its shadows that, ahead of the game, has just released the best video game of its entire career. Here begins the journey of Honkai: Star Rail Honkai: Star Rail gives us a starting point that will be familiar to players. We are the chosen one, a male or female character who has appeared out of nowhere and who, for reasons he cannot understand, is key to the future of an entire galaxy. Also to understand the deities that govern the universe of the game and that promise to become an inexhaustible source of theories for lore enthusiasts. In short, we are a Trazacaminos, someone without direction who, led by circumstances, joins the crew of the Star Express to solve the problems of the universe. The main plot is just an excuse that has to be interesting enough to launch a game as a service whose great stories are housed in each of its small worlds. The Star Express will make stops on different planets to solve problems –its own or that of others– giving rise to a more condensed action that gains in intensity and similarities with the JRPG classics. We do not have before us a new open world, but an old-fashioned level structure. However, the reduction of scale does not imply that there are cuts in ambition. The elements that could be spread over kilometers of journey in nature are condensed. It is easier to explore these small levels without missing anything, acquiring resources to improve the characters at the same time that we progress naturally in the adventure. The smaller map also serves, in addition, to increase the level of detail. In Honkai: Star Rail you can even interact with certain items of street furniture, which the developers took advantage of for a few self-laughing jokes and weirder player habits. The map is easier to explore and the level of detail is increased The game wins in almost all aspects by reducing the terrain, although there are some decisions that do not quite fit. If Honkai: Star Rail is reminiscent of a classic JRPG, it's not just because of the positive aspects, which are the majority. There are also some elements like artificial barriers and somewhat strange behavior of the uncontrollable characters that are in the cities. It is true that it is not something dramatic, but perhaps we expected somewhat more elegant decisions when it comes to guiding players or preventing them from entering certain areas. Honkai's other big change: Star Rail In addition to giving up the open world, Honkai: Star Rail also says goodbye to another of the elements that characterized the HoYoverse games. Real-time action disappears in favor of turn-based combat. It's not better or worse, but it's certainly different. Each character can carry out three movements: basic attacks, abilities and ultimate spells. The variables may seem few, but when it comes down to it, the game does not give up offering us challenging battles that force us to use strategy. Honkai: Star Rail's combats are simple, but they are very well carried out To a large extent the complication of combat is related to the limitation of resources. We'll start each fight with two charges to cast abilities that are shared among the four characters on the field. When using a spell, one is lost and when attacking with a basic hit, it is recovered. This gives rise to complex situations. If we don't manage charges well, it will be impossible to take advantage of synergies between characters or maintain a constant rate of healing while continuing to deal damage to enemies. In its main fights, Honkai: Star Rail will always try to get us into this type of situation. You have to know the characters well and use balanced teams that can attack enemies by taking advantage of their weaknesses. Although they don't pack as much of an impact as in Genshin Impact, there are seven different items here as well. Each enemy will be weak to some of them, causing them to lose their stance bar. When this bar is broken, the enemy takes additional damage, is slowed, and suffers a different status effect depending on the element that broke it. It's a combat system with only four or five things to take into account, but it combines very well with each other. The similarities with Genshin Impact In order to master the combat, it will be important to know our team and create a formation with four characters that complement each other. In addition, you will have to invest time in making each unit level up. The progression in Honkai: Star Rail is almost identical to that of Genshin Impact. It is noted that it is a voluntary decision of HoYoverse, who does not want players already used to their systems to have to discover new mechanics in this regard. This is where the developer's usual lights and shadows come in. You will touch 'farmear' to level up characters and manage resources well. It will also be inevitable to get artifacts that increase the statistics of each unit and that will require many hours of play if we are looking for perfect combinations. The weapons, now called Cones of Light, are even more unique than in Genshin Impact. There are up to seven types, which makes it more difficult to find multipurpose items. In return, yes, the game is kind to free to play players by offering a good amount of resources. As usual in this type of game, in the initial section of the adventure there are constant gifts. We can not spend money, but it is mandatory to interact with the 'lootboxes' The most criticized, understandably, will be the random rewards. Honkai: Star Rail forces us to participate in the so-called gachapones if we want to obtain characters. A system that is present in all the great games of the company and that returns here after having generated a lot of criticism among users. It should be noted that it is not necessary to spend money, but it is inevitable to interact with the loot boxes. Even 'free to play' players must use these types of systems with the currency obtained for free. A bet for the future Honkai: Star Rail is a Game-as-a-Service, and due to its nature, it is not guaranteed that an analysis on its release version will do it justice in a couple of years. However, there is an obvious detail. It starts from a much higher base than Genshin Impact had in its version 1.0. HoYoverse has learned from its mistakes, removing almost everything that players criticized regarding the gameplay. There are even more postgame modes, including a 'roguelike' mode. It was my favorite addition and it deserves –soon it will have- an article just for it. Having played through both closed beta versions, completing as much content as I could, preparing for this review forced me to face the beginning of the adventure a third time. Having said that, the most positive conclusion is that I already want to start a trip again that, this time, seems to be the definitive one. Honkai: Star Rail doesn't just feel like "the new one" anymore, I also think it's "the best game from the creators of Genshin Impact". https://www.3djuegos.com/juegos/honkai-star-rail/analisis/no-solo-nuevo-juego-creadores-genshin-impact-tambien-mejor-analisis-honkai-star-rail
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Name of the game: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Breakpoint Price: $11.99 USD Link Store: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2231380/Tom_Clancys_Ghost_Recon_Breakpoint/ Offer ends up after X hours: Offer ends May 4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 1200 @3.1 GHz, Intel Core i5 4460 @ 3.2 GHz, or better Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 280X or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (4 GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 67 GB of available space Additional Notes: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS RECOMMENDED: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (64-bit versions only) Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2 GHz, Intel Core i7 6700K @4.0 GHz, or better Memory: 8GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 480 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB VRAM with Shader Model 5.0 or better) DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 67 GB of available space Additional Notes: Originally released for Windows 7, the game can be played on Windows 10 and Windows 11 OS
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This model also has an AMOLED screen The Huami company has launched a new limited edition of its Amazfit GTR 4 smartwatch, one of the ones that has given it the most joy on the market. This is a model that comes with options that are more premium than the original option, as is logical to think. The truth is that we are talking about a most striking accessory that is not particularly expensive for what it offers. In the design section, it should be noted that this is a wearable with a fairly classic appearance and that does not lack dual physical buttons -instead of the physical crown of the 'normal' GTR 4. This change may appeal to users who prefer a more traditional watch design, while offering modern features and capabilities. An interesting change that does not detract from functionality. Options in the Amazfit GTR 4 LE This new product from Amazfit has specifications and features comparable to the basic GTR 4. An example is that it integrates a 1.43-inch AMOLED screen and a PPG BioTracker 4.0 sensor for advanced health monitoring. However, the just-announced model also has an additional feature that makes it special: it's capable of detecting body temperature, which could be especially useful for knowing if you're sick or tracking changes in body temperature during sleep. exercise to know if it is possible to make a higher effort. A couple of important differences from the GTR 4 model are the number of colors available and the cargo. The Limited Edition is only available for sale in silver – and with an 'Infinite Black' fluoroelastomer strap. Less possibilities, it is true, but we are talking about a more traditional device, as we have commented. In addition, the Amazfit GTR 4 LE comes with wireless charging support, making it the only smartwatch from the firm with this possibility. By the way, the smartwatch packs a decent 475mAh battery that can offer up to 14 days of battery life. Price of this smartwatch This accessory is already available for purchase on the Amazfit website in Spain for 249.90 euros. Obviously, it is the most expensive option in the entire range, but with the differences mentioned it makes all the sense in the world and, the truth is that we are talking about a smart watch that is worth it if you are looking for a model that offers something more in its possibilities. and have a very striking design. https://cincodias.elpais.com/cincodias/2023/04/25/gadgets/1682407299_337164.html
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Of all the adjustments that we can make in Windows to make our Internet connection speed much faster, changing the DNS is one of the most important. Depending on which DNS we use, the loading speed of a web page may be shorter or longer. Most users use Google DNS by default, however, it is not always the best option. In addition to Google's DNS, we can also use other DNS such as those offered by OpenDNS or Cloudflare, to name the best known, although they are not the only ones. Alternatives to Google DNS As we have commented above, Google's DNS is the most used. These are 8.8.8.8 for the Primary and 8.8.4.4 for the Secondary. If the loading speed offered by these servers is not the best of all, we can use the ones that we show you below. Cloudflare: 1.1.1.1 and 1.0.0.1 for the primary and secondary respectively. OpenDNS: 208.67.222.222 for the primary and 208.67.220.220 for the secondary. Quad9: 9.9.9.9 for the primary and 149.112.112.112 for the secondary. Modify Windows DNS Windows puts at our disposal different methods to change the default DNS, those of Google, for one of the different alternatives that we have shown you in the previous section. Third party application. The fastest and easiest solution of all is to use the DNS Jumper application, an application that allows us to change the Windows DNS quickly and easily. In addition, it includes the best-known DNS, so it is not necessary to manually enter the address of the ones we want to use. Windows settings. The option that allows us to change the DNS from the Windows configuration is found in the configuration menu (Win + i )> Network and Internet> Wi-Fi / Ethernet (depending on the connection we are using) and clicking on View additional properties. Next, in the Edit button that is shown to the right of DNS and we establish the ones that we want to use. Finally, click on Save. Control Panel. If we want to make this change from the control panel, we can also do it. In this section, which we can access through the Windows search box, we access the Network and Sharing Center section. Inside this, in the left column, click on Change adapter settings. Next, we access the properties of the type of connection we are using with the right mouse button and click on Internet Protocol version 4 to then check the box Use the following DNS server addresses. PowerShell. As these are important changes to the Windows configuration, we must open PowerShell with Administrator permissions. Next we enter the following command to know the name of our connection, which in this case is "Ethernet". Get-DnsClientServerAddress Next, we will use the following command modifying the name of our connection and establishing the DNS that we want to use. Set-DNSClientServerAddress "connection-name" -ServerAddresses("Primary-DNS", "SECONDARY-DNS") If our connection is called Ethernet and we want to use Cloudflare's DNS, the command we must enter is: Set-DNSClientServerAddress "Ethernet" -ServerAddresses ("1.1.1.1", "1.0.0.1") cmd. The process to change the DNS with CMD is similar. First of all, we must know the name of our connection with the command, a name that is shown in the Interface name section. netsh interface show interface Next, we need to use the following commands to set the first and second DNS. netsh interface ipv4 set dnsservers "nombre-conexión" static xx.xx.xx.xx primary netsh interface ipv4 add dnsservers "nombre-conexión" yy.yy.yy.yy index=2 https://www.softzone.es/noticias/windows/cambiar-dns-windows-acelerar-internet/
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We will all agree that the price of graphics cards has been increasing generation after generation for years (and this is for both AMD and NVIDIA), and it is a fact that high-end graphics, and even mid-high range, They are only available to a few. Therefore, it is the mid-range models that always sell the most, and it seems that the time has finally come for AMD to announce its next relatively cheap next-generation graphics card. We are talking of course about the Radeon RX 7600 XT, a graphics card about which we still know very little but whose launch date has now been leaked: we will have to wait about a month for its announcement, and a little more to buy it because it is expected to be released. launch right after Computex ends, which starts May 30 and ends June 2. The first cheap AMD graphics card of this generation Traditionally, AMD graphics cards have always been a notch or two below NVIDIA in terms of price, but keep in mind that when it comes to the mid-range, this "gap" in price isn't that great. . We have already told you that at the moment there is not much information about the RX 7600 XT and this includes its price, although it is true that we can get an idea of what it will cost if we take into account the price of the current models, and of course the price of the mid-range of its competition. Unofficially, NVIDIA is expected to launch its RTX 4060 Ti next month, and it will be precisely with this model that the RX 7600 XT from the firm in red competes against. And, if this graphics card has already been listed as "sub-$500" (which will cost less than $500), what we can expect is that this AMD graphics card will have a final sale price of approximately 400 Euros. Ok, it's not that costing €400 is exactly a cheap graphics card, but taking into account how the market is, it would be the cheapest graphics card of this generation from AMD. In terms of performance, this graphics card with Navi 33 GPU (its specifications are also unconfirmed, of course) would have about 32 CUs and, of course, it would be a step below the Radeon RX 7700 (XT), but with performance more than enough to be able to play high FPS at 1080p and even 1440p current triple A games with everything at maximum. When can we buy it? As we have said from the beginning, nothing is known yet 100% confirmed about this graphics card, but some dates have already been leaked; In principle, AMD will begin to send us samples for review to the press as of May 15, reviews that we will be able to publish as of the 24th (so they say in the source, we cannot confirm anything). The launch or official presentation would take place the following day, on May 25, and its availability in stores would arrive at the beginning of June, when Computex ends this year. Some media claim that the models customized by the manufacturers (ASUS, Gigabyte, etc.) would arrive a few days later, and that many of them will take advantage of Computex to present them. We will see what happens in the end, because as we have said from the beginning there is nothing confirmed and all this is based on leaks and assumptions: there is no official information from AMD about it, at least not yet. https://hardzone.es/noticias/tarjetas-graficas/amd-tarjeta-grafica-barata-2023/
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Artist: Lorenzo González Real Name: Lorenzo González Birth Date /Place: January 5, 1923 Age: 100 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Pop Awards: - Top 3 Songs (Names): Historia de un amor - Alma llanera - Cabaretera Other Information: Venezuelan singer of boleros and tropical music from the 50s. He has performed great songs like "Historia de un amor", "Alma llanera" and "Cabaretera". He arrived in Spain at the beginning of the 50s and made his debut at the Casablanca nightclub in Madrid in 1952 with resounding success. He has been named by some as the new Antonio Machín. His first album in Spain was "Cabaretera" by Bobby Capó.
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Nick Movie: Pinocho de Guillermo del Toro Time: 2022 Netflix / Amazon / HBO?: Netflix Duration of the movie: 1 h 56 min Trailer:
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These Petra curiosities will tell you about her role in the past and other information about her past Petra has many interesting curiosities that you should know, since you will be able to learn a little more about this world-famous city. As its origin of the famous name, some customs that the po[CENSORED]tion that inhabited at that time carried out the most. So if you have plans to visit this interesting and beautiful destination, learn a little more about this tourist place. 1 Origin of his name One of the curiosities of Petra is about its other name, which is Ciudad Perdida, the reason why it is known in this way is that after its abandonment, many years passed until it was found in the 19th century. Hence the birth of her nickname, and by which many know her. 2 Tombs in Petra Another of Petra's curiosities are the Nabataean tombs, large holes where the human remains of some people are found. This city also served as a hiding place for the inhabitants against attacks. Although it is also said that Petra was a place where transports with varied products originating from India passed. 3 The water routes Continuing with the curiosities of Petra that will surprise you, are the water routes that were built by the po[CENSORED]tion of that time on the rocks. So if you go on a trip there, you will have the opportunity to see the canals in many parts of the area, especially in Siq, where the water was running non-stop. 4 The abandonment of Petra Of the curiosities of Petra that has caught the attention of many, it is the cause of the abandonment of the Lost City. One of the theories is about an earthquake in the year 363 which caused the collapse of several houses. And due to that damage caused, a large number of people began to leave little by little until they abandoned it completely. After several years, it was when the discovery occurred. https://topadventure.com/experiencias/Curiosidades-interesantes-sobre-Petra-la-Ciudad-Perdida-20230426-0008.html
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The operation will be carried out through a modified Dutch auction. Credit Suisse International announced, on April 26, an offer to purchase Ecuadorian debt bonds in cash for $800 million. The offer is addressed to holders of these papers. The financial institution said that the price “will be determined in accordance with a modified Dutch auction. The bonds or titles included in this possible purchase are: Papers for $3,701.4 million maturing in 2030 Papers for $8,458.8 million maturing in 2035 Papers for $3,403.1 million maturing in 2040 According to Credit Suisse International, the prices at which said bonds will be purchased will be established as follows: 2030 Bonds, Dutch Auction Bid Range Changed 48.25% to 53.25% 2035 Bonds, Dutch Auction Bid Range Changed 33.50% to 38.50% 2040 Bonds, Dutch Auction Bid Range Changed 30.50% to 35.50% According to Credit Suisse's announcement, issued through the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, the offer expires on May 4 at 8 a.m. and settlement is scheduled for May 9. In November 2021, the Government had spoken that it would seek to make a debt-for-conservation swap, regarding its participation in the environmental summit. At that time it was learned that Credit Suisse, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, wanted to participate in the process and that they could do so simultaneously. Meanwhile, today, the Ministry of Economy did not provide further information on the subject and limited itself to saying that “it is a private operation of Credit Suisse, so we cannot speak of a private operation. The Ministry asked to present the concerns to Credit Suisse. According to Jaime Carrera, from the Fiscal Policy Observatory (OPF), there is no clarity as to what this operation would seek to do. He recalled that the Government had announced an operation that had to do with a repurchase of blue bond debt. This meant, according to Carrera, possibly obtaining a loan, based on a guarantee from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), for which some $800 million or $1000 million would be obtained. The idea was to buy those bonds that are now at low prices, so as to save money, to be able to allocate them to protection issues of the Galapagos Marine Reserve, these would be the blue bonds. However, if, as the Ministry says, this was only a private operation by Credit Suisse, then it would only be a purchase of cheap Ecuadorian bonds, with the expectation that these could recover their value somewhat, to the extent that the impeachment does not progress and the bonds are revalued, and that the country risk decreases. The country risk is in one of its worst moments, registering this April 25 1,921 points. In any case, the Credit Suisse note rightly mentions that the offeror (Credit Suisse) makes the Offer subject to the New Financing Condition "as part of a broader refinancing operation to channel savings and promote certain conservation efforts and sustainability of the issuer (Ecuador)”. https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/credit-suisse-anuncia-compra-de-bonos-ecuatorianos-a-tenedores-con-oferta-que-vence-el-4-de-mayo-nota/
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Specialists in the subject detailed what are the effects and the causes for which some species experience this feeling Butterflies suffer the effects of insomnia just like flies and bees (Infobae File) Wild animals experience stress physically and mentally, these effects can be long-lasting depending on the species. Like humans, species perform a series of actions to try to control this feeling. Living in nature entails constant stress for animals, as they face multiple challenges and situations that endanger their lives. According to information from National Geographic, this trauma comes from aspects such as whether they will have enough food to survive, they will become the prey of another animal, or the activities carried out by humans. Stress causes sleeping problems in animals; In their diet, some eat excessively to try to calm the symptoms and, on occasions, this state is transmitted to other members of their groups. Sleeping problems Some of the effects generated by lack of sleep is that insects can lay their eggs in the wrong places (Getty Images) Barrett Klein, an entomologist at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, explained in an interview with NatGeo that not being able to sleep generates a stressful situation in some mammals and, in the long term, could be harmful to the health of these animals. This problem has also been reported in insects such as flies. In the study "Chronic social isolation signals starvation and reduces sleep", led by Wanhe Li and Michael W. Young, academics at Rockefeller University, it was shown that this species slept less and ate more when they suffered from social isolation. The academics explained that social isolation has direct effects on public health and suggested that sleep quality is a key factor in these cases. The conclusion they reached is that this type of loneliness reduces sleep and causes the species to consume more food. According to NatGeo, this phenomenon also affects butterflies, those that cannot sleep well come to lay their eggs on the wrong plants. Klein explained in the same interview that bees that do not sleep well have problems when performing their wiggle dance. This movement, which is intended to act as a GPS for the rest of the colony, is done incorrectly and could send the rest to another place. Stress that is transmitted A study showed that sticklebacks inherit stress from their mother (Wikipedia) Oregon State University researcher Scott Heppell explained to the same magazine that animals do not react in the same way to stress as humans, but they do have certain types of responses when exposed to this kind of stimuli. “I could say that other animals have somewhat analogous responses. Some can affect the performance of their children, ”he explained how stress is “inherited” from parents to their offspring. This aspect was demonstrated in the research "Sex-specific plasticity through generations II: the effects of the grandfather are specific to the lineage and sex", where the researcher Jennifer K. Hellmann together with her work team explained that the little ones sticklebacks can pass their traumas on to their babies. https://www.infobae.com/mascotas/2023/04/27/falta-de-sueno-y-comer-en-exceso-los-efectos-del-estres-en-los-animales-salvajes/
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The transformation of representation sedans into electric models is being a fairly widespread trend. After seeing the new Mercedes EQS and BMW i7, it was only a matter of time before an electric Audi A8 came onto the scene. Everything indicates that it will arrive next year 2024 and it will be a tough rival to crack for the other German contenders. In addition, it will be a flagship within the brand that will help the four rings to gain positioning and differentiation within the Volkswagen Group, taking a more premium look if possible. The electric Audi A8 will be a technological benchmark and will use the largest version of the PPE platform. It is that architecture that has been jointly developed by Porsche and Audi that will debut soon in the Q6 E-tron. This car will have the most powerful and advanced propulsion systems within the German brand. Unlike the previous four generations, this new model will not have the traditional proportions of the three volumes. Instead, it will adopt a more aerodynamic and flowing silhouette to increase both efficiency and performance. While there is talk that its design could be close to the one presented in the Grandsphere Concept, there are also some ideas about its propulsion system. As we said, it will be the most powerful in the range, being able to exceed 700 hp and leaving the RS e-tron GT behind. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h could be around 4 seconds to match other rivals. It will also be a car with which to travel, since with the 120 kWh lithium-ion battery it would have a range of more than 700 kilometers. Carrying the PPE platform, it will have 800V technology and will support high charging speeds of up to 270 kW. They also promise exemplary dynamic behavior, with systems such as four-wheel steering or torque vectoring. The driving aids will be up to the task and will be more realistic, since the prototype was presented as a copy with level 4 autonomous driving. In short, 2024 will be a key year for Audi and with the electric A8 they will show how far they are capable of reach the level of technology, quality and performance. https://noticias.coches.com/noticias-motor/proximo-audi-a8-electrico/490082
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The first thing is to check that it is an allergy and not one of the side effects produced by certain drugs The first thing to keep in mind is that all medications that are ingested must be prescribed by a doctor. In addition, the expert's instructions must be followed to the letter and the expiration date of the drug must be verified. If you followed all of these recommendations and still suspect that your medication is causing allergies, it's a good idea to check that it's just that and not one of the side effects that certain medications produce. According to the Clínica Universidad de Navarra, allergy to medications is one of the most frequent consultations with a specialist in Allergology. These are unpredictable reactions of varying severity. At the same time, the Mayo Clinic reveals that a drug allergy is a reaction of the immune system to that drug. In addition, he insists that any medication can cause an allergy. What are the medicines that can cause allergies? Among the drugs that most often cause allergic reactions are: The antibiotics Aspirin Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Lodinated contrasts for radiology Anticonvulsants Certain antihypertensives Eye drops and hormones Chemotherapy drugs Drugs for autoimmune diseases Allergy symptoms caused by medicines The Mayo Clinic states that symptoms can occur within an hour after taking the drug. Although reactions are rash-like, they can occur hours, days, or weeks later. Skin rash Urticaria Itch Fever Swelling Shortness of breath chest whistle runny nose watery and itchy eyes Nausea or abdominal cramps Vomiting or diarrhea Dizziness or lightheadedness weak and rapid pulse drop in blood pressure seizures loss of consciousness How do I know if a medicine causes me an allergy? The Clínica Universidad de Navarra affirms that "the main problem in the study of allergy to a drug lies in the lack of reliable diagnostic techniques". This means that the only definitive test is that of provocation or tolerance carried out by an expert. This study consists of administering the drug at the usual dose and checking the effects or tolerance in the patient. Once the allergy to the drug is confirmed and if it is impossible to change it, the strategy will be to alleviate the symptoms and prevent a serious reaction. Everything, with indications of the attending physician. https://www.eluniverso.com/larevista/salud/como-saber-si-se-tiene-alergia-a-un-medicamento-nota/
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There are three numbers that in the United States can mark your personal economy and even the one that your children will have. The so-called credit score is an indicator that goes from 300 to 850 and is used to estimate your level of financial solvency. Determine if you can get a loan, a credit card or a mortgage, and even the price of your car insurance or the amount of the security deposit you will have to give when renting a home. In the event that it is established that you will actually be granted that mortgage or that credit, the credit score will also serve to define the price that it will cost you, established through the interest rate. In the current conditions of the US economy, in general the interest rates of a loan can range from little more than 5% to more than 35%. And, to a large extent, what decides which one will correspond to you is your credit score. The lower it is, the higher the rate; the higher, the lower. Astronomical impact "The impact of the credit score on life in the United States is simply astronomical," says Nicholas Schmidt, director of Technology and Innovation at SolasAI, a company dedicated to detecting and mitigating potential patterns of discrimination in the algorithms used by financial institutions. when evaluating credit applications. "This indicator not only affects whether or not you will receive a loan, but also other things such as whether you will be able to rent or buy a home. The problem of not having a good credit score can be catastrophic in many areas of your life," he adds in conversation with BBC World. David Silberman, who worked for a decade at the Consumer Financial Protection Office (CFPB), explains to BBC Mundo that from the perspective of a homeowner it makes sense to take this solvency indicator into account. when deciding whether to rent your property and the amount of deposit to request from the tenant. As for the use of credit scores to set the price of car insurance, it is a more complex matter. "For reasons we don't fully understand, there is a strong correlation between credit score and the frequency with which auto loss reports are made. On the other hand, there is no other good data that tells the company if it is more or less less likely that you're a bad driver, and insurers are trying to figure out what the risk is that you'll actually end up in an accident and they'll have to pay for damages," says Silberman, who is now a senior counsel at the Center for Responsible Lending, an NGO dedicated to the financial education of citizens. The expert ensures that the differences between a good or bad credit score are clear. "With a score of 500 it's going to be almost impossible for you to get anyone to give you credit, except for an extremely expensive lender. That means it's going to be very difficult to buy a house or a car that you might need to go to work ", indicates. An objective indicator that affects immigrants The credit score began to be established in the United States during World War II, when the banks were left without enough qualified personnel to evaluate the creditworthiness of credit applicants. So, a kind of points card was created that allowed non-specialized employees -who followed very precise instructions- to decide on the approval of the requests. In the mid-1950s, this method was converted by the Fair Isaac Company (FICO) into a standard statistical instrument. Currently there are several indicators of this type, but the FICO is by far the most used in the US. This is calculated using different factors such as your payment history, the amounts you owe, the time your credit history has, new credit applications and the type of credit you have (if it is only credit cards or if You also have installment loans such as a mortgage, the purchase of a car, etc.). Each of these factors is given a different weight in the calculation, with payment history being the most important. The adoption of this type of credit indicator was considered an advance, since it established objective parameters for the granting of credit instead of the demographic characteristics of the applicant that were previously used. "The alternative was to let people make subjective judgments about who could be given a loan and how much they should be charged. And there are many reasons to think that those judgments can be highly biased. The credit score, at least, is one an objective way of measuring risk that is also efficient because it allows you to make a decision quickly since you have instant access to information," says Silberman. But this mechanism also has its downside. "The main disadvantage is that it perpetuates the discrimination of the past, racism and inequalities in our society," warns the expert. He explains that, for example, parents with financial resources can help their children obtain their first credits and build a good credit score, helping them financially if they are in financial trouble to avoid being reflected in this indicator. "Those who aren't in that situation are going to start building their credit history later, have to work harder, and have a lower score. So, you end up having a huge disparity between whites and blacks; between whites and Latinos, which perpetuates inequalities for the future," he says. A study carried out in 2022 found that those who obtained their first credit card between the ages of 18 and 20 with their parents as co-signers had, by the time they turned 30, a credit score that, on average, was 29 points higher than those young people who obtained the cards for themselves and 55 points to those who built their credits in other ways. On the FICO scale (from 300 to 850), a score between 670 and 739 is considered "good." Data from the payment company Shift Processing, corresponding to 2021, indicate that the average credit score of the white po[CENSORED]tion in the United States is 734, while that of African-Americans is 677. In the case of Hispanics it stands at 701. In general, this system tends to offer better credit conditions to those with higher scores. In addition, when assigning a score, the system takes into account not only your data but also what has been the historical behavior in credit matters of people who have data similar to yours. Nicholas Schmidt explains that the credit score significantly affects immigrants. "One of the characteristics of the credit score is that it needs to have enough data about you to assign you a score. So, for example, if you recently immigrated to the US, there is no information about you and the algorithm knows nothing. It could be that you are someone who has always paid their debts, but since there is no data about you in this country, you cannot be scored and the system interprets you the same as other people who do not have a credit history, which can be very unfair "he points. He explains that this problem can be corrected over time, as the person builds their credit history, obtains loans, credit cards and pays their bills. "So the system can offer a fairer score, although because it works with historical data, it necessarily incorporates some of the biases and historical discrimination that has occurred in the United States," he says. "But for that there is no easy solution," he warns. https://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias-65353939