Meditnor – Page 93 – Where You Can Find Free Editor Resources

The Mini Convertible arrives in concession: as fun as expensive

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Connell

Mini continues to expand its range with the arrival of the convertible version concession. Representing just over 10% of sales, convertible Mini remains paramount for which no one messes still winning recipe, despite a particularly salty selling price.

Paradoxically, if the Mini Original is a car that has the bottle now the convertible version is it rather recent. Launched quietly in 1993 on the “old” Mini, it was truly a success from the resumption of Mini by BMW. With more than 145,000 sales this generation Mini convertible is a commercial success and today the British brand continues the adventure with a new version swollen with hormones.

The new Mini cabriolet thus gains in length, width and height. The accusations have blended in recent times against the British manufacturer that makes you fat Mini, plus very “mini” precisely. The convertible version has however all the benefits of this expansion since all interior volumes are up, even with a highlight box 215 liters overturned. Obviously, the Mini convertible is still a fun car, often second or third family car, but the offer is still unique because it is a segment of the convertible B (super mini) four seats.

Faced with competition, the Mini is a little apart. Small convertibles are not lacking today, the Mazda MX-5 to the more expensive then BMW Z4 through the Fiat 124 spider or the Audi A3Cabriolet, but English remains the only city that is not discoverable a strict two-seater. The only regret, finally, is that Mini did not retain the versions “One” that would have brought down the self admission ticket attached to more than € 24,000. And as always with Mini each car can be widely customized but the bill then climbs to unspeakable heights.

The new Mini convertible is in concession in the brand network at prices ranging from 24,650 to € 39,100. The powers range from 116 hp to 231 hp for the John Cooper Works version.

Health and Fitness

The snuff, a drug that kills early

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Connell

The World Health Organization has come to snuff qualify as one of the greatest threats to public health that has ever had to face the world. Africa Lopez, physician of Sports Council discussed about the damage that smoking causes to smokers who often kills an early stage.

WHO indicates that the snuff kills each year nearly 6 million people and it is true that increasingly health measures to end this evil are taken, the percentages of smokers remain high.

Thus the body affects snuff

According to Lopez Africa, consumption of snuff is considered the first of the 4 major risk factors for our health. To snuff followed by alcohol, unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity.

Dr. refers to snuff -following the latest report of the OMS- as an epidemic.

Almost everyone knows that the snuff is harmful, but in the consultations shows that certainly does not know how he does, to what extent and in what amount of dose.

Lopez explained that “it is thought that if little smoke is not harmful and also if patients have had a grandparent who has smoked all his life and has been beautifully that means it will not be so bad.” This is a serious error.

Diseases that kill early

The reason why the snuff kills early is because it “has about 5,000 harmful products of

It adds that 50 of these compounds are carcinogenic to humans “as benzene, tar or nicotine”.

Lopez makes a special call attention to the case of nicotine, “because it is an addictive product that acts on the central nervous system.” This action causes excessive consumption of the product that has made WHO considers it as a drug.

Smokers end up suffering physical and psychological dependence leading to the syndrome of abstinence.

A “very worrying” fact is that “most people who smoke snuff today began to do so during adolescence; Worldwide, 1 in 10 teenage boys between 13 and 15 years consume snuff; in some regions these figures soar.”

Quantity

Africa Lopez stresses that a single cigarette we smoke and blood pressure rises and heart and respiratory rates increase.

The big problem arises when the consumption of snuff is chronically because “the body acts differently and begins to add other factors that will harm the health and even reduce athletic performance.”

Cancer and other diseases related

The snuff regarding cancer has been studied enough because it affects a huge extent and causes many deaths.

Africa Lopez notes that “85% of current cancers are caused by the administration or intake of snuff and mainly tar”.

And the tar is one of the substances that are placed on cigarette coverage and allows not turn off.

In addition to cancer, there is another series of diseases directly related to the consumption of “very serious” snuff as myocardial infarction, angina pectoris and stroke .

Not to neglect must either passive smokers because well as described above, most of the harmful products found in smoke.

It has also been shown that “pregnant women who are related to the snuff tend to have children who are born underweight,” says the doctor.

House and Home

10 tips to decorate your home

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Connell

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy that, from the arrangement of the rooms, the use of color, type of decoration and how to place furniture helps to harmonize spaces to create a more harmonious home. Here we give you some tips for decorating your home according to Feng Shui.

The flowers are very important in capturing the positive energy or “Chi”. A white vase with fresh red or pink flowers improves relationships, Jasmine is the plant of friendship, peonies, loyalty…
In Feng Shui have to use candles as they symbolize the miracle of fire. Better if they are natural fragrances, such as these of vanilla , berries or apple-cinnamon.
One of the guidelines of this method is the presence of music at home. Especially in the living room. Fosters good conversation and invites relaxation. Install some speakers like these and let yourself go …
Avoid rooms-storage,, i.e. those rooms that are only used for storage. The recommendation for these spaces is to find an application, thus preventing them from becoming “stuck” places. Therefore, you do not use that room that can be reconverted to a reading or relaxation, in an area of iron, a mini gym and a playground. In addition to revitalizing energy, you’re gaining useful space in your home.
The entry is part of the house that speaks to us immediately and should be a welcoming space, lit with warm lights that let glimpse a bit of the house. It is advisable to avoid placing mirrors opposite the entrance, since they reflect the Qi, the vital energy, and would leave the house.
The living room It is the place of coexistence and should be welcoming. It is advisable to paint the room warm colors. If there is an area dedicated to television or reading corner, it is convenient to put something green, a color that clears eyes, like a plant or flower. The chairs and sofas should look at the door, to see who comes. Similarly, it would be preferable to have a single sofa L- shaped, rather than two sofas facing each other, where Qi escape. Finally, instead of a lamp on the ceiling, it is better to have several points of light on the walls.

Since the kitchen is the place where food is prepared, it should convey joy and serenity. The dining table should not be in the flow rate, but on one side, and diners should not sit with his back to the window or door. The lights should be of three types, if possible a more subdued for the morning, an intermediate and more intense, so when cooked. Furniture should be made of natural materials such as wood and warm colors.
To promote rest,the room should be in the depths of the house.The head of the bed should lean against a wall without windows and should not be on the same axis as the doors and windows, while the feet are not to look at the door. Suitable colors are relaxing, but if you need some energy, it is also perfect burgundy color, combined with an ocher, to bring light.
The ideal place to store each object will be as close as possible to stay where it is located, or in a place that has a similar energy. For example, it is positive to keep the blankets in the room itself. It will not, however, place them in the hall, bathroom or cellar.
If you store objects under the bed must be well clean and tidy and must maintain a relationship with the bedroom sheets, comforters, bed spreads…. It is advisable to keep shoes, luggage and electrical appliances, as well as to distort the magnetic field, are not objects that relate to the type of energy own bedroom.

Technology and Gadgets

Shoes with USB charging their devices

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Connell

Imagine that you can recharge your smart phones, electronic tablets and laptops without relying on electrical outlets, solar energy or external battery, without which no amount where you are.

Two mechanical engineers are at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, UW-M, Wisconsin (EE. UU.) Just make it possible to develop an innovative system that will recharge the battery by connecting a cable to the shoes.

Professor Tom Krupenkin and scientist J. Ashley Taylor have gotten recharging devices also be mobile, to harness the energy generated by their users as they walk. This system is able to capture 10 watts (W) per shoe.

Krupenkin and Taylor have developed this technology to capture the energy of human movement that can be integrated into the sole of conventional footwear and allowing “harvest” the mechanical energy produced by the person wearing it when walking, convert it into electricity and store it for later use, according to this university.

This “shoe power generator” which has been successfully tested in sneakers, could be very useful for the military because the soldiers carry heavy batteries to power their radios, GPS and night vision goggles units, and for people they are living in remote areas or developing countries that lack adequate electricity grids.

Looking for synergies

This researcher is looking for along with Taylor partner with industry and market their system through their emerging company InStep Nanopower and is already working in collaboration with Vibram shoe manufacturer.”The human journey involves a lot of energy,” says Krupenkin.

Generate a total of 20 watts when walking is no small thing when compared with the power needs of most modern mobile devices,” and notes that “a typical smart phone requires less than two watts”.

Krupenkin and Taylor have developed an innovative energy harvesting technology that is based on the “reverse electro-wetting”.

This phenomenon is that “when a conductive liquid interacts with a very thin film coated or nano-film surface, the mechanical energy applied in the contact between both elements, is converted directly into electrical energy,” says the expert.

“This method can be used to generate electricity, but it requires a primary source of mechanical energy, which is vibrating or spinning rapidly,” are according to Krupenkin.

The bubbler method

To exploit this phenomenon the researchers developed the “bubbler method” which combines reverse electro wetting with the growth and collapse of bubbles conductive liquid used in this system.

The bubbler of researchers has no moving mechanical parts consisting of two flat plates separated by a small liquid-filled hollow conductor.

“The bottom plate is covered by a series of tiny holes through which bubbles under the influence of a pressurized gas are formed. These bubbles grow until they are large enough to touch the top plate, which causes collapse, “say the mechanical engineers.

“The rapid repetitive growth and collapse of the bubbles, the conductive fluid pushes back and forth between you loved plates, thus generating electrical charge” according to Krupenkin and Taylor.

Its technically called ‘energy collector built into the shoes’ could directly feed the different mobile devices through a charging cable, or could be coupled to a Wi-Fi access, built inside a shoe and would act as ” intermediary between mobile devices and a wireless network, as indicated by EFE scientists UWM.

Health and Fitness

Spa- Relaxing treatment

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Connell

A relaxing treatment treats generally problems associated with nervous system and can be a stressful situation, which is affecting more and more people due to the frenetic pace of life that takes in the field of work and personal life. Therefore, these treatments can help relieve these symptoms of exhaustion, fatigue and stress, so leave the spa renewed and refreshed. We suggest visiting Brazilian wax deals in Manhattan.Continue reading →

Technology and Gadgets

Digital revolution: risk for the middle class?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Connell

The World Bank warn in its latest report on the risks of automation and the opportunities and challenges of the disruption of technologies such as robots or even applications like Uber.

A world like something out of science fiction movies, where machines and artificial intelligence will have replaced man, seems increasingly remote from film and literature and closer to reality. Proof of this is the concern that the World Bank warns in its latest report, entitled “Digital Dividends”. The speed with technology advances threatening those who have not yet adopted, as the widening of the digital divide increasingly accelerates.

As explained Indhira Santos, senior economist at the bank, there is a group of people in the world has been climbing in and to the middle class at the point of effort into jobs as operators call center, organizers files, among others, which the Bank calls “routine” work performance of which can make a list of instructions to follow and that could eventually play a machine. That group, according to the economist, has a particular involvement in the digital revolution.

Those in the highest, researchers or prepared managers, who usually move easily in digital environments, are almost guaranteed to continue to increase their productivity if you keep pace with technology. On the other hand, the group below, “the less qualified,” which works in trades such as personal services, is not yet threatened by automation, because their functions are still performing better human beings. But those in the middle “have to prepare to board level or may fall back towards the lower,” Santos said. For countries like Colombia, whose middle class is barely growing, that may be something to consider.

Currently, about 40% of the world population has access to internet and seven out of ten households in the poorest 20% there are cellular. In Colombia, the Government has set the goal of reaching 27 million network connections to 2018 and today there are over 50 million mobile phone lines. But despite the situation, the World Bank warns in its report that the participation of industry Information Technology and Communications (ICT) in GDP remains generally very low. In the country, according to the National Planning Department (DNP) the figure is around 3%. That adds up to the proportion of national income that goes into the pockets of workers decreases or very little, as in Colombia, with just 2% growth between 1975 and 2013.

So where are the benefits of the digital revolution? The World Bank says there are still about 4,000 million people in the world do not have internet and the digital divide, if nothing is done quickly, it will become increasingly large and difficult to close. But in addition, the bank, that inequality is not eliminated only with the provision of technology and connectivity, but with the development of skills to know how to use.

Therefore, among the main recommendations of the report is that countries adopt an agenda for digital development with a component of skills development, something that for example the poor results of the PISA in Colombia, according Indhira Santos, confirm that there to work. “Technology alone will not solve the problems,” said Issam Abousleiman, director of the World Bank in the country.

To take full advantage of the digital revolution, countries must also address strengthening regulations that guarantee competition between companies, adapting the skills of workers to the demands of the new economy and ensure that the institutions are responsible recommends the organization. The Santos economist added that, according to the studied cases like Mexico, has been competition, especially from abroad, which has prompted companies to adopt technologies (such as online sales channels) and be more productive.

In Colombia, only 20% of SMEs use ICT to sell or buy. For others, national productivity is currently in negative territory (- 0.5%), which in fact was one of the arguments for the minimum wage does not grow more than it grew in 2016 (7%). Faced with such situations, the World Bank is emphatic that we must ensure competition -accompanied strengthening enterprise level capabilities-so that there are incentives to innovate. Of course examples like Uber not left out of the discussion.

Alibaba is an example of how the Internet is changing the way of trade, while Uber does the same in the transport sector. “You have to wonder about the advantages of Uber. Are there barriers to entry to traditional business? Should we improve it? Surely adjustments on both sides are needed: regulation for passenger safety in Uber, and smarter in the taxi sector regulation, “said World Bank economist. In this, for her, the Mintic should be a coordinating body between different government ministries to attend each disruptions in its sector.

In any case, the Colombian ICT sector remains relatively small, not only for its contribution to GDP, but because it represents only 1.5% of employment in the country. Bruce Mac Master, president of ANDI, it is inevitable that companies have to adapt to what has been called “the fourth industrial revolution” digital. “We work to change the mindset of companies that believe digital, but digital-90s,” he said. Unionization, according to Mac Master, through the vice president of digital transformation, for example promotes the adoption of digital solutions and best practices in these ecosystems.

During the presentation of the report,David Luna, minister of information did not fail to refer to the challenges of internet penetration and technological appropriation that would be the next tax reform. “It was National Planning who said a few months we exclude VAT smartphones ago. We understand that we have an economic situation and tax reform to do, but it is also important to understand where we come from. The Congress a few years ago VAT excluded computers and tablets, and also internet in strata 1,2 and 3. So we spent 7% (penetration) in 2010 to 50% in 2015, “he said.

The National Planning Department referred to the challenge of measuring the contribution of the ICT sector to the economy for precisely to new platforms. “When they were fashioned text messages a charge for each generated and could measure the contribution to GDP. Now with technologies such as Whatsapp does not happen, said Simon Gaviria, director of the DNP. It is a dialogue with the Dane to obtain statistics on the matter, which would be implemented in 2017. That, coupled with the creation of 1,400 companies in the IT industry in 2018, for a total of 3,200, is among the goals of the current administration.

Food and Drink

The benefits of a good cup of tea and secrecy to prepare

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Connell

Although hot or cold weather tea does not lose prominence, especially when it comes to creating a cozy atmosphere. And no one who does not go to a cup of this ancient beverage, with an exquisite sandwich or piece of cake, the time to start a good conversation, watch a movie or even during the workday.

The truth is that beyond the great moment that can provide a cup of tea. Numerous studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have found a number of benefits of tea to our health, including stand weight regulation, reducing the chances of generating cancer and cardiovascular disease and even improve bone consistency, attention and problem solving skills among others. It has been found that the active tea our defenses, we could help sick much less, studies show that this is enhanced in older people. In addition to improving our immune system tea polyphenols directly interfere with viral replication, reducing the chance of contracting diseases such as influenza.

THE SECRET OF PERFECT PREPARATION

WATER:Use purified or filtered water,not tap, because having a high mineral content, in addition to altering the taste of water; you can alter the removal of the various components of tea.
TEMPERATURE:The compounds in tea are released at different temperatures, so it is important to respect the preparations according to each type.

The expert explains “In the case of green and white tea temperatures between 70 ° and 80 ° C they are used. In the case of black and red tea freshly boiled water 100 is used. For flavored teas with fruits and flowers will depend on the basis of tea, such as green tea with raspberry was infusion as a green tea between 70 and 80, while a red tea with cocoa, is infusion as red tea, i.e. at 100 ° C .

TIME:As in the case of temperature is essential to respect the different infusion times.In the case of green teas we recommend between 1 to 3 minutes maximum, whereas in the case of a black tea is recommended between 3 and 5. In the case of a tea flavored temperature, depend on what basis tea occupies”

AMOUNT:The ideal ratio is 1 gram per 100 ml of water, if we lower amount of tea or even when we turn to infuse strands or bags will be missing the opportunity to get the maximum benefit from our cup.Tea should avoid diluting the preparation of the infuser in water and heat it many times. The ideal is to prepare and consume immediately, with the right proportion of tea and water.

SPACE:It is important to use infusers that provide the necessary space to tea to hydrate and expand, not having enough space leaves can not completely hydrate and may not transfer all its profits to the cup.

TEA FOR WINTER AND SUMMER

Although consumption of this drink can be enjoyed at any time, there are some varieties that are recommended to be consumed in certain seasons.

According to expertise in World’s Fair Tea in Shanghai, traditional Chinese medicine relates teas with yin and yang, to distinguish between the teas that help cool our body and those who help us warm.

The varieties belonging to the Yin group are those with no or low oxidation such as green, black and oolong some. These types of tea are considered cold, i.e. when drinking chilled our bodies and refresh us. While varieties belonging to the Yang group, have a high oxidation as other types of oolong, black and even red hot considered that to consume us comfort and shelter.

That is why, for this winter recommends the expert, the black, red and Oolongs high teas oxidation within the flavored teas flavors like cinnamon, vanilla, even smoked teas like Lapsang Souchong and famous chai whose spices content not only fill us with energy but also will enhance the increase in our defenses.

Food and Drink

4 Fruits that can help to shed off those extra pounds

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Connell

Do you want a solution to get rid of belly fat? Well, here is an easy one. Just have one fruit serving per day and see your body shedding fat easily. Yes, this is true. Scientific research has proved that consuming good portions of fruits can actually help you to stay fit and, in turn, result in shedding off the extra pounds that may have added on. In addition, fruits are also rich in vitamins and minerals, which add into the health benefits. So here are some fruits that you must surely add in your fruit baskets to help stay fit and lose weight easily. Continue reading →

Pet

5 tips to care for pets

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Connell

Undoubtedly pets can become as important as a friend and all living things need care to keep them healthy. No matter what kind of pet you have, either it is a dog or cat even a fish or turtle all pets deserve your care. There are animals that tend to be more independent; however, aspects such as health, emotional health and living space are elementary to always keep them in harmony.

The following list will give you an idea of how to care for and protect your pet:

1. Space: Try to always keep your pet in a place where it can develop fully. That is, if you have a turtle, have it in a bowl with space so you can move and in the case of a common pet like a dog or cat, it is not advisable to leave them in cages all day or spaces we allowed to exercise

2. Your diet: watch your diet and try foods that will give them according to their size. Sometimes people usually fill the waste pet food, however, this can affect many species. In the case of dogs, not usually tolerate foods such as chocolate, onions and milk.

3. Hygiene: Regular brushing is essential for young dogs, because it removes dead hair, dirt and parasites; also it generates them a healthier coat and shiny. Use a special team for this action.

4. Emotional health: Animals also feel, is in its nature and it suffices to say that they too can show love and affection to their masters. Violence toward animals, screaming, kicking or simply not feed your pet will not live in a harmonious environment. Always tries to give love and care for him as if he was a member of your family, they’ll thank you.

5. Veterinary: Often, you think your pet is not feeling well and a quick visit to the vet will help you confirm that something is not right. Some symptoms include loss of appetite, rejection of water, decrease or sudden weight gain, sluggishness or refusal to play, vomiting, excessive salivation or breathing irregular.

Food and Drink

5 Tips to Maximize Your Exercise and Athletic Performance

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Connell

Knowing when and what to eat can change how you feel during your workout. These five tips on diet and exercise will guide you to have higher performance.

Here are five tips to help maximize the exercise and athletic performance. Keep in mind that the duration and intensity of activity dictate how often and what to eat and drink. Running a marathon requires more energy as food intake is concerned that it takes to walk seven kilometers away. Whatever the type of exercise you practice, will benefit pay attention to your meals and snacks.

1. Have a healthy breakfast

If you exercise in the morning, get up early for breakfast – one or two hours before your workout. Since most of the energy you got from dinner the night before has already been used when the morning comes, and the level of blood sugar may be low. If you do not eat, you can feel powerless or dizzy when you exercise. If you choose to exercise within an hour after breakfast, eat breakfast something light or drink something to raise the level of blood sugar, as a strong drink. Carbohydrates provide you the maximum amount of energy.

Suggestions for a good breakfast:

Whole grain cereals or bread
Low-fat milk
Juice
bananas

If not advocates eating in the morning before training, try taking a brisk drink or a snack before bedtime. Remember that if you normally take a coffee in the morning, it is likely that there is no problem if you take one or two before your workout. Just do not try any food or drink for the first time before a workout, or run the risk of an upset stomach.

2. Size Matters

Be careful not to eat too much before exercise. The general guideline:

A heavy or heavy meal. These should be consumed at least three to four hours before exercise.
A light meal. It is advisable to consume these foods two or three hours before exercise.
Munchies. Consume an hour before exercise.

Eating too much before exercise can make you feel weak, or worse, it can cause diarrhea or stomach cramps. However, the other end of eating too little can leave you without the energy to feel strong throughout your workout.

3. Say yes to snacks

Most people can take small snacks just before and during exercise. The key is how you feel. Do what suits you. If you take a snack just before exercise, it is unlikely that more energy, but it can help maintain the level of blood sugar and prevent hunger pangs.

Good choices as snacks can be:

Bars or energy drinks
Bananas or other fresh fruit
yogurts
Smoothies
Whole grain muffins or cookies with peanut butter
Granola bars

A healthy snack is especially important if an exercise session is planned for several hours after a meal.

4. Eating after exercise

To help muscles recover and to replenish your glycogen stores, try taking a meal that contains protein and carbohydrates within two hours after your workout. If not hungry after your workout, drink juice or a strong drink that will provide carbohydrate.

Some desirable foods after training:

Yogurt and fruit
A sausage sandwich or peanut butter
Cheese and crackers
Nuts and dried fruits
A balanced meal containing protein (meat) and carbohydrates (cooked vegetable or salad)

5. Drink

Do not forget to drink fluids to help maximize your exercise and workouts. You need an adequate amount of fluids before, during and after exercise to prevent dehydration.

To stay well hydrated during exercise, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends that:

Take about 2 or 3 glasses of water for two or three hours before your workout.
Drink ½ to 1 cup of water every 15 to 20 minutes during training. This amount may be varied depending on the size of the person and the climate in which the exercise is done.
Take about 2 or 3 glasses of water after your workout per 0.5 kg of weight you lose during training.

The best way to replace lost fluids is drinking water. However, if you exercise for more than 60 minutes, turn to a strong drink. Vigorous drinks can help maintain electrolyte balance of the body and give it a little more energy because they contain carbohydrates.

The experience guide you

When it comes to eating and exercise, everyone is different. So pay attention to how you feel during your workout and your overall performance. Let your experience guide you in what he should eat before and after exercise. Consider having a diary to monitor how your body reacts when you eat certain foods or snacks so you can shape your diet for optimal performance.