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At that time, I was already very old. I spent hours, like now, looking out the window. Watching the hustle and bustle of the city go by always entertains me. That morning I saw, like many others, a couple of cats that had been born very close to my house, in a lot just behind. They were brothers and since they were little they always went together. That day they walked aimlessly, probably looking for something to eat, next to the cars. Suddenly, for some reason, you will decide to cross the road. I admit that I was always a little anxious when they did it, in case something bad happened. However, that morning they both crossed at the same time, without any further problem. However, for some reason, one of them had to return. It happened out of regret. He turned around and began to cross the street again. I almost didn't get to see what happened. I heard a sudden stop and saw his body lying, still alive, but dying. I was so sorry. The car didn't even stop. The most surprising thing is that then I saw something that I could never imagine and will never forget. The other cat, seeing his brother lying dying on the road, rushed to help and, grabbing him by the neck, began to pull him, again and again, trying to move him to the sidewalk. In reality, he only succeeded when life left his brother's body and, already inert, he had no resistance. Already on the sidewalk, on the edge of a tree, he let his body rest on the ground and hastily began to lick him. I think I'm trying to wake him up. I don't know very well because, by then, my eyes were covered with tears. After a few minutes, the animal must have realized that all this was useless and, finally, it left there. Over the next few days I looked for him all over the neighborhood, but never saw him again. Several months have passed, but there is no day that they remember that. If they had told me, I never would have believed it. However, since then he has searched, read and found many other similar cases with dogs, cats and even other types of animals. They are testimonies that claim to see the same thing I saw, that cold morning. Actually, an act of pure love from one animal to another. Link: https://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/vida-y-estilo/mascotas/2022/03/06/animales-morir-hermanos-63475339.html

The BMW CE-04 is committed to innovation based on a very characteristic design and a technological arsenal that stands out among all its virtues. The German firm's Motorrad division has taken a further step in an ambitious electrification project that will incorporate a new model every 18/24 months and that in 2025 will begin to electrify its classic versions. The BMW CE-04 is presented under a concept of electric maxi scooter unique in the market. A proposal that stands out for its innovative image. And BMW Motorrad is one of them. In this sense, the front of the CE-04 adopts the master lines of its "brother" in the range, the C400, with a characteristic double optic that gives continuity to a sharp and faired front. In the upper part of it there is a small breeze drift that protects a 10.25-inch TFT digital screen that can be configured to offer the most important information. Its long wheelbase is also a key part of the CE-04's design, as is its totally smooth floating seat available in different versions (Series, Pro and Comfort), with or without backrest and with different measurements depending on the height of the rider. The bobber-style visible rear wheel rounds off a most daring design. The CE-04 is launched under a double "mechanical" proposal; an 11 kW (15 hp) version for A1 meat and a higher 15 kW (20 hp) for A2 permit. Nominal power figures that can reach peaks of up to 23 kW (31 hp) and 31 kW (42 hp), and provide more than remarkable performance and acceleration figures. Both models share a maximum torque of 62 Nm and a speed limited to 120 km/h, with a range of 100 km for the lower power model and 130 km for the superior model. The battery offers a 2.3 kW single-phase charging system as standard or an optional 6.9 kW three-phase charging system with charging times of between three hours and 50 minutes depending on the charger. The BMW CE-04 is available from 12,050 euros. Link: https://neomotor.sport.es/motos/bmw-ce-04-diseno-e-innovacion.html

Xavi's changes, in addition to the goals from Ferran and Memphis, serve for the azulgrana to prevail in the Martínez Valero From knocking on the door so much, Barça knocked it down. And that he needed the replacement players and the VAR to achieve it, because Elche defended tooth and nail while Edgar Badía became Lev Yashin at times before the shots of De Jong and Ferran Torres, again at odds with him auction although sensational to generate chances and change the fate of the match. Triumph well matured by the azulgrana that, in addition, serves to screw him in the Champions positions. Elche defended close to their goal and Barcelona had a hard time initially finding the final pass, attacking the gaps as Xavi always demands. Only Piqué's movements allowed Dembélé's duels on the right flank, almost always resolved with centers that could not find a finisher. He did catch one of those Aubameyang balls, but his shot was crooked. In another, Alba came from behind to hit him with the right, loose and centered. Although the best chances were for De Jong. The first was after a new run by Dembélé -this time inside- and the rejection of his Vaseline attempt, but he sent the shot to the bulk when the goalkeeper was discounted; and the second came after breaking from the second line, again unable to reach the celebration because Edgar Badía read his intentions in the shot. Too much forgiveness to receive the worst punishment just before intermission. It turns out that Elche took the goal long and after the rejection of the Barça defense, Pedri hit him with his toe so that a rival did not catch the ball. The misfortune, however, was that Pedri's action became a deep assist for Fidel, who crossed it with his left against Ter Stegen and modified the goal that so entangled Barça. So Xavi decided to change pieces, Ferran Torres for Gavi. And it worked. A slalom by Ferran was enough for him to reach the baseline and give a killer pass to Pedri, who once again got stuck on the shot. The same thing that happened to the Valencian winger after a cross from the opposite side, a volley that went into the clouds. But Ferran did not repeat a blunder to shake off that failed striker's runrún, since he took advantage of a center from Dembélé -of course- and a bad shot from Alba to send the ball into the net and put the tables. With the draw, Xavi moved pieces again to put Memphis and Adama in for Aubameyang and Dembélé. A frightening second unit that almost did not turn Barça into gold, since Ferran suffered two trigger blows against Edgar Badía, an insurmountable wall. But a hand in the area not indicated by the referee and yes by the VAR earned Memphis to define from eleven meters, for Barça to leave Martínez Valero with a win, the fourth run. Link: https://elpais.com/deportes/2022-03-06/elche-barcelona-en-directo-laliga-en-vivo.html

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Annual growth was driven by progress in the services (4.7%) and industry (4.5%) sectors, while agriculture contracted 0.2%, the IBGE specified. The Brazilian economy, the largest in Latin America, came out of recession by registering an advance of 0.5% in the last quarter of 2021, and grew 4.6% annually compared to 2020, the official statistics institute reported this Friday ( IBGE). “That advance recovered the losses of 2020, when the economy contracted 3.9% due to the pandemic” of coronavirus, the institute reported. Annual growth was driven by progress in the services (4.7%) and industry (4.5%) sectors, while agriculture contracted 0.2%, the IBGE specified. Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) totaled 8.7 trillion reais (1.61 trillion dollars, at the average exchange rate for 2021). Despite the data, analysts described the current scenario as a combination of stagnation with inflation, associated with high levels of unemployment, just as the country begins a year of internal uncertainties, due to the presidential election, and external ones, derived from the conflict in Ukraine. The data for the fourth quarter "shows the positive effects of the advance in vaccination, which made it possible to resume activities, mainly from the second semester," economist Gilberto Braga, a professor at the IBMEC business university institute in Rio, told AFP. of janeiro. With the advance of 0.5% in the fourth quarter of the year (compared to the previous period), Brazil officially abandons the technical recession in which it had entered after registering two consecutive periods with a negative quarter result: -0.3% in the second of 2021 and - 0.1% in the third. In 2021, consumer prices will rise by more than 10%, the highest annual inflation in six years. "There was an increase in prices for the working po[CENSORED]tion due to the rise in food, mainly, and due to the high prices of fuel, in line with international market prices," Braga explained. To try to stop the incessant advance in prices, the Central Bank of Brazil has gradually raised, since March 2021, the reference interest rate to 10.75% today, despite the impact that this has on the country's growth, of 213 millions of inhabitants. Unemployment, although it has shown signs of recovery after the worst moment of the pandemic, stood at 11.1% in the last quarter, rising to 12 million people. 2022 uncertain For 2022, an election year in Brazil, the market projects an advance of just 0.3% of GDP, according to the latest weekly Focus survey by the Central Bank. The consulting firm Capital Economics for its part excluded that it expects "growth of 0.8% in 2022", projecting Brazil "with the worst performance in the region for this year". "The uncertainties regarding the country's political future bring unpredictability and will delay strategic decisions in the economic area," Braga said. Elections will take place in October, most likely between President Jair Bolsonaro and former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. In addition, the impact of the conflict in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia on the world economy is still uncertain. "Agribusiness has been one of the most important areas for the growth of the Brazilian GDP" and "basic products such as oil will be more expensive and raw materials such as wheat and corn will be affected due to the impact (of the war) on the import of fertilizers" from that region, something Brazil depends on, added Braga. For the economist Silvia Matos, coordinator of the Getulio Vargas Foundation's Macro economic projections bulletin (FGV IBRE), Brazil is experiencing a "challenging" moment and will grow around 0.6% this year. Added to the internal context of uncertainty, the international situation "will bring more inflation" and "will reduce (even more) the purchasing power of families, which restricts our growth," Matos points out. In 2020, Brazil's economy shrank less than others in the region thanks to government subsidies paid by the Bolsonaro government to millions of Brazilian economies to deal with the pandemic. Link: https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/economia/Economia-brasilena-salio-de-recesion-y-crecio-4.6-en-2021-20220304-0066.html

When scientists working with the La Brea Tar Pits wanted to bring extinct mammoths, ground sloths, and dire wolves to virtual life for museum visitors, they quickly ran into a problem: Accurate models of such creatures didn’t exist in the network of virtual worlds known as the “metaverse.” So they went ahead and made their own. The researchers gathered detailed scientific information about nearly two dozen animals—from photos of mounted skeletons and videos of behavior in related modern-day species—and hired a development firm that creates models for video games. An artist then made virtual 3D skeletons from a mesh of virtual triangles, added fur and skin, and animated them. The team modeled 22 plants and animals excavated from the Tar Pits, including mammoths (Mammuthus columbi), saber-toothed cats (Smilodon fatalis), and mastodons (Mammut americanum). Next, they created aa custom augmented reality app that visitors could use to see the creatures on the museum grounds. If visitors hold their phones up in front of the lawn near the museum entrance, for example, they can watch a young mammoth fall into a tar pit—and hear scientists explain how many animals met their end in the bubbly asphalt quagmire more than 10,000 years ago. The models are a bit pixelated (see video, above), but the lower resolution allows them to be viewed on all kinds of smartphones, including those with less processing power, the scientists report this week in Palaeontologia Electronica. When the researchers tested a similar app, they found that museum visitors who used it did a better job of recalling the animals’ names and remembering their habitats, compared with visitors who only received printed materials. The researchers say this new type of “paeloart,” can help museumgoers successfully learn about the past. You can, too, with a version of the models available on Snapchat. Link: https://www.science.org/content/article/augmented-reality-brings-back-extinct-ice-age-animals

The Japanese manufacturer will very soon market its first electric motorcycle under the charismatic name of Neo's, recovered from the memory of the last century. This electric scooter will lead the new range and the new electric mobility projects of the company. With an online presentation under the banner “Swich On”, Yamaha has unveiled its projects related to electric mobility that include electric motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, as well as a new range of electric bicycles. It was the president and CEO of Yamaha Motor Europe, Eric de Seynes, who was in charge of presenting its new products: the Yamaha Neo's electric scooter, approved as a moped, the Yamaha E01, an electric scooter equivalent to 125 cc and the B01, a concept halfway between a speed pedelec bicycle and an electric moped. Yamaha does not want to lose the fight in the two-wheel industry that is clearly moving towards electrification. Other historical manufacturers, such as KTM or Husqvarna, have already responded to the new companies that have taken advantage of the good reception that electric motorcycles are having in the market. Until now, Yamaha's replica has been two electric concepts, E01 and E02, which will now become a reality. The electrification of Yamaha and its landing in Europe are Yamaha's response to the mobility changes that are taking place in the cities of the Old Continent. This is how Seynes explained it: “something that has not changed over time is the universal desire and need to enjoy personal mobility that gives us a true sense of freedom”. Yamaha Neo's: the first electric scooter approved as a moped As the first representative of its new electric era, Yamaha has chosen the Neo's name that already appeared in its catalog back in the nineties. In a few weeks, the brand will offer more details about this electric scooter based on the Yamaha E02 concept that will be shown for the first time at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. Although the technical specifications have not been detailed in the presentation, it is known that it will arrive at authorized dealers as a moped, which means that it can be driven with the AM permit, which can be obtained from the age of 15 and which allows driving those electric motorcycles that do not exceed the maximum speed of 45 km/h (electric mopeds). In the event that the driver has reached the age of 18, he is also allowed to transport a passenger. Only its ability to connect to the network has been highlighted, since Yamaha has described it as an "intelligent" vehicle. It will begin to be marketed in the spring, although the manufacturer promises to give more details about it in the coming weeks. Yamaha E01, the 125cc scooter Yamaha's second electric motorcycle will be the E01, the prototype of which was also unveiled in Tokyo three years ago. As it was supposed to be, it will be homologated as a 125 cc equivalent motorcycle, which not only offers more power but also a higher speed, so it can hold its own on somewhat faster roads. To be able to drive it, you will need the A1 license, or the B with a seniority of more than three years that enable you to drive electric motorcycles approved as 45 or 125 cc, with a maximum load capacity of 150 kilograms and whose electric motor develops at most a power 11 kW (14.75 hp). The minimum age to obtain this permit is 16 years. Although it has been presented as Yamaha E01, this will not be its commercial name. Some media suggest that they could be called Yamaha EMAX, although for now it does not have a marketing date or details about its performance. Yamaha carried out a pilot test with him in a motosharing service, supported by one of his partners, in a large European city whose name has also not been revealed. This is a necessary preliminary phase to fine-tune its operation, after which, and once it has been modified and the necessary improvements have been made, it will be launched on the market, presumably within two or three years. Yamaha B01: the riskiest concept Halfway between a speed pedelec electric bicycle and a moped, the Yamaha B01 arrives to play its cards in last-mile delivery in cities and in motosharing. A context in which the bicycle has a lot to say and is gaining po[CENSORED]rity and for which something more than a system that only assists the driver is needed. Yamaha has wanted to offer in the B01 the functionality of a speed pedelec electric bicycle and the performance of a moped. This type of vehicle has a different legislative treatment than pedelec electric bicycles since they have an electric motor of more than 250 W, they generally exceed 25 km/h and, most importantly, they have a hand throttle (a trigger or a fist). The Yamaha B01 is a project carried out in collaboration with Fantic Motor and Motori Minarelli, which still has stages of development ahead of it, but which represents a declaration of intent on the part of the Japanese manufacturer. Link: https://www.hibridosyelectricos.com/articulo/motocicletas-electricas/yamaha-presenta-primeras-motos-electricas-proyectos-movilidad-urbana/20220303181658055184.html

In singles this Friday, both Emilio Gómez and Roberto Quiroz fell in the city of Pau. Series will continue on Saturday. France took the lead this Friday 2-0 against Ecuador in their Davis Cup qualifying series. Arthur Rinderknech (number 59 in the ATP) beat Guayaquil's Emilio Gómez (144) 6-2 and 7-5 earlier this day, in the first match of the key in the city of Pau (southwest). The local tennis player broke at the start, and then again against Gómez, to take advantage (6-2). Although the tricolor improved seriously for the second set, even having chances of crucial points, Rinderknech came out well and settled the match (7-5) in just over an hour and a half. Gómez opens the Davis Cup series for Ecuador against France The duels between the French, top seeds, and the tricolors take place in Pau, Friday and Saturday. Mannarino vs Quiroz In the second turn of this day Roberto Quiroz and Adrian Mannarino met (from approximately 11:20), with victory for the locals (6-4, 4-6 and 6-1), the second point for France. The Ecuadorian (number 381 in the ATP) was at the height of the local tennis player (58) in the first set. The man from Guayaquil went bankrupt, but received an immediate response. Finally the French broke to win (6-4) in about 40 minutes. The second set featured a closer contest. The fifth game was extraordinary, with Quiroz having opportunities to break, but Mannarino held on and came out unscathed. However, the tricolor will perfect the break later to get 4-5 and serve later to even the match (4-6). In the deciding set, the Frenchman broke to make it 2-0, held the lead and struck again for 4-0. There was not enough reaction from the tricolor (6-1). Davis Cup: Spain, one step away from the finals France thus advances 2-0 against Ecuador in search of qualifying for the finals of the competition. The series will continue on Saturday with the doubles match (Gonzalo Escobar and Diego Hidalgo for Ecuador) and, eventually, the other two singles duels. This tie is played at the Palacio de Deportes de Pau, on a hard surface indoors Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/otros-deportes/copa-davis-francia-vs-ecuador-emilo-gomez-vs-arthur-rinderknech-nota/

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The war can alter the flow of energy that arrives through the gas pipelines that cross Ukraine Russia is the world's second largest oil exporter and by far Europe's largest gas supplier. Part of that energy goes through gas pipelines that are in Ukraine. Until now, the war has not changed this and gas is still reaching European countries at the same rate. But Putin has the power to turn that tap on or off. What can happen? In the video that accompanies this news item, Ignacio Fariza, editor of the Economy section of EL PAÍS specializing in energy, outlines the three possible scenarios. The first, the one that has the best chance of being fulfilled, at least in the short term, is that the bombs do not cause damage to the pipes that cross Ukraine and Putin does not turn off the tap. In a second scenario, Moscow could cut the amount of gas flowing through pipelines to the west. If this happened, things would get complicated in the EU, always with the threat of supply cuts in central Europe, which is highly dependent on Russian gas. In the third scenario, Putin completely closes the tap on the European Union and focuses on China to sell the excess gas. It is, by far, the most dangerous for Europe, because it would run out of supply and, at the same time, Moscow could mitigate the economic blow with a new source of foreign exchange. What does each of the possible scenarios depend on? What is the power of Russia to change the rules of the game? What consequences will each of the possible options have on Europe? All these questions are answered in the video. Finally, how would a change in supply affect Spain? Whatever happens, even in the case of a drastic cut of the Russian faucet, the supply is guaranteed. Why? Because the dependence on gas in Spain does not really depend on Russia, but regasification could be increased in the network of ports adapted to receive fuel by ship from third countries. Link: https://elpais.com/economia/2022-03-02/puede-rusia-cortar-el-suministro-de-gas-a-europa.html

Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): A team of scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyses DNA in water samples to detect big animals like whales and dolphins in New York waters. Washington [USA] USA], March 2 (ANI): A team of scientists used an emerging genetic tool that analyzes DNA in water samples to detect large animals such as whales and dolphins in New York waters. Called environmental DNA or eDNA, the technique looks for traces of genetic material left behind by wildlife. The study was led by scientists from California State University, CUNY, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and Columbia University. It was published in the magazine 'Frontiers'. The scientists said eDNA can be used to complement other methods for locating whales and dolphins, such as visual observations and acoustic monitoring, and their eDNA detections are some of the most promising to date for detecting whales and dolphins in seawater. in open sea. Said study lead author Dr. Elizabeth Alter of California State University: “Determining how cetaceans and other threatened marine animals use coastal habitats is critical to their effective conservation. By generating eDNA data in parallel with the survey data, it will be possible to gain a clearer understanding of how this tool can be used in management and conservation contexts to monitor species of conservation concern in large marine ecosystems.” In addition to finding whales and dolphins, the technique detected baitfish present in the area preyed on by whales and dolphins. The authors said that the technique could eventually be used to identify individual animals. Said Dr. Howard C. Rosenbaum, Director of WCS’s Ocean Giants Program/Senior Scientist NY Aquarium and a co-author of the study: “Innovation and application of new techniques, such as the possibility of using eDNA, that leads to having better information about distribution of whales, dolphins and their prey is so important today, especially where potential impacts in these habitats may be increasing human activities.” The Biden-Harris administration, New York State and other states on the eastern seaboard are scaling up massive renewable energy projects to meet energy demands and help address climate change, including a wind energy auction for more than 488,000 acres in the New York Bight. There are many potential impacts from these developments to whales that the environmental community, industry, and state/federal authorities are aiming to address. WCS has been involved at state and national level dialogues as well as developing best practice guidance through the IUCN. The use of emerging and novel techniques such as eDNA as demonstrated by the results of the current study in the NY Bight and other approaches can offer new insights as to whale presence and their prey in and around lease areas as offshore wind scales up along the eastern seaboard. More broadly, WCS increasingly uses eDNA in its conservation work, detecting critically endangered wildlife such as Swinhoe’s softshell turtle, in the Bolivian Amazon, and in some of the most rugged areas on the planet including Mt. Everest. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Link: https://theprint.in/science/study-finds-small-water-samples-can-find-really-big-animals/854964/

As technology advances, the mobility sector in cities evolves. Increasingly innovative prototypes that try to solve the needs that a common citizen may have in their day to day. Now, versatility and electrification are two features that fit these needs and the Poimo electric motorcycle is an ingenious solution. Developed by a group of researchers from the University of Tokyo and Poimo, a Japanese start-up, it is an electric motorcycle that inflates and can be carried in a bag. The name comes from Portable and Inflatable MObility, according to its acronym in English, and it is an electric motorcycle concept that seeks to promote the use of replaceable parts. Poimo, the electric motorcycle that swells and you can carry in a bag This radical proposal for mobility is an evolution of a first concept presented in May of last year which has been perfected by using 3D design to improve the driver's posture. Now it is fully functional and the most striking thing is that each and every one of its parts can be inflated once the customer receives them at home deflated. The motorcycle is made up of seven modules that include the wheels, an electric motor and a battery. It is made of plastic, so it can be fully customized. This includes the driver's posture, which, through a computer program, can be developed by the Poimo parts so that it is ergonomic and adapts perfectly to the user who will drive it. In addition, being fully inflatable, the Poimo electric motorcycle is completely portable and can be carried in a bag or backpack, which makes it especially versatile and dynamic. Another advantage of its parts being inflatable is that, in the event of a collision, it would not cause severe damage to pedestrians or other users of public roads. With the same manufacturing system, without changing anything, Poimo offers the possibility of building inflatable wheelchairs at a low price, but perfectly useful. It remains to be seen whether this inflatable electric motorcycle concept moves on to the next phase of production and reaches the commercialization stage, or if it simply remains an innovative prototype. Link: https://www.autobild.es/noticias/poimo-moto-electrica-hincha-puedes-llevar-bolsa-1021285

The IOC managed to get sports federations and competition organizers not to invite Russian or Belarusian athletes. Referential image. Partizan's deciders wave a Russian flag before the Serbian Super League soccer match between Red Star and Partizan in Belgrade, Serbia, on February 27, 2022. The siege on Russian sport has been extended after the publication of a statement published by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the various sanctions imposed by FIFA, UEFA and the Euroleague basketball, which have continued with different international federations that have joined the boycott caused by the invasion of Ukraine. The IOC managed to get federations and competition organizers to "not invite or allow the participation of Russian or Belarusian athletes or leaders" in any of them. soccer Last Monday, Russia was left out of the 2022 Qatar World Cup and without its representative in the Europa League, Spartak Moscow, whose rival, RB Leipzig, will automatically qualify for the quarterfinals of the competition. The Russian team had yet to play the playoffs to qualify for one of the three European places that still remain for the World Cup in Qatar. Their first game was scheduled for March 24, against Poland at home. Basketball The basketball teams that participated in the Euroleague (CSKA Moscow, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Unics Kazan) were immediately excluded. In addition, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced that Russian teams will not be able to participate in official FIBA and Basketball 3x3 competitions until further notice. Tennis In the field of tennis, the International Tennis Federation (ITF, for its acronym in English) suspended the Russian and Belarusian federations from the competitions organized by the ITF, which means their expulsion from the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Bowl. Likewise, the ATP and the WTA confirmed the suspension of the Moscow tournament that was to be played in September in the Russian capital. Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be able to continue to compete in their tournaments, including the Grand Slams, but they will have to do so without the Russian or Belarusian flag. Daniil Medvedev, Anna Shcherbakova and other Russian sports stars who may be affected by the invasion of Ukraine Athletics The Council of the International Athletics Federation (World Athletics) participated on Tuesday will eliminate from all its championships, with immediate effect, athletes, support staff and managers from Russia and Belarus. The Authorized Neutral Athlete (ANA) process is still in place, which allows competing under a neutral flag, although Russian athletes who have received this status by 2022 are excluded from championships "for the foreseeable future," the body says. motoring The International Automobile Federation (FIA) announced that it will allow Russian and Belarusian drivers to continue competing in races, as long as they do not use the flags or symbols of their countries. Those who are excluded from FIA competitions are the Russian and Belarusian teams, as well as the races that will eventually take place in these countries have been suspended "until further notice". Suspensions and sanctions in other sports Cycling: The International Cycling Union (UCI) sanctioned cycling teams from Russia and Belarus with the withdrawal of licenses, as well as the exclusion of local races and championships from these countries from the international calendar. The appearance of all the emblems, names, acronyms, flags and anthems linked to Russia and Belarus is also prohibited in all the events of the UCI international calendar. Volleyball: The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) will leave Russia for the organization of the 2022 World Cup scheduled for August and September. The European Volleyball Federation (CEV) states that all national teams, clubs and officials from Russia and Belarus are not eligible to participate in European competition until further notice. Skating: Russian skaters, who won six Olympic medals at the Beijing Games, will no longer be able to compete due to a decision "of immediate effect" and taken "until further notice" according to the International Skating Union (ISU), which also regulates the speed skating and short-track. Rugby: Rugby's governing body, World Rugby, has secured the full and immediate suspension of Russia and Belarus from all international rugby and cross-border club rugby activities until further notice. Swimming: The International Swimming Federation (FINA) annulled all competitions on Russian soil and prohibited Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing under the flag of their countries, although they can participate in the events individually. Skiing: The International Ski Federation (FIS) has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in its events. It also canceled competitions that were scheduled to take place in Russia. Hockey: The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has terminated hosting rights to the 2023 World Junior Championships in Russia. Baseball: No Russian or Belarusian athlete or official will be invited or allowed to participate in international competitions organized by the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC). Chess: The flags and anthems of Russia and Belarus will not appear in any event of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). All existing sponsorship deals with state-controlled companies from Russia and Belarus will be terminated and no new deals will be made. Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/otros-deportes/estos-son-los-deportes-en-los-que-rusia-ha-sido-suspendido-nota/

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The Russian currency lost 30% of its value against the dollar Moscow, Russia, February 28. Residents of Russia face the threat of high inflation and the possibility of not being able to travel abroad, after the West imposed various economic sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The ruble plummeted on Monday and many Russians rushed to ATMs to withdraw funds. The Russian currency lost 30% of its value against the US dollar, after the West announced measures to isolate certain Russian banks from the international financial system SWIFT, and to limit Russia's ability to use its foreign currency reserves. The exchange rate recovered somewhat after a swift intervention by the Central Bank of Russia. But then the US Treasury Department announced new sanctions that would freeze any assets the Russian Central Bank has in the United States or held by Americans. Washington estimates that this will affect hundreds of millions of dollars in Russian funds. US officials have indicated that Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, the European Union and others will join the measure. In Russia, long lines were forming at banks and ATMs, amid reports on social media that ATMs are running out of notes. Moscow's public transport department will screen users who may not be able to pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay because sanctions hit the VTB, the Russian bank that runs payment systems for subways, buses and Moscow trams. A sharp devaluation of the ruble would cause a sharp drop in the standard of living for ordinary Russians, analysts and economists agree. Russia is heavily dependent on imports, and prices for imported products are likely to skyrocket. Traveling abroad could become prohibitive as Russians will be able to buy fewer things with their rubles. And the economic situation could worsen in the coming weeks as price spikes and supply chain disruptions force factories to close. “This is going to hit the economy fast,” predicted David Feldman, an economics professor at William & Mary College in Virginia. “Everything imported is going to suffer a sharp increase in price due to the increase in the exchange rate. The only way to avoid it would be through massive subsidies,” he added. The Russian government has to intervene to prop up industries and other sectors of the economy, but without access to hard currencies like the euro or the dollar, it could be forced to print at more rubles. That, in turn, could lead to hyperinflation. The fall of the ruble was reminiscent of previous crises. The currency lost much of its value in the 1990s as the Soviet Union disintegrated, and the explosion reached such a point that the government was forced to remove three zeros from the banknotes in 1997. There was another collapse in 1998 following a financial crisis in which many people lost their savings, and another fall in 2014 due to the fall in oil prices and the sanctions imposed against Russia for its invasion of the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea. Link: https://vertigopolitico.com/internacional/internacional/notas/economia-rusa-enfrenta-sombrio-panorama-bajo-sanciones

A study revealed that people with pets maintain their cognitive abilities longer. What are the reasons The study said that having a companion animal may also protect against cognitive decline (Getty) Enjoying life with a pet brings multiple health benefits. Science had already linked it to stress and lower blood pressure. And now, recent research has found that animals could also protect us from memory loss in the future. Animal guardians, including dogs, cats and rabbits, were found to retain more cognitive abilities when followed for six years. For the study, researchers looked at more than 1,300 people with an average age of 65. The University of Michigan Medical Center paper, which has not yet been published, was presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology. The research involved 1,369 older adults with a mean age of 65 years who had normal cognitive abilities at the beginning of the study. 53% had pets, and 32% were long-term guardians, defined as those who had pets for five years or more. Of the study participants, 88% were white, 7% black, 2% Hispanic, and 3% of other ethnic origin. People with dogs benefit from regular walks, as exercise is linked to a healthier brain (Europa Press) For the research, participants were asked to recall a list of ten words, both immediately and after five minutes. They had to count backwards from 20 and backwards from 100 by subtracting seven from each number. The study found that, after six years, animal drop guardians saw a lower long-term average score on these tests than those who did not live with animals. There is mounting evidence that stress can cause cognitive decline, and experts believe that pet dogs, cats, and rabbits can help keep us mentally alert by reducing stress. Additionally, dog owners benefit from regular walks, as exercise is linked to a healthier brain. In the same vein, the study authors noted that people with better thinking skills may be more likely to have pets, as they can deal with multiple caregiving tasks. Dr Tiffany Braley of the University of Michigan, who led the study, said: "Previous studies have suggested that the human-animal bond may have health benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and stress." Animal handlers, including dogs, cats and rabbits, retained more of their cognitive abilities when followed for six years (Getty Images) "Our results suggest that having a companion animal may also protect against cognitive decline," he continued. The researchers also wish that the cognitive benefits associated with keeping pets longer were greater for African-Americans, college-educated adults, and men. The director of the study stated that the possible reasons for these associations need to be further investigated. Responding to the results being released, Dr Rosa Sancho, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK medical centre, said: "Humans love their animals, and animals can be an important source of companionship and comfort to throughout our lives." "While this study from the United States linked living with a companion animal to some protection in memory and impaired thinking, it can't tell us yet if these are long-term benefits or if owning a pet has anything to do with it." the risk of dementia”, added Sancho. Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/perrosygatos/2022/02/28/los-perros-y-gatos-protegen-a-sus-tutores-de-la-perdida-de-memoria/

The market for electric motorcycles is experiencing a great moment. You just have to look at the number of new motorcycles that are coming to our country. On this occasion we are going to talk about a naked that will surprise some for its modern image and others for its benefits, being suitable for the B car license. We are talking about the Linze Soul, a cut electric motorcycle that is fully sporty in its range with a new philosophy that is far from what we have seen so far in the brand. It has very good performance, being able to reach 120 km/h or a range of up to 123 kilometers in eco mode. Linze Soul: an electric motorcycle with good performance The market for electric motorcycles increasingly has more allies. This is the case of the Spanish company Linze. Created in 2019, until now it had three different scooters in its portfolio. However, for 2022 they have opted to create a motorcycle with a totally different philosophy from what we have seen so far. We are talking about the Linze Soul, a sports bike that has a quite powerful visual appeal that is accompanied by its benefits. Defining it in a category within electric motorcycles is difficult, but we can say that it resembles a sports naked (all despite having a thousand covers that try to improve its aerodynamics). As we said before, its exterior draws a lot of attention for using strength along its waist expressed through nerves in its caps. These want to resemble a naked cut motorcycle despite not being able to expose any type of thermal engine as would be done in a conventional model. In this case, the covers are capable of creating an effect worthy of Houdini himself. What they do protect is a 7.2 kWh battery, making it one of the motorcycles that can offer the most battery on the market along with the Ray 7.7. Its lithium battery can be fully recharged in 6 hours using any domestic outlet, with a range of up to 123 km and a consumption, as announced by the brand, of 0.4 euros/100km (in eco mode). Nor is its hub-type brushless motor far behind. 5,000W of nominal power will be in charge of moving this motorcycle with a maximum speed of up to 120 km/h without excessively compromising autonomy. In its cycle part, it uses 17-inch wheels dressed with tires measuring 110/70-17″ 54S at the front and 140/70-17″ 66S at the rear. For braking, it uses a double front disc for the front wheel and a single one at the rear with a CBS combined braking system that guarantees safe driving and exemplary behavior in the face of any unforeseen event. As for its suspension, it uses an inverted front fork and the latest generation rear monoshock absorber. As for electronic equipment, it has an LED lighting system, both in the headlights and in the rear. For its instrument panel, it uses a digital panel where you can see the selected driving mode (eco or sport) or the battery charge level. Lighting or emergency indicators are not lacking in the instrument panel either. Although prices have not been announced from the brand's own website, in several internet distributors it can be seen that the retail price increases to 6,690 euros. Link: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/motos-electricas/linze-soul-nueva-moto-naked-electrica-123-km-autonomia-6-690-euros

The club was removed from the tournament in retaliation by UEFA for the Russian invasion of Ukraine, "reasons as far removed from sport as possible," the club published. Spartak Moscow was excluded from the Europa League in retaliation by UEFA for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The club had to play the round of 16 against Leipzig, in games scheduled for March 10 and 17 Spartak Moscow has issued a statement on Monday in which it shows its displeasure at being eliminated from the Europa League after a decision by UEFA and FIFA with which they assure that it does not agree, but must comply, and ensures that the sport “should build bridges, not burn them”. FIFA and UEFA will jointly decide on Monday whether to suspend Russian national teams and clubs from participating in each other's competitions until further notice. Thus, Spartak is excluded from the current Europa League competition, so the round of 16 tie against Leipzig, which were scheduled for March 10 and 17, will not be played. The German team automatically qualifies for the quarterfinals. “The decision of FIFA and UEFA has upset us, although it was expected. Unfortunately, our team's efforts in this Europa League competition are undermined for reasons as far removed from sport as possible." “Spartak has millions of fans not only in Russia, but all over the world. Our successes and failures bring people from dozens of different countries together, and even in the most difficult times, sport, from the club's point of view, should build bridges, not burn them." “Another decision has been made that we do not agree with but that we have to abide by. Spartak will focus on playing the Russian championship and the Cup of the country. We hope to achieve the peace that we all need as soon as possible”, he concludes. Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/futbol/spartak-moscu-rechaza-exclusion-de-la-europa-league-nota/