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This grape distillate has been produced in Peru since the time of the viceroyalty, it has a national day and is the basis for one of the most recognized cocktails worldwide, the pisco sour. If there is a spirit drink that is in the heart of every Peruvian, this is undoubtedly the pisco. Admired and awarded around the world for its exquisite flavor and aroma, pisco contains a lot of history and tradition; the aroma of the pisco is the perfume of Peru and its flavor, the Peruvian pride in each sip. Considered the flagship drink of Peru, it is usually present at every celebration, social gathering or accompanying a dish on the table. Such is its ties to local society that it even has its own annual celebration: every fourth Sunday in July the country celebrates National Pisco Day. Even on this day thousands of liters of the drink flow from the fountain in the Plaza de Armas in Lima for the enjoyment of all those present. 1. Recognized as Cultural Patrimony of the Nation The origin of this emblematic drink is found in the province with which it shares its name —Pisco, city of Ica, in southern Peru— where the eight types of pisco grapes are harvested (Quebranta, Negra Criolla, Mollar, Italia, Muscatel, Albilla, Torontel and Uvina), distinguished by their unmistakable fragrances. The very term pisco dates back to pre-Inca times, when a caste of potters called piskos existed in the territory of the current Ica region, which was dedicated to the manufacture of conical-shaped vessels used to store and transport liquids. During the viceroyalty, these utensils were used to preserve the grape distillate. In 1988, pisco was recognized as Cultural Heritage of the Nation after carrying out a study on the Peruvian roots of this distillate that date back to the 16th century. 2. It is only produced in Peru In the process of elaboration of the pisco, no other ingredient is involved in addition to the fresh juice, which allows the purity of the drink to be preserved at its highest degree. Although its consumption dates back to when the Spanish brought the vine, in recent years its Peruvian origin has been claimed, with the designation of origin, in order to standardize its production. A group of engineers, agronomists and geologists carried out an investigation in which they demonstrated that pisco can only be produced in Peru; since it has rocks, sediments, relief and perfect soil for the birth of this distillate. Currently, the pisco industry has more than 800 producers; who, for the most part, maintain until today the ancestral methods for the elaboration process in various geographical areas of the country, such as Ica, Arequipa, Lima, Moquegua and Tacna. 3. There are three types of pisco Pisco grapes are classified into two large groups, the non-aromatic ones —quebranta, mollar, negra criolla and uvina—, and the aromatic ones —italia, muscatel, torontel and albilla—. With them you can produce three types of pisco: Pure pisco, obtained exclusively from a single variety of pisco grape. Mosto verde pisco is a distillation of musts whose fermentation has been interrupted; the tradition is carried out 3 or 4 days after the start of fermentation and at a temperature between 5° and 6° baumé. Pisco acholado, obtained from the mixture of two or more varieties of pisco grapes and can be made by pressing the grapes together, joining fermented musts before distillation, or doing controlled tests of pure piscos until reaching the ideal "cut". The unique flavor of Pisco Sour Its mixture of intense flavors, its showy appearance and its strong aroma have made this delicious cocktail a tourist symbol of Peru and a product that can be exported to the world. This highly fresh cocktail was created in Lima in the 1920s by Víctor Morris, owner of the 'Morris' bar, who first prepared this drink in the absence of a bourbon to make a whiskey sour. Link: https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/94110_tres_curiosidades_sobre_el_pisco_la_bebida_nacional_de_peru

Miami Marlins' Avisail Garcia hits a single in the ninth inning against the Atlanta Braves, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)(John Bazemore / Associated Press) ATLANTA — Garrett Cooper responded with a two-run double with two out in the ninth inning, capping a blistering five-run run by the Miami Marlins to beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Thursday night to avoid a sweep. in the series. The game was delayed three hours due to rain. Kyle Wright and four relievers shut Miami out until the ninth, but the Marlins overturned a 4-0 deficit against Braves closer A.J. minter. Yuli Gurriel, Avisail Garcia and Jazz Chisholm drove in runs with RBI singles to get Minter (1-3) off the mound, who finished just two of the seven batters he faced. Jesse Chavez relieved with two running backs in circulation, and Cooper introduced them home with the double to center. AJ Puk (2-0) claimed the win. Dylan Floro pitched a perfect ninth for his first save. For the Marlins, Venezuelans Luis Arráez 4-2, one scored; and Avisail Garcia 1-1 with an RBI. The Dominicans Ulises De La Cruz 5-0; Jesus Sanchez 3-1; and Jean Segura 4-2, one scored. The Cuban Yuli Gurriel 4-1, one scored and one remolded. For the Braves, Venezuelan Ronald Acuña Jr. 3-0, an RBI. Puerto Rican Eddie Rosario 4-2, one scored. Link: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/noticias/story/2023-04-27/marlins-remontan-en-la-9va-vencen-5-4-a-bravos

London.- Despite the "headwinds" suffered by Latin America as a result of inflation, high interest rates and global economic weakness, the region is heading towards a "cyclical rebound" at the end of the year that will last until 2024 , according to the Intelligence Unit of the British group The Economist. Analysts anticipated that in the coming months inflation will begin to moderate and the Latin American centrals will cut rates, although the region's joint Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow "only" 1.3% in 2023. During a virtual conference, The Economist experts anticipated that Brazil, Chile and Peru will lower their interest rates in the second half of this year, followed by Colombia and Mexico next year. “This will be the seed of a cyclical upturn in the economy that will extend to 2024,” said Robert Wood, principal economist at the Intelligence Unit for Latin America and the Caribbean. All in all, "without progress in terms of reforms that boosted productivity, we do not expect a stellar year either," stressed the analyst, who anticipates growth of between 2% and 2.5% in 2024. The decisions made by the central banks of large countries such as Brazil and Mexico will mark the mood of investors, hardly Wood, who stressed at the same time that countries such as Costa Rica and Uruguay have already led the way with rate cuts. The Economist Intelligence Unit highlighted at the same time that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Latin America rebounded in 2022 to its highest level in a decade. Investments that were delayed by the covid-19 pandemic, along with the high price of raw materials, have contributed to that "boom," said analyst Erica Fraga. As a third determining factor for this increase in investment, Fraga pointed to the tendency for US firms to bet on closer production points, given the geopolitical tensions in the Pacific and global problems in supply chains. "This has been particularly evident in Mexico, due to its proximity to the United States, but we believe that other countries in the region can benefit or be affected," added the expert. The diversification of some Latin American economies with respect to raw materials has also been "positive" for the regional economy, he stressed. EFE Link: https://elmercurio.com.ec/2023/04/27/la-economia-de-latinoamerica-vivira-un-repunte-ciclico/

We are not the only animals that suffer from anxiety. From lizards to song sparrows, adverse events can have lasting effects on species. The sound of airplanes can be traumatic to the long-tailed lizard, which has a small range in southeastern Colorado. Many of us react to stressful situations by drinking too much coffee, sleeping too much (or not enough), or overeating (to meet the deadline for this story, for example, I ate yogurt, four cookies, and a ton of grapes). It turns out that various wild animals also experience physical reactions to stress. The main challenges facing wild animals are whether they will find enough food or discover themselves in another's food. But sometimes, it is the people who cause the traumas. For example, a new study shows that the rare Colorado lizard comes in response to noise. Part of their habitat includes the military base of Fort Carson (United States), where low-flying planes produce noises louder than those they naturally experience. After observing some of the wild reptiles and taking blood samples, the scientists found that during flybys, the lizards released more cortisol, the stress hormone, moved less and ate more. According to the authors, it will probably compensate for the energy lost during stress. Here are other ways animals react to difficult situations. trouble sleeping Sleep is key for all mammals, and not getting enough sleep can be detrimental. "Lack of sleep, a form of stress, can cause increased food intake in both humans and some non-human animals," says Barrett Klein, an entom at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse who also studies the biology of sleep. . In laboratory studies, fruit flies undergoing social isolation slept less during and ate more, and sleep-deprived mice ate more during their recovery. Some butterflies that do not get enough rest eat poorly and lay their eggs on the wrong plants. If some species of bees don't get enough sleep, they'll perform their wiggle dances, the beekeeping equivalent of GPS, "with a less precise direction component," Klein says by email, giving his viewers less useful information about where to find food. pass on the trauma Scott Heppell, a fish ecologist at Oregon State University, is hesitant to say that other animals will react to stress like we do. "That's too anthropomorphic for me," Heppell says by email. "But I could say that other animals have somewhat analogous responses," for example, when stressful events experienced by parents "may affect the performance of their offspring." In humans, that concept is called generational trauma. Small freshwater fish called sticklebacks seem to transmit the trauma to their young, although the effects are different between males and females. In research published in the Journal of Animal Ecology, scientists showed that sons of stickleback fathers who had been exposed to predators were at greater risk, but daughters were not affected by trauma. Mothers exposed to predators had anxious pups of both sexes, but why is still unknown. The danger of predators The mere presence of predators can make animals nervous. For example, the song sparrow, the object of study by Liana Zanette, a po[CENSORED]tion ecologist at the Western University of Ontario (Canada). In a 2022 study, Zanette trained wild song sparrows in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, British Columbia, where they have few predators. During the survey, put up barriers to make sure nothing happens to the birds. For 18 weeks, Zanette's team played intermittent recordings in which half the birds in the study listened to friendly animals, such as Canada geese. no harm, only birds. The other half of the birds listened to recordings of ravens and crows, which eat the eggs and chicks of sparrows. The results showed that fear of ghost predators caused these birds to have 53% fewer offspring than those that did not listen to the fear soundtrack. "The parents get very nervous when they think predators are around," Zanette explains, so instead of spending their time incubating the eggs or feeding the chicks, they run away from the nest. All of this may sound wrong, but evolutionarily the response of birds is correct. Surviving and having fewer pups is better than dying and having none, Zanette says. That predator-induced fear can also cause lasting changes similar to post-traumatic stress disorder, he says. In a 2019 study, Zanette found that blackcap chickadees exposed to predators had elevated brain activity and heightened sensitivity to danger for at least seven days afterward. Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.es/animales/2023/04/estres-animales-salvajes-solucion

When the renewal of the KTM 390 Duke arrived in 2017, the changes occurred on the aesthetic and electronic side. The chassis remained unchanged, despite the fact that the new design made it look more attractive and the engine architecture did not receive any modifications either. Yes, it's true, with a larger radiator, a notable improvement in the injection and the incorporation of the electronic accelerator, full LED lighting, a design in line with the beasts of the brand, and an electronic package worthy of another segment, the Duke The second generation 390 marked a major leap from the first. In the international media they are talking about a Duke 2024, but although this motorcycle is expected to reach the first dealers at the beginning of next year, the truth is that we will see the production model this year, and It seems that we are not that far from that happening, since the images that were leaked could well represent a final version. Yes, camouflaged mules have been seen circulating. Yes, major changes have been noted. But it is the first time that such a photo has been filtered. And with this photo of a motorcycle that hides nothing, a lot of new things come to light that can be seen in this blue and orange unit that reminds us of the combination of the 990 Adventure with the fenders that stood out so much. Of all that is obvious, beyond the aesthetic, is the presence of a completely new frame, subframe, rear swingarm and mono-shock. The main frame has a lot to do with the design that the 790-890 have adopted, although in this case the engine does not seem to be a structural part of it, and the arrangement and anchorage of the rear monoshock with respect to the chassis and displaced on the right side of the motorcycle. On the front bars you can see the red WP Apex compression adjust knob. And the second detail, with the same level of importance, is that you can see changes in the engine, starting with the clutch cover, a new arrangement of the oil filter, the engine oil level viewer, the filler cap and the coolant reservoir. At least they have redesigned an important part of the engine, we will see what real novelties this new 390 Duke comes with, which also has a different exhaust routing on the right side as well. Other firsts for the bike include a new front brake disc mounted directly on the outside of the acoustic rim with a four-piston radial mount caliper that appears to still be supplied by ByBre. From the design you can see a new fuel tank with some plastic wraps that go well forward, change a lot of muscle to the silhouette of the bike and flanking a radiator that seems to be of good size. Also a new front optics, which cannot be seen from the front but it is noticeable that its format changes, while some parts that surround it seem to be missing. And finally there are changes in the instrumentation and in the pineapples of the commands of lights, starting, turns, etc. All that can be seen in just one photo is that the changes for the new Duke give us the hint that it is a generation change in the model, much deeper than the one mentioned above. And KTM has plenty of room to increase the performance of this mechanic without going over the limit of the A2, so you can expect a lot from this new Duke. Interesting, because it will not come alone, since its cousin the Husqvarna 401 -Vit and Svart- also began to show itself. Link: https://motoblog.com/una-moto-completamente-nueva-la-duke-390-2024-se-deja-ver-antes-de-su-lanzamiento/

Barbershops around the world are characterized by displaying the famous tricolor post on their facades. We tell you what its true meaning is Curiosities: what is the meaning of the tricolor post that is placed in many barbershops and hairdressers? (Photo: Diffusion) Barbershops have become a true phenomenon in our society. It is one of the most common businesses that we can see when walking through the streets and, in addition, it is one of the places preferred by men to improve their image. There are all types and prices, so it is a matter of looking for one that fits our requirements. However, they all have one thing in common: the famous tricolor post that identifies them. In the following lines we tell you his story. Curiosities: what is the meaning of the tricolor post that is placed in many barbershops and hairdressers? Based on the information collected by El Confidencial, this publication is the symbol that lets you know that you are in a barbershop and not in another type of business dedicated to personal aesthetics. It is probably like his personal stamp. However, have you ever wondered what its origin and its true meaning are? Next, we have that and more. According to the History Channel, this post has a very rich historical value. It all began in the 12th century, when the barbers of that time had the job of not only taking care of their clients' hair and beards, they also made bloodletting. That is to say, imitating what the clerics were already doing, the barbers of that time opened a vein with the aim of draining the blood. According to the studies carried out on this subject, their goal was to cope and counteract different pains and diseases such as the plague. Another little-known facet of barbers is that they also acted as surgeons. In 1163, it was Pope Alexander III who gave the order that the task of performing bloodletting should belong exclusively to the barbers. The doctors took this news in the best way. What's more, they have great confidence in the ability of barbers in this type of intervention, so they decide to give them the responsibility of performing simple tasks such as removing bones or teeth. Then, because it is a job that was obtained by various services, these posts of different colors began to be used, which meant the following: Red: represented the indentations White: represented tourniquets and wound bandages Blue: the veins of a person or nod to the American flag What functions should a barber fulfill on a day-to-day basis? .Cut, wash, dye, and style. Shave and trim the beard and mustache. .Application of hair products and treatments. -Place wigs and toupees, according to the taste of the client. -Give appointments and organize appointments. -Communicate new services and offers to customers. -Charge services, with different payment methods. -Manage technological tools for the collection of services. What basic tools should a barber have? -Scissors -cutting scissors -Thinning scissors -sculpting scissors -Cutting machines -Clipper -Trimmer or Patillera -Brushes -Combs -Hand dryer Link: https://elcomercio.pe/respuestas/curiosidades-cual-es-el-significado-del-poste-tricolor-que-se-coloca-en-muchas-barberias-y-peluquerias-historias-ec-revtli-noticia/

De'Aaron Fox (5) of the Sacramento Kings during Game 4 of the series against the Golden State Warriors, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)(Jeff Chiu / Associated Press) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If De'Aaron Fox could decide whether to play through a broken index finger on his shooting hand, there would be no question. "Right now there is no question," the player said Tuesday. "I'll play". While the Sacramento Kings continue to list Fox as a doubt for Wednesday's first-round series game against the Golden State Warriors, all indications are that the star point guard will try to play in the series that's tied 2-2. Fox participated in non-contact training with a splint on his left index finger and then spent significant time practicing his shots getting ready to play with the splint in a game. The point guard assures that he had no problems dribbling and passing the ball, the only question is whether he could deal with the pain and throw the ball. He said he feels fine after the swelling in his finger has gone down the past day and he can handle the pain. “At the end of the day I'm fine”, conditional. “I can shoot the ball. At this point in the season everyone has something, so you go out and play. I am not worried". Coach Mike Brown said the final decision will be made jointly on Wednesday by Fox, the coaches and the medical staff. But Brown said it wasn't premature to say he "believes" Fox will play. Fox was injured driving to the basket midway through the fourth quarter. He stayed in the game after the injury and even hit a key 3-pointer in the closing minutes, but Sacramento lost 126-125. NEWS Link: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/noticias/story/2023-04-25/fox-determinado-a-jugar-el-miercoles-a-pesar-de-fractura

The sinking has set off the alarms and the risk of public intervention reappears The US bank First Republic Bank acknowledged on Monday that it was against the ropes in the March banking crisis due to a deposit flight and is once again in the eye of the hurricane. This Tuesday it has lost practically half of its value on the stock market, already very depressed due to the collapse suffered since February. The shares have fallen 49% in the session after the presentation of the entity's quarterly results. The collapse has set off alarm bells from the financial authorities and the risk of public intervention reappears when the banking storm seemed contained. First Republic CEO Mike Roffler turned his back on analysts and refused to answer analyst questions Monday after presenting the results. In the figures published, the bank recognized that in a single quarter, customers withdrew 58% of deposits, 102,000 million dollars (about 92,000 million euros) of the 176,400 million dollars they had in the entity in December 2022. . Roffler announced that the San Francisco-based bank has launched an adjustment plan that will entail the dismissal of 20% to 25% of the workforce of some 7,200 employees and cuts in the remuneration of its managers. He also said that he would reduce the size of his balance sheet and opened the door to some strategic operation such as the sale of assets or a capital increase. Roffler's words have not convinced investors. After knowing the accounts, the shares of First Republic have once again collapsed on the stock market. What happened on Monday in the hours after the formal closing of the session has been confirmed this Tuesday with the open market. The price had already sunk 89% since the beginning of February. Now it falls 93% so far this year. The bank's new stock market crash may revive the banking crisis that seemed contained and lead to an emergency solution and even the intervention of the bank by the authorities. Bad news about the financial state of the entity can accelerate the flight of deposits, leaving it without options for survival. The bank was contaminated by the fall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank. First Republic is the bank that most resembled SVB. He admits he suffered an “unprecedented” deposit leak. It contained the crisis thanks to the fact that the large US entities, led by JP Morgan, rescued it with 30,000 million dollars in deposits, with which it ended the quarter with 104,474 million. It also had to look for other ways to reinforce liquidity, including appealing to the Federal Reserve. The bank ensures that deposit activity began to stabilize from the week of March 27, 2023, and has remained stable until Friday, April 21, 2023. “Total deposits amounted to $102.7 billion as of March 21. April 2023, only 1.7% less than on March 31, 2023”, it indicates. It also acknowledges that its cash position has risen from $34 billion in mid-March to $10 billion today. First Republic's benefits fell 33% in the first quarter, to 269 million dollars, according to the accounts published this Monday at the close of the market by the entity. His income was also reduced. Link: https://elpais.com/economia/2023-04-25/first-republic-se-desploma-un-49-tras-confesar-una-gran-fuga-de-depositos.html

There is scientific evidence that supports the theory that animals can predict earthquakes. ( Unsplash ) It has long been suggested that animals behave differently than usual shortly before an earthquake. Read: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake is recorded on Puná Island, epicenter of the last earthquake in Ecuador According to anecdotes, some wild animals leave their sleeping places before strong earthquakes strike, and pets, such as dogs, become particularly restless. The oldest known reference to unusual animal behavior before a significant earthquake is from Greece in 373 BC, when an earthquake destroyed the city of Helix. Rats, weasels and snakes are said to have left the area and made their way to safety several days earlier. It may interest you: Earthquake in Balao: Why does the earth shake so much in this area? So, can animals predict earthquakes? There is scientific evidence that supports this idea. Just like seismic machines, animals are equipped to sense small pre-tremors that travel through the Earth seconds before the most powerful seismic waves are triggered. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the abnormal behavior of animals in the seconds preceding an earthquake is explained by the difference between two seismic waveforms. Primary, or P, waves are the first emitted by an earthquake, traveling several kilometers per second from the epicenter. These are most noticeable to animals, the USGS says. The P waves are followed by stronger secondary waves or S waves, which shake the ground in an undulating motion. Read: Ecuador earthquake: How to activate Google's Android alert system? “Very few humans notice the smaller P wave that travels faster from the earthquake source and arrives before the larger S wave,” the USGS statement states. "But many animals with keener senses can feel the P wave seconds before the S wave arrives." Also read: Guayaquil: a geological fault that crosses a hill on Mount Sinai and endangers 1,500 houses Chips to detect animal behavior One of the most important investigations into how animals could predict disasters was carried out five years ago by a team led by Martin Wikelski of the Max Planck Institute for Animal Behavior in Germany. The study consisted of recording the movement patterns of different animals (cows, sheep and dogs), a process known as biologging, on a farm in the earthquake-prone Marche region of central Italy. Each animal was fitted with chip collars, which sent movement data to a central computer every few minutes between October 2016 and April 2017. During this period, official statistics recorded more than 18,000 earthquakes in the region, ranging from small tremors of magnitude 0.4 to a dozen earthquakes of magnitude 4 or greater, including the devastating magnitude 6.6 Norcia earthquake. Is there a risk of a major earthquake occurring in Ecuador due to the leakage of tectonic fluid in the Pacific? This is what the Geophysicist says The researchers found evidence that farm animals began to change their behavior up to 20 hours before an earthquake. Whenever the monitored farm animals were collectively 50% more active for more than 45 minutes at a time, the researchers predicted an earthquake with a magnitude greater than 4.0. Seven of the eight strong earthquakes were correctly predicted in this way. Link: https://www.ecuavisa.com/tendencias/curiosidades/pueden-los-animales-predecir-los-terremotos-BA5002535

There are motorcycles that it is better to wait for the right moment to test them. It is not easy to organize all the logistics to do a test where you want, much less in a context in which it is very difficult to coordinate the times and match everything in the same week. We should have tested these Kawasaki KLR 650 in October-November of last year, in the Atlantic region of our Patagonia, but circumstances made us come down from that trip and do a test like this just because, it did not seem like the right thing for such a motorcycle. iconic and important for our market. We even organized a test ride in Pilar for our community, with a large turnout, something that was surprising considering that Argentina was playing that day against Mexico for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, in a match that took on major relevance for the world champion team. that at that moment he had put himself against the ropes. On a hot day, more than 40 people managed to test the KLR 650 on an interesting mixed circuit that we had set up for them and with the possibility of full throttle on dirt, something that doesn't always happen. Beginning in 2023, La Ruta de la Mula was seen coming, and with this competition the ideal conditions to do a complete test of a motorcycle. Several names were in the dance, including these KLR 650 that we finally ended up taking. And we return to stop at the complexity of logistics and making everything coincide in the same week, and for this reason you always have to open several fronts, which sometimes do not assure you anything either. Finally Kawasaki granted us these two units and we were able to sleep a little more peacefully. The rest of the links were complete. In addition, riding these Kawasaki motorcycles also had the advantage of relieving us of the task of changing tires with such a tight schedule. Although we may have added a little more to the off-road capabilities of the motorcycle, it is interesting to try it as it leaves the factory, and in this way to understand a little better characteristics are the claims of the green brand towards this war tank that It is about to celebrate 40 years of life among all its iterations. And it is very clear. Kawasaki offers a bike that is ready to go on the road, but at the same time a blank cloth for accessorization. In other words, for immediate adventure the KLR 650 probably doesn't need anything. We threw a few bags on top and nothing else, and we didn't think it was missing anything. Now, whoever wants this bike to do Ushuaia-Alaska, surely wants to install a hand warmer, auxiliary lights, some 12v or UBS socket and a good luggage system for the bike. All this can be done, and now the motorcycle has a stator with more capacity to support all that electrical demand. The Ruta de la Mula 2023 was an excellent testing ground for the new Kawasaki KLR 650 due to its variety. We walked on asphalt with the incredible curves that the surroundings of the city of Córdoba offer and on the most varied paths, from impeccable gravel where you can go very hard, as in the vicinity of Ongamira, to very narrow paths, full of stone and broken, going through fords, sand and even mud. So we can say that the 600-700 kilometers that the test consisted of were, at least, complete. This text is not to go into details, we have made a video going through the motorcycle from end to end, below there is a complete technical sheet of the motorcycle and a good number of photos to see all the details of the motorcycle. But in conclusion it seems to us that Kawasaki has today, in the 400 to 650 cc segment, the only truly off-road motorcycle on the market. The only one that really benches all those that come and that has the chassis, suspension and wheel configuration to give those guarantees. Is not perfect. It is quite spartan for these times, it could have a more modern transmission and a few other things to be closer to it. But if they go hand in hand with their competitors, it is likely that they will not find any similar alternative to go around the world wherever necessary. And something that does not seem minor to us: Kawasaki has managed to make this product a fairly modern motorcycle from the design, the cycling and even the mechanics, but at the same time it has managed to preserve the spirit of so many years, which have made this motorcycle a a kind of war horse and one of the favored tools of the wanderers. We leave you with the test ride of the new Kawasaki KLR 650. We hope you like it and see you in the comments. What we liked the most MOTHER: + The package in general. It is a light, rustic bike and much more athletic than I thought. This test was really fun. + The driving position is impeccable. Nothing more is needed than the tools that come with the bike to make the minimum adjustments necessary to make it fit you. + Its off-road capabilities. I felt like I was riding a motorcycle that could go everywhere without problems and without worries. FM: + The design is excellent, the definition of an adventure bike. + The behavior of the engine added to the starting assistant (clutch) is a very easy motorcycle to ride in all circumstances. + The suspensions are very well achieved and in the 2 intense days of tests we did not find the limit. What we liked least MOTHER: – The ABS has a set-up that exceeded all expectations for off-road use, but even so, I feel that it cost nothing to offer the option of disconnecting it at the rear in times when it is already a convenience. – The engine needs a 6-speed box to be able to shine to the fullest. It has plenty of torque, but there are times when it's hard to make it available to the rider. – The pedals. A motorcycle with these capabilities and that in many cases is going to be used with enduro boots needs supports that are up to the demands. FM: – We know what a USB or 12v port costs. we want it. – A TFT screen would be completely out of place, but a dashboard with more information would not be bad. – Although the suspensions are not bad, a little more regulation would have them on another level. Link: https://motoblog.com/test-ride-kawasaki-klr-650/

Anthony Quinn in his most famous role: Zorba the Greek Anthony Quinn shot more than 200 films, including some as famous as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, The Fisherman's Sandals, Barabbas, Viva Zapata or The Fool with Red Hair. For these last two films he won the Oscar for best supporting actor and that in The madman with red hair he only appears for nine minutes. But none of the characters in those works imbued him as much as Zorba the Greek, who filmed as a world famous and box office magnet. Quite a success for someone with his past: when he was born, his father was fighting alongside Pancho Villa. At just three years old, the family immigrated to California and immediately went to work helping out at home. He dropped out of school and did everything: he was a boxer, a farmer, a butcher, a taxi driver, he did portraits of famous actors, he worked as an impersonator... His first roles had no impact and forced him to play a villain, a gangster, a Latino... Despite marrying the adoptive daughter of Cecil B. de Mille, the famous director did not help him and he had to carve out his own path. And he did. He was playing small roles, attracting attention and making a name for himself, with jobs in the theater, television and cinema. Where was it filmed, who was Zorba The film was shot on the Greek island of Crete, mainly in the city of Chania, the Apokoronas region, the Akrotiri peninsula and the beach town of Stravros, where the famous sirtaki scene was shot. The theme was so successful that it po[CENSORED]rized the dance all over the world and Greece started a verse as a new tourist destination. The film is written, produced, directed and edited by Cypriot Michael Cacoyannis, tremendously based on the novel The Life and Adventures of Alexis Zorbas by Nikos Kazantzakis. He was an almost real character, since he was inspired to write the book by his friend Georgios Zorbas. Anthony Quinn dances to the mesmerizing rhythm created by Theodorakis cast of stars Anthony Quinn leads the cast and alongside him are Alan Bates, Irene Papas and Lila Kedrova, who plays Madame Hortense. This role was first given to the actress Simone Signoret, who came to shoot some scenes, but the producers opted for Kedrova, who won the Oscar for this work. It was only her third film: she had debuted with the role of Pepita in Calle Mayor, by Juan Antonio Bardem. The argument Basil is a young writer who has inherited a mining operation in Crete, which has been abandoned for several years. He travels to the island and there he meets Zorba, a Greek older than him, wise and strong, who has great vitality. The story focuses on the contrast of their ways of being and thinking, a powerful portrayal of the human conflict that occurs when reason collides with passion. "Damn boss, I like him too much not to say. You have everything except one thing: madness! A man needs a little madness, or else..." Zorba tells Basil.4 The film was directed by Michael Cacoyannis and starred Anthony Quinn. And the Oscar goes to... The film was a huge box office success around the world and the Hollywood Academy awarded it with seven Oscar Award nominations, although it only took three: Best Supporting Actress for Lila Kedrova, Best Cinematography for a Black and White Film for Walter Lassally and Best Art Direction of a Black and White Film for Vassilis Photopoulos. from cinema to theater Four years after the premiere, a musical version was made for Broadway, Zorba, starring Herschel Bernardi. And in 1983, she was played by Anthony Quinn and Lila Kedrova, reprising their roles from the film. This new version was widely accepted by critics and audiences and Kedrova violated the Tony Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. Link: https://www.rtve.es/television/20230424/zorba-griego-curiosidades-donde-ver-rodaje-anthony-quinn/2440936.shtml

An aurora borealis is seen in the sky near Washtucna, Wash., Monday, April 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)(Ted S. Warren / Associated Press) CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida, USA — A strong solar storm has caused the Northern Lights to appear in skies much further south than usual. An ejection of superhot material from the Sun occurred last week hurling high-temperature gases known as plasma toward Earth at nearly 3 million kilometers per hour (2 million miles per hour), the National Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Monday. of the United States (NOAA). The Earth felt the impact of the storm on Sunday, according to NOAA, and meteorologists warned power plant operators and spacecraft of the possibility of disturbances. Northern lights were reported in parts of Europe and Asia. In the United States, those observed even from the sky can see them in Wisconsin, Washington, Colorado, California, New Mexico and in Arizona. They mainly saw a reddish glow instead of the typical green glow. "I don't want to raise expectations that these green curtains" appeared so far south, said Bill Murtagh, program coordinator at NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado. Although conditions have eased, auroras could still be visible as far south as Iowa and South Dakota late Monday and early Tuesday if skies are dark. The further north, the better the show, as the energized particles interact with the atmosphere closer to Earth's surface, according to Murtagh. The farther south the Earth's [CENSORED]ture cuts through the more dazzling scenes, because particles interact higher up in the atmosphere. Murtagh explained that light pollution in Boulder prevented him from seeing the auroras on Sunday night. But there could be more opportunities as the solar cycle enters its most active phase. “Stay tuned, there will be more,” he said. This was the third large geomagnetic storm since the current 11-year solar cycle began in 2019, according to NOAA. The agency forecasts the cycle to peak in 2024. ___ The Associated Press Department of Science and Health receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science and Educational Media Group. The AP is solely responsible for the content. Link: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/noticias/story/2023-04-24/tormenta-solar-crea-auroras-boreales-en-cielos-mas-al-sur

1. Recovery of resources or interconnected value chains Within the circular economy, they are activities focused on recycling waste, materials or resources. It's a bit of a "cradle to cradle" concept. What he pursues is to defend a manufacturing that takes into account not only the elaboration but also the end of the product's life. plastic and glass. They are two of the most developed sectors with the entire recycling process and where more output is being given to waste. In plastic, here are two examples: on the one hand, Ecoalf, a company that uses recycled materials to create sustainable fashion. As for glass, it was one of the first products to be collected and recycled in our country. In this sector, anything that involves implementing glass separation systems can be very useful. Paper. As Gala Freixa, co-founder and COO of Sheedo, explains, “the key lies in the use of the raw material. We have replaced disposable paper with disposable paper. Our paper is handcrafted with recycled cotton fibers from the textile industry. The result is a 100% sustainable paper. In addition, it has seeds in its composition, which allows it to be planted after use. Urban waste. There is a great opportunity to take advantage of the city's plans, explains Guillaume Teyssie, who was the co-founder and CEO of Aquapioneers. "To be successful in these business models, you have to identify an urban waste and give it another value," he said. In Bioibérica, for example, they take advantage of organic raw materials in pharmaceuticals, veterinary products and solutions for plant health or Neiker that tested biomass ashes as a fertilizer. sustainable crops. One of the farming models that best represents the circular economy is aquaponic farming: it combines traditional aquaculture (fish care) with hydroponics (soilless crops). They are based on the use of the waste generated in the houses for orchards and fish farms and vice versa. Other residues that are used in agriculture are coffee grounds or beer residues. circular farms. There are more and more proposals of this type that what they pursue, as the name suggests, is to close the circle within the facilities themselves: produce the feed with which they feed their animals, produce products from the raw material obtained in their facilities -whether from the land or from animals-, reuse the waste to generate fertilizer, composting and others and sell it to the final customer. This is what they carried out, for example, in Dehesa El Milagro, where they take into account both energy, soil, crops, waste recycling, reuse... on a small scale. 2. Lasting Resources They are those that regenerate and can be forever, of the type renewable energies or biochemical products, which represent 40% of the total value chain of the circular economy, according to Accenture, which also calls it circular supply. Here we can see examples of very different opportunities: Smart constructions. In this sector, for example, it is necessary to promote the construction and demolition waste market so that it can be treated and reused. We find a good example in the Spanish cement industry, which has undergone a major transformation with sustainability as its axis. Practically all the factories in Spain have undertaken an energy recovery: using substitutes for raw materials and fossil fuels in their production processes. Biorefineries. José García, a management technician at AINIA, is committed to the prevalence of this concept: "Years ago work began on this idea to produce energy using waste and now they are becoming integral in line with the oil refinery: they are looking for how to take advantage of the maximum one product in different circular activities. For example, from an agricultural by-product, I obtain the solid part as fertilizer and I use the liquid part as biogas”. These facilities may require high capital investments, but there are many secondary services that SMEs can take advantage of (software development, data processing, sensors...) biotechnologies. At the biotechnological level, several projects are being developed to obtain energy from waste. From Asebio some pointed out: Clambler Project (agri-food products to convert them into biomass); Leitat (transforms wastewater into biogas); Gaiker IK4 (transforms domestic oil into biodiesel); NekerTecnalia and Cemitec, (converts rapeseed into biofuels). 3. Extend product life We are talking here about repair, reuse and reuse activities. it is about working with the life cycle of the product to extend its life time or, as José García, from AINIA, clarifies, "to go for savings, the best management is to make better use of what I already have because it is the most economical and has an immediate return. If I have a building that wastes resources, any solution that corrects that waste will be welcome”. Reuse of objects. An interesting idea in this area can be found in Patagonia, a textile firm that became famous in 2011 for its Don't buy this jacket campaign, which criticized mass consumerism. They manufacture their products from organic and recycled materials with the aim of maximizing their durability and give advice so that their customers can keep their garments for as long as possible and in the best condition. Repair. Old trades come to light such as sewing. Why throw your clothes in the trash when you have a defect? This can not be fixed? Also the repair of household appliances or cars. Modular products. “It is the economy of functionality: offering the consumer the opportunity to modify their product to extend its useful life”, points out Freixa. An example is Fairphone, which at the time dropped the world's first modular mobile phone designed to last as long as possible simply by adding features or modules. Second hand. Anything that involves reintroducing objects into the economy is integrated into the circular economy and is increasingly seen by the consumer, hence the boom in proposals such as Wallapop or Percentil. 4. Training and preparation of the consumer Opportunities within this area: Communication and 'branding' agencies, which help value the new products of the circular economy among consumers and create awareness. “You have to sell it as a great experience for the consumer, generate happiness with your product and relate the circular economy to everything that has to do with eco-cool”, explains Freixa. Preparation of guides and user manuals. Specialize in blogs and tutorials on environmental training, home use of waste or energy efficiency, training and awareness, user guides... Specialized consultancies to help SMEs and communities to be more efficient in terms of resources and to better recycle waste. It can also include personalized and specialized advice on self-production and storage for self-supply of energy. 5. Development of technology for the sector There is a lot of support economy via technological support that can be taken advantage of by entrepreneurs. Here are some examples: Classification software. Of plastics, there is a lot of plastic produced and it must be prevented from degrading. Making a bioplastic can be complex, but you can make software or technologies that allow for a classification system. It is also a valid option for glass. Custom solutions. It designs efficiency indicators adapted to the different products that an industry requires, as the CEOE pointed out because at the time, "the solutions for each material must be made to measure". Technology 4.0. Robotics, IoT, augmented reality, artificial intelligence... The latest technologies can contribute to improving waste management: sensors for containers, tools that facilitate transport, simulators, big data... ‘Software’ that increases efficiency. In addition to developing direct software for the circular economy, there are also many opportunities to develop software that improves cost and process efficiencies. 6. Platforms for sharing and products for services The collaborative economy allows the use and reuse of an underused resource. In essence, it consists of replacing the philosophy of buying and owning with that of using. The key identifies underused objects/services. Use of spaces. There are a multitude of offices, garages, premises, floors that are being underused most of the time. Exchange platforms for machinery and tools. Floow2 is a B2B platform for sharing unused equipment (machinery, technology, tools…). Loans of objects between individuals. There are different applications that allow the loan of objects between individuals. This was, for example, the proposal with which Lendi tried to position himself. Mobility. In mobility there is enormous potential growth: everyone needs to move and it is estimated that the car is stationary 92% of the time. “When a person buys a car, they have expenses of 4,000 euros a year and with carsharing they can recover part of that money. An environmental level, a shared car means a reduction in emissions of up to 20 cars owned. Products as a service. It consists of offering customers payment services for a product while maintaining ownership of it. In technology, a clear example is known as Software as a Service. On a physical level, there are models like Car2Go, eCooltra... Shared talent. There are more and more projects that are committed to sharing talent or knowledge, as is the case with Colabora. Link: https://www.emprendedores.es/ideas-de-negocio/oportunidades-negocio-economia-circular/

How is it possible that animals with such different origins as birds, bats and pterosaurs have the same structure that allows them to fly? And why do most marine animals have the same body plan, whether they are fish, reptiles or mammals? As established by the theory of evolutionary synthesis, the variations that occur in po[CENSORED]tions of living beings are subject to selective pressure, which determines whether these variations are fixed as adaptations or discarded. When, over time, adaptations accumulate, significant changes occur in species and groups of living things, which acquire new traits. That is, ultimately, the origin of the differences between the different groups of living beings. But sometimes it happens that groups of living beings of different origin and ancestors acquire similar traits independently. Evolution provides similar solutions to the same problem, in different organisms. This process is called 'evolutionary convergence', and it has given rise to really curious situations. Many marine animals have the same body pattern even though they have different evolutionary origins. — solarseven/iStock Some examples of evolutionary convergences Today, we are all clear that dolphins and whales are mammals. However, it is inevitable to find more similarities between cetaceans and some fish than with other mammals. When looking at the fossil record, animals such as ichthyosaurs are found, whose resemblance to fish is such that they even receive their name, from the Greek ιχθυς, ichthys, 'fish' and σαυρος, sauros, 'lizard'. Fish such as tuna or sailfish share certain traits with dolphins and ichthyosaurs, adaptations that allow them to spend their entire lives in the sea. Large pectoral fins, a caudal fin for propulsion, and a dorsal fin that stabilizes swimming, join a fusiform, hydrodynamic body shape, and tapered head. However, they are animals with very different origins. The closest evolutionary relatives of dolphins and other cetaceans are hippos and ruminants; and ichthyosaurs are reptiles, more closely related to lizards, crocodiles, or birds than to any group of fish. This phenomenon, far from being exceptional, is usually common. Another well-known case is that of the wings. One of the traits that characterize birds is that their forelimbs have evolved into the shape of wings, an adaptation that, along with other modifications to their skeletal, muscular, and respiratory systems, allows most of their species to take flight. It is a capacity that bats also have, a group of mammals more closely related to zebras or tigers than to birds. It is true that, in this case, although the wings of both are formed by the forelimb, their shape is completely different; the surface of the wing in the bird is formed by feathers, while in the bat it is a skin membrane that extends between the fingers. But there are at least two groups of prehistoric animals that, without direct relation to bats —and without even coinciding in time—, have the same type of wing. Bats have the same type of wings as pterosaurs and scanscansoriopterygids — JAH/iStock Pterosaurs arose in the Triassic and became extinct in the Cretaceous. They are not dinosaurs, although they are related to them. And they have, like bats, wings formed by a membrane that extends between the body and the fingers of the forelimbs. Another group, also independent, with the same type of wing was the Scansoriopterygids, a small group of dinosaurs, closely related to birds, and represented by the very strange Yi qi, the dinosaur with the shortest scientific name. Although perhaps the most extraordinary case of evolutionary convergence can be found in the eyes. It is well known that the vertebrate eye has a single evolutionary origin; all vertebrates descend from a common ancestor that existed in the Cambrian period, about 500 million years ago. Our eyes have that origin. But vertebrates are not the only animals with eyes. Insects, arachnids, myriapods, crustaceans, tunicates, flatworms, annelids, and mollusks have eyes, and even some groups of unicellular algae, such as euglenophytes, have a pigmentary spot that performs the function of a highly simplified eye. The evolution of the eye has happened multiple times independently in many groups of living beings, unrelated to each other. And the most fascinating case is probably that of cephalopods and their similarity to the vertebrate eye. The eye of octopuses and squids is formed from the epidermis of the embryo, unlike the case of vertebrates, whose origin of embryonic development is found in the nervous tissue. Furthermore, cephalopods do not have a blind spot. Apart from this, their structure is surprisingly similar: both have a retina, vitreous humor, lens and sclera. The optic nerve of cephalopods is very short, since the information from the eye flows directly into a cerebroid ganglion. Octopuses have eyes similar to those of vertebrates — OscarPaunerRamirez/iStock How can the same organs arise in such different groups? Evolution is not omnipotent. It is not an imaginative entity that deliberately seeks creative solutions to a certain problem. The evolutionary process lacks intentionality, and presents limitations given by biomechanics and phylogeny. The phylogenetic limitation tells us that an organism belonging to a certain lineage, such as a mammal, cannot develop specific organs of a different lineage, such as feathers. The only way to break this rule is for there to be a massive horizontal transfer of genes, for these genes to be successfully integrated into the gene pool of the recipient po[CENSORED]tion, and to be favorably selected. Something very unlikely. However, what can happen is that some pre-existing structure undergoes modifications that end up resembling the structures of another group. This process, in biology, is called analogy. Using the example of wings, pterosaurs, dinosaurs and mammals start from a common pattern, a front leg made up of a humerus, a forearm made up of an ulna and a radius, carpals, metacarpals and phalanges. Each of these groups, independently, can be subjected to the same selective pressure; and given that there is a phylogenetic limitation that does not allow them to develop structures typical of other groups —they will not have insect wings—, and a biomechanical limitation that prevents them from developing impossible structures, it should not be surprising that evolution ends up finding the same solution. the same problem. Even though this problem occurs in different lineages, with a different evolutionary history. References: McGhee, G. R. 2011. Convergent Evolution: The Most Beautiful Constrained Forms. MIT Press. Solomon, E.P. et al. 2013. Biology (9a). Cengage Learning Publishers. Stayton, C. T. 2015. What does convergent evolution mean? The interpretation of convergence and its implications in the search for the limits of evolution. Interface Focus, 5(6), 20150039. DOI: 10.1098/rsfs.2015.0039 Stern, D. L. 2013. The genetic causes of convergent evolution. Nature Reviews Genetics, 14(11), 751-764. DOI: 10.1038/nrg3483 Link: https://www.muyinteresante.es/naturaleza/60256.html

KTM has presented the renewal of its flagship model, the KTM SMT, which combines touring features and sports performance. The bike features an 889cc LC8c parallel twin engine with 105PS at 8000rpm, a fuel tank designed to improve rider ergonomics, a customizable 5" TFT screen and standard riding modes with an optional setting called TRACK. In addition, it has accessories such as heated grips and the option to add engine brake regulation to the software package (MSR). KTM has presented the renewal of its flagship model, the KTM SMT. This motorcycle has a more defined, attractive and sporty design, combining touring characteristics and unbeatable performance on asphalt. In addition, the legacy of Supermoto has been maintained.The Supermoto bike has the ability to be the ultimate weapon to depend on, but it also has technical features and additions that allow it to expand its touring capabilities. With it you can enjoy the curves in the mountains and you also know that you will take yourself to more distant places. Chris Fillmore, a former AMA Superbike and Supermoto Champion, reveals the potential and limits of the revamped KTM 890 SMT on a climb into the mountains of Sardinia. The American, also a Pikes Peak winner, displayed racing skills that struck him as the ideal thread to show gas lovers and the motorcycle industry what they had been missing and what they had been waiting for. Fillmore revved the 889cc LC8c parallel twin to 105bhp at 8000rpm in the KTM 890 SMT. This engine is the same platform used in the KTM 890 ADVENTURE R model and its variants, with a 20% increase in rotating masses for greater cornering stability and anti-knock control. Twin Dell'Orto 46mm throttle bodies ensure optimal momentum, while the 15.8-litre fuel tank and low fuel consumption of 4.6 litres/100km are impressive. Fillmore pulled the full range of the KTM 790 DUKE engine to break his second Pikes Peak climb record in Colorado, proving that the KTM 890 SMT is also capable of low revs and higher gears. The fuel tank on the KTM 890 SMT has been specifically designed to improve rider ergonomics. Its shape allows the rider to feel more integrated with the bike, with a wide and comfortable contact area, but compact enough to allow fluid movements. In addition, it has a Supermoto style seat and a height of 860 mm. The aerodynamically optimized smoked fairing is located above the double fenders with splash guard. Ready to go the distance or go on the attack? The KTM 890 SMT has a chrome-molybdenum steel frame with geometry similar to KTM ADVENTURE motorcycles, making it agile and stable. The shock is angled to lower the seat height to accommodate the longer swingarm, which contributes to a forward-leaning riding position and straight-line stability. The experience of riding the KTM 890 SMT is exhilarating thanks to its agility, speed and sensitivity. Its WP APEX suspensions are adjustable and perfectly complement the 17" wheels. The Michelin PowerGP tires offer enough grip on slippery asphalt and have been specially selected to adapt to the demands of the bike. The state-of-the-art 5" TFT display is made with optically bonded mineral glass, making it ghost and glare resistant. In addition, it is fully customizable and features an easy-to-use infographic menu system. User configurable according to your preferences. The bike has the option of expanding the standard riding modes with an optional setting called TRACK, which allows the rider to toggle between different throttle and traction control modes through 10 levels. Traction Control (MTC) is an important safety feature that adjusts to six different handlebar positions within a 30mm range. The powerful brakes have four-piston calipers biting down on a 320mm disc at the front and a dual-piston caliper and 260mm disc at the rear. In addition, the bike features Cornering ABS and Supermoto ABS for an excellent level of safety. The bike has a few extras, such as heated grips and the option to add Engine Brake Regulation to the Software Package (MSR), which can improve control in low-grip situations and quickly downshift. QUICKSHIFTER+ and Cruise Control are optional and can be easily activated. The KTMconnect App offers good connectivity with the bike and provides roadside assistance, instruction manuals and a digital maintenance book for checks and maintenance. Despite the great technology that the bike has, its aesthetics are equally impressive. The KTM 890 SMT has Supermoto Tourer styling with sporty wheels and graphics that don't go unnoticed. Its sharp profile makes it stand out on the road, and it also has a complete collection of accessories and clothing to look your best on any getaway. Link: https://www.motorpoint.com/la-ktm-890-smt-una-moto-para-disfrutar-de-las-[CENSORED]s-y-viajar-lejos

It may be that, for many, Suzuki does not have such a prominent presence in the automotive world as other more recognized ones, but there are data that place the Japanese brand in a prominent position. Next, we tell you ten curiosities of Suzuki that surely you did not know. Beneath an understated guise, Suzuki is one of the world's largest automakers, with plants on several continents and more than three million cars built a year. Perhaps the motorcycle division is more prestigious than the automobile division, but in its more than 100-year history, Suzuki has created numerous highly successful models that have sold several million units worldwide. Beneath an understated guise, Suzuki is one of the world's largest automakers, with plants on several continents and more than three million cars built a year. Perhaps the motorcycle division is more prestigious than the automobile division, but in its more than 100-year history, Suzuki has created numerous highly successful models that have sold several million units worldwide. Named Suzuki Motor Co., Ltd. since 1954, the brand launched its first car (the Suzulight) and its first motorcycle (the Colleda 125) in 1955. Three years earlier it had made its first foray into the motor world, launching of the Power Free 36cc 2-stroke bicycle auxiliary engine. In 1990, the company name was changed to Suzuki Motor Corporation to facilitate its business expansion and globalization. More than three million cars a year In 2022, Suzuki produced more than three million cars (3,172,192 units exactly), becoming one of the most important companies in the automotive industry. Currently, Suzuki is in the top 15 of the sales ranking among car manufacturers. A global manufacturer with a presence in Europe Of those 3,172,192 total units produced, only 919,891 were made in Japan. The rest were manufactured abroad, most of them in India (1,916,040 units and 336,261 in other countries). Suzuki builds the Vitara and S-Cross for Europe at its plant in Hungary, which produces more than 100,000 cars each year. This plant exceeded 3.5 million cars produced in 2020. Of those 3,172,192 total units produced, only 919,891 were made in Japan. The rest were made abroad, the majority in India (1,916,040 units and 336,261 in other countries). Suzuki builds the Vitara and S-Cross for Europe at its plant in Hungary, which produces more than 100,000 cars a year. This plant exceeded 3.5 million cars produced in 2020. In 2022, India overtook Japan as the world's third largest car market, with 4.25 million units, behind China and the United States. Suzuki leads this market, with 1,613,625 units sold in 2022, representing 50% of total car sales in India. In addition, the Japanese brand has more than 3,500 points of sale in India, where it has already accumulated more than 25 million cars sold since the creation of the subsidiary Maruti Suzuki in 1982. Currently, 17 models are produced and sold in India and Maruti Suzuki is reinforcing its range of SUV models and po[CENSORED]rizing hybrid and CNG models, which already total 2.1 million units. A giant in R&D Suzuki is going to invest 14.2 billion euros in R&D until 2030 to develop sustainable mobility. To this figure must be added another 17,730 million euros to modernize plants and build new battery factories and renewable energy facilities. Robots, flying cars, cargo drones… Suzuki is working with numerous companies and startups to share technological developments and create new generations of vehicles. An example is the agreement with SkyDrive Inc to implement a new mobility based on flying cars. It has also signed an agreement with Applied Electric Vehicles Ltd for the development of a platform for autonomous electric vehicles and with LOMB for the joint development of autonomous delivery robots. And we must not forget that it is developing batteries and charging systems together with PowerX Inc. More than 50 years of experience in new energies Suzuki has been researching all propulsion technologies for more than half a century, since it created the Suzuki Carry Van Electric in 1970. Electric, hydrogen, fuel cell and hybrid cars have pioneered these technologies and are the best proof of the brand's historical commitment to sustainable mobility. In this sense, we can cite several examples, such as the hydrogen-powered Suzuki LH2, from 1979, or the fuel cell Suzuki MR Wagon-FCV (2001-2004) and SX4 FCV (2008). In 2022 it launched the Twin, the world's first hybrid Kei Car and, in 2016, the Suzuki Baleno SHVS, the first modern light hybrid (MHEV). A long list of millionaire models Suzuki has created many successful models, with a long commercial history and millions of units sold. The Suzuki Swift and Wagon R have surpassed five million units, the Vitara and Jimny are on their way to four million, and the Baleno has already surpassed one million, while the S-Cross has reached half a million in Europe alone. Innovative and pioneering spirit This innovative spirit is reflected from the very first car the brand created, the Suzulight, the first mass-produced kei car, and Japan's first front-wheel drive motorized car. In 1971 it created the world's first ultra-compact SUV, the Suzuki Jimny, and in 1988 it launched the first modern SUV, the Suzuki Vitara. The S-Cross was also a pioneer, being the first compact crossover. Towards carbon neutralityLooking ahead, Suzuki aims to achieve carbon neutrality in Japan and Europe in 2050, and in India by 2070. As part of its growth strategy for 2030, it has created a plan to launch electric cars in Japan, Europe and India between 2023 and 2030.In the coming years, Suzuki will not only show electric cars, but also carbon-neutral combustion vehicles using CNG, biogas and ethanol-blended fuels. Link: https://www.autobild.es/noticias/10-curiosidades-suzuki-seguramente-no-conocias-1234738

The Barcelona coach highlights the work of the Valencian striker and sends a message to Ansu Fati: "I decide based on what I see in the week" The Camp Nou acted as an inflator for the self-esteem of its footballers. He encouraged Robert Lewandowski after the Pole erased an unmarked Raphinha from his view, then missed his shot at Oblak's goal. No ovation was as loud as the one he dedicated to Pedri on his return. Few applause, in any case, were as important for the Barça dressing room as those that the fans dedicated to Raphinha and Ferran Torres. The Brazilian left with the MVP of the match, while the former Valencia striker sealed the winning goal for Barca, fourth goal in the League, second in the last four duels. "I don't know how much Ferran will need the goal," said Xavi Hernández. “But”, they added; “I know it is very important to him. He deserves it. I am especially happy for him. He always works, does not let his guard down and has confidence in him. He understands our game model quite well.” In the Sports City of Barcelona they were worried about Ferran Torres. After arriving at the Camp Nou in exchange for 55 million, plus variables -Barça has already paid 62.5 million to City-, Ferran Torres has been hanged the transfer sign. However, in the sports area he needs the Valencian to raise his level. "The better the season ends, the more options we have to recover the investment," says an employee of the Barcelona technical secretariat. But the dressing room does not look after the club's finances. Yes, on the other hand, they are pending the confidence of 11. “When he doesn't score he gets angry. I wasn't having a good time”, explains a teammate of the Valencian attacker.“Today Ferran will be the happiest uncle in the world”, Xavi highlighted. The Barça coach does not think the same of Lewandowski, who has scored three goals in the last 10 games. "Robert will be a bit sad not to score," said the Barcelona coach. It didn't take long, however, to remember the season of 9. “We must not forget that Lewandowski is the top scorer in the League with 17 goals. Imagine what the others are like," he insisted. Barça is detached from its rivals in the fight for the title -it takes 11 points from Real Madrid and 15 from Atlético-, at the same time that it recovers footballers. “Without detracting from the others, who have done an extraordinary job, it is evident that Frenkie and Pedri are differential in the way we want to play. The two improve what comes to them, that is what is difficult in football. I have more peace of mind when the ball reaches Pedri and De Jong”, explained the Barcelona coach. With Pedri and De Jong recovered, Ferran Torres and Raphinha happy, and waiting for Dembélé, at Barcelona the present of Ansu Fati remains unknown. His past gave him Messi's 10, but his future looms far from the Camp Nou. The academy player has accumulated four goals in the League and this Sunday against Atlético, Xavi sent him onto the field with four minutes to go until the end of the duel. But there was one more message for Fati. “I decide by what I see in the week. It is very important how they train. That is why I have opted for Ferran", explained Xavi in reference to the ownership of Torres and the substitution of Fati. “I move by sensations. I must be a great coach because Ferran has been perfect for me", closed the Barca coach. Pampering for Ferran Torres, slap on the wrist for Ansu Fati. Link: https://elpais.com/deportes/2023-04-23/xavi-hernandez-hoy-ferran-sera-el-tio-mas-contento-del-mundo.html

The home and decoration company has a debt of 5,200 million dollars The home and decoration chain Bed, Bath & Beyond has declared bankruptcy this Sunday, as announced through its website. The company founded in 1971 in New Jersey and which was among the favorites for wedding lists and for those who became independent and set up a new house, has failed in its attempts to right the course after years of problems. Thank you to all our loyal customers. We have made the difficult decision to start dismantling our operations. Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby stores and websites are open and serving customers. The group has some 360 stores of the main chain and another 120 of Buy Buy Baby, which will gradually close. It has obtained financing of 240 million dollars from the firm Sixth Street Specialty Lending to continue operating. The company has indicated in a statement that the process will involve "carrying out an orderly liquidation of its businesses, while carrying out a limited placement process to request interest in one or more sales of some or all of its assets." It will be a dual process. On the one hand, closing stores and liquidating inventory and, on the other, looking for a buyer for the business. If he finds it, he would stop closing establishments. “The company believes that this two-way process will maximize value,” he says. Bed, Bath & Beyond calculates that at the end of November it had assets amounting to 4,401 million dollars (about 4,000 million euros) and a total debt of 5,200 million dollars, according to the documentation presented to the New Jersey courts. The number of creditors ranges from 25,001 to 50,000. The largest unsecured creditor is BNY Mellon with $1.185 billion, far behind the next, Personalization Mall, with $11 million. A total of 73 different companies have filed for bankruptcy. Bed Bath & Beyond's chief financial officer, Holly Etlin, will act as director of restructuring to manage the bankruptcy. It has been a sung crisis. Bed Bath & Beyond has been on the verge of bankruptcy for more than a year due to its financial problems, aggravated by the pandemic, trade, changes in consumer habits, high inflation and electronic economic uncertainty. The company did not know how to adapt and its proposal was less and less convincing to customers. Its fall is a symptom of a broader crisis affecting retail as a whole. The e-commerce coup and management woes swept Circuit City and Linens 'n Things years ago and put Sears and Toys R Us on the ropes. Early in the pandemic, firms like JC Penney, Neiman Marcus and J. Crew went bankrupt. The largest bridal gown chain, David's Bridal, filed for bankruptcy last week, though it continues to operate. Sue Gove, President and CEO, has made an epitaph-sounding statement: “Millions of customers have entrusted us with the most important moments of their lives, from going to university to getting married, moving to a new home or having a baby. . . Our teams have worked with incredible purpose to support and strengthen our beloved brands, Bed Bath & Beyond and Buy Buy Baby. We deeply appreciate our associates, customers, partners, and the communities we serve, and we remain steadfast in serving you throughout this process. We will continue to work diligently to maximize value for the benefit of all stakeholders," he said in the statement. Bed, Bath & Beyond launched a cutback plan last year that led to the closure of 150 stores and the dismissal of 20% of the workforce. It then warned of the uncertainty of continuing as a going concern and earlier this year acknowledged that it had stopped meeting its financial obligations. Its crisis was tragically marked last year by the suicide of its financial director. In recent months it had tried to avoid suspension of payments with an agreement with a fund and with the issuance of new shares that it has been placing on the Stock Market. None of those attempts have been successful. He had entered a vicious circle. The entities did not give him credit, some suppliers demanded advance payment and this has led to the company having less than the appropriate merchandise. The collapse in sales makes it impossible to generate cash and meet financial obligations, which generates more mistrust and starting over. The company began to default on its financial obligations on January 13. That month, he received a notification of debt acceleration and late-payment interest from JPMorgan Chase Bank, as the agent bank of his credit agreement resulting in non-payment. This requires that the principal amount of all loans outstanding under the lines of credit, together with interest earned thereon, other premiums and obligations, be due and payable immediately. The company received a rescue proposal from the high-risk fund Hudson Bay Capital Management that was supposed to provide financing for a maximum of 1,000 million, but the agreement did not become effective due to breaching some of the conditions. The company's latest flight forward has consisted of placing newly issued shares on the market. It was a high-risk bet for the subscribers, since if the capital was not sufficiently increased, bankruptcy was foreseeable and the titles would lose almost all their value. The price has plummeted 98% in the last year, down to 29 cents per share. Link: https://elpais.com/economia/2023-04-23/bed-bath-beyond-entra-en-bancarrota.html

These curious sheep-faced sea slugs get energy from the sun, just like plants do. Their trick: they don't digest the chloroplasts of the algae they feed on, which allows them to take advantage of the photosynthetic process and thus get extra energy Sea slugs are extraordinarily biodiverse animals, so it is very common to find very unique species. Among them is Costasiella Kuroshimae, a gastropod mollusk measuring just over 10 millimeters that is causing a sensation on social media due to its more than reasonable resemblance to a sheep. So much so that in English it is known by the nickname of 'sea sheep'. It was discovered in 1993 off the coast of the island of Kuroshima, in Japan, although it has also been located in the waters of the Philippines and Indonesia. But, beyond their appearance, the most curious thing about these marine creatures is their way of getting the most out of the algae they feed on on the seabed, with which they maintain a very particular symbiotic relationship. The bumps on these slugs' heads are not sheep's horns, but 'rhinophores', a sensory organ of prosobranch mollusks that serve as chemical sensors. In nature there are numerous examples of symbiotic relationships between organisms of different species: in most cases both species help to reduce each other, but on some occasions one of them takes advantage of the other, which is known as kleptoplasty. An example of this process can be found in the sacoglossus, some gastropod molluscs from the group of opisthobranchs to which this sea slug with a face similar to a sheep belongs. It turns out that when these slugs ingest algae, they do not digest the chloroplasts, the organelles that algae and plants have and that are used to carry out photosynthesis, but rather 'reserve' them inside, so that they continue to perform their function. In this way, these sea slugs can not only feed on the content of the algae, but also take advantage of the sugars manufactured by the chloroplasts that they maintain in their organism, which provides them with a very useful alternative source of food to grow and reproduce in an environment with very few resources. Although these slugs aren't particularly good at photosynthesis, some species can live for months feeding on chloroplast activity alone. Another of the particularities of these organisms are the protuberances similar to ears that they have on their heads. Although they look like the characteristics of sheep's ears, they are rhinophores, chemical sensors that many sea slugs have and use as taste receptors. These small filaments allow these organisms to scrutinize the chemical elements present in the water in search of food, or a partner, although they practically do not need it, since they are hermaphrodites. Once reproduction begins, they will lay between 2,000 and 4,000 eggs that hatch after about 4 days, giving rise to larvae that will soon acquire that characteristic sheep shape. Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com.es/mundo-animal/estas-babosas-marinas-cara-oveja-hacen-fotosintesis_19773

It's called Athena and at the moment it's a project but it proposes a very interesting solution to a problem that many shorter bikers have. Athena is industrial designer Zhengxuan Xie's graduation project at the Royal College of Art in London. Although most motorcycle manufacturers, as with automobiles, try to adapt their vehicles to all types of constitutions and morphologies, in larger motorcycles height is a determining factor. The designer from Shanghai, China, has thought about this problem for some users and has come up with a solution that is only a project at the moment but could be carried out into production. Much of Athena's fairing is made of translucent material that reveals some of the components of its electric propulsion system. To solve the problem of height, the designer Xie proposes a set of saddle and support that can be adapted to different configurations with the possibility of raising or lowering this entire section. When the bike stops, the seating position lowers so the rider can get on or off the bike and also get to the ground at stops. This feature also allows it to be replaced by a seat specifically designed for each user, a double seat or whatever the pilot needs. Other functionalities In addition to achieving a comfortable and ergonomic driving position for all heights, Athena also has other systems that make driving easier and even fun, thanks to some details of its technology. Among them is a graphic animation, about what would be the fuel tank, which through movements and color informs the driver of the speed at which it circulates. The rear lights are integrated into the seat and into the sides of the rear wheel fairing, in the form of red vertical lines. A really interesting motorcycle-concept that would easily solve the limitation that many possible users have in order to enjoy higher motorcycles. Link: https://www.caranddriver.com/es/movilidad/sostenibilidad-ecologia/a43651335/la-moto-electrica-que-se-adapta-a-cualquier-estatura/

According to the latest National Epidemiological Bulletin, 2023 records one of the worst outbreaks in Argentina. How the Aedes aegypti mosquito behaves. In recent weeks, all the attention has been focused on dengue because 2023 is seeing a record number of cases and deaths in Argentina. There are already 44 people who have died as a result of the disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The number of infections amounts to more than 54,000. We know about the vector that it is a kind of mosquito with characteristics that differentiate it from the rest. For example, their reproduction cycle has, first, an aerial or terrestrial stage, and then an aquatic one. That is to say, the Aedes aegypti deposits its eggs on the surface of the water, leaving them on a rough wall, like those of any container that accumulates water or the hollow of a tree. Another important fact is that although in winter there may be no presence of adult mosquitoes, the eggs remain in the containers. That is, the eggs remain viable until conditions favor hatching. This happens from 10 and 12 degrees. Next, other curiosities about the disease. 1- Dengue can leave sequelae of graves The pediatrician, Ángel Muratore, explained to El Liberal that neurological, digestive (especially hepatic), respiratory and cardiac sequelae can appear that can persist after the infection. "Serious forms or those that leave sequelae are usually the product of infections from new bites, which magnificently prevents suffering from a condition. Dengue can cause hepatitis and/or liver failure," the specialist explained. 2- Dengue: it is key to be attentive when the fever drops A person with dengue can have a fever for two to seven days. And you have to be alert to the symptoms that appeared in the 48 hours after the drop in temperature. Not having a fever is not synonymous with having overcome the disease. In this short period of drop in body temperature, dengue hemorrhagic fever develops, which has more severe symptoms such as: intense abdominal pain, constant vomiting, bleeding from the gums or nose, blood in the urine, feces or vomit, bleeding under the of the skin (which may look like a bruise), shortness of breath or rapid breathing, cold or clammy skin, fatigue, irritability, or restlessness. 3- A person with dengue can be asymptomatic Dengue infection can be asymptomatic, or present with symptoms ranging from mild to disabling high fever, with severe headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pain, and rashes. Studies conducted at Emory University in Atlanta, United States, revealed how the risk of a massive contagion increases if three conditions occur: a massive event, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, and asymptomatic people with dengue. 4- The mosquito bites during the day and also at night The biologist Manuel Espinosa explained that it shows more activity when the sun begins to rise until before noon, that is, from 6 to 11. Then it does not disappear but remains less active until the afternoon hours arrive. At sunset, the mosquito gains momentum again between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. or 9:00 p.m. As night falls, its resting period begins. The specialist also points out that although daylight hours are more favorable for the mosquito to bite, in closed spaces, such as houses or apartments with lights on, it can also bite. This happens because "it can be stimulated by the smells of people and the light, so if a mosquito needs to feed, it will do so," he added. 5- The eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito survive the winter The mosquito that transmits dengue is not only active in summer, so the arrival of autumn temperatures and cooler days are not a relief for the multiplication of cases. “Although during the cold months adult mosquitoes reduce their activity, if they are inside a house they benefit from the temperature inside. Only at very low temperatures do the adults die but the eggs are capable of surviving through the winter”, explains the Ministry of Health of the Nation. Studies carried out by Conicet researchers also verified that Aedes aegypti eggs are capable of surviving up to a year without water and also resist low temperatures. Link: https://www.lagaceta.com.ar/nota/988286/sociedad/dengue-conoce-cinco-curiosidades-sobre-enfermedad.html

Last Thursday, April 20, Twitter began removing the blue check marks from users who have not paid for the service called 'Twitter Blue'. In previous days it had been announced that this social network would "begin to reduce the blue marks" granted under the old verification system, which consisted of giving the blue element to high-profile people who could suffer impersonation. How to get verified? Previously, Twitter used the blue check mark to indicate active and relevant accounts on Twitter, now the way this is done is changing. According to Twitter, the blue checkmark may mean that the account has an active subscription to the Twitter Blue subscription service and meets the eligibility criteria. Twitter Blue subscribers will now need to meet the eligibility criteria to receive or retain the blue checkmark. More news: With a decree, the CRC would remove obstacles to changing operators What are the criteria? - Your account must have a display name and a profile photo. - The account must have been active for the previous 30 days in order to subscribe to Twitter Blue. - Your account must be more than 90 days old at the time of subscription and have a confirmed phone number. - The account must have no recent changes to its profile picture, display name, or username (@Username). - Your account must have no signs of being deceitful. - It must also not have signs of participating in the mani[CENSORED]tion of the platform and spam. "The verification mark will appear once our team reviews your account subscribed to Twitter Blue to verify if it meets our requirements," the company explained. The service has a cost of 404 thousand pesos per year, which would be 38 thousand pesos per month in the desktop format. For its part, the version for iOS and Android will be purchased for 52,000 pesos per month, that is, 554,900 pesos per year. Among the tools that the 'app' offers to 'premium' users, they will edit trills up to five times within 30 minutes, upload videos in 1080p (Full HD) up to 60 minutes long (web only), write trills longer (up to 4,000 characters in length) and set the profile photo with an NFT. To this is added that the view of ads in videos or on the drag screen while watching content will be reduced by up to 50 percent. Likewise, the verified ones will be at the top of the search engines and the mentions in order to combat fraud and spam. Read mode will be another benefit: "We've designed Read Mode so you can enjoy your threads with less interference." This will be at the top of the story, where you can change the font size to your liking. Finally, the modification of trills before it is visible to the audience that follows or shares it. Eye! Because this will be a preview before I want to release it to the general public. Who already have their account verified? Now, in addition to Elon, there are already celebrities who have their account with the famous blue pimp. According to 'The Verge', Musk gave verification to three characters: Stephen King, master of terror; LeBron James, leading scorer in the NBA, and William Shatner, star of Star Trek. According to the same outlet, a Twitter employee emailed the basketball star, who previously said he would not pay for verification, to "extend a free subscription to Twitter Blue for his account, @kingjames, on behalf of Elon Musk." ". Now, what is expected to be seen are the prominent people who will pay for the service or if Musk will end up choosing those who he considers deserving of the blue badge on his social network. Link: https://www.eltiempo.com/tecnosfera/novedades-tecnologia/cuanto-cuesta-la-verificacion-en-twitter-y-personalidades-que-han-pagado-761436

The United Nations body lowered its estimated projection last December. Country by country analysis A woman sells fruit in a market in Santiago de Chile (REUTERS/ Sofia Yanjari/File) The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (Cepal) reduced the growth forecast for Latin America to 1.2% for this year. The new projections estimate that all subregions would show lower growth compared to 2022. “The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean face a complex external scenario in 2023, marked by low growth in economic activity and world trade. In addition, to the increases in interest rates worldwide, the financial turbulence observed at the beginning of March was added, which has accentuated the uncertainty and volatility of the financial markets. Although inflationary pressures have slowed, it is expected that monetary policy rates will remain high throughout 2023 in the main developed economies," said the United Nations agency, based in Santiago, Chile. He then stated that, in this context of "growing external uncertainties and internal restrictions", the slowdown in economic growth is expected to deepen in Latin America and the Caribbean this year, reaching a rate of 1.2%. In this way, it reduced its regional GDP growth projection from the 1.3% estimated last December. A consumer looks for prices in a business in Buenos Aires (REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian) In its report, ECLAC explained that the countries of the region once again face "limited space for fiscal and monetary policy" and that, although as in the rest of the world, inflation in the region shows a downward trend. low and that it is expected that the process of raising interest rates in several countries of the region could be close, "the effects of the restrictive policy on private consumption and investment will be felt more strongly this year, given the lags with which monetary policy acts”. In fiscal matters, the agency ruled out that the authorities of the different countries have little room for maneuver, while public debt levels will remain high. "In a context of demands for public spending, measures will be taken to strengthen high fiscal sustainability and expand fiscal space by strengthening the collection and redistributive capacity of tax policy," use. All subregions would show lower growth this year compared to 2022 Analysis by subregions The report stresses that all subregions would show lower growth this year compared to 2022. South America will grow 0.6% in 2023 compared to 3.8% in 2022; the group made up of Central America and Mexico will do so at 2.0% compared to 3.5% in 2022; and the Caribbean (not including Guyana) will grow 3.5% from 5.8% in 2022. South America will be affected by the drop in the prices of basic products and by the restrictions on the space that domestic policy has to prop up activity. "High inflation has impacted real income and is having effects on private consumption and investment in the countries," ECLAC analyzed. Meanwhile, in the Caribbean economies, the slowdown expected in 2023 is mainly due to the fact that inflation has impacted both real income, and with it consumption, as well as production costs, with a negative effect on the competitiveness of exports. both goods and tourism. Lastly, for the economies of Central America and Mexico, although this year's growth represents a slowdown compared to 2022, in some cases there have been upward revisions compared to what ECLAC provided for last year's fines. This is due to the upward revision of the growth of the United States, the main trading partner and first source of remittances from their countries, which would affect both the external sector and private consumption. In addition, the lower energy prices expected for this year compared to 2022 would act in their favour, given that several of them are net importers of energy. The situation in each country Argentina, Haiti and Chile, the only ones that decreased Argentina will experience a decline of -2%, which makes the country the worst in the region in terms of GDP growth. Chile is negative, although to a much lesser extent: it will decrease by -0.3%; and Haiti, which will do so by -0.7%. For their part, Venezuela (5%), Panama (4.6%) and the Dominican Republic (4.6%) will lead economic growth this year, followed by Paraguay (4.2%), the Caribbean islands (3, 5%), Guatemala (3.2%), Honduras (3%), Costa Rica (2.7%) and Nicaragua (2.3%). Uruguay, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and El Salvador are located in the middle of the table, all with an estimated growth of 2%; followed by Cuba and Mexico, both with an increase of 1.5%. Below, but still with positive figures, are Colombia (1.2%) and Brazil (0.8%). ECLAC concluded that the growth forecast for the region is subject to downward risks given the possibility that the turbulence in the global banking system could reappear and intensify, which would result in a more persistent tightening of world financial conditions, with the consequent impacts on the access and cost of financing. "Along with financial risks, uncertainty persists regarding the effects that the prolongation of the war in Ukraine and the increase in geoeconomic fragmentation could have on economic growth, commodity prices and world trade," concluded the minister. inform Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/america-latina/2023/04/21/la-economia-de-america-latina-en-crisis-la-cepal-redujo-al-12-la-prevision-de-crecimiento-para-este-ano-en-la-region/

If we collected all the genetic material from prehistoric animals, how difficult would it be to bring dinosaurs back to life? At least once in our lives we have had the question: is it possible to revive the dinosaurs? And if so, what would it be like to bring them back to today's biosphere? It turns out that a paleontologist at Ohio State University asked exactly the same questions, with a genetic basis. According to William Ausich, the key would be in the genetic material that has been preserved to this day. If it were possible to sequence its complete genome, the specialist was asked at the time, how difficult would it be to bring a Triceratops to live with elephants? After years of study, this was the conclusion he reached. Let the prehistoric beasts breathe again To bring dinosaurs back, Ausich explains, the first thing would be to obtain their DNA. Complete. Initially, this represents a problem, because the genetic material degrades over time. Especially if 65 million years have passed, when these prehistoric beasts ruled the Earth. For the beasts of that remote past to breathe again, the damaged fragments of their genetic material would have to be healed. Although some of the fossils contain truly valuable DNA evidence, complete sequences are difficult to find. Not only that. The soft parts of the dinosaur's body were eaten at the time by other contemporary species. The pieces that were not eaten by other prehistoric animals decomposed over time, making it impossible for us to have anything other than their bones. With the available fragments we have of prehistoric animals, bringing dinosaurs back to life seems like a distant dream. Even if the genetic code of these species were compatible with the animals that exist today, Ausich explains, that strange hybrid would not be a dinosaur. On the contrary, it would be just that: a hybrid of an extinct animal with a current one. So, in a nutshell, it's unfortunately not possible to revive dinosaurs. And of course it's daunting: who wouldn't be excited to see an ichthyosaur sail the seas? Still, private companies like Colossal Biosciences are making serious efforts to bring back species that humans pushed to extinction. Tasmanian tigers and woolly mammoths are among his most serious plans—all CIA-funded, by the way. However, in the menu of possible you returned, there is no dinosaur. Or not yet. Link: https://www.ngenespanol.com/animales/se-puede-revivir-a-los-dinosaurios/