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March 12, 2023
TN: good job for Manuel Mallo from Cordoba in Class 3, in Río Gallegos
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Julián Santero (Toyota Corolla) from Mendoza won this followingnoon the final of the National Tourism (TN) motorsport class 3, which took place at the José Muñiz racetrack, in Río Gallegos, for the second date of the annual calendar of the category.
The native pilot from Guaymallén achieved his eighth victory in history (he had not triumphed since San Nicolás 2022) with an accumulated record of 34m. 39s. 721/1000 to cover the 20 laps of the 4,206-meter long track.
Santero, who had won in the second battery and started in third position on the grid, led by 1s. 817/1000 to Cordovan Manuel Mallo (Chevrolet Cruze), while the native of Lobería, Jerónimo Teti (Chevrolet Cruze) finished third, 5s away. 613/1000
???? @JulianSantero He wins #TNenRioGallegos and he is already a candidate in the annual dispute #National tourism ???? pic.twitter.com/6hBcYMkFXD
– National Tourism (@prensatn) March 12, 2023
The winner took advantage of a bad start from Rio Negro Antonino García (Toyota Corolla), owner of pole position in the final race, to settle in second position behind Leonel Pernía (Ford Focus) from Tandil.
But following the third lap, Santero overtook Pernía, took the lead and went clearly towards victory, without major surprises.
The Buenos Aires native of San Vicente, Gastón Iansa (Ford Focus) conquered the fourth position, 6s away. 586/1000; José Manuel Urcera (Ford Focus) from Rio Negro finished fifth, 9s behind. 940/1000 and Pernía (Ford Focus) from Tandil lifted his foot off the accelerator to avoid adding ballast and finished sixth, 10s behind. 681/1000.
class 2
Meanwhile, Matías Signorelli (Toyota Etios) got the victory in class 2, 16 laps away. The pilot from Buenos Aires obtained his first success in the minor division, with a time of 28m. 06s. 504/1000 to cover the requirement.
Marco Veronesi (Toyota Yaris) from Entre Ríos arrived in second place, 4s behind. 951/1000; while the podium was completed by the resident of Villa Gobernador Gálvez, Alejandro Torrisi (Nissan March), 5s behind. 669/1000.
???? @Matisignorelli1the new winner of #National tourism #TNenRioGallegos ???? pic.twitter.com/wkZqvSUPty
– National Tourism (@prensatn) March 12, 2023
The next competition will be held on Sunday, April 9, at a racetrack to be designated.
Class 3 Championship
Leonel Pernia (Focus) 65 points, Julian Santero (Corolla) 64, Jose Manuel Urcera (Focus) 57, Andres Jakos (Corolla) 57, Manuel Mallo (Cruise) 52, Jeronimo Teti (Cruise) 46, Joel Gassmann (Cruise) , Facundo Chapur (Focus)
Class 2 Championship
Renzo Blotta (Etios) 64 points, Matthias Signorelli (Etios) 60 points, Nicolas Posco (Fiesta) 57 points, Iñaki Beitia (Etios) 51 points, Marcos Fernandez (March) 46 points, Marco Veronesi (Yaris) 44 points and Alexander Torrisi (March)
Those who sleep well have more productive and fruitful days. In addition, restorative sleep is one of the pillars of good health, as several substances essential to the functioning of the body are produced during rest.
“Sleep allows the brain to consolidate the memories and learning acquired during the day”, says nutritionist Alessandra Feltre, from the supplement company Puravida. She adds that antibodies and cytokines, responsible for the body’s reaction in case of infections, are also produced during the night.
To ensure quality sleep, Alessandra suggests creating a regular routine, organizing a conducive environment and choosing foods that are not stimulating. “Sleep is as important to our health as food, and both work together”, says the nutritionist.
See below 7 nutritionist advice to improve the quality of your sleep:
1. Have a regular bedtime
Sleep is regulated by an internal biological clock, called the circadian cycle. It helps control the release of hormones needed to initiate and maintain rest. Having a bedtime schedule helps to synchronize this internal body mechanism.
2. Have a cup of tea
Some herbs are known to have calming and sedative properties. Chamomile, valerian, passion fruit, lavender and lemon balm are on the list. They feature compounds that help reduce anxiety and induce sleep.
The ritual of preparing and drinking tea can also help reduce stress and anxiety, which facilitates the moment of rest.
3. Seek tranquility
The nutritionist advises that people adopt activities that help them relax and slow down before going to sleep, such as listening to calm music, taking a hot bath or practicing meditation. “The goal is to create a peaceful environment free of stressful stimuli, allowing the body to feel lighter”, highlights Alessandra.
4. Have dinner before 8 pm
A heavy meal late at night can lead to digestion issues, acid reflux and gastrointestinal distress. The ideal is to have dinner until 20:00 and opt for light meals
Alessandra suggests avoiding spicy, fatty or sugary foods.
5. Turn off your cell phone
Exposure to blue light emitted by electronic screens can interfere with the production of melatonin and adenosine, hormones that induce and regulate sleep. Avoiding the use of screens an hour before bed helps prepare the brain for rest, which gives quality sleep.
6. Seize the day
Exposure to daylight and the practice of physical activities in the morning help regulate the circadian cycle and increase disposition, which allows sleep to come more easily. Sport also helps to reduce anxiety and stress, which can be related to insomnia.
7. Make good food choices
Some substances, such as tryptophan and magnesium, help improve sleep quality. They can be found in foods such as nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, in addition to specific dietary supplements.
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Bacteria allowing biodegradation would promote the release of PFAS contained in fertilizers
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
PFAS, these toxic fluorinated substances qualified as “eternal pollutants”, are present everywhere: both in water and in the ground. Recent studies also show that wastewater treatment plant sludge (WWTP) used for agricultural fertilization is likely to contain it and that the microbes that help break down this sludge play a crucial role in the accumulation of PFAS in the floors.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, form a family of more than 4,000 chemical compounds that have been used since the 1950s. industrial. They are thus used in the composition of a wide variety of products: non-stick pans, textiles, food packaging, cosmetics, etc.
Unfortunately, these compounds are also toxic and, due to their chemical composition, very persistent.[1] in the environment. Too long ignored by the authorities, this insidious pollution, because invisible, is nevertheless making more and more noise. At the end of 2021, the United States thus announced that it was seriously tackling the problem of PFAS[2]while 80% of American waterways are contaminated!
Microbes would promote the release of PFAS
If the practice of spreading sludge from wastewater treatment plants is considered virtuous, it is unfortunately responsible for an involuntary accumulation of pollutants in agricultural soils and in particular PFAS (and also microplastics), despite the treatments of depollution carried out upstream.
Researchers from Drexel University’s College of Engineering wanted to understand the reasons. In a study published in the journal Environmental Science Processes & Impacts[3]they explain how PFAS are able to “leak out” of fertilizers made from recycled waste, thanks to microbial decomposition.
In a press release, one of the co-authors, Dr. Asa Lewis states: “As it is currently not possible to eliminate PFAS from the environment, it is important to understand all we can regarding how they are able to persist and accumulate so widely in the natural world. »
The accumulation of PFAS in the environment: a global problem!
Although this study concerns the United States, Europe and France are also largely concerned by PFAS pollution and by the question of sludge treatment.
At the end of February 2023, an investigation by the newspaper The world revealed the extent of PFAS contamination in Europe. Europe thus has more than 20 producing chemical plants, 232 users of PFAS and contamination has been detected at more than 17,000 sites.
In recent years, however, the problem of PFAS has begun to be taken seriously by the public authorities. In view of the growing concerns, the French authorities have also recently launched a ministerial action plan led by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Territorial Cohesion. This action plan contains 6 axes.
A few days following the announcement of this action plan, it was Europe’s turn to tackle the problem of PFAS head-on, with five Member States having proposed an outright ban on PFAS. An assessment that will soon lead to a recommendation to the European Commission, with a view to regulations by 2025.
[1] According to ANSES, the more carbon atoms they contain, the more persistent they are in the environment.
[2] While the risks posed by PFAS have been known since 1998!
[3] Royal Society of Chemistry