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electricity will be briefly free on Friday for heavy consumers

by archyde September 16, 2022

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 3:36 p.m.

Par Sudinfo with Belga

Electricity will be briefly free for large consumers on Friday between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. This free service is made possible by the strong winds expected over the next few days, implying a greater availability of renewable energies.

The price of electricity delivery for the next day – known as Day-Ahead Trading – amounted to 245 euros per megawatt hour on Thursday on average. This sum remains high compared to last year, but is still far from the 400 to 500 euros of recent weeks.

The reasons for this decrease in prices, which will be at their lowest since mid-July, is simple: the next few days should be windy, with some sunshine, allowing greater availability of renewable energies.

In addition, on Friday September 16, the delivery of electricity between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. will return to zero euros for one megawatt hour. However, only consumers with an hourly contract with the Belgian electricity exchange EPEX SPOT will be able to take advantage of this free hour. These are mostly large companies.

September 16, 2022 0 comment

Technology

HUAWEI Nova Y90 is a powerful entry-level phone with a huge screen and…

by archyde September 12, 2022

(MENAFN– Al Wakeel News)

News Agent – Huawei Consumer Business Group launched a phone

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HUAWEI nova Y90 is a new and powerful entry-level smartphone in Jordan, taking an important step forward with its most advanced devices to provide young users with another option that is characterized by the elegance of the smartphone and its advanced and unique technologies.

The phone includes a series of great features, most notably the 6.7-inch bezel-less FullView display that provides a rich viewing experience, improved battery life with a capacity of 5000 mAh, HUAWEI SuperCharge 40W, as well as the updated large storage capacity of 128 gigabyte.

The phone also includes upgrades in terms of imaging capabilities; It is equipped with a 50MP AI triple rear camera that supports innovative features such as Super Night Mode, dual front and rear video shooting technology, and AI photography, providing users with an outstanding shooting experience. The new phone is available in vibrant colors: Emerald Green, Midnight Black, and Crystal Blue.

The HUAWEI nova Y90 is stunning inside and out with a 6.7-inch bezel-less FullView display
The HUAWEI nova Y90 is equipped with a 6.7-inch bezel-less full-screen display that supports a refresh rate of 90Hz and a touch sampling rate of 270Hz, providing a smooth and easy-to-use experience whether for everyday tasks or gaming.

The ultra-narrow bezel measures just 1.05mm, making the screen-to-body ratio up to 94%, providing an immersive visual experience. In addition, the screen supports features such as smooth screen dimming, eye comfort mode and e-book mode to provide a comfortable reading experience and enhance the viewing experience for users.

40W Super Fast Charging
The HUAWEI nova Y90 allows users to charge the battery within minutes thanks to the stable and safe 40W Super Fast Charging feature. Users can enjoy 2.3 hours of gaming after charging the phone for only 10 minutes. In addition, the phone has a battery health assist technology to intelligently detect the battery status and remind the user to take quick actions at the right time.

The phone also includes eight layers of protection during fast charging, thirteen layers of protection during normal charging, and an overheating protection layer for the USB port, making charging fast, smart and safe.

Big battery with long life and 5000 mAh power
Battery life is one of the most important points that determine the performance of the phone. inherit phone

HUAWEI nova Y90 Long-lasting battery life for HUAWEI nova Y series; It is equipped with a large battery of 5000 mAh (typical value) to meet the demands of heavy use throughout the day. Whether it’s used while traveling, watching series at home, playing games or taking business calls, the new phone offers a long-lasting battery that takes users away from worrying about running out of battery.

128GB large capacity
The huge storage capacity of the HUAWEI nova Y90 is 128GB; It is available in two versions, 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM, so users will be able to get plenty of storage space for their favorite apps, games or files for work and study.

50MP triple camera with innovative imaging features to post the most beautiful photos on social media platforms
HUAWEI nova Y90 is equipped with a 50MP high-resolution main camera to allow users to capture various details in photos.

There is also a 2-megapixel depth camera and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The smartphone has excellent night photography capabilities thanks to the powerful performance of the 50MP main camera. Super Night Mode technology captures bright and clear night photos, providing higher image quality and capturing more details.

The phone features AI Snapshot for AI-powered photography, which can intelligently analyze the scene and determine the distance of subjects and moving objects in front of the camera in real time.

An advanced algorithm adaptively adjusts the shutter speed and captures fast-moving shots instantly. Furthermore, the phone features continuous front/rear video shooting technology and seamless switching between front and rear cameras. It also comes with a variety of video templates built in to enable one-click video creation.

AppGallery App Store
Reliable, innovative, easy-to-use and secure AppGallery is available on the HUAWEI nova Y90; Users can easily navigate, explore, find and download a wide range of high-quality applications.

The new phone is currently available in Jordan at a starting price of 169 dinars, with a free gift of 6 months Huawei warranty to protect the screen in case the smart device is damaged, and it can be purchased through the Huawei Cell Avenue online store via this link: t.ly/snqa, or visit Any of the stores that display Huawei products in the Kingdom.

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September 12, 2022 0 comment

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Why shouldn’t you provide your ID number when making purchases? | NMR | ECONOMY

by archyde September 1, 2022

The Peruvian Association of Consumers and Users (Aspec) pointed out that consumers should not provide their ID number when making a purchase in a commercial establishment, a request that is considered illegal and is widely practiced, even if the payment is in cash. .

“When a consumer buys a product in a commercial establishment, even if he pays in cash, at the checkout they almost always ask him to provide his ID number. Normally the consumer agrees to said request which is illegal”, said Crisologist Cáceres, president of Aspec.

Why should the DNI not be given when buying?

When providing the DNI in a store, it may be used for other purposes and without the authorization of the clients to be sold to, for example, profiling companies for segmented advertising or marketing, Big data or for telemarketing (contact centers) , creation of personal databases or even worse for criminal acts.

In this sense, the consumer has the right to keep his identity confidential and, as such, is not obliged to provide his DNI or RUC number.

In what cases if it is necessary to give the DNI?

There are two exceptions where consumers must give their ID number to whomever requests it: when they make purchases over S/700 or so that those purchases can be deducted from the Income Tax payment.

“Consumers are not required to provide their ID number to any supplier, except when the amount of the purchase exceeds S / 700 in accordance with Resolution 007-99 of the Sunat, numeral 3.10”says Crisologist Cáceres.

The consumer has the right to keep his identity confidential and, as such, he is not obliged to provide his DNI or RUC number, except when the total amount of the purchase exceeds the amount of S/ 700.

This according to art. 8th, numeral 3.10 of Superintendence Resolution No. 007-99/Sunat, which provides for the need to record the identification data (names, surnames and DNI) of the client.

On the other hand, fourth or fifth category workers, who consume in hotels, bars or restaurants and want to deduct up to 15% of said consumption from the payment of Income Tax, will also necessarily have to provide their identity number.

What to do if the seller forces you to give him your ID?

Never provide your ID number if the purchase is in cash and less than S/ 700.
If you buy with a credit card, in that case it is mandatory that you provide that number.
If the cashier insists and tells you, for example, that for what system works you must give your number, do not accept that excuse because it is an illegal practice.
If the insistence continues, ask for the complaints book and state that the establishment is not providing you with an ideal service.

usury rate this month will be at its highest level in five years

by archyde August 2, 2022

For August, the Colombian Financial Superintendence (SFC) reported that the usury rate will be 33.32%, the highest level in the last five years, returning to the figures recorded in 2017, long before the pandemic. The indicator advanced 140 basic points when compared to the July rate (31.92%).

usury is the maximum interest that a financial entity may charge its clients for a consumer and ordinary creditlike credit cards, for example, that is, there will be an impact on the use of these plastics.

It should be remembered that in 2021, due to the economic consequences of covid-19, and in order to help citizens with the payment of their financial obligations, usury fell to a maximum in ten years, ranging from 25.98% at the beginning of the year and ending at 26.19%.

However, the upward trend that it has had in recent months will also continue until the end of the year, according to the vice president of research at Solidus Capital, Diego Palencia, since “in less than six months we have witnessed the change from a widely expansive policy to a contracting policy”assured.

Analysts project that by the end of 2022, the Banco de la República could add some 50 or 100 basis points more to the intervention rate, so current and usury interest would have the same behavior.

“It will continue to climb to all-time highs. We spent more than 18 months at a rate of 1.75%. Therefore, the rate increase transmission is just beginning. In each monthly increase in rates, the current interest has climbed between 25 to 60 basic points, for six months. These last two will be the highest historical: last month it rose 150 basis points and this month it will probably rise another 150 basis points, therefore usury would be between 33% and 34%. At the end of the year it is expected to continue growing around 35%”, he said.

For Alexander Ríos, financial expert and founder of Inverxia, when rates rise, long-term debt at high interest rates must be avoided.

“The recommendation is that if the credit card is going to be used, two things should be checked: first, that it provides points, miles or other types of benefits, because that will later represent a discount. And second, finance one or two installments, where the interest charge does not represent a large proportion of the payment for purchases.

The Superfinancial also certified the annual effective Current Bank Interest for the consumer and ordinary credit modality at 22.21%which represents an increase of 93 basic points (0.93%) in relation to the previous certification (21.28%).

While the Current Bank Interest for microcredits will be 39.47%, valid until September 30, 2022.

August 2, 2022 0 comment

Health

Marijuana users are more likely to need emergency care and hospitalization, study finds | Science and Ecology | D.W.

by archyde July 1, 2022

Emergency department visits and hospitalizations are 22% higher among people who use recreational marijuana compared to those who don’t, according to a new study published this Monday (06.27.2022) in the journal BMJ Open Respiratory Research.

“Cannabis use is not as benign and safe as some might think,” study author Nicholas Vozoris, associate professor and clinical investigator in the division of respirology in the department of medicine at the University of Toronto, told Reuters. CNN health.

“Our study shows that the use of this substance is associated with serious negative outcomes, specifically, visits to the emergency room and hospitalizations,” he added.

The study, led by researchers from Unity Health Toronto and ICES, examined the medical records of more than 35,000 people in Ontario, Canada, aged 12 to 65 years over a six-year period, controlling for 31 potentially confusing, such as a history of substance abuse, asthma, and mental and physical disorders.

The initial 35,000 people were whittled down to a control group of about 10,000, compared to just over 4,800 people who declared themselves drug addicts.

The study found that serious physical injuries and respiratory causes were the two leading causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations among cannabis users.

Educate the public about the harmful health effects of marijuana

According to the press release from St. Michael’s hospital, the results suggest an association between cannabis use and negative health events, which, according to the researchers, should underscore the need to educate and remind the public of the harmful effects of cannabis on health.

“Our research demonstrates that cannabis use in the general population is associated with an increased risk of negative clinically serious outcomes, specifically the need to present to the emergency department or be admitted to hospital,” Vozoris said.

“Our research shows to those who use – or are considering using – cannabis, that this behavior is associated with significant negative health events,” said Vozoris.

Hospital visits not related to respiratory problems

Of note, the study found no significant associations, as would be expected, between cannabis use and airway-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, or death from any cause.

However, general emergency room visits or hospitalizations for any reason were found to be significantly higher among cannabis users.

Thus, according to the researchers, among the reasons why cannabis users went to the emergency room or were hospitalized, acute trauma – defined as bodily injury – was the most common, since 15% of cannabis users who received medical care for this reason, and 14% received care for respiratory reasons.

Studies point to other problems associated with cannabis use

As reported by CNN, citing a 2021 study, Marijuana use can, however, generate health problems in the respiratory tract not contemplated in the current study. They cite, according to the study, marijuana smokers had higher blood and urine levels of various smoke-related toxins, such as naphthalene, acrylamide and acrylonitrile, than non-smokers.

Naphthalene is associated with anemia and liver and neurological damage, while acrylamide and acrylonitrile have been associated with cancer and other health problems.

“The results of our research support that health professionals and the government should discourage recreational use of cannabis in the general population. Considering the context of the decriminalization of cannabis in Canada, which has very likely facilitated the expansion of use of this product in the population, our health and political leaders need to do more to educate and remind citizens of the harmful effects of cannabis on health,” said Vozoris.

Edited by Felipe Espinosa Wang.

July 1, 2022 0 comment

Economy

this sauce, very popular with consumers, will soon disappear from the shelves!

by archyde June 12, 2022

Published on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 9:23 p.m.

A product popular with consumers could soon disappear from supermarket shelves due to a shortage.

Sriracha sauce could soon disappear from the shelves of our stores. Huy Fong Company, one of the largest producers of hot sauces in the Asian market and in the world, says it is facing a shortage of red jalapeño peppers.

“Unfortunately, we can confirm that there is an unprecedented shortage of our products. We are still working to resolve this issue which was caused by several events, including an unexpected crop failure of the spring chili crop,” the company said in a statement.

Some consumers, fans of the hot sauce, have already taken the lead in deciding to stock up en masse in their supermarkets.

June 12, 2022 0 comment

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