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The war unleashed by Russia in Ukraine influenced the cyclical indicators of the Inegi. Cyclical indicators gave signs that economic activity stalled as Russia's war in Ukraine put additional inflationary pressures. According to the System of Cyclical Indicators (SIC) of the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), the leading indicator, which anticipates changes in the trajectory of the country's economic cycle, obtained a decrease of 0.7 points in March to be located at 100.87 units. This represented the eighth consecutive drop in the indicator, reaching its lowest level since February 2021. It is observed that this indicator was above its long-term trend, presenting a value of 100.87 points. The monthly report reveals that two of six of its components registered negative variations. Components in detail The business confidence indicator, the right time to invest, presented an advance of 0.1 units. The equilibrium interbank interest rate shows an increase of 0.33 points. For its part, the employment trend in manufacturing rose 0.16 points, while the Standard & Poor's 500 index (United States stock index) fell 0.28 units. The indicator coincided with a monthly increase of 0.21 units during February 2022, settling at 100.46 points. In this way, this index accumulated 21 consecutive months with advances, according to data from the institution. The result of this index is due to the fact that five of six of its components that make up the coincident indicator presented advances in their monthly comparison. Within it, the indicator of industrial activity advanced 0.27 units compared to the previous month and the global indicator of economic activity advanced 0.18 points. Likewise, an increase was shown in the number of insured before the IMSS with 0.11, total imports rose 0.23 points and the index of income per units of supply of goods and retail services with 0.13 units; while the urban unemployment rate fell 0.25 units. Link: https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2022/05/04/plop-economia-de-mexico-da-senales-de-estancamiento-en-marzo/

Why are animals not pets? Why are we not their owners but their guardians? Starting from this understanding, we will be able to better understand how to exercise responsible guardianship. Our relationship with animals, especially with those of companionship or affection, does not escape these necessary modifications when it comes to being able to summarize current links and proceed In recent times, much has been said about the deconstruction of behaviors and languages in relation to the link between genders and the positioning of behaviors that are another common outbreak and today are not well seen. Many actions have been modified in relation to this issue in the current social evolution. Our relationship with animals, especially with those of companionship or affection, does not escape these necessary modifications when it comes to being able to summarize current links and proceed. When it comes to putting into practice, our responsible attitude towards the animals that share our daily lives, we must materialize it in attitudes and behaviors to facilitate their well-being In this way and in this sense, the word pet should be banished from our usual language since its strong meaning is that of talisman, thing or element that brings luck and anyone that is related to a pet, be it a dog or a cat. , knows reliably that an animal gives us much more than luck, it gives us reciprocal love, containment, affection, company but luck, beyond any superstition, is very insignificant in relation to everything that our mutual relationship entails. Another of the words that we have to modify in our daily language is owner, since one is the owner of a thing and not of a living being, a non-human, sensitive, sentient and suffering person, a true subject of law of which we are simply guardians due to their legal incapacity. We are the legal guardians of the animals in our emotional environment and their fellow travelers in coexistence with them. The word pet should be banished from our everyday language since its strict meaning is talisman. Based on all these considerations, the word possession should also be replaced by guardianship or tutelage, since things are held but living beings are protected. Beyond the legal difficulties in the face of name and nomenclature changes to entities and programs, the trend should reflect this change in attitude to which the evolution of paradigms has driven us in recent times. When it comes to putting it into practice, we must materialize our responsible attitude towards the animals that share our daily lives in attitudes and behaviors to facilitate their well-being and the balance of the relationship. We must provide education through training (Istock) A responsible guardian must provide a balanced diet according to their species, breed, size and stage of life and preventive and corrective veterinary care to the animals in their relationship throughout their lives. Likewise, we must provide education through training that makes it possible to establish limits and rules, achieving a correct relationship with humans and other animals. It is also our responsibility to carry out games and walks, taking them out for a walk with a collar, leash and bag, preventing wandering and fecalism in the road. It is also our responsibility to carry out games and walks, taking them out for a walk with a collar, leash and bag, preventing wandering and road fecalism. Finally, the early castration of males and females is a social and ethical obligation that prevents diseases and unwanted procreation, the silent scourges that arise from an inadequate relationship with our pets. Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/perrosygatos/2022/05/03/que-significa-ser-responsables-con-nuestros-animales/

Designed to fully enter the superbike segment, its design reached great heights of excellence. In the history of motorcycling, it is usually the riders who monopolize the most proper names in the memory of fans. However, none of the successes in dealerships or competitions would have been possible without the necessary merit acquired by the engineers who have outlined the main lines of various brands over time. In this sense, the history of Moto Guzzi cannot be fully understood without knowing the figure of Lino Tonti. Responsible for the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport of 1971, which reaped numerous successes in the press of the time, coming to be called "the perfect motorcycle". In fact, rescuing the memory of that past 2007, a new version was presented that tries to connect with what the original was. But let's go to the beginning, specifically to the sixties and the appearance of the V7 Ambassador. Equipped with a large displacement engine with almost 750 cubic centimeters divided into two cylinders, this mount was launched on the market with the aim of being able to compete in the United States with the Harley-Davidsons of the time. And he got it. At this point, when Lino Tonti entered a Moto Guzzi in 1970 after having passed through Benelli, Bianchi or Gilera, they quickly saw the sporting possibilities of that great engine with a view to building a superbike. Just one of the types of motorcycles that were growing the most in the American market, especially after the appearance of the great Japanese motorcycles capable of taking the sensations of asphalt circuits to the road. In this context, Tonti set out in the first place to design a new chassis with which to lower the center of gravity and make what was going to be the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport more manageable. Moto Guzzi V7, a superlative motorcycle One of the most important features of the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport is that it uses the bike itself as a structural element. That is to say, far from being embraced by a cradle chassis, the propeller is fixed to two bars that go next to it and not below. In this way, the wicker was woven to make the first Moto Guzzi “café racer” made in the factory itself, bringing sporting qualities to an existing series model. In this case, deriving from the old V7, including, in addition to that original and light chassis, a new handlebar and more powerful brakes, although they were still not disc brakes. All this with a more aggressive behavior in mind, accentuated thanks to a driving position where the pilot was lower to the ground. In fact, the center of gravity and overall height of this Moto Guzzi V7 were so low that a rider of average height could reach both feet to the ground at the same time. Something strange to see in the superbikes of that time. Regarding power, its two-cylinder with a camshaft in the head was delivered up to 70 CV. In this way, the only reason for not understanding a greater success of the Moto Guzzi V7 Sport in the most performance segment of motorcycles in the United States was its price. Far superior to the Honda CB750. In general, the sum of excellent mechanical and visual design as well as outstanding behavior earned this mount to become a canon for the brand. Something that many fans of it recognize, knowing that much of what Moto Guzzi means from the seventies to this part has its roots in this model. A fact that undoubtedly deserves to remember Lino Tonti as one of the key engineers in Italian motorcycling. Link: https://motos.espirituracer.com/motodeldia/moto-del-dia-moto-guzzi-v7-sport/

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Santiago de Chile, May 2 (EFE).- The Chilean economy increased by 1.6% in March compared to the previous month and grew by 7.2% year-on-year, accelerating as it exceeded market expectations, mainly supported by the service area , informed this Monday the Central Bank. “These are positive numbers. We know that it is reasonable that growth, given the totally exceptional growth that the economy had last year, is taking a more stable course. We are very happy that this trajectory is taking place with some calm, "said the Minister of Economy, Nicolás Gray. “It is a good figure, but it does not mean that we have to lower our arms and slow down our work,” added the Secretary of State. SANTIAGO (CHILE), 12/20/2021.- President-elect Gabriel Boric speaks during a press conference today, at La Moneda Palace, in Santiago (Chile). The newly elected president of Chile, the leftist Gabriel Boric, said Monday that he will appoint his cabinet "as soon as possible", predictably before the end of January, and that it will be a team "that delivers certainties." EFE/Elvis Gonzalez The Monthly Indicator of Economic Activity (Imacec), an index that gathers 91% of the goods and services of the gross domestic product (GDP), was above the 6.2% expected by analysts. After growing around 20% year-on-year in June of last year -largely due to the low comparison base of the previous year, with an economy hit by the pandemic-, monthly growth has been falling and since last January they have been below below 10%. «The result of Imacec was mainly explained by the increase in service activities. Meanwhile, the production of goods fell, mainly affected by mining and other goods," the issuing entity said in a statement. According to the agency, commercial activity grew by 8.6% "mainly driven by retail and wholesale sales of clothing, footwear and household equipment and, to a lesser extent, by the automotive trade", while the seasonally adjusted figures showed an increase of 0.5% compared to February. On the other hand, the production of goods fell 1.5% due to the “performance of mining and other goods with rates of -2.4% and -1.1% respectively. Meanwhile, the manufacturing industry grew by 3.3%». In seasonally adjusted terms, the area decreased an increase of 3.9% compared to the previous month. Services, the most dynamic activity of the period, grew 12.2% «explained by the performance of personal services. They also contributed to the result of the grouping, transport and business services, "said the Central Bank. The pandemic, which already leaves more than 3.5 million defects and 57,000 deaths, begins to retreat after registering a massive spike in infections in January and February due to the rapid expansion of the omicron variant. The country did not impose new mobility restrictions and has implemented one of the most successful vaccination processes in the world, which reaches 94.4% of the target po[CENSORED]tion with two doses and more than 13 million of the almost 19 million inhabitants with a booster dose. EFE (I) Link: https://www.larepublica.ec/blog/2022/05/02/economia-chilena-crece-un-16-en-marzo-y-72-interanual/

The oceans cover approximately 70% of the earth's surface and fulfill essential functions for life. Despite this, little is known about them and the biodiversity that their depths harbor. You may have heard of coral reefs, but have you ever heard of “seagrass beds”? Yes, near the coast and at a shallow depth there are seagrass meadows made up of vascular plants that resemble the grasses of terrestrial meadows. Would you like to learn more about them? Today at EcologíaVerde we teach you what seagrass beds are, what their characteristics are and what animals live in them. What are seagrass beds Seagrass meadows are underwater ecosystems formed by angiosperm plants adapted to strictly saline environments. These vascular plants are distributed throughout the oceans of almost the entire world and currently some 66 species classified into 4 families are recognized. There are exclusively marine species such as those of the families Zosteraceae, Posidoniaceae, Cymodoceaceae; and a family with both freshwater and saltwater species: Hydrocharitaceae. Marine angiosperm plants have the following characteristics: Taxonomically they belong to the monocot class. They are perennial, that is, they live for more than two years. Most of them look like “grass”. They have a rhizomatous underground system. It develops on sandy, muddy or sandy-muddy bottoms. They live in shallow areas, since they must receive light to photosynthesize. Its reproduction can be realized both vegetatively and sexually through the production of flowers and fruits. Now that you know the qualities of the plants that form these peculiar "seagrasses" we know the characteristics of seagrass beds. Characteristics of seagrass beds Seagrass meadows can be made up of a single species of plants, that is, they are monospecific, or several species can coexist, transforming them into multispecific. Regardless of their formation, they all have great importance at an ecological level: Primary producers: being photosynthetic organisms, they are considered valuable primary producers since they produce large concentrations of oxygen that are released into the bright medium. Here you can read this other article on Producing Organisms: what they are and examples. Carbon fixation: by fixing a large percentage of carbon dioxide continuously, it plays a fundamental role in mitigating climate change: according to research, seagrass beds can capture and store carbon in their deep roots, sequestering approximately 10% of the carbon from the oceans. You can read this other post to learn more about what is blue carbon or blue carbon. Availability of light: the leaves of marine angiosperms capture sediments, thus regulating the turbidity of the water, which allows light to reach greater depths and creates an environment conducive to the development of seabed organisms. Shoreline Protection: By buffering water movement and retaining particles in its root and rhizome systems, it reduces shoreline erosion. Bioindicators: as they are sessile and perennial organisms, they are sensitive to environmental changes, such as the environmental quality of the coasts or pressure from humans. Learn more about Bioindicators: what they are, types and examples. Shelter and reproduction of fauna: seagrass meadows provide refuge sites for certain animal species, since many hide, thus avoiding predation. In turn, use these areas as breeding and breeding sites, and some migratory birds rest and feed there. seagrass animals Seagrass meadows have a great diversity of organisms that, as we mentioned before, use these sites in order to feed, reproduce and care for their young. Some of the most frequent organisms to find are the following: Seagrass Vertebrates Fish: the fish that constitute the most important aquatic macrofauna of the seagrass beds due to the diversity, spatio-temporal distribution and abundance that they present. In the "seagrasses" there is usually a large number of fish of different classes and ages, although, in general, there is a greater presence of juvenile and immature individuals. Within the fish there is a family: Syngnathidae, to which the seahorses belong, species that can also be seen in the prairies. Here you can learn more about the Classification of fish. Turtles: Adult turtles specifically of the species Chelonia mydas (green turtle) are associated with seagrasses as they feed on these seagrasses. In this other post we tell you more about what sea turtles eat. Manatees: Manatees are placental mammals that spend a great deal of time feeding on grasslands, as seagrasses are their primary food source. Seagrass Invertebrates Starfish: Starfish belong to the phylum echinoderms and is one of the most commonly known groups that inhabit the bottom of the sea. They feed mainly on benthic invertebrates and generally have five arms, although other species may have more: if these are damaged or lost, they can be regenerated. Learn more about Starfish: characteristics, reproduction and taxonomy by reading this other article. Sea urchins: Like starfish, they belong to the echinoderm phylum. Hedgehogs move slowly over the substrate through mobile feet and spines and some species of them have spikes that if you step on them can cause great pain and burning. In this link you can learn more about the Types of sea urchins. Gastropods: Commonly known as sea snails, gastropods are the largest class within the mollusc phylum that exists. They have a unique spiral-shaped shell that, in some species such as sea slugs, is reduced. They can be herbivores, detritivores and even carnivores. We tell you more about What are gastropods: types and characteristics. Bivalves: like gastropods, they belong to the mollusc phylum and are named in this way because they have two generally symmetrical and united valves. They feed by filtering the water and some species can burrow into the substrate. The best known examples within this class are oysters, clams and mussels. Cephalopods: another class of marine invertebrates are the cephalopods, for example: octopuses, squids and cuttlefish. Cephalopods have mouthparts with a powerful structure that allows them to tear their prey and, in addition, they are made up of cells with pigments capable of changing color depending on the environment, which allows them to blend in. Crustaceans: Crustaceans are a numerous subphylum of arthropods that include crabs, lobsters, prawns, shrimp, among others. It has been discovered that these invertebrates are capable of carrying out the pollination of marine angiosperms belonging to the meadows. These tiny animals feed on pollen grains from the stamens of male flowers and carry them to the stigmas of female flowers. Link: https://www.ecologiaverde.com/praderas-marinas-que-son-caracteristicas-y-animales-3884.html

The Japanese firm introduces subtle improvements in this superbike that celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special decoration Since its market in 1992, the Fireblade has become Honda's sports bike par excellence, a model to compete in races for series-derived bikes such as the World Superbike Championship, where Honda competes with Spanish riders Xavier Vierge and Iker Lecuona, and the Isle of Man TT. In 2020 he made a leap with a completely new bike, available in two versions: the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade and CRR1000RR-R SP Fireblade. And now it receives subtle improvements to optimize response at mid-range and a special decoration to commemorate this 30th anniversary in limited edition. The CBR1000RR-R has been designed and created to enjoy on the track | Photo: Honda The CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is inspired by and adopts some of the technology from the RC213V-S, the street-legal MotoGP bike, to offer track performance that allows it to go toe-to-toe with its rivals in all competitions. For this 2022 they have sought to improve performance on the track by optimizing traction and acceleration in the middle of the curve. One of the solutions adopted refers to the secondary transmission to improve acceleration from gear to gear at mid-range. The intake air intake and Honda Selectable Torque Control (traction control) have also been revised. Both the image and the aerodynamics are taken from the RC213V-S, including spoilers to take advantage of the force of the air and prevent the wheel from lifting when accelerating and give more stability when braking. It has a fully customizable five-inch TFT screen where the three driving modes are displayed to regulate power, engine braking, anti-wheelie control (prevents the front wheel from lifting when accelerating) and traction control. It also includes a Standstill Start Mode for racing. And as a detail it has Smart Key or keyless start. The Honda CBR1000RR-R is equipped with a 5-inch TFT screen | Photo: Honda The engine is the heart that brings the Fireblade to life. It is a state-of-the-art tetra-cylinder that delivers a whopping 217 hp for the 201 kilos of weight in running order. The suspension is based on a fully adjustable fork and rear shock absorber signed by specialist Showa, which also provides an electronic steering damper. The braking is signed by the Nissin brand with an adjustable ABS for use on the circuit. Honda offers a whole series of original accessories to equip the Fireblade with the breakdown of carbon parts, the shift assistant, the smoked screen and the Alcantara seat, among others. The price of this hypersport starts from 25,450 euros. In addition, the Japanese firm has in the SP version the most equipped model for competition with Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes at a price of 30,100 euros. And in this 2022 it has launched another version of the SP called 30th Anniversary with a special decoration inspired by the first CBR900RR of 1992 whose price is 30,600 euros. Link: https://neomotor.sport.es/motos/honda-cbr1000rr-r-fireblade-una-moto-nacida-para-las-carreras.html

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Several workers operate on the New York Stock Exchange (USA). The US economy contracted 0.4% in the first quarter of the year compared to the previous three months. This, as a consequence of the rebound in covid-19 cases due to the omicron variant and high elevation, the Government will publish this Thursday, April 28, 2022. The data for the first quarter of 2022. The first of the three estimates made by the US Executive comes after the annual growth of the powerful 5.7% registered last year, the highest since 1984. The report highlighted as factors in this decline the declines in investment in inventories and the reduction in exports. Because of persistent problems in global supply chains and the disruption caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. However, he noted that consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of economic activity in the US, grew by 2.7%. The first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data comes a week before the Federal Reserve (Fed) holds its next monetary policy meeting. In which interest rates are expected to rise by 50 basis points, to the range of 0.75% and 1% to try to curb high inflation in the country. The United States had the highest inflation rate since 1981 in March, at 8.5%, driven especially by higher energy, food and housing prices. Investors expect bad news Investors were already bracing for bad news on the economy. The expectation was that the latest GDP reading would show US economic growth plummeting to 1.1% in the first three months of the year, according to Refinitiv. Link: https://www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/mundo/economia-eeuu-contrae-drasticamente-primer-trimestre-2022.html

Academics at the University of Bristol, UK, found that size is important in overcoming excess water resistance and claimed that it helped extinct long-necked marine reptiles swim. The British university article was published in the journal Communications Biology Scientists at the University of Bristol, in the United Kingdom, discovered that the size of the body of aquatic animals is more important than its shape in overcoming the excess resistance of the water, and ensured that this helped long-necked extinct marine reptiles to swim. , states an article published in the journal Communications Biology. This study showed that large bodies "help to overcome the excess resistance produced by extreme morphology", discrediting the idea that there is an optimal body shape for low resistance, reported the AFP agency. In turn, another finding from the research shows that the large necks of extinct elasmosaurs added extra strength, but this was offset by the evolution of large bodies. Tetrapods - four-limbed vertebrates - have repeatedly returned to the oceans over the past 250 million years, and they come in many shapes and sizes, from streamlined modern whales over 80 feet long to extinct plesiosaurs, with four fins and extraordinarily long necks. long. Likewise, both dolphins and ichthyosaurs have similar shapes, adapted to move quickly through the water with little resistance or drag. Until now, it was unclear how shape and size influence the energy demands for swimming in these various marine animals. "To test our hypotheses, we created various 3D models and performed computer flow simulations of plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs and cetaceans. They are performed on the computer, but they are like experiments with water tanks," said paleobiologist Susana Gutarra Díaz, from the Escuela of Earth Sciences in Bristol and the National History Museum in London, who led the research. "We showed that although plesiosaurs experienced more drag than ichthyosaurs or whales of equal mass due to their unique body shape, these differences were relatively minor," said Dr Colin Palmer, an engineer involved in the project. . "We found that when size is taken into account, the differences between the groups became much smaller than the differences in shape," he continued. Finally, Palmer concluded that the ratio of body length to diameter, which is widely used to classify these aquatic animals as more or less efficient, "is not a good indicator of low endurance." Link: https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/202204/590924-cientificos-animales-marinos-nadar-mar-oceano-ciencia.html

Puig's new design concept aims to open the debate on the accessories that future motorcycles should equip Everflowing Design, this is the name of the most ambitious design project of the accessories manufacturer Puig materialized in the Diablo, a motorcycle that leaves no one indifferent. The company's designers and engineers, who have kept their philosophy of improving production motorcycles aesthetically and performance-wise intact, present a new design concept that puts the spotlight on what motorcycle accessories will look like in the future. “We wanted to open the debate about what the motorcycle and accessories of the future could be like, showing how we imagine it at Puig and the result, the Diablo, I think is the perfect exponent, with active aerodynamics, protection, functionality, and aesthetics as design principles”, explained Miquel Vallribera, main designer of Puig, during the presentation of the Diablo. Diablo, the new design concept from Puig | Photo: Puig To create a naked bike that offers an improved riding experience and aerodynamic performance, Puig's team modified the riding position of the Diablo (developed from a Yamaha MT-09 SP) after conducting an ergonomic study to improve aerodynamics. and rider protection. As an exercise in creativity of the accessory manufacturer, the Diablo incorporates a whole series of innovative elements: mobile screen and deflectors, front fender, belly pan, brake cooler, tank pads, side covers, tail cover, lenticular rim cover, front spoiler, spoiler mobile wings and wings. The Diablo is equipped with exclusive accessories to offer an improved driving experience and aerodynamic performance | Photo: Puig The screen is raised electronically together with the deflectors to offer aerodynamic protection that can be modified by 100 mm depending on the needs of the moment. As for the front wings, in a simple way, they complete without weighing down the front of the motorcycle, they give a greater personality and style. For its mobile part, the ailerons incorporate four servomotors and a sensor that tilts the inner spoilers when the pilot needs it or when it detects strong accelerations. Finally, it should be noted that the tail consists of two pieces: the base that holds the lighting unit and the upper piece that creates two channels for the air to circulate, thus eliminating the turbulence generated when the air impacts the pilot at high speeds. In the words of Berta Perarnau, head of design at Puig: “This is the first time we have faced such a free design project, it has been a very interesting challenge and learning for the entire team that has allowed us to see what we are capable of of doing and new lines of design and many ideas for the future have emerged from it”. Through this short documentary you can learn how the Diablo was made by its creators. Link: https://neomotor.sport.es/motos/puig-presenta-la-diablo-la-moto-del-futuro.html

The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, expressed his hope on Tuesday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will finish "very soon" its fourth review of the country's economy. This was stated in his weekly program "Let's meet for citizenship", when asked by a journalist about the review carried out by the IMF since the beginning of last March. «We are working with them, reviewing figures, a detail always appears here, another detail here. The issues are being resolved, ”says the head of state. He recalled that the Minister of Economy and Finance, Simón Cueva, was at the IMF spring meeting last week: "There are very important advances and I hope that very soon the Monetary Fund can communicate that the fourth review of the Ecuadorian economy has been completed" . The IMF has examined Ecuador for the fourth time since last March to continue its credit program, opened since September 2020 with loans worth 6.5 billion dollars, of which 1.7 billion are pending delivery throughout 2022. Delay in disbursement With 4.8 billion dollars already delivered to Ecuador within this 27-month program, this new review was scheduled for mid-December 2021, which has delayed a disbursement of 700 million dollars scheduled for the end of last year. Weeks before the initial date for that review, the Lasso government froze the prices of diesel and extra gasoline at $1.90 (1.73 euros) and $2.55 (2.33 euros), respectively, for gallon (3.78 liters), in the face of protests by indigenous movements and carriers' unions. At the beginning of the fourth review, the Minister of Economy stated that "the country has acted in a responsible, transparent and serious manner in its economic management" and recalled that the Government maintains "a good relationship with the IMF, based on permanent dialogue" . Thanks to the program opened by the IMF, Ecuador has now accessed financing under beneficial conditions from other organizations such as the World Bank (WB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It has also been financed by the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), the European Investment Bank, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the French Development Agency. old relationship Ecuador's relationship with the IMF dates back to the 1970s, although it was in the 1980s when an aggressive stage of indebtedness with the organization began. The first Letter of Intent that Ecuador signed with the IMF dates from 1983 and up to 2003 it had signed 16 understandings with the agency, but the link was broken during the Government of Rafael Correa (2007-2017). It was not until 2019, already in the Government of Lenín Moreno (2017-2021), that Ecuador returned to the IMF to sign an "Extended Facility" agreement for 4,200 million dollars, which failed due to the harsh social protests that shook the country in October of that year. With difficulties to face the commitments of the external debt, Ecuador obtained from the IMF the current program of 6,500 million dollars. deficit reduction Lasso, who took office last May, recorded that in 2020 the deficit reached 7.8% of gross domestic product (GDP), and they managed to reduce it to 4 percentage points in 2021. “Today we have adjusted projections, according to the current reality of the global economy, of a deficit that will not be greater than 2% or 2.2% of GDP,” he said, speculating that this deficit may be even lower if it is maintained. The current prices of a barrel of oil in the international market. The official stressed that "the macroeconomy is fine", but pointed out that he is concerned about "the economy of the Ecuadorian family", so investments should be promoted to generate employment, since only three out of ten Ecuadorians who are part of the po[CENSORED]tion economically active «they have a formal job, they are affiliated with social security, they have the peace of mind of being paid fortnightly, at the end of the month». EFE Link: https://www.larepublica.ec/blog/2022/04/26/lasso-espera-que-el-fmi-termine-muy-pronto-revision-a-economia-de-ecuador/

An investigation showed that three other species were able to emit sounds identical to those made by humans. Find out. Oddly enough, there are animals that can imitate the human voice. Due to the sounds they emit, the similarity in reproduction is truly amazing. Parrots, perhaps, are among the most common. They sing, imitate, and even repeat phrases of the inhabitants of the home. But according to research, other animals live on planet Earth that have managed to emulate the sounds that people make. In that search, research conducted in the United Kingdom showed that dolphins take the crown of the animals that speak the most. "If you're ever in the water with dolphins there's almost never silence, it's always vocalizing," explained Arik Kershenbaum, a zoologist at the University of Cambridge. However, they also show that the gray parrot is one of the most talkative birds in the animal world thanks to its great ability to reproduce language. It is the talkative bird (and imitator) par excellence, only surpassed by the great talkative capacity of the Himalayan Miná. Scientists now devote part of their research to studying what animals can teach us about human language. Therefore, they have identified certain genetic alterations in songbirds that could shed light on how speech disorders occur in people. They also claim that animals make sounds to issue warnings, attract mates, find their groups and defend their territory. Like us, their vocal cords serve a number of purposes that provide their social foundation and ensure their survival. The hyena and the lark join the list Spotted hyenas, unlike parrots and dolphins, are not as direct in their speech, but they do make sounds. They just laugh and howl. They can produce up to 10 different types of vocalization. The sounds of hyenas' "laughter" contain important information about the animal's status, scientists say. In turn, the lark tries to compare itself with the parrot, and reproduce (to a lesser extent) familiar sounds (dog barks, compliments, songs). the talking duck In addition, months ago it was learned that a Dutch scientist discovered old recordings of a musk duck imitating the phrase "You bloody fool!" ("You bloody fool!"), learned when raised by humans in an Australian bird park Leiden University scientist Carel Ten Cate said that what was interesting about the vocal expression of the waterfowl, nicknamed "Ripper", was not so much the message, but the fact that it could mimic humans. "It's definitely based on the human voice, although the pronunciation is a bit weird, which could be the Australian accent, I don't know," said Ten Cate, who published her findings in the biological research journal Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. He said he had initially wondered if the recordings, made in the 1980s, might be a hoax, but they were made by ornithologist Peter Fullagar, a co-author of the paper. The recordings had been kept in a sound file and had been consulted occasionally until rediscovered by Ten Cate in the course of her research on vocal learning in birds. Ten Cate said that Ripper had something else in his repertoire: he could also make a noise like a door closing and its latch clicking. Some species of animals, especially birds such as parrots and songbirds, are capable of imitating human speech. But the phenomenon is rare, although somewhat more common in animals raised by humans. "Finding a species outside these groups (...) in a duck is quite extraordinary. It is an evolutionary event independent of the ability to learn vocals, which is very special," says Ten Cate. Link: https://www.ambito.com/informacion-general/animales/no-solo-son-los-loros-estos-tambien-hablan-n5425153

The famous designer Oberdan Bezzi has thus reinterpreted an emblematic model in the history of Moto Guzzi. As you may have guessed, we are referring to the long-awaited Le Mans that in the 70s and 80s were authentic superbikes, although at that time it is believed that this term was not yet used even by Anglo-Saxon payments. The year 2021 marked the centenary of the brand (how time flies!). The house of Mandello del Lario took advantage of the event to take a step (or two) forward. One of the most important news was the appearance of a new engine, the V100 Mandello. In addition, the demanding Euro5 homologation was another reason that encouraged the brand located on Lake Como to invest in a new two-cylinder. The V-twin features dual overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, wet sump lubrication, and a hydraulically actuated wet multi-plate clutch. Another novelty is that the cylinder heads are rotated 90 degrees. The Le Mans of the 21st century? “It is undeniable that in recent years Moto Guzzi has shown signs of a new vitality, first with the V85 TT and more recently with the V100 Mandello. They are, without a doubt, good products to which we wish much success”, explains Oberdan Bezzi on his Motosketches website. “But the truth is that there is still a lack of a bike that makes fans dream. Yes, super sports bikes are no longer on the market, they are too expensive, with excessive performance, you can damage yourself a lot with them... And, despite this, would you like to have a Le Mans? With the new engine and the makings of a competition motorcycle. Using top-tier components, monstrous performance and aggressive aesthetics…” continues the designer. “Yes, it is very expensive, demanding and uncomfortable. It can hardly be used, except on the track and on some Sunday outings. Of course, the head and the wallet lead us to choose more practical models. But knowing that your V100 Mandello is related to this Le Mans would be a source of pride. That is what dream bikes are for”, concludes Oberdan Bezzi. And, of course, we have nothing to add such wise words. At 100 years old, the Mandello del Lario brand is experiencing a second youth. A track with the new V100 engine is coming soon but, as Oberdan Bezzi says, there is nothing like a true dream bike. An expensive, demanding, uncomfortable… and exciting model. If Moto Guzzi conquered the world with its Le Mans half a century ago, it's about time it did it again... Link: https://www.moto1pro.com/actualidad/moto-guzzi-v100-concept-la-le-mans-del-siglo-xxi

The contribution of tourism to GDP will recover by 2023, but not employment The data provided by the WTTC (World Travel and Tourism Council) at its Global Summit being held in the Philippines invites optimism. Not surprisingly, the results of the study carried out by Oxford Economics show that the tourist GDP will grow an annual average of 5.8% in the next 10 years, double what the world economy is expected to grow, 2.7%. And it is that, in the words of its president and CEO, Julia Simpson, "tourism will not only recover the levels of 2019 in 2023, but will once again be the global economic engine." A recovery that will have its focus on Asia-Pacific, where 60% of that growth will occur, although to return to the 2019 figures in tourism employment in the world, we will have to wait another year. In the next decade, as Julia Simpson has confirmed, "there will be a massive recovery of world tourism and its contribution to global GDP, with the expected creation of 126 million new jobs, that is, one in three of all those are generated in the world. Of these, 77 million will be located in Asia-Pacific, where an annual increase of 8.5% is expected, three percentage points more than the world average and more than double the estimated growth of 4% in its economy. In 2019, the contribution of tourism to world GDP stood at 9.6 trillion dollars, a figure that with the outbreak of the pandemic fell by half to 4.8 trillion, although in 2021 it recovered 21.7%, reaching at 5.8 trillion. The organization's forecasts for this year point to a rise of 43.7% to reach 8.35 billion, still 13.3% below pre-pandemic data, although it already represents 8.5% of total world economic GDP , and in 2023 it will return to 9.6 billion in 2019 after experiencing an increase of 15.1%. Regarding tourism employment, the 333 million jobs generated by the sector in 2019 worldwide fell to 271 million in the year of the coronavirus, which represented a decrease of 18.6% that began to recover in 2021, 6.7% to stand at 289 million. The estimate for this year goes through an increase of 3.5% to 300 million, still 10.1% below the figures for 2019, to reach 324 million a year later with a rise of 8.2% and only 2.7% lower than the pre-pandemic data. Pacific Asia In Asia-Pacific, the only region for which the WTTC has provided segmented data at the moment, the contribution of tourism to GDP in 2020 fell more than the world average, 59%, from 3.3 to 1.36 trillion dollars ; it has cost more to start the recovery, with a rise of 16% in 2021 to stand at 1.58 trillion, but this year it is expected to grow 71% to 2.7 trillion, still 18.2% below 2019 figures; which will be exceeded in 2023 by almost 3%, standing at 3.4 trillion dollars. However, as Simpson has recognized, "everything depends on the recovery of China." Regarding employment, the indices are very similar to the world average, with a drop of 19% in 2020, from 185 million jobs to 150 million, which rose to 159 million the following year, 6% more ; growth that will almost match this year, with an expected increase of 5.3% to 168 million, reaching 183 million jobs in 2023, 8.9% more than a year earlier and only 1.1% below of the pre-pandemic figures. Link: https://www.hosteltur.com/151165_el-turismo-crecera-el-doble-que-la-economia-mundial-en-los-proximos-10-anos.html

Many people wonder if sleeping with their pets is good or bad, both for humans and animals. It is a controversial subject and has both supporters and detractors. Two explorers rest with their sled and one of their sled dogs on Canada's Ellesmere Island. The reality is that sleep is a very cultural phenomenon, which is different depending on the region and time, although a priori it seems to us that everyone sleeps in the same way. Not long ago, Western societies decided to separate the places where adults and children rest, and not so long ago that they decided to completely separate humans and pets. According to a study by the American Pet Products Association (APPA) in 2019, 41% of small-medium sized dogs slept with their owners, while in places like the United Kingdom or Spain, less than 20% of people with animals share the bed with them. So why should we or should we not sleep with our animals? Many animals, and among them dogs, are used to living in a herd, sleeping in the same place as their companions, humans can also enter that group. Even so, domestic dogs can easily get used to not doing it. So what are the drawbacks of sleeping with our animals? How does it harm us? Year after year and study after study, experts have pointed to three main drawbacks. health risks It can become a risk to the health of the person, especially for those who suffer from allergies or asthma, since animals (even if they are healthy) can harbor many microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or mites hidden in their fur. Also, if our dog goes out for a walk, it is most likely that its paws have stepped on dirty or muddy floors. But beyond the hygiene of our animals, what most alarms many experts are the so-called zoonosis diseases (those that can be transmitted from animals to humans). Although all this sounds very catastrophic, if your pet is up to date on vaccinations and you take preventive measures, your health does not have to be at risk. You can ensure that your furry companion is not a source of dirt in your bed by washing it regularly, but paying attention to its individual characteristics since not all experts recommend regular baths, cleaning its paws after every walk and brushing off dead hair. And, of course, follow the veterinary guidelines for internal and external deworming. The only people who are not recommended to sleep with animals are those with allergies, as we have already mentioned, and with a weaker immune system, such as the elderly, young children and people with HIV or cancer. Sleep quality Some say that sleeping with one's own animals provides a more pleasant sleep, by feeling security and affection. Despite this, the harsh reality is that most experts agree that sleeping with one (and above all, more than one) animal in bed can negatively affect the quality of sleep. Animals have different sleep cycles than humans, and for this reason they are very likely to get up often and change positions a lot. Also, they may wake you up at the time they don't want to sleep anymore, instead of the time you planned to wake up. Summer and high temperatures can also be a problem when it comes to snuggling with your furry friend and, according to humans who have slept with their pets, the worst thing can be the position that the dog adopts, especially if it is large Another factor to consider is the danger of sleeping with our dog when it is a puppy, since there is a risk of crushing it, peeing on our bed or falling off it. However, if we study the situation in detail, the quality of rest does not drop alarmingly. In addition, as a study conducted by The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) shows, bonding with our pet reduces stress and anxiety. Therefore, whether the quality of sleep is affected or not also depends on the person. Possible behavior changes There is the possibility that an animal, when sleeping in bed with its human, experiences an increase in aggressiveness and stress, which can lead to problems with separation, depression and anxiety. In addition, one of our biggest concerns can come true: that when we don't want our animal to get on the bed, it doesn't pay attention to us. To avoid problems of this type, we must learn to set limits, teach them when they can and cannot get into bed (when there is a baby, when we have our clothes clean and folded on top, when our animal needs a bath after having played in a puddle, etc.). If you do not want your animal to sleep with you as an adult due to its large size, it is best not to get it used to sleeping with you as a puppy either, as it will be very difficult for it to change this habit and it can have a bad time. In short, is it good to sleep with our animals? It depends on you and your preventive measures. If you are a person with a weaker immune system or if you have allergies, it is best for your animal to sleep in another bed. And if you're a light sleeper, it might not be the best idea either. If not, all you have to do is keep your animal's vaccinations and deworming schedule to the letter and follow hygiene guidelines. That and make him understand the rules about sleeping and getting into bed. Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.es/animales/2022/04/contenido-pagado-es-malo-dormir-con-nuestros-animales