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E-waste could reach 74 million tons by 2030, UN

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E-waste could reach 74 million tons by 2030, UN
Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

The excessive consumption of technological material in recent years is the subject of a study by the United Nations, which predicts that, by 2030, 74 million metric tons (mt) of electronic waste will be produced worldwide, almost double those produced in the last sixteen years.

So, the report called Global E-Waste Monitor 2020 explains that, in 2019 alone, a record 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste - discarded products with a battery or plug - were generated worldwide, representing 21 percent more in just five years. 

Thus, electronic waste - also known as "e-waste" - has become the fastest growing household waste stream in the world, due to higher consumption rates of electrical and electronic equipment, shorter product life cycles and fewer repair options as major constants.

According to the UN study, only 17.4 percent of e-waste generated in 2019 was properly disposed of and recycled. This means that certain materials that these devices are made of, such as gold, silver, copper or platinum and other recoverable materials, were mostly burned.

In that sense, it is estimated that all these materials are conservatively valued at $57 billion, an amount greater than the gross domestic product -GDP- of most countries. 

By continent, Asia generated the largest volume of electronic waste in 2019: some 24.9 mt, followed by the Americas - 13.1 mt - and Europe - 12 mt -, while Africa and Oceania generated 2.9 mt and 0.7 mt, respectively.    

In perspective, the electronic waste generated last year - 53.6 million metric tons - weighed substantially more than all the adults living in Europe, representing the weight of 350 cruises the size of the Queen Mary II, enough to form a line 125 km long.

It should be noted that electronic waste represents a danger to health and the environment, since it contains toxic additives or hazardous substances, such as mercury, which damage the human brain and coordination system.

Social networks mourn Maradona's death

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Social networks mourn Maradona's death
Christian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

This afternoon, it was reported the sensitive death of former Argentine footballer Diego Armando Maradona at the age of 60because of cardiorespiratory arrest. Meanwhile, the president of Argentina, Alberto Fernandez has decreed 3 days of national mourning. However, local health authorities are calling for caution about the COVID-19 pandemic by not gathering in public places.

Angel Fabian Di Maria of Paris Saint-Germain Football Club mourned Maradona's death on Instagram:

Gabriel Batistuta, a former Argentine soccer player, mourned Maradona's death via Twitter:

Not only the sports school is mourning the death of Diego Armando Maradona; for example, the Argentinean musician Fito Paez.

And the Mexican rock band Molotov:

Alberto Fernandez, president of Argentina, published a photograph of a warm embrace of the emeritus sportsman:

As well as Mauricio Macri, former president of Argentina:

Christina Kishner, Vice President of the Argentine Nation

René Higuita, a former Colombian footballer, was one of the first sports personalities to report Maradona's death.

Luis Suarez, Uruguayan footballer. Current player of Club Atlético de Madrid.

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as "Pelé," a former Brazilian soccer player, said: "What sad news. I lost a great friend and the world lost a legend. There is still much to say but, for now, may God give strength to his family. One day, I hope we can play ball together in heaven.

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, Portuguese striker for Juventus Football Club S.p.A., said: "Today, I say goodbye to a friend and the world says goodbye to an eternal genius. One of the best of all time. A magician without equal. He leaves too soon, but he leaves a legacy without limits and a void that will never be filled. He rests in peace, crack. You will never be forgotten."

Joaquin Sabina, Spanish singer-songwriter and poet, dedicated not only a Twitter post, but a microsite to the memory of the former Argentine footballer.

Finally, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, of Argentine origin, player of the Fútbol Club Barcelona.

Diego Armando Maradona died at the age of 60

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Diego Armando Maradona died at the age of 60

A cardiorespiratory arrest would have caused his death this morning, in the region of Tigre, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Cristian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

The former Argentine attacking midfielder and coach was scheduled to undergo surgery for head injuries on 3 November. It had also been announced that the former soccer player would undergo therapy to treat his alcohol addiction, according to media reports in Argentina.

Diego Armando Maradona was responsible for winning the 1986 World Cup in Mexico for Argentina's representation.

Abroad, he played in European football clubs such as Futbol Club Barcelona and S.S.C. Napoli, which gave him two Serie A titles with the Italian club. During his career, he scored 34 goals in 91 games playing with Argentina's soccer team in four World Cups.

He represented Argentina in the final of the 1990 World Cup in Italy, which he would have lost to his West German counterpart. Unfortunately, Maradona was unable to overcome his cocaine addiction and was sent off for 15 months after testing positive for doping in 1991. As a result, he was permanently suspended from the Argentine national football team in 1994 on 25 June when he failed a doping test.

He retired from professional football in 1997, on his 37th birthday. Maradona was then appointed head coach of the national team in 2008 and left after the 2010 World Cup, when his team was defeated by Germany in the quarterfinals.

He later coached teams in the United Arab Emirates and Mexico and was in charge of the top flight of Argentine soccer at the time of his death.

Immigrant Student Rates on the Rise at U.S. Universities

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Immigrant Student Rates on the Rise at U.S. Universities
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The face of U.S. higher education is changing as more and more college students come from immigrant families, which could change the future landscape of the workforce and higher education by 2035.

According to a study by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), of the 19 million students at U.S. colleges and universities in 2018, 28 percent -- 5.8 million -- were first-generation immigrants or children of immigrants.

The report notes that immigrant student enrollment has changed dramatically over the past 20 years, from 2.9 million in 2000 to 5.3 million in 2018, an 82 percent increase.

Thus, the MPI points out that the 5.3 million students are distributed in the traditional immigrant destination states, but also in the new ones. For example, in California they represent 50% of all students seeking degrees.

Meanwhile, in eight states - Florida, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Texas and Washington - they represented 30 to 40 percent, and in 32 states, at least 20,000 students from immigrant families were pursuing degrees, ranging from bachelor's to master's and doctoral degrees.

"Most of these states have ambitious higher education goals aimed at increasing the number of adult residents who enroll in higher education programs and graduate with post-secondary credentials, and residents of immigrant background are important target groups for these policies," the report says.

Examining the characteristics of this population can help higher education institutions and state education policy makers as they pursue the goal of providing students with the skills and knowledge necessary to meet the changing demands of the economy.

On the other hand, the COVID-19 pandemic has posed many dilemmas for higher education institutions, ranging from finding the best instructional models to promote learning and keep students safe, to the need to provide higher levels of social support. 

While these challenges are great and urgent, equipping students with education and skills remains a priority because they will play an important role in both the eventual U.S. economic recovery and the future of the workforce.

COVID-19: Mexican Soccer with an audience despite a rise in cases

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COVID-19: Mexican Soccer with an audience despite a rise in cases

Mexico regrets 102,739 deaths, as well as 1,060,152 accumulated cases of COVID-19.

Editorial office. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

After the Mexican First Division -the highest men's category in the Mexican soccer league system and the country's main club competition- announced a few days ago that no final phase matches will be played in front of an audience, Club Deportivo Guadalajara was given the go-ahead by Mexico's health authorities to attend the 15 percent capacity of Akron Stadium for Wednesday's match against Club America.

Despite the fact that the "sacred flock" - as the Jalisco soccer club is known - sought to open up a 30 percent capacity, the local government of the state of Jalisco only approved half of it, which means only 6,900 spectators will be seated next Wednesday when Club Deportivo Guadalajara hosts Club America in the first leg of the quarterfinals. "Guard1anes 2020".

At a press conference, attended by Enrique Alfaro, governor of the state of Jalisco, Mexico and Amaury Vergara, owner of the local club, it was stated that this will be the pilot test to assess the return to normal; however, there is a "high risk" of COVID-19 infection, According to the epidemiological traffic light established by the Mexican Ministry of Health, which places the state of Jalisco, in week 46 of the pandemic, in orange traffic light - closer to the "maximum risk" of COVID-19 infections - with respect to the pandemic by the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Furthermore, no entertainment group will be allowed to enter, nor will children under 12 be allowed to enter the property. In the sale of tickets, preference will be given to subscribers carried out only online. All sanitary practices must be carried out: the use of mouthpieces is mandatory at all times, and shouting must be kept to a minimum, as this act can cause, even with the mouthpiece, the dispersion of particles that transmit the virus; constant hand washing with soap and water or hydroalcoholic solution and "healthy distance" between the 6,900 people in the venue.

In the United States, the NFL is already receiving weekly audiences

The world's leading football league has approved, since September, that certain stadiums can open their doors to a moderate number of fans. They compared the cases of COVID-19 in some of those states, where the average ticket for each game is 20 percent of the venue's capacity, and the operation that will be mounted in the region of Zapopan, Mexico for the most important match in national soccer.

In Indianapolis, the Colts live with 2,500 people each time they are local at Lucas Oil Stadium, while the city accumulates a total of 304,000 positive cases for COVID-19 and 5,332 deaths.

In Florida, the Miami Dolphins receive 13,000 people per game, but the state has reported 945,000 sickened by COVID-19 and more than 18,000 deaths.

For their part, the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans house 20 percent of the capacity of their properties, the AT&T and NRG Stadium, but the figures in Texas are not encouraging, since there are more than a million registered cases of COVID-19 and 21,000 deaths.

In Jalisco, Mexico, where the soccer match between Club Deportivo Guadalajara and Club América will take place, there are 39,173 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 4,638 regrettable deaths.

Vegan and vegetarian, more prone to bone fractures: study

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Vegan and vegetarian, more prone to bone fractures: study
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Compared to meat eaters, vegans have an increased risk of total, hip, leg and vertebral fractures, while fish eaters and vegetarians only have an increased risk of hip fractures, according to the prospective EPIC-Oxford study.

The paper, published Sunday in the journal BMC Medicine, reports that these risk differences were probably due, in part, to their lower Body Mass Index (BMI) and possibly lower calcium and protein intake.

Previously, according to epidemiological studies, it was known that vegetarians had lower bone mineral density - BMD - than non-vegetarians, but the associations of vegetarian diets with fracture risks were unclear.

For the study, 54,898 men and women from across the UK were recruited between 1993 and 2001, through general practice or a postal questionnaire; of these, 30,391 maintained the same type of diet for 14 years.

Thus, the study, which concluded in 2010 and obtained results during 17.6 years of the participants' lives, was divided into four diet groups: 29,380 meat eaters, 8,377 fish eaters, 15,499 vegetarians and 1,982 vegans.

Compared to meat eaters, and after adjustment for socioeconomic factors, lifestyle confounders, and BMI, hip fracture risks were higher in fish eaters, vegetarians, and vegans.

Vegans also had higher risks of total, leg and other fractures compared to meat eaters. Overall, he notes, the significant associations appeared to be stronger without an adjustment for BMI and attenuated slightly, but remained significant, with an additional adjustment for dietary calcium or total protein.

Apart from this, no significant differences were observed in the risks of wrist or ankle fractures by diet group with or without BMI adjustment, nor for arm fractures after BMI adjustment.

In that sense, the study concludes that people who do not eat meat, especially vegans, had a higher risk of total fractures or fractures in specific areas, particularly in the hip.

Similarly, he explains that more studies are needed, especially of non-European and contemporary populations, to examine the generality of the findings and explore possible heterogeneity by factors including age, sex, menopausal status, and BMI.

"Future work could benefit from examining possible biological pathways by investigating serum levels of vitamin D, B12 or Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 -IGF-1-, or by assessing the possible roles of other nutrients that are abundant in animal foods," he says. 

This is the first prospective study of a diet group with specific total and multiple fractures in vegetarians and vegans, and the findings suggest that bone health in vegans requires further investigation.

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Trump accepts defeat, Biden begins transition

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Trump accepts defeat, Biden begins transition
Cristian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

Once again, through his Twitter account, outgoing President Donald Trump, who lost the presidential election in the November 3 elections, accepts his defeat twenty days later before the victory of his opponent from the Democratic Party, Joe Biden:

"I want to thank Emily Murphy of the GSA for her unwavering dedication and loyalty to our country. She has been harassed, threatened and abused - I don't want to see this happen to her, her family or GSA employees," she said in the first part of her thread.

The General Service Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. government established in 1949 to help manage and sustain the basic operations of federal government agencies; specifically, it is a resource brokerage agency responsible for establishing interdependent communication.

GSA approval is a critical process for the president-elect and his incoming administration to both begin the essential work required to effect an orderly transition; it involves the release of post-election economic resources required to maintain a seamless functioning of government.

Later, in another tweet, he instructed his cabinet to begin work on the initial protocol for the incoming change of administration, that of Joe Biden:

"We will continue to fight and I believe we will prevail," he threatened. "However, in the best interests of our country, I advise that Emily and her team do what is necessary with respect to the initial protocols, and I have instructed my team to conduct themselves in the same manner," the current president ordered.

https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1331013908971261953?s=21

The agency is administered by Emily W. Murphy who, in a letter to Biden, welcomed him: "As the head of the U.S. General Services Administration, I have the ability under the President's Transition Act of 1963, as amended, to make available certain post-election resources and services to assist in the presidential transition process," Murphy said. "I take this position very seriously and, because of the recent events involved - legal challenges and certification of election results - I am transmitting this letter today to make these resources and services available to you," he said.

However, since it became known that former Democratic Party presidential candidate Joe Biden, GSA Administrator Emily W. Murphy had been receiving threats in case the agency refused to provide the incoming administration with the resources needed for the change in administration.

"I have never been pressured, directly or indirectly, by any executive branch official, including those in the White House or at the GSA, regarding the nature or timing of my decision. To be clear: I received no instructions to delay my resolution. However, I did receive threats online, via telephone, and by mail targeting my safety, my family, my staff, and even my pets in an effort to coerce me into making this decision prematurely. Even in the face of thousands of threats, I always made a commitment to uphold the law," Murphy said.

With this letter, the president-elect, who won the general election on November 3, can begin the presidential inauguration process that begins on January 20, when he will visit The White House as guest of honor and begin his term in the Oval Office.

COVID-19: California government calls for Thanksgiving celebration at home

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COVID-19: California government calls for Thanksgiving celebration at home
Pamela Cruz. Peninsula 360 Press.

The increasingly strict regulations and the upcoming festivities will be no exception, so the California government urged citizens to spend Thanksgiving at home.

For many people, the arrival of this holiday means getting together with friends and family, attending meetings, organizing dinners or traveling to other states to celebrate with their loved ones. 

However, the state government mentioned that some of these festive activities can promote congregation and mixing among members of different households, which increases the risk of transmission of COVID-19.

In that regard, he said that infections are increasing at an alarming rate, so we must all do our part to stop the increase, as well as be aware of the actions we take. 

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there has been an unprecedented increase in the number of cases of the virus in the last week, reaching a daily average of 11,591.

Also, through his Twitter account, he said the number of hospitalizations increased by more than 77 percent in the last two weeks, while Johns Hopkins University said the state has more than 1.12 million cases and 18,745 deaths. 

For its part, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explained that while cases continue to increase rapidly in the United States, the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to do so at home, with the people who live there.

If you decide to celebrate these dates with others, the CDC "strongly" suggests doing so virtually, by setting a specific time to share the meal together, through any application that allows video calls or conferences.

Finally, if you choose to live together, it is recommended that you take all measures such as the use of face masks, maintain a physical distance of two meters from people who do not live in the same home and wash your hands frequently with soap and water or hydroalcoholic.

In addition to making the meal outdoors, limit the number of guests, talk to them in advance to set expectations for celebrating together and use disposable options such as plastic utensils.

If the celebration will be indoors, fresh air can be let in by opening the doors and windows, and if possible use a fan in one window to blow the air out, which will allow fresh air to enter through the other windows.

The city and county government of San Francisco recalled that the citizenship elections have a direct impact on the number of people who will get sick from COVID-19 this winter. "Do your part this year so we can join in next year."

Speaking of which, with Juliet and Henry

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Speaking of which, with Juliet and Henry
Editorial office. Peninsula 360 Press [P360P].

On Saturday, November 21, "Hablando del Tema", an online television program hosted by Enrique Esparza and Julieta Bravo, was launched. It aims to create a bridge of communication on the most relevant issues for the Hispanic community in the San Francisco Peninsula.

Talking about the Theme is produced in Redwood City, California, in the studio of Peninsula 360 Press, from whose social networks Facebook, YouTube and Twitter it is broadcast live every Saturday at 2pm.

In the first broadcast of Talking About It, we talked about what parents face in getting special education services for their children in the San Francisco Peninsula area.

"I'm Hispanic. And they think because they're Hispanic they don't deserve better. And it hurts me that they think that way," said Esparza, who is a very active member of the Hispanic community, especially in the area of education and local politics, in San Mateo County.

"Now I am dedicated to helping other parents find the best education for their sons and daughters, at least to give them a little light on their path. I am very involved in the community. We deserve a quality education," said Ms. Bravo.

"Much of the world's capital moves in this area. We are an economic powerhouse. There is money. We have to organize ourselves to distribute that money. Find our elected representatives, not just when there are elections. That they have communication with the people, that's what politics is for," Esparza said.

"Sometimes we need to hear different opinions. Politics may not appeal to us, but it's important to get involved for our children," said Bravo.

To give your opinion, suggest topics or to communicate with Hablando del Tema drivers, you can call Enrique Esparza at +1 (650) 722 6171.

COVID-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine averages 70% efficacy with easy distribution

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COVID-19: Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine averages 70% efficacy with easy distribution

"Oxford University's 'vaccine for the world' is effective, announced Oxford University based in England, UK.

University of Oxford.
Cristian Carlos. Peninsula 360 Press [P360].

La Universidad de Oxford y la farmacéutica AstraZeneca dieron a conocer los resultados de la vacuna en desarrollo ChAdOx1 nCoV-2019 que combate a la COVID-19 con un 70 por ciento de eficacia promedio, frente al 94.5 por ciento y 95 por ciento que muestran los laboratorios Moderna y Pfizer respectivelyHowever, they point out, this may be the candidate vaccine to be distributed more quickly because the requirements for storage, duplication and distribution are simpler.

No effort against COVID-19 should be overlooked, especially when it comes to a vaccine that fights the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, which has so far left 1,386,596 regrettable deaths worldwide, with the United States having the highest number of confirmed cases per day, reporting 171,980 on Sunday alone.

To arrive at the 70.4 percent effectiveness, Oxford University says:

To obtain such efficacy, two different dose regimens were averaged, where the vaccine efficacy was 90 percent in one and 62 percent in the other. The group with the highest efficacy, 90%, used a halved first dose and a regular second dose. Analysis of the results indicated that this vaccine could reduce transmission of the virus from an asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 patient.

Andrew Pollard, director of the Oxford Vaccine Group and chief investigator of the Oxford Vaccine Trial, said

"These findings show that - in Oxford - we have an effective vaccine that will save many lives. With great excitement, we discovered that the vaccine, in one of our administered dose trials, can be as effective as 90%. If this vaccine regimen is carried out, more people could have access to the vaccine through its distribution," said Pollar, adding that "today's announcement is only possible because of the many volunteers in that trial, and the strong and talented team of researchers deployed around the world.

No cases were reported whose side effects required hospitalization. The sampling required 24,000 volunteers who were selected from April in the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa.

For the University of Oxford, it is important that "it can be easily administered in existing health systems", so this vaccine can be stored at 2ºC to 8ºC -35.6ºF to 46.4ºF- and distributed in a similar way to some types of insulin.

It is currently under development in 10 countries for large-scale production, Oxford said.

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