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Janice C. • 2 reviews
December 7, 20234.5/10
We each ordered the truffle pasta. It was dry as a bone. None of us ate it. The chef was apparently not there that evening and someone else was cooking. It was inedible.
jo c. • 2 reviews
November 13, 202310/10
Excellent restaurant Accueil des plus agréable. Je recommande.
Dan M. • 1 review
October 17, 20238/10
The food was superb but the service was slow and the staff were increasingly getting frustrated and angry with one another - it was a super busy night for them - I would go again for the food - despite the bill being incorrect and the front of house being somewhat sloshed by the end of the night
Andrea m. • 1 review
September 15, 20239.5/10
The pasta was superb. The service was outstanding. The owner took joy from seeing her customers happy. I really like this restaurant and I will come back.
Petra H. • 1 review
September 9, 202310/10
Really good food, friendly service and every way nice experience.
Philippe C. • 84 reviews
September 6, 202310/10
A very good Italian restaurant ! Food and service were excellent. They also have a great choice of wines which match perfectly with the meals. I strongly recommend this place.
Paul E. • 1 review
August 26, 202310/10
Lovely dining experience in Cannes. The food was delicious and the service fantastic! Would highly recommend.
Katie P. • 6 reviews
August 18, 20238.5/10
We really enjoyed Noisette. I love the blue decor, very Cote D’Azur. The wife of the couple duo that own the restaurant (wife is front of house, husband is chef) was an absolute delight. Explained the menu in great detail with passion. We enjoyed all our starters, a really generous charcuterie board and the best buratta I’ve probably ever eaten, infused with truffle. For main, the seafood pasta was the highlight. It is not cheap, but this is Cannes and was good value in comparison to local prices.
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Zach F. • 1 review
August 8, 202310/10
Katia the owner was an absolute angel to my wife and I. We visited on our honeymoon and this was the highlight of our dining experience in Cannes. The food was amazing, service was top notch, and the ambiance was amazing all night long. We stayed for a couple hours and kept drinking wine because we didn’t want to leave. They served us multiple house specials and made the entire night 11/10 for us. Whenever I am in Cannes I will eat here. Couldn’t recommend this place more strongly!
Cesar C. • 1 review
August 7, 202310/10
Magnificent place, the food is delicious, a homemade touch that gives life to your palate. The service is wonderful, Katia is the best hostess, highly recommended to go to the site and enjoy your attention and flavors!!!
Maja B. • 20 reviews
August 6, 202310/10
Great restaurant and great people. It is a family business, and they are great. The food was out of this world. Everything is authentic and so tasty.
Luka C. • 1 review
August 5, 202310/10
Amazing food, quiet street, perfect pasta
MONACO C. • 2 reviews
July 31, 202310/10
Loved this spot. Made a reservation and glad we did because they turned down at least 4-5 groups with no reservation. And the good thing is it is easy to reserve online through Fork- Husband is cooking delicious food while the wife is happily serving her guests, clearing tables while singing and making suggestions and just very friendly-happy woman, excellent hostess. She says the menu changes about every 4 days. Food was very tasty. I had pasta with truffles, we don't see a lot of dishes with truffles in the US, so it was a nice treat for me. My wife's pasta was also delicious as was the board of meat and cheeses. Very quaint restaurant on a quiet street off the main street in Cannes. This made for a nice quiet- cozy dinner with my wife. Authentic Italian food and reasonable prices. If I can ever make it back in Cannes, I would definitely go back, and recommend you try this restaurant. Merci Noisette
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Maja B. • 20 reviews
July 24, 202310/10
Great family owned restaurant. The wife explained all the options, and the husband is the cook. Everything was great. The food was amazing. We booked again right away. Don't miss this restaurant while in Cannes.
Oya C. • 1 review
July 23, 202310/10
Superb food, very warm service, quiet location.
Susan S • 1 review
July 22, 202310/10
The owner/host was very warm and welcoming. It felt as if I was in her home. I had the fresh fish and it was delicious. Her service was attentive without going overboard
Ron S. • 8 reviews
July 17, 202310/10
Carolyn S. • 2 reviews
July 12, 202310/10
If you want excellent Italian food the home cooked way, don’t miss this amazing restaurant! Small, local, fresh, and incredible quality. Very enthusiastic owners and a very intimate dining experience. Highly recommend!
john w. • 1 review
June 10, 202310/10
What an incredible restaurant run by an incredible family. One of our best experiences ever. The food was prepared and served with love and passion for the food they male and the people they serve!
damion t. • 2 reviews
June 6, 202310/10
Personal service at a family run authentic Italian restaurant. Food and service are outstanding. Thank you for a lovely evening!!!
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Bees make honey by harvesting nectars from flowers. Honey is sweet and man has eaten it for hundreds of years. Honey is an extremely healthy food that is known for its nutritional and healing benefits. Honey is a healthy food that gives us energy and does not harm our health.
Nectar contains many vitamins and minerals and can be used as a substitute for white refined sugar. Bees use nectar to make honey. Nectars come from plants. Since nectars come from plants, people with diabetes will have no problems eating them instead of refined sugar because it is lower in glycemic value and does not raise blood sugar.
A brief overview of honey and nectar
Honey and nectar hold deep significance in nature, providing fascinating substances with many uses in various areas of life. Their roots vary but all share an interconnection with life. In this article, we’ll delve into this fascinating world of honey with its various types and role in nature as well as culture.
Golden Ambrosia Honey has long been revered by cultures across the world for its versatile sweetness. At its core, honey production involves bees using an elaborate process to transform nectar into honey.
Honey is truly remarkable when taken into account for all its unique properties. Not only does its taste delight us with floral tones and strong flavors, it contains an incredible nutritional profile with antioxidants, trace minerals, and enzymes galore!
Nectar is nature’s sweetened nectar. Now let us focus our attention on nectar. This sweet secretion provides life-sustaining benefits for plants while flower nectar attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies who help with pollination processes. Nectar serves as an incentive for these bees and butterflies who provide essential pollination services.
Honey is thick and rich; nectar has a liquid form. Nectar is produced naturally by plants to provide energy and flavorful sweetness for pollinators that travel the landscape.
both derive their sweetness from flowers’ nectarous offerings; however, their differences lie in how each is transformed by beehive bees into honey through an enzymatic reaction process that alters the taste, texture, and nutritional value of this product. Conversely, nectar remains unprocessed with its flavor remaining true to nature’s fragrance of its source flowers.
Honey is a sticky substance, rich with the aromas and colors of flowers, while nectar is a transparent liquid offering food sources to pollinators in search of sustenance.
are both integral elements of nature’s intricate web. People have long enjoyed honey for its delicious nourishment and unique taste; honeybees and other pollinators also find sustenance through nectar which fuels their incredible journeys while pollination occurs, leading to greater plant proliferation and diversity.
Honey has long been celebrated for many reasons beyond its culinary qualities; not just its culinary ones. Honey also holds cultural and medical importance as a resource for pollinators, ecosystems, and their inhabitants – helping maintain balance within life itself.
Importance of honey and nectar in nature
Honey and nectar from nature play an essential role in maintaining ecosystems, pollination, and the well-being of various species. We will examine this aspect of natural life further.
Nectar of Life-Sustaining Elixir
Flowers produce nectar as an attractant to pollinators like bees and butterflies, rewarding their hard work in moving pollen between flowers allowing plants to reproduce and fertilize themselves. Without nectar’s energy source for pollination missions, pollinators would struggle to complete their choreography and this could result in species being lost as diversity decreases dramatically.
Honey: Nature’s Treasure
Honey is an amazing product produced by bees from nectar collected by various flowers and transformed using enzyme processes in their hives into honey; an alchemical process that includes both dehydration and enrichment processes that produce the delicious ingredient that humans have venerated since ancient times.
Honey is an essential food source for insects and bees living in hives, especially during colder months when flower resources may be scarce. Honey production also ensures the health of bee colonies by maintaining pollination capabilities that support biodiversity.
Humans have valued honey for centuries because of its delicious taste, culinary versatility, and nutritional benefits. Honey can now be found in almost every kitchen around the world and offers unique flavor variations depending on which flowers bees visit. Honey also holds great cultural value and serves a multitude of uses from medicinal to culinary use.
Sustainability and Conservation efforts
Honeybees and other pollinators play an essential role in providing nectar and honey as well as supporting ecosystem health, so their habitats must remain safe for future availability. Recent years have seen increased conservation efforts aimed at conserving pollinator populations; efforts such as protecting pollinator-friendly habitats, decreasing pesticide usage and raising awareness have become popular solutions to their decline; this reinforces honey and nectar’s integral role in motivating conservation measures.
What is Honey?
Honey is a sweet, natural food made by bees through an incredible process that converts flower nectar into sugary sweet nectar – an impressive feat that showcases their incredible abilities and intricate social structures.
Bees use their long, straw-like proboscis to collect nectar from flowers. After transporting it back to their hive using their honey stomachs, enzymes begin breaking down complex sugars found in nectar as it passes through.
Bees regurgitate nectar back into the cells of a honeycomb using their wings to encourage evaporation and reduce water content in nectar, producing honey as it evaporates through their stomach enzymes and natural processes like evaporation.
As water levels decline and sugar concentration increases, bees seal honeycomb cells with beeswax to preserve and protect new honey. Bees fanning their wings generate airflow that further dries out excess moisture.
Honey is an intricate substance composed largely of sugars such as fructose and glucose that provide its sweet taste. Honey provides more than just sweetness though; it also contains trace amounts of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and amino acids; it boasts rich antioxidant levels; along with other compounds which add value to its nutritional composition.
Honey’s flavor, color, aroma, and taste depend upon which flower bees visit in search of nectar; thus resulting in an incredible variety of honey types ranging from clover honey, acacia honey, manuka honey, and wildflower honey varieties.
Humans have valued honey for millennia. Honey’s versatility as a sweetener makes it useful in both culinary and traditional remedies across cultures, while its low water content, acidic pH level, and long shelf-life make it an easily stored and reliable food storage option.
Honey holds great cultural and culinary value, as well as being essential for maintaining healthy bee colonies. Honey provides food sources during periods when flowers are scarce or absent altogether.
Honey is one of nature’s greatest gifts, an astounding testament to their intricate relationship. Honey’s diverse tastes, unique properties and historic significance has made it one of the most desirable natural products throughout time.
What Is Nectar?
Flower nectar is naturally sweet and attracts pollinators like insects, birds, and other animals who assist in pollination. Thanks to nectar’s soothing sweetness, pollen transfer between stamens – male reproductive organs of flowers – and pistils (female reproductive organs of plants) becomes possible.
Nectar is produced by flowering plants through glandular structures known as nectaries that are located inside floral structures and produce nectar through microscopic glands known as nectaries that produce nectar through tiny openings called nectarine. You can usually find nectaries at the base or inside specific floral structures like spurs and tubes.
The composition can vary between plant species; however, nectar typically consists of sugars such as sucrose, fructose, and glucose – providing pollinators with easily accessible energy sources.
Plants have evolved for millions of years to produce nectar, drawing pollinators towards them by offering nectar-soaked flowers and thus encouraging pollen transference between their flowers and pollinators. This mutually beneficial relationship is central to successful flower reproduction.
Nectar quality and quantity vary depending on the plant species, environmental conditions, and time of day; peak flowering periods produce more nectar which attracts more pollinators.
Pollinators are drawn to nectar due to its sweet aroma and taste, drawing them in with visual cues such as shape and color as well as the scent released from nectar-producing flowers. When pollinators find one producing nectar they use their mouthparts to reach for it – using their senses and sensory cues from pollen grains as clues for where pollination should take place.
Pollen grains cling to the body of pollinators as they gather nectar, then move on to another flower of either the same species or one entirely different, where some pollen grains are transferred into its pistil and completed the pollination process.
What are the differences between Honey and Nectar?
Honey and nectar differ significantly, even though both components are used in honey production. Here, we explore some of the main distinctions between them.
Composition and properties:
Honey can be defined as a transformed and concentrated form of nectar, typically consisting of sugars such as fructose and glucose, plus trace amounts of vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. Honey’s water content ranges between 14-18% of nectar’s; this contributes to its thick, viscous consistency and longer shelf life due to its acidic pH level and reduced water content.
Nectar is the watery substance produced by flowers to feed pollinators. Composed primarily of sugars such as sucrose, fructose and glucose; nectar often exceeds 80% water by weight making it thinner and liquid like honey providing energy-rich nectar to pollinators pollenates and providing them with energy resources for pollination purposes.
Bees create honey through an intricate process that includes collecting nectars from flowers, transforming it with enzymes in their honey stomachs, and then evaporating it within their hive. Honeycomb cells store transformed nectar which then matures over time into sweet nectar that bees store as honeycomb cells for storage before being dried and matured to become honey.
Flowers produce nectar that is secreted directly into nectaries, special glands that release nectar for pollinators to feed on and pollinate flowers. Pollinators receive rewards in the form of nectar that encourages them to pollinate more. Nectar production depends on various factors including plant type and environmental conditions.
Taste and Texture:
Honey has an exquisite, distinctive taste influenced by what flowers bees visit, making each batch different and offering something new for consumers to taste. Honey comes in various forms including delicate floral and bold flavors – giving the palate plenty of choices! Additionally, its texture can range from thick viscous stickiness.
Nectar is generally sweet in taste and texture; however, its characteristics may vary depending on the plant species it comes from. Nectar tends to have milder flavors than honey while remaining water-thin and thin in consistency.
Food’s Nutritional Benefits and Composition:
Honey has more nutrients than nectar. Honey contains trace minerals, vitamins, enzymes, antioxidants and trace minerals – making it a concentrated food which offers more energy and nutrition.
Nectar serves as an energy source for pollinators. Though not as nutritionally dense as honey, nectar still contains essential sugars while providing moisture for pollinator metabolism requirements.
Honey is a multipurpose ingredient with various culinary uses and medicinal benefits. From use in recipes as an ingredient, flavor enhancer or natural sweetener, honey has also long been recognized for its medicinal uses and traditional remedies using it to combat health conditions.
Nectar, Nectar is an energy-rich liquid consumed primarily by pollinators like bees and butterflies, providing essential energy.
Honey and nectar differ significantly in composition, production processes and taste/texture/nutritional characteristics; honey is simply concentrated nectar while each substance provides different advantages to humans and pollinators alike.
|Produced by honeybees from collected nectar
|Secreted by flowers as a reward for pollinators
|Concentrated form of nectar with sugars, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
|Watery solution of sugars, primarily sucrose, glucose, and fructose
|Thick and viscous
|Thin and liquid
|Typically 14% to 18%
|Often exceeds 80%
|Diverse flavors influenced by the types of flowers visited by bees
|Mild, generally sweet
|Long shelf life due to low water content and acidic pH
|Shorter shelf life due to high water content
|A complex process involving transformation and dehydration by bees
|Direct secretion by flowering plants
|Not directly attractive to pollinators
|Attracts pollinators with its sweet taste and aroma
|Nutritionally dense with enzymes, antioxidants, trace minerals, and vitamins
|Provides energy but lacks the same range of nutritional components
|Widely used as a natural sweetener, flavor enhancer, and ingredient in various recipes
|Less commonly used directly by humans, but some plant nectars are used in traditional beverages
Role in Nature and Ecosystem of Honey and Nectar
Honey and nectar play an integral part in ecosystems and nature, supporting biological communities while aiding their own functioning and equilibrium. Explore their role more fully.
Nectar is an attractive magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies. Flowers offer these insects a delicious reward in the form of nectar, drawing pollinators in as they feed from stamens of flowers with delicious nectar-soaked stamens; accidentally picking up pollen grains on their way is then transported by pollinators to other species of flower, thus aiding cross pollination – an integral process in flower reproduction that ensures fruit/seed production as well as maintaining population levels of plants over time.
Nectar is an indispensable food source for pollinators, providing energy needed for flight, searching for partners and keeping bodies functioning normally. Nectar consumption helps pollinator species remain healthy – ultimately increasing ecosystem stability and biodiversity through pollination services provided.
Honeybees produce honey by turning nectar into nectar, an essential food source during periods when flowers are scarce, such as during winter or drought conditions. Honeybee colonies store excess honey within their hives in order to support themselves as well as their growing brood, thus ensuring survival as well as carrying out vital pollination tasks.
Ecosystem Diversity and Function:
Honey and Nectar: Bees and butterflies benefit from an abundance of honey and nectar, providing essential support for many types of pollinators, like bees. Pollinators help pollinate plants to produce fruit, and seeds, and maintain plant populations while increasing biodiversity and supporting ecosystem health, providing services like the production of food as well as habitat creation.
Conserving habitats and protecting wildlife:
Honey and Nectar: To ensure an abundance of nectar and honey, pollinators and their habitats must be conserved, as well as the plants they depend upon for pollen and nectar production. Conservation efforts focus on protecting pollinator-friendly habitats while simultaneously reducing harmful pesticide use against pollinators species while creating greater awareness of their importance within communities. By safeguarding these species we can preserve honey’s and nectar’s essential role in ecosystem health by keeping honey production sustainable.
Honey and nectar play an integral role in nature and ecosystems, both contributing to pollination and maintaining genetic diversity of flowering plants, providing energy to many different pollinators, while honey is an essential food for bee colonies, helping them survive while continuing their pollination service – pollinators are essential in producing and functioning of honey in nature!
Cultural Significance and Uses
Honey and nectar hold deep cultural meaning for many people throughout human history. Their versatility, unique properties, use in traditional medicine practices, culinary traditions and cultural practices all lend them value. Learn about their uses and cultural significance today.
The taste of honey can range from floral and delicate to robust and bold depending on which flowers bees visit, making for delicious culinary treats! Honey can be used in various recipes as a sweetener or flavor enhancer, adding depth and complexity to dishes such as desserts or marinades; honey also works wonders in beverages as a sweetener and in baked goods such as pastries and cakes.
Honey has long been used as an effective traditional remedy to improve health. Honey’s soothing qualities are used as an effective treatment for coughs and sore throats, while its antibacterial properties promote the healing of wounds or burns topically. Honey is even widely used among folk remedies to address digestive disorders, and allergies and boost energy.
Ritual Practices in Culture and Ritual Studies:
Honey and Nectar Honey and nectar have long been valued in many cultures as an element of rituals and cultural practices, representing sweetness, bounty and rewards from nature. Honey is often given as gifts during religious rituals to signify fertility and wealth while nectar has long been associated with flower beauty as well as themes such as transformation, growth and renewal.
Since centuries ago, nectar has been produced from flowers such as agave plants to make popular Mexican spirits like tequila or mezcal. Agave nectar has long been considered part of Mexico’s cultural and historical legacy and showcases agricultural techniques and regional cultures.
Honey has long been recognized as an international symbol of sweetness, love, and abundance across cultures and has come to represent rewards for hard work through phrases such as “the sweet flavor of success” or “the fruits labor”. Furthermore, honey also boasts magical properties associated with immortality wisdom, and divine blessings found throughout mythology and folklore.
Honey has long been used as an organic preservative. It’s acidity and low water content inhibit microorganisms that could otherwise grow and cause spoilage; using honey to preserve fruit, make jams or jellies or ferment certain foods is also popular practice.
Honey and nectar have long been integral parts of human culture, from culinary treats to cultural practices, traditional remedies, and symbolism. Their versatility and unique properties continue to spark creativity while celebrating their cultural significance in culinary and medicinal contexts alike.
Moreover, Honey is a natural preservative and has been used for centuries to preserve food. Its high sugar content, low water activity, and acidity make it difficult for bacteria and other microorganisms to grow. Honey has been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, still preserved after thousands of years.
Nectar, on the other hand, is not typically used as a preservative due to its high water content and relatively low sugar content compared to honey. However, some traditional cultures have used nectar as a sweetener and flavoring agent in fermented beverages, which can have a preservative effect.
One example of a traditional preservation method using honey is mead, an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting honey with water and yeast. Mead has been made for thousands of years and was likely one of the earliest alcoholic beverages consumed by humans.
In some cultures, nectar may be used as a sweetener and flavoring agent in kombucha, a fermented tea drink that also contains sugar and yeast. The fermentation process produces organic acids and other compounds that can act as preservatives and extend the shelf life of the drink.
Overall, while honey is often used as a natural preservative due to its unique properties, nectar is typically used more for its flavor and sweetness than for its preservative qualities.
Honey and nectar disadvantage
While honey and nectar can provide health benefits when consumed in moderation, there are also potential disadvantages to consider.
One disadvantage of honey is that it is high in calories and sugar. Consuming too much honey can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of developing conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Additionally, honey has a high glycemic index, which means it can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels, particularly in people with diabetes.
Another potential disadvantage of honey is that it may contain spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which can produce a toxin that causes botulism, a rare but serious illness. This is why honey should not be given to infants under one year of age, whose digestive systems are not fully developed and therefore more susceptible to this toxin.
As for nectar, one disadvantage is that it is a relatively low-nutrient food, providing primarily empty calories from sugars. While it can provide energy and hydration, it does not contain significant amounts of vitamins, minerals, or other essential nutrients.
Finally, both honey and nectar can pose a risk of contamination during processing, storage, or handling, which can lead to foodborne illness. It is important to choose high-quality, properly processed products and store them safely to reduce the risk of contamination.
Who can eat Honey and Nectar?
Honey and nectar are sweet, sticky substances produced by plants. They are primarily consumed by insects such as bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. These creatures have specialized mouthparts and digestive systems that allow them to extract sweet nectar from flowers and convert it into energy.
In addition to these insects, some other animals like bats, birds, and certain species of mammals also consume honey and nectar as part of their diet. However, it is important to note that not all animals can digest these sugary substances efficiently, and consuming too much can have harmful effects on their health. For example, dogs and cats should not be given honey or nectar in large quantities as it can cause digestive upset.
About children whether they can eat honey and nectar or not
While honey and nectar are generally considered safe and healthy for most people, it is not recommended to give them to children under the age of one. This is because honey can sometimes contain spores of a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum, which can produce a toxin that can cause botulism, a rare but serious illness.
The digestive system of an infant under one-year-old is not fully developed, making them more susceptible to this toxin. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid giving honey or any food containing honey to children under one year of age.
For older children, honey and nectar can be a healthy addition to their diet in moderation. They are natural sources of carbohydrates and can provide energy and nutrients. However, it is important to note that they are also high in sugar, so it is best to consume them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
What does nectar provide to health?
Nectar is a sweet liquid produced by flowering plants, which is primarily composed of sugars. While it does not contain significant amounts of vitamins or minerals, nectar can provide some health benefits.
Firstly, nectar is a natural source of energy due to its high sugar content. The body breaks down the carbohydrates in nectar into glucose, which provides fuel for the muscles and brain. This makes it a good choice for athletes or people engaging in physical activity.
Secondly, certain types of nectar, such as Manuka honey, have been found to have antibacterial properties. Manuka honey contains a compound called methylglyoxal, which has been shown to be effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
Lastly, consuming nectar may have a positive effect on mood by increasing levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is known to regulate mood, appetite, and sleep, and low levels have been linked to depression.
However, it is important to note that nectar, like honey, is high in sugar and should be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy diet.
Which one is best honey or nectar?
Honey and nectar are both sweet, syrupy substances produced by plants and can be beneficial to health in moderation. However, they are not the same thing and cannot be directly compared as one being better than the other.
Honey is a delicious natural sweetener that has been used for centuries for its potential health benefits. It contains antioxidants, enzymes, vitamins, and minerals, making it a nutritious alternative to sugar. Additionally, honey has antimicrobial properties that can help fight infections and soothe sore throats.
On the other hand, nectar is a sugary liquid that plants produce primarily to attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. While it does not contain significant amounts of nutrients or antioxidants, it can provide energy and hydration.
Both honey and nectar can be part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation. The choice between the two depends on personal preferences and dietary needs. For example, people may prefer honey as a natural sweetener in tea or baked goods, while nectar may be more suitable as a light, refreshing drink.
Last words on Honey and Nectar
In the end, although both nectar and honey are natural products from the world and play an important role in the support of life on Earth However, they are distinct in their source as well as their composition and use. Honey, created by the clever work of honeybees is a prized sweetener and cure for humans while nectar provides vital source of food for our hard-working pollinators. When we are aware of the distinctions between these two extraordinary substances, we can increase our connection with nature and help in the preservation of these small but essential creatures called bees.

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If you’ve ever experienced chest pain, you know how scary it can be. It’s one of those symptoms that can quickly send your mind racing, wondering what could be causing it. That’s why it’s important to understand what it means if chest pain is relieved by nitro. Nitroglycerin is a medication that’s commonly prescribed to individuals who suffer from chest pain or angina. If you experience chest pain and take nitroglycerin, and the pain alleviates, it’s a strong indicator that the source of the pain is related to the heart.
Nitroglycerin works by dilating or expanding the blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen and nutrients. When these blood vessels become narrow or restricted, it can cause chest pain. This narrowing can occur due to a buildup of plaque or cholesterol within the artery walls, which can block the blood flow. By dilating the blood vessels, nitroglycerin helps to increase blood flow to the heart, which can reduce chest pain. However, it’s important to note that if you experience chest pain that’s severe and doesn’t go away with nitroglycerin, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
While the relief of chest pain by nitroglycerin is a promising sign, it’s important to note that it’s not a long-term solution to heart disease. If you’re experiencing chest pain and are prescribed nitroglycerin, it’s vital to make necessary lifestyle changes to reduce heart disease risk factors. This includes maintaining a healthy weight, regular exercise, controlling high blood pressure, and lowering cholesterol levels. By incorporating these changes, you’ll not only reduce the frequency of chest pain but also improve your overall heart health and lessen the chance of more serious heart-related issues in the future.
Angina pectoris, or simply angina, is a type of chest pain that occurs when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood and oxygen. The pain is often described as a squeezing, pressure, or burning sensation in the chest, but it can also be felt in the arms, neck, jaw, shoulder, or back. Angina is usually a symptom of coronary artery disease, which is caused by a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries that supply blood to the heart.
- There are two types of angina: stable and unstable. Stable angina occurs when the chest pain is predictable and happens during physical exertion or emotional stress. Unstable angina, on the other hand, is more serious and happens unpredictably, even at rest. Unstable angina may be a sign of an impending heart attack.
- Nitroglycerin is a medication that is commonly used to relieve the symptoms of angina. When nitroglycerin is taken, it produces a chemical reaction in the body that causes the blood vessels to widen and allow more blood to flow to the heart. This increased blood flow can relieve the pain and discomfort associated with angina.
- If chest pain is relieved by nitroglycerin, it is a strong indication that the pain is caused by angina. However, it is important to note that nitroglycerin does not treat the underlying cause of angina. It only provides temporary relief of symptoms.
Coronary Artery Disease
In cases where chest pain is relieved by nitroglycerin, it is often indicative of coronary artery disease (CAD). CAD occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked, which can lead to chest pain or angina. Nitroglycerin works by dilating the blood vessels in the heart, which improves blood flow and relieves pain. However, nitroglycerin does not treat the underlying cause of CAD.
- CAD is often caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries, which can restrict blood flow and increase the risk of a heart attack.
- Risk factors for CAD include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and a family history of heart disease.
- Treatment for CAD may include lifestyle changes (such as quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly), medications (such as cholesterol-lowering drugs and blood thinners), and medical procedures (such as angioplasty or coronary artery bypass surgery).
If you experience chest pain or other symptoms of CAD, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider. They can help determine the underlying cause of your symptoms and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
|Symptoms of CAD||Treatment Options|
|Chest pain or discomfort (angina)||Lifestyle changes|
|Shortness of breath||Medications|
If you are experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of CAD, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to reduce the risk of complications.
Nitroglycerin is a medication that is commonly used to relieve chest pain or angina. It works by dilating the blood vessels, which increases blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscle. Nitroglycerin is a powerful vasodilator that primarily acts on the veins, but it also affects the arteries. There are a number of mechanisms by which nitroglycerin relieves chest pain, including:
- Venous dilation: Nitroglycerin primarily dilates the veins, which reduces venous return to the heart and decreases cardiac workload. This decreases the need for oxygen and can help relieve chest pain.
- Arterial dilation: Nitroglycerin also dilates the arteries, which increases blood flow and oxygen supply to the heart muscle.
- Inhibition of platelet aggregation: Nitroglycerin inhibits platelet aggregation and reduces blood clotting, which can help prevent heart attacks.
Nitroglycerin is rapidly absorbed sublingually (under the tongue) and has a rapid onset of action, usually within 1-2 minutes. The effects of nitroglycerin typically last for 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the dose and formulation used. Nitroglycerin can also be administered via intravenous or transdermal routes.
Nitroglycerin is a powerful medication that can be effective in relieving chest pain, but it can also cause side effects such as headache, hypotension (low blood pressure), and reflex tachycardia (increased heart rate). It should be used with caution in patients with hypotension, acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), or pulmonary hypertension.
|Nitroglycerin Formulations||Onset of Action||Duration of Action|
|Sublingual tablet||1-2 minutes||30 minutes to 2 hours|
|Translingual spray||1-2 minutes||30 minutes to 2 hours|
|Transdermal patch||30-60 minutes||24 hours|
In conclusion, nitroglycerin is a powerful medication that can relieve chest pain through its vasodilatory effects on the veins and arteries. It can also inhibit platelet aggregation and reduce blood clotting, which can help prevent heart attacks. Nitroglycerin should be used with caution in certain patient populations and can cause side effects such as headache, hypotension, and reflex tachycardia.
When it comes to treating chest pain with nitroglycerin, dosage is an important factor to consider. The correct dosage can ensure that the patient experiences adequate relief from their symptoms. However, if the dosage is too high, it can lead to unwanted side effects.
The recommended starting dose of nitroglycerin for the treatment of chest pain is typically 0.4 milligrams (mg). This dose can be repeated every 5 minutes for a maximum of 3 doses, if necessary. If the patient experiences no relief from their symptoms after the first dose, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately.
It’s important to note that the dosage of nitroglycerin may vary depending on the patient’s age, weight, and medical history. Therefore, it is crucial to consult a healthcare provider before taking nitroglycerin. They will be able to determine the appropriate dosage and frequency of administration based on the patient’s individual needs.
- The recommended starting dose of nitroglycerin for chest pain is 0.4 mg.
- This dose can be repeated every 5 minutes for a maximum of 3 doses, if necessary.
- The patient should seek medical attention immediately if they experience no relief from their symptoms after the first dose.
In addition to the recommended dosage guidelines, it’s also important to be aware of the potential side effects of nitroglycerin. These can include headaches, dizziness, and lightheadedness. If the patient experiences any of these side effects, they should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
A healthcare provider may also recommend a different method of administration for nitroglycerin. For example, they may prescribe nitroglycerin patches or ointments for long-term use. These alternative methods of administration can help minimize the risk of side effects associated with the oral form of nitroglycerin.
|Dosage Form||Dosage Strengths||Administration|
|Sublingual tablets||0.3mg, 0.4mg, 0.6mg||Place under the tongue until dissolved.|
|Spray||0.4mg/spray||Spray 1-2 times under the tongue or onto the inside of the cheek.|
|Topical ointment||2%||Apply to the affected area. Avoid rubbing into the skin.|
|Transdermal patch||0.2mg/hr, 0.4mg/hr, 0.6mg/hr, 0.8mg/hr, 1.2mg/hr||Apply once daily to a clean, dry, hairless area of skin.|
Ultimately, the correct dosage and method of administration for nitroglycerin will depend on the individual patient’s needs. It is important for patients to communicate any concerns or questions about their treatment with their healthcare provider in order to ensure optimal management of their symptoms.
Nitroglycerin Side Effects
Nitroglycerin is a potent medication commonly used to relieve chest pain caused by angina pectoris. However, like any other drug, it also comes with side effects that need to be carefully considered before taking it.
Here are the common nitroglycerin side effects you need to know:
- Headache: Nitroglycerin causes headaches in many patients treated with it. These headaches are usually mild, short-lived, and often decrease in frequency and severity over time.
- Dizziness: Another common side effect of nitroglycerin is dizziness or light-headedness. As the medication expands the blood vessels, blood pressure can drop, leading to dizziness.
- Flushing: Nitroglycerin can cause skin flushing, which is characterized by redness or warmth in the face, neck, or chest. This occurs due to blood vessel dilation triggered by the medication.
- Nausea: Some patients may feel nauseous or even vomit after taking nitroglycerin. This side effect usually resolves on its own and can be minimized by avoiding large meals and alcohol consumption while taking the medication.
- Hypotension: Nitroglycerin must be taken with caution in patients with low blood pressure (hypotension). It can cause a further drop in blood pressure and lead to serious health complications.
Aside from these common side effects, nitroglycerin can also cause other adverse effects such as restlessness, sweating, and weakness. Patients must be aware of these effects and seek medical attention if any of them worsen or persist.
To minimize the risks associated with nitroglycerin, patients must follow the recommended dosages, take the medication only as directed, and inform their healthcare provider about any pre-existing medical conditions or medications they are currently taking.
|Cardiovascular||Chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia, bradycardia, hypotension|
|Central Nervous System||Headache, dizziness, restlessness, weakness, tremor|
|Gastrointestinal||Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea|
In conclusion, nitroglycerin is an effective medication for relieving chest pain caused by angina pectoris. However, patients must be aware of the common nitroglycerin side effects, such as headache, dizziness, and flushing.
Heart Attack Symptoms
Chest pain is often the most common symptom of a heart attack. However, not all chest pain is indicative of a heart attack. It is important to be able to identify the symptoms of a heart attack promptly in order to receive professional medical care as soon as possible. Here are some of the common symptoms of a heart attack:
- Chest pain or discomfort that may feel like pressure, tightness, squeezing, or fullness
- Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the neck, back, jaw, or stomach
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweat
- Nausea or vomiting
- Lightheadedness or dizziness
If chest pain is relieved by nitro, it could be an indication of a heart attack. Nitro, or nitroglycerin, is a medication that helps to widen blood vessels and improve blood flow to the heart. It is often used to relieve chest pain caused by heart problems. However, please note that not everyone who experiences chest pain relief with nitro is having a heart attack. Nitro can also be used to treat other conditions that cause chest pain, such as angina.
It is important to seek immediate medical attention if you experience chest pain, especially if it is accompanied by any of the other symptoms listed above. If left untreated, a heart attack can cause serious damage to the heart and even be life-threatening.
|Signs and Symptoms||Heart Attack||Angina|
|Chest pain or discomfort||✓||✓|
|Pain or discomfort in other areas of the upper body||✓||✓|
|Shortness of breath||✓||✓|
|Nausea or vomiting||✓||X|
|Lightheadedness or dizziness||✓||X|
It is important to note that the symptoms of a heart attack can vary from person to person and from one episode to another. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms, and some may not have any symptoms at all. If you suspect that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, call 911 or your local emergency services immediately.
When to Call for Medical Help
If you are experiencing chest pain and it is relieved by nitro, it is important to seek medical help as soon as possible. Chest pain is not something to take lightly, as it can be a sign of a serious condition such as a heart attack. Below are some situations where you should call for medical help:
- If you are experiencing chest pain for the first time or if the pain is different from any previous episodes.
- If the chest pain is severe or lasts for more than a few minutes.
- If you feel short of breath, lightheaded, or faint.
It is essential to remember that chest pain may not always be a sign of a heart attack, but it is always better to err on the side of caution. If you are unsure, it is always better to call for medical help right away.
When you arrive at the hospital, your healthcare provider will likely perform a physical exam and possibly run some tests to determine the cause of your chest pain. Tests may include blood work, an electrocardiogram (ECG), or a stress test. Depending on the severity of your chest pain and the tests’ results, your healthcare provider may recommend medication, surgery, or other treatments.
Common Causes of Chest Pain
Chest pain can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
|Heart attack||Occurs when a blockage in an artery restricts blood flow to the heart.|
|Angina||Occurs when there is a lack of oxygen to the heart muscle.|
|Pericarditis||Inflammation of the lining around the heart.|
|Lung problems||Conditions such as pneumonia or a pulmonary embolism can cause chest pain.|
|Acid reflux||Occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus, causing a burning sensation in the chest.|
If you are experiencing chest pain relieved by nitro, it’s important not to ignore it. Be sure to seek medical help as soon as possible to determine the cause of your pain and receive appropriate treatment.
FAQs: What Does it Mean if Chest Pain is Relieved by Nitro?
1. What is nitro?
Nitro is a medication used to treat chest pain or angina. It works by dilating the blood vessels in the heart, increasing blood flow, and reducing the workload on the heart.
2. How does nitro relieve chest pain?
Nitro helps relieve chest pain by reducing the workload on the heart and improving blood flow to the heart. This, in turn, can relieve chest pain associated with angina.
3. How do I take nitro?
Nitro is usually taken sublingually, which means it is placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. It can also be taken as a spray or tablet.
4. What are the side effects of nitro?
Some common side effects of nitro include headaches, lightheadedness, flushing, and a burning or tingling sensation under the tongue.
5. What should I do if nitro does not relieve my chest pain?
If nitro does not relieve your chest pain, or if your chest pain is severe or worsening, seek medical attention immediately as it may be a sign of a heart attack.
6. Can nitro be used as a preventative medication?
No, nitro is not used as a preventative medication. It is used to treat chest pain or angina when it occurs.
7. Can nitro be used on a long-term basis?
Nitro should not be used on a long-term basis as it can lead to tolerance and reduced effectiveness over time.
Closing: Thanks for Reading!
If you experience chest pain that is relieved by nitro, it may be a sign of angina. Be sure to talk to your doctor about your symptoms and follow their advice on how to manage your condition. Thanks for reading and don’t hesitate to visit again for more health-related information. Stay healthy!


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Coldplay is back with their Music Of The Spheres World Tour. They performed at the Johan Cruijff Arena on July 15, 16, 18, and 19, 2023. After a successful run in London, they’ve added more European stadium concerts in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands, as well as shows in Manchester and Cardiff.
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Herschel Island, 101 km2, lies in the Beaufort Sea off the north coast of the Yukon Territory. Named in 1826 by John Franklin after the English astronomer Sir William Herschel, its geographical features were named in 1889 by Commander C.H. Stockton of USS Thetis. Beginning in 1889, the island was used as a wintering station by American whaling ships. In response to complaints that the local Inuit were being abused, an Anglican missionary reached the island in 1893; a North-West Mounted Police detachment was set up in 1903. By 1914 the whaling industry was dead, but the Mounted Police remained to demonstrate Canadian sovereignty in the western Arctic. In February 1924 Alikomiak and Tàtimagana were hanged at the island for murder, the first Inuit to be executed under Canadian law. By 1964 the island had no permanent population.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A 28-year-old Oklahoma man remains hooked up to machines in an Oklahoma City ICU after everyone under his roof also tested positive for COVID-19.
“In 28 years, this is the longest I haven’t seen my son,” Kathy Prater said. “And he was so scared to be there because no one can be there with him.”
Daniel Welch continues to be at the mercy of COVID-19 in a medically induced coma for weeks now.
“No parent should have to go through this,” Kathy Prater said.
Daniel’s mother, Kathy, says she was sick first about a month ago. Within day, her two sons also tested positive for COVID-19.
However, Kathy and her youngest son, 25-year-old Zach, were able to recover from the sickness in their home in Moore.
“As I got better, my oldest got worse,” Daniel said.
Daniel’s oxygen levels dropped fast, so his family rushed him to the ER in Norman.
At first, Daniel was alert enough to have his phone, texting his mom “I love you” and “Thank you for everything.”
“Before they did his chest tube, he held up his hands in a heart for us,” Kathy Prater said.
Then, the texts and the calls stopped.
Each day passed and Daniel’s breathing became more and more unbearable.
Then Kathy’s phone rang, but this time it was the doctor.
“She says he took a turn for the worst and we are intubating him,” Kathy Prater said. “And if I don’t get him an ECMO bed, he will not survive.”
Daniel was moved to INTEGRIS Baptist in Oklahoma City where he continues to fight the virus alone.
“I want to go and I want to hold his hand and tell him I love him, and you can’t do any of that,” Kathy Prater said. “You never know if you get that second chance.”
Daniel, who is diabetic, was also diagnosed with pneumothorax, which means a hole develops in the lung that allows air to escape.
Daniel doesn’t have any insurance, so the family set up a GoFundMe account where donations can be made.
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Chromecast has been acknowledged as one of Google’s largest hardware successes in the last 12 months and today, Google announced a few new features for Chromecast that will hopefully entice even more people to the platform.
Rishi Chandra Product Manager for Chromecast and Android-based TV devices took to the stage at I/O this morning and firstly laid out some stats. Chromecast is now available in 18 Countries, including Australia and is the current top selling TV related product on Amazon in the US, UK, France, Japan and Canada. Chromecast has seen a 40% increase in usage since its initial release. YouTube is now seeing more active engagement on Chromecast than any other platform.
There has been a massive uptake by developers for Chromecast, with a large amount of apps already available and an expected 10,000 google cast apps coming. Google is looking to make it easier for you to discover new Chromecast apps. Firstly they’ve updated their chromecast.com/apps website, and added a ‘Discover Apps’ section to the Chromecast app for your device.
But we want more functions for Chromecast and Google really delivered. Firstly, Google has noted that people wanted to be able to Cast to devices without the need to connect to the same wifi network. When you load up Cast enabled apps, you will now see the Cast icon even when not connected to the same network. Selecting the Cast icon will allow you to see Cast enabled devices in your proximity, simply enter the pin on the Chromecast display and you’re good to go. But don’t worry, it’s an opt-in feature you can control who can cast to your TV.
Google also announced a new ambient experience they are calling ‘Backdrop’. Backdrop will extend the wallpaper feature that Google currently uses to push beautiful imagery as a screen saver, to users. You will be able to add your custom photo feeds to the Chromecast app and have them displayed on the device. Initially this will be with Google+ Photos albums, but Google advised they will be allowing third-parties to integrate themselves with this feed as well.
Google will be adding Backdrop to the Chromecast app later this summer.
Lastly, but by no means least is a feature that we have been ‘tipped’ about at least daily since the release of Android 4.4.3 – Screen Mirroring. Google will be enabling Android screen mirroring to the Chromecast. Simply select ‘Cast Screen’ from the Chromecast app (and presumably from the Quick Settings area) and you are off. There are no wires or cables needed and a new protocol has been used to reduce latency.
Screen Mirroring has been announced for a variety of devices from Samsung, HTC and LG, selected Nexus devices will also be capable of Screen Mirroring as well. Google hopes to include more devices soon, but the initial list of devices to support screen mirroring includes :
- HTC One M7
- LG G2
- LG G2 Pro
- Nexus 4
- Nexus 5
- Nexus 7(2013)
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Room 4-2+ (titled Room 3-2+ in the British English version) is the second Plus Mode course of Jungle Rumble in Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!. It is the first course in the game to feature blue Polterguys.
The course features three mini toys.
Two minis start at the top right, facing away from the entrance in a Split Pipe, while the third mini starts a few levels lower to the left. The Goal Door is located in an alcove under the third mini's starting position, with three active blue Polterguys leading to it in a staircase formation. The minis should first be guided with Pink Blocks to a Blue Color Switch at the bottom of the stage, which, when pressed, turns the blue Polterguys leading to the goal into harmless blocks. The toys should then be brought to the upper levels and use these blue Polterguys to reach the Goal Door.
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The Mini Mario Card is above a bed of active yellow Polterguys in the bottom right corner of the stage. The Polterguys can be turned harmless by pressing a Yellow Color Switch located at the top right, accessible through Pink Blocks. The minis can then go to the bottom right and collect the card while safely treading on the Polterguys.
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- Yellow Springs: 1
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The song is very catchy and great to sing along to. Her vocals are quite good and tell the story in a seductive way. It’s a cool song for the summer and Alessa is is preparing for her audience new upcoming songs with similar vibes inspired by by life experiences, literature, real life conversations.


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The Most Dangerous Airports You Can Go For Action
Some of list airport mostly about biggest or bad airport in the world! But this list is different. You can use those airport if you are ready for tension! Here is the most dangerous airports in the world! Are you ready for action?
1-Agatti Aerodrome Lakshadweep Airport, India
Looking awesome! Feels like swimming on the plane. You should try if u have a chance.
2- Courchevel Airport, France
This airport is a little bir sloping. Because of that it is always dangerous. Actions never ends!
3- Gibraltar Airport
This airport build it half of way. So everytime when plane came up traffic is stop! It is a bit strenge to wait for the pass to plane. But it is fun!
4- Ice Runway Airport, Antartica
This airport is full of ice and snow. All the time! So pilots are have to be so carefull. Because can be crush or stuck to ice or snow. Happens all the time!
5- Juancho E. Yrausquin, Saba
It is like to fly directly to cliff. Really it is fell like that way. Could be happen any second! Really action.
6- Kansai International Airport, Japan
If Japans do it will be safe and strong! This airport could be like this. But there is just one way to the land.
7- Madeira Airport, Portugal
Airport land it’s so thin. Pilots are have to be so carefull. Most of them just change to direction in last second to be safe.
8- Paro Airport, Bhutan
Mountains are so shallow in there. Flight visibility are so tight. There is just 8 pilot in the world to allowed to landon the airport.
9- Princess Juliana Airport, St. Maarten
Imagine you do sunbathe on the beach and just suddenly some plane passed over your head! Most of tourist go to do that beach just for that.
10- Quamdo Airport, Bamda
This airport is dangerous because of the altitude. So high and all the time is windy. Airplane need to at least 5 km. to land the airport.
11- Svalbard Airport Longyear, Norway
For me it is the best of the list most dangerous airports. There is nothing to people can’t do. This is the simple example. Here is a human-make ice airport! Ice and snow made afterward. Need to be all the time keep cold.

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MSC joins Bolloré's teams under the leadership of veteran Sartini
The former head of CMA GGM, Nicolas Sartini, joined MSC this summer to manage the integration of the Bolloré Africa Logistics teams following its takeover by the Italian-Swiss giant.
At the request of Libya's National Oil Corp subsidiary AGOCO, the Russian Zarubezhneft group sent a delegation to Benghazi in August. The EU and the US are both concerned this move may spell the possibility of sanctioned Russian oil being transshipped.
Breaking news published on 24/01/22 at 19:00 - Former French president and the CEO of Bolloré landed earlier this afternoon in Abidjan. They will meet with Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara, as well as all of Bolloré's Africa country directors.


OÃ Reaalprojekt and Nord Projekt have completed the design of the Rail Baltica Ãlemiste rolling stock depot in Estonia.
Rail Baltica is a new 870 km long rail transport infrastructure project, which aims to integrate the Baltic States into the European rail network. The project will link Helsinki, Tallinn, PÃ¤rnu, Riga, PaneveÅ¾ys, Kaunas, Vilnius and Warsaw.
Designed in several stages, the rolling stock depot will mainly ensure the management and repair of trains whose final terminal is the common terminal Rail Baltica Ãlemiste.
It should be noted that the depot must also provide repair and maintenance services to the rest of the Rail Baltica fleet of 1435 mm gauge trains.
According to Rail Baltica’s operational plan, around 26 high-speed trains and 16 regional trains will run in the infrastructure.
At the same time, the depot will be able to accommodate seven trainsets.
The new rolling stock depot will park the passenger fleet and perform other necessary maintenance functions.
It will also include design solutions for the traffic control center, administration building, warehouses, technical rooms and other necessary service units.
In December 2020, Rail Baltica chose OÃ Reaalprojekt and Nord Projekt to design its largest rolling stock depot in Estonia. No less than six bidders participated in the procurement of the design of the rolling stock depot.
Subsequently, the joint offer of â¬ 1.86 million presented by these companies was declared successful.
The architectural design solutions will be approved by all parties involved, and construction of the depot is expected to begin in the first half of next year.


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Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth Poems
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Elizabeth Jane Coatsworth (May 31, 1893 – August 31, 1986) was an American author of fiction and poetry for children and adults. Her children's novel, The Cat Who Went to Heaven, won the 1931 Newbery Medal.
Elizabeth Coatsworth was born May 31, 1893, to Ida Reid and William T. Coatsworth, a prosperous grain merchant in Buffalo, New York. Coatsworth attended Buffalo Seminary, a private girl's school, and spent summers with her family on the Canadian shore of Lake Erie. She began traveling as a child, vising the Alps and Egypt at age five. Coatsworth graduated from Vassar College in 1915 as Salutatorian. In 1916 she received a Master of Arts from Columbia University.... more »
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Swift Things are Beautiful
Swift things are beautiful:
Swallows and deer,
And lightening that falls
Bright-veined and clear,
Rivers and meteors,
Wind in the wheat,
The strong-withered horse,
The runner's sure feet.
And slow things are beautiful:
The closing of day,
The pause of the wave
That curves downward to spray,
The ember that crumbles,
The opening flower,
And the ox that moves on
In the quiet of power.

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Avon and Somerset Police officers ended one of their shifts last night (Saturday, October 23) with a 57 mile blue light run down the M5.
The long trip down the M5 towards Devon was made to assist in stopping another suspected drink driver.
The Special Constabulary department for Avon and Somerset Police were given pre-emptive authorisation to use a stinger.
The stinger was used to bring the vehicle to a safe stop after the journey down the M5.
The 57 mile blue light run down the M5 would have travelled through Somerset from Bristol.
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Hospice is a special kind of care provided to people with life limiting diseases, their families and caregivers. Hospice is not a place; it occurs in the patient’s home or home-like setting. Hospice is concerned with making patients pain-free and comfortable and helping family members during these difficult times.
Although many hospice patients have cancer, people with congestive heart failure, lung or liver disease, Alzheimer's disease, AIDS and any other life limiting illnesses, benefit from hospice services.
Hospice care should be considered when a patient's life expectancy is 6 months or less, when the physician recommends comfort care rather than cure, when nurses trained in pain control are needed for home visits or when families need emotional support.
The patient and family should feel free to discuss hospice care at any time with their physician, other health care professionals, clergy or friends.
Information is available by calling us at 304-855-4764.
Certainly. If the patient's condition improves and the disease seems to be in remission, patients can be discharged from hospice. If a patient should later need to return to hospice care, Medicare, and most private insurance, will allow additional coverage for this service.
The focus of hospice is comfort and support. The goal is to enable the patient to live free of pain and as fully as possible. Home care is for patients for whom cure and rehabilitation is the goal. A home care patient must be homebound.
No! The patient's physician remains in charge of their plan of care and is part of the Dignity Hospice Team. Hospice Medical Directors are available for palliative care consults to aid in symptom management.
When a Medicare eligible patient receives services from a Medicare approved hospice, Medicare pays for services and supplies related to the hospice diagnosis. This includes physician services, nursing care, medical supplies (including hospital bed and appliances), prescription drugs from pain relief and counseling. Hospice is also covered by most private insurances.
Specially trained registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, bereavement counselors, social workers, spiritual counselors and specially trained volunteers provide care for persons with life threatening illnesses and support caregivers and other family members in their roles.
In the early weeks of care, it is usually unnecessary for someone to be with the patient at all times. Since a common fear of patients is the fear of dying alone, Dignity Hospice recommends someone to be there continuously in the later stages of the illness.
Hospice cares for patients living in nursing homes, hospice centers, personal care homes, or in their homes.
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Evangelicals rightly stress that the Bible should shape all of our lives. But if the Bible weren’t the inspired and inerrant Word of God, then Christians would just be spinning their wheels and wasting their lives.
How do we know the Bible is the Word of God? John Piper’s new book A Peculiar Glory: How the Christian Scriptures Reveal their Complete Truthfulness (free PDF courtesy of DesiringGod.org) is an apologetic for the truth and power and authenticity of the Bible.
The book started as introductory thoughts for a different book about how to get the most from reading Scripture, but Piper couldn’t turn off the mental spigot of rich ideas, and thus the introduction spawned into an entire book on the subject. (Listen to the backstory.)
Piper’s thesis stems from three main sources: the Westminster Larger Catechism, 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 (along with Jonathan Edwards’ comments on this passage), and Romans 4:20-21.
Q: “How doth it appear that the scriptures are the word of God?”
A: “The scriptures manifest themselves to be the word of God by…the scope of the whole, which is to give all glory to God.
—from the Westminster Larger Catechism
“In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” 2 Corinthians 4:4-6
“No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.” Romans 4:20-21
Piper divides A Peculiar Glory in five parts and 17 chapters:
- Part One tells his story of God’s grace and glory in His life through the Scriptures. “My seven decades of experience with the Bible have not been mainly a battle to hold on. They have been a blessing of being held on to, namely, by beauty—that is, glory.”
- Part Two shares why the books that make up the Old and New Testament are able to be called Scripture.
- Part Three unpacks the authority Scripture claims for itself.
- Part Four asks “How can we know the Christian Scriptures are true?” and interacts with Edwards, Pascal’s wager, and Calvin’s teaching on the Spirit’s internal testimony.
- Part Five shares several ways how Scripture is confirmed by God’s peculiar glory the world, in Christ, in the fulfillment of prophecy, in miracles, and in the church.
A couple personal highlights
My favorite chapter in A Peculiar Glory was on Jonathan Edwards’ concern that many feel the need for many years of advanced study to have confidence in the truthfulness of the Scriptures. The jist of Edwards’ response: Why would God design it that way knowing so many people would never have access to such an education? And wouldn’t that then make human wisdom and learning an authority over God’s self-revealing Word.
This is the same line of reasoning Piper uses to share limitations of historical reasoning and Christian apologetics:
What turned my focus (not my approval or my interest) away from historical reasoning as a support for faith was the realization that most people in the world—especially in the less-educated, developing world—have neither the training nor the time to pursue such detailed arguments in support of their faith. And yet the Bible assumes that those who hear the gospel may know the truth of it and may stake their lives on it—indeed must stake their lives on it.
A Peculiar Glory is a very helpful book for Christians wanting to enrich their theological and rational understanding of why Christians can call the Bible the Word of God, and will serve as a compelling reminder of how God reveals His glory through a book. This book isn’t the definitive work on the subject, but I do see it as one that will help many Christians think through the Scriptures from angles they never before considered.
Like many longer Piper books (this one is about 300 pages), finishing A Peculiar Glory was a bit of a challenge for me. Even so, I’m convinced if you trek through A Peculiar Glory your faith in the God of the Scriptures will be strengthened and you will be encouraged to behold His peculiar glory in and through the Scriptures.
Title: A Peculiar Glory: How the Christian Scriptures Reveal their Complete Truthfulness
Author: John Piper
An interview about the book with Michael Reeves


France, Germany asked to take Guantanamo inmates
The United States has asked Germany to take in some of the 17 Uighurs held at Guantanamo Bay for years and cleared for release, while France will accept an Algerian inmate, US officials said overnight.
The Obama administration also plans to release some of the Uighurs in the United States, a US official said, although a US senator has vowed to oppose the move.
Attorney-General Eric Holder formally asked Germany to take the Uighurs - Muslims from China's remote north-western Xinjiang province - during his April 29 visit to Berlin, a US official speaking on condition of anonymity said.
Meanwhile, France has agreed to accept Algerian Lakhdar Boumediene, 43, held at Guantanamo for seven years and cleared of wrongdoing in November.
President Barack Obama has vowed to shut the notorious "war on terror" jail located at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, by January 2010.
Many of the inmates have already been cleared for release, but US officials are having difficulty finding countries that will take them in, and meeting resistance at home to housing them on US soil.
US officials have tried for years to transfer the Uighurs, captured in 2001 in Afghanistan, to a third country, saying they face the risk of persecution if they return to China, as Beijing regards them as "Chinese terrorists."
The German interior ministry said Sunday it had received a request to take in Guantanamo prisoners, but did not give their identities or their number.
About 240 prisoners still languish in the notorious jail opened after the 9/11 attacks.


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Nicole Law reflects on the limits – and possibilities – of looking through the windows in our lives.
I have always been intrigued by Edward Hopper’s art and noticed his penchant for windows. Looking at the painting below, I was drawn to the light flooding the living space which encloses the woman. I also noticed the cramped nature of the space and how the outdoors was marked by looser brushstrokes as compared to the tight and even lines of the house and its interiors.
Windows separate us from the world outside, allowing us to observe the events unfolding beyond and the passing of the seasons from an inner place.
We are situated in a safe space, boxed in by the security of the physical houses we live in and the metaphorical protective walls we create to insulate us from pain and suffering. Yet, the window is also an invitation for us to venture into the risky world outside. Like the woman in the painting we can see what is happening beyond, the opportunities and possibilities that are also fraught with uncertainty and the possibility of loss.
It can seem safer to remain where we are, indoors, away from the elements and within a well established structure.
Maybe we are feeling tender from bruises we have sustained and are nursing ourselves back to health. Maybe we fear the great expanse which lies outside. We all experience these seasons of sitting by the window watching the sun rise and set, attuning ourselves to the rhythm of life’s seasons. A season of renewal, of letting the sun pour down on the ‘orchard’ of our hearts, to bear new fruit in due course.
Yet I’m keenly aware that this watching the exterior can also involve hesitation to leave our comfortable, though cramped interior space. Watching can be contemplation preparing for decisive action. It can also be cowardly delay.
I find myself often gazing out of windows to clear my mind, focussing on the building opposite or noticing minor details in the landscape. Perhaps that is why I tend to feel boxed in when I realise the room I am in has no windows.
I throw open the windows as soon as I get out of bed, to let the morning light stream in. The window is a reminder that I am connected to the outer world and also that I can choose to be on either side of it. It demands nothing from us, it simply presents to us a whole range of realities, with all their risks, beyond its thin surface. We can choose whether to remain ensconced in familiarity or to step out of the window to the other side … to stay trapped by comfort in our soft sofa or feel the sand between our toes and the wind in our hair.
I see the open window now also as a pathway through which I must learn to travel to seek challenge and opportunity and also a way for me to return to what forms my core self.
The last few years have been an exercise of venturing out, experiencing disappointment and disillusionment and sometimes going back to the sure foundations of who I am.
The window, finally, forms my perspective of the world outside, albeit a limited one. If I only limit myself to the boundaries of the rectangular frame, I will miss out on the expanse that awaits me. The constraints placed by the window itself shapes how I perceive the external world. But such constraints are merciful: they give me life in doses, a vision I can cope with, a painting in motion I am able to assimilate and assess.
I am content now to sit by the window and to take up the role of observer. Perhaps when spring arrives again and the flowers start to bloom, I will remove the grilles on my window and step out into the warm sunshine, ready for the journey that awaits.
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Data center owners and managers are driven by one primary goal as they expand, construct or renovate the storage areas for their computer systems and associated components. Their goal is energy reduction. Growing ever larger, data centers are major power consumers in the commercial market; however, improving technological efficiency is reining in some of that consumption. The focus now is on minimizing consumption through effective cabling. To address this need, standards organizations and technology vendors are attempting to aid the construction industry in providing sustainable installations, reducing carbon footprints and developing ways to measure and certify power consumption reductions in these rooms filled with stacks of power-hungry servers and the necessary cooling equipment.
In 2007, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) predicted power consumption in data centers would double between 2005 and 2010. That prediction did not come true, in part, because of a slowdown in the economy and because computer chips are being designed to consume less energy. Therefore, the actual increase in consumption was 56, rather than 100 percent. However, with the expected uptick in the economy and the continued need for Internet-based data, power consumption is likely to grow more than it has in the past five years.
For contractors, when it comes to standards, changes are on the horizon. The Telecommunications Industry Association’s (TIA) voluntary 942 standard for the design and cabling of data centers has been one of the association’s most popular standards, said Herb Congdon, TIA’s associate vice president for standards and technology. (Congdon also was the long-time chair of the TIA engineering committee for cabling infrastructure standards). The 2005 standard was the first of its kind for data centers, and it includes guidelines for cabling infrastructure and site space and layout. A new version of the 942 standard is expected to be released this year, he said. The new version will be the 942a, which is being developed by the Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Subcommittee. The revised version is intended to address the latest demands on the data center industry. Several expected modifications include a change in copper cabling—for example, Category 5e will no longer be recognized for horizontal cabling, while Cat 6 and 6a balanced twisted-pair cable types are permitted. For fiber optics, the revised standard will specify a minimum of OM3 for multimode optical fiber cable. Recognized optical fiber connectors also will be addressed.
Other groups are focusing on energy efficiency. For example, the new Sustainable Technology Environments Program (STEP), which offers an indoor alternative to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, is worth keeping an eye on. The STEP Foundation, a nonprofit organization of technology trade associations, is managing the STEP rating system. The program is intended to help contractors and facility owners with the planning, designing, integrating and operating technology systems, while reducing long-term environmental impact from technology deployment. As a result, not only will the system consume less energy, but it will reduce raw material usage. STEP is intended to bring together the technology manufacturers and other stakeholders—such as codes and standards developers, integrators and contractors—and for certifying projects that meet STEP requirements.
While LEED covers the infrastructure of the building itself, STEP was developed to address the technology installed inside. Once the walls go up, the LEED program stops.
“It’s still a relatively new program,” Congdon said.
The foundation intends to produce STEP-rated vendors, and while there are many ways to cable a data center, some ways are greener than others. There will be a STEP rating for that.
However, to earn STEP certification, a project must meet specific criteria, including lean design, minimized energy consumption, and material or equipment reuse. For example, contractors may need to work with the owner to learn hours of use for each space before determining what equipment can be disconnected from main power or be placed in standby mode when that part of the system is not in use. In addition, more points toward accreditation can be earned with the reuse of existing or reclaimed infrastructure.
STEP is intended to cover more than just data centers, but since the data centers are such major consumers of energy, the need for greater efficiency is more pronounced.
What’s in center?
Considerable work is underway at data centers to build new locations and do more with existing resources. Modular cabling systems for fiber connectivity are gaining in popularity, according to David Lytle, global solutions architect, at networking solutions company Brocade, San Jose, Calif. Modular cabling introduces the concept of plug-and-play, simplifying the installation of cables and reducing the labor time and costs. In this case, cables are typically terminated and tested in advance at the factory. However, although modular cabling systems are easier and cheaper to install, they often compromise flexibility and require a commitment from the customer to stay with a specific vendor to ensure compatibility, Lytle said.
Networking equipment is getting denser, and port counts in the data center are increasing, Lytle said. Therefore, managing cables connected to these devices is more of a challenge than in the past. Multifiber push-on (MPO) cable assemblies are designed to simplify cable management by providing a single connector at one end of the cable and multiple duplex break-out cables at the other end.
Of course, modern data centers include basic servers, but they also include diverse devices, such as blade servers, clustered storage systems, virtualization appliances and backup devices; networking equipment must interconnect all of these pieces. The installer must take all of this networking into consideration. To upgrade an existing data center, applications such as Microsoft Visio can assist a contractor in documenting the topologies of the network as it is and as it will be used in the future. Flexibility built into any system that can accommodate both copper and fiber is a good idea, Lytle said. Planning for growth and for changes in technology is essential. In that way, contractors will be expected to implement the ports and cabling that will support those changes while the cable is still being run.
Contractors can expect that, as networking equipment continues to become even more dense, managing the cables that connect the technology will become even more complicated. Understanding the standards and the energy-efficiency plans from groups, such as the STEP foundation, will give the contractor a leg up on the competition and ease the pain for data center owners.
SWEDBERG is a freelance writer based in western Washington. She can be reached at email@example.com.