Spider-Woman Art Is Somehow Her Most Beautiful & Most Disturbing Yet

Peach Momoko might be the most acclaimed cover artist working in comics today, and her take on Marvel’s Spider-Woman is one of her best covers yet. Some artists lovingly refer to Peach Momoko as a cottage industry, with her unique style having generated an increasingly large fan-following who will buy any book that her art graces the cover of. Momoko even won a coveted Eisner Award for best cover artist in 2021. So it’s no surprise that when it came time for Momoko to bring her beautiful and grotesque skills to Spider-Woman, the results would be something to remember.

Spider-Woman made her debut in 1976’s Marvel Spotlight #32 written by Archie Goodwin and drawn by Sal Buscema, with the visual appearance of Spider-Woman designed by Marvel Bullpen superstar Marie Severin.  While Jessica Drew doesn’t have any connection to Peter Parker’s Spider-Man, his fame did lead to her creation. According to Stan Lee in a 1978 interview he gave in The Comics Journal #42: “I suddenly realized that some other company may quickly put out a book like that and claim they have the right to use the name, and I thought we’d better do it real fast to copyright the name. So we just batted one quickly, and that’s exactly what happened.” Thank goodness it did, as Spider-Woman has starred in many fantastic comics, acting as a central figure in major Marvel event Secret Invasion.

The stunning Peach Momoko variant to Spider-Woman #20 by writer Karla Pacheco and artist Pere Perez is a classic example of why Peach Momoko is as sought after as she is. With beautiful brushwork and expressive watercolor, Momoko creates an image that is dreamlike, and like dreams features imagery that would feel strange in reality. Spider-Woman and the spider crouched on her face feel almost at one, establishing a peaceful scene that verges on the disturbing. Momoko also makes excellent use of negative space and white within the picture, which imbues the would-be sparseness with fullness and purpose and – paired with her expert control of line-weight – imbues Spider-Woman’s face with a three-dimensional fullness.

Spider-Woman gained her powers from an experimental serum that included spider DNA (a concoction created by her scientist parents) and has had a hard life ever since, initially recruited by Hydra before working for SHIELD, only to be kidnapped and used as the face of the Skrull invasion of Earth. Jessica is a powerful hero with a hardcore attitude to crime-fighting, and so while her abilities shunted her onto a path no-one would ever have chosen, they’ve also empowered her to do incredible good – a metaphorical balance that shines through in Momoko’s art, where the spider is an apparent danger that Jessica nonetheless seems to accept.

Momoko initially broke through to comic audiences in the pages of Heavy Metal #288. Momoko went on to illustrate anime-inspired trading cards in 2019 for Marvel until 2020 when, during lockdown, she started producing upwards of 20 covers a month, quickly making a name for herself in the comic industry. In 2021 Momoko launched her own unique spin on Marvel comics with the miniseries Demon Days: X-Men, which has become its own little corner of the Marvel Universe known as the Demon Days Saga.

For fans of Peach Momoko and Spider-Woman, this variant is a striking and memorable image and yet another example of why Peach Momoko remains one of the freshest artists in mainstream American comic books, and a truly unique creator working almost exclusively with Marvel.

Next: Marvel’s Forgotten Original Spider-Woman Was A Black Librarian

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Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon Match Analysis and Prediction – Sports Betting Tricks

Following their exit from the Champions League, Sporting Lisbon travel to the Parque de Jogos Comendador Joaquim de Almeida Freitas on Monday to face Moreirense in their round 26 of the Primeira Liga.

Meanwhile, the hosts enter the game winless in each of their last 19 meetings between the sides since 2012 and will be looking to end the run.

Moreirense failed to move clear of the relegation places as they when they feel to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Maritimo las Sunday.

Os verdes e brancos have failed to taste victory in any of their last four games, managing just one draw and losing three while shipping eight goals and scoring one during that period.

This poor run has been down to their failure at the attacking end of the pitch, where they have scored just six goals in their eight most recent games, with four coming in a 4-1 victory over fellow relegation battlers Belenenses on February 7.

Ricardo Sa Pinto’s side have won four, drawn eight and lost 13 of their 25 games so far to collect 20 points, which has left them 17th in the Primeira Liga standings, four points above Belenenses at the bottom.

Following a 5-0 defeat against Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash, a similar result would have been expected as Sporting Lisbon made a trip to the Etihad for the return leg last Wednesday.

However, Ruben Amorim will be pleased with his side’s resilient and spirited display as they kept themselves strong and held the English champions to a goalless draw.

They now turn their attention to the Primeira Liga where they are currently on a six-game unbeaten run, picking up two draws and four wins, including a 2-0 victory over Arouca last weekend.

Moreirense vs Sporting Lisbon  head to head

The two sides have previously met on 25 occasions across all competitions, where Sporting have taken 17 victories while Moreirense have won 2, and they have drawn in 6. Moreirense have scored 22 goals and conceded 48. In their last five meetings, Sporting have won three and they have drawn twice.

Sporting Lisbon 1-0 Moreirense 08/12/19

Moreirense 0-0 Sporting Lisbon 06/07/20

Sporting Lisbon 2-1 Moreirense 28/11/20

Moreirense 1-1 Sporting Lisbon 05/04/21

Sporting Lisbon 1-0 Moreirense 23/10/21

Moreirense latest home form

Moreirense have recently been on a poor run of form at home, as they have won just two of their seven most recent matches. Their recent home victory came on February 8 when they defeated Belenenses 4-1. In their last five matches, they have scored five goals and conceded five.

Moreirense 1-0 Estoril 29/12/21

Moreirense 0-2 Santa Clara 22/01/22

Moreirense 4-1 Belenenses 08/02/22

Moreirense 0-1 Porto 20/02/22

Moreirense 0-1 Maritimo 06/03/33

Moreirense latest away form

Moreirense have recently been on a poor run of form on the road, having won just one of their ten most recent away matches. They managed to defeat Vizela 1-0 on January 8 in the league. In their last five matches, they have scored three goals and conceded nine.

Vizela 0-1 Moreirense 08/01/22

Benfica 1-1 Moreirense 15/01/22

Sporting Braga 2-0 Moreirense 30/01/22

Famalicao 5-0 Moreirense 13/02/22

Arouca 1-1 Moreirense 26/02/22

Sporting Lisbon latest home form

Sporting have recently failed to keep a good run of form at home, having lost two of their five most recent matches. They recently lost 2-1 to Porto in the Taca de Portugal. In their last five, they have won three and lost two, scoring eight goals and conceding seven.

Sporting Lisbon 2-0 Famalicao 06/02/22

Sporting Lisbon 0-5 Manchester City 15/02/22

Sporting Lisbon 3-0 Estoril 20/02/22

Sporting Lisbon 1-2 Porto 02/03/22

Sporting Lisbon 2-0 Arouca 05/03/22

Sporting Lisbon latest away form

Sporting have recently been on a relatively good run of form on the road, having been unbeaten in their five most recent matches. They managed to defeat Benfica 2-1 in the Taca da Liga on January 29. In their last five matches, they have scored nine goals and conceded five.

Benfica 1-2 Sporting Lisbon 29/01/22

Belenenses 1-4 Sporting Lisbon 02/02/22

Porto 2-2 Sporting Lisbon 11/02/22

Maritimo 1-1 Sporting Lisbon 26/02/22

Manchester City 0-0 Sporting Lisbon 09/03/22

Moreirense news

Midfielder Fabio Pacheco is once again available for selection after he missed the game against Marirtimo through a one-match suspension following his red card against Arouca on February 26.

Meanwhile, Sori Mane continues his spell on the sidelines through a groin problem, while Walterson Silva returned from a two-game injury lay-off against Maritimo.

Sporting Lisbon news

Sporting will have to do with the absence of Pedro Goncalves, who suffered a muscle problem in February’s game against Estoril Praia.

Daniel Braganca is also out of contention after the midfielder picked up an injury against Porto, while Joao Palhinha is set to sit his fifth consecutive game through injury.

Prediction and Odds

The two sides enter the contest with a big difference in quality within their squads, which gives the visitors a better chance to overcome their opponents.

Sporting Lisbon are fresh off the back of holding Manchester City to a goalless draw, which gives them the confidence to take an away victory.

Odds: 2.75 2.20 1.80

Moreirense 0-2 Sporting Lisbon

Moreirense 1-2 Sporting Lisbon

Moreirense 1-3 Sporting Lisbon

Moreirense 1-4 Sporting Lisbon

Moreirense 2-4 Sporting Lisbon

Violet the Pilot in France – Review

Violet the Pilot in France – Review

Violet the Pilot in France is the 2nd publication in kids’s collection composed by writer Bettina Bathe. Violet the pilot likewise accepts the nation she is functioning in by positioning that nation’s flag spot on her various other shoulder.

2 young French guests that desire to take a balloon flight to a preferable area for their bike excursion journey, work with Violet’s aeronautics solutions. Violet’s pet and also insect close friends are the ground staff that has their very own experience simply attempting to maintain up to the balloon.

Images by Barbara Fortin portray country France, consisting of fascinating French design, farming as well as style. These intense, strong images contain refined info.

Visitors will certainly find out just how a warm air balloon is flown – from the pre-flight set up, checking the wind and also flying methods to landing a warm air balloon. Violet the Pilot in France provides even more than amusement and also education and learning – the writer has actually additionally committed a part of the sales of this publication to the Heart as well as Stroke Foundation.

ISBN #: 0-9738290-0-1
Writer: Bettina Bathe
Illustrator: Barbara Fortin
Author: Violet the Pilot Enterprises, Inc
. Released: July 2005

Violet the Pilot in France is the 2nd publication in kids’s collection composed by writer Bettina Bathe. Violet the pilot likewise accepts the nation she is functioning in by positioning that nation’s flag spot on her various other shoulder.

2 young French guests that desire to take a balloon trip to a preferable place for their bike scenic tour journey, employ Violet’s aeronautics solutions. Violet the Pilot in France uses even more than enjoyment as well as education and learning – the writer has actually likewise committed a part of the sales of this publication to the Heart as well as Stroke Foundation.

Eating Avocados Slashes Your Heart Attack Risk, Study Says — Best Life

Eating avocados twice a week can lower your heart attack risk.

The latest heart health discovery comes from a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association on March 30, which aimed to better understand the long-term impact avocados could have on cardiovascular disease. Researchers used data from 68,786 women aged 30 to 55 and 41,701 men aged 40 to 75 collected through dietary questionnaires every four years. At the beginning of the 30-year research period, all participants involved had reported no history of heart attack or stroke.

There were 9,185 coronary heart disease events and 5,290 strokes reported among participants throughout the study. After comparing health records and dietary data, results showed that participants who ate two servings of avocado per week—or the equivalent of one whole avocado—saw a 16 percent reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease and a 21 percent reduced risk of having a heart attack compared to participants who didn’t eat avocados.

Replacing foods like butter, cheese, or processed meats with avocados can yield the best results.

Besides noting the impact of including avocados in participants’ diets, the researchers also used statistical modeling to find that replacing half a serving each day of butter, margarine, eggs, cheese, yogurt, or processed meats such as bacon also reduced the risk of heart disease by 16 to 22 percent. However, the same health benefits were not seen when avocado was swapped out for the equivalent serving size of nuts, olive oil, or other plant-based oils.

“Although no one food is the solution to routinely eating a healthy diet, this study is evidence that avocados have possible health benefits,” Cheryl Anderson, PhD, chair of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Council on Epidemiology and Prevention who was not involved in the study, said in a statement. “This is promising because it is a food item that is popular, accessible, desirable, and easy to include in meals eaten by many Americans at home and in restaurants.”

Eating a quarter of an avocado a day could provide the health benefits seen in the study.

Experts conclude that the findings support mounting evidence that certain eating styles can significantly impact heart health. “We desperately need strategies to improve intake of AHA-recommended healthy diets—such as the Mediterranean diet—that are rich in vegetables and fruits,” Anderson told CNN.

According to Lorena Pacheco, PhD, the study’s lead author and a postdoctoral research fellow in the nutrition department at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, it can be particularly easy to “replace certain spreads and saturated fat-containing foods, such as cheese and processed meats, with avocado.” But even though just one-quarter of an avocado a day can reduce your risk of heart disease, she warns to be careful of negating the fruit’s healthy offerings.

“I have seen some avocado toast recipes made with mayonnaise which defeats the purpose,” Pacheco told USA Today. “We should be using avocado in lieu of mayonnaise.”

Regularly eating chili peppers can also reduce your risk of dying from a heart attack.

Other research has shown that avocados aren’t alone in providing heart health benefits. A 2019 Italian study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology analyzed the impact of chili peppers on the risk of death from a heart attack. The researchers used data from more than 22,800 participants enrolled in the Moli-sani study, a population cohort that recruited men and women at random between March 2005 and April 2015. For the 2019 study, the team followed participants’ health status for about eight years and compared that data with their eating habits. The Italian researchers found that those who regularly consumed chili peppers at least four times a week or more had a 40 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack than those who rarely ate them.

But the researchers didn’t stop at looking for health benefits in relation to heart attacks. Results also found that people who ate chili peppers four times a week or more were also 60 percent less likely to die from cerebrovascular disease such as stroke compared to those who did not regularly eat these peppers.

Even though researchers did not examine precisely why chili peppers could potentially have a positive impact on heart health, certain experts believe that capsaicin, the active ingredient that gives chilis their fiery heat, might be the reason. “Some data show how capsaicinoids [a class of compounds that includes capsaicin] may have an impact on platelet function [to help your body form clots to stop bleeding], the cells lining the blood vessels, and reduction in insulin resistance,” Jeffrey Teuteberg, MD, a cardiologist at Stanford Health Care, who was not involved in the study, told Everyday Health.

Unlocking the Potential of Pacheco Information Technologies: A Comprehensive Guide

In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead of the competition requires organizations to be equipped with the latest technology solutions. Pacheco Information Technologies (PIT) offers a comprehensive suite of IT services to help businesses optimize their operations and maximize their potential. This guide will provide a detailed overview of PIT’s services, strategies, and best practices to help you unlock the full potential of these cutting-edge solutions.

Table of Contents

  1. Services Offered by Pacheco Information Technologies
  2. Strategies for Implementing PIT Solutions
  3. Ensuring Security and Compliance with PIT
  4. Best Practices for Maximizing PIT’s Potential
  5. Conclusion

Services Offered by Pacheco Information Technologies

Pacheco Information Technologies offers a wide range of services designed to help businesses thrive in the digital age. Here’s a detailed look at what you can expect:

1.1. Cloud Services

PIT specializes in cloud computing solutions, offering businesses cost-effective alternatives to traditional on-premise infrastructure. Services include:

  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)
  • Software as a Service (SaaS)

1.2. Network Services

Keeping businesses connected is crucial for success in today’s technology-driven landscape. PIT’s network services help ensure your network is robust, reliable, and secure. These services include:

  • Network design and implementation
  • Network optimization and troubleshooting
  • Managed network services

1.3. Data Analytics

Data-driven insights can provide a significant competitive edge. PIT’s data analytics solutions enable businesses to turn raw data into actionable insights. Services encompass:

  • Big data processing
  • Business intelligence and reporting
  • Advanced analytics and machine learning

1.4. IT Consulting and Support

PIT provides expert guidance on a variety of IT topics along with ongoing support to ensure success. Their IT consulting and support capabilities include:

  • IT strategy development
  • Technology assessment and selection
  • Managed IT services and support

Strategies for Implementing PIT Solutions

Successfully deploying Pacheco Information Technologies solutions involves a tailored, strategic approach. The following steps outline an effective implementation process:

2.1. Assess Your Business Needs

Before adopting any PIT solution, it’s crucial to evaluate your organization’s requirements and objectives. This involves assessing your existing infrastructure, identifying areas of improvement, and establishing clear goals for your IT initiatives.

2.2. Develop a Roadmap

Creating a detailed roadmap is essential to guide your implementation of PIT solutions. This should include a comprehensive timeline, resource allocation, and a plan for managing any potential risks or challenges.

2.3. Partner with PIT Experts

Working closely with PIT experts ensures the smooth implementation of their technology solutions. PIT’s team of specialists can provide valuable insights and guidance, helping you make the most of their services.

2.4. Monitor Progress and Optimize

Regularly tracking the progress of your PIT solution implementation is essential for maintaining momentum and achieving your goals. Be prepared to make adjustments and optimizations as needed to ensure the success of your IT initiatives.

Ensuring Security and Compliance with PIT

Security and compliance are critical concerns for any organization. Pacheco Information Technologies takes these issues seriously, offering a range of solutions for maintaining a secure IT environment:

3.1. Encryption and Data Protection

PIT provides powerful encryption tools and data protection strategies to safeguard your sensitive information from unauthorized access and data breaches.

3.2. Security Monitoring and Incident Response

Proactive security monitoring is vital for mitigating threats and responding to incidents effectively. PIT’s security solutions include continuous monitoring and rapid incident response capabilities.

3.3. Compliance Solutions

Meeting industry-specific compliance requirements can be a complex and time-consuming process. PIT’s compliance solutions simplify this process, ensuring your IT systems adhere to all relevant regulations.

Best Practices for Maximizing PIT’s Potential

Implementing Pacheco Information Technologies effectively requires more than just deploying their services. Keep these best practices in mind to maximize the potential of PIT solutions:

4.1. Embrace Continuous Learning

Stay informed of the latest trends and technologies in the IT landscape, and seek out ongoing training opportunities to elevate your organization’s IT capabilities.

4.2. Foster a Culture of Innovation

Encourage your team to share new ideas and embrace innovative approaches to problem-solving, which can in turn drive continuous improvement in your IT initiatives.

4.3. Measure Success and Iterate

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to your IT initiatives and use these insights to make data-driven decisions for enhancing the effectiveness of your PIT solutions.

Conclusion

Pacheco Information Technologies offers a comprehensive suite of IT services and solutions designed to help businesses unlock their full potential. By implementing PIT solutions strategically, ensuring security and compliance, and following best practices, organizations can boost their IT capabilities, streamline operations, and stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape.

SL Benfica vs Vizela Match Analysis and Prediction – Sports Betting Tricks

Benfica will get a chance to extend their winning streak to three games on Friday night when they host Vizela in the 26th round of Primeira Liga at the Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica with kickoff at 11:15 pm.

Nelson Verissimo’s team completed a comeback in a tough away clash against Portimonense. Despite conceding an early goal only six days ago, the team won three points.

Nonetheless, Benfica trail second-positioned Sporting CP by four points in the Primeira Liga table. The visitors have been prolific in front of goals lately, scoring two or more goals in each of their last six matches across competitions.

Verissimo’s troops will have a chance to continue their positive run here as they face Vizela. With the two teams sitting in 14th and 15th positions, respectively, a victory for Verissimo would see them leapfrog Vizela.

Visitors CD Aves will be looking to get back to winning ways when they welcome home team CD Feirense on Sunday. The visitors have not been pulling up many trees of late and will travel to the capital off the back of three losses and two draws in the last five rounds.

The latest failures came on Sunday afternoon when Vizela shipped three second-half goals in an away loss at Santa Clara (3-1). Alvaro Pacheco’s men conceded at least two goals in each of their last five away matches in Primeira Liga.

Benfica vs Vizela Head to Head

Both sides have three games against each other, with hosts taking three wins while visitors are winless. Here is a look at their previous encounters:

Home

Away

Benfica Team News

All players will be available for Nélson Veríssimo except for long-term absentees Pinho, Veríssimo and Seferovic. Darwin should return to the starting XI after being rested against Portimonense, replacing Gonçalo Ramos, who will now have his break.

Vizela Team News

Guzzo is doubtful for Friday’s match and will be replaced by Rashid if he fails to recover. On the other hand, Cassiano is available and will provide fresh legs upfront.

Prediction and Odds

We like Benfica to win by two or more goals difference at the 1.61 odds, while you can get similar odds for the hosts to have the lead at halftime and win the match at full time.

Diego Pacheo ready to go ahead of fight on Gonzalez vs Martinez card

Rising Super Middleweight Prospect Diego Pacheco (13-0, 10 KOs), is focused and motivated in training camp for his upcoming fight March 5th, 2022 on the Chocolatito vs. Martinez undercard at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, CA promoted by Matchroom Boxing, streamed by DAZN.

Pacheco made the necessary changes in his training camp to challenge him even more.

Training outside of his hometown, with a new trainer, Jose Benavidez Sr. and Team Benavidez.

Staying at the FightstarsTV fight house with his team only helps him better his craft where all he does is focus on training.

Diego hopes to bring the fans an action packed night of Boxing March 5th when he steps back into the ring.

Diego Pacheco:

” Training with World Champion, David Benavidez gives me that extra motivation to work hard so one day I can become a Champion like him.”

” David and Rayo (Jose Valenzuela) train morning, noon and night. Their discipline is admirable and it only pushes me to become an even better version of me.”

” Change in training camp isn’t easy, we get comfortable, but the best way to grow and learn even more is to get out of your comfort zone. I feel like I’m learning something new every day and I like that. There is always room for improvement.”

Jose Benavidez Sr.:

“Diego is very talented, his talent and training has gotten him this far. Now it’s time to turn up the gear and show the world the new and improved Diego Pacheco.”

The post Diego Pacheo ready to go ahead of fight on Gonzalez vs Martinez card appeared first on World Boxing News.

At least 24 killed after landslide in Ecuador’s capital | CBC News

At least 24 killed after landslide in Ecuador’s capital

A rain-weakened hillside collapsed in Ecuador’s capital, sweeping over homes and a sports field and killing at least 24 people, city officials said Tuesday.

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Waves of mud, some 3 metres high, swept away vehicles, destroyed homes in Quito

A rain-weakened hillside collapsed in Ecuador’s capital, sweeping over homes and a sports field and killing at least 24 people, city officials said Tuesday.

The Quito Security Department also said at least 48 more people were injured and eight houses had collapsed in Monday’s landslide, while others were damaged.

Neighbours had joined rescue workers in hunting through the ruins for survivors of the disaster that hit following nearly 24 hours of rainfall.

The storm was pounding outside when Imelda Pacheco said she felt her house move as if an earthquake had struck. Suddenly water and rocks began to pour in through doors and windows and she fled before the building was destroyed.

“I barely had time to grab the hand of my four-year-old son and I ran to the stairs, to the terrace. Suddenly the walls in front and to the side disappeared,” she told The Associated Press.

“We shouted to the neighbours on the first floor, but the water carried away the mother and daughter,” she said, standing before the ruins of her home.

“I thought I was going to die with my son. I hugged him strongly and we shook, I think from the cold and the fear … We barely survived,” she added, breaking into tears.

Waves of mud, some three metres high, carried motorcycles, other vehicles, trash bins and other debris under a heavy rain Monday night in the neighbourhoods of La Gasca and La Comuna below the slopes of the Ruco Pinchincha mountain.

As the rescue began, police called for silence so that the cries of those trapped could be heard.

Quito Mayor Santiago Guarderas said the intense rains had saturated the soils, setting off the landslide.

Smaller waves of muddy water continued pouring down the ravine Tuesday morning past weary neighbours trying to move stones, tree trunks and debris. An overturned taxi and other vehicles were partly buried in mud on a sports field.

“I’ve lost everything. I don’t have anything. Everything is over,” said 65-year-old Laura Quinonez, who stood beside an ambulance as her neighbours tried to recover appliances from their destroyed homes.

At least 24 killed after landslide in Ecuador’s capital | CBC News

At least 24 killed after landslide in Ecuador’s capital

A rain-weakened hillside collapsed in Ecuador’s capital, sweeping over homes and a sports field and killing at least 24 people, city officials said Tuesday.

Social Sharing

Waves of mud, some 3 metres high, swept away vehicles, destroyed homes in Quito

A rain-weakened hillside collapsed in Ecuador’s capital, sweeping over homes and a sports field and killing at least 24 people, city officials said Tuesday.

The Quito Security Department also said at least 48 more people were injured and eight houses had collapsed in Monday’s landslide, while others were damaged.

Neighbours had joined rescue workers in hunting through the ruins for survivors of the disaster that hit following nearly 24 hours of rainfall.

The storm was pounding outside when Imelda Pacheco said she felt her house move as if an earthquake had struck. Suddenly water and rocks began to pour in through doors and windows and she fled before the building was destroyed.

“I barely had time to grab the hand of my four-year-old son and I ran to the stairs, to the terrace. Suddenly the walls in front and to the side disappeared,” she told The Associated Press.

“We shouted to the neighbours on the first floor, but the water carried away the mother and daughter,” she said, standing before the ruins of her home.

“I thought I was going to die with my son. I hugged him strongly and we shook, I think from the cold and the fear … We barely survived,” she added, breaking into tears.

Waves of mud, some three metres high, carried motorcycles, other vehicles, trash bins and other debris under a heavy rain Monday night in the neighbourhoods of La Gasca and La Comuna below the slopes of the Ruco Pinchincha mountain.

As the rescue began, police called for silence so that the cries of those trapped could be heard.

Quito Mayor Santiago Guarderas said the intense rains had saturated the soils, setting off the landslide.

Smaller waves of muddy water continued pouring down the ravine Tuesday morning past weary neighbours trying to move stones, tree trunks and debris. An overturned taxi and other vehicles were partly buried in mud on a sports field.

“I’ve lost everything. I don’t have anything. Everything is over,” said 65-year-old Laura Quinonez, who stood beside an ambulance as her neighbours tried to recover appliances from their destroyed homes.

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