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A motorcycle, an adventure. Traveling is something that all bikers like, but it is true that the adventure is not the same on a naked as on a trail, on a maxi-scooter as on an R... Or even on a moped. Let them tell the Spanish DerbiSendaa, a young man who is very cool with scooters and the Nürburgring. A challenge fulfilled that was carried out last summer and that began with a promise to his followers on Instagram (more than 34,000 followers) and that has ended with the boy reaching the summit in the Green Hell... And back to Spain. Youth, divine treasure. There is nothing like having dreams, a motorcycle and age to make them come true. Tell this little boy that he will decide to buy one of the most iconic scooters of the late 90's, the Yamaha Aerox. Not content with that, he prepared it to the brim to make one of the trips of his life. The challenge is no small thing. He lives in a small town in Mallorca, and more than 1,400 km away awaited him until the Nürburgring. A journey of about 3,000 km on a 70cc bike (the Aerox originally had a 50cc cylinder, but it has been modified). What could go wrong? Many things (although he says he is prepared with spare parts and is aware that he will have mechanical failures), but the spirit is even greater. In his social networks he has been publishing some changes that have been made to the Aerox. There is not even the original color from when you bought it. The 90's scooter is packed to the brim, and its 50cc cylinder has been swapped out for a 70cc one; an aluminum Malossi Replica. As he has been publishing in his newspaper on social networks, upon arrival at the German circuit his second cylinder already seized. He does not lack skill or company to replace him easily, because his father joined his trip with a Renault 4L and a friend with a Renault Clio 16 valves. In addition to this, practically all the mechanical parts of the motorcycle have been replaced by Malossi components: from the crankshaft to the clutch and even the variator or even the 70 Malossi exhaust. Although he has only published the first video (he will move more about the adventure), on Instagram we have been able to follow his entire journey. And yes, he reached the culmination of the mecca of motorsports, arriving at the Green Hell on April 4, having left Mallorca on March 31. Every day I faced stages of between 300 and 600 km (maximum). He was recording each stage with his 360º camera. In the first installment of YouTube, he leaves us with the trip since he left home, where he had to go to Alcudia to take a ferry with which he could disembark on the Peninsula (Barcelona) and continue his trip to Gerona, the end of the first stage. We will see what he surprises us with in future installments of his video on YouTube, and, above all, the problems he faces on the long journey with the mythical and revitalized 90s scooter. Link: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/videos/mallorca-nurburgring-yamaha-aerox-3000-km-viaje-epico-scooter-70-cc

Super Mario Bros. was created by Nintendo in 1983 and forty years after its first adventure, it continues with expectation and content worldwide. The most recent step is of paramount importance as an animated film has been released that is set to lead audiences and be a benchmark in the sector. The interest is enormous worldwide, as the public continues to buy the merchandising products of the best-known plumber in the world. In fact, if you're a Mario Bros fan like us, you can't miss the Mario Bros stuffed animals from the 100% original licensed Illufantasy online stuffed animal store. Film production has left many moments and here we compile the ten most striking curiosities: The logo of the film combines colors and typography of others shown on previous occasions. The main references are to the Super Mario 3D and Odyssey versions of the game. The movie is inspired by many of the versions of Super Mario, as seen in the cannon that appears in the opening video. In fact, we can think that our protagonist will fly on occasion, a very common fact in games with hundreds of millions of players. It is a concept that comes from the game Super Mario 64 and that, apparently, will not be missing in the film. The actor in charge of giving voice, in its English version, to Super Mario is Chris Pratt. The protagonist of the latest versions of Jurassic Park or the Guardians of the Galaxy saga thus embarks on this adventure in which he takes on a very important challenge. “Mario is the soundtrack to the lives of young children. All that feeling is what makes the experience of watching this movie so great. I mean, I am that kid," Pratt said of the film and his starring role, in a very emotional and moving message. The composer who has been chosen to put the music to the film is the famous and prestigious Brian Tyler, who has extensive experience in film soundtracks. Tyler himself has acknowledged being a fan of this video game and has been very grateful to the management for having him for the project. “I wanted to incorporate Mario nostalgia,” Tyler has said of the film's song composition. In Spain, the film collected 2.1 million euros on the day of its premiere, Wednesday, April 5, 2023. This means the best entry in the history of an animation work in Spanish theaters. It is also the best premiere in the month of April since this data was recorded. In the trailer for the film, its beginning with a scene from Browser, the bad guy in the action, is striking. Audiences have to wait a couple of scenes to see Super Mario and learn how he is depicted in his first appearance on the big screen. Bowser stars in the trailer for many reasons, including that he has developed an unexpected taste for music. In fact, on occasion he launches into singing a song. As expected, the role of Bowser is the protagonist throughout the entire film. Everyone is waiting for a great final battle with Super Mario. Could directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic have predicted it this way? Luigi, the brother of Super Mario, has problems in the movie. At least that is how it is shown in the summary, as it appears in one of the last scenes of the video in an awkward situation. He is chased by a herd of Little Bones, conveying a sense of unease that does not fit with the rest of the work. Luigi's voice in the original version is that of actor and producer Charlie Day, who had his best experience as a dubber with 'Monster University', in 2013. Ten years later he returns to animation. In the Mushroom Kingdom there is at least one castle; Well, that is how it is reflected in the trailer (you have to look closely, yes). These two icons of the po[CENSORED]r video game are therefore present in the cinema. It is not the only castle in the film, as another one is identified on which Luigi prowls. With only two weeks on the big screen, the Super Mario Bros. movie has become the highest-grossing video game adaptation in history. The work raised, after its second weekend, more than 500 million dollars worldwide, of which 55 percent correspond to the American box offices and the remaining amount, to the rest of the countries. Warcraft and Pokémon: Detective Pikachu closed below 440 million. Expectations are very high and these figures will fall short within a month. Link: https://www.nintenderos.com/2023/04/10-curiosidades-de-la-pelicula-de-super-mario-bros/

The portal, which opted for research and long-term reporting as a way to gain credibility in the media ecosystem, won a 'pulitzer' in 2021 Viral content website BuzzFeed took the world by storm with lists of kittens, photos everyone should see before they die, and things only someone raised in the 1990s would say. And so, he dove for a bit of credibility with the creation of his news division. They even won a Pulitzer Prize a couple of years ago, the ultimate in American journalism. This Thursday, the portal returned to its origins with the closure of BuzzFeed News after years of losses, bad decisions and various setbacks for its ambitious commitment to digital journalism. "We have decided that the company cannot continue to finance that division," wrote the CEO, Jonah Peretti, in an internal letter to justify the dismissal of 15% of the entire company workforce, which in 2020 bought HuffPost, a news aggregator. in which from now on he intends to redouble the attention of the company. In total, 180 people will go to the streets or be relocated: a third worked in the news section. The news sent shares tumbling 20% on the New York Stock Exchange. The “love for the project” led Peretti, as he explains in the letter, to “overinvest more than necessary”. “That love also made me take too long to accept that the big platforms would not provide the distribution or financial support necessary to support free and premium journalism designed specifically for social media.” BuzzFeed News began during the 2012 White House election campaign under the direction of Ben Smith, then a young reporter signed to the Politico website. This pattern, based on attracting talent from organizations considered serious to a web that was then blamed for all the ills of the digital world, was an essential ingredient in the formula that turned a portal that only entered hard information matters based on adding other people's content in a medium with their own stories, juicy investigations and newsrooms in New York, Madrid, Paris, London, Rio de Janeiro or Mexico City. The secret was also in the youth of its journalists (and in the ambition that usually accompanies the first babble of the reporter). Among the Russian exclusives that made a difference for BuzzFeed News are stories such as the one that exposed the links between President Vladimir Putin and the action actor Steven Seagal, the one that exposed the alleged physical and sexual abuse of Tony Robbins, self-help guru or , more recently, the one that contributed to the freedom of seven prisoners who ended up in jail for the perfidy of a Chicago police officer. They are not afraid of long texts, as long as they are well edited and presented in an agile way, with an astute strategy of distribution in social networks and with titles capable of connecting with their base of young readers. This was how they were made in places like the White House or the Capitol, whose congressmen often had references to the web because it was the medium their children read. Chinese research The consecration came in 2021 with the Pulitzer for denouncing China's vast infrastructure to detain hundreds of thousands of Muslims in the Xinjiang region. Before, the web had registered its peak of po[CENSORED]rity in January 2017, when Smith had published a 35-page dossier (the Steele Dossier) on Donald Trump's relations with Russia. It circulated through the newsrooms in Washington, but media such as The New York Times or NBC preferred not to air it due to lack of guarantees. It is ironic that the end of BuzzFeed News came in the same week that the tenth anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings was commemorated (a tragedy that helped cement the web's change in mentality) and in which Smith ―who left the company in 2020, worked as a media reporter at The New York Times and is embarking on a new adventure, a website called Semafor― has published the memoirs about his adventures in digital journalism, Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Rave in the billion dollar race to go viral. This Thursday, The Atlantic magazine has advanced a chapter of that book entitled "After all that, I would still publish the dossier." Despite the succession of successes, the problems in making the commitment to serious information profitable made it unsustainable in the long run. The Newsroom was a victim, like other media born in the heat of the millennial generation, of the Facebook algorithm and the difficulty in monetizing the life-saving mutants of journalistic trends in recent years, from video to, more recently, podcasts. Nothing prevented the layoffs and the closure of entire sections such as Investigation, Politics, Science or Inequality from beginning. The last staff adjustment last fall made it clear that the question was not if the website was going to close, but when. "Although Peretti believed that it would last forever, BuzzFeed News has turned out to be exactly what its enemies said it would be: a flash in the galaxy of digital journalism," a former employee of the company explained to EL PAÍS on condition of anonymity. . “I think this adventure will be recorded because it addressed the way in which reporters express themselves on the Internet when talking about the street, to readers of the same age. It also taught traditional media to improve their concept of information in the age of social networks. In the end, the big American newspapers ended up fishing for a staff that they initially looked down on and that, 10 years later, is already the history of journalism. Link: https://elpais.com/sociedad/2023-04-20/la-web-viral-buzzfeed-pone-fin-a-su-ambiciosa-apuesta-por-el-periodismo-digital-con-el-cierre-de-su-division-de-noticias.html

The weight operates in a limited range between a maximum of 18.1234 units and a minimum of 18.0405 units. Photo EE: FileThe number of new weekly claims for unemployment benefits in the United States showed a higher-than-expected increase and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve (Fed) index fell more than expected in March. The Mexican peso depreciates slightly against the US dollar this Thursday morning. The local currency loses ground after the publication of data that shows a possible weakening of economic activity in the United States. The spot exchange rate is located at 18.0559 units per dollar, compared to an official record of 18.0444 units per dollar at the close of the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) yesterday. The coin loses 1.15 cents, equivalent to 0.06 percent. The crossing operates in a limited range between a maximum of 18.1234 units and a minimum of 18.0405 units. The Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback with a basket of six strong reference currencies, falls 0.32% to 101.64 units. The number of new weekly claims for unemployment benefits in the United States showed a higher-than-expected increase and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve (Fed) index fell more than expected in March. "In general, economic indicators are beginning to show deterioration in the United States. This is consistent with a greater probability of recession," said Gabriela Siller, director of Economic Analysis at the local Banco Base, in a report. The market's attention turns to the participation of US Fed officials in public events, after the head of the New York Fed, John Williams, stated the day before that inflation continues at problematic levels. "The dollar is stable against most of the currencies of developed countries given the signs that point to an end to the rate hike click, but with data that shows a generalized economic slowdown," Actinver explained. Link: https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/mercados/Dolar-hoy-precio-del-20-de-abril-de-2023-20230420-0025.html

The researchers analyzed the behavior and speed of more than 500 species and these were the results Scientists explained that the slow movement of large animals is related to heat and energy (Disney+ Screenshot) The animal kingdom never ceases to amaze scientists, the more research is done on different species, new elements are discovered that help to understand why some specimens behave in different ways in certain scenarios. Mobility in species is vital for their survival, displacement helps to understand the behavior patterns that animals have in aspects of survival and adaptation to habitats that undergo constant transformations due to the problems triggered by climate change. Alexander Dyer, a researcher at the German Center for Biodiversity Research (iDiv), led the study "The travel speeds of large animals are limited by their heat dissipation capabilities", which was published by the scientific journal PLoS Biology. in April of this year. In this work, the research team explained the reason behind why large species move at slow speeds. YOU MAY BE INTERESTED: Jam, the star employee of a store in South Korea who steals the attention of customers movement capabilities The research team explained that movement in animals helps to understand behavior patterns (EFE/Jon Hrusa) Ulrich Borse, Emilio Berti, Benjamin Rosenbaum and Myriam R. Hirt, who made up the rest of the work team, described in the article that these new observations help to understand "the movement capabilities that animals have and can be used to estimate the movement speed of any animal based on its size”, they detailed. During the investigation, the scientists examined the relationships that the size of the animal had with its speed to move from one point to another. Dyer and his colleagues analyzed this aspect in 532 species of different sizes and started from the assumption that larger animals -with longer legs or wings- could travel faster, however, after analyzing the observations it was shown that the medium-sized specimens are capable of sustaining faster sustained speeds. "This approach can even be applied to predict whether an animal could move between habitats fragmented by human development, when the details of its biology are unknown," said Dyer, whose statements were rescued from the digital media specialized in science, Phys. YOU MAY BE INTERESTED: He followed him to jail and that's how they paid him: the story of the rocker dog, Monclova's most faithful pet warming in animals Scientists detailed that the speed reached by animals is determined by their size (File) Following this line of fragmented habitats, the research team suggests that large animals are the most susceptible to the effects generated by this type of phenomenon caused by humans. One of the conclusions reached by the academics is that the speed at which a specimen can reach is related to energy and the release of heat, that is, those who move slowly do so to avoid overheating. , since their needs require more time to dissipate the heat generated by the movements. "As a result, the highest travel speeds are achieved by animals of intermediate body mass, suggesting that larger species have a more limited ability to move," the researchers explained in their conclusions. Changes in habitats due to spaces become a much greater challenge for animals, since they have to adapt to "new places", change trajectory routes in order to find water or limited resources such as food, forces species to have to expand into new territories. Link: https://www.infobae.com/mascotas/2023/04/20/esta-es-la-razon-por-la-que-los-animales-grandes-se-mueven-mas-lento/

Choosing a motorcycle well is a very important decision that will prevent you from regretting your decision. MAPFRE Cuidamos tuMOTO gives you several tips so that this does not happen. Whether you are going to buy your first or if you already have experience and are looking for a new motorcycle, it is important that you make sure that it will be a wise decision, that it will be a motorcycle that you will enjoy for a long time. A bad experience when you're starting out can take away your desire, and that's something you can avoid if you choose the right bike to start with. MAPFRE Cuidamos tuMOTO gives you several tips so that you do not have doubts when choosing a motorcycle. Motorcycle or scooter? If you've never ridden a motorcycle, you may want to do without clutch handling and gear shifting. The ideal would be to opt for a scooter that is more practical for moving around the city. Driving is easier because they do not have gears, thanks to their automatic transmission, so you only have to pay attention to braking and accelerating. A scooter will help you get comfortable rolling on two wheels (or three) for when you want to opt for a larger motorcycle. the weight of the motorcycle The weight of the motorcycle is one of the most important characteristics to take into account. If you take a motorcycle that is too heavy, it will prevent you from moving it easily when stationary and it will make it difficult for you to maneuver at low speed. With a light motorcycle, you will get less tired and you will be less lazy to move it: you will pass with more confidence. seat height The height of the seat fundamentally influences our motorcycle, how it behaves and how we feel about it. We understand as seat height, the distance from the lowest point of the driver's seat to the ground. The height depends on the type of motorcycle: Custom motorcycles stand out for their low seats, so the seat can reach very low heights to also lower the center of gravity, something important on heavy weight motorcycles. The naked bikes. This type of vehicle is usually characterized by having soft seats, but its width can determine the ease with which we reach the ground, the greater the width, the greater the curve that our legs must make to reach the ground. Sports bikes have a slightly higher seat. They are characterized by being small and not very fluffy, narrow in front and wider behind. Turismo motorcycles are designed to offer great comfort on the go, both for riders and passengers. They are comfortable seats, although being especially wide they can complicate access to the ground depending on our height. Trail bikes do have specially raised seats. Being motorcycles designed to offer good behavior both on the road and off-road, they have a generous ground clearance. Off-road motorcycles, such as enduro or motocross, are motorcycles with very long suspensions, a high ground clearance and, therefore, seats located at a high height, although with a low weight. When you go to buy a motorcycle, first get on it standing up to check if you put your feet on the ground while sitting down. Getting to the ground will give you more confidence on the bike. In movement it is easier to maintain balance, but when stopping it is the feet that will prevent us from losing balance. New or used motorcycle? It depends on the budget you have and your experience... If it's your first motorcycle, a good option would be to gain some experience and then move on to a bigger one, so buying a used motorcycle can be worth your while. If, on the other hand, you are already clear about the motorcycle model you want because it meets your taste or the needs you are looking for, and you have the experience and budget, a new motorcycle may be the best decision. Are you going with a passenger?If you are going to drive regularly with a passenger, you have to pay attention to the seat, if it is wide and comfortable, it can be easily accessed and it has handles so that you can hold it safely without forcing your posture. good load capacity The capacity of the motorcycles is usually a little limited if you are going to travel on a daily basis with a briefcase or backpack. To do this, make sure that it is easy to mount a rear trunk where you can carry your things. On a motorcycle we do not recommend wearing a backpack in which you carry hard or heavy objects, think that they can hurt you in the event of a fall, so if you can carry your luggage on the motorcycle, not on yourself, much better. 125cc motorcycle or A2 license If you have a car license and more than three years of experience with it, you have easy access to a 125 motorcycle or scooter. enjoy as is This way you will ensure that you have a motorcycle made to measure for you, and not an adaptation, in which weight, power and manageability are usually better balanced. If you have any questions about how to choose a motorcycle, one of the MAPFRE Cuidamos tuMOTO experts gives you several tips in this video to make it easier for you to choose your motorcycle. Remember that by being a Member of the Club you have the Video Courses service where you can learn dynamically about the world of two wheels. Link: https://www.moto1pro.com/actualidad/elige-bien-una-moto-sin-miedo-equivocarte

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It is a feeling of repeating an experience already lived at another time. A 'Déjà vu' is simply a memory of the future The term déjà vu, which became French for 'already seen', was named by French researcher Émile Boirac in his book L'Avenir des sciences psychiques (The Future of Psychic Sciences). According to an article published in the magazine of the Educar Association, an online platform that specializes in neuroscientific courses and publications, déjà vu or paramnesia is a psychological reaction that the brain transmits to the person who has been in the place where you are without perhaps having ever been. (Illustrative image). People experienced a "déjà vu", that strange sensation that warns that this moment has already been lived before. scroll According to experts, it is said that this sensation lasts between 10 and 30 seconds and has an unpredictable and fleeting nature that is related to the process of memory and human consciousness. What does science say about this phenomenon? There are currently several theories, on the neuroscience side, that try to explain this phenomenon. Among those that are, is the proposal of Alan S. Brown, counselor at the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, United States. The psychologist and also author of the book The Déjà vu Experience, shows a classification of the various scientific investigations in relation to 'déjà vu'. These son: 1. Double processing The central idea of this explanation is the sustaining of 'déjà vu' as a result of two synchronized parallel cognitive processes that momentarily lose resolution. Said asynchrony may be due to the absence of one process when the other is activated or to the fact that the brain is encoding the information and retrieving it at the same time, that is, two related pathways that are normally separated are merging. 2. Neurological The 'déjà vu' is an episode produced due to a brief dysfunction or interruption in a circuit of the temporal cortex, involved in the experience of remembering lived situations. This fact generates a “false memory” of the situation. This theory has been justified with the study of patients with epilepsy of the temporal cortex, who often experience déjà vu just before suffering one of their attacks. By measuring neural discharges in the brains of those patients, scientists have been able to identify the brain regions where déjà vu signals begin and how stimulating those same regions can produce that sensation. According to some investigations, 'déjà vu' are frequent in people who are sometimes in a very extreme situation of stress and exhaustion. iStock 3. Mnemic He defines 'déjà vu' as an experience because of the similarities and overlaps between past and present experiences. The psychologist Anne M. Cleary, a researcher of the neural bases underlying 'déjà vu', postulates this phenomenon as a normal metacognitive mechanism that occurs when a past experience bears a resemblance to the present and, consequently, makes us believe that we already we have been there. 4. Double perception or attention It is said that the phenomenon is produced as a consequence of a momentary distraction of the brain just after part of the scene has been captured. When this attention is resumed and a complete capture is made, a strong sense of familiarity is attributed to that scene without being aware of its origin, giving a sensation of "false memory", since it had been implicitly and unconsciously registered. The curiosities of déjà vu Approximately two out of three people have experienced this phenomenon at some point in their lives.-The incidence of 'déjà vu' decreases with age. It is more common in people who travel and who have quite liberal beliefs, whether political or religious. People experience this phenomenon mainly when they are doing relaxing activities and in the company of friends, although an earlier stage of fatigue or stress precedes the phenomenon.-Its duration itself is relatively short, lasting around 10 to 30 seconds and is more frequent in the evenings than in the mornings and during the weekends. 14% of people report that they have experienced this phenomenon only once or twice in their life, 19% three or four times, 23% five to eight times and 44% nine or more times. Some data conclude that this phenomenon is more common among schizophrenics than in normal people, although in them the experience can last several minutes or hours.-Although people's emotional reactions to this phenomenon are diverse, they are generally positive and show curiosity osurprise. The phenomenon has been the center of scientific attention since 1800, presenting more than 30 different explanations for it. The term began to be used at the end of the 1800s, although the exact date has not been specified and its use did not become po[CENSORED]r until decades later. Link: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/lifestyle/deja-vu-que-dice-la-ciencia-y-cuales-son-las-curiosidades-de-este-fenomeno-nid19042023/

Normally, when Apple launches a new iPhone model on the market, the company takes advantage and sifts through the catalog by stopping selling some of the older generations that were officially on the shelves. And it will happen when we see the iPhone 15, but it seems that at a higher level than usual. The Chinese website MyDrivers has published through its sources the models that would be discarded with the arrival of the iPhone 15, and although part of them are foreseeable, there are movements that some would not be saddened by. It depends on the models you prefer, of course. Goodbye to the "iPhone mini" Right now Apple (officially) sells the following iPhone models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 12 iPhone SE 3 With the arrival of the iPhone 15 and according to MyDrivers, the iPhone models that would stop selling are: iPhone 12: Apple would stop selling this generation, and would go on to deliver repaired iPhone 13 models to those who need repairs for a damaged iPhone 12. iPhone 13 mini: the few sales of this terminal and the arrival of a new generation may make Apple say goodbye to its iPhone mini for good. For me, a real last. iPhone 14 Plus: Apple would stop selling this model in favor of the iPhone 15 Plus, which would continue with its same size and strategy. Two "Plus" models would get in the way of each other in the catalogue. Of course, these models could continue to be sold in unofficial stores (and also with discount prices). It will depend on the amount of stock that remains and the desire to destroy it on the part of the sellers. We will also be waiting to see which iPhone models enter the list of old or obsolete products, but for that we will have to wait until September. And before comes WWDC 2023, which this year can be historic with the presentation of the expected Reality Pro. Link: https://www.applesfera.com/iphone/malas-noticias-iphone-15-apple-dejara-fabricar-vender-estos-modelos

The result falls 24% as the margins of the leading electric car manufacturer deteriorate and revenue slows down Tesla has disappointed with its first quarter accounts. Sales growth slows, margins deteriorate and profit falls. The company run by Elon Musk has made several excuses, but at first they have not convinced investors, who punish the price in the hours after the session. The revenue of the leading manufacturer of electric cars grew by 24%, to 23,329 million dollars (about 21,300 million euros at the current exchange rate), while the profit fell, also by 24%, to 2,513 million dollars. There are other negative signs in their accounts. The generation of operating cash flow was reduced by 37% and that of free cash flow, subtracting investments, by 80%. But perhaps what is most striking is the deterioration of the gross margin by almost 10 points, from 29.1% a year ago to 19.1%. The reason for this is, above all, the price reduction undertaken by the company to face competition from other manufacturers. “Our operating margins were reduced at a manageable rate,” the company says despite those numbers. Tesla's stratospheric valuation a year and a half ago, when it was worth more than all the other car manufacturers combined, was based on the false premise that it would be able to corner the electric car market, maintain its margins and contain its revenues. costs. As competitors launched new models and it lost market share in its segment, the price has fallen sharply and valuations have been revised. Tesla defends his model. “In the current macroeconomic environment, we see this year as a unique opportunity for Tesla. While many automakers are struggling with the unit economics of their EV programs, we want to take advantage of our position as a cost leader. We are focused on the rapid growth of production, investments in autonomy and software for vehicles, and on maintaining the course of our growth investments, ”he says in his quarterly results report. Growth at the cost of margins Tesla also justifies the price cuts, which it acknowledges that it has applied to many models and in all regions. The underlying idea is that gaining share favors it in the long term due to post-sales services and the possibility of building customer loyalty, a strategy not very different from that of traditional companies in the sector, but adapted to the new times: "Our Short-term pricing strategy takes into account a long-term view of profitability per vehicle, given the potential lifetime value of a Tesla vehicle through range, overload, connectivity, and service. In the conference with analysts, Elon Musk has confirmed that his strategy involves sacrificing margins to defend his market share as much as possible. "This is a good time to further increase our and we will continue to invest in growing as quickly as possible," he said. "We have the vision that driving higher volumes and a larger fleet is the right choice now compared to lower volumes with higher margins," he explained. And he has insisted that he could make current sales profitable in the future by adapting cars to gain autonomous driving capabilities and charging for it. In the first quarter, the average price of each car sold has been around $46,000, clearly below the $52,200 in the first quarter of 2022. The company has announced this Wednesday new price reductions in part of its models. In addition, the company has had to lower prices when seeing that it had gone from waiting lists to not being able to sell all the cars it manufactured. It produced 440,808 cars and delivered 422,875 cars. Sales of high-end models (S/X) fall especially short: it barely delivered 10,700 of the 19,437 cars manufactured. This, despite the fact that Musk had said that demand had skyrocketed and that orders were twice the pace of production. With the figures for the quarter in hand, it looks like he was selling smoke. Rising costs of raw materials and logistics have also deteriorated profitability. The company expects to defend margins by reducing the unit costs of its vehicles, by improving production efficiencies in its newer factories and by reducing logistics costs. Link: https://elpais.com/economia/2023-04-19/las-rebajas-de-precios-pasan-factura-al-beneficio-de-tesla.html

In recent days, videos have become po[CENSORED]r where different species of animals can be seen walking in circles, a behavior that has generated controversy among Internet users, who were quick to speak out and propose different hypotheses. It is worth mentioning that the videos were recorded in different parts of the world and the species found in them are far (evolutionarily speaking) from each other. Among them we can find sheep, reindeer, ants and orcas. Like thousands of Internet users, scientists have shared the possible reasons why animals have these strange behaviors, so despite how strange it may seem, there is a scientific explanation for such behavior. Why are animals walking in circles without stopping? One of the first experts to speak out to explain the possible reasons for such behavior was Matt Bell, a professor at the University of Hartpury in England, who commented that this can be attributed to a condition of stereotypy. Stereotypy is a rhythmic and repetitive involuntary movement and according to the Zoo animal wellness education center, it can be divided into two: Repetitive, invariable behaviors with no apparent immediate function. Repetitive behaviors caused by repeated attempts to adapt to the environment or by central nervous system dysfunction. Zoo Animal Wellness Education Center, shares that, in the case of mammals, other types of stereotypes have been described, for example "displacement, among which stands out the behavior known in English as "pacing" and that consists of the animal it moves always following the same route, which it repeats over and over again. Sometimes". Another possible explanation is the one put forward by Molecare Farm Vets, where a group of veterinarians assure that this phenomenon is actually listeriosis. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Listeriosis is a serious infection usually caused by eating food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes." Listeriosis can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), miscarriages or blood poisoning, dejection, loss of appetite, fever, lack of coordination, salivation, facial paralysis, and circling, just as animals have been seen doing. One of the animals in which this behavior of walking in circles has been seen, are ants. However, such behavior is not so rare among this group of insects, as the phenomenon is known as "the circle of death" and occurs when the ant that sets the pace becomes disoriented and begins to spin.One of the animals in which this behavior of walking in circles has been seen, are ants. However, such behavior is not so rare among this group of insects, as the phenomenon is known as "the circle of death" and occurs when the ant that sets the pace becomes disoriented and begins to spin. In one of the videos that generated the most controversy, a group of orcas could be seen sailing in circles, however, a study published in the journal Science Direct mentions that circular behaviors in marine megafauna may have several similar purposes. across all taxa, including foraging, social interactions, and browsing. Link: https://ensedeciencia.com/2023/04/19/por-que-los-animales-caminan-en-circulos-el-controversial-misterio-que-podria-explicar-la-ciencia/

A true vintage custom bike with a Bobber look. The motorcycle has been built by Lord Drake Kustoms in collaboration with a workshop in Vélez Málaga. Fran Manen, owner of Lord Drake Kustom often gets questions like Do you only build Cafe Racers or Sportster Scrambers? Are you going to stop working with Harley? His answer was the Bobber custom, Old School motorcycle, a true Harley, American with character. THE SPRINGER VINTAGE The base is a 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail with a 1450 twin cam engine. The Springer Vintage, a customized Harley-Davidson This bike was customized in the Lord Drake Kustoms motorcycle workshop in Miami and “SDT” are the initials of the name of the owner of the bike transformed on this occasion. I did not want to use the typical and cheap Springer Aftermarket forks, so it was clear, you had to start with a very simple base to choose from, so it was decided to use the Harley Softail. And for the most radical and authentic result, a Softail with an authentic Springer front end. PROCESS The first thing was to strip the chassis to the point of removing the oil tank along with all the original engine and transmission covers from the Harley Twin Cam. A handcrafted rear fender and oil tank, plus all fittings, fuel tank base and base and complete seat. The handlebars and exhaust pipes were all made by Lord Drake Kustoms. Also accompanied was a Sportster peanut-type fuel tank. A Harley customized by Lord Drake Kustoms Finally, a pair of amazing 21″ big spoke wheels up front, give this Harley Bobber a great look. The rest of the engine and transmission covers on this Harley Bobber Softail have been treated from stock chrome to textured powder coat black. The finishes were very simple: pure steel with the rust that characterizes it and semi-gloss lacquer to protect it on the fenders and fuel tank. Textured or gloss black and red powder coat paint was also applied to the edge of the rims. Commissioned by the owner of the motorcycle, the upholstery of the bobber seat was made with the same leather that Ferrari uses for the interior panels of its cars. We must not forget the essence in this world of personalization and transformation of motorcycles, from which this trend is born. Without Harleys, today we probably wouldn't know the term custom bike and all that it stands for today. You may also be interested, BMW R 18 IRON ANNIE: A personalized aeronautical style. Link: https://revistamoto.com/wp_rm/the-springer-vintage-una-harley-muy-especial/

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The salamander is a urodel amphibian capable of adapting to the aquatic and terrestrial environment. Around the world there are around 550 different species. Their diet is based on the intake of insects and small crustaceans. It should be noted that in their natural and wild state they have a life expectancy of twenty years. Here we tell you the most interesting curiosities of the salamander. origins This animal has been on planet Earth for at least 230 million years. In 2020, the oldest salamander fossil ever found was discovered in Kyrgyzstan. Species There is a po[CENSORED]r belief that the salamander is a small animal, but this is not the case in all cases. There are very large species that measure more than a meter. This is the case of the Japanese giant salamander, which is currently in danger of extinction. ways to breathe In general, amphibians are characterized by having gills in their early stages of life and lungs once they reach adulthood. However, the salamander does not follow this rule. Some species only have gills and never develop lungs. Depending on the species, there are three forms of respiration: through the lungs, through the gills or through the skin. fertilization The frog and the toad present an external fertilization. But 90% of salamander species have internal fertilization. The males deposit bags of sperm on the ground, which the females then take to fertilize themselves. Once they have taken them, they can retain them inside their body for up to a year and a half. vocal chords The salamander does not have vocal cords. Makes clicking noises when threatened. With the other specimens of its species, it communicates through chemical signals and touch. regeneration One of the great curiosities of the salamander is that it can regenerate its limbs, and the speed at which it does so basically depends on its age. In addition to limbs, he also has the ability to replace damaged parts of his lungs, heart, and brain. temperatures Something that very few people know about the salamander is that it is very resistant to low temperatures. Some species enter a dormant state similar to hibernation to survive the cold winter. The Siberian salamander can even handle being frozen for a while, as it generates a kind of "antifreeze" to protect its internal organs. Therefore, even if his body is frozen, he can stabilize alive. Link: https://okdiario.com/mascotas/curiosidades-salamandra-que-te-sorprenderan-10765917

This decision also means that the albiceleste team will participate in the tournament instead of Indonesia. FIFA has granted that Argentina will host the U-20 World Cup between May 20 and June 11, replacing Indonseia, this organization announced Monday in a statement. This decision also means that Argentina will participate in the tournament instead of Indonesia. “FIFA is pleased to announce that this year's edition of the FIFA U-20 World Cup will take place in Argentina, so the country of the current world champions will open its doors to the great stars of world football. of tomorrow”, declared the president of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, in the statement of the governing body. The draw "will take place on Friday, April 21 at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich." FIFA recalled that Argentina is "the most successful nation in the history of the U-20 World Cup, having won the title six times (the most recent in 2007)" and that it already organized the competition in 2001. Infantino already advanced at the end of March in a visit to the Conmebol headquarters in Luque (Paraguay) that Argentina had "very good chances" of organizing the tournament, after being the first country to present its candidacy with all the requirements. On March 29, FIFA abandoned the organization of the tournament to Indonesia due to the ban decreed by the authorities of the Asian country, with a Muslim majority, who wanted to prevent Israel from participating. The two countries do not have diplomatic relations. Indonesia also defends the Palestinian cause. Hours before FIFA's announcement, the Argentine government announced in Buenos Aires its economic support for organizing the U-20 World Cup in the country. "The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has all the support to carry out the organization (...)", said the Minister of Economy, Sergio Massa, on Monday in a government broadcast together with the president of the soccer governing body local, Claudio Tapia, and other leaders. Aliceleste had been eliminated in the qualifying round for the World Cup, but now they will join the competition as the organizing country. Argentina is the biggest historic World Cup winner in the category, with six cups obtained, one of them with Diego Maradona in Japan-1979 and another with Lionel Messi in the Netherlands-2005. The qualified participants in sports competitions are the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Fiji, New Zealand, England, France, Israel, Italy, Slovakia, Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, Ecuador, South Korea, Iraq, Japan, Uzbekistan, Gambia, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia. The Argentine government announced its support for the organization, despite the economic difficulties it is suffering with a debt contracted by the previous government with the IMF for 44.5 billion dollars and year-on-year inflation of 104.3%. Link: https://www.eluniverso.com/deportes/futbol/ecuador-alla-te-esperan-argentina-sera-sede-del-mundial-sub-20-confirma-la-fifa-nota/

The heads of global finance, meeting in Washington just over a year after Russia's shock invasion of Ukraine, drew very different conclusions about the heightened risks to the outlook, in a split that shows the growing role of geopolitical strife in the worldwide economy. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- The world's finance chiefs, meeting in Washington just over a year after Russia's shocking invasion of Ukraine, came to far different conclusions about the biggest risks to the outlook, in a split that shows the growing role of geopolitical struggles in the world economy. The main takeaway among wealthy, democratic nations is the need for greater “resilience” in supply chains, to ensure that their economies are better insulated from risks ranging from wars and pandemics to coercive attempts by authoritarian systems. But others, like the International Monetary Fund, warned against a "fragmentation" of the world economy into rival blocs that would hurt growth. Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of Seven invoked the terms "resilient" and "resilience" a total of 15 times in their joint statement after meetings on Wednesday. “All countries are going to want to have more resilient supply chains in a much less stable world; the lesson from Ukraine was that energy dependence on Russia was probably a mistake,” British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt told reporters on Thursday. “We want to make sure that not only energy dependency is addressed, but also technological dependency, critical mineral dependency and all kinds of dependencies,” he added. German Finance Minister Christian Lindner, Hunt's G7 colleague, described the danger as “cluster risk”, that is, over-reliance on trade and investment in one place. Trade relations with China, for example, “must not become a cluster risk; that is why diversification is necessary,” he told reporters on Thursday. But the danger of this new push by democratic economies to shift supply chains inward—something US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls “friendshoring”—is the splitting of the global economy into blocs, which leads to less efficiency and ultimately less development. This was warned by Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, which together with the World Bank celebrates the spring meetings of those responsible for world economic policy this week in the US capital. The security of global supply chains "is taking on a new priority" in economic debates and decision-making, Georgieva told reporters on Thursday. "The question is whether we can be more determined to improve the security of supplies, but without pushing the world so far as to lead to a second cold war." While “resilience” is the new mantra for the US and its allies, “fragmentation” is the feared outcome among those watched, including Georgieva. “Going on a path of less fragmentation in the world economy is good for everyone,” he declared last week. Speaking on Bloomberg Television's “Wall Street Week” with David Westin on Friday, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers will claim that “there is a growing acceptance of fragmentation”. “Perhaps most worryingly, there is a growing sense that ours is not the best snippet to associate with,” said Summers, a Bloomberg TV contributor. The main source of this fragmentation risk is the increasing tensions between the US and China, the first and second world economies. "That's the key relationship in the world" and "it's fracturing," former IMF chief economist Raghuram Rajan said on Bloomberg Television on the sidelines of the meetings on Thursday. "That's important to the rest of the world, because if you have to choose sides, countries will find themselves in a very, very difficult position." That position did not go unnoticed by Morocco's finance minister, Nadia Fettah Alaoui. "Countries like Morocco will suffer fragmentation," he said on Thursday. “We have to push to avoid it.” No more 'Chinese' To make matters even worse, the growth trend of the world economy is much weaker. This is partly because major countries such as China, Japan and some members of the Eurozone are experiencing a decline in the working-age po[CENSORED]tion. Productivity growth rates have weakened compared to past decades. And the IMF also warned this week that high debt levels make the world more vulnerable. While China's reopening this year features a burst of growth that may help sustain global expansion, its medium-term trend pace of 5% or below is certainly below pre-pandemic rates. “We no longer have any China growing at very high rates,” Gita Gopinath, who is now Georgieva's top lieutenant after serving as IMF chief economist, told Bloomberg TV. "So, for the global economy as a whole, we don't have very large growth engines." “The IMF is absolutely right, long-term growth looks much worse,” Rajan said. All the worse that, according to the IMF, the five-year world outlook is the worst of its projections, which go back to 1990. That year was effectively the end of the last Cold War: a year before the collapse of the Soviet Union, which it contributed to the rapid integration of formerly communist nations into a new, rapidly globalizing economy. Today, intensifying geopolitical competition is also manifesting itself in the battle for investment dollars and disputes over debt. Limited progress was made at the Washington meetings on the economy resolving debt overhangs in Zambia and other borderlands, as China, the developing world's largest official creditor, is reluctant to accept terms insisted on by members of the G7. Chinese movements China, by contrast, is focused on bolstering its own supply chains and financial ties with the developing world, an impetus highlighted this week by hosting Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Amid deadlocked debt negotiations in Washington, Shanghai witnessed the inauguration of one of Lula's predecessors, Dilma Rousseff, as head of the New Development Bank. The NDB, as it is known by its acronym in English, is one of the many multinational institutions and forums that China has created in a move that places less importance on legacy organizations created in a time of US rule. Back in the US capital, the fracture in the world order was also evident in the inability of G20 finance ministers to issue a statement, continuing the discord the group has faced since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Some policymakers in the developed world are vigilant about risks, even as they try to change supply chains. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said, "We need a common strategy to avoid such fragmentation and keep the door open for stronger cooperation." Link: https://www.infobae.com/america/agencias/2023/04/18/jefes-de-finanzas-difieren-sobre-riesgos-para-la-economia-global/

Squids that survive with virtually no oxygen, fish that use bioluminescence to capture prey... These are some examples of the incredible creatures that thrive on the ocean floor. Here are some examples. What is the darkest place in the world? Some readers will answer that a cave or outer space. But it is probably the depths of the ocean, where the mass of water does not let a particle of light through. However, oddly enough, life makes its way even in the deepest point on Earth: the Challenger Deep, located about 11,000 meters below sea level. Here are some examples of those species habituated to the oceanic abysses. vampire squid This small cephalopod with a scientific name (Vampyroteuthis infernatis) lives in deep waters of temperate and tropical oceans, at between 600 and 900 meters, although it is capable of diving even deeper. These are called epipelagic zones (the shallowest within the sea), but these creatures must deal with a worse enemy than the absence of sunlight: scarce oxygen. Vampire squids live in so-called 'oxygen-minimum zones (OMZ)', where saturation is too low for the metabolism of any self-respecting complex organism to function. Even so, it can live its entire life cycle in areas with less than 3% oxygen. One possible explanation, according to scientists, may be the high concentration of hemoglobin, which helps these creatures of the deep to take advantage of every last drop of oxygen they can capture. Another curiosity of these deep-sea cephalopods is their ability to escape from predators. They do this by shooting a stream of light through a requisite, a flash that stuns would-be predators, giving it time to slip into the darkness. dragon fish The dragon fish (Stomias boa) is one of the most unique creatures of the deep. Although it is a fish, it looks more like a snake. It does not exceed 30 centimeters in length, but its appearance is terrifying. Its body is very elongated, with a very small head and eye, but very long and fine teeth, which allows it to feed without problem on any type of small crustacean that it may find on its way. It has prominent jaws, and very disproportionate in relation to the rest of the body. This allows them to gobble up much larger creatures, but at a high price: they can never close them completely. As with other deep-sea species, it has a long fish, in this case on its chin, which serves as a luminous lure to attract its prey. It lives between 200 and 1,500 meters deep in seas around the world, although it is more common on the Atlantic coast of North America. "Lasiognathus dinema" This fish is known in English as 'devil fish', and it is not for less, since Lasiognathus dinema is surely one of the most demonic-looking creatures. It is a lophiiform fish, the order to which anglerfish belong, which was discovered in 2015 in northern Mexican waters. They baptized it as 'dinema', from the Greek prefix di (two) and nema (thread), alluding to two elongated threadlike extensions that have - Survives at depths between 1,000 and 1,500 meters. It is between 2 and 10 centimeters long, but, like many other fishing fish, they have a beginning in the head from which they release a bioluminescent photophore that they use as a hook, as if it were a fishing rod. They generate bioluminescence by mixing oxygen and luciferase, a protein that glows in the dark. black devil Without leaving the hell of the fish, we ran into another 'demonic' teacher. This is Melanocetus johnsonii, a deep-sea fish that thrives between 2,000 and 4,000 meters deep and is known by the nickname of 'black devil'. It is not for less, because it is completely dark. Don't be fooled by its flaccid appearance, as its skin is especially hydrodynamic, which allows it to swim at high speed and 'sneak away' in the blink of an eye. However, if these strange creatures are famous for something, it is precisely for the opposite: they have the ability to remain completely still in the water, although without sinking, playing dead and going unnoticed by potential predators. Although perhaps its most outstanding feature is the difference in size -and function- between males and females. As with other deep-sea species, the males are literally parasites of the females. They join these and merge with your body. The male literally feeds on the female in exchange for carrying out a single function: producing sperm. viper fish Viperfish (Chauliodus spp.), inhabitants of which can reach depths of up to 4,000 meters. They are ferocious predators with enormous fangs, which can never close together, so that when they close their mouths, they protrude from the front. In addition, they have a flexible neck that allows them to bend their heads backwards, which gives them an even more terrifying air. The teeth reach the level of the eyes, which allows them not to let any prey escape, even if it is sometimes at too great a price: if they misjudge the bite, they can sink their own teeth, which can be lethal. Link: https://www.nationalgeographic.com.es/mundo-animal/peces-que-pescan-senuelo-luz-otras-curiosidades-fauna-profundidades_19762

An origami motorcycle? It seems like a joke, but nothing surprises us anymore in the world of two wheels. If two years ago we saw a possible sketch of Stilride, now the bike is a reality that goes into production. It is an electric motorcycle developed by the Swedish firm. An idea that came to the fore in 2020 but since then we have not heard anything again, until now. The electric motorcycle inspired by Japanese origami comes true, with price and final design included. It will reach 100 km/h and will need four hours of charging Stilride is a name that some remember well because of the peculiarity that a motorcycle that was based on Japanese origami appeared. Yes, that Japanese origami, the art of creating small and intricate shapes with a sheet of paper... Well, you can also make a motorcycle out of it. At first, that invention was called Light.Fold. Now it has been officially presented under the name of Stilride SUS1, although it is very difficult to classify it, despite being an electric breaker with all the molds. It differs in some details from the bike that was first seen. Dreams have a very particular conception of what an electric motorcycle is, including the techniques to manufacture it. For this they have used a technique called “industrial origami steel folding”. In other words… A light, ecological and sustainable motorcycle. In this 'origami' process, the motorcycle is manufactured ecologically, without tools. There are those who consider it a work of art on an industrial level. The electric machine is built on a curved stainless steel monocoque structure. In Japanese origami, the swan is one of the most represented figures. In this case, the motorcycle has something to do with it, because its shape resembles a swan. They have shaped it in a similar way to what is done with origami with paper. The unveiled motorcycle has a final weight of 130 kg with the battery included. It is powered by an 8 kW electric motor that is installed on the rear wheel and has a maximum torque of 280 Nm, allowing the motorcycle to reach a top speed of 100 km/h. For the battery they have used a 5.1 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers a range of about 120 km declared by the manufacturer, and needs about four hours to charge. The rest is pretty simple: upside-down forks at the front, a monoshock at the rear, and an adjustable saddle. And expensive, because we are talking about a motorcycle that has been announced at a price of 15,000 euros. The first units will start arriving in 2024 after the bikes are individually and manually built to order in a company workshop in Stockholm. Link: https://www.motorpasionmoto.com/motos-electricas/moto-electrica-origami-realidad-cuesta-como-yamaha-yzf-r6-tiene-120-km-autonomia

Do you want to know how long ships have existed, which is the largest in the world or how fast they can reach? All of us have seen a ship at some point. It is possible that some have not had the opportunity to see them in person because they are not close to the sea. But despite that, it is clear that they have seen images of this means of transport on television, in magazines or on the Internet. Be that as it may, we all know that it is a means of transportation. However, it is almost certain that little is known about him. For this reason, at Viajestic we are going to tell you some curiosities regarding boats. For example, did you know that it is not known exactly since when this means of transport exists? However, it is believed that the first Eastern civilizations made use of wooden, sailing and rowing boats to transport materials for construction. In this line, it should be noted that the Phoenicians built ships to carry out their commercial activity. The Egyptians, for their part, used them to transport stones and logs down the Nile River. Giving an exact date, we can say that sailing ships were used in the year 1710 for international trade. Later, in the year 1766, new vessels destined for war were manufactured. Do you wonder when the steamboats arrived? They did it in the middle of the 19th century. And it was not until the 20th century that the first cruise ships appeared. However, do not imagine a huge ship like those that exist today; At that time, most have the capacity to carry approximately 150 people on board. However, there were other much larger ships, such as the famous Titanic. This ship was 270 meters long and 53 meters high. Did you know that it was part of a trio of ocean liners considered to be the most luxurious, fastest and largest in the world? The other two were called Olympic and Gigantic. But the curiosities about the boats are more, not only these. For example, we can say that the first ship that circumnavigated the world was called Nao Victoria; It left for the Americas in the year 1519. The largest cruise ship on the planet is the Symphony of the Royal Caribbean and has no more and no less than 2,759 cabins. It even has a zip line on its 9th floor! Finally, we are going to end this article about boat curiosities by talking about their speed. For example, you should know that sailboats sail at approximately 11 kilometers per hour. The Titanic, which more than a century ago was considered one of the fastest in the world, barely exceeded 40 kilometers per hour. However, there are now multihull sailing boats that can reach 93 km/h. Link: https://www.lasexta.com/viajestic/curioso/curiosidades-transporte-maritimo-que-quiza-quieras-saber_20230415643a6c691036390001cf71e1.html

Julius Randle of the New York Knicks shoots in front of Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the initial round playoff series Saturday, April 15, 2023 (AP Photo/Nick Cammett)( Nick Cammett/Associated Press) CLEVELAND — Julius Randle joked that he was out of shape. Josh Hart arrived at the press conference wearing a T-shirt with a photo of his teammate Jalen Brunson on the front. After the game, the Knicks looked relaxed. During this he showed what they are capable of when they have all their resources, after a few worrying weeks. And suddenly, the New York campaign looks brighter. Brunson overcame an early accumulation of fouls and scored 27 points, including 21 in the second half for the Knicks, who cruelly welcomed the Cleveland Cavaliers back to the playoffs by beating them 101-97 on Saturday. Randle returned from an ankle injury and scored 19 points to support the Knicks' cause in the first game of this series in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. Brunson was limited to nine minutes in the first half, but hit crucial shots down the stretch as the Knicks overcame a strong Cleveland offense led by Donovan Mitchell. The Knicks were holding on to a 99-97 lead when Brunson missed a jumper with nine seconds left. Randle saved New York with his 10th rebound — the team's 17th offensive. This resulted in Quentin Grimes converting two free throws to ensure the victory. "There are no words necessary to describe the monster rebound that Julius pulled off at the end," Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. "That bounce was big, big." Randle was in doubt until pregame warmups, when he tested the left ankle that he sprained a couple of weeks ago. The star forward didn't seem to resent the ailment as he paced the fifth-seeded Knicks. Mitchell finished with 38 points for the Cavs, who haven't been in the playoffs since they played in the 2018 NBA Finals. banking. The second meeting was held Tuesday, also at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Link: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/en-espanol/noticias/story/2023-04-15/brunson-y-randle-guian-a-knicks-a-triunfo-ante-cavs

FILE - Brazilian workers are seen during a shoe manufacturing process at a factory in Novo Hamburgo, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in August 2010. share see comments Print However, according to the International Monetary Fund, persistent inflation will cause an economic slowdown in the region, which is why it is imperative to control it. WASHINGTON- Three years after uncertainty gripped economies around the world due to COVID-19, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees reason for optimism, noting that employment levels in Latin America have already exceeded those expected they presented before the pandemic. Gustavo Adler, Division Chief in the Western Hemisphere Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), explained during the Voice of America that the pandemic caused economies to show high unemployment rates. Currently, most economies are at "full employment" and the level of this "already exceeded pre-pandemic levels." That is to say, affirms Adler, "the economies are operating above what is considered the potential product, the total of what they can produce." However, when demand grows very quickly, including that of employment, inflationary pressures are generated that descend on the most vulnerable, those most affected by inflation. In this case, says the head of the IMF Division, "controlling inflation is very important to balance the economy and restore price stability and, above all, important, to protect the most vulnerable. This is done by balancing demand with the offer basically." persistent inflation The IMF expects that persistent inflation in Latin America will cause a slowdown in the region, as inflation is not falling fast enough and remains stubbornly high, up to 7% on average. “We know that this high inflation disproportionately hurts low-income households, particularly because it has been concentrated in large increases in food prices. And because wages have not been able to stabilize to keep up with these higher prices,” explained Nigel Chalk, deputy director of the IMF's Western Hemisphere Department. The good news, the agency believes, is that most of the region will avoid a recession. However, for Gustavo Adler, it is imperative to curb domestic demand in Latin American countries and this inevitably involves cooling the labor market, which has already exceeded its limit. “If consumption and investment accelerate well above the economy's capacity to generate employment, that generates inflationary pressure. The only thing we are saying is that basically the demand for investment and consumption have to grow in line with the capacity of the economy to produce more employment and generate that employment”, explains the IMF division chief. Economist Marcelo Giugale, now a professor at Georgetown University and former director of the World Bank, envisions another possible solution: “I don't think they are openly proposing layoffs or cooling the job market through layoffs. So I think it's more on the side of cooling demand through public spending." the 2023 According to the International Monetary Fund, economic growth in the region will drop to 1.6% compared to 4% in 2022. Looking at the slowdown in the economy, Adler says that monetary policy "has already done a lot" to combat inflation, but he believes that central banks cannot fight alone and that governments did not step up to avoid a recession and high interest rates. "If fiscal policy helped with a slightly more restrictive policy, it would allow interest rates to be lowered earlier, and that would balance the use of the different policies a little more," he adds. In this sense, he explains, certain risks related to the increase in interest payments on public debt, companies and, of course, those on the financial system would be avoided. Likewise, the IMF affirms that part of the solution against inflation is that the richest begin to pay their true quota of taxes. [With the collaboration of Karen Sánchez, VOA journalist, from Bogotá] Link: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/fmi-la-economia-america-latina-desaceleracion-inflacion-obstinada/7051247.html

As there is no effective national strategy to regulate the conditions under which the specimens are exhibited, traditional zoos coexist with eco-parks, sanctuaries and reserves. Even if you change your name, the negligence is the same. In a context of recognition of rights and promotion of animal welfare, the discussions around zoos as captivity sites return -once again-. Is it okay that it still exists? Which ones are still working in Argentina? What practices were modified to avoid that the copies are only destined to provide shows? At present, Victorian infrastructures coexist with other more modern facilities that, under different names (ecoparks, theme parks, sanctuaries or reserves), promise to improve living conditions. And they justify their operation from an educational purpose; after all, they say, "nobody can learn to take care of what they don't know" and they insist on protecting endangered species in this way. However, what is the price of this protection? For decades, the negligence of zoo managers (public and private) was mixed with the joy of families, who enjoyed observing (feeding and petting, in some cases) exceptional animals. But the problem is the lack of planning and ordering: to date, the country lacks a strategy that regulates practices in the field. "Argentina does not have a national policy that can then be shared with the provinces and municipalities regarding where we are going in terms of animal exhibitions and their use for environmental education, as well as in relation to modernizing the concept of the zoo and the adaptation to a conception more typical of the 21st century”, says Sergio Federovisky, Vice Minister of Environment of the Nation, in dialogue with Página 12. The Luján zoo, closed by the Environmental Control Brigade (BCA) of the Ministry of the Environment, is an example of mismanagement. According to the complaints made by the portfolio, there were, apparently, inconsistencies between the animals declared and those that were actually part of the place. They were also part of the menu to allege animal abuse and alleged trafficking. Not to mention the po[CENSORED]r crosses between lions and tigers, the “ligers”. Currently, the institution remains closed to the public, within the framework of a procedure validated by the courts on two occasions. almost a jungle The situation is dissimilar in all provinces. In Tucumán, recently, a legislative project was presented to prevent the opening of animal exhibition establishments, which sti[CENSORED]tes a period of four years for the pre-existing ones to reconvert their operation. The initiative arose as a response to the state in which the specimens were found in the San Pedro de Colalao Reserve. Thus, in a transition stage, traditional zoological gardens coexist with others that adapt their operation to the current ones. Along these lines, although there are regulations in force --such as the national laws for Fauna Conservation (22,421), Animal Protection (14,346) and adherence to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (24,375)-- they do not guarantee the welfare of animals exhibited in captivity. This is what Federovisky warns: “The concrete thing is that there are no regulations on zoos. We have a great anarchy between private, provincial and municipal zoos. In short, each one ends up being permeable to the pressures they receive from the society in which they operate, and adopt measures based on it”. Then he continues: “From Environment we fight for an animal welfare regulation, a parameter of minimum budgets. It is necessary to regulate the conditions of captivity and the profile that the institutions in which they are exhibited must have”. In general, the official assures, the reforms that have occurred are chaotic: "There are everything from eco-parks to reserves, going through conventional zoos, although with more modern cages," highlights who has also worked as a biologist and communicator. Ecoparque BA (Palermo) began this transition process in 2016, when it replaced the Buenos Aires Zoological Garden. Today equipped with capybaras, monkeys, ducks, the occasional camel, giraffe and rhea, it is a space that must be converted amidst public knowledge controversies. Two of the cases that were on the media agenda were that of Sandra, the first orangutan in the world to be declared a non-human person by a court, and in 2019 transferred to the US; and that of Winner, the last polar bear, who died a victim of high temperatures and stress from fireworks on Christmas Eve in 2012. “Both the Ecoparque BA and Temaikén, the one in La Plata or the one in Mendoza, represent a search to adapt the logic of old zoos to the demands of the 21st century, in relation to the bond that humans strengthen with animals. However, all the examples are different, they have different profiles and they all still have problems to solve”, details Federovisky. A favor and against Beyond the fact that other zoos have been recognized as places that do not guarantee the welfare of animals (a premise that, among other things, promoted the closure or conversion of a large part of these institutions), there are still voices in favor of these spaces. from captivity. Among the common reasons, those who defend its operation maintain that natural life should not be thought of as an idyllic landscape, quite the contrary. At present, it is -rather- complex scenarios with multiple threats: climate change, pollution, epidemics, accidental catches, hunting. Faced with this, the specimens that are in the zoo have veterinarians available, live (at least in theory) in better conditions and even live longer. Likewise, the defenders of maintaining places such as zoos suggest that if knowledge is generated, they also contribute to protecting diversity because, after all, no one can learn to protect what they do not know. Zoos are spaces, from this perspective, in which knowledge is produced that benefits the entire po[CENSORED]tion. Its educational function consists, therefore, in raising public awareness: an audience that, in many cases, is going to have fun and be entertained and culminates in learning about the natural world. For their part, the arguments against these spaces of confinement are linked to the fact that they do not guarantee the exercise of a fundamental right: freedom. In addition, its detractors argue that zoos are spaces whose infrastructure was designed for the animals to be displayed and not to ensure their comfort. So, when offering a show, from a sociological point of view commonly applied to humans, it is possible to point out that they are also "reified". their functioning indicate that seeing them in these confinement conditions does not contribute to understanding how nature works. Having predators and not having predators are two aspects that do not replicate real scenarios. Finally, although among its objectives are institutions that "seek to represent the planet's biodiversity", there are only the highest-grossing species. “There are several discussions that we have to settle. First, whether or not we are going to want zoos. Then, if the answer is affirmative, we have to define what kind of zoo we want. Changing the designation from zoo to theme park, reserve, or sanctuary does not imply an underlying transformation. Ultimately, we will have to define what is pursued with the exhibition of animals: if the goal is educational, reproductive, if there will be autochthonous or exotic fauna. It is not enough, as some believe, just deciding the size of the cages”, says Federovisky. Link: https://www.pagina12.com.ar/540830-anarquia-animal-la-actualidad-de-los-zoologicos-en-argentina

If we talk about top-class sports bikes, it is inevitable to talk about Honda. The company founded by Soichiro Honda built a golden reputation in the world of two wheels, and Honda itself saw itself as the technology leader in the sector. In 1992, Honda launched the equivalent of a two-wheeled McLaren F1 or Bugatti Veyron on the market. A limited production motorcycle so technically and mechanically advanced that nothing like it has ever been developed again. This is the story of the Honda NR750. Before getting into flour, you have to remember that Soichiro Honda hated two-strokes. They seemed noisy, unrefined, and technically inferior to his refined four-strokes - on which Honda has built its reputation since the 1960s. In 1979, Honda once again competed in the premier category of motorcycling, the 500 cc category. A category dominated then by very powerful motorcycles with two-stroke engines. Soichiro Honda did not want to stoop to that level. To date, Honda had won a multitude of Grands Prix and competitions such as the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy with four-stroke engines. And that is why it returned to the premier category of motorcycling with a four-stroke engine. To match the power of the two-stroke engines in its Honda NR500, the Japanese brand began development of a revolutionary oval piston engine. The starting point was the championship regulations, which forced the motorcycles to have four-cylinder engines. For a four-stroke engine to achieve the 120 horsepower of a two-stroke engine, it must spin twice as fast. For this, the engine had to have unparalleled thermal efficiency and had to "breathe" very well, since the calculations of the engineers estimated the engine's speed at 23,000 rpm. To do this, they decided to increase the number of valves per cylinder to eight and to make all the pieces fit in the puzzle, to manufacture an engine with oval pistons, a solution never seen before. Each piston had two connecting rods, and although it had four cylinders, the powertrain resembled a miniature V8. Honda New Racing (NR), the division in charge of developing the engine, had to perfect machining precision to the micrometer and raise production quality to the limit of what is physically possible, with tolerances never before seen in the world of combustion. internal However, the competition debut in 1979 - at Silverstone - of these engines was a real disaster, and was plagued by serious mechanical problems. Honda did not give up its efforts, and despite the defeats, in 1983, the power of the oval engines already exceeded 130 CV and was at the level of two-stroke engines. Unfortunately, the weight of the engine was still a limiting factor, despite efforts to lighten it using materials such as titanium or magnesium. Honda's management was beginning to get nervous, and in order to achieve victories again, Honda had to "downgrade" to two-strokes, creating the highly successful NS500 and NSR500, which returned the brand to winning ways. The Toshimitsu Yoshimura team continued to evolve Honda's oval engine, and by the late 1980s, they were still committed to producing a competitive race bike. The NR750s didn't do poorly in drag racing, but they were still not dominant bikes. Still, Honda had blind faith in their engine, and five years after the last NR750 races, they wowed the world with a technological tour de force. From the ashes, the NR750 is born, the best motorcycle in the world Undercover, and without making noise, in 1992, Honda presents the world with the NR750. A spectacular street bike with a strict limited run. Only 700 units were built, selling for $60,000 in the United States at the time - almost $130,000 adjusting for inflation. This bike not only powered a civilized and perfected version of Honda's oval engine, but followed more than 200 patents and technological innovations, many of which have been modified to today's standard in top-class sportbikes. 1992 this bike had more advanced technologies than many cars. It was the two-wheeled equivalent of a McLaren F1. The oval engine was the undisputed protagonist, yes. It had 748 cubic centimeters, eight valves per cylinder, oval pistons, and two connecting rods per cylinder. The connecting rods were made of titanium and each combustion chamber had two spark plugs and two throttles, with two throttle bodies. The bike used PGM-FI electronic fuel injection and the intake manifold was a complex piece of plumbing, in the scheme 8-4-2-1-2, although from the outside only two exhaust pipes could be seen under the fairing. rear. Its power was 125 hp at 14,000 rpm and its top speed was 263 km/h. At the time, and due to their displacement, they were stratospheric figures. But this bike not only impressed on a quantitative level, but also for the quality and avant-garde of its running gear, laying the foundations for what would be the sports bikes of the future. Many of its innovations have never been seen on a street bike before. At that time, even the most advanced sportbikes were still using elements that were already obsolete, such as carburetors. It mounted a 45 mm inverted fork - at the time, reserved for competition - or two 310 mm brake discs with four-piston Nissin calipers. Its wheels were magnesium, 16 inches in front, and 17 inches behind. Its bodywork was a combination of fiberglass and carbon fiber. Its instrumentation combined analog clocks with a digital display, framed in a beautiful carbon fiber molding. Its Showa suspension was fully adjustable, its radiators were positioned to the side, and its headlights were asymmetrical. The build quality of the bike was of the highest level, a reflection of Honda's intention to show the world what it was capable of. A punch on the table that suddenly woke up the rest of the motorcycle manufacturers. The NR750 was born as a collector's item, but its technical advances can still be felt today in the world of two wheels, which was thrust - violently and suddenly - into the future by this bike. Link: https://www.diariomotor.com/noticia/honda-nr750-historia/

The famous ship was lost at sea during its maiden voyage. Today marks the 111th anniversary of the tragic accident in which he collided with an iceberg. The Royal Mail Ship (RMS) Titanic was a transatlantic passenger ship that sank between the night of April 14 and the early morning of April 15, 1912, during its maiden voyage. Due to the magnitude of the accident, it became one of the most famous tragedies in history. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, this luxury ship sank after colliding with an iceberg while en route to New York, after leaving the English city of Southampton. The Titanic was the largest ship built and the most colossal moving object created by humanity up to that time. According to data from RMS Titanic, Inc (the company to which the salvage rights of the shipwreck were granted) it had a length of 268 meters. On a new anniversary of the sinking, learn more about this historic event. 1. Where did the Titanic crash? According to Britannica, the collision with the iceberg occurred in the Atlantic Ocean about 400 nautical miles (740 kilometers) south of Newfoundland, a Canadian island. 2. When did the Titanic crash occur? At approximately 11:40 p.m. on April 14, 1912, the authorities and the Titanic's first officer, William Murdoch, were notified that the ship would surely turn to starboard. However, it was too late, and despite the turn, the boat struck the ice pack at that moment. (Related Content: Can the Titanic's Iconic Telegraph Be Retrieved From the Depths of the Ocean?) 3. What was the first part of the Titanic to sink The first party to collide against the large block of ice was the starboard side (right side) of the ship. At least five of the supposedly watertight compartments in the bow were breached, recalls the Britannica platform. 4. What happened after the collision with the iceberg As soon as the incident happened, Captain Edward Smith probably sent distress signals, but all the nearby ships were too far away, the encyclopedia narrates. Meanwhile, he got up to launch the lifeboats with priority for women and children, but there was not enough space for everyone. RMS Titanic, Inc acknowledges that even if the 20 lifeboats were filled to capacity, there was only room on them for 1,178 people, short of the total number of passengers. “This problem was compounded by lifeboats being launched well below capacity,” warns the Encyclopedia. According to the publication, only 705 people were rescued in these boats. (See also: How was the discovery of the Titanic) 5. What was the temperature of the water at the time of the sinking? At the time of the Titanic's destruction, the water temperature was about minus 2 degrees Celsius (28 degrees Fahrenheit), so those who jumped into the sea wearing life jackets may have suffered hypothermia or heart attacks, the salvage company warned. of the shipwreck. Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet), the romance film Titanic directed by James Cameron, now available on Star+. STAR+ PHOTOGRAPHY 6. The Titanic musicians played until the last moment Eight musicians had been hired to accompany the passengers during the trip. As seen in James Cameron's classic 1997 film Titanic, they played until the last moment, despite the disaster. There are no details regarding how long they played, although it is considered that they played until shortly before the ship sank. "Speculation also surrounded the last song they performed, probably Autumn or Nearer My God to Thee," Britannica clarifies. none of the musicians survived. 7. At what time did the Titanic sink? As the Titanic's bow sank, the stern began to rise out of the water. At approximately 2:18 a.m. on April 15, the lights went out and the craft broke in two. Later reports speculated that the bow took about six minutes to reach the bottom of the ocean, indicates the English platform. The stern momentarily settled back into the water before rising up again and remained in that position for a short time before beginning its final fall. At 2:20 a.m. the ship sank completely under the Atlantic. Link: https://www.nationalgeographicla.com/historia/2023/04/7-curiosidades-sobre-el-hundimiento-del-titanic