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CamScanner and Google Calendar

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CamScanner CamScanner is an application that scans physical papers to convert them into PDF documents. It is extremely useful; you only have to take a photo and the app does all the rest. Its efficiency is amazing . Google calendar Google calendar is an electronic calendar developed by Google that improves your time management. The only thing needed is a google account in order to have your things saved. It is an amazing schedule. It allows users to invite people to their events or even create group calendars. They can be edited by multiple users. What is more, you can set reminders to avoid forgetting things. This article has been written by  GASTALDO María, ROJO POLERO Delfina and BARBIERIS GAMERO  Agustín

The clarity that came with the virus

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One day a virus came and we started: Singing to each other across buildings, Clapping for our daily heroes, Getting amazed by the colours of the sky, Opening our eyes to other realities Helping people that we never imagined. Proving once more that love is stronger than     distance. Let the self-isolation lead to deeper connection. We are all in this together, And together we shall overcome.   Even in times of sickness, we are still able to love. And we are still allowed to admire life for there is always room for hope. This poem has been written by  Gastaldo  María,  Rojo Polero  Delfina and  Barbieris  Agustín.

POLLITION DUE TO COVID-19 - MEDICAL WASTE

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As we all already know, the world is struggling to deal with the spread of another medical problem created by the coronavirus: a deluge of contaminated waste. During the peak of the crisis, Wuhan, the city where the o utbreak began, generated 240 tons a day of medical refuse (six times the normal level according to the nation’s Environment Ministry). Manila in the Philippines produced an additional 280 tons a day of medical trash, while Jakarta generated 212 tons.  “The real environmental impact would be determined by how we emerge from t he crisis,” he said. “If the virus is going to be part o f our live s , we have to find longer term, more sustainable solutions.” REFERENCES https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-22/an-epidemic-of-contaminated-waste-is-following-the-coronavirus . Heesu Lee (23 de junio del 2020). “Epidemic of contaminated waste is following the coronavirus”. New York: Bloomberg. This article has been written by  SMARIO  Carola ,  ...

Covid 19 and School Trips

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D ue to COVID 19, tourism in general has momentarily been cancelled. For us, as students,  the  "End of School Trip" is the most memorable one because we finish a very important stage in our lives. The agencies are rescheduling our trips. In our country, the most important destination for years has been Bariloche, not only for its incredible places, but also for its nightclubs and recreation areas, outdoor sports, the snow and its incredible chocolate. We are all always expecting for good and latest news, students, companies, hotels, and other services. Sanitary measures and protocols will have to be implemented. But agencies are afraid of not meeting the demand and, on the other hand, in the face of the economic crisis, there is the difficulty of facing the payment of travel fees.  A different year, a different trip, but with all the illusion of achieving our dream. REFERENCES Tito, M., Larrainzar, J., & Nuñez, L. (Jueves de Junio de 2020).  School Trips.  ...

Travelling: will it be possible once the self-isolation period concludes?

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While many people are against the activity of travelling for pleasure during this hectic time due to Covid-19’s outbreaks, hopes must not be lost. Even though borders of countries from all around the world are still closed down, and in the verge of problem between the US and the EU (that might result in European countries banning US citizens from going there), the travel agency is adapting to the new protocols for travellers seeking for adventures. In the United States, for example, guided tours now have the option of being made self-guided, to prevent any type of human contact. Also, some travel agencies are starting to connect campers with landowners to provide a private and safe place for camping, while keeping the human contact to a minimum.  REFERENCES Glusac, E. (24 de Junio de 2020).  The New Escapism: Isolationist Travel . Obtenido de The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/travel/camping-outdoors-resorts-viru.html Stevis-Gridneff, M. (23 de Junio de 202...

COVID-19 AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT

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The COVID-19 disease is spread throughout the world and social distancing measures are notably impacting the environment. The pandemic has forced to freeze the activity of industrial sites, educational sectors, businesses, etc., reducing the release of toxins, thus improving air quality. Vehicular activity is one of the largest toxin emitters, but when the mandatory quarantine is issued, this movement is substantially less, so the air quality has improved even more. COVID-19 could serve as an alert to future pandemics since global warming could unleash unknown diseases trapped in ice. Ensuring that global warming and climate change do not disturb the health of our planet remains of utmost importance. Climate activism continues, despite cancellations to major summits, related negotiations and meetings. REFERENCES Agravante, M. (2020, Junio 20). Covid-19 and its effects on the environment. InHabitat , p. 1. News, V. (31 de Marzo de 2020). Youtube. Obtenido de https://youtu.be/zWUVS...

VIRTUAL WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT

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D uring this pandemic context where athletes are affected because they can’t continue with their daily practice, new ways for training have been adopted.  Because of that, the Buenos Aires Basketball Federation has created a virtual female tournament through the zoom app, so that clubs can meet each other and have good time despite being in quarantine.  The idea is that every club which participates should make a contribution of at least one non perishable food item for each player, and donate it to any institution from their city. REFERENCES Botta, J. G. (2020). ELPopular . Obtenido de http://deportes.elpopular.com.ar/145873/torneo-femenino-virtual This article has been written by REARTE  Francisco, RUIZ  Athina   and ALTIERI Leila .

DJOKOVIC´S IRRESPONSABILITIES RESULTING IN SEVERAL PEOPLE INFECTED WITH COVID-19

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During the covid-19 pandemic that the world is going through, the actual best tennis player organized a benefit tournament. However, none of the necessary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus were taken and a lot of people were infected, included Djokovic himself. Not only were matches played and even with public, but also the players arranged few parties in which the spread continued. Even though a few days after Djokovic showed very regretful about his actions, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) is evaluating a fair sanction. The famous tennis players that resulted infected were: Novak Djokovic, Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric,Viktor Troicki and Dominic Thiem. REFERENCES (s.f.). Obtenido de https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2020/06/25/opinion-la-locura-de-djokovic-es-una-leccion-para-el-mundo/ (s.f.). Obtenido de https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=lE3e5kry&id=B759135813926DAB3E1CC7AED2FFDB812B4260FF&thid=OIP.lE3e5kryaHYC8f6RxqYDEwEsC4&m...

THE TELEWORK REGULATION PROJECT HAS RECEIVED PRELIMINARY APPROVAL

Deputies performs the third virtual session of its history. This picture was taken on June 26, 2020 by  Juan Manuel Foglia. The objective is to guarantee labor rights, in addition to proposing the possibility of reversing this modality and returning to the face-to-face system.  The initiative obtained 214 affirmative votes, one negative and 29 abstentions.  In the event that it is approved in the Senate, this initiative would be launched 90 days after the end of the quarantine and this is what the opposition questions. The project was rejected from the left arguing that the houses of many workers were not intended as offices and that the employers may not experience connectivity, the payment of tools or services.  Some of the central aspects of the project are: Teleworkers will have the same rights -wages, licenses and vacations- as those who do it in person. The working day for the telework modality must be agreed in writing.  REFERENCES Clarín Staff. (25 de ju...