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The Ecuadorian commented on what was a "tough" defeat for Villarreal, visiting Liverpool (2-0), for the first leg semifinal of the Champions League. After Wednesday's bitter defeat in the semifinal of the Champions League, at Anfield, by 2-0 against Liverpool, Ecuadorian Pervis Estupiñan used his social networks to deliver a message of encouragement to the Villarreal fans, who aspire to come back next tuesday on the return. The tricolor side had a busy day on the left wing of the Yellow Submarine, with the task of containing the Egyptian Mohamed Salah, the British Jordan Henderson and company. Pervis Estupinán (d), Villarreal CF defender, protected the ball against Mohamed Salah, in the defeat of Submarino Amarillo (2-0) in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal. Within two minutes, Liverpool entered the series. The first unlucky goal for Estupiñán, who ended up deflecting Henderson's cross, after Salah's clearance. The 2-0, the work of Senegalese Sadio Mané in the 55th minute. Villarreal is forced to seek a comeback and sign up for a new continental final, after winning the Europa League in 2021. “Tough defeat. We will not give up, we still have the return home. Until the end! ”, The Emerald defender posted this Thursday. The same optimism was shared by DT Unai Emery, who after noting that the result at Anfield "could have been worse", hoped to "try to make the return different and play what we propose" Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/ecuatorianos-exterior/pervis-estupinan-no-nos-rendiremos-nota/

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

Benzema keeps the Whites alive with a penalty after two misses in Pamplona and Vinicius scores after a spectacular run on the wing The day before the game, Pep Guardiola explained what was going to happen the next day when his team had suffered against Real Madrid. Those of Ancelotti would not tremble, they would hold on their feet. The City coach gave as an example the night in which the 0-3 behind Chelsea at the Bernabéu had been seen. At the Etihad they did not face that nightmare, but a summary of several of the last ones. Varane melted two years ago on the same stage, Vinicius leaving Manchester without even warming up, and Benzema stopped at the penalty spot after Sergio Herrera, the Osasuna goalkeeper, had stopped him twice at the same point in his goal. The Sadar. But Guardiola had already announced what would happen. The ball does not burn. He asks for it. Take a step forward. The game was 4-2, City had chance after chance to keep scoring, and the Frenchman found himself with the ball perched eleven meters from Ederson and a whirlwind of cabals about where he would throw it after those two errors in a row . It broke up the storm in a big way. Like Panenka. It was his second goal of the night, the ninth of Madrid's last eleven in the Champions League. Real life in this European Cup is guarded by Benzema, who prevented that whole collection of bad memories from crushing the team and taking it out of the competition. Almost everything else had been shadows of his last time at the Etihad, when he saw how Raphael Varane melted by his side and led to two goals. The Frenchman was in charge of the defense that day due to the absence of Sergio Ramos, sent off in the first leg and therefore sanctioned. This time the collapse was even faster. In minutes ten the heart of the defense had frayed and anyone seemed welcome in the small area: 2-0. Another who must have felt sour aromas from the past was Vinicius, who on that night in which they fell in the round of 16 watched the entire game from the stands without having gone out to warm up even after a disagreement with Zidane. The Brazilian stored that time in the seat on the shelf of his worst memories, losing and not being able to help. This first leg of the semifinals was presented as the right opportunity for revenge, particularly because the full-back in front of him was not in the best condition. Guardiola had woven a web of mystery around the circumstances in which he would present a lateral right. Walker and Stones had not trained for days due to injuries, and the afternoon before the game, they were only taken out to the field of work when the club employees took the journalists away and did not look at anyone. At the beginning of the game, Vinicius had the Stones in front of him, whose condition was at least doubtful. But in the midst of an avalanche from City, he could hardly prove it. In addition, Guardiola had also prepared extra protection for him, from Mahrez or Bernardo Silva. Stones only lasted half an hour on the field and left without a scratch from the Brazilian. Fernandinho entered Stones' place and things got worse for the Brazilian. It escaped him, he crossed and City went 3-1. Ancelotti scolded him, again a technician confused with him. But on the next play Vini outwitted him on his own half, ran, and ran, and ended up scoring. He got rid of his little Mancunian thorn, but in this Champions League, life, and the pulse, are handled by Karim Benzema. Even Panenka: “That's trust and that's it. I have a lot of confidence in myself," he said later. Precisely what Guardiola had anticipated. Link: https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-04-26/panenka-contra-las-pesadillas.html

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

A Korean designer has developed a tough futuristic motorcycle concept in the aesthetics of the Ioniq 5, the Hyundai model that was recently awarded Car of the Year 2022. The concept was born from the identifying forms of the 2022 Car of the Year, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 The enormous growth of a non-European brand such as Hyundai from the incorporation of the line of electric cars, has led the Koreans to win the award of World Car of the Year 2022 (World Car of the Year 2022) thanks to the new Hyndai Ioniq 5. The mention of its origin, Korea, and the emphasis placed on the fact that it does not come from the Old Continent, is directly related to the aesthetic change that they have produced several years ago, by Europeanizing their designs as a strategy to attract buyers from a very conservative world. The path that, from the other end of the world, Tesla has also followed. In both cases, although not exclusively in the case of Hyundai, the growth was due to electric cars. Coincidence or not so much. It is a "musclebike" type motorcycle, but with sports characteristics that make it special as a concept for the future of high-performance electric motorcycles. The Ioniq 5 has stood out for its slightly rounded and rather angular lines, which identify the brand's electric products, and its success has served as inspiration to create a two-wheeler with a conceptual idea inspired by that car. It is an electric motorcycle called Ioniq Q, and although it was not designed by Hyundai's own designers but by an external study led by Ji Woong Cha, the idea seems to have been liked in the brand's design department. The design of the bike has a minimalist but robust structure, copying the concept of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 The Ioniq Q is a motorcycle with a minimalist style, with geometric shapes and space for only one passenger. Seen from its profile, the shape of the central structure, which resembles a letter "Q", to which it owes its name, is easily noticeable. That is the only rounded shape, apart from the big wheels, and in that frame the battery is also integrated, leaving a hole in the middle. The bike's design also highlights the occupant's position, which is completely flat thanks to the low position of the handlebars and an almost floating seat. The inverted suspensions with an angle of inclination that is too high, brings the design closer to that of a “chopper” type motorcycle, rather than a sports motorcycle. Up front it features an arc-shaped LED light strip in pixel scheme, something that also bears similarity to the Ioniq 5 car. Side and rear views of the Ioniq Q electric motorcycle, with its chopper-style frame, large wheels, and nearly full cantilever seat For Ji Woong Cha, he designed this Ioniq Q is his idea of combining electric technology, race bike specs and muscle bike styling at its finest. There are no technical specifications because it is a design test, but just as other motorcycle brands such as Harley Davidson itself and also BMW have begun to produce performing battery-powered motorcycles, it would not be surprising that brands that have always been dedicated to car only. After all, if companies like Apple, Xiaomi or Sony entered your niche, there will be no reason why, with the technological development that has been achieved with electric cars and their efficiency, broadening your horizon is also a good plan for automakers. classics. Link: https://www.infobae.com/autos/2022/04/21/una-marca-de-autos-podria-entrar-al-mundo-de-las-motos-gracias-a-la-movilida-electrica/

A goal from Aubameyang resolves a game in which the azulgrana suffered from start to finish, protected by Ter Stegen, against an out of tune Real Aubameyang scores the goal for Barcelona. Barça stopped playing football in the League and has passed the score to a defender as if it were playing a Cup tie. It does not stop looking at the classification, appalled by its last two defeats, fearful of being left out of the Champions League. The end now justifies the means after showing off style and DNA. The goal is to survive in demanding stadiums such as Anoeta when fighting to reach the tournament par excellence in Europe. The difference was a goal from Aubameyang. It happens that Real has less charm and is more forgiving than ever, luckily for Barcelona, which ended up sore and dilapidated, more fortunate than epic, protected by Ter Stegen and the 0-1. Xavi has not stopped repeating in the defeat that to claim victory it is vital that his team gets ahead on the scoreboard, as if the game depended on the result, convincing when it is favorable and denied if it is against him, unable to overcome adversity as it arose against Cádiz and Eintracht. Barça's challenge was not easy at all if you remember that Real Madrid had not conceded a goal in their stadium in a League match since December and therefore their goal was closed in 2022. Aubemayang, however, took only ten minutes to clinch with the headed an assist from Ferran after a shot to the post by Dembélé and a ball won by Gavi's competitiveness. He reached with 0-1. No one responds better to their coach's instructions than Gavi. The Andalusian midfielder disputes each ball as if it were the last, competes without concessions and goes out of his way to win, a symbol of the desire that Xavi asks for. The azulgrana responded with intensity and speed in transitions to Real's challenge. Imanol's team has gained solidity and seriousness and has lost joy and punch, diminished by the absences of David Silva and Oyarzabal. Never falter in any case in his pressure, doomed from the start on the Barça pitch. The blue and white intimidation ability can occur even the anger of the cold Ter Stegen after a loan from Ferran. colossus pique The azulgrana demanded to be supportive to correct the losses of ball before the attacks of the Real. Even the most reliable footballers were wrong with the leather and fueled the expectations of the Imanol boys. Araujo and Piqué then supported the team while Alves dropped down as inside right to balance San Sebastian's initial superiority due to the diamond of midfielders arranged from a 4-4-2. Despite forcing his line-up, especially motivated by the dispute generated by his business dealings with the Spanish federation, Piqué, like Busquets, was a colossus in Barça's moments of great trouble. It was difficult for the Catalans to have the leather and deactivate Sorloth's movements, more present than Isak, clumsy in a frank shot against Ter Stegen, and on the other hand they did not have excessive difficulties to reach and shoot at Remiro's goal. La Real closed poorly, vulnerable if they gave up their line of harassment on Barça ground, and facilitated the shots of Dembélé, Aubameyang and Ferran. The donostiarras were not very compact and the azulgrana were too imperfect, limited by the ailments of Araujo, Piqué and Alba. The defenders yielded in a chain at the end of the break, midfielders and forwards fell back and Real did not stop finishing off the omnipresent Ter Stegen's goal. The blue and white strikers missed their aim, especially Sorloth, when the azulgrana were defeated and got up without knowing if they were injured or depleted, pending the gaze of doctor Pruna. Barça burned both the ball and the field, sharpened and subdued by Real. No one raised their heads or gave four passes in a row in that small team dressed in Barça and lost in Anoeta. The storm appeared for a long time and Barcelona held on thanks to the good hands and better feet of Ter Stegen and the body of Piqué, who resisted until the last minutes, replaced by Lenglet. The goalkeeper's confidence allowed Xavi's team to hold on. Very exposed defensively, the azulgrana can only close the match in a single poorly resolved arrival by Gavi. La Real returned to the charge and the Barça burden ended after the 10 minutes added by Del Cerro Grande. Such was the Barça anguish in the defense of the 0-1, disfigured and depersonalized the team, which celebrated the victory as if it were playing the Cup final tomorrow. Barça needs points and money to be someone in Europe. And he won despite playing poorly because the idea and style were a thing of the Real. Link: https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-04-21/el-barca-juega-mal-y-gana.html

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The governor of the Russian central bank, Elvira Nabiulina Beyond the political rhetoric, Western sanctions are beginning to hurt the Russian economy. Central bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina said they hit the financial sector first, but will now have "a bigger impact on the economy in general." In his opinion, “the main problems will be associated with import restrictions, foreign trade logistics and, in the future, possible restrictions on the export of Russian products”, examine. “The imposition of sanctions caused strong volatility in the market and added to this was the nervousness of the po[CENSORED]tion, so that at the beginning of March, the outflow of funds from citizens amounted to 2.4 trillion rubles. (27,357 million euros)”, admitted the governor. In her speech, Nabiullina sent another message: Russia's ability to save is limited. “The period in which the economy can live on reserves is finite. And already in the second and third we will enter a period of structural transformation and search for new business models”, he acknowledged. Long before the invasion of Ukraine, the central bank began reducing its exposure to the dollar, bringing its share over the past decade to just under 11% of its total penalty reserves last year. This would have allowed it, as planned by the Kremlin, to have a large volume of foreign currency with which to support the military attack. But more than a third of the total was in euros, plus additional investments in currencies such as the British pound and the yen. And this made it possible for international governments to seize about half of the reserves in retaliation for President Vladimir Putin's attack. The restrictions imposed on the Bank of Russia prevented the entity from intervening in the market to defend the ruble, forcing it to impose capital controls and to increase the emergency interest rate to calm the markets. Its reserves peaked at $643.2 billion on February 18 and then declined, before leveling off. Moscow wants to go on the counterattack: since half of them cannot be used, it plans to take legal action for the blockade of gold, currency and assets belonging to Russian citizens, although, as Elvira Nabiullina said, “the measure will have to be carefully thought out and legally justified”. Link: https://www.lavanguardia.com/economia/20220419/8205399/banco-rusia-admite-sanciones-golpean-economia-real.html

Two other ants, a fish, a tree, a beetle and the whole family of mongooses and meerkats can enter the list Three varieties of ants -the fire, the crazy and the pharaoh-, an aquarium fish, an oceanic tree, the red palm weevil and the entire family of mongooses and meerkats (except the mongoose, a European mongoose) are some of the species that could form part of the Spanish Catalog of Invasive Alien Species, a fact that would prohibit its possession, transport and trade. These species are considered invasive due to very different casuistries and, in some cases -such as that of ants-, the inclusions in the Catalog happen before they appeared or shortly after they were detected, that is, by prevention, the coordinator of the Life Invasaqua project of the Iberian Society of Ichthyology, Frederic Casals. According to Casals, who is also a professor at the Department of Animal Science at the University of Lleida, the fire ant, the crazy ant or the pharaoh are arriving through trade in wood or gardening as stowaways, so it is "important" anticipated and appeared on the charts. 1. Red palm weevil It is a giant coleoptor (beetle) of the weevil family between 7 and 8 centimeters in length, which has been in Spain for decades and has already destroyed palm trees in many places. Red weevil 2. Myopore This tree from the antipodes has been used in gardening for years, which is why Casals stresses the importance of controlling the species that are used in public works, since sometimes "there is not enough coordination", laments the expert. myopore tree 3. Mongooses and meerkats Another of the current problems related to trade linked to pet ownership - which some animal groups qualify as "petism" as they consider it excessive in this country - is the number of raccoon specimens that exist in Madrid. Mongooses and meerkats can be kept as pets, and when they grow large and become nuisance, they are often released without knowing what impact they will have on local biodiversity. Raccoon The raccoon, a close example of these species, is an animal that "eats everything" (reptiles, amphibians and even insects) and is "relatively aggressive" towards people, so it is expected that mongooses and meerkats, when released, They can also cause a direct impact on native species. 4. Ants Some species are considered potential invaders as it is not known precisely if they will have a negative impact, although from the fire ant, for example, which stings and is poisonous, a direct effect on people can be anticipated. Some exotic species that have been in a place for years or decades begin to impact the environment, for example, in the form of pests, due to the changes that occur, whether they are climatic or land use, among others. 5. Aquarium fish This variety of fish that is often found in aquariums has only been introduced in the Vallvidrera reservoir, in Barcelona, which is part of the Sierra de Collserola Natural Park, which has had to be emptied not only for this species but also by other invaders, such as the crucian carp. In this swamp, near the city of Barcelona, there are people who leave fish, turtles or any other animal when they decide to stop keeping them, something that happens in many other aquatic ecosystems. The Paramisgurnus dabryanus, commonly known as the large-scaled fang, is not "more dangerous than others", but its possible inclusion in the official catalog has to do with the site where it has been introduced. The reservoir area is "very important" to maintain the po[CENSORED]tions of native amphibians, as identified by the managers of the Natural Park, who periodically empty the reservoir to eliminate these invasive exotic species, which mostly prey on eggs, tadpoles and adults. of amphibians. The root problem, this expert details, lies in internet commerce, which allows you to buy any species of fish even if "in theory" it is not legal, taking advantage of the lack of control. Although it seemed that this specific species had already been eradicated, Casals details that it has happened as with many other tropical fish in which there are sudden changes in the water level: the specimens have been able to bury themselves and stabilize hibernating in the mud . Link: https://www.informacion.es/medio-ambiente/2022/04/18/son-animales-posibilidades-declarados-invasores-65083360.html

re:CAKE program of inspected, revised and certified motorcycles Cake, the manufacturer of premium lightweight electric motorcycles, is now opening a new chapter for its products and services. Now they come to the market offering their customers the possibility of getting a second-hand certified cake and for a much lower cost. CAKE, the manufacturer of light electric motorcycles that we have already told you about on several occasions, is launching an interesting program to be able to enjoy its models at a much lower cost, and that also allows you to reduce the environmental footprint by giving your motorcycles a new use . With its re:CAKE program, the company intends to extend the life of its motorcycles by renewing used models and putting them up for sale to potential customers who are more committed to the environment. The reconditioned CAKE electric motorcycles are easily distinguishable, as they incorporate recognizable green fenders with the logo of the new Swedish project. CAKE became known in 2018 with the discovery of its electric offroad machine, Kalk. From the launch of the company with the Kalk, dreams have developed new variants and models of electrified motorcycle. In fact, the brand continues to present projects that stand out for the spirit of sustainable development. They are so committed to the environment that they are already developing a motorcycle that works with solar energy, to combat poaching in South Africa, or the recent announcement of replacing the plastics in their products with a new and ecological cellulose material. In the re:CAKE program, motorcycles are inspected and reconditioned by the official technical service of the Swedish brand. The machines that pass the tests are easily distinguishable, as they install a new green front fender and fork cover, also green. In these new elements the signature re:CAKE adorns the whole. Initially the brand will market the reconditioned motorcycles with marketing purposes, for example for press tests. Over time, the availability of models will evolve as well as prices, and the guarantee conditions that will be established for each machine will be based on its age and condition. So far, about ten motorcycles have been put up for sale through re:CAKE. The new second-hand green machine program can be very attractive to customers whose market base price is too high for them. Now, it is possible to buy a Kalk& or a Kalk OR from 9,900 euros, two new models that cost 14,500 and 13,500 euros respectively. Link: https://www.soymotero.net/cake-lanza-el-programa-de-motos-electricas-reacondicionadas-baratas

The Barça coach did not hide his anger after Barcelona's second consecutive defeat at the Camp Nou Xavi, during the Barcelona match against Cádiz at the Camp Nou. Barcelona went out after the March break. Until then, Xavi Hernández's team did not stop growing, in terms of spirit and football. In fact, he even thrashed Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu just before his players left with their national teams. “We have returned”, celebrated, at that time, the azulgrana. "When you win 0-4 at the Bernabéu and with those feelings, it's logical that you say things like Barça is back", reflected Xavi Hernández. Since then, the Barça team suffered to beat Sevilla (1-0) and Levante (2-3), drew against Eintracht (1-1) and added two consecutive defeats: also against the German team in the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Europa League (2-3) and this Sunday against Cádiz (0-1). “We are not in a bad situation, we have improved compared to when we arrived, but we have already had two or three games in which we have not found our best level and we hoped to be better and even be able to fight for a title”, added the Barça coach. It was difficult for Xavi to hide his anger and he insisted on self-criticism. "Me first, as responsible," he said. And he added: “We have to say things to our faces, this is Barça and we have to do many more things. At home we have to show more hunger, more faith, more character, this was a final and we didn't play it as such. I am very angry". Barcelona, in any case, maintains the second position in the table. He has 60 points, the same as Sevilla (third) and Atlético (fourth), all 15 points behind the leader, Real Madrid. Barça has a pending match against Rayo, which will be played next Sunday. In any case, with seven games to go (six to go) to close the League, Barça will visit Real Sociedad (sixth, 55 points) and Betis (fifth, 57). "We have to regroup and think about Thursday, we continue with the goal of the Champions League intact and we have to continue, it's been a very bad week for us, but we have to react as soon as possible", explained Xavi. Although he tried 18 shots, Barcelona had a hard time finding Ledesma's goal (six between the three sticks). Cádiz, meanwhile, finished six shots and four on target. "We can't grant so many chances and we must take advantage of the ones we generate, there are seven finals left and we have to grit our teeth and improve", said Xavi. “But”, directed the Barcelona coach; "We have not failed in attitude, the players want to, but I see a problem of faith, of putting everything to take advantage of an opportunity, Cádiz defended today as if it were the last play all the time and that is what we have to match". It is the first victory for Cádiz at the Camp Nou. “It is a pride to enter the history of Cádiz. Football has these things and that's why it's so wonderful”, underlined Lucas Pérez. It was also Sergio González's first win as coach against Barcelona. “We removed a thorn stuck. Beyond being parakeet or not, it tastes very good. But for our interests. It is a victory that goes up like a rocket”, explained Sergio. After the victory against Barça, the team from Cadiz left the relegation zone behind. Shouts against Laporta after the embarrassment against Eintracht Without the Gol Norte initiative, the Camp Nou lost its main voice. Consequence of the sporting and social embarrassment that was Barça against Eintracht, when the team was dropped from the Europa League in a Camp Nou with more than 30,000 German fans in the stands. As a protest measure, the Animation Tier did not attend Cádiz. An emptiness that, however, did not silence the stadium. "It's a shame that the Animation Stand didn't come, we need everyone, today the public has risen to the occasion", stressed Xavi. Half an hour before the duel began, a hundred fans gathered in front of the doors that give access to the box to show their anger. "Barça yes, Laporta no!" or “Laporta liar, Laporta trickster!” were some of the cries that were heard. A complaint that the Barça president will try to appease this Tuesday at noon, as he will appear to explain what happened with the tickets for the match against Eintracht. “The necessary explanations will be given. An in-depth investigation has been carried out and the necessary measures will be taken so that a sporting event does not happen again”, resolved the Barça director, Mateu Alemany, while registering that from now on tickets for European matches will be nominative. With the ball in play, the Animation Stand made its warning effective, making the presence of the security guards in the area sterile. But the 57,495 spectators —the fourth worst inning of the Xavi era— who attended always had the “Barça Barça!” in the mouth, generous with Dembélé's best moves and goading after Cádiz's goal, also annoyed with the referee and hopeful with the appearance of Luuk de Jong, this time without a goal. Link: https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-04-18/xavi-hay-que-mostrar-mas-hambre-mas-fe-y-mas-caracter.html

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The economic crisis in Paraguay is evidenced by the drop in sales of products of all kinds that affects various sectors of domestic trade. Shopping centers are not exempt from this and they assure that the economy will not grow this year, so they estimate that sales will continue to drop during the year. The situation is quite complicated for this sector that has been facing the onslaught of the covid-19 pandemic because once again the economic crisis caused by exogenous factors is leaving serious consequences for all of them. Jorge Mendelzon, president of the Paraguayan Chamber of Shopping Centers, said in communication with radio 1000 AM that sales were reduced. “It is projected that the economy will not grow, this impacts shopping centers. It makes all companies sell less, that's why we say the economy is at a standstill,” Mendelzon said. He explained that although they had been registering a recovery after the lifting of the sanitary measures, there has been a drop since the beginning of this year. He pointed out that the economic conditions are mainly due to the prolonged drought that the country experienced and what had a negative impact on the agro-export sector. He indicated that agricultural production decreased millionaire losses due to the 60% drop in production this season. This resulted in a lower amount of foreign currency income to the country, so the recession in the country's economy is felt that all commercial sectors must face. To this already difficult situation is added the inflationary reality that mainly affected the products of the family basket. Mendelzon explained that there is a reduction in purchasing power, so the situation is increasingly difficult, reaching the point of needing actions from the Government in order to mitigate the consequences that have in all sectors that register low sales. . He indicated that the war situation in Europe influenced the economic crisis due to the rise in prices of various products. Link: https://www.lanacion.com.py/negocios_edicion_impresa/2022/04/16/economia-no-crecera-e-impactara-a-centros-comerciales-aseguran/

Animals recognize and bond with their environment on daily walks. Why is it important to include games The walk should not be rushed or have as the sole and exclusive reason to comply with the physiological mandates of the animal (Getty) Those who have chosen dogs as pets take it for granted that they have to be taken out for a walk every day to relieve themselves and exercise. However, few know that this walk is also the equivalent for the dog to the reading of the news by the human being. A quiet walk, not in a hurry, that allows the dog to capture the environment through olfactory images, will be an invaluable contribution to its emotional health and, as a logical consequence, to its full physical health. Some authors say that walking the dog is a human invention and suggest replacing it with games. The proposal is much broader: walks and games together are, without a doubt, the ideal for our full relationship with dogs. The best thing we can do is include these games in the time of the walk to stimulate the dogs and that they enjoy a full and happy life. The games that a dog can play are varied, one of them is the "take and fetch", which consists of throwing a ball, a stick or an object and the dog retrieves it by bringing it (Getty) The walk should not be rushed or have as the sole and exclusive reason to comply with the physiological mandates of the animal. In addition, the walk should take time and allow you to sniff to achieve what would be our equivalent of window shopping or visual appreciation of a landscape. Through smell, the dog will be able to discern who passed by, let him know that he also passed by with his marking and have a clear panoramic notion of his neighborhood environment, absolutely necessary for his full vitality. The games that a dog can play are varied, one of them is the "take and fetch", which consists of throwing a ball, a stick or an object and the dog retrieves it by bringing it. With regard to this game, it is often difficult to recover the object or the ball that, once it catches it, the dog considers it its possession or "already dead" prey and does not return it, frustrating the development of the sequence of the game. One way to allow the continuity of the game is to do it with two balls and when we recover the first one, we make the second one bite, which will be more attractive because it is "alive" when it bounces with our actions and will encourage it to release the first one, continuing the development of the activity. The walk should take time and allow you to sniff your way to what would be our equivalent of window shopping or visually appreciating a landscape (Photo: Jonas Walzberg/dpa) Another game is the "polythief" of our childhood, which consists of chasing and being chased by exchanging roles consecutively. On the other hand, many dogs understand the game of ambush as the "hide and seek" of human childhood and know how to practice it. Another of the games that dogs like the most is to look for hidden treats as it allows them to develop their sense of smell. The truth is that inside the walk or outside of it, the game is a necessary and fundamental way of bonding for our relationship with dogs, since the stimulation on a physical and mental level will make the animal calmer and happier. Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/perrosygatos/2022/04/16/por-que-los-perros-necesitan-salir-a-pasear/