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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-59847641 The UK is having the warmest New Year's Day on record, with new high temperatures set for the second day in a row, the Met Office says. St James's Park in central London saw temperatures of 16.2C (61.2F) on Saturday as 2022 was ushered in. Warm air from the Azores has been reaching the UK in recent days, bringing unusually mild weather. The previous New Year's Day record was set in 1916, when it reached 15.6C (60.1F) in Bude, Cornwall. Saturday's record is still provisional as temperatures could get even higher as the day progresses. Friday became the warmest New Year's Eve on record. BBC weather forecaster Ben Rich said: "We've had winds coming from the south and south west bringing very warm air from the Azores - nearly all the way from the tropics - wafting across the UK and it's that which has lifted the temperatures. "It's been with us for a few days now and warming up day by day." Sunday will be a little colder but temperatures will be still well above normal for this time of year, he added. The mild weather currently being seen is widespread across the UK, he added. "Around Tuesday it will be much colder as the southerly winds are replaced by northerly winds," he said. "There could be some wintery showers, especially in the north of the UK. It will be a real change." It will drop to somewhere between 6C and 9C, he said - in line with the average temperatures of 7C or 8C for the start of January. In Edinburgh, it could get to as low as 3C on Tuesday. The Met Office say the UK's record temperatures have all been elevated by manmade climate change which has raised temperatures globally by 1.1C. Cold records are still being broken, as in the Beast from the East storm in 2018. But the Met Office say warm weather records are being broken nine times more frequently - a clear sign of an over-heating planet. The winter wildfires in Colorado are arguably even more alarming than unseasonal warmth in the UK. It's too soon to say what role human-driven climate change may have played in the disaster - but it's the latest episode of regular weather patterns being disrupted. Meanwhile, different regions of Alaska are experiencing record high and low temperatures at the same time. Climate scientists warn that we can expect many more extremes as the planet continues to heat. And attempts to reduce emissions have been undermined by several factors, including President Biden's struggle with climate policies in the USA. 2px presentational grey line The Met Office said Scotland had also recorded its warmest New Year's Day temperature, which was 15.9C in Achnagart in the Highlands. The previous record was 14.5C in Inverurie in 1992 Those taking a New Year's Day dip in the Firth of Forth benefitted from warmer air temperatures And people in Scarborough have been enjoying the mild weather with a walk on the beach Overnight on Friday, it reached 16.5C in Bala, Gwynedd, north Wales, making it the hottest New Year's Eve on record. It has been so warm that the skating rink at London's Somerset House had to close on New Year's Day because the ice was being affected.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-59832722 The presidents of the US and Russia held a 50-minute phone call late on Thursday Russia's Vladimir Putin has warned his US counterpart Joe Biden that imposing new sanctions over Ukraine could lead to a complete breakdown in relations. In a phone call late on Thursday, the Russian president said such sanctions would be a "colossal mistake". Mr Biden, meanwhile, told Mr Putin that the US and its allies would respond decisively to any invasion of Ukraine. The call, requested by Russia, was the pair's second such conversation this month and lasted for almost an hour. It marked the latest effort to defuse tensions over Ukraine's eastern border with Russia, where Ukrainian officials say more than 100,000 Russian troops have been sent. The build-up has prompted concern in the West, with the US threatening Mr Putin with sanctions "like none he's ever seen" if Ukraine comes under attack. Russia, however, denies it is planning to invade the country and says the troops are there for exercises. It says it is entitled to move its troops freely on its own soil. Although the two sides exchanged warnings during the call, Russian foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov told reporters shortly after that Mr Putin was "pleased" with the conversation. He added that it had created a "good backdrop" for future talks. A senior US official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the tone had been "serious and substantive." "President Biden reiterated that substantive progress in these dialogues can occur only in an environment of de-escalation," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. "He made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine," she added. US and Russian officials are set to meet for in-person talks in Geneva next month, and the White House said Mr Biden urged his Russian counterpart to pursue a diplomatic solution. In a holiday message before Thursday's call, Mr Putin told Mr Biden he was "convinced" the pair could work together based on "mutual respect and consideration of each other's national interests". His spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Moscow was "in the mood for a conversation". "We believe that only through talks is it possible to solve all the immediate problems that we have in abundance between us," Mr Peskov added. White House officials sound calm when they talk about Ukraine, at least while speaking outside of the West Wing. The phone call between President Biden and President Putin on Thursday, as a senior administration official told reporters in the early evening, was "a serious, substantive, conversation". That official spoke in a measured voice about the talks, and sounded even-tempered when he spoke about the threat from Russia. Behind the scenes, though, he and others in the White House are deeply worried about a possible invasion of Ukraine. The signs from Russia are "ominous", as one insider told me, and so the diplomatic pace has been stepped up. On Thursday, at least, the two leaders were talking and those at the White House see this as a positive sign. For now. they are trying to do everything they can to make sure they keep talking into the new year. 2px presentational grey line Ukraine's defence minister told parliament at the start of December that Russia had massed tens of thousands of troops near the border, and could be gearing up for a large-scale military offensive at the end of January. Russia has argued the military build-up at the border is a protective measure against Nato, the Western military alliance. It wants legally binding guarantees that Nato will not expand further east, and that certain weapons will not be sent to Ukraine or any neighbouring countries. The US has rejected what it styles as a Kremlin bid to control the future of independent countries. Ukraine has not been offered Nato membership, but has close ties with the bloc. Media caption, Russian troop build-up: View from Ukraine front line Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are nothing new. In 2014, Russia annexed Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula and soon after started to back a separatist insurgency in Ukraine's east that has seen some 14,000 people killed in periodic fighting. Washington and its European allies have warned Russia to expect severe economic sanctions if troops do cross into Ukraine again.

https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/politica/tribunal-electoral-sustancia-denuncia-por-presunta-violencia-politica-en-contra-del-legislador-diego-ordonez-nota/ Assemblywoman Mónica Palacios formalized her complaint and for January 13 a public hearing was convened in which the parties will present their defense. Assemblyman Diego Ordóñez (CREO) was sanctioned for a tweet that offended Mónica Palacios (UNES). The CAL resolved the suspension of the parliamentarian, two days before the start of the 15-day legislative recess. Photo: courtesy of the National Assembly. Photo: Fernando.L@gla The Contentious Electoral Tribunal (TCE) admitted for processing a complaint for alleged political violence raised against legislator Diego Ordóñez (CREO), and for next January 13, 2022 the oral public hearing of evidence and trial will be held. The complaint was made by the assembly member of the Union for Hope (UNES) bloc, Mónica Palacios, on December 3, after Ordóñez, in a tweet on November 4, wrote: "Go from the tube to the seat and these clumsy tricks ”. This in response to another tweet from the 4 Pelagatos portal that said: “Mónica Palacios was the last hope of those who want to remove the president. He said he had the proof and went on to insult Lasso. The Super Banks of Panama denies it. And now that commission does not know what to put in its report ”. The judge presenting the case , Patricia Guaicha, admitted the complaint for this electoral violation to be processed and called the hearing for next January 13 at 09:30. For that tweet, Ordóñez was also sanctioned by the Legislative Administration Council (CAL) of the National Assembly with a 15-day suspension without pay, for verbal aggression and obvious misogyny against Palacios. Political violence is considered a very serious electoral offense in article 280 of the Democracy Code and is considered as “that aggression committed by a person or group of people, directly or indirectly, against women candidates, activists, elected officials, designated or who hold public office, human rights defenders, feminists, political or social leaders, or against their family ”. This offense is made up of thirteen acts that are considered political violence in the political sphere. The sanction provided for in article 279 of the regulation, in the event that the commission of the offense is concluded, is sanctioned with a fine from 21 basic salaries to 70, dismissal and / or suspension of participation rights from two to four years . (I)

https://www.autocar.co.uk/slideshow/new-2021-100-most-beautiful-cars-1 We haven't updated this story since 2017 - so now we're fixing that with new entries and photography Here is comes – another subjectively indulgent curating of Autocar’s Top 100 most beautiful cars ever. We now have more than 120 years’ worth of cars to enjoy now – some memorably ugly ones too – and that, very obviously, makes it ever harder for new models to break into this Top 100 list. Over four years have passed since Autocar last published this chart, during which time several dozen new designs have emerged. As ever, few of them have stunned enough to break into this list at the expense of another model. That’s as it should be – diamonds rarely appear in the rough. But there are several new entries of course, a hatchback, and a hypercar among them, and that means some deletions. And as you’ll see, there are shufflings among the order of cars that have survived from the 2017 list into this one. We note the year the car was first introduced, and wherever possible use our own exclusive photography, so prepare to feast your eyes

https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/aragon/2021/12/29/clausurada-zaragoza-protectora-animales-cumulo-61118349.html The service charged a fee between 130 and 250 euros for adopting Dog rescued in Zaragoza in 2014 by an association. THE NEWSPAPER The Nature Protection Service (Seprona) of the Civil Guard has detected numerous infractions in what it calls an animal shelter in Zaragoza , a service that animal assistance organizations refer to, however, as a non-profit association. profit. The service charged a fee between 130 and 250 euros for adopting , it lacked authorization from the zoo, they did not have an accounting book, the entry and exit movements of animals were erroneous and many dogs lacked the mandatory genetic profile. In addition, a raffle has been detected in a well-known social network to make a tattoo in an establishment in Zaragoza, whose manager was unaware of this activity. Thank you for watching But sources in the animal protection sector have complained about the content of the Benemérita's information and have replied to this media that private animal assistance entities can charge a symbolic adoption fee "to cover veterinary expenses." The Research Team of the Nature Protection Service has carried out an investigation on an animal shelter located in Zaragoza capital that has ended with the detection of numerous infractions in the activity of said association. Subscribe The Aragón Newspaper ARAGON SARAGOSSA HUESCA TERUEL COUNTIES MORE MUNICIPALITIES EVENTS IN ARAGON An animal shelter closed in Zaragoza due to a series of irregularities The service charged a fee between 130 and 250 euros for adopting The Aragón Newspaper SARAGOSSA | 29 · 12 · 21 | 13:09 | Updated at 9:30 PM 9 Dog rescued in Zaragoza in 2014 by an association. Dog rescued in Zaragoza in 2014 by an association. THE NEWSPAPER El Servicio de Protección de la Naturaleza (Seprona) de la Guardia Civil ha detectado numerosas infracciones en lo que denomina una protectora de animales de Zaragoza, un servicio al que las entidades de asistencia a los animales se refieren, sin embargo, como asociación sin ánimo de lucro. The service charged a fee between 130 and 250 euros for adopting , it lacked authorization from the zoo, they did not have an accounting book, the entry and exit movements of animals were erroneous and many dogs lacked the mandatory genetic profile. In addition, a raffle has been detected in a well-known social network to make a tattoo in an establishment in Zaragoza, whose manager was unaware of this activity. Thank you for watching But sources in the animal protection sector have complained about the content of the Benemérita's information and have replied to this media that private animal assistance entities can charge a symbolic adoption fee "to cover veterinary expenses." The Research Team of the Nature Protection Service has carried out an investigation on an animal shelter located in Zaragoza capital that has ended with the detection of numerous infractions in the activity of said association. The investigation began in May due to the suspicion of irregularities in the activity of the protector, so the specialists began the appropriate steps to determine the specific activity that was carried out there, requesting various documents from both the Animal Identification Registry de Compañía de Aragón (RIACA), the Zaragoza City Council, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Environment of the Government of Aragon, as well as the protector itself. This information is based on an official statement from the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) of the Civil Guard, which can be consulted at the following link Not vaccinated against rabies From the analysis of all the information obtained during the investigation, Seprona was able to determine that the protector lacked the authorization of a zoological nucleus and that the Zaragoza Livestock Resources Unit did not contain any documentation such as a companion animal facility . After comparing the movements of entry and exit of animals from the protector with those registered in the RIACA database, it was found that these did not coincide, since more than 40 dogs were on the RIACA list but the protector did not He had given them to Seprona. In addition , more than 20 dogs were found that had not been given the genetic profile, this extreme being mandatory in this capital, and that another 9 animals, according to the protector's documentation, were listed as adopted, being false. Regarding the procedures for the adoption of animals in said shelter, the agents also detected irregularities consisting in the collection of the person who was about to adopt , rates for adoption that could range between 130 euros and even reach 250in some case. Fees that should not be charged in the process of adopting animals to a legally established protector. In addition, the individual was not given any payment document and the adoption contracts lacked the signature of the protector. Said protector also lacked an accounting book From the study of the documentation of the animal protector, a lack of data was detected in the movements of entry and exit of the specimens, since the names of the people who had been carried out did not appear. the assignments, nor that of the adopters or the place where the animals had been transferred. Dogs with lack of rabies vaccination or with incomplete data records were other irregularities detected. Giveaway for a tattoo In the middle of this month of December, the agents located, in a well-known social network , an advertisement from this protector to participate in the raffle for a tattoo that would take place in an establishment in Zaragoza. The participants, a maximum of 300 people, had to pay 3 euros to register for the aforementioned draw. After Seprona contacted the manager of the establishment where the tattoo would be made, he informed the agents that he was unaware of such publication and that he would not make any tattoos related to the protector's raffle. Due to all of the above, this morning and once the proceedings had been completed, they were handed over to the Public Prosecutor's Office, DGA and the Zaragoza City Council, accounting for the infractions detected.

https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/happy-new-year-2022-advance-wishes-images-status-quotes-whatsapp-messages-wallpapers-photos-and-pics-7692461/ Happy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images, Status, Quotes, Wallpapers, Whatsapp Messages, Photos, Pics: Wish your friends and family a happy and prosperous new year appy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images: Happy New Year! (Designed by Abhishek Mitra) Happy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images, Status, Quotes, Whatsapp Messages, Photos, Pics: The present Gregorian calendar and the Julian calendar both recognise January 1 as the first day of a year. People decorate their homes, throw parties and cook for their families and friends to make a joyful entry in the new year. The world welcomes the new year with much zeal and jubilation. People also make fresh resolutions and plan their goals for the following year. Begin this New Year by wishing your loved ones in advance using these wishes and greetings. ALSO READ |What the financial situation will look like for each sign in 2022 *From our bubble to yours, we wish you a very happy New Year and a great holiday season! Stay safe and take care. Happy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images: Let’s welcome 2022. (Designed by Abhishek Mitra) *We all get the exact same 365 days. The only difference is what we do with them. Happy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images: Spread the festive cheer! (Designed by Abhishek Mitra) *Your success and happiness lie in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties. Happy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images: Wish your loved ones! (Designed by Abhishek Mitra) *Each year’s regret are envelopes in which messages of hope are found for the new year -John R Dallar Jr. Happy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images: Happy New Year! (Designed by Abhishek Mitra) *Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. Happy 2022! Happy New Year 2022 Advance Wishes Images: Welcome the new year with zeal. (Designed by Abhishek Mitra) *May the New Year bless you with health, wealth, and happiness 📣 For more lifestyle news, follow us on Instagram | Twitter | Facebook and don’t miss out on the latest updates! Evelyn 9 GE Podcast 3 Omidyar IE Thinc 📣 The Indian Express is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines For all the latest Lifestyle News, download Indian Express App.

https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/sri-habilito-la-nueva-version-del-anexo-de-retenciones-en-la-fuente-bajo-relacion-de-dependencia-nota/ The annex will be submitted by the employer from January 10, 2022, according to the RUC number, according to the SRI. he annex of withholdings at source under a dependency relationship will be submitted by the employer from January 10, 2022, according to the number of RUC, according to the SRI. Photo: Archive. The Internal Revenue Service (SRI) enabled the new version of the Annex of Withholdings at Source under the Dependency Relationship (RDEP). The main changes include deductions for personal expenses for domestic tourism and catastrophic illnesses. These are the changes: Box for the registration of the deduction of personal expenses for internal tourism for the fiscal periods 2020 and 2021. Deduction of personal health expenses for catastrophic, rare or orphan diseases for natural persons who have a net income greater than $ 100,000. These expenses will be deducted without VAT up to 50% of the total of your taxable income, without exceeding a value equivalent to 1.3 times the basic fraction deducted from the personal income tax. The annex of withholdings at source under a dependency relationship will be submitted by the employer from January 10, 2022, according to the number of RUC, according to the SRI. axpayers may submit the RDEP Annex for fiscal year 2021 until: <b> Ninth digit of the RUC </b> <b> Expiration date </b> one January 10, 2022 two January 12, 2022 3 January 14, 2022 4 January 17, 2022 5 January 18, 2022 6 January 20, 2022 7 and 8 January 24, 2022 9 January 26, 2022 0 January 28, 2022 "When an expiration date coincides with mandatory rest days or national or local holidays, it will be moved to the next business day, unless for the purposes of the transfer, the expiration date corresponds to the following month, in which case this rule will not apply. and the expiration date must be brought forward to the last business day of the expiration month, "says the SRI. (I)

From the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra to a potential iPhone 14 with a hole punch display – there’s a lot to get excited about next year. Year after year, smartphone companies keep coming up with exciting models to keep the momentum going. While 2020 was a dull year because of the pandemic, manufacturers picked up pace in 2021 and we witnessed the launch of some exciting smartphones like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 (Review) and the Galaxy Z Flip 3 (Review), and many promising ones that did not make it to India such as Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. 2022 is expected to keep the smartphone launch momentum going and Qualcomm's recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoCs will play a big part. We are expecting fresh new designs from OnePlus, rumours about an iPhone model with a hole-punch camera from Apple, and an interesting foldable from Oppo, to name a few. While there are plenty of rumours already flying around, here are some of the upcoming phones we're particularly excited about. Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra (Review) and Galaxy Z Fold 3 embodied the spirit of a Galaxy Note device this year, as they both supported the S Pen and this will most likely continue with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. Samsung's upcoming flagship has been getting the most attention in the rumour mill and could be the evolution of the Galaxy Note series, considering we've not seen a successor to the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra yet. The ‘Ultra' is the most premium model available in Samsung's Galaxy S21 series and the Galaxy S22 Ultra is expected to pack in the latest Snapdragon and Exynos hardware, some cool accessories and a new camera setup. There's also a leaked video showing dummy units of the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22 Plus and the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The Galaxy S22 Ultra also appears to have a slot for an S Pen. Perhaps the most interesting rumour which recently landed is that India might finally get the Qualcomm Snapdragon variants of the Galaxy S22 models. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE was a great smartphone which offered features like an IP68 rating, a quality AMOLED display and good camera performance at the lower end of the premium segment. Samsung followed this up with a 5G model called the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and included a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, which turned out to be a very good all-rounder in our review. And now there's news about its successor, tagged as the Galaxy S21 FE. The phone in leaked renders appears similar to the Galaxy S21 series in terms of design but also takes some inspiration from the Galaxy A52s 5G's (Review) camera module, with a finish that matches the back panel. Previous leaks have also revealed its expected US price tag and even a launch date. As per earlier rumours, we can expect the S21 FE to be announced in January 2022 in India, alongside the expected global launch. Apple iPhone 14 Max The iPhone 12 (Review) was a big leap over the iPhone 11 (Review) in terms of hardware and design but it was also priced much higher, for the base 64GB storage variant. Apple also introduced the iPhone 12 mini last year, which had its share of issues but it promptly fixed most of them with the iPhone 13 mini (Review) this year, with better cameras and boosted battery life. However, those looking for a ‘Plus' version of the standard iPhone have no choice but to pay a lot more for the Pro Max model, but this could very well change next year. As per earlier reports, it appears that Apple may kill off the iPhone 14 mini in favour of a larger iPhone 14 Max. As you may have guessed, the iPhone 14 Max aims to cater to customers who want a large-screen iPhone without having to pay the premium for the Pro model. The rest of the features, like the iPhone 13 and 13 Mini, could remain the same, reserving the triple-camera setup for the Pro models. Another rumour also suggests all iPhone 14 models could feature 120Hz LTPO displays. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models are also rumoured to have hole-punch displays and in-display fingerprint readers. Another rumour also claims that the Pro models could have 48-megapixel primary cameras and 8 GB of RAM. Apple iPhone SE 5G While it's hard to recommend the Apple iPhone SE (2020) (Review) in 2021, keeping in mind its price and the hardware it offers, it's still the most affordable iPhone one can buy in India. The first iPhone SE launched four years prior to the current model, and now the rumour mill hints at another one on the way. Tagged as the iPhone SE 3 or iPhone SE 5G, earlier rumours hinted at a much bigger 6.1-inch display compared to the 4.7-inch one on the current model. While earlier reports claimed that it would feature an Apple A14 Bionic SoC, newer rumours suggest that it could end up being the A15 Bionic instead. What has remained constant in all the rumours is that it is expected to be launched in mid-2022 and that it would feature a single rear camera. Another interesting report also hints that the iPhone SE 3 could be the first SE model to use Face ID, instead of Touch ID. The iPhone SE 3 is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. OnePlus has been making subtle improvements off late with every generational update of its phones. The OnePlus 9 Pro saw a refreshed design and some camera upgrades which made it well-worth its higher price tag as mentioned in our review. But there appears to be even better stuff headed our way. A recently leaked render of the upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro has hinted at a redesigned camera module, which retains the three rear cameras as the 9 Pro but in a new layout, similar to the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra. While the camera setup may look different, the telephoto camera is expected to remain the same as the 9 Pro at a hardware level. As for specifications, the OnePlus 10 Pro is tipped to come with a Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and would feature a 6.7-inch (1,440 x 3,216 pixels) LTPO Fluid 2 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is expected to be launched early next year. The Xiaomi 12 will be the next premium smartphone from the company to skip the ‘Mi' branding. Rumours about the Xiaomi 12 only recently showed up and was recently confirmed after the launch of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor announcement. The phone is tipped to launch on December 28 A leaked image has also teased its rear camera setup which includes a 50-megapixel primary camera, an ultra-wide angle camera and a telephoto camera. The phone is tipped to arrive in three models: the Xiaomi 12X, Xiaomi 12 and the Xiaomi 12 Pro. It is also expected to feature 67W fast-charging as per a recent report. New artist-made 3D renders of the Xiaomi 12 Pro have also shown up online along with a leaked photo of the case, which surprisingly matches the render, revealing a completely redesigned rear camera module. Google Pixel 6a With the Google Pixel 5a 5G only reaching select markets across the globe, the Pixel faithfuls in India now have their hopes pinned on the next model, tagged as the Pixel 6a. There's little that is known about this upcoming smartphone, but a recent report claimed that it will be powered by the Google Tensor GS101 SoC, which is found in Google's recently launched Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones. An alleged dummy unit of the Pixel 6a also leaked, revealing a design that looks like the Pixel 6 series with a similar layout for its rear cameras. Oppo Find N The Oppo Find N is Oppo's first attempt at a production-ready foldable smartphone. The phone will compete against offerings from Motorola, Huawei and Samsung, who are the only major manufacturers to have launched folding phones currently. What makes the Find N so special is Oppo's claim about its Serene Display having a minimal crease that is up to 80 percent less noticeable compared with the current players in this space. Oppo's foldable features a metal frame and a side mounted fingerprint reader. It has a more useful 5.49-inch, 18:9 aspect ratio outer display and a 7.9-inch inner display. The phone features five cameras in all which includes a selfie camera on each screen and three on the back. Oppo has confirmed that the Find N will only go on sale in China from December 23, but we hope the company launches it other markets too. Will Snapdragon's new 2022 chips make it more prominent as a brand? We discuss this on Orbital, the Gadgets 360 podcast. 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Make sure you’re properly kitted out for the rise of hybrid working Instead of bringing employees back to the office full-time, many companies are expected to adopt a hybrid working model in the coming months, with staff splitting their time between the home and office. The logic is that hybrid working will let us keep all the benefits of working from home, such as less time spent commuting and a healthier family life, while also allowing workers to collaborate in-person some of the time. Before you make the transition to hybrid working, though, you’ll want to make sure you’re equipped with everything you need to support this new way of operating. For example, you may well want to avoid sharing computer peripherals at the office, so a new wireless mouse and keyboard could be a sensible purchase. A portable SSD or USB flash drive could also prove useful for shipping data to and fro, so long as you’ve checked with the IT department first. There’s more to consider than you might imagine, but our guide should help make the transition to hybrid working as smooth as possible. The most useful pieces of kit will combine portability with versatility, allowing you to switch between settings with ease.

Strong performance, thermals and low power consumption on the cheap Intel’s 12th Generation CPUs have been warmly received but at this point in time, only the high end ‘K’ models are available to buy. Z690 boards are expensive too and as you need to buy both, 12th Gen CPUs are mostly restricted to high end PCs. That’s expected to change from around CES, as Intel releases more affordable 12th Gen models, along with cheaper H670, B660 and H610 motherboards. Intel’s 11th Gen range featured some underrated models, notably the very affordable 6C/12T i5 11400. Its 12th Gen replacement, the i5 12400 looks like it will be even better by delivering excellent gaming performance along with low power consumption and temperatures. Using the price of the 11400 as a guide, the best part will be its cheap price. The i5 12400 will feature Golden Cove P cores only. It will lack Gracemont E cores. Its base clock is 2.5 GHz with a turbo clock of up to 4.4 GHz. It will come with a 65W base power with a maximum turbo power of 117W. This means it can be cooled by any kind of decent cooler, unlike the higher end models which require very good cooling. While we wait for the 12400 to be released, leakers have been showing results with engineering samples. Igor’s Lab has shown a full ‘review’ by taking a 12600K and setting it in the BIOS to emulate the i5 12400. Overall, the results show that the lower tier Intel CPUs will definitely offer excellent performance for your dollar. However, it’s important to note that the benchmarked CPU was not an actual i5 12400, but a 12600K (which has more L3 cache) with its E cores , clocks and power limits set to emulate a 12400, so take the results with a grain of salt. The ‘12400’ is able to match the Ryzen 5600X in many cases and does so with excellent power efficiency. It’s also shown to be able to match the i7 11700K. Igor’s Lab uses an MSI 6900 XT for testing, so it's clear that the 12400 will be equally happy powering a system with an entry level GPU, all the way up to a high end GPU, offering a minimal bottleneck. The best part about the 12400 will be its price. The 11400 sells for under $200 (£175, $279 AU) and even less for the IGP-less 11400F, so its expected that the 12400 will end up around the same. With the performance and power efficiency on offer, at that price, the 12400 looks like it could be the king of budget CPUs. The affordable end of the CPU market in 2022, or at least the early part of it, looks like it will be dominated by Intel.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport-news-wrc/ford-puma-rally1-stars-film-one-millionth-car-built-craiova M-Sport's electrified WRC 2022 car gets some practice in as Romania plant hits milestone. Ford’s new Puma Rally 1 WRC car has starred in a stunt sequence to celebrate the one millionth car rolling off the production line at the firm’s Craiova factory in Romania. Filmed at the plant itself, with appearances from the standard Ford Puma – which is currently built there – and several plant employees, the film (below) shows the M-Sport team’s hybridised racer driven in anger by WRC driver Adrien Fourmaux, ahead of its competition debut in Monte Carlo on 20 January. The Craiova facility entered operation in 2009, and has produced the Transit Connect, B-Max MPV, Ecosport and Puma over the last 12 years. The millionth car was a Puma ST-Line in Desert Island Blue. The new Puma WRC car was revealed earlier this year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed by Ford's Cumbria-based M-Sport rally team. It is built to the new WRC technical regulation that will be introduced for next year. The rules retain the current 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engines, but add a spec 134bhp hybrid electric motor, powered by a 3.9kWh battery. The cars will also run on sustainable fossil-free fuel. M-Sport has run the Fiesta WRC since 2011, when it was Ford’s global WRC team. Although it has been a privateer squad since 2012, it has maintained close ties with Ford, which is keen to showcase the performance credentials of both the Puma crossover and its hybrid technology. M-Sport boss Malcolm Wilson said: “The new era of WRC cars is one of the biggest technological advancements in WRC to date. The introduction of the hybrid means that the cars will be more powerful than ever whilst also directly reflecting the powertrains within their road-going counterparts.” He described the switch to the Puma as “very exciting”, noting that the nameplate has a rally history. "The switch to the Puma is very exciting, with the name already having rally heritage," he said. "The car looks fantastic and I cannot wait to see it at the start line of the famous Monte Carlo Rally in early 2022." A two-wheel-drive rally version of the original Puma was a front-runner in the Junior WRC and various national series in the early 2000s. M-Sport has committed to the new WRC technical regulations for the next three seasons. The Puma Rally1 will take on works Rally1 challengers from Toyota and Hyundai, which will continue with the Yaris and i20 N respectively.

https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/politica/siete-leyes-aprobadas-en-siete-meses-de-la-nueva-asamblea-nacional-nota/ The legislature leaves pending the processing of regulations that arise after rulings of the Constitutional Court on abortion due to rape and pandemic. The president of the National Assembly, Guadalupe Llori, last June, presented an agenda that included the processing of 85 bills. After seven months, four of the issues were approved. Courtesy Photo: Fernando.L@gla With seven laws passed in the first seven months, the National Assembly suspended, this December 16 and for fifteen days, its legislative activities and plans to reactivate it as of January 3, 2022. Legislators, advisers and legislative officials will be on vacation. The seven laws are related to the defense of the rights of clients of the national financial system to avoid undue charges and unsolicited services; reforms on maritime regulation; a law for the economic reactivation of the provinces of Esmeraldas and Manabí; reforms to the law creating the Amawtay Wasi university; reforms to the social security law; reforms to the youth entrepreneurship law; and reforms to the environmental law. In inspection, four political trials were processed, two of them ended with censorship and dismissal and two with censorship for being former officials; three processes were archived; and, four court orders were pending by 2022. The legislative agenda presented by the president of the National Assembly, Guadalupe Llori, in June 2021, accompanied by the coordinators of the benches and authorities of the permanent specialized commissions, included the processing of 85 bills. Of the seven projects approved until December 15, 2021, four are part of the parliamentary agenda that contained five axes related to health, education, security, economy, development, human rights, family, natural, collective rights of peoples and nationalities , ethics and transparency. Of the projects sent by the Executive through ordinary channels, the Law of Free Expression and Communication and the reforms to the Law of Higher Education have not yet passed the first debate; and the urgent project in economic matters of Economic Development and Fiscal Sustainability was not approved, denied or modified, and entered into force by the Ministry of the Law. The president of the Education Commission, Manuel Medina (PK), maintains that the project of the President of the Republic, Guillermo Lasso, in matters of higher education is one of the 14 proposals that the table is reviewing, and that at the moment they are in the stage of construction of the report for first debate. The deadline for submitting this report is February 13, 2022. Pending issues There are two pending projects that the Assembly leaves for the first month of next year and these are two issues that arose due to decisions of the Constitutional Court and that must be processed by the legislature in a certain time: the project that guarantees abortion in case of violation and the bill for the management of a health emergency due to a pandemic caused by COVID-19. In the case of the project related to abortion due to rape, the report for a second debate is under construction and the Justice commission aspires to approve the text in the first week of January, as indicated by the legislator who chairs the table, Alejandro Jaramillo ( ID). There is an established schedule and by January 3 there will be a first draft on this project, said Jaramillo, who commented that the three critical nodes persist in this matter that are related to the gestation time in which the interruption of pregnancy due to rape will be allowed. the requirements that must be observed to access abortion and conscientious objection. Jaramillo considers that in five sessions national and international experts, doctors, lawyers and citizens were received who referred to the three critical nodes of the project, and what is expected is that the commission will define the final text on these critical issues , by voting, before it goes to plenary session. Regarding the project for the Management of the Sanitary Emergency due to Pandemic, the Health and Sports commission left the text ready for the first debate in which clear competencies are granted to the different levels of government and the parameters and procedures that are established are established. They must observe for the declaration of health alert zones, their level and contingency plans. It also establishes a control regime regarding mobility, use of public spaces and meetings, control over fairs, markets and commerce. Likewise, it seeks to institutionalize the functioning of the emergency operations committees at a legal level. Regarding the Communication project, the International Relations Committee approved a day before the legislative recess the report for the first debate that unifies five proposals, including that of the Executive. (I)

https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/cultura/2021/12/16/f-dkv-centro-fotografia-causa-60751776.html Ana Palacios is the artist of this documentary photography essay, which shows a new proposal for the relationship between humans and nature, based on respect for animals f / DKV, center for photography with a cause, presents & # 039; Harmony & # 039; a project that explores life in animal sanctuaries. f / DKV, center for photography with a cause, presents 'Armonía', a project that explores life in animal sanctuaries. HARMONY The center photograph because f / DKV received yesterday the opening of the exhibition 'Harmony' , a work of Ana Palacios, which explores life in the sanctuaries of animals . This documentary photography essay shows the spaces dedicated to the protection and care of rescued animals, mostly from the intensive livestock industry Subscribe The Aragón Newspaper CULTURE BOOKS THE LITERARY RECOMMENDATION MOVIE THEATER TV MUSIC ART THEATER SCHEDULE ARAGONARIAN PHOTOGRAPHY f / DKV, center for photography with a cause, presents “Armonía” a project that explores life in animal sanctuaries Ana Palacios is the artist of this documentary photography essay, which shows a new proposal for the relationship between humans and nature, based on respect for animals The Aragón Newspaper Saragossa | 16 12 21 | 18:14 0 f / DKV, center for photography with a cause, presents & # 039; Harmony & # 039; a project that explores life in animal sanctuaries. f / DKV, center for photography with a cause, presents 'Armonía', a project that explores life in animal sanctuaries. HARMONY The center photograph because f / DKV received yesterday the opening of the exhibition 'Harmony' , a work of Ana Palacios, which explores life in the sanctuaries of animals . This documentary photography essay shows the spaces dedicated to the protection and care of rescued animals, mostly from the intensive livestock industry . The two foundations that star in this exhibition, Santuario Gaia and Hogar Animal Sanctuary, work with respect for animals and are in charge of rescuing and caring for them so that they live in freedom by creating reserves where animals coexist in a harmonious way. Thank you for watching During the presentation was attended by Gemma Roig and Yolanda Cabellé, from the Fundación el Hogar Animal, and the artist, Ana Palacios, who highlighted that for her “it was a very interesting opportunity to get to know the animal sanctuaries from within, something that was absolutely unknown to me and which has been very exciting to discover ”. With 'Harmony', which shares a name with one of the protagonists of this project, the author wants to show alternatives for interaction with the environment based on more sustainable ways of life, respectful of animals and the health of the planet as a whole. In addition, it emphasizes that, in these places, such as animal sanctuaries, there is not only a philosophy of environmental conservation , but also a new proposal for the relationship between humans and nature , based on respect for animals. photographers Chema Conesa and Ángel Marcos. They based their decision on the "brilliant aesthetic construction of the photographic story , the original and respectful discourse towards the natural environment and animal life, and their accurate and empathetic look at different life options." It is important to note that the foundations that feature in this exhibition are part of PYMEF, the Spanish association of small and medium-sized foundations, the germ of this project. It is an entity that was born in 2018 with the main objective of helping the different foundations that have arisen with the concern of improving the social fabric through support, advice and promotion. Excellence and effectiveness in the implementation of its values has led to, in just three years, 200 foundations have become part of this foundation of foundations that covers fields such as health, education, social assistance, scientific research, entrepreneurship. , job creation, heritage conservation, culture promotion, environmental protection and sports promotion . Ana Palacios is a journalist and documentary The exhibition shows attendees the photographic work of Ana Palacios in 60 pieces that, from a different and profound perspective, give a voice to the protagonists and bring the everyday realities of animal sanctuaries closer to the public. It should be noted that "Armonía" is the winning project of the first edition of the contest 'f / DKV Aragón for photography with a cause' held last June. With this contest, the insurer sought to reward the best project presented by an Aragonese photographer focused on aspects related to the health of the planet and individual health, highlighting speeches on women, disability, nutrition and childhood obesity and the environment. It is not the only recognition that 'Harmony' has received. In fact, one of his photographs has been chosen by National Geographic as one of the best photographs of the year 2021. The project of the Zaragoza Ana Palacios perfectly fulfilled this requirement and was awarded by the jury formed by Miguel García, Director of Communication and Responsible Business of DKV, Alicia Ventura, Curator and advisor of the Arteria DKV Program and by the photographer and her work on development cooperation has been published around the world in media such as National Geographic, The Guardian Weekend Magazine, Al Jazeera, BBC, New Internationalist, 6 Mois, Die Zeit, Stern, Der Spiegel, Het Blad, Terra Mater, Days Japan, Daily Mirror, Daily Mail, Paper, XL Weekly, El País, Weather, etc. His work has been exhibited in different art centers around the world such as the French Alliance in Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania), Casadelle Donne in Rome (Italy), Gobbeling Art Center in Paris (France) Palau Robert in Barcelona (Spain) or the Circle of Fine Arts of Madrid (Spain). This award is another proof that the objective of f / DKV, center for photography with a cause, is to become a reference center in Aragon that accommodates photographic projects of social interest, linked to the social and environmental causes for which it works. the company from an activist position.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59692552 The five children who died: (L-R) Zane Mellor, Addison Stewart, Peter Dodt, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones and Jye Sheehan Australians are mourning a "horrific" national tragedy after five children were killed in a bouncy castle accident, PM Scott Morrison has said. The children fell about 10m (32ft) after a wind blew the castle skywards at a Tasmania school fair on Thursday. Police identified the victims as 11-year-old Addison Stewart, and 12-year-olds Zane Mellor, Jye Sheehan, Jalailah Jayne-Maree Jones, and Peter Dodt. Three other children remained in a critical condition on Friday. Another injured child has been discharged from hospital. Police said the parents of the victims did not wish to speak publicly, but other relatives have given tributes online. Peter Dodt's aunt Tamara Scott wrote the young boy "was full of life and adventures". An aunt of Addison Stewart, Meg Aherne, said: "I don't even know what to write at this stage. Everyone is devastated, she was always such a sweet, kind, old soul." Zane Mellor was described by a family friend as a "gorgeous boy" and a "beautiful, caring, gentle soul". Davenport residents have left flowers, soft toys and other tributes in front of the school Mr Morrison called it a "terrible tragedy" and said "as a parent there are no words". The accident at Hillcrest Primary School has shattered Devonport - a city of fewer than 30,000 people. There would be "few people if any in Devonport that would haven't had a connection to one of those families, to that school", Mr Morrison said. Investigation under way It's still unclear how the incident unfolded on a mostly calm and sunny day. Australia's weather bureau recorded wind speeds between 7km/h (4mph) and 22km/h on Thursday morning - a range considered average. Police said they would investigate whether the bouncy castle was tethered to the ground. "We all have a lot of questions," said Tasmania Police Commissioner Darren Hine. About 40 students from grades five and six had been taking part in the school fun day. Teachers and other adults rushed to administer first aid before paramedics arrived, police said. Other pupils nearby were shepherded away. "What should have been a celebration for the end of the school year turned into an unfortunate tragedy for our young children," said Tasmania's Premier Peter Gutwein. Australian PM: “It just breaks your heart” A online fundraiser for the families has already raised A$600,000 (£323,000; $430,000). There have been other fatal bouncy castle incidents. In 2019, two children were killed and 20 others injured in a similar accident in China. A year earlier, a girl died in the UK after being thrown from a bouncy castle that eyewitnesses say exploded on a Norfolk beach. And two fairground workers were jailed for manslaughter by gross negligence after a bouncy castle blew away with seven-year-old Summer Grant inside, in Essex, in March 2016.

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/england-city-frome-fights-loneliness-mental-health-7675627/ Pedestrians in a shopping area of Frome, England, which has been getting attention for its fight against loneliness, Dec. 2, 2021. (James Beck/The New York Times) The Frome model, as it’s known, to battle the global human affliction of loneliness began as an experiment by a local physician eight years ago, and recently locked in permanent funding from the National Health Service. Written by Peter Wilson For more than 1,000 years, this market city was best known for products made from wool and woven fabrics and later for its large iron statues, including the Lady Justice figure that still sits atop the dome of the Old Bailey court about 100 miles east in London. But these days, Frome has been getting attention for something far more unusual and urgent: its fight against loneliness. Frome’s approach to the global human affliction began as an experiment by a local physician, Dr. Helen Kingston, eight years ago. It caught the attention of publications of all kinds, including The New York Times, and has been studied and replicated by countries around the world. The urgency has only been exacerbated by the raging pandemic. Dr. Helen Kingston, whose effort to combat loneliness, treating it as a medical condition, began eight years ago, Frome, England, Dec. 2, 2021. (James Beck/The New York Times) The work by Kingston and her team was first recognized by then-Prime Minister Theresa May — who appointed a member of Parliament, Tracey Crouch, as the first minister for loneliness in 2018. But the Frome Model, as it is known, reached a milestone a few weeks ago when the National Health Service in Britain locked in permanent funding for the program after years of patchwork financial support. The efforts haven’t ended at Frome. In November, the government of Victoria, Australia, agreed to create the position, and Japan added one in February amid rising suicide rates. Cities around Britain and as far away as Sweden and Colombia are studying Frome’s experience and hoping to copy its success in reducing emergency hospital admissions, an achievement that is gold dust in a time of rising health costs. So why Frome? And what was so special about its approach? The effort begun here is based on a model of health care driven by the local medical clinic, the Frome Medical Practice, that seeks to improve the emotional well-being of patients by tapping into community connections and volunteer groups to help people deal with such problems as loneliness and social isolation, which are not usually viewed as medical problems. “If this was a franchise, it would be a very attractive one to sell,” said Will Palmer, a 59-year-old fashion industry consultant who helps British brands enter foreign markets. Janet Copsey, a volunteer, has been trained to advise people about everything from joining choirs and sports groups to finding tips on green lifestyles. (James Beck/The New York Times) Palmer doubles as one of Frome’s “health connectors,” who link people to community groups and services ranging from home heating advice to help with hearing aids and cooking lessons. One of the most striking things about the Frome idea is that apart from eight paid connectors like Palmer, this city of just under 30,000 has also trained 1,140 voluntary “community connectors.” Cafe owners, taxi drivers and other ordinary residents have been taught how to advise friends and neighbors about the community groups and services that often go underused for the simple reason that people do not know they exist. Palmer’s specialty is getting people digitally connected. Recently he was sitting in the Cheese and Grain Cafe giving smartphone lessons to John Willis, a 77-year-old retired builder who feels his generation is being isolated by the rise of online shopping and government services. “We are being left behind,” Willis said. “Everyone communicates online nowadays, and you have to pay through the nose if you can’t shop online.” Willis’ digital lessons were organized through the medical practice, along with advice on how to reduce large utility bills that were worrying him after the death of his ex-wife, Eileen, 18 months ago left him depressed and anxious.

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/england-city-frome-fights-loneliness-mental-health-7675627/ Pedestrians in a shopping area of Frome, England, which has been getting attention for its fight against loneliness, Dec. 2, 2021. (James Beck/The New York Times) The Frome model, as it’s known, to battle the global human affliction of loneliness began as an experiment by a local physician eight years ago, and recently locked in permanent funding from the National Health Service. Written by Peter Wilson For more than 1,000 years, this market city was best known for products made from wool and woven fabrics and later for its large iron statues, including the Lady Justice figure that still sits atop the dome of the Old Bailey court about 100 miles east in London. But these days, Frome has been getting attention for something far more unusual and urgent: its fight against loneliness. Frome’s approach to the global human affliction began as an experiment by a local physician, Dr. Helen Kingston, eight years ago. It caught the attention of publications of all kinds, including The New York Times, and has been studied and replicated by countries around the world. The urgency has only been exacerbated by the raging pandemic.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59677855 Image caption, Police Image caption, Police Police said the children had fallen from a height of 10m (32ft) Four children have died and five others are injured after falling from a bouncy castle that was blown into the air in Australia, police say. The accident - caused by a wind gust - happened on Thursday at a primary school fun day in Devonport, Tasmania. Police said the children had fallen from a height of about 10m (32ft). Two boys and two girls died. Authorities did not give their ages but said all were in grades five or six - typically for children aged 10-12. "A wind gust had reportedly caused the jumping castle and inflatable balls to lift into the air," Tasmanian Police Commissioner Darren Hine said. "Our hearts are breaking for the families and the loved ones, schoolmates, teachers of these young people who were taken too soon." Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison described the accident as "unthinkably heartbreaking". "Young children on a fun day out… and it turns to such horrific tragedy. At this time of the year, it just breaks your heart," he said. Paramedics arrived quickly at Hillcrest Primary School after the accident at about 10.00 local time (23:00 Wednesday GMT). The children were given first aid before being flown in helicopters to hospital. Police described the scene as "very distressing" Parents were alerted immediately following the incident, which happened on the last day of the school year. ABC reporter Monte Bovill tweeted that locals "have been running to the school to collect their children". A coroner's investigation was under way, police said. Devonport, on Tasmania's northern coast, is a small port city with just under 30,000 residents. There have been other fatal bouncy castle incidents. In 2019, two children were killed and 20 others injured in a similar accident in China. A year earlier, a girl died in the UK after being thrown from a bouncy castle that eyewitnesses say exploded on a Norfolk beach. And two fairground workers were jailed for manslaughter by gross negligence after a bouncy castle blew away with seven-year-old Summer Grant inside, in Essex, in March 2016.

https://www.elperiodicodearagon.com/aragon/2021/12/15/exposicion-armonia-representa-vida-santuarios-60721090.html Ana Palacios presents 60 pieces that show daily reality The original pieces show the reality in animal sanctuaries. | DKVq. he center for photography with a cause f / DKV has inaugurated the exhibition Armonía , a work by Ana Palacios from Zaragoza , which explores life in animal sanctuaries. This documentary photography essay shows the spaces dedicated to the protection and care of rescued animals , mostly from the intensive livestock industry. In the presentation, Ana Palacios stressed that for her "it was a very interesting opportunity to get to know the animal sanctuaries from within , something that was completely unknown to me and that it has been very exciting to discover." Thank you for watching With Harmony the author exposes alternatives for interaction with the environment based on more sustainable ways of life, respectful of animals and the planet. In the exhibition there are 60 pieces by Ana Palacios that, from a different perspective, give voice to the protagonists and bring the everyday realities of animal sanctuaries closer to the public. In addition, Armonía is the winning project of the first edition of the f / DKV Aragón contest for photography with a cause.

https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/economia/el-45-de-los-buques-que-ingresaron-al-terminal-portuario-de-guayaquil-de-enero-a-noviembre-fueron-panamax- post-panamax-o-neopanamax-nota/ Until before the dredging of the access channel to Guayaquil, in October 2019, the arrival of this type of vessels was not possible Of the 277 vessels that entered the Guayaquil Port Terminal (TPG), from January to November last, around 45% were large vessels (Panamax, Post Panamax or Neopanamax, among others), Photo: Courtesy of TPG From January to November 2021, 277 vessels of different drafts entered the Guayaquil Port Terminal (TPG). In the same period of 2020, 271 ships entered. However, according to the entity, of the 277 vessels, around 45% (about 124) were large vessels (Panamax, Post Panamax or Neopanamax , among others), ranging from 300 to 367 meters in length, which allow transport between 8,000 and 14,000 containers. Luisenrique Navas, general manager of TPG , assured that port activity was catapulted as a result of the culmination of the dredging of the access channel to Guayaquil (completed in October 2019), since it provides facilities for the entry of vessels with a draft of up to 12 ,5 meters. “Before the dredging, Guayaquil was considered a feeder port , because deep draft vessels could not enter. Currently, ships between 360 and 370 meters in length arrive at the TPG docks each week, with a cargo capacity of up to 14,000 TEUS. The top ten shipping companies in the world call in Ecuador and arrive directly at the TPG docks, ”Navas emphasized. This greater cargo capacity of the ships that arrive at the TPG also means that the entity will close the year with 545,000 containers (20 and 40 feet) mobilized, 95,000 more than in 2020 (+21.11%) and 43,000 (+8.57%) more than in 2019. He added that the TPG, from the second half of 2020 to date, has expanded its dock, dredged its berth at a depth of 13.7 meters and acquired equipment. The investment is part of the $ 23 million agreement that the entity signed last May with the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works. Finally, Navas stressed that the arrival of these large vessels has allowed Ecuadorian foreign trade to be strengthened and, in terms of cargo volume movement, to position Guayaquil in third place in the region, according to a report by the Economic Commission. for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC). Journalist: Mo7damer

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2022-toyota-bz4x-pricing-and-specifications-revealed SUV will start from £41,950 with a new, electric four-wheel drive system available on some trim levels The day after unwrapping 15 new electric vehicle concepts, Toyota has priced up its first production EV ahead of UK sales beginning in 2022. The bZ4X SUV will start from £41,950 with four specification levels: Pure, Motion, Vision and a limited Premiere Edition. A new electric four-wheel drive system called X-mode has been introduced for the model and Toyota says it gives the bZ4X “class-leading off-road driving capability”. Entry-level Pure models are front-wheel drive only and are equipped with 18in alloy wheels, an 8.0in touchscreen multimedia system and a 7.0in digital driver's display as standard. Other basic features include a reversing camera, keyless entry and climate control with a remote operation function. Drivers can choose front- or four-wheel drive on the next-step Motion specification, which starts from £45,750 and gains a rear spoiler and rear privacy glass. Inside, the model is fitted with heated front seats, ambient lighting and a wireless phone-charging tray. Vision trim heads the regular bZ4X model line-up with 20in alloy wheels, heated and ventilated front seats with synthetic leather upholstery and an electric tailgate with a kick sensor. Safety is improved with rear parking sensors with automatic braking and remote parking assistance is also standard. Prices start from £47,650. Limited Premiere Edition models are available exclusively through Toyota’s online retail service and temporarily top the model range. Prices start from £51,550 and the trim level features all of the equipment of the Vision but also gains a premium, nine-speaker JBL sound system and a panoramic sunroof. Four-wheel drive is standard. The bZ4X starred at the LA motor show earlier this year, showing off a radical design that was largely unchanged from the concept shown in April. he ‘bZ’ element of its name refers to the Japanese brand’s ‘Beyond Zero’ electrification strategy, through which it will launch at least 15 pure-electric vehicles by 2025, including seven that use the bZ moniker. Spearheading this roll-out, the bZ4X is the first model to use the new e-TNGA electric vehicle architecture developed in collaboration with Subaru, whose own first e-TNGA-based EV is the Forester-sized Solterra SUV. Toyota's SUV received its European debut on 2 December and orders opened on 15 December. Subaru is expected to launch the Solterra a few months later. The defining characteristics of the platform include short overhangs and a long wheelbase, which is said to provide a “spacious and open cabin”. In fact, Toyota says rear leg room is comparable with the near-900mm offered by Lexus’s flagship LS luxury saloon. Here, the platform underpins a four-wheel-drive crossover (hence the ‘4X’ suffix), which is claimed to major on comfort, connectivity and openness. Heavily angled styling cues, chunky black wheel-arch trim, a familiar silhouette and contrasting roof hint at the influence of the strong-selling RAV4 SUV, which has recently been made available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. However, various characteristics, including an all-new front-end design, point to a different design language for bZ-badged EVs. In place of a conventional grille, a narrow black strip houses sensors for autonomous driving features, while sharply styled headlights and sculpted air channels are part of Toyota’s new “hammerhead” look, which aims to generate “a new attitude and road presence”. The cabin has been designed primarily to give the driver “a sense of direct connection to the road and to important information”. The instrument panel is mounted low for improved forward visibility and to minimise distraction. The large central display, wide centre console and textured dashboard have been carried over from the concept. Toyota chief engineer Koji Toyoshima explained the philosophy behind the new-look cabin design: “Our target customer is someone who places importance on time spent together with family and friends. When they want to enjoy such times, Toyota’s bZ4X concept can serve as a hub for them.” The powertrains on offer draw on Toyota’s 20-plus years of offering electrified powertrains and are said to possess “class-leading efficiency and a very competitive driving range”. Two variants are offered: the front-driven entry car with a single motor producing 201bhp and 195lb ft cracks the 0-62mph sprint in 8.4sec, while the twin-motor range-topper – which uses four-wheel drive technology developed by Subaru – boosts power to 214bhp and torque to 248bhp and cuts the 0-62mph time to 7.7sec. Power comes from a 71.4kWh battery pack, which promises a WLTP range of more than 280 miles, with an "efficient and effective" heating system ensuring only a 'modest' drop in range in sub-zero temperatures. It can be charged at speeds of up to 150kW, meaning an 80% top-up can be achieved in around 30 minutes. The SUV’s range is optimised courtesy of an on-board solar charging system that helps to ensure colder weather has minimal impact on usability – a noted drawback of conventional battery tech. Like the radical LF-Z concept shown by Toyota luxury brand Lexus recently, the bZ4X uses an innovative steer-by-wire system, which removes the mechanical link between the steering wheel and front axle. Toyota claims this enhances control while minimising the directional influence of rough surfaces and braking. Back to top Toyota will take the concept’s distinctive yoke-style steering device to production as a result, in select global markets, given the driver has less cause to move their hands around the wheel. The bZ4X will, said Toyoshima, make “driving easier and more fun”. Another part of the Beyond Zero strategy is to achieve carbon neutrality of all vehicles throughout their entire life cycles – from supply chain to disposal. To date, Toyota has sold more than 17 million electrified vehicles, which, it says, equates to 140 million tonnes of CO2 saved. Between 2010 and 2019 alone, Toyota reduced its fleet CO2 emissions by 22%.

https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/ecuador/ministerio-de-salud-pidio-restricciones-de-aforos-para-las-fiestas-de-diciembre-mientras-coe-nacional-exige-a-gobiernos-locales-que-lo-apliquen-nota/ According to government authorities, there is an increase in cases and mortality associated with the coronavirus. QUITO (07-12-2021) .- The national Emergency Operations Committee (COE) is made up of various Executive entities, including the Ministry of Public Health. Alfredo Cárdenas / THE UNIVERSE. The national Emergency Operations Committee (COE) went from exhorting to requiring decentralized autonomous governments (GADs) to apply, in their territories, measures requested by the Ministry of Health, for the Christmas and Old Year festivities. Juan Zapata, president of the national COE, said that they are concerned about what may happen on the holidays regarding the health situation. José Ruales, deputy minister of Governance and Health Surveillance of the Ministry of Public Health , reported that in the last four weeks there has been a slight increase in the number of cases. They went from 1,294 weekly cases to 2,918. Ruales argued that this increase has occurred especially in the provinces of Pichincha, Guayas, Manabí and El Oro and as a whole po[CENSORED]tion, the new cases occur in those in which there are lower vaccination rates such as Morona Santiago, Napo, Cañar and Cotopaxi. Regarding mortality for Ruales, there is no significant increase, while the positivity has gone from 4.3%, to 12.5% and 15.4%. After a meeting of the national COE, the Minister of Health, Ximena Garzón, raised capacity limitations as follows: - 50% in convention centers for dinners, corporate lunches, reception rooms, restaurants, bars, discotheques and the like, tolerance centers, with a mandatory two-dose vaccination certificate and compliance with biosecurity measures. - 75% in markets, supermarkets , with compliance with biosafety measures; shopping centers, religious centers , fairs, with presentation of a vaccination certificate with two doses from the age of 12, compliance with biosafety measures; beaches with hours of use from 06:00 to 18:00. In public spaces, events such as concerts, children's passes, processions, novenas, festivals of old years or burns, po[CENSORED]r festivals, are prohibited . The sale and consumption of alcohol in public spaces is prohibited. He asked citizens to attend the vaccination points to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Zapata indicated that the measures would take effect on Friday, December 17, and until Monday, January 3. “We are going to forget the word exhortation, there is a higher good that we have to take care of, which is the health and life of Ecuadorians and today we demand that on the basis of their competencies (the Gad's) comply with these guidelines of this resolution of the national COE ”, expressed Zapata. He mentioned that as of December 17, the police will not issue permits for public events but those who obtained them before will be able to do so. According to Zapata, in addition to the fact that no permits will be issued, the Police and the municipalities will carry out controls through operations. The official added that no vehicle restrictions have been generated in the national axes and trunk lines, so there will be free mobility. In a radio interview, Zapata recalled that last year a state of exception was applied with which there was mobility restriction to avoid extended family reunions, which he indicated was an oxygen in January 2021.

https://www.telesurtv.net/multimedia/pulpos-curiosidades-octopus-molusco-animal-20211123-0035.html The octopus is one of the most fascinating animals due to its peculiar characteristics, having great dexterity and intelligence. This marine animal is a mollusk that is capable of transporting materials to build its shelters to have a better chance of survival. With its 500 million neurons, it has an important learning capacity, managing to solve complex problems by using observation as a method. They have three hearts with specific functions: two of them to move the blood past the gills and the other to ensure that it continues the circulation to the rest of their organs. His blue blood because he must develop it from copper to survive at the bottom of the oceans; that is, they have hemocyanin, which makes it easier for them to transport oxygen if the water temperature is very low. Octopuses only reproduce once in their life, so most females die while laying their eggs and males after having fertilized them. This leaves the young on their own. A peculiar characteristic is that, when they feel threatened, they can launch a jet of ink that helps them to mislead their attacker and escape. One of its compounds is tyrosinase and it has toxic properties. Octopuses can contract some muscles to change shape and blend in with their surroundings. For this they also use the voluntary color change, which can make them invisible; Or if it is the opposite and they want to capture the attention of the female, they can perform courtship rituals with body movements.