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Cats love you, see why They also attach themselves to their owners like dogs Cats have a reputation for pets that prefer their comfort to your attention. It turns out that this is not quite the case. Although seemingly indifferent, cats are deeply attached to humans, just like dogs and children. University of Oregon scientists are looking for signs of attachment for both small and adult cats gathered with their owners in a foreign location. Babies and dogs' attachment is evaluated by the same test. "Research shows that we can underestimate the sociocognitive abilities of cats," the study authors wrote. How was it done? Owners and their cats participate in a simple exercise. Each owner spends two minutes with his pet, then leaves the room for two minutes to return to the animal again for another two minutes. During this time, the scientists observed the behavior of the cats. The results show that most cats (65.8 percent) and kittens (64.3 percent) have a strong attachment to humans and are interested in their owner no less than the environment. Animals seem less stressed when they see their owner again. Babies, for example, are strongly attached to the caregiver in 65 percent of cases. According to the authors, other cats show signs of "precarious attachment." They are stressed at re-collecting, avoiding contact, twisting their tails and licking their lips. "Attachment is biologically relevant behavior. Our research has shown that when cats are dependent on humans, their attachment is flexible and most cats use humans as a source of comfort. "
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SUVs have dramatically increased oil consumption and greenhouse gas emissions Electric cars are already a major issue in the automotive industry, but it has itself raised the demand for oil by millions of barrels a day. The automotive industry is undergoing its biggest transformation since the creation of the automobile, pouring billions to create more efficient propulsion technologies, including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. But the customer is still the one who dictates the market, and he wants crossovers and SUVs, thus increasing the profits of car companies and oil conglomerates. Established one year after the 1973 oil crisis, the International Energy Agency has come to an obvious conclusion on this trend. Although global auto sales fell by 2% in 2018, about 40% of new US sales fell on SUVs compared to 20% market share in 2010. In Europe, about 1/3 of total sales fall on crossovers and SUV models. China is also in love with this kind of cars, and India is not far behind. There are currently around 200 million (out of 35 million in 2010) SUVs and crossovers worldwide. The result is that the global fleet of SUVs has increased CO2 emissions by nearly 0.55 gigatons in the last decade, reaching almost 0.7 Gt. This means that SUVs are the second largest polluter of CO2 emissions since 2010, following the energy sector and ahead of the heavy industry, trucking and aviation. SUVs and crossovers are also to blame for the daily increase in oil consumption by 3.3 million barrels between 2010 and 2018. If this trend continues, SUV models will add 2 million barrels to the world's daily oil consumption by 2040. Such growth would offset the environmental benefits of 150 million electric vehicles!
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World record for the longest direct flight on a passenger plane
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World record for the longest direct flight on a passenger plane The longest scheduled flight in the world so far is from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey Qantas, the Australian carrier, made the longest flight on a passenger plane without an intermediate landing. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 49 passengers and cabin crew, traveled 16,200 km from New York to Sydney in 19 hours and 16 minutes. He took off Friday night from New York's John F. Kennedy Airport and landed at Kingsford Smith Airport in the Australian city. In order not to have an intermediate refueling stop, the aircraft took off with a full tank, a small number of passengers with limited luggage and empty cargo compartments. The flight was only a test, but Quontas aims to launch regular direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to London and New York. The longest scheduled flight in the world is currently from Singapore to Newark in New Jersey (18 hours and 30 minutes) and operated by Singapore Airlines. Scientists performed in-flight tests for brain activity, melatonin levels and alertness of pilots and cabin crew. Exercises were organized for passengers, most of whom were airline executives, journalists and scientists. The hours of serving, switching on and turning off the lights in the passenger compartment were tailored to make it easier for passengers to cope with long-distance fatigue and to adapt more readily to changing times after landing. Upon his arrival in Sydney, Quontas CEO Alan Joyce said it was a historic moment for his company and for aviation in general. -
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Luxury, class, glitter - Maserati The luxury, class and splendor of the Maserati stand at the Sofia Motor Show, held at the Inter Expo Center until October 20, 2019. The brand will be presented with three models - the GranTurismo sports coupe, the Quattroporte business sedan with 4 doors and 4 seats, as well as the first Levante crossover, which offers the ultimate combination of off-road performance and the freedom to pursue your aspirations. Maserati Gran Toursmo Sport - The impressive sports coupe has under its bonnet a 4.6-liter V8 engine developing 460bhp. and 520 Nm of torque. It works in combination with a 6-speed automatic transmission that launches the car from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.8 seconds. The top speed is 288 km / h. The price of the car is 416 000 BGN.
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Pumpkins decorated the EU meeting room Pumpkins adorned the Brussels meeting room, reminding EU leaders that not only is Brexit's date approaching October 31st, but also Halloween. European leaders gathered Thursday for the EU summit. Earlier, in consultation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, the leaders of the 27 countries approved an updated version of the EU withdrawal deal. As footage from the meeting room, which is closed to the press, is common in the EU Council press center, large and small pumpkins of different shapes and colors are artistically displayed in the center of the round table, together with protocol flowers, AFP said. The coincidence of the planned divorce date for London and the EU with the date of Halloween has already triggered a wave of sarcastic remarks in the European press. Britain's "difficult" exit from the EU, ie without an agreement, has raised serious concerns in the EU because of possible economic consequences. Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31 in the US, Canada and Europe.
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Toyota Hybrid Trio: Corolla, RAV4 and Camry Five new hybrid-powered models are driving the Toyota formation. The whole staff will be able to be seen at the Sofia Motor Show Modern football today has nothing to do with the playing style of five years ago. Today, the best coaches and teams profess a philosophy and strategy that requires a mandatory three on offense to chase the titles. In a car championship, the rules of the game may change, but not the values. Three assaults are absolutely essential in order to chase success in such a competitive environment. Toyota's offensive trio in March this year is the Corolla, RAV4 and Camry, and behind them is the updated C-HR. If the charts are a certificate of quality, then the one topped by Corolla is the most important of all: over 46 million (by 2019) cars sold, making it the best-selling model in the world! Corolla is one of those names that will always serve as an example by which others are compared and respected by absolutely everyone. At the beginning of March the official premiere of the new Toyota Corolla took place in our country. The show will feature the entire model family consisting of the Corolla, Corolla hatchback and Corolla Touring Sports. A major change in the new Corolla model range is the development of models on the new Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) GA-C platform, which not only gives better road behavior but also gives designers the freedom to give each type of coupe an individual look . The center of gravity is reduced by 10 mm, which contributes to more stability on the road and therefore a sense of confidence and serenity on the road. Following the brand's continued focus on self-loading hybrid technology, the all-new Corolla comes with two conventional engines: a 1.2-liter 116hp turbo petrol. the hatchback and Touring Sports and the 1.6-liter 132hp. at the sedan. However, as a leader in hybrid powertrain, Toyota is developing this technology and market. Toyota first offers a choice between two Hatchback and Touring Sports hybrid engines: a modified 122hp 1.8-liter petrol engine. With this combination, the average hatchback and station wagon consumption is 3.3 l / 100 km, while the sedan consumes 3.4 l / 100 km. The other engine is the all-new 2.0-liter 180hp Hybrid Dynamic Force. and 190 Nm of torque, working in conjunction with an 80 Kw motor. With this hybrid drive, the hatchback and station wagon consume an average of 3.7 liters / 100 km of gasoline, but with significantly better acceleration up to 100 km / h in 7.9 and 8.1 seconds respectively. At the center of the attack is the fifth-generation Toyota RAV4. The success of the previous four generations will now be built on, for the first time the central striker in the brand in Europe has stepped on the Toyota GA-K platform, which was first used in the SUV. With its low center of gravity and significantly increased body torsion resistance, the new RAV4 platform directly contributes to improved steering, comfort and interior space leading to class space in the boot (580 liters when the seats are raised), as well as freedom designers. The new RAV4 remains a unique offering in its class because it offers customers a self-loading hybrid drive system - chosen by the majority of consumers in Europe (85% in 2018). The new 2.5-liter, 218-hp Hybrid Dynamic Force engine front-wheel drive, and 222 bhp Four-wheel drive makes the model even more attractive to customers, delivering significant improvements in power, responsiveness and efficiency with best-in-class fuel economy and emissions levels. The RAV4 Hybrid's new AWD-i electrical system has been completely redesigned and enhanced to provide much higher performance under difficult conditions and secure slippery control. The offensive trio is complemented by a Toyota Camry on the right flank. The model has been on sale in Bulgaria since March, but is highly recognizable by the general public. And while Camry is here to replace Avensis, the model has already gained more than 19 million worldwide sales in nearly 40 years. Toyota Camry comes with the all-new Hybrid Dynamic Force Hybrid system with a 2.5-liter 218hp engine. It works in conjunction with battery, electric motor and CVT transmission, a combination that Lexus ES also offers. The Camry also lies on the new TNGA platform, and like the entire Toyota lineup, it comes with Toyota Safety Sense, which provides a unique suite of advanced driving assistance technologies. Radars and cameras help you in every aspect - from spotting a potential collision to tracking road signs. You can use the option (deadlock monitoring in the BSM mirror) to safely change lanes, while the intelligent sonar and the rear-assisted vehicle rearview assist system (RCTA) helps you easily park in reverse. The whole team with the three in attack will be visible in the halls of Sofia's Expo Center from October 12 to 20, when the Sofia Motor Show will be held in 2019. All three models offer a 6-year guarantee, 10 years of care for the hybrid battery and special conditions with Toyota Optimal Leasing. Visitors to the show will also have the opportunity to take advantage of Toyota's exclusive "Off-Off Offer" promotional offer, which includes attractive discounts on all brand models, exclusive 1.52% interest on the entire Toyota range, and a preferential tariff for Car insurance for the first year. The proposal is complemented by a one-of-a-kind 0% interest rate lease for a limited number of Corolla and Yaris (petrol-powered) vehicles present on the company's promotional list. The exhibition can also benefit from a 20% discount on the purchase of all accessories for your new car.
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The Bulgarian character whom the French carry He performs a feat unknown to his time At 1400 meters in the sky above Etamp, France, the engine of a model Blair XI aircraft stops. For the pilot, this must mean one thing - certain death. However, the pilot remains cool and using his excellent knowledge of the principles of aerodynamics, he undertakes a descent that will remain forever in history. The name of the aviator is Simeon Petrov, born 130 years ago in Rousse, the first person in the history of aviation to successfully land an aircraft with a failed engine while flying, says veteran Ivan Petkov. After getting off the car, the French carry it to the city, and in honor of Simeon Petrov in France comes a commemorative card. First in everything Simeon Petrov is the first person to fly in the sky over Sofia, the first head of the airplane school and the founder of the airport "Bozhurishte". He made his first landing on a combat aircraft during the war. Life after Heaven After signing the Treaty of Noah in 1919, he stopped aviation, but could not escape his fate - to be the first in everything. So he started importing sports goods and bicycles into the country. Because of his contributions to cycling in Bulgaria, he became the leader of our team at the Berlin Olympics in 1936. Petrov established the company "SIMONAVIA", which initially imported turntables from France, and then began production in our country. The record label is Orpheus, and the company records over 5,000 records that become part of the basis of Radio Sofia's repertoire. In 1947, SIMONAVIA was nationalized and its name changed to Balkanton. Simeon Petrov, the first in the sky, became a worker-beaver at the Sofia High Power Plant. He died of a heart attack at the age of 61 in Sofia.
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A psychological experiment with a banana that gives us an important lesson in life You may be thinking now ... "how, for God's sake, a banana can give us important answers about the life and society we live in," but believe me, a banana can offer so much more ... Today we are going to tell you about an experiment conducted in 1980 by psychologist Harry Harlow, which reveals to us several secrets related to our communication, our desires and the way we react among ourselves ... The experiment was conducted at the University of Wisconsin, described in the text Principles of General Psychology and involved 5 monkeys and 1 banana: Put 5 monkeys in a cage, hang a banana on the ceiling, and put a ladder under it. Soon, one of the monkeys will start climbing to get a banana. As soon as it touches the ladder, flood the other monkeys with cold water. In a little while, another monkey will try to take a banana. Then you again flood the other monkeys with cold water. Very soon, if one of the monkeys decides to reach for a banana, the rest will stop it. Now forget about cold water. Remove one of the monkeys and put them inside. She will see the banana and try to get it. But to her unpleasant surprise, others will attack her. After one or two more attempts, the new monkey will have learned the lesson: if she goes for the banana, the others will beat her. Now take out another one of the old monkeys and put a new one in its place. She will also try to take a banana and eat a fight from the rest. The one who came before her will beat her with the others! Similarly, replace the third, fourth, and fifth monkeys again. Every time a newcomer goes for a banana, the others will attack her, though most have no idea why they are forbidden to climb the ladder or why they beat the monkey. After the last monkey was removed from the cell and replaced with a new one, none of the monkeys in the cell was flooded with cold water. However, no monkey approaches the banana. Why? Because, since being in the group, the rules have always been the same. The experiment clearly proves that living beings, such as apes, like us humans, are capable of believing principles whose logic and meaning are not always known. It is enough for others to believe in something to make it universally valid for all. What about the cell? The cell is a metaphor for our society - the world, the school, our workplace, the state, the planet ...
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Volkswagen may be considering a factory in Turkey Situation changed "fundamentally" due to Turkish military operation in Syria Volkswagen's board of trustees is delaying the signing of a contract for a new large car factory in Turkey, according to the German edition of Handelsblatt. He cited sources from the group's management who said Monday night that the situation had changed "fundamentally" because of the Turkish military operation in northern Syria. "The location near Izmir was chosen because it is significantly cheaper and offers better sales opportunities," representatives of the board of directors and supervisors said. The decision was therefore taken to the detriment of Bulgaria and other EU countries. But in the current situation, it can no longer be a vote in favor of Turkey, and for some time there will be no signing of contracts, "Handelsblatt writes. The German company has not abandoned its Turkish design for the Passat and Superb models. It is not threatened with termination, it will just wait, says the Frankfurt Algemine Zeitung. Especially if civilians are killed in the Turkish operation, the vote will be postponed for at least a few months. Handelsblatt explains that from the perspective of a large corporation such as Volkswagen preparing an investment of more than 1 billion euros, the situation becomes unpredictable, and the consequences - at least for its reputation - can be damaging. Asked about what they would do, the spokesman replied, "We are monitoring the situation with deep concern" but did not comment further.
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Swiss glaciers are melting irresistibly The phenomenon has been unprecedented for the last 100 years Climate warming has reduced Switzerland's glaciers by losing about 10% of its volume, news agencies said, citing the Swiss Academy of Sciences. The most significant melting point was during the heat waves this summer, when ice content melted over two weeks, equivalent to drinking water in Switzerland for one year. The sad estimate is the loss of 2% of the total volume of Swiss glaciers in just one year, and in the last 5 years 10% of the glaciers in the country have been lost.
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HOLIDAY Wonder Poland - the only developed market in the East None of the countries of the former Soviet bloc has succeeded in becoming a developed market Poland became the first Central and Eastern European country to be officially designated as a "developed market" according to the FTSE Russell Index. So this year it is one of the 25 developed economies in the modern world. Something more. Poland is the first country in more than a decade to make this step. According to Cates Kettels, chief economist at The Boston Consulting Group, "Poland's economic success is an incredible story and one that people did not necessarily expect to happen." This story seems all the more impressive given that none of the countries of the former Soviet bloc has succeeded in achieving Polish economic success. They all remain "emerging markets". Last year, Poland's real gross domestic product increased by 4.6% year-on-year, the strongest growth since 2011, and is expected to accelerate to 5% in 2018. The Polish economy is currently operating at near full employment. According to the International Monetary Fund, in 2020 Poland's GDP will exceed that of Sweden and Switzerland. In the last few years, Poland has undergone a technological and industrial evolution led by high value-added services, research and development, financial technology and IT. This has led to rapid economic growth, job creation and a boom in foreign investment. The Polish economy has shifted to higher value-added industries, becoming one of the leaders in the global business services industry. The Poles are an extremely enterprising nation. Every fifth of them plans to start their own business in the next 3 years, well above the EU average. This creates a strong entrepreneurial class in the country. A total of 67% of Poland's GDP is generated by small and medium-sized businesses. According to the World Bank, the Polish combination of controlled inflation and a flexible exchange rate reduces the impact of external shocks on the economy. Keeping below the real exchange rate has supported Poland's growth during the 2007-2008 global financial crisis, while most European countries have gone through deep recessions. And the negative consequences for Poland of the subsequent period of ultra-low inflation in the euro area were weaker than in other EU countries without a flexible exchange rate, such as Bulgaria. Against the backdrop of slowing exports, the Polish economy is increasingly driven by European funds, investment and an increase in domestic demand.
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This is a Bulgarian electric vehicle. Its parameters are impressive Electric Kinetik 07 is made by Bulgarians, has 480 kWh of power and accelerates to 100 km / h in 27 seconds! While we are waiting for a new candidate to build a car factory, something happened here that we have seen once before, although the ideas of Rosen Daskalov and Teodosii Teodosiev are radically different. The premiere of the sports electric car Kinetik 07 took place at the end of last week. The event took place at the John Atanasov Building in Sofia Tech Park, with Theodosii Teodosiev and Kostadin Kostadinov (designer) behind the project. The original idea for the two was to make an electric version of the legendary Lotus 7, but gradually came up with a different concept. And it is to make their car, most of which is native production. The result is that over 90% of the software is written in Varna, and over 90% of the parts are made on the largest 3D printer in the Balkans, the rest are carbon and aluminum. The chassis is on British Caterham. The company is currently looking for a type-approval in the United States, not the traditional British for this type of brand. Here are the numbers. The power of the YASA electric motor is 480 kWh (653 hp) and the maximum torque is 800 Nm. Nothing is said about the battery or its charging details. The makers of 07, however, say their baby accelerates to 100 km / h in 2.7 seconds. Drivers will be offered Eco and Race modes. The suspension is adaptive with Ohlins shock absorbers, Brembo brakes. The concentration of the makers of the model was aimed at creating the simplest and lightest car to offer exceptional emotions behind the wheel. The idea is to make a limited edition of 8 pieces, testing the potential of Kinetik 07 first in California and then across the French Riviera.
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Vettel took the Suzuka qualification with a world record German Sebastian Vettel will start from the half-position in the Big City of Japan race, the 17th round of the Formula One World Championships. He won the deferred qualification of the Suzuka track, which was due to take place yesterday. This was the fifth consecutive success for Ferrari in the official allocation seats. Charles Löckler has four consecutive first place qualifiers, respectively in Belgium, Italy, Singapore and Russia. The success was the first for the German to qualify for the Canadian Grand Prix. Vettel turned in phenomenal laps and set a world record of 1: 27.064. His teammate Charles Löckler did his best, but remained second. The Mercedes pilots, who were the fastest in Friday's training, failed to stop the Scuderia, but Valterie Botas continued to be faster than Lewis Hamilton. The Red Bulls were half an hour behind them, and at least for now it was impossible to see how Max Verstapen could catch them. He finished fifth and teammate Alex Albon placed sixth. The best of the others were McLaren: Carlos Sainz Jr. gave seventh and Lando Norris eighth. Pierre Gusley with Red Bull came in ninth and showed that he had clearly emerged from the crisis that had taken him out of Red Bull and returned him to Toro Rosso. Tenth remained Romain Grosjean with Haas. After the passing of the dreaded Typhoon Hagibis, Suzuka met the pilots with sunny weather and a dry track, but with a strong wind.
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