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The French company Moonbike is preparing to bring its fun snowmobile to the United States, just in time for winter. The Moonbike may have "bicycle" in its name, although it's hard to call it a true snowmobile. But don't be fooled by that back track. It is not a traditional snowmobile either, as it rides on a single front ski instead of two. No matter what you call it, the truth is that it seems like fun. With a 3 kW electric motor, the Moonbike reaches a top speed of 42 km / h. That's not going to compete well with a true electric snowmobile, but it's definitely easier to cram the 82kg (182lb) into the back of a truck or SUV. Hence, the Moonbike seems more suitable for local antics in the snow than it is for real snowmobiles. The single 2.5 kWh battery pack offers a maximum of one hour of use in Sport mode or one hour and a half of use with easier driving in Eco mode. According to the company, that means about 20 km in Sport mode or 35 km in eco mode. There is also the option of a 5 kWh battery that doubles the range and adds another 12 kg of weight to the Moonbike. A full charge takes about five hours from a standard wall socket, or about half that time with the faster charger option. Pricing starts at US $ 8,500, and deliveries are planned "before and during the 2021-22 winter season." I guess that means they'll be out soon, if I'm reading that right. The company says it is producing 400 Moonbikes for "the European and American markets," so they appear to be in the works. We have seen other electric snow bikes already, but usually not that capable. The Canadian company Envo has its own offering of snow karts, as well as a kit that allows cyclists to convert their own bicycle into an electric snowmobile. And we're also starting to see the introduction of full-size electric snowmobiles with enough power to compete with many electric cars. But the Moonbike definitely fills that gap as a snow sports bike tool that is likely to provide riders with an incredible experience. Link: https://www.worldenergytrade.com/innovacion/movilidad/la-moto-de-nieve-electrica-ligera-de-moonbike-llega-a-estados-unidos

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The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2.3% in the third quarter of the year, slightly better than previously calculated The US economy created an annual rhythm of 2.3% in the third quarter of the year, slightly better than previously calculated, the Commerce Department reported on Wednesday. However, there are some doubts about the prospects for a rapid rebound due to the emergence of the contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus. In the July-September period, the gross domestic product of the United States —the total production of all goods and services originating in the country— was greater than the estimate made last month of 2.1%. The good performance was mainly due to higher-than-expected consumer spending and a higher increase in inventories by businesses. The trend comes after skyrocketing growth earlier this year, when the US economy began to recover from the pandemic. Growth was 6.3% in the first quarter and 6.7% in the second, but the rally cooled off in the summer as the delta variant of the coronavirus emerged. Now that the new omicron variant has emerged, in addition to higher inflation and supply chain disruptions, the future economic outlook looks more uncertain. Such fears have sparked violent ups and downs in the stock market although the belief that omicron risks will be manageable prompted a 560-point rally in the Dow Jones industrial average on Tuesday. However, several economists believe that it is too early to totally dismiss the filings presented by the new variant. "History repeats itself: the COVID virus is making a comeback and frustrating the economic outlook," said Sung Won Sohn, an economics professor at Loyola Marymount University. Oxford Economics lowered its economic growth forecast for the current quarter, from 7.8% to 7.3%, although it would still be a considerable increase over the third-period figure. Kathy Bostjancic, an Oxford economist, said not only COVID but also the reduced chances of President Joe Biden's public investment plan being approved have led the firm to lower its economic growth projections. Link: https://www.independentespanol.com/ap/la-economia-de-eeuu-crece-mas-de-lo-esperado-b1980855.html

They have called it "Baby Yingliang" and it is the best preserved dinosaur embryo that has been achieved to date. Discovered in Ganzhou, in southern China, it belongs to a toothless theropod dinosaur or ovirraptorosaurus. A fossil between 66 and 72 million years old that gives many clues about how similar dinosaurs were to modern birds. The embryo has been found in a coiled position known as "folded", which is the position that the birds assumed before they were born. A position hitherto unknown in dinosaurs and considered exclusive to birds. A perfectly preserved "baby dinosaur" "We are excited about the discovery of 'Baby Yingliang', as it has been preserved in a great state and helps us answer many questions about the growth and reproduction of dinosaurs," explained Fion Waisum Ma, paleobiologist at the University of Birmingham who has participated in the investigation. The fossil, found in a rock that belongs to the Cretaceous era, is an egg that contains a complete embryo, about 27 centimeters long unfolded. The egg itself is about 17 centimeters long and the dinosaur was hunched like birds to fit inside. The complete analysis has been published in the journal iScience and describes how these dinosaurs performed a series of movements inside the egg, where they finally put their head under the right wing, with their feet on each side, just before being born. A type of position that has not been found in any other dinosaur specimen to date. "It's an incredible specimen ... I've been working on dinosaur eggs for 25 years and hadn't seen anything like it," explains Darla Zelenitsky, a professor of geoscience at the University of Calgary and a co-author of the research. A dinosaur egg with a complete embryo that has allowed us to study in unprecedented detail what the embryonic state of dinosaurs was like. "Baby dinosaur bones are so small and fragile that they are rarely preserved as fossils," explains Zelenitsky. "It is one of the most impressive and beautiful dinosaur fossils I have ever seen," notes paleontologist Steve Brusatte. The oviraptor, if it had grown, would have reached between 2.5 and 3 meters. This 'Baby Yingliang' fossil was acquired in 2000 by Liang Liu, director of the Yingliang Group company, from which it is named. However, the fossil was stored and largely forgotten, until during the construction of the Yingliang Stone Museum of Natural History it was recovered and the details of the embryo were realized. A study that shows the great connection of dinosaurs with modern birds and points out that the behavior inside the egg that we considered exclusive of birds could have originated much earlier, among their ancestors the dinosaurs. Link: https://www.xataka.com/investigacion/mejor-embrion-dinosaurio-jamas-encontrado-confirma-parecidos-que-eran-estos-animales-extintos-aves-modernas

Aquatic bikes Jet skis are ideal machines to enjoy sports life and recreation on the beaches. In this sense, they allow you to live fun and adrenaline experiences while you travel the waters of lakes, seas and oceans. For this reason, in the following article we want to share with you the details and information about the most luxurious jet skis in the world. There are some basic and necessary points to take into account when recognizing its characteristics, functions and performances. Among the aspects to be analyzed are the seating capacity, storage, hull design and structure, technology, power and engine performance. When it comes to recognizing the most luxurious motorcycles in the world, comfort and safety in navigation are also important. The most traditional and prestigious brands of jet skis are Yamaha, Kawasaki, Sea-Doo, Bayliner Atlantis, Birchwood Marine International, Sunseeker, Heysea. Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO It is presented as the most luxurious and powerful jet ski of the Japanese firm. In the foreground, a renovation of the hull measuring 3.58 meters long, 1.27 m wide and 1.23 m high. Despite the increase in size, it is lighter than its previous version, with a dry weight of 390 kg. The hull design is made with NanoXcel2 technology, a material made by Yamaha to achieve lighter vehicles and speeds. The model has capacity for 3 people, with a SVHO 1812cc high-performance 16-valve engine and a fuel capacity of 70 liters. These conditions allow it to reach a maximum speed of 110km / h. The value of the 2022 Yamaha FX Cruiser SVHO motorcycle is around 25,000 euros. Sea-Doo GTX Limited The firm opted for an innovative inclusion and in 2021 launched a new version of this model with a focus on comfort and sportiness. In this sense, he created a team that combines the characteristics of a recreational and powerful jet ski. The motorcycle has good stability, comfort and large storage compartments for accessories. In addition, it is a motorcycle that is agile, fast and dynamic, with capacity for 3 people. The vehicle's engine is a 300 hp Rotax 1630 ACE NA, a top speed of 115km / h and acceleration from 0 to 100 in 4 seconds. The value of the Sea-Doo GTX Limited 300 is above 26,000 euros. Kawasaki Ultra 310 LX The model is a benchmark and avant-garde in the world of jet skis as it is considered the fastest in the world. In terms of design, it combines metallic green and black tones. The helmet was manufactured with exclusive materials to avoid and prevent the surface from overheating. The power and propulsion of the motorcycle comes from a 4-cylinder in-line engine, 1,498 cubic centimeters. The maximum power of the motorcycle is 300 hp and its value is around 21,000 euros. Quadrofoil Q2S Electric Limited Edition The Slovenian company launched a modern, avant-garde, elegant and ecological project thanks to the inclusion of an electric motor. The bike has hydrostabilizers made of aluminum and a helmet made of glass-reinforced plastic. Therefore, the presence of these two materials (aluminum and plastic) makes it more agile in weight, increases performance and speed. The 100% electric motor is QE 5.5 KW and gives the motorcycle a maximum speed of 40km / h. The value of the machine is 23,000 euros. Luxury Black Marlin The model is based on a Sea-Doo RXT-X 260 RS motorcycle, with 550 hp of power. From that base the Black Marlin Luxury was manufactured, modifying the helmet by replacing heavy materials with carbon fiber. In this way, as a result, a more agile and lighter machine emerges, with 10 kg less than the original version, a sporty and elegant character. The value of the Black Marlin Luxury is 55,045 euros. Link: https://nautispots.com/las-motos-de-agua-mas-lujosas-del-mundo/

The former president of the Assembly, Gabriela Rivadeneira, left the country in 2020, and in Mexico founded the company Taktika and the Ideal Institute. The company was registered with a business name that allows countless commercial activities. In January 2022, it will be two years since three assembly members and their families left for Mexico. All alleged political persecution by the Lenín Moreno government after the October 2019 strike. Gabriela Rivadeneira, Soledad Buendía, Edwin Jarrín, Carlos Viteri Gualinga and Tania Pauker took refuge in the Embassy in Mexico in Ecuador in November 2019 and left the country three months later. They did so after the arrest of Paola Pabón and Virgilio Hernández, accused of rebellion in the violent demonstrations during the strike. Although their names go almost unnoticed in Ecuador, they have managed to stay connected within their "progressive left" network. Thus, Mexico has become one of the favorite destinations for the meetings of Correísmo. In fact, the last summit of the so-called Puebla Group was held in that country, in November 2021. But Mexico has not only served as refuge and conferences. In that country, the exiled correistas established a company and an institute, in order to continue moving "progressivism" from its new location. Taktika Mundo, the company On November 4, 2020, Gabriela Rivadeneira and Edwin Jarrín constituted, before a notary public in Mexico City, the company “Taktika Mundo”, a public limited company with variable capital. The company has a capital of 50,000 Mexican pesos, that is, about USD 2,400 at the current exchange rate, and the money was contributed by both to the media. The firm is domiciled in the municipality of Gustavo A. Madero, a residential area of Mexico City. It was established with a corporate purpose that allows them to do almost everything: The purchase, sale and general marketing of any tangible and intangible good or service. The purchase, sale, lease, makeup and distribution of all kinds of cleaning supplies, medical supplies, sanitizers, disinfectants, liquid cleaners, etc. Provide all kinds of services, advice, comprehensive consulting, guidance and information on public policies without participating in internal policy matters. Administration, contracting, processing and advice on transportation of any kind. Study and realization of logistics in general, as well as carrying out activities as an international freight forwarder for the import and export of merchandise. Advice on national and international trade. The purchase, sale, import and export of all types of industrial machinery and all types of inputs and materials for the textile and footwear industry, electronic, video and audio items and equipment. Represent or act as agent, commission agent and commercial mediator of national or foreign, industrial or commercial companies with similar objects. The establishment, ownership and operation of all types of web pages, web applications, telephone service lines, electronic portals. Buy, sell, lease, sublet, mortgage, promote and manage all types of real estate and personal property. Carry out all the procedures related to obtaining licenses, permits and other authorizations that are required to carry out social fines. Register, acquire, obtain licenses or transfer patents, trademarks, trade names, copyrights and any other industrial property rights. But beyond its constitution, there is no information about this company. It is not registered as a supplier of the Mexican State, nor does it appear in the registry of commercial establishments in that country. It also does not have a website, nor a phone number. The Ideal Institute The establishment of the Taktika company occurred months before the launch of the Eloy Alfaro (Ideal) Institute for Democracy, also by the correistas in Mexico. The Institute does have its own website and it appeared in June 2021. Ideal emerged as a “retreading” of the defunct Eloy Alfaro Institute of Political Thought (IPPE), created as a foundation in Quito, and dissolved in the Moreno government. The IPPE was in charge of coordinating the international strategy around the figure of former President Rafael Correa and expanding the lawfare thesis. But this new correista institute in Mexico does not have an address or contact telephone number either. The only detail that the page provides is that they offer courses, conferences and workshops. Regarding its members, the website indicates that Correa is the honorary president, and Rivadeneira, the executive director. He also mentioned 16 other members, including Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and former Colombian President Ernesto Samper. On the other hand, the Ideal Institute is not registered as a foundation in Mexico: its name does not appear in the registry of civil society organizations in that country. Neither has it been registered as a company or as a commercial premises. Also, there is no reference to a relationship between Taktika Mundo and the Ideal Institute. But it is known that "progressive" leaders related to Podemos use the facade of a foundation to operate in Quito. It is about Celag, which is actually a company. PRIMICIAS contacted Gabriela Rivadeneira through WhatsApp last June and November to talk about the Ideal Institute and the Taktika Mundo company, although she did not respond to the messages. Link: https://www.primicias.ec/noticias/politica/correistas-exiliados-mexico-empresa-instituto/

Wolves and some birds especially gain advantages from associating with burned landscapes. Wildfires clear space, making it easier to find food Crows possess extraordinary technical prowess (Getty) The discovery of fire was key in the transformation of the human race. The earliest evidence of human use of fire dates back to East Africa, 1.5 million years ago, and it is believed that forest fires would have been the ones that sparked curiosity about this phenomenon. Those who controlled the fire first were already used to seeing it accidentally consume vegetation. On the other hand, it seems that it was not only humans who knew and handled fire. There is increasing evidence that other animals are capable of carrying out the behavioral and cognitive skills necessary to harness the potential of fire. Without a doubt, the fundamental role of fire in human culture is cooking. As an axiom says: "The kitchen made us human." In addition to this, fire provides light, food preservation and protection against predators. Many species benefit from a lack of vegetation cover and easy prey visibility (Getty) While animal responses to fire are varied, some gain advantages from associating with burned landscapes. It is surprising to note that animals living in fire-prone environments do not necessarily prevent wildfires and can actively associate with them. Such is the case of wolves, which benefit from the reduction of vegetation cover and the increase in the abundance of prey, which are attracted by the new shoots that take root. Wildfires open up the landscape, making it easier to find food. Multiple suggestions suggested that great apes can at least understand the dos and don'ts of fire. Some birds can do it too. Complex cognition can manifest itself in relatives as distant as birds. Crows sometimes hide lighted candles in the litter; they press smoking sticks against their plumage and light matches by striking them with their beaks. These birds possess extraordinary technical dexterity and densely po[CENSORED]ted brains despite being evolutionarily and phylogenetically far from us. Many primates and birds of the raven family possess in their behavioral genetic background all the necessary requirements for pyro cognition. Crows sometimes hide burning candles in the litter (Getty) Perhaps our ancestors also traveled and foraged near wildfires, as did savanna chimpanzees and vervet monkeys. When they found tasty morsels after the wildfires, they may have learned to travel to burned areas. Later, they could have been opportunistic cooks by placing raw food in wildfires or embers. The handling of fire seems not to be unique to our lineage, as the apes and crows show in some patterns of their surprising behavior. * Prof. Dr. Juan Enrique Romero @drromerook is a veterinarian. University Education Specialist. Master in Psychoimmunoneuroendocrinology. Former Director of the Small Animal School Hospital (UNLPam). University professor in several Argentine universities. International speaker. Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/perrosygatos/2021/12/20/como-para-algunos-animales-el-fuego-se-puede-convertir-en-su-mejor-aliado/

Today it is not enough to design, produce and sell "the usual"; You have to innovate, anticipate and surprise the customer to seduce and convince him Personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) play a prominent role in large European cities. Aware of this, many car and motorcycle manufacturers have incorporated new divisions and specific departments into their business structures focused on new mobility and the development of alternative vehicles to their traditional two- and four-wheel offer. Today it is not enough to design, produce and sell "the usual"; You have to innovate, anticipate and surprise the customer to seduce and convince him. A client, moreover, increasingly remote and reluctant to the traditional concept of property. It is necessary to diversify products, offer new services, implement new channels, create digital management platforms and interact in another way with the public throughout the different phases and user needs. Young people, more open to changes and to "experimenting" with shared or occasional use alternatives, are an excellent "laboratory" to test new ideas and products. And when it comes to personal mobility, the electric scooter is the undisputed king of urban micromobility ... Brands strive to launch proposals and solutions capable of "connecting" today with their customers of tomorrow. And among the most active are several Italian firms, which play the card of the prestige of transalpine design. Fiat 500 Iride Fiat has launched the 500 Iride, an electric scooter inspired by the new Fiat 500e. With an unmistakable style, it is equipped with a 250 W motor with which it reaches 25 km / h, offers 30 km of autonomy and is fully recharged in about 4 hours. Its launch price is € 699. Electric scooter Lancia Ypsilon Within the group, Lancia already marketed the Ypsilon e-scooter, a simple, light, inexpensive (€ 299) urban MPV very oriented to the female public due to its pastel colors. Inspired by the classic saddles of the legendary firm, the impressive MV Agusta Rapido Serie Oro 500 mounts a rear electric motor with 500 W of power and 24 Nm of torque that can propel it up to 38 km / h for 50 km. It costs € 999. Ducati Air Pro III Ducati, meanwhile, has just launched the Air Pro III. For € 799 it offers 350 W of constant power (with peaks of 515) and a magnesium frame of only 17.5 kg capable of supporting loads of up to 100 kg. With LED headlight, NFC connectivity and card unlocking, it also reaches 50 km of autonomy. Noale ESR1 Another firm with a long motorcycling tradition like Aprilia also seeks its place in the category with the ESR1, the first personal mobility vehicle of the Noale brand. It promises 30 km on a single charge thanks to its 230 Wh capacity batteries. Its 350 W motor located in the front wheel hub propels it up to 25 km / h. Foldable at the base of the handlebar costs € 659. Lamborghini AL1 Style and sportiness is what another illustrious Italian sports car manufacturer offers: Lamborghini. The AL1, with a minimalist aesthetic, stands out for its lightness (13 kg) thanks to being made of magnesium. It mounts a 350 W motor located on the front wheel and its range is 30 km. With connection via iOS and Android through its own application it has a price of € 499. German brands Faced with the sophistication of the Italians, German manufacturers for their part propose more sober concepts. This is the case of the BMW E-Scooter. From the hand of the specialist Micro, it offers for € 850 a practical and manageable scooter of 150 W, 20 km / h of tip and 12 km of autonomy that weighs only 9 kg. The Husqvarna BLTZ, also a signature of the BMW Group, opts for square shapes and a peculiar handlebar that is divided into two uprights at the top, emulating an inverted fork. Its engine develops 500 W and can complete 40 km on a single charge. In the Volkswagen Group, the offer of personal mobility vehicles is covered by the offer of SEAT MÓ, which has two alternatives; the eKickscooter 25 (€ 449) and the eKickscooter 65 (€ 749), and the Audi e-scooter (€ 849). Link: https://www.lavanguardia.com/motor/actualidad/20211220/7936222/marcas-coches-motos-patinetes-electricos-nueva-movilidad-urbana.html

The economic resurgence would be creating inflationary pressure. How is acting in front of this panorama? When the world began to adapt to pandemic normality, while the confinements gave way and vaccines arrived, the long-awaited economic recovery was threatened by a historical crisis in energy prices and collisions in multiple sectors that threatens to move to 2022 . Energy moves the world and when the economy began to wake up from the lethargy of the coronavirus, high demand, especially in Asia, began to skyrocket the prices of gas and electricity, but also oil and coal. Added to a bad meteorological year for renewable generation, geopolitical tensions with Russia as the protagonist, the fall in investments in the energy sector during the viral paralysis and the rise in the price per ton of CO2 emitted in the European Union, the The world, and the EU in particular, is witnessing an energy crisis that has not been known since the 1970s. "These two issues are extremely important because both are creating inflationary pressure," Bruegel think tank analyst Simone Tagliapietra explained to EFE. This mismatch has been transferred to prices, increasing the cost of living in the EU to about 5% year-on-year at the end of 2021, a maximum since there are records. The director of the European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), Christian Zinglersen, convened in December the energy ministers of the EU countries that he does not expect energy prices to fall significantly at least until the month of April. Tagliapietra predicts that, in the short term, they will have to allocate more resources to "shield vulnerable consumers", which will weigh on taxation while in the long term the solution is to be deployed and future oscillations. But despite the energy shortage, which is expected to worsen with a cold winter, the European Commission predicts that the EU's GDP will advance by 5% in 2021, to continue growing strongly in 2022 (4.3%) and somewhat less in 2023 (2.5%). "However, this good growth rate is facing further difficulties. Bottlenecks and global supply shocks are weighing on activity in the EU, especially in the highly integrated manufacturing sector," the Commission warned in its autumn economic forecasts , published last November. BOTTLENECK Supply chain bottlenecks will linger into 2022 and threaten to become a drag on economic recovery, analysts anticipate. The Bank of Spain, for example, believes that it can subtract between 0.5 and 0.9 points from the growth of Spanish GDP. The rapid recovery of global demand after the first wave of coronavirus, bad weather in Taiwan or Texas that affected chip production and the blockage of the Suez Canal when the EverGrande ship ran aground are at the origin of the shortage. The explosion of orders triggered the price of containers for maritime transport and, together with the lack of personnel, made transport more expensive and difficult, on which 80% of world trade depends. What some experts have dubbed the "perfect storm" caused many European industries to deplete their reserves of wood, plastic, metals, medicine or other raw materials, forcing activity in certain sectors such as the automobile to slow down or paralyze. "If the virus mutates it will only worsen our problems in the supply chain," warns Tagliapietra. SEMICONDUCTORS The main problem for Europe is the shortage of semiconductors, essential to make the chips on which all electronic devices depend, from mobile phones, to car navigation systems, to video game consoles or industrial machinery. The situation has been a wake-up call for a European Union that has digitization as its primary objective, but represents only 9% of the global chip market and depends on Asia for its manufacture. As in other regions of the world, the European strategy to reverse the situation is to attract production to its territory and diversify supplies. The European Commission is committed to building a mega-factory for chips in the EU and will provide subsidiary governments with a task with which it hopes to double its production of chips so that by 2030 two out of ten in the world will be "made in Europe". INDUSTRIAL RELOCATION All this has reinforced the efforts of the European Union to try to embark on a relocation of sectors that range from chips or electric batteries to medicines, in a bid to gain strategic autonomy that will not be immediate since plans have yet to move from the strategies drawn up in Brussels to the real economy. "That is long-term resilience. The countries that can dominate these essential industries in the decarbonized economy will be more competitive", so "it is vital for Europe to develop production capacity in these technologies, also from a security point of view, since it will be less dependent, "says Tagliapietra. Link: https://www.portafolio.co/internacional/recuperacion-economica-de-2021-hizo-temblar-a-la-economia-mundial-559780

Scientists estimate that there are about 600 living specimens and believe that their species can still be saved The dark pigment around his eyes gives them a bovine look; hence, his colloquial name (Photo: Twitter) In 1997, about 600 living specimens of vaquitas were estimated on the planet. Currently, it is estimated that only ten of these animals are alive in the Gulf of California (Mexico), the only place where one of these animals at the highest risk of extinction can still be observed naturally. The fundamental cause of its extinction is none other than illegal fishing, an action that is slowly and progressively destroying the world's biodiversity. Fishing is a complex issue in the political, economic and social aspect since the Mexican government prohibits certain fishing gear such as gillnets in much of the Gulf of California itself, but it is impossible to supervise and enforce and comply with this rule. Many fishermen go out to sea daily with illegal nets, which causes these cetaceans hooked on them to die and their species to walk directly to extinction. One of the solutions to this risk is to stop this practice. The tiny vaquita porpoise is one of the most threatened species in the world. This chubby creature, just over a meter long, is the smallest of the cetaceans, a family that includes whales, dolphins and porpoises. It is endemic to the Gulf of California, Mexico and although no one knows for sure how many are currently alive, in 2018 there were less than 19 left (REUTERS) The dark pigment around his eyes gives them a bovine look; hence, his colloquial name. It is endemic to the Gulf of California, Mexico and while no one knows for sure how many are currently alive, in 2018 there were fewer than 19. Unless deaths can be stopped, vaquitas will surely be extinct before 2022. Shortly after scientists discovered the species in 1950, they realized that it was already in danger. Vaquitas were frequently sunk in driftnets destined for shrimp and totoabas, a fish whose swim bladder is a delicacy in China. In 1975, Mexico banned the fishing of totoabas. But even so, this task continues to be easier, more lucrative, and less risky than the drug trade itself, that is why the totoaba fishing continues; and, therefore, also the death of vaquitas due to their bycatch. Impoverished poachers, greedy cartels and corrupt officials continue to care far more about catching totoabas than about protecting vaquitas. The global and multifactorial fight against the extinction of species is a warning about the importance of comprehensively protecting little-known animals early in the face of emerging threats. Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/perrosygatos/2021/12/18/hay-un-animal-del-que-solo-quedan-diez-en-el-mundo/

Between January and November 2021, 25,901 premium units were marketed in the country, 9% less than that reported in the same period last year. In 2020 due to the health emergency, the sale of these units plummeted 32.4%. Buying a luxury car in Mexico, for those who can access one because they are units with a minimum value of half a million pesos, was a reason for fun and enthusiasm, but with the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, the trade of this type of units simply "reversed" the largest since the industry has been registered. Between January and November 2021, 25,901 premium units were marketed in the country, 9 percent less than that reported in the same period last year, the lowest volume reported by the sector since the National Institute of Statistics has data and Geography (Inegi). Prior to this, in 2020 due to the health emergency, the sale of these units plummeted 32.4 percent, its biggest drop since the economic crisis of 2009. “It is not the same as before, people went to any agency and there was an interesting stock that they compared between agencies and brands. Today it is not the same, the stock is already much smaller, "said Michel Vázquez, BMW San Antonio sales manager. This counts because the shortage of semiconductors, like the increase in inflation, limited the supply of cars and reduced the demand for them. "What also influences the result of higher-value automobiles is that there is a decrease in the debt and spending capacity of a good part of Mexican consumers," explained Guillermo Rosales, executive president of the Mexican Association of Dealers of Automotive (AMDA). Mercedes Benz is the second best-selling premium car brand in Mexico with a 26.8 percent share; Despite this, its sales volume between January and November of this year fell 1.3 percent compared to the same period in 2020. Sales of brands such as Infiniti also fell, with 18.4 percent; Porsche, 4.4 percent; Acura, 9.1 percent; and Lincoln, 5 percent, which were partially offset by a 10.4 percent increase in sales from the BMW Group. “In this industry the issue of financial volatility is very important, we have seen different behaviors in the general markets and this probable instability generates uncertainty. Another important factor is the issue of national security, which is relevant for our consumers, ”said Guillermo Ordóñez, marketing manager of Maserati, an Italian manufacturer of luxury sports cars. Only in November 2021, 1,723 luxury cars were sold in Mexico, almost 10 percent less than in previous October, in addition to being the worst month in the industry since May 2020, when agencies were barely opening after two months of closure by confinement. "The Mexican market is very sensitive to price, it demands and demands a lot to be able to have access to these vehicles and that many times punishes or demands that greater efforts be made with respect to other markets that have better wealth," said Gerardo San Román, director of the consulting firm Jato Dynamics for the Latin American region. Toyota Prius, the best-selling hybrid vehicle in the country, is in turn the largest share among luxury cars, representing 16 percent of the total segment market with 4,144 units; however, by volume sold it fell 8 percent. The second best-selling car is Toyota Camry with 2,770 units; It is followed by Mini Cooper with 2,599, Dodge Charger with 1,581 and Audi Q2 with 1,574. Of the total cars sold in Mexico, luxury units represent 2.8 percent of the total market in 2021, a lower percentage than in 2020 when it was 3.4 percent. Simplification From the perspective of San Román, from Jato Dynamics, the obstacles to the manufacture of luxury vehicles also led companies to simplify their production lines, which in the same way had an impact on the supply and with it their levels of commercialization. You are also seeing a simplification of the lines, for example, in many ways you begin to see that there are not so many versions or so many different engines or what we call the powertrain between different models or within the same model you find that they all come with the same power plant, so that greatly simplifies both the processes and also the offer that you are simplifying ”, he added. Rosales, from the automotive distributors, agreed on the above, who asserted that the brands in the segment were aligned with the trend on a world scale: to make the best use of available resources, thus allowing supply in other markets where they have a presence. On the other hand, for Vázquez, from BMW, companies can observe a greater sales potential in other markets compared to the Mexican, such as the United States, which could represent greater profitability, which leads them to prioritize other destinations to send their merchandise before to our country. He added that the waiting time for a new vehicle, which if it used to be weeks now is up to six months, is another factor that has affected the mood of consumers. Rosales considered that by 2022 the participation of this segment will be at levels similar to those of this year, since supply problems will continue at least in the first half, in addition to the fact that the purchasing power of consumers will slowly recover. Link: https://www.milenio.com/negocios/autos-de-lujo-ruedan-al-peor-ano-de-su-historia

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Buenos Aires, Argentina. PHOTO: Pixabay The National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) of Argentina reported this Thursday that the GDP of that country grew 11.9% in the third quarter when compared to the same period of the previous year, with which the Argentine economy accumulates an increase of 10.3% so far in 2021. The Indec explained that "within demand, what grew the most compared to the third quarter of the previous year was gross fixed capital formation (21.2%), followed by exports (18.8%)". (See more international news). By activity, the most prominent were other community, social and personal services activities with 81% and hotels and restaurants with 59.8%. Recommended: Argentina's inflation reached 51.2% in November Only one activity reported annual decrease. This was agriculture, which decreased 0.05% in the third quarter of the year when compared to the same period in 2020. On the other hand, the Indec said that the behavior of Argentine GDP in the third quarter is 4.1% higher than the second quarter. In the quarterly behavior, the sectors of “exports increased 7.3%; public consumption, 3.4%; and private consumption, 2.8%. The exception was gross fixed capital formation, which fell 1.2%, ”said the entity. Link: https://www.valoraanalitik.com/2021/12/16/economia-argentina-crecio-119-en-tercer-trimestre/

Not dogs, not cats, not fish, not turtles, not rabbits. Associations and veterinarians reveal the saddest cases they have faced after someone realized that caring for a fish was much more complex than putting it in a vase Two boys observe the dogs for sale in a store in 1957. Fortunately, the picture of caged animals and for sale is gradually disappearing from the cities. In the first chapter of Mare of Easttown, the character played by Kate Winslet goes into a pet shop to buy a terrarium for her turtle, the cheapest one, because it is for a four-year-old who does not know how to take care of it and the animal leaves to die soon, she sums up undaunted. That sequence is painfully real. According to Laura Alberdi, from the Animalandia store, the type of buyer who purchases an animal at Christmas usually does so to please the whim of a child and does not even consider that he is buying a living being. “Many children want a puppy, but since their parents know the responsibility that implies, they replace it with a turtle or a fish, hiding in that this will make them aware of what it means to have an animal and will make them more responsible. And mistakenly believing that smaller animals imply less care ", he explains. According to Alberdi, they ask for a "little turtle", ignoring that this water turtle is small because it is a baby, but when it is an adult it may weigh more than a kilo, it will be the size of a sheet of paper and, like any exotic animal, it will require a lot of care and a suitable habitat that has nothing to do with the usual kidney-shaped plastic pool ("an aberration," says Alberdi). Actually, that turtle that parents consider an ideal substitute for a dog or cat is one of the least suitable animals for children. "Many reptiles are carriers of Salmonella even when they are healthy, so it is advisable to take extreme hygiene every time they are handled and not allow small children to do so without being supervised by an adult", warns Inés Díaz, responsible for the service of internal medicine and exotic surgery at the Nacho Menes Veterinary Hospital. The usual thing is that when these turtles grow and become difficult to handle, they end up abandoned in parks where they die because they do not adapt to life in the wild or they reproduce until they become invasive species. "Everything is abandoned," explains Eva Rodríguez, from the Adoptastur animal shelter. "Rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles and even fish." The reason, in most cases, is irresponsible buying. “A few months ago a girl came who as a child had had five turtles, one for each member of the Backstreet Boys, all have died prematurely due to poor care and now she wanted to give her daughter turtles, although she still did not know anything about their handling . Fortunately we managed to dissuade her, especially because the girl was a fan of BTS and there are seven of them, ”Alberdi laments. No, a fish is not a good gift for a child. Their care is more complex than it is believed. Pop culture has hurt animals. Paradoxically, nothing has been more harmful to fish than Finding Nemo. That after crying with a movie about a clownfish desperate to get out of an aquarium and return to the sea with his family, a child wants to buy a clownfish to put in an aquarium is like finishing seeing Bambi and wanting a hunting shotgun. But it is common, Alberdi corroborates. “A few days ago a disappointed father visited us because the clown fish that he had bought for his son over the Internet (be careful, online!) Had died when he got home. It took us little time to find out why: he had thrown it into a freshwater tank. He had not noticed that sharks swim next to Nemo, he had only clicked and in a few hours that unfortunate animal was in his house, like a watch or a mobile phone. " An exceptional event, because “the most common thing is that when you explain to the parents the price and maintenance of a salty aquarium they forget about Nemo and convince the child to settle for a fresh and cold water carp. Another mistake, since goldfis require a minimum of 40 liters of water per specimen, they can measure more than 30 centimeters and live for more than ten years ”. Those carp that now suffer the condemnation of leading a miserable life were originally destined for the ponds that surround the royal gardens in China. Does that mean we can't have a goldfish if we don't have a real garden? “Sure we can. But you have to think that they require aquariums of hundreds of liters and a lot of dedication. Having one of those majestic fish in a tiny ball fish tank, without space and without adequate oxygenation is animal abuse. Aquarium hobby is a fascinating and very satisfying activity, but it requires patience and money, something that a child does not usually have ”. A turtle living in one of those po[CENSORED]r kidney-shaped plastic turtles with a palm tree for decoration? "An aberration", according to experts. There is still no data on the abandonments of 2021 - the studies are the product of the crossing of figures from various associations and protectors and are not expected until March - but Sergio García Torres - general director of Animal Rights, a part of the Ministry of Social Rights - he hopes that “according to the first estimates, the data will be similar to those of 2020: some 300,000 abandoned animals in Spain. At the beginning of the confinement, adoptions increased, but later dropouts also ”. One difference, according to García Torres, is the moment of abandonment: “Before it was seasonal, often before summer, but now it is spread throughout the year, perhaps due to the oculomic crisis. That is why it is so important to raise awareness that if you are going to take an animal home, you have to count on their expenses ”. As Christmas approaches, Animalandia's phone does not stop ringing. “This business has been a pet shop for more than three decades and was a benchmark. Here there have been tigers, crocodiles, monkeys and snakes of all sizes, the nineties were nonsense. When we took over the premises in 2012 we removed the cages and encouraged adoption. We try to keep the sale of fish explaining their care well, but in the end we stopped selling them after getting tired of fighting with parents who just want their son to stop giving them the tabarra ”. Another big problem with pets is that they sometimes come to homes where they are not wanted by those who are going to take care of them. “A few days ago a desperate woman called us because she had given her an axolotl [a species of salamander typical of Mexico that is in danger of extinction] and she had no idea of its maintenance. Normal, it is a very delicate animal. That woman did not want an axolotl, but her son did, and a relative had given it to her without asking her. Now fifteen years await him caring for a living being condemned to captivity because his rosy color and his apparent smile make him sadly instagrammable ”. The axolotl, a kind of salamander, is such a beautiful and 'instagrammable' animal as it is complex to care for. Another victim of its own beauty is the Siamese fighter, the Betta fish, which has become a decorative animal due to the false belief that it can live in a glass. “It is a typical fish found in rice fields, it does not need a deep aquarium because it breathes on the surface, but it does need tens of liters and a heater because it is a fish with warm water, caves and abundant vegetation. Those interested are always surprised when we explain it to them because they have seen it in a vase in a decoration magazine and have not investigated further. We can spend a week looking for comparisons of robotic vacuum cleaners, but not spend a couple of hours knowing the conditions that an animal requires to live ”, Alberdi complains. "There is a great lack of information on the handling and basic care of animals, and this is what generates 90% of their diseases," says Inés Díaz. "It is essential that before taking an animal home you go to a specialist veterinarian, to learn about its diet, environment and basic management." Although fish and turtles are usually one of the animals most in demand for their apparent simplicity, there is always news. "This week they asked us for butterflies," Alberdi is surprised. “We thought it was a joke, but apparently now they are bought to give color to the celebrations. We have read a little on the subject and their sellers justify themselves saying that their upbringing is ethical, something that seems like an oxymoron, but even if it was, what happens when they are released? Do they adapt to any habitat? It seems that even celebrating our happiness cannot be dissociated from mistreating an animal. “The jellyfish are also becoming fashionable as a decorative element, that is, living beings of adornment, it is crazy. What will happen when people get tired of them and throw them into the sea? ”Adds Alberdi. It should not be forgotten that the Argentine parrots that Madrid now intends to shoot were the first adorable pets. Or that at some point it seemed like a good idea to have at home Vietnamese raccoons or pigs that have now become pests. Overview of a pet shop with cats and dogs for sale in 2012. Despite the news, the stars of Christmas are still cats and dogs. They are also the most neglected animals, especially for the same reason: lack of information. Now it is the turn of the Belgian Malinois and especially the Border Collies, Eva Rodríguez explains, “because of the false belief that it is the most intelligent dog when it is really a dog with a great capacity to learn commands, but also obsessive and with little emotional stability, little suitable for beginners. It is a wonderful dog, but ideal for someone who knows the breed and can give it the balance it needs. " A few months ago Amarok Canine Education made a call on social networks to put an end to the phenomenon of "families with young children, living in a city and with little free time, choosing a tireless cattle driver as their first dog." The situation is getting so out of hand that shelters are filling up with them and their crosses, confirms Eva Rodríguez. “Before taking any animal home, it is important to check if the family and the animal are compatible with character or lifestyle. It has to be a considered decision, because it is going to influence everyone's life, that's why the protectors do questionnaires and interviews that may seem excessive, but they are focused on looking after the animal ”. Watching over animals is the essence of the new Law on the Protection and Rights of Animals that the Government intends to carry out and includes obligations such as taking a training course before having a dog. “It seems that it will be free, online and simple, however it has caused a stir, although it is still something logical and perhaps it will help to avoid unpleasant surprises such as discovering that the puppies are going to chew your furniture or piss on the parquet and that they get sick and there is no social security, but there is a veterinary VAT of 21% ”, Eva Rodríguez emphasizes. “A few days ago they had to operate on a fifteen-year-old dog that we are in charge of after her owner dies, a small operation on one eye exceeded a thousand euros. It's a setback that doesn't have to happen, but if it happens you have to face it and that's the kind of thing you have to think about before taking a living being home ”. Apart from the complexity of their care, experts also remember that animals get sick and veterinary consultations can be expensive. It is important to know this before bringing an animal home. When asked which animals are suitable for children now that Christmas is going to cause too many to end up in the letter to the Three Wise Men, Laura Alberdi's answer is blunt: “None. If an animal enters a house it is because adults love it and are committed to taking care of it, from experience we know that the most probable thing is that the child who today desperately wants a fish in two months will not remember him ”. Inés Díaz agrees: “Giving animals is not a good idea. Making a child responsible for an animal, and even more so if it is exotic, is like making a child responsible for having a barbecue in the mountains or driving a car ”. "Neither for children nor for adults," adds Eva Rodríguez. "In fact, more and more protectors close their adoptions during Christmas so as not to promote the idea that an animal is a gift." “It is wonderful that children are interested in animals and the logical thing is to encourage it, for example by teaching them more about them. Today it is easy to access quality documentaries ”, proposes Laura Alberdi. “If a child becomes obsessed with Nemo, what we can do is make him know his habits. The clownfish is fascinating, hermaphroditic and an incredible father, but he will never show you that in a glass box ”. Link: https://elpais.com/icon/actualidad/2021-12-16/cual-es-el-animal-ideal-para-regalar-a-un-nino-esta-navidad-ninguno.html

Harley Davidson engineers have created Arrow, a new modular platform for mid-size electric motorcycles that features a structural battery, and will lead to cheaper models than the current Livewire One. The Harley-Davidson Livewire, the first electric motorcycle of the American company that later became the Livewire One already under the new sub-brand, dedicated only to this technology, gave an idea of what the manufacturer could achieve in the high range. The new Arrow platform has been developed in-house to generate medium-weight electric motorcycles from it. It promises to lower production costs while also reducing the final sale price. The main difference of the Harley-Davidson LiveWire Arrow platform from the rest of the platforms designed for electric motorcycles by the Harley engineering team is that the battery is no longer part of the frame, but instead becomes the frame itself. In reality, what the brand has done is to make the battery become a structural component of the motorcycle to which you simply bolt the head tube, the engine, the power electronics, the rear swingarm and the rest of the components. The new LiveWire (Harley-Davidson) Arrow platform electric motorcycle battery becomes the frame. The result is a modular platform that can be used to create several different motorcycle models. The battery pack will consist of 21700 format lithium-ion cylindrical cells (21mm in diameter and 70 in length) that will be produced in various voltages and capacities. The first model to be based on this platform would be an electric motorcycle with the S2 designation and the name "Del Mar" that would seek its potential customers among the youngest riders, an age range that Harley-Davidson does not reach with its current models. This second Harley-Davidson electric motorcycle, the S2 Del Mar, should become a more affordable model than the current Livewire One, which currently, in Spain, has a starting price of 33,700 euros. In the Livewire S2 del Mar the technical specifications and performance will be reduced compared to those of its older sister, which has an engine of more than 100 HP capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 3 seconds. This reduction in power coupled with the use of the modular platform, which offers much lower production costs, could lead to a series of commercially very competitive electric motorcycles. The S2 Del Mar will be the electric motorcycle to inaugurate Harley-Davidson's new Arrow modular platform. With this strategy, Harley-Davidson could compete with manufacturers and established in the market such as Zero Motorcycles or Energica, which are expanding their offer both in the European and American markets. Link: https://www.hibridosyelectricos.com/articulo/motocicletas-electricas/bateria-estructural-clave-nueva-plataforma-motos-electricas-harley-davidson/20211216114240052419.html

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