On December 11, at 19:00 hours, Daniel Pizarro will launch his latest book 'Úlceras del tiempo' at the Sociedad de Escritores de Chile in Providencia. The event will feature presentations by writer Nicolás Poblete, poet Cristian Basso, and journalist Francisco Aedo. The narrative delves into the themes of workplace evaluation processes and personal reflections, drawing parallels with scenes from John Carpenter's film 'The Thing'. The text also explores the protagonist's interactions and thoughts on societal and professional dynamics.

The narrative intertwines personal reflections with professional experiences, focusing on the author's interactions with notable figures in the film industry, such as Helmut Govinus, Aryna Pasarova, and Antoine von Klaveris. It also delves into the author's discontent with his role in a financial committee, highlighting the superficiality and absurdity of the financial world. The text critiques the capitalist system and reflects on the human condition within it, juxtaposing personal ambitions and professional obligations.

The book 'Donde no habite el olvido. Herencia y transmisión del testimonio en Chile' edited by Laura Scarabelli and Serena Cappellini, published by Ledizioni in 2017, explores the themes of heritage and the transmission of testimony in Chile. It delves into the cultural and historical aspects of how testimonies are passed down and preserved.

The article discusses the guayabera, a traditional garment originating from Cuba, highlighting its practicality and elegance, especially in hot climates. The author recounts wearing a guayabera to a high-profile event in Seville, noting its comfort compared to traditional attire. The piece also touches on the potential benefits of adopting the guayabera more widely in the face of climate change, citing its historical and cultural significance.

The narrative recounts personal experiences and reflections on various topics, including a film project by Helmut Govinus, historical and cultural observations, and the impact of the Pinochet dictatorship in Chile. It delves into the author's interactions with friends, football matches, and the socio-political environment of the time, highlighting the disillusionment and challenges faced during and after the dictatorship.

The narrative explores the dynamics within a financial trading environment, focusing on the appointment of a new unit head, referred to derogatorily as 'El Mierda,' and the interpersonal relationships among the team members. The story delves into the protagonist's internal conflict about whether to congratulate the new head and the rumors surrounding a possible romantic involvement between two colleagues, Javiera and Espejo. The text is rich in personal reflections and speculative thoughts, highlighting the complexities and tensions in workplace relationships.

The narrative explores the protagonist's experiences and reflections within a financial trading environment, focusing on the dynamics with colleagues, particularly a character derogatorily referred to as 'El Mierda'. The protagonist expresses disdain for the superficiality and materialism of his peers, while nostalgically contemplating communism as a solution to societal and workplace injustices.

The narrative recounts the experiences of the author and his friend Ariel Palma in the film industry, focusing on their interactions with Helmut Govinus, a creative but eccentric filmmaker, and Aryna Pasarova, a cult actress. The story highlights the challenges and absurdities they faced, including a demanding short film project and a tumultuous trip to Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The text reflects on the personal and professional dynamics within the film industry, blending factual recounting with subjective reflections.

The article discusses various fashion trends that have become popular, such as young people and some older individuals choosing to expose their ankles by not wearing socks in winter, or wearing long branded socks with shorts and sports shoes in summer. The author criticizes these trends as senseless, especially when paired with warm hats, gloves, and scarves. Other trends mentioned include tattoos in unusual places, distressed jeans, asymmetrical haircuts, piercings in uncomfortable areas, and dangerous behaviors like taking risky selfies, 'balconing', and 'bug chasing'. The author implies that the recent storm Filomena may have discouraged such impractical fashion choices.

The European Commission is monitoring a 50% reduction in the use of chemical pesticides and the most dangerous pesticides by 2030, aiming to decrease nutrient losses without affecting soil fertility. The agricultural sector, particularly animal farming, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and the Commission seeks to promote more sustainable practices. The Commission also aims to halve the sales of antimicrobials, dedicate 25% of EU agricultural land to organic farming, and support the growth of organic aquaculture by 2030. Criticism arises from current consumption patterns leading to health issues and the controversial proposal to reduce meat production and consumption. The strategy's implementation may be reconsidered in light of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact, as stated by Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has developed an open source icon library called 'Minicons', aimed at enhancing user interface design with small-scale, easily recognizable icons. This initiative underscores the Bureau's commitment to open source, promoting transparency and public participation in the design process. The icons are available on platforms like GitHub and The Noun Project, encouraging broader community engagement and contribution. The CFPB's approach aims to integrate open design practices into the public domain, fostering greater connectivity and idea sharing within the design community.

The Vatican has officially withdrawn the titles of 'Pontifical' and 'Catholic' from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (PUCP) due to the University's failure to comply with canonical legislation and the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae. Despite multiple requests and attempts at dialogue, the University has not adjusted its statutes to align with Church law, citing conditions related to the Archdiocese of Lima's control over its assets. The Vatican hopes for future reconsideration by the University's authorities to potentially revise these measures.