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How to have the maps of your area on your Android or iPhone and be able to use them without internet connection

April 30, 2025 by usatoday24

Let’s explain How to have the maps in your area On mobile, both Android and iPhone. We are going to explain it step by step in two applications, which are the ones that come by default in each system. First we will tell you how to do it on Google Maps, and then we will explain it to you in Apple Maps. If we have learned something in recent days, a prolonged cut on the Internet can wreak havoc. And if this catches you when you have to use the car, then the problem is double when you cannot use navigation apps. That is why it is good to have a map of your area or that area where you are going to move, in order to use the maps without having an Internet connection. 13 tricks to get the most out of Google Maps Lower your area on Google Maps When you enter Google Maps, the first thing you have to do is press your profile picture that will appear above the right. This will take you to the options menu, where you have to click on Maps without connection that you will have with the icon of a crossed out. You will go to a screen where you can see the list of maps that you have lowered and the download recommendations of the nearby areas where Maps detects that you move. Here, click on the option Select your own map that will appear at the beginning. Now you will go to a screen where you can zoom or remove it to select the area you want to go down so that all its content is on the mobile and you can use it without connection. The larger the area plus space will occupy the data of the content within it. And that’s it, with this you can use Google Maps without connection within the area you have downloaded. Lower your area in Apple Maps When you enter Apple Maps, the first thing you have to do is press your profile photo below right. This will open the quick options, where you have to click on Maps without connection that will appear with the icon of a crossed cloud. You will go to a screen where you can see the list of maps that you have dropped. Here, click on the add a map buttonwhich will appear above right with the icon that has the symbol + sum. This will take you to a search engine where you have to Choose the area or city What do you want to download. This is only for Maps to take you, not to lower the city only, that is, write the name of yours. Now you will go to a screen with the chosen city, where you can zoom or remove it to select the area you want to go down so that all its content is on the mobile and you can use it without connection. The larger the area plus space will occupy the data of the content within it. And that’s it, with this you can use Apple Maps without connection within the area you have downloaded. In Xataka Basics | 61 European alternatives to Google, X, Gmail, Chrome, Maps, Dropbox, Google Drive, WhatsApp and other popular services

The Japan islands closest to Taiwan have begun to evacuate the area. They have been preparing for the worst for two years

January 31, 2025 by usatoday24

For decades, Ishigaki It was a back of peace where the greatest concern of its inhabitants was to protect their climate crops and pests. However, for a while to this part The growing tension between China and Taiwan (and United States)has turned the small Japanese island, located only 300 km from Taiwan, into a potential conflict point. Like Ishigaki, to rest of Sakishima Islandsfrom Okinawa’s prefecture, the same thing happens to them, and they are preparing for the worst. The case of Ishigaki. A few years ago, the island has already “armed.” The installation of anti -mushroom missiles and anti -aircraft in the enclavepart of an ambitious military modernization plan in Japan, sought to strengthen the defense of the country, but it could also make Ishigaki a target in case of a confrontation in the region. Farmers like Tetsuhiro Kinjowhose greenhouse is now in the line of fire, They related to New York Times if they can continue living in peace or if the paradise that they have built will disappear under the crossfire of the powers. Of the economic opportunity to the military threat. Japan has long been to see China as an opportunity for economic growth To consider it a direct threat to your safety. For years, the relationship between the two countries It was marked by territorial disputescommercial tensions and the memory of World War II, but always with a political position that avoided confrontations. However, the hardening of Beijing’s control over Hong Kong and Xinjiang, their growing dominance in global supply chains and their aggressive movements in the Eastern China Sea They have generated a change in Japanese perception. The Taiwan inclusion in Japan’s White Bile for the first time reflected Tokyo’s growing concern on the future of the island and its impact on regional stability. The dilemma In the background, the Possibility of a conflict in Taiwan It generates a strategic dilemma for Japan. Some analysts fear that a war in the region not only will bring direct clashes, but serve as pretext for China to try to seize the disputed senkaku isletswhich manages Japan but Beijing claims as his. This concern has given a new impulse to the political sectors that seek to review the Pacifist Constitution of Japan, a historically controversial issue, although increasingly backed in the current context. Not just that. The passage of time does not seem to appease tension Between Taiwan and China, but quite the oppositeso Japan has decided to prepare its closest islands to an eventual geopolitical conflict of major words. Evacuation plans. Before the growing possibility of that crisis In Taiwan, The Japanese government has been designing evacuation plans since 2023 For approximately 120,000 residents of the Sakishima Islands chain, in Okinawa prefecture. The strategy seeks Move the population to the Kyushu region and Yamaguchi prefecturealthough it faces serious logistics challenges, from the availability of transport to the preparation of adequate infrastructure to receive the evacuees. Planning has accelerated as China shows a more aggressive position In the Eastern China Sea and the South China Sea, increasing concerns about a possible invasion of Taiwan and its repercussions in Japan. Logistic challenges No doubt, the Japanese government has identified multiple obstacles for mass evacuation in case of conflict. The plans include The authorization of airports and ports in Fukuoka and Kagoshima as a key exit pointsalthough the estimated time to complete the evacuation of the entire population would be at least six days, a figure that experts consider optimistic and difficult to meet in an emergency scenario. In addition, the lack of adequate infrastructure in local ports and airports, such as the need for clues of at least 3,000 meters and greater depth in the docks to receive large ships, has been pointed out as a critical problem. Maybe for all this, Maritime transport is contemplated as an essential alternativeespecially for those who cannot fly for medical reasons (plus: adverse weather conditions could complicate their viability). In parallel, A plan has begun to improve the capacity of shelters on the mainlandincluding the construction of underground facilities to provide temporary refuge for approximately two weeks in case of attack with ballistic missiles. Drills and tests. As we said, since 2023, the Nation has carried out simulation exercises to evaluate the viability of evacuation and improve coordination between local and national authorities. In March 2024 and This same week of 2025 exercises have been carried out of mapping under the Civil Protection Law, recreating an imminent attack scenario with part of the population participating in the drill. In addition, at the end of 2024 the authorities tested A model case in which 1,000 residents of Tarama Island were evacuated to refuge facilities in the prefecture of Kumamoto. Tests, in short, that have allowed identifying failures in coordination and the availability of resources, which has led to the review of the protocols. In this regard, one of the most urgent problems is the supply of food and supplies for a displaced population of that magnitude, a challenge that will require exceptional logistics to guarantee the efficient distribution of resources. Security evacuating. One of the biggest risks identified in these plans is The vulnerability of evacuation transport to possible attacks. In this regard, a government official has warned that The airplanes and ships that move to the civilian population could become military objectiveswhich would make an essential significant reinforcement of Japan’s air and naval defense. In addition, this has revived The debate on the strengthening of the country’s defensive capabilitiesparticularly in a context where Japan has increased its defense budget and has reinforced its military cooperation with the United States and other allies. An uncertain scenario. Thus, the growing approach to Japan in mass evacuations planning reflects a change in their security perception, going from a deterrence to deterrence to a most active preparation against possible military contingencies. While tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to climb, the nation is in a career against time to ensure that its population is … Read more

Blanca Suárez uses Úrsula Corberó’s anti-aging treatment and works on the area of the face that ages the most at home

January 24, 2025 by usatoday24

Blanca Suarezwho we will be able to see again on the big screen this spring with the premiere of The trace of evila film directed by Manuel Ríos San Martín, has always defended natural and unfiltered beauty. In fact, he posts frequently on his social networks. photos without makeup in which we see her boasting a radiant face. © Getty Images The actress take good care of your skin and shares some of her beauty secrets with her virtual followers. He especially likes masksyes. Combine its use at home with cabin beauty treatments to show off a face that is always young and free of imperfections. © ursulolita © blanca_suarez Blanca Suárez and Úrsula Corberó connected by the treatment that is in fashion “Living exomada”Blanca Suárez wrote on social networks after having acquired the doctor Lidia Maroñas, founder and medical director of Clínica Oneskinmed (located in the heart of the Chamberí neighborhood, in Madrid) a exosome treatment. Úrsula Corberó, like Kim Kardashian, Kourtney, Sofía Vergara and Sarah Hyland, also uses this to show off radiant skin. This regenerative therapy, based on the action of stem cells, improves skin in an incredible way: unifies spots, illuminates, combats expression wrinkles and firmness. This is explained by Elizabeth Álvarez, founder of Inout, the beauty center that Corberó chooses, precisely. Elizabeth tells us that It has been investigated since the 80s of the last century. at a regenerative level, but it is now when it is incorporated into skin aging procedures. Exosomes contain genetic material, proteins and growth factors, among other substances. They are capable of stimulate collagen and elastinhydrate, repair DNA damage, protect from oxidative stress, improve skin texture, reduce spots and treat dermatitis or psoriasis. Next to nothing! In Spain, to date, Only those of plant origin and topical origin are authorizedalthough it is expected that they can be injected in the near future. At the moment, on a topical level, they leave wonderful results and you just have to see it on the faces of Úrsula and Blanca. The second, furthermore, work on an important area of the face at home that It is worth taking care of to show off an always young face.. © blanca_suarez The area of the face that, like Blanca Suárez, you should work on Although also resort to clay and gel masksthe Madrid have recently worn a face veil that specifically affects the so-called nasolabial fold. We call the nasolabial fold the line that extends across the cheekbones, cheeks and around the mouth; a line that becomes accentuated with the passage of time. © blanca_suarez © blanca_suarez Dr. Carlos Gómez, a specialist in aesthetic medicine, assures that “we are used to referring to the nasolabial fold in general, but this unsightly problem is the sum of the appearance of three very marked lines: the nasolacrimal, nasolabial and labiomental or mental lines. puppet and that they are a product of facial sagging process that happens over the years, as well as the bone and fat loss in the cheekbone area“. Therefore, although Using the so-called nasolabial patches like those from Blanca Suárez can help you a lot, it is essential to also work the cheekbones. In this sense, the doctor is clear: “Anatomically, The nasolabial fold is formed as a result of loss of bone and fat structure of the entire cheekbone regiontherefore, returning the lost volume to that structure and stimulating again the collagen and elastin formation allows us to reverse the nasolabial fold from the origin and the rest signs of aging tensing upwards”. © Getty Images How can we prevent it from being marked more? To work the cheekbones, we can not only resort to hyaluronic acid in aesthetic medicine, allowing ourselves to be advised by professionals, but we can also use other methods such as yoga and facial gymnastics. The facial gym firm Work Your Face offers its own method based on manual massages, called Workouts, aimed at train facial muscles in the same way that pursues fitness body, working each muscle correctly and in depth until it is strengthened. A few more minutes of reinforcement can be added to these workouts depending on each case, either due to skin needs or to work on specific areas such as the neck, shoulders or neckline, or the nasolabial fold. © Getty Images The best solution and some recommended products It must be taken into account that, as stated by Dr. Guillermo Llopis, from Clínica Ferraro, “there is no conclusive scientific evidence that supports the benefits of facial yoga to define the face.” Yes they can help us tone certain muscles But we will perceive the real difference when we work on all levels: bone, muscle and skin. “As There are many factors that influence agingwe work on different levels, both the bone, the superficial fatty compartments and the outermost part of the skin,” explains Dr. Llopis. As always, the best thing is a 360 approach and keep in mind that the foundation on which doctors and experts work is laid by oneself. That is why physical exercise to maintain good bone and muscle health, as well as diet, home treatments and a good self-care routine, are crucial. According to pharmacist Marta Munar, from G19, active ingredients such as retinol, glycolic acid or peptides are capable of inducing the synthesis of collagen and elastin and to combat the results of its degradation. Others like him hyaluronic acid They are capable of retaining water to fill wrinkles and reduce expression lines. He also tells us that the vitamin C It acts preventively due to its antioxidant action that stops the degradation of the two supporting proteins. In line with this, we show you some products that can help you. Signing laugh line mask, by Croma The Croma firming mask for expression lines is enriched with hyaluronic acid to intensely hydrate and soothe the skin of the nasolabial folds. Carefully selected ingredients include palmitoyl hexapeptide, a biomimetic peptide that provides a firming effect and smoothes … Read more

More than 50,000 people under evacuation orders or notice for fire north of Los Angeles

January 23, 2025 by usatoday24

CASTAIC, California, USA — Nearly 20,000 people were ordered to evacuate Wednesday as a massive wildfire moved rapidly and tore through the rugged mountains north of Los Angeles, while arid Southern California endured another round of dangerous winds and two other large fires continued to burn. The Hughes Fire broke out in the morning and within hours burned about 8 square miles (21 square kilometers) of trees and brush, generating a huge plume of dark smoke near the Castaic Lake area, a popular recreation area located about 40 miles (64 kilometers) north of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that are still burning after three weeks. A 30-mile (48-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 5, a major north-south thoroughfare, was closed as flames swept across hills and into steep canyons. Crews on the ground and in air tankers tried to prevent the wind-driven fire from crossing the highway and heading toward Castaic, where most of the 19,000 residents were ordered to evacuate. Another 15,000 residents in the area were warned to be prepared to leave at any time, according to the Los Angeles County Police Department. Kayla Amara drove to the Stonegate neighborhood in Castaic to pick up items from the house of a friend who had left in a hurry to pick up her daughter from preschool. While Amara was packing up the car, she learned that the fire had grown in size and decided to douse the property with water. “Other people are also spraying their houses with water. I hope there is a house to return to,” Amara said as police patrols passed through the streets and flames engulfed trees on a hill in the distance. Amara, a nurse who lives in nearby Valencia, said she has been nervous for weeks as large fires devastated Southern California. “It’s been stressful with those other fires, but now that this one is close to home it’s just super stressful,” he said. To the south of the state, officials in Los Angeles began preparing for possible rain even as some residents were cleared to return to the charred areas of Pacific Palisades and Altadena. The windy weather was forecast to continue through Thursday and there was a chance of rain starting Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. “Rain is forecast and the threat of mud and debris flows in our fire-impacted communities is real,” Supervisor Kathryn Barger said during a news conference Wednesday morning. Fire crews filled sandbags for communities while county workers installed barriers and cleaned drainage pipes and basins. Red flag alerts for critical fire risk were extended until 8 p.m. Thursday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Authorities remained concerned that the two large fires, the Palisades and Eaton fires, could break their containment lines as firefighters continue to monitor critical locations. For her part, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass warned that the winds could blow ash and advised Angelenos to visit the city’s website to learn how to protect themselves from toxic air during the new Santa Ana wind event. Los Angeles County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer warned that the ash could contain heavy metals, arsenic and other harmful materials. “Even brief exposure can cause skin irritation and lead to more serious problems,” Ferrer said Wednesday, asking people to wear protective gear while cleaning. Low humidity, extremely dry vegetation and high winds occurred as firefighters continued to battle the Eaton and Palisades fires, which have killed at least 28 people and destroyed more than 14,000 structures since they began on January 7. Containment of the Palisades Fire was 68%, and that of the Eaton Fire was 91%. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said Wednesday that his department continues to investigate 22 active missing person reports in both fire zones. All of the people reported missing are adults, he added. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is investigating the causes of the fires but has not released any findings. Several people who lost their homes in the Eaton fire have filed lawsuits, alleging that utility company Southern California Edison’s equipment started the fire. A judge overseeing one of the lawsuits on Tuesday ordered the company to produce data from circuits in the area where the fire started.

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